This book was steamy and sweet all at once. It had in-depth characters and well-thought out plot points that dealt with the loyalty between parents and their children. What I found lacking was the resolutions. I feel that there was no true resolution for Doug (not that we really care for him) and we definitely didn't get the resolution for Hayden's relationship with her father. It was a good romance, and definitely spicy, but the subplots left something to be desired.

Picture this. Your current boyfriend is about as boring as watching wet paint dry. You decide to play one night stand roulette at the bar. You score the jackpot with a hulking man with chiseled features. You take him back to your hotel and proceed to have the most mind blowing intimate night of your life. The next morning you send him on his way and refuse to give him your phone number. Fantasy fulfilled. Except, later that day you realize that the hulking man is a left wing player for the hockey team that your dad owns. That’s what happens to Hayden in Body Check by Elle Kennedy. Body Check was originally released in 2009 and was Kennedys first hockey romance. She has added more scenes and enhanced existing chapters for the rerelease hitting shelves July 2. This book is spicy from page 1. The chemistry between Hayden and Brody is sizzling and only gets hotter amid a scandal and investigation of the hockey team Brody plays for. Can they form a deeper connection that isn’t all smoldering looks and intense longing? Find out for yourself by picking up a copy when it hits shelves July 2.

It's no secret that I love hockey romance and Elle Kennedy. So, when I saw this book available on NetGalley, I just had to request it. And I'm so glad that Harlequin gave me the opportunity to read and review it. Body Check is Elle Kennedy's first hockey romance and it's been revised and expanded for this new edition.

After a one-night stand sparks a connection, Hayden's future feels more confusing than ever. Brody is not ready to let her go, but she says she isn't looking for anything more than temporary. But fate brings them back together. Brody plays for the team her father owns; the teams that is currently embroiled in a scandal. Hayden just wants to keep her head down and support her dad, but she can't seem to stay away from Brody.

If you like...
-Hockey Romance
-He Falls Frist
-One-Night Stand to Relationship
-Coach's Daughter
-Men Written by Elle Kennedy
...then this book is for you! It's a prefect blend of spice and sweetness.

I read both Off-Campus and Briar U series but I think this book comes out as a top favourite of Elle Kennedys books. Its a lot spicier than her other books, the characters seem mature and to have more real life/relatable issues in their relationship. One big difference is this is nhl compared to college/university hockey. Its a fun easy quick read. My friends arent big hockey fans but I will be recommending this one to them!

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc!
I always love Elle Kennedy’s books and this was no different! I was surprised to see that this is a re-released book that she expanded the story on. This was sooo good! Although their building relationship had me frustrated at times (in a good way!) they had such chemistry from the beginning and I was dying to know how it ended up! The spicy scenes are 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ as usual for her writing and I loved it! Read this in less than a day! 10/10 recommend!

Elle Kennedy knows how to write a story that drags you in and makes you not want to leave. This was a great spicy sports romance and I was all in.

This was short and sweet!

If you’ve read Elle Kennedy’s newer works you can really tell how much she has progressed and grown as an author but this was still an enjoyable read. The drama was entertaining and the romance was swoony. I do feel like the emotional progression of the romance was a bit too quick or at least happened most off page, which left me feeling whiplashed as a reader a bit but overall I enjoyed this. It hits some heavier topics like alcoholism, infidelity (not with the MCs), and white collar crimes.

I do want to thank NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of the updates and extended version of Body Check in exchange for an honest review.

Body Check will be republished this summer!

Thank you to Netgalley, Harlequin, and Elle Kennedy for this arc for an honest review!

Elle said it was her first novel, but she was already the queen of hockey romance. Suffice to say I've read this book in less than 24 hours.

I love how Brody reminded me of Dean. The man everybody wants, he lets everybody have him, but when he meets the one, he falls fast and hard. He did all his best to have a chance with Hayden, who just wanted a fling, for a change rather than just diving into a new relationship.

