Hailey’s personal assistant business she coowns with her ex husband is booming, as is the attraction she feels towards one of her anonymous clients. As they message about his requests, she finds herself drawn to him and imagining him to be her local celebrity crush (the star of the hockey team).

Matt is the local hockey star for Toronto, a divorced dad of two twin daughters. He has closed off his heart after his ex wife left him due to the demands of his professional hockey career. Hailey’s personal assistant business helps him keep his life in order, and he dreams about the girl he messages being the cute girl he sees in photos on the website.

Luckily for both, they find themselves pleasantly surprised when they have their first face to face interaction. As they learn more about each other and fall harder, Matt finds himself worrying that he’ll never be enough. His career takes him away often and makes his schedule unreliable even on the best days, so how could he ask Hailey to sign up for a relationship like that? Will this girl who stumbled into his life be enough to convince him to give love another shot?

I really enjoyed this book. It tells the story of two people, both divorced, who finally find the love they deserve. It is both sweet and spicy. Highly recommend.

First of all, thank you to Netgalley, SOURCEBOOKS BLOOM Books and the authors for the opportunity to read this book.

“The best things in life are the ones you don’t expect.”

I’m a huge fan of Elle and Sarina and I love their books so I was super excited when I received this book. I began immediately and became addicted since the first chapter.

I loved the characters and I can see myself in them in so many situations that it amazed me.
The relationship between the main characters was also so good and cute… I swear that it made me so happy and all smily while reading.

His kids are also cute as hell and it was good to see that Haley loved them as much as if they were hers. Kara irritated me but in the end she FINALLY FINALLY said sorry.

I think it was a good romance for the hockey fans like me, and it really helped me with my reading slump!
So yes, I recommend it if you life hockey romance with some smut in it too!

A solid book from Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen!

Really enjoyed this book and hope there’s more in the series!

very fun sports romance! definitely recommend if you are into fast paced hockey romances, very entertaining and gets straight to the point.

Hailey Taylor Emery runs Fetch, Inc. a Virtual Personal Assitant company who takes pride in her work. What will happen when she discovers her hunch that one of her clients is 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 her favorite hockey player? Will she find the courage to do something daring and bold that could jeopardize and ruin everything?

Matt Ericksson is a single-dad focused on his career and twin daughters until he finds himself suddenly interested his personal assistant. Will he take a chance and ask her out or will he let the pain and lingering drama from his past prevent him from opening up to trust and love again?

WAGS is a spicy sports romance series with off-and-on-the-ice hockey fun, super spicy texts, banter, and shenanigans as two strangers who aren't 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 strangers discover what they really need and want.

Stay by Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen is a sweet and funny sports story about NHL star Matt Eriksson, who is trying to fit in as a divorced dad, and Hailey Taylor Emery, who owns a virtual assistant business with her partner. When Matt hires her as a client, sparks fly, but their relationship isn't easy because they both have problems in their personal lives. Matt and Hailey have great chemistry, and their smart little chats keep the story interesting. Stay is a fun and enjoyable book for romance fans to read. It has well-developed characters, humour, and just the right amount of spice.

I was so excited to get my hands on Stay, because I really really enjoyed Good Boy. Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy just created this really fun and addicting series, and I'm living for it. It was the perfect read for some fun romance, and it just hit the spot for me.
I think the biggest thing is how much I enjoy those characters. It was such fun to follow Hailey and Matt, to see them both that second chance romance after their own divorce. Their chemistry was definitely there, and it was fun to see them navigates everything, from their jobs, to his daughter, their own insecurities... And it was fun because they were so different from Blake and Jess from Good Boy. I
Honestly, I'm loving this series. It's just such a fun sport romance series, and it is such a quick and easy read if you are looking for something light to get you out of a reading slump. Now, here's to hoping they might decide to revisit this world, since these books were originally released a few years ago. One can dream, right?

This is a second chance dual POV romance where the characters have this insane chemistry. Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen simply cannot write anything bad. I was so invested and was sad when the book was over because it was THAT good.

This was such a cute hockey romance, with some spice, a puppy and a little cheesiness which is sometimes needed!!

Thank you NetGalley, Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy and Sourcebooks Bloom Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!!

Thank you to Bloom, Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen, and NetGalley for giving me an eARC of Stay in exchange for my honest review.

