5 Wynning Stars!

Ms Jamieson’s books are always funny, flirty, and steamy ... but I found myself crying In this book. My mother had Alzheimers and the way that Bob Wynn acted really hit close to home ... so I found this book to be very emotional. Ok ... enough of that!

Arya was such a breath of fresh air! Even though she had a horrific experience, she came through the other side and braver for it. Harrison was such a goof ball, but he said right from the start that Arya was his future wife. This has been a great series! I really like that Ms Jamieson explains the Wynn family tree at the beginning of each book ... because normally a person can forget who’s who between books in a series and this brings all the characters into focus quickly.

I received an early copy courtesy of Random House-Loveswept through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

Coming from a Hockey family, Harrison feels the pressure of being the best of the best. When he is told he needs to put in greater effort to stay in the league he throws himself into giving everything his all and not taking no for an answer. When Arya, a beautiful yoga instructor is hired to work with the team, Harrison feels he has found the woman he is going to marry. Remaining just friends is not on his agenda, but it is not until the secrets from her past come out does he second guess his actions on and off the ice. Can the two work through the baggage they both bring in order to find happiness? Or has he messed up yet another goal he has set in his life and career? With beautifully written characters and a storyline that I could not put down this was a great book. I now need to go back and read the series from the beginning.

I love this series. The Wynn family are so entertaining. Harrison is a sweetheart and you just want to hug him. Arya is a little more standoffish. It took me a little while to warm up to her and she frustrated me at times but I still really enjoyed this book and would recommend it. A lot of fun catching up on the rest of the gang.

I loved the interactions between Harry and Arya in Win Big and couldn't wait to read how the chemistry played out. It's amazing that you don't easily see past the exterior of what a person presents and how much that often hides. Both MCs are having internal struggles and each have their own set of hurdles and setbacks within For The Win. Who hasn't wanted to make their parents proud, but constantly felt like they'd failed? Who hasn't been scared, but know that they can be brave? The growth, awareness and self discovery they each make throughout has the capability to instill so much hope for the readers that can easily put themselves in either pair of shoes.

Overall I liked the book. I love Harrison and the Wynn family, that story tugged at my heartstrings. I like Arya as well, I just wish we had gotten more interaction from Harrison and her friends, not just his friends and family and one meeting with Taj. I really liked how Everly was still very much relevant and we saw her often because I really like.
You for sure have to read the first 3 books to understand everything but it's a fun series to read on the weekends in winter with with a café Baileys.

I loved the latest Wynn hockey novel from Kelly Jamieson. For the Win is a sweet romance with lots of steamy moments along with tons of hockey.

Harrison feels like he’s the underachiever of the Wynn clan. Sure, he’s a professional hockey player like most of his family, but he’s mostly been playing in the minor leagues. This time, when he’s called up to the major league Condors, his goal is to stay. Along with lots of skating and practice time, his sister convinces him to go to yoga class, where he falls in love at first sight.

Arya recently moved to California, where she’s teaching yoga and getting her life back together after being terrorized by a stalker. She’s slowly learning to trust her instincts again, but isn’t sure what to do with Harrison’s interest. He seems like a good guy, but it takes her a while to work up her courage to find out.

Harrison and Arya are adorable together. He’s convinced they are destined to be together, while she wants to take things very slow. Watching them trying to find a middle ground while exploring their chemistry makes for a fabulous book. Their relationship develops against the backdrop of the playoffs and lots of complex Wynn family drama. What could be bad?

If you are looking for a great romance with strong, sexy characters and a slow burn, For the Win is for you. I can’t wait to see what happens next with the Wynns!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kelly Jamieson really knows how write a romance that combines the thrill of hockey with the thrill of a new relationship. I get butterflies from both aspects of her books, and this one is no different. In this fourth installment following the Wynn family and their hockey dynasty, the hockey player Harrison Wynn and his yoga teacher, Arya, are the focus.

As with the previous book in the series, my only complaint is that I feel a little lost or rushed in some of the scenes. The dialogue is spot-on, but I don't feel like I have a good idea of what's going on nonverbally, which is so important especially early on when the two main characters are still getting to know each other (and the reader is still getting to know <i>them</i>). I would have liked a little more of these "visual" cues to help build character and setting.

That being said, the characters are the reason I'm such a fan of Kelly Jamieson books. They're complex and realistic, and I can totally buy into their motivations and choices. I love how Jamieson crafts these characters with desires that start out at odds, but as they learn and grow together, they become the perfect fit and balance for each other. It's such a satisfying pleasure to read.

