I really enjoyed Nick and Cami’s romance. I loved the banter and snark from Cami and fell hard for Nick. I enjoyed see them grow together and Cami opening up and letting her guard down. Cami’s repeated internal struggles and her family were a bit to take at times, but overall, I really enjoyed this book. The epilogue was fantastic!

I love all the secondary characters. The team is a great bunch and I can’t wait for more of their stories!

**4.5 Fiery Hearts!**

*I received this book free from Random House Publishing Group - Loveswept via NetGalley.*

Camille doesn't date, especially not hockey players. She's been there, done that, and got the emotional scars to prove it. All she wants is to take over her family's restaurant, but what she wants means littler to her family.

Nick has seen his best friend find love and now it's looking more and more appealing. He wants a happily ever after too, but the girl he wants it with keeps blowing him off. And he is persistent, although he won't wait forever.

He's fierce in his love for her.

Ice Hard is a great addition to the New York Nighthawks series. I loved the witty banter between Camille and Nick; it made for an emotionally interesting read. There's humor, a little heartache, surprise encounters that sometimes can be very interesting (mostly funny), and characters who liven up the pages.

The only thing that drove me crazy was that Nick kept referring to her by Cami and Camille, back and forth, in the same paragraphs. It kept me from fully connecting to her because I kept stumbling. Other than that it was a very good book and I enjoyed the storyline immensely.

The Nighthawks are back and if you love to read hockey romance than this is a definite must click for you. I loved the family ties that is all over this newest release that doesn’t disappoint. Nick and Cami were great characters that had strong chemistry and sizzling attractions that made for some hot loving. You can feel the emotions of Cami’s character finding love again and dealing with family was a tear jerker. I couldn’t ask for a better men than Nick to make her see that there is the right person for her. I fell in love with their story and this series that gets better and better. I can’t wait to see what’s next.

I really enjoy hockey romance books, so I looked forward to reading this story. It did not disappoint although our heroine Cami and her indecision drove me crazy at times.

This is book #2 in the New York Nighthawks series and Nick George's story. Nick is Christian Chase's best friend and now the best man in his wedding. This story starts at Chris' bachelor party and has Nick wishing for a special relationship of his own. At the bar where the party is held, Nick catches the eye of a bartender, Camille Benetti. Cami is attracted to Nick but has sworn off hockey players because of her past.

Cami's dream is to own her family's Italian restaurant but her old-fashioned father won't allow it. Nick keeps pursuing Cami until she finally agrees to be his date for Chris' wedding. What Cami didn't realize was that Nick was playing for keeps and he was going to convince Cami that she belongs with him always. It will take a huge leap of faith from Cami to finally commit to Nick but once she does they have a perfect happy ending.

I just adored Nick. He may be tall, sexy and alpha but he is also a squishy teddy bear deep down inside. He was the perfect person to help make Cami's dreams come true. I liked Cami, but at times she was so afraid of her past you just wanted to shake her so she would see what was right in front of her. Luckily she came to her senses quickly. Overall this was a fun addition to this series.

This is an enjoyable hockey romance. This is the first book that I’ve read by Tracy Goodwin but I will check out more books by her. Nick was a real nice, thoughtful guy while Cami was more reserved and definitely didn’t want to date a hockey player. It’s a good thing Nick knows what he wants and how to win Cami’s love and trust.

ICE HARD is the second instalment in Tracy Goodwin’s contemporary, adult NEW YORK NIGHTHAWKS erotic, hockey romance series focusing on the professional hockey team the New York Nighthawks. This is professional hockey player Nick ‘the Dominator’ George, and bartender/bookkeeper Camille ‘Cami’ Benetti’s story line. ICE HARD can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Cami and Nick) ICE HARD follows the building relationship between professional hockey player Nick George, and bartender/bookkeeper Camille ‘Cami’ Benetti. Cami Benetti doesn’t do relationships, especially relationship involving professional hockey players but meeting Nick George at his best friend’s bachelor party gave Cami thoughts about second chances. Having learned her lesson in the past, Cami struggled with the potential for infidelity on the road but Nick George was nothing like Cami expected. Nick George is the perfect man for our story line heroine although Cami battles between head and heart believing heart break is waiting for the opportune time. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Cami and Nick, and the potential fall-out as Cami struggles with family betrayal, and heart break from the past.