Stay is a cute rom-com that follows Hailey and Matt, who are both scared of getting into another relationship after their respective marriages ended in divorce. Matt is a pro hockey player in the NHL (on Hailey's favorite team). After his wife informed him that they would be getting a divorce and blamed it on his chaotic pro-hockey schedule, he convinced himself that anyone he loves will come to resent him over time. Hailey is in a unique situation. She is the co-owner of a virtual assistant company called Fetch. The thing is, the co-owner is her childhood best friend turned ex-husband. Hailey has spent the past 18 months assisting this client Sniper87, whom she is convinced is her celebrity crush, and pro hockey player Matt. When virtual flirting suddenly shifts to an in-person meet-up, the question becomes, can the two of them get over their hesitations and give love a second chance?

I loved this story so much. It was such a cute romance story where the romance itself felt natural. Hailey and Matt have been talking via Fetch for well over a year now, and so when they meet in person, there is a more instant connection. But despite the connection, both Hailey and Matt have their own things that they have to work through. What I appreciated about Stay is that it discusses the theme of finding love again after heartbreak. It discusses divorce and how that can make a person hesitant to try out a relationship again. In some ways, it even talks about mental health and the anxiety that comes with letting yourself love someone else. I found it refreshing that both Matt and Hailey understood and respected the difficult emotions that the other was feeling at times. Matt respected Hailey's nerves and first, took time to make her feel comfortable around him and with the idea of a relationship. Hailey respected the fact that Matt has a difficult relationship with his ex-wife, who has to stay in the picture because of their twin girls. She respected the relationship between the two, and despite having her own opinions on his ex-wife, she kept it to herself. Readers get to see them gain their confidence between the two of them. They learn to trust another person and to put themselves out there. I will say that Matt's "ah-ha" moment came a little suddenly for me, but at the same time, it worked for the story and the characters. I truly enjoyed this book from start to finish and cannot recommend it enough.

Sit. Stay....

I really enjoyed Stay. Hailey is HTE, aka "Hottie" a virtual assistant who's client is Sniper "Snipes" aka, Matt Erickson. This is a multilayered read. They have an online, virtual relationship that is sort of anonymous. Sort of, cuz Hailey is pretty sure its Matt. They are both also divorced. Matt is a hockey player, divorced with kids. Did I mention that they are both divorced? This is an important plot line.
I liked their layered interactions.
Recommend.

How I was overlooking this series, I still don't understand it.
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I have a few books from this series because let's face it, it's Elle Kennedy and I love her books, she made me fall in love with the sport romances together with Helena hunting books . But this duo is like discovering a new author for me, a new favorite not lees.
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Second chance at romance after both main characters went through the breakup of a long relationship, a marriage, is not what I´m looking for, not usually my cup of tea. But the twist they both found left me wishing the book was longer. I was having so much fun and falling for them every time they were together.
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The chemistry between the two, the banter, the chats... completely conquered me. I didn't want the book to ever end, and I am very tempted to abandon my tbr in order to grab the entire series and devour it.
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I loved how they both started a relationship as friends without knowing each other through a work chat and they discovered more in each other.
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Hailey is ceo, in the company she owns and founded with her ex-husband. And when there is a problem with a client, she is the one who receives the emails and solves them. But when one of her vip clients ask for a favor she is so intrigued to say no, but she never expects to meet with her lifelong hockey player crush
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Matt is almost sure he knows who the girl is that he chats with every day and asks her to take care of the things he doesn't have time for. But when he sees her from a distance, despite that he is still processing things from his last relationship, taking care of his two little daughters and the schedule of a demanding career, he can't avoid the pull that brings him to her.
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I loved it, and I really enjoyed reading this book and with this new cover I can completely understand why is going to be more people talking and loving this series
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Thanks to Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen and SourceBooks Bloom Books for give me a copy of this beautiful book in exchange for mi honest and voluntary opinion

Hailey and Matt are so sweet. I love that they are both getting a chance to find love again after their most recent big relationships didn’t work. It’s a very cute way for them to meet, and I love this little wrap up of the universe!

Stay
by Elle Kennedy
5/5 stars

Stay is the second book in the WAGs series by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy, and I’m totally obsessed! Matt, a divorced hockey pro, and Hailey, a sassy woman helping him restart his life, have such amazing chemistry and their banter is hilarious!

Both are finding fresh starts after tough relationships, and it’s heartwarming to see them build each other up. I felt butterflies the whole time—they really capture that first-time love vibe!

