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This is book 4 in the series and its more of a standalone story, more than the first three stories were. That has to do with the fact that Harrison Wynn, our male lead has been seen before but not extensively and Arjan is a new character.

H is a sweet guy, the nice guy. Yes he plays hockey but he is not super great but he is an absolute sweetheart and is such a sweet guy that he is perfect for A. It does take her a few times to notice that and he sweetly haunts her to get her to date him.

A has a very nasty past. She was attacked in the worst way and I stating that here so that if that is a trigger for you that you are forewarned. However this story has no violence in it at all. An A is finding the courage to move on and that was wonderful to see.

This was a sweet and wonderful story about two people finding love and family and the connections we feel for them thru good times and bad.

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This is the 4th book in this series but it can be read as a stand alone. This book is about Harrison and Arya. From previous books in this series I did not have a really great opinion of Harrison. In this book he totally redeemed himself. He was such a sweetheart and honestly I think he was just looking for someone to love him and to support him. He was so unsure of himself and of his talent. Arya had been through a really bad relationship. Now she was unsure of the decisions she was making and honestly she did not trust in men very easily. She meant Harrison and she turned him down many times but he finally got his date. From the very first date you could see they were truly meant to be together. This book throws many obstacles in their way. It is a really great read from start to finish. I am really looking forward to the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Loving the Wynns! Wins? I really did love Harrison and Arya's journey, with so much emotion and reality. The family drama, the playoffs, Arya's background, even Harrison's unknown fears all came into play and I was in deep. Their relationship had a few hills to climb, mistakes were made, but though it all they were learning, moving forward for themselves and each other. All the emotions came out in this relationship, loved the funny bits, teared up at times and the sexy times were--Oh So Sexy!
The hockey games and plays were thrilling, felt the excitement through the pages.
Who knew yoga could be so beneficial, strengthening, stretching, even pleasurable for our bodies! MmmHmm
A great sports read with heart and depth, this may be my favorite Wynn book yet!
A stand alone with an HEA, but part of a series
I received an ARC thru NetGalley and am giving my honest opinions voluntarily.

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I loved this book!! This author is so amazing. I love the way she does her series where you can read them all in order or you can read it as a stand-alone. She gives enough info that it’s ok if you haven’t read the previous books.
The storyline was great. It was more than just a romance because she added some family drama into it as well. Her characters just come to life when you read this book and you don’t want to put the book down.
I can’t wait to read the next in this series and find out what happens next.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Harrison is a hockey player, but he suffers a little from self doubt since he keeps getting shuffled between NHL and the farm team. Now he has been called again to play for the Condors in the playoffs.
Arya is a yoga instructor hired by the team and someone Harrison has been fascinated with for sometime, but she keeps turning him down. He has a tough road ahead of himself, proving himself at NHL and convincing Arya to take a chance on him.
For the Win is an entertaining read. It has everything, romance, comedy, family drama, hockey, yoga, and an adorable couple you can’t help but root for. I enjoyed this book except for one thing, I felt the author has spent too much time on the yoga poses and music used.
I have read and enjoyed all the books so far in the Wynn hockey series and look forward to the next.

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I have been anticipating Harrison's story for a while. That's the thing about these family series, I get invested in the outcome. Each book grows on the families story while giving us the individual story of one member. We get a lot more info in, For the Win. If you haven't read the first three books in this series, you might want to read those before starting this one. You won't be disappointed. .

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I received an advanced reader copy to leave an honest review of this book. I have read the previous couple of books in this series and am loving the whole Wynn family. The books can be read as a stand alone but I really enjoy the interaction between all of the family. Kelly has a great writing style that is easy to follow and keeps you focused on the story.

This book follows Harrison Wynn, the son of hockey legend Bob Wyn and a hockey player himself, and Arya, a yoga instructor who carries some scars and secrets of her own. Arya moved to California to get away from some bad memories that left her both physically and emotionally scarred. She hasn't dated since moving and with Harrison's persistent and easy going manner, decides to try with him. She definitely has some setbacks she need to overcome and will eventually need to clue Harrison in if she wants to make the relationship work. Harrison comes from a hockey family; he has so much potential but he isn't living up to it. He is easily frustrated with the feedback he is getting and really needs to find out who he is. He is also dealing with a lot of family drama; I won't get into that as it is a recurring theme throughout the series I don't want to spoil.