Cami Benetti has one goal in mind-owning and operating the family run Italian restaurant but having spent her entire life proving herself worthy, Cami knows it is only a matter of time before she finds herself on the outside looking in. Past betrayal has left Cami broken and hardened to the idea of never finding love, but finding Nick George means the possibility of second chances. Nick George wants what his best friend and fellow hockey player has-his own happily ever after, and Nick believes he has found it in our heroine Cami Benetti but convincing Cami she is worthy will take more than simple wooing and love.

The relationship between Cami and Nick is one of immediate attraction but Cami refuses to give into Nick’s attempts to flirt and seduce. Only promising one night together, with no strings, Cami will soon discover Nick is the real deal. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters including Nick’s fellow teammates: Christian Chase and his fiancé Serena (Ice Hot #1) ; teammates Theo ‘Thor’ Ture, Damon ‘the Demon’ DeLaurentis, Ryan ‘Lucky’ McGee, and Alexi ‘The Vamp’ Vladislav; Cami’s best friend and cousin Sally Benetti, and Cami’s siblings including Mike (and Kayla), Matty, Beth (and Scott), and Ben, as well as their father Tony Benetti.

ICE HARD is a story of family, friendship, past betrayals, and moving forward. The fast paced premise is engaging and captivating; the characters are numerous, energetic and flirty although the Benetti clan leaves something to be desired; the romance is seductive and intense. ICE HARD is a welcome and wonderful addition to the author’s New York Nighthawks hockey romance series.

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This is the second book in the Nighthawk series. I truly enjoyed reading this story. It was easy to read and a page turner. It has a good storyline and well written. I enjoyed the characters Nick and Cami. I look forward to reading more stories by this author.
I read and reviewed this Advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are of my own.

This is the first book that I have read from this author and it was a good read. This is book 2 in the series but can be read as a standalone. I love a good sports romance. Nick and Cami were a great couple. The storyline was a bit predictable in parts but there were parts that they dealt with real issues that they needed to overcome to be able to move forward in their relationship. I loved the epilogue and being able to catch a glimpse of their future.

Tracy Goodwin has a clutch performance with Ice Hard (New York Nighthawks, #2). This is Nick George’s and Camille Benetti’s story. Nick is the best friend and teammate of Christian Chase (New York Nighthawks #1). The book starts out at Christian's bachelor party. Nick is Christian’s best man. After watching Christian and Serena, Nick realizes he wants a meaningful relationship; then he meets Camille. The two hit it off, but Camille wants nothing to do with a hockey player. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for adult readers.

Ice Hard is a heartwarming story. Nick wants someone whom he can be himself around. Camille had things happen in her past that hurt her confidence. The two have great chemistry and a lot in common. I enjoyed their sarcastic personalities and love of music. They have emotional obstacles to overcome. I like how the characters grew throughout the story.

Ice Hard is well-written and easy to read. It is a great addition to the New York Nighthawks series. It has a good plot, interesting twists, family drama, and entertaining hockey scenes with Cami’s ex. I recommend this book to people who enjoy sports romances. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Love this book & this series! This was such a great story of a hot hockey player with a heart & a sassy, sexy woman who steals that heart. Highly recommend reading this fast paced, fun, & romantic story!

Nick isn’t just your typical hockey player, he’s a really great guy who likes to read about everything, a thirst for knowledge. When Nick meets Camille, he feels something and though she says she doesn’t get involved with jocks, Nick is set on changing her mind.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read from Tracy Goodwin and I love the way she brings her characters to life, in such a realistic way. Waiting for her next book!

Ice Hard is the second book in Tracy Goodwin's New York Nighthawks series. I loved the first book in the series but loved this one even more!

Nick, a pro hockey player, and Cami, a restaurant owner, were perfect together. I found it refreshing that Nick was the one wanting to settle down and Cami was really only looking for one night. Nick was sexy, sweet, cocky, and dorky all wrapped into one and I loved that he was himself around Cami. Cami was very guarded but eventually let her walls down for Nick and accepted that he was not at all the playboy hockey player she thought he was.

I definitely recommend this one! I can't wait for the next book in the series.

I love that Cami is an independent woman who just wanted to please her family and take over the business. Falling in love was never in her plans for the rest of her life, enter Nick. He is hot guy she meets in a bar and he plays hockey. Nick wants Cami and is willing to work through all her issues to make her his. Cami family was over the top, but helped push the story along.