I also liked the drama surrounding Brody's team and the twist at the end!

the ending was a bit aprubt, I don't know if Elle wanted to write more books set in this world, or if she did, because I'm curious about whether Darcy would find the one or if she would continue with her string of one night stands!

This was a fun read. I didn’t know what to truly expect but I enjoyed this story from beginning to end. Elle Kennedy is an automatic read for me and this was no different. The spice was off the charts too!

2.5⭐️

I really loved The Deal by this author but sadly this one really just wasn't for me.

First the good stuff. I thought the sexy scenes and smut was really well done. It wasn't drawn out too far and Kennedy did a great job making the reader feel that angst with out any cringe. I really also liked the idea of Brody being on her dad's hockey team. I thought this was an interesting twist or take.

However nothing happens in this book. I was incredibly bored and was just waiting for the sexy time to save it for me. This is a republished book of her earliest work. I think she has grown a ton since this one. I Will continues to read from Elle Kennedy.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Harlequin - Romance . My review is voluntarily my own.

This was an amazing book!
I really enjoyed the dynamic between Hayden and Brody. They are both strong characters, and the chemistry between them is off the charts. The plot was well-paced and kept me hooked from start to finish.
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating romance story.

Thank you Netgalley for the copy of this book!

Like always elle !!!! Love it , every second of it , she always killed with sport romances and this was no exception. Fun and easy to read . Always down for more of this books

When I saw this I immediately requested it. I love Elle Kennedy so much. It wasn’t until after I was approved that I realized it’s an expanded version of her FIRST hockey romance. It was such a fast fun read. I enjoyed that they were older because while I love briar u and would go back forever I prefer books with characters around my age. I just feel like I can relate more. Hayden and Brody’s chemistry is there right off the bat. And the dad storyline was interesting to watch play out. Overall I did really enjoy it.

One night stand, coach/owners daughter, opposites attract, he chases her, NHL romance

I was hooked immediately, the chemistry is 🔥. By 30% I was totally devouring it. It's got humor, a good female bestie, and hot spice! In terms of the plot, I had guessed pretty early on who was the one betraying the team, but I still enjoyed it.

The spice is spicy, there is enough plot, there's hockey (and realistic logistics like him being gone lots) but not too much hockey.

I liked it! I especially enjoyed that they are a little more mature (she's 26 and he's 29), though 26 seems young to be a professor at Berkeley.

Overall, I enjoyed it. It was spicy, had humor, a plot, good characters, and a HEA.

⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️

I found that I prefer Elle Kennedy's more recent work. I felt like there was a lot of internalized and external misogyny that probably should have been left behind in 2009...

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the ARC.

I enjoyed this super cute, hot, eventful hockey romance.
Hayden heads back to help her dad temporarily while he sorts through his life. Being the owner of the local hockey team and going through some ups and downs. He needs support.
Brody plays for Haydens dads hockey team. Though that's not how they met. Nor did he know who she was and vice versa.
This fun story follows the ups and downs in life with scandal, romance and everything in-between.
4 stars.

This book was good but not Elle Kennedy’s best. The plot twist in the end was good and shocking. Neither of the main character was likable or unlikeable. They were just meh. Book was cute but I probably won’t remember anything about it in an hour. Also third person romance books are just not it! Even though this wasn’t her best book I will probably still read everything Elle Kennedy writes!

This was a cute, fun hockey romance that fans of Kennedy's other work are sure to enjoy. It was a quicker read and I had a good time with it.

Elle Kennedy has done it again! The swoon and spice was everything I was looking for. This was my first hockey romance and I loved it. Was a quick easy read and will definitely be recommending to friends! 🥰

Fans of spicy hockey romance, do not skip this one! Elle Kennedy never misses. Right from the beginning we have spice and an amazing slow burn emotional romance all set against a more complex hockey backstory that gives this book its plot. It’s a perfect little package!