I also love how Bowen and Kennedy highlight friendships and sisterhood. The camaraderie among the WAGs is so sweet! Overall, this book was incredible, and I can't wait for more in the series.

Book Name: Stay
Author:Elle Kennedy; Sarina Bowen

ARC
Thank you to SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for an ARC

Stars: 5
Spice 4

Character Duology
Fast Paced
Dual POV
Contemporary Hockey Romance

- Thoughts.
- BEST BOOK of 2024
- They blew Good Boy out of the water
- fun and flirty and a little dirty
- I am SO SAD there won't be any other WAGS books (confirmed on Bowens Website)
- hockey knowledge not required
- Banter
- He falls first
- celebrity crush
- online romance
- Teaching her
- The subplot of the Mr8inches was hilarious (totally thought it was gonnabe someone else)
- mending hearts
- divorcee rep
- DILF

Stay book 2 in the WAGs series

Love, love, love Matt & Hailey. Their messages back and forth on the Fetch website hooked me immediately. Both of our MCs have recently gone through a divorce and honestly love that! Definitely not something that's incorporated into many books. I am a sucker for a single dad, and Matt is the best daddy. I am glad he finally put his ex in check towards the end. Of course, the Wesmie cameos are always a favorite.

Overall: 2.5 ⭐️

I’ll start off by saying I don’t think the book was bad it just wasn’t for me. I felt no connection between the characters and the third act breakup seemed unnecessary. Matt and Hailey were both divorcees not knowing how to be in new relationships. Matt was a hockey player that thought his schedule was too hectic for a stable relationship because that’s what his ex made him believe. Meanwhile, Hailey married her childhood best friend without ever really exploring other relationships. So they never dated after their divorce until they meet each other. At the beginning the relationship felt purely physical, especially from Matt’s perspective. Afterwards Hailey seemed more confused since Matt said they were dating but wouldn’t call her his girlfriend. Then came the third act break which could’ve been solved with a simple conversation at the time. But no, instead we got absolutely no groveling from Matt and Hailey had to reassure their relationship. I’m happy they got their HEA in the end though.

Thank you to Bloom and NetGalley for letting me arc read this rerelease!

<b>An absolute freaking amazing sweet and spicy entertainer from Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy! Matt and Hailey made me laugh and swoon. They filled my heart with most glorious warm feels. Hockey plays a central role here, not just background noise..so the bromance and the WAG posse bonding was epic. I love when a jock is sweet when necessary and can turn on the heat too.</b>

<i>What to expect</i>
🏒 single dad divorced hero
🏒 recently divorced kicka&& business owner heroine
🏒 sports romance
🏒 friends to lovers
🏒 hidden identity ( Hailey and Matt didn't know for a while that she is the HTE delivering the services for Fetch, the elite personal assistance company that she also co owns)
🏒 two super cute girls and one very adorable lab
🏒 friends to lovers
🏒 fan falling for her hockey idol


<b>Matt is an incredible guy but his bitter ex wife has left him feeling inadequate and incapable of having a solid relationship. He is a devoted and awesome father to his girls whom he cannot even see as much as he wants. It's a cycle for game and team and sparse time with kids. And Hailey just changed his life for better, piece by piece. She is sassy. She is independent. She has a golden heart. She can run a successful business with her ex husband but in front of Matt, she turns into a fumbling fool. She has never experienced any other relationship than with her ex husband where they went from neighbors to best friends to lovers to marriage to amicable divorce. She is obviously awed and overwhelmed about dating a hockey. Specially because she is a rabid hockey fan! So Matt is scared of disappointing her by not being able to give all the time and attention she deserves. Hailey is scared of disappointing him due to her inexperience and naivety in sex. But with love, all the doubt and insecurities fell away. Their banter is so much fun. The chemistry was built up slowly. It was easy to see how perfect they are for each other. The journey wasn't without challenges but they overcame it. Specially when they had a solid support system in form of the teammates, the WAGs and other friends.</b>

I reviewed a complimentary copy voluntarily

Hailey run a virtual personal assistant company and handles the VIP customers. And she has a sneaking suspicion that her favorite customer is also her favorite hockey player. When an urgent request comes in, the two end up meeting in real life.

Read if you like:
-Single Dad Romance
-Online Flirting/Real Life Chemistry
-Finding Your Confidence Again

I adored this book. It was so cute. Hailey and Matt had such a sweet story. I loved that Matt was so confident on the ice but a little wounded on the inside.