*5 Stars*

ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVE this series. It's definitely one of my favourite hockey series, and every time I finish the latest book, I can't wait for the next. I was hooked from the very start with this, and there was a huge shock right there to begin with.

Ryan/King and Queenie are both very likeable characters, and they both have a fair bit going on their lives to try and deal with. Personal issues or insecurities. They have a crackling connection, and they just work so well together. A true case of opposites attract.

I really enjoyed getting to know these two, as they got to know each other. I loved the connections they have with their friends and family's and the rest of the team. I was thrown for a loop a few times, Helena has some surprises hidden in this one, and I loved every second of it. And, because its a series spin off from our beloved Pucked guys, I love all the glimpses we get of some of those guys too.

Highly recommend this series, and this book. Cannot wait for more!

I did receive a free advanced readers copy of this book from Helena Hunting (Netgalley) in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is book three in the All In series. If you've read the other series then you have a rough idea of how Kingston is. He's the goalie, someone who colors within the line, a super safe driver, and loves instead of fighting. Queenie, she is all things creative, messy, and a bit lost. Kingston and Queenie; they are a perfect pair, Yin to Yang, control to disaster, etc but you get the idea.

We start out with Kingston and Queenie each dealing with their own difficult situation. This book is filled with humor, patience, and self growth. Both King and Queen kick start the book with great chemistry. One thing I do appreciate is the gentle way King went about how he approach Queen with his feelings and reassuring her that she was perfect the way she is. King is definitely the swoon worthy and charming man we saw in the other book. Our Queen really shines with his adoration and also brought life to the rather safe way of life that Kingston has been living.

Their book is everything sweet, funny, and a bit of angst mixed together. We do get their HEA and the book is written in dual POV. For those of you who miss the cast or are worried, dont be worry, we still see them in this book (yes, Rook and Bishop are still going at it like a couple of toddlers).

Helena did an amazing job with this book. The King found his perfect Queen. Don't pass up this book; it's worth it.

I just want to note that I would have finished this in one night but I wanted to make it last; yes as usual the story is that good. Thank you Helena!!!!!!
Kingston who is the most sweetest straight laced hockey player finds himself at a bar with drinks lined up in front of him trying to get wasted to deal with a family secrete in comes a welcomed chaos by the name of Queenie. They both find out they are not much for drinking but decided to make a pack share a secrete for a secrete and do shots and get drunk. The next morning king wakes up with a massive headache a rumbled bed finding a post it note that was the only evidence that this beauty of a one night stand existed along with a destroyed pair of panties. Kings biggest regret was not exchanging phone numbers not just because he never does one night hookups but because of the electric and comfortable connection he felt & know she is gone for ever. Six weeks go by and it’s time for the teams first meeting before training camp starts, in walks Alex and Jake the GM with his new assistant his daughter Queenie who happens to be Kingston’s one and only hookup. Get ready for a wild ride filled with angsts, craziness and Laughter. You will be pulling for Kingston & Queenie to make it through the Storm.

Helena Hunting’s ‘A Secret for a Secret’ is the perfect combination of chemistry, humor, and emotion, and is an apt conclusion to her All In series.

NHL goalie Ryan Kingston is the epitome of a rule follower, from his overly cautious driving, to his perfectly pressed khakis. Queenie Masterson is a free-spirited ball of chaos who is trying to figure out her life. After a hot night of hooking up, both are sure they won’t see the other again. That is, until they both realize that Ryan plays hockey for Queenie’s father’s team. Can they attempt to be friends? Or will the overwhelming pull they feel toward each other be too intense to ignore?

One of Hunting’s greatest skills as a writer is her ability to incorporate witty humor and over-the-top laughs into a story that also has layers of emotional depth. There are so many moments where the interactions between Kingston and Queenie are downright hilarious (strawberries, anyone?), and others that tug at your heartstrings. Even though Kingston and Queenie hook up at the beginning of the book, you still feel the slow burn of chemistry as they both try to be friends without the benefits. It’s a satisfying narrative unraveling that has a great payoff. The reader also gets to know these two characters in an intimate way: they’re flawed, they’re insecure, they’re genuine. It’s very compelling to read.