Camille has sworn off hockey players. She's been there done that and has the scars to prove it.. When she meets Nick he is different but in the end still a hockey player. When she finally starts to let down her walls with him she knows she has to tell him the truth about everything. When he is all in and wants to make things work she brings him to meet her family.. When that blows up will Nick walk away or will he be able to prove to Camille he is still all in

Tracy Goodwin is a new to me author and I can say after reading Ice Hard, I am definitely going back and reading some more! I saw a Hockey romance and I jumped right on it. I can’t get enough for them and I am such a sucker for them.
Ice Hard is the second book in the Nighthawks series, but can be read as a standalone. I didn’t read the first one, but still felt like I knew what was going on in the story, but I feel like it would have helped with some of the things mentioned throughout the story.
Nick is a hockey bad boy, he is like a human google. He studies everything and that includes his opponents. He knows how to win. He isn’t called the Dominator for nothing. Cami works in her family restaurant and catches Nick’s attention, only she doesn’t date hockey players. Nick is determined to get her to change her mind and take a chance with him, but will Cami be able to overcome her past for a future with Nick?
I LOVED this book so much. Every single character in this story was fantastic, even though I truly wanted to slap most of Cami’s family (trust me, you will understand once you’ve read it). Nick and Chris’s relationship and friendship is hands down my favorite. Those guys have so much love for each other and are truly like brothers. I love Nick, but Cami. That woman. She is completely amazing and despite the pain of her past is there for her family and just completely awesome.
If you love hockey romances this is one I would definitely recommend. It’s got loads of hockey shenanigans, romance, steamy and it is emotional. I loved every single moment.

I get tunnel vision when I see "Hockey Romance" in a book blurb and sometimes I'm left underwhelmed. Ice Hard hooked me with the opening chapters, but let me down quickly.

Nick and Cami's story had a lot of promise but there was just too much descriptive dialogue of nonessential elements and characters that left so little room for dialogue between Nick and Cami that would have helped build their story: connection, emotions, feelings . . . There was a relationship that I had no emotional connection to because it was never formed with words on the pages - I felt like significant parts of the story were left out.




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"Why don I feel like we've known each other far longer than our dating calendar would infer?"

Tugging me even closer, she confides in a hoarse whisper. "I've wondered the same thing. It comes down to our texts, and late-night calls. We took time to get to know each other instead of immediately giving in to our primal desires."

Nick and Cami are out on their "first official date" when they have this conversation, but these texts and late-night phone calls are never written. If I don't have crucial relationship building moments/dialogue, then as a reader I don't get Nick and Cami's connection - I don't see it, so I don't feel it. And if I don't feel it then I don't connect with the story.

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I don't know if I'll continue with the New York Nighthawks series, which is disappointing because I really like the characters (the potential for a Thor story is one I'd like the read) and the essence of the stories but they just don't contain the dialogue, sense of time, and essential engaging elements that emotionally connect me to the characters.

1.5 stars

This is the second in the series of hockey romances and I hope it is the continuation of a long string of them. The author has such a way with words and tells a very compelling story.

Families are always complicated and in this story, that is certainly true. Cami works hard in her family restaurant with no real thanks from her father. He doesn’t ever listen to her and never wants things to change.

Nick is a pro hockey player who seems to have it all but his off-ice personality is the polar opposite of the one on ice. And he’s having trouble convincing a certain beautiful woman that he will be good to her and for her. Cami wants nothing to do with him because she has a bad track record with hockey players.

He convinces her to be his date in hopes that it gets her to look at him in a different light and gives him a change to get to know her better.

The story has twists and turns that mirror real life and isn’t all rosy. I liked that about it and hope that everyone else does as well.

I voluntarily read the book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

I really like Camille "Cami" Benetti. She is smart, funny, sexy and strong. She has a big heart and loves her family. Nick "The Dominator" George is a hockey player that underneath it all, is a nerd. He is all about his family and restoring old cards. In his quest to find the perfect date for his best friends wedding, he joins a dating app. Unfortunately, he meets Cami the old fashion way. Nick is all about making plans and achieving them. Cami doesn't stand a chance. She has her reasons for not dating hockey players but she never stood the chance. I love how the author takes us through family dynamics and how everyone sees it differently. They are so perfect for each other.

Complementary book given for honest review.
Tracy Goodwin knocked it out of the park with this book. People are not alway who you think they are. Sometimes they will surprise you. That is the case with Nick and Cami. This is a must read romance with just enough of each element to make a perfect romance.