Even though this could probably be read as a standalone, I would definitely recommend reading the other books in the series first. The payoff on some of the secondary plot is so much better having seen it develop over the first three books, and seeing glimpses of the previous characters is always a treat.

Put this one down as another winner in the Wynn family series. I can't wait for the next one!

I love this series and have been lucky enough to review them before they got released.
This one to me ahas a different feel to it. Almost like the author took a nice break. It doesn’t make it bad in fact I loved it. It had a heavy back topic that draws you into protective mode. Arya is awesome and has been through some major crap. It makes her unsure of herself and others around her. I can’t say I wouldn’t act the same in her shoes. The family drama from the other books continues here, that will be different at the end of the book. And I believe Jackson will have the next book just based on the ending. Which was an eye opening way to do the drama thing.

I received this for an honest review!

4.5 Stars

This series just gets better with each book! I love all the nuances of the extended family. I will say, you will enjoy this more if you have read the previous books. There are ongoing story lines that go through all the books.

Harrison and Arya are destined to be together. Arya just doesn't buy into that yet. Loved Harrison and his determination. Cupid struck and he does everything in his power to get Arya on his team.

Fair bit of Hockey in this one.l Of course, the whole family lives and breaths it but Harrison has something to prove here. Loved catching up with the rest of the bunch. Wow! What a cliff hanger that epilogue was! can't wait for the next book!

Oh those Wynn boys of hockey! Kelly Jamieson's series is a winner! For the Win focuses on Harrison Wynn, a fun-loving, enjoyable, relaxed kind of guy who finds himself intensely lovestruck by his cute yoga teacher. Arya practices yoga to find peace after a terrifying stalking experience left her scarred. The two of them find trust and love and learn a few life lessons along the way. For fans of the Wynn hockey series, you'll want to grab this book!

Harrison is such a goofball. But he's sweet and I like how open he is to trying new things, how understanding he is of others, and how hard he tries. He can come on a little strong it seems, but it's because he's so goofy really. Arya is very hesitant about so many things because of her past. She gets folded into this awesome family pretty easily, and that's just what she needs.

There is a lot of the Wynn family to keep track of, but I'm starting to get the hang of it. And I'm kind of a sucker for a good hockey romance. I don't love present tense writing, or too much unnecessary details. But I did like the storyline and it could be read on it's own but also has an arcing story going on throughout the series.

I loved Arya and Harrison from that first paddleboard yoga lesson! I’m so hapoy they got their own book, because I absolutely love them and their story! The Wynns and their ongoing saga are so good, and these two made them even better!

Another win for Kelly! Loved this one, 5 hockey pucks for it, grab it asap!
Meet Harrison Wynn, playing in the AHL has been enough for him, or has it. When he's called up to play for the Condors, the coach tells him he can be better. When he meets Arya, yoga instructor, he's immediately taken by her. He starts showing up at her classes, and while Arya likes it, she's also afraid due to what's happened in her past.
Can Harrison push himself to be better, and keep the girl and help her over her fears? Or will he run scared because of it all. Read along and find out!

The Wynn Hockey series started out a little bumpy with the amount of family member characters to sort through, but I feel like it's finally hit its stride with the third and fourth book in the series. I really enjoyed reading For the Win. I loved how Harrison and Arya met and fell in love. Both had personal issues to work through. Harrison had family problems and his hockey career. Arya had a scary incident from her past that kept her from moving forward. I loved how those issues didn't get magically better because of their love for each other, but that their love pushed them to finally deal with the issues. That doesn't always happen in romance. A lot of time the love saves the day. I appreciated the difference with this book.

I will literally read any Kelly Jamieson book at this point, but I do love her hockey romance books. For The Win was another great addition to this series. I don't think you have to read these in order, but because of the health stuff that goes on with one of the family members, I do think it makes sense to do so.

I feel like Kelly has been planting the seeds for this story for a while now, so it was fun to finally read about Harrison! And the yoga teacher, Arya. She has an interesting story, and I totally got why she was so very cautious. I also loved that she was very smart about being safe, which was understandable given her past. Harrison makes mistakes in this one because of it, but I was really glad these two were able to figure it out.

I kind of forgot that Ash and Harrison were twins until a certain plot point in this book. LOL! Oops!