Overall this is a fun read; it hits on some good issues (abuse, self-esteem, etc.) that I think really add depth to the book. I would recommend this book and the prior in the series.

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As always, another winner from Kelly Jamieson...the Wynn family saga storyline continues in this as we get more details as to the family drama, while one of the members finds his love and happiness. Sweet, steamy, funny...a little of everything wrapped up nicely.

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It was a deep story that touched real life issues and I applaud the author for that, it was beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time

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Another enjoyable read by Kelly Jamieson. The dynamics in the Wynn family make for interesting reading, that’s for sure. Harrison’s issues are a little more complex that it seems. With all of the things going on in the family and professionally, it was the wrong time to start a relationship (especially with someone who is reluctant). But, sometimes, things are meant to be. Arya had good reason to to be leery of someone coming on a little too strong. In the end, they were perfect for each other, a balancing the others strengths and weaknesses.

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Kelly Jamieson has created a wonderful, complex world with the Wynn family. They are a fantastic cast of characters, nuanced, believable, relatable. Every single book has added to the whole story of this complicated family. It's a sports romance, but it's so much more. I'm not a hockey fan, and I don't feel like I have missed a thing. Arya and Harrison were a joy to read. They are both going through issues that are easy to relate to and the way they supported each other and found a way to be better and stronger together was heartwarming. I would really recommend any book in this series, but For the Win touched my heart.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Harrison Wynn has a lot to live up to since his father was one of the greatest in the NHL. After years of being shuffled from the farm team to NHL, Harrison has been called up again. This time, will he be able to prove himself on the ice to lock in the coveted NHL spot?

Arya Ross is a yoga instructor that the team has hired since many of the players have succumbed to injury. Will Arya be able to get past her history to give Harrison a chance? And will Harrison be able to give Arya a chance since his sole focus is on his career?

This book has romance, hockey, drama, and is just an amazing read overall. With it being the fourth book in the series I did not feel that I missed out on anything by not reading the others, however, I definitely and going to be reading them all now since it was an incredible book!

This book was given to me an an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in an exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.

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I am not a very "sportsy" person so I wasn't sure I would like a book based around a hockey career, but I was happily surprised by this read! The author does a great job of balancing the story between sports and romance.

And I loved the lead female's back story and the progress we saw in her character as she heals emotional wounds.

This book has a great amount of heat and chemistry between the leads and enough depth to make it a meaningful story without it becoming too heavy or morose.

This boom is a definite winner for me as far as good romances go! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

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This Wynn family is HOT. Arya and Harrison story is beautiful. Harry believe in Love at first sight but could Arya trust in live again. You will love those two but when they interact with the other Wynns the story is more interesting.
I know this is a stand-alone but you feel it like a continuous series and this is the next chapter. Can't wait to read the next one.
I received a ARC from Netgalley for a honest review.
I recommend this book and the Wynn brothers series.

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I’m a big fan of this whole series. Hot, alpha hockey players meet their perfect matches. Not to mention the drama and humor thrown in along the way. Out of this whole series this one touched me the most. The subject matter is well written and plays into the storyline perfectly. I am looking forward to her next Wynn book.

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I have read all of the Wynn books by Kelly Jamieson. She is an excellent writer and all of them are good. That said, this one is my favorite of the series so far. Harrison is just the very best type of Hero! Yes, he makes a few dumb moves, but he doesn't have all of the facts, so those faux pas are forgivable! And Arya is a very likable h. They really are a very good couple. I love that we didn't have to deal with an old girlfriend or boyfriend trying to cause trouble. I am so used to them popping up in almost every book that I kinda expected it all the way to the end. It was really nice to not have that expectation met. I can highly recommend this book. 5 stars!