Another Hunting hallmark is her intricate world-building. All of the characters contribute to the narrative arc in an essential way. No character feels superfluous, and you find yourself becoming invested in their stories as well. This is especially evident with Alex and Violet’s daughter, Lavender, with Queenie’s father, Jake, and with Kingston’s “momster,” Hanna. There are so many narrative threads to mine in this book, which is why I think Hunting is so adept at creating series. There are just too many stories to confine to one novel.

In all, ‘A Secret for a Secret’ is a novel that will put a smile on your face, perhaps give you a few tears, and leave you feeling wholly satisfied. Add this to your TBR stack immediately, and check out the rest of the All In series (and the Pucked series) if you haven’t already.


Thank you to the author, Montlake Romance, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

It took me longer than I'd like to admit to notice the epic name play between Kingston and Queenie. It's embarrassing. I've been so excited to see what a guy like him in love looks like. I mean he's so straight-laced, always level headed, drinkin milk instead of shots. What kind of woman would be good for him?

Enter Queenie. Kind of an artistic storm cloud. Her life isn't all figured out or settled, and they definitely have some hurdles to get past, but she brings Kingston ALIVE. ESPECIALLY behind closed doors. Their chemistry is so good. And even though it isn't easy, I loved reading about them. Especially an unfortunate but hilarious scene in a hotel! Every Helena Hunting book has at least one CRAZY funny moment and the one in the hotel is it for me this time. Awkward!

The end is sweet and happy, I fell in love with these characters- his calm waters and her stormy seas. And now I'm dying to know where we go from here.

Wow. Queening is one tornado of a compassionate loving woman. Kingston is one upstanding beast of a man. They make for one well balanced fierce strong compassionate couple. I love the chemistry between them and there connection. It was a perfect balance of everything. Could not put this book down.

If you have been following this series, you will know that Ryan Kingston, or just King to his friends and team mates, surfaced in book two as Bishop's best friend. In Bishop's words, Kingston is super straight-laced, the straightest arrow he has ever met, and is extremely literal. Kingston gets along with everyone, is a milk loving, early nighter and a rule follower. Based on this description, I wasn't all that sure that Kingston was going to be my new BBF, but...... I should have trusted HH wholeheartedly as she delivered, and delivered BIG TIME!!

Don't get me wrong, I love a rule follower, I am one of them. It helps keep things organised and also eliminates some surprises. Kingston isn't big on surprises, and he gets a doozy in this novel. I was worried that maybe King wouldn't be as loveable as the other two heroes as he was extraordinary sensitive and heading into the dorky arena, but actually, all these qualities and his dirty bedroom talking makes him my favourite in this series to date. He had manners in spades and was very intuitive to Queenie's needs and wants. He encounters a few twists and turns along the way to achieve his HEA with Queenie but it is the way he handles things that made me want to hug the crap out of him. If I had a daughter, this is the man I would want her to marry.

Queenie meets Ryan in a bar, after another bad day and they seem to be adding up for her. But I feel she finally lucked out that night with Ryan. She had made some humdinger mistakes in her short twenty-four years, but nothing unsolvable. She was raised by her dad, Jake and her mother hasn't been in the picture since the beginning, so she has an amazing relationship with her father. Not having a female influence might cause her some indecisions or missteps but it also builds to her character of trying to do better. I loved her, not as much as I did Kingston but that might be because I was envious!

If you are only going to read one of these book in this series, this is the one I fully recommend but I have loved them all so far. I get a feeling we are going to see Jake finally move on and find his other half, with a certain momster?!! I hope so! If I am not making myself clear, I am loving this series, and this book especially. Go ahead and read them all!

We meet Queenie and man that poor girl has some hangups and they are understandable, her mom was horrible, she wanted her dad to have a life since he was really young when Queenie was conceived and unfortunately Queenie had horrible taste in men, pre King. Then we have King whom we have met before in the previous books, as straight laced as they come and dude really needed a shake up and he got that and more with Queenie, these two were so different and yet what each other truly needed. Her ex ended up with that crazy crazy chick we had men in the first book (Rook's) so since he was so nasty he got what he deserved with the nut. So we get drama, because we needed it but we got some tender moment with Queenie and Lavender, and was anybody else but me surprised of all these kids? Did I miss something, after I read I went back to the previous books to see what in the world did I not read, I mean I remembered Robbie and I knew she was pregnant again but then boom we have 4 kids..Anywho I loved myself some River and Lavender and how River took care of her, my heart melted..Anyways guys please grab and Enjoy!