I love reading about this crazy hockey family and seeing where everything is going. I really want to read Ash's story next, but I think the next one is going to be about Jackson, who plays for Chicago. I'm still excited about that one too!

If you love hockey romances, I highly recommend this book and this series!

*I received a review copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Another winning book of the hockey royalty, The Wynn family. This one centers on Harrison Wynn, who feels he is never quite good enough. Harrison has set his sights on yoga instructor Arya and is determined to win her over.
I loved Harrison’s determination not only for Arya, but his goal of winning a spot in his family’s team, being a true NHL player.
Arya has been through a lot, including moving to California to begin a new life and finds herself being drawn to Harrison and this obviously scares her.
I love how Kelly writes her books, her characters come alive as one reads, her characters with real life issues and always a happily ever after.

I loved learning more about the Wynn family. We discover some new information in the twisted story of the Wynns. Harrison was adorable in this book. I loved how he was persistent and attentive to Arya. He comes off as such a sweet heart. Arya has a secret to her past that when revealed makes total sense on how she is in the book. I love that she conquered her fear from her past. Harrison's reaction to Arya's past shows his true character. I enjoyed reading this book. I can't wait to see what else is going to be revealed in the Wynn family.

Another winner in the Wynn Hockey series! If you like sports romances, you'll enjoy this story of hockey player, Harrison, and yoga instructor, Arya. Harrison wants to be as successful as his siblings but worries that he's never going to be. When he meets Arya he's impressed by her zen spirit and wants to experience that for himself. He's also wildly attracted to her and she to him. When Harrison realizes how yoga helps his game he is serious about applying himself. I highly recommend this red hot sports romance.

Harrison and Anya weren't my favorite of the Wynn Hockey couples but I still thoroughly enjoyed their story. I've enjoyed each book in this series.

I was a little surprised that Harrison's cutting up in Anya's class didn't put her off as much as you'd think. She's amused by him even when he's not taking things seriously. Her backstory is fairly tragic and yet she fights hard to overcome her fears and enjoy her time with Harrison. Harrison is a really good hockey player but something holds him back and he's not even aware of it until a coach has a heart to heart.

As happens in life, Anya's fears get the better of her on a couple of occasions causing misunderstandings that challenge their relationship. Harrison must find that piece of his puzzle he he's missing which also causes stress. Add to that the ongoing issues with Harrison's dad's memory and the lawsuit with the older half-siblings and life is full of problems. All of which add great depth to the book.

Bei dem Buch handelt es sich um eine Sports Romance und das 4. Buch um eine Familie, in der Eishockey sehr wichtig ist (Wynn-Hockey Reihe). Die anderen Bücher der Reihe fand ich gut bis ok. Sie waren je unterhaltsam, haben aber keinen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlassen und teils gab es je einen Punkt, mit dem ich ganz schön gehadert habe.

Harrison fand ich als Charakter interessanter und angenehmer als gedacht. Im Buch zuvor kam er mit etwas kindisch rüber, dieser Eindruck hat sich aber relativiert. Ich war von ihm positiv überrascht und habe es genossen mehr über ihn zu erfahren. Arya, die weibliche Hauptfigur, war für mich das ganze Buch über nicht zu greifen und sie wirkte mir generell zu konstruiert. Natürlich gibt es eine dramatische Geschichte aus ihrer Vergangenheit. die im Laufe des Buches hochkommt. Und natürlich gibt es deswegen gegen Ende Ärger im Paradies.

Die Probleme gegen Ende des Buches zwischen den beiden Hauptcharakteren und wie diese gedeutet worden sind (wer Schuld war und warum) haben mir durchaus Bauchschmerzen bereitet. Wenn eine Seite in einer Beziehung wichtige Informationen der anderen Seite nicht mitteilt, kommt es natürlich irgendwann zu Problemen. Und daran ist dann nicht zwangsläufig die Person Schuld, die aus Unwissenheit gehandelt hat. Näher darauf einzugehen würde zu viel spoilern. Ich hatte beim Lesen das Gefühl, dass die Autorin einen leichten Weg gesucht hat, um Spannung in die Geschichte reinzubringen und sie leider ein ziemlich plattes Vorgehen dafür gewählt hat.

Mehr als 2,5 Sterne, die ich gerade noch auf drei aufrunde, sind nicht möglich. Immerhin bin ich um die Erkenntnis reicher, dass ich in Zukunft die Finger von der Serie lassen sollte, da mich die bisherigen Bücher leider alle nicht voll überzeugen konnten.