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Kelly Jamieson has a way of telling a story that makes you fall in love with the unlikely character. She takes what could be a very one-dimensional character and makes them so much more. The Wynn family is full of strong and diverse characters. I was so in love with Theo’s story I wasn’t sure that I would fall in love with Harrison. Harrison seems just to be skating by on his name and his talent. The oldest player on the farm team for the Condors, the NHL team his dad owns, he told by his coached he isn’t giving a 100% to hockey. Harrison has been called up to play for the Condors for the rest of the season and playoffs he has a chance to show he belongs on the team.
When Harrison meets Ayra he just knows she is his everything. Harrison has a heart like non other. He loves big. He himself suffers from self-doubt and trusting in his own abilities on and off the ice. Using the same intensity, he is going after his dream of a place on the Condors he peruses Ayra.
Ayra a victim of trauma has spent years relearning to trust herself and her heart after a relationship goes very bad. So, when Ayra is pursued by this big hockey player she isn’t sure what to do. She is attracted to him, but self-doubt makes it hard for her to allow Harrison a chance. Ayra’s self-doubt can be paralyzing and seem impossible to know who you can trust. From Yoga farts to bowling there isn’t a moment in this story that you are not rooting for Harrison and Ayra. Every interaction in this books has you rooting for Ayra and Harrison.
Harrison’s layers of passion, self-doubt, his love and kindness you fall in love with him and join team Harrison. Ayra’s past hurt makes you wish for her to trust her heart and let Harrison’s love find a way in. Another amazing story by Kelly Jamieson. Kelly gives you the man you need in that moment. The reminder that love isn’t always easy. That even if you feel it from the first moment it may take your partner a moment to trust themselves and feel it too

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This was a great addition to this series. I thought Harrison was the perfect hero- sweet, sexy and strong! I enjoyed the story and the conclusion to what was going on in the family. The ending had a slight cliffhanger so I hope we will see another book. Thank you to netgalley for the arc.

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I did not expect to fall in love with Harrison Wynn - but I did. I loved this story and it is by far my favorite of this series by far. The Wynn family is...complicated. Really, really complicated - but what shines through beyond anything else is the love they have for each other. At the end of the day, they are a family and they put aside their differences to come together and just love each other.

In the Wynn family Harrison is practically an under-achiever. There is a ton of pressure on him to succeed and he definitely has a lot of talent. But throughout his life something has been holding him back. In this book he is having a chance to really go for it and maybe move permanently into the NHL. At around the same time - he meets Arya. He is immediately drawn to Arya and proceeds to pursue her pretty fiercely.

For anyone else it might be cute or very romantic, but for Arya it is pretty terrifying. Arya was the victim of a horrifying instance of stalking. She definitely suffers from PTSD and has some pretty significant trust issues (including trusting her own judgment).

Both she and Harrison make a lot of mistake along the way in their relationship. They both spend a good amount of time doing some serious soul searching and drawing on inner courage to allow things to move forward. They are a sweet wonderful couple - and you can see that their relationship is meant to go all the way.

Both of them take ownership and responsibility for their actions and talk things out instead of pushing things to the side and not dealing with them.

This book also delves much more deeply into what is going on with patriarch Bob Wynn. It is a true window into dealing with long term illness and the devastating effects of dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.

Overall - Kelly Jamieson's writing is on fire for this book. I really really enjoyed it! I can't wait to see what comes next for this series.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley, but these opinions are all my own!

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The 4th book in the series, this is a standalone romance, although people from prior books make appearances (this is following the Wynn family after all!)

This book follows Harrison, a hockey player (although he's only temporarily in the NHL, covering for injured players. This plays into his slightly low self esteem and his need to prove himself) and Arya, a yoga instructor (who teaches yoga to the hockey team). Harrison is a goof (as he's described multiple times in the book.) I compare him to a golden retriever- sweet, soft and can maybe be tough if the situation warrants it, but rarely does. Definitely not an "alpha" character. Arya has a past that Harrison needs to overcome in order to achieve their HEA.

One thing about this book is the author spent a lot of time on details. The songs being played in the yoga class, the yoga poses, the ice cream flavors, the description of the flowers, the hockey plays and it goes on. I don't remember her doing this for the other books in the series. As a result, the book was a little slow. However, I did like the characters, both this couple as well as past couples. It was a good book but ambles a bit.

I requested and received this book from Netgalley- thanks for a fun read!

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