This whole series is great. This book is everything. I love Kingston. He is just the best guy ever. I love how encouraging and supportive he is. I hope we see more from these characters..... I really do

Rook, Bishop and finally King! How didn't I connect these names until King, I have no idea🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️😂😂

A Secret for A Secret is King and his Queen story.

If you already read the previous two book, specially Bishop story, you've meet the calm, collected, all American sweetheart scout boy personification, pollo and khakis lover, Ryan King.

This man is a dream. Not like the other jock I've ever meet who's rowdy, wild and bed hopper, King is a gentleman. He's that dependable best friend. Straight follow the line kinda man. Easy child to his parents.

Or so he is.
Until he meet his storm.

Queen is a mess. She is little miss dependant. Everything she does in her life is impulsive and fruitless since nothing can she do for her self that's good. She's just simple a chaos.
Or so her mother told her repeatedly until she believes it.

Until she meet her calm. Her King.

Their connection is roller coaster ride.
Her strenght entice his calm.
His level headed and huge love makes her grounded and in the same time flew her to seventh sky of happiness.
But her secret could destroy them.
Public slaying could annihilate everything they have.
Time to decide. If she would run like she always do or fight for her King. If he would finally crack his calmness and finally decide her storm is too much of chaos or claim his Queen.

Like always with Helena Hunting, don't read her books in public! Unless you enjoy being seeing as that loon who snort giggle to laugh out loud like crazy for strawberry alergy rash and lollypop😂
Omg my stomach still hurt from all the laugh.
But King is so different from Helena's other boys. Love me some King for his Quirky are endearing, cute and sexy. And Queen? This girl is packing! She may look like a mess at first. But I love her spirit. She's strong and real with her fear and insecurity.
Love these two together!

This book should come with a warning label! Most of hers should if I’m being honest. Something like...
Warning: Not intended for public consumption. Side effects may include: laughing uncontrollably and loudly, flushed cheeks, dry mouth, heart eyes and being slightly feverish. You may also experience complete and utter satisfaction. Don’t be alarmed if you experience any of these, as it is perfectly safe and you will return to normal sometime later.
I can’t with King. He’s so adorable, just like I knew he would be! And that mouth! *Insert dreamy sigh* I just knew I’d fall head over heels for this Boy Scout. And Queenie is such a great character too! She really grows into herself, which I loved. They are perfect together, from their names to their chemistry and I couldn’t get enough of this couple. I love love love how we get some of our other favorite couples fix in each new book as well. Helena definitely has done it again. I’ll never get tired of this book world!

Ryan Kingston was someone who always followed the rules. They created order and gave him purpose when his family life was in a state of disarray. On the worse day he could have possibly have managed he met Queenie. She was absolutely a breath of fresh air and needing a release he found one. A night he would forever remember. Imagine seeing her again, his breath catches in his lungs and he holds it realizing his night was spent with the general manager’s daughter. Even though they made promises to one another to keep everything extremely platonic, their chemistry and desires lead to a night that put their relationship in the spotlight. Helena has delivered an amazing story as always that will make you laugh and cheer for King and Queenie’s happily ever after.

I am so very much in love with all the men from this series (and the women too)! I have enjoyed each and every second of the three books. Now onto King, OMG I never expected him to have such a dirty mouth but I love it. Queenie is one lucky girl. I needed a long cold shower after this book. King was everything I expected and so much more and Queenie, as much as I have loved Stevie and Lainey, Queenie is my girl. So many wonderful moments in this book but I won't give any away, but I do want to say how much I loved the relationship between Queenie and Lavender. It was so special and I can only hope we get to see more of it in Lavender’s book.

*** I did receive a free advanced readers copy of this book from Helena Hunting in exchange for a fair and honest review***