This was everything I was hoping it would be. After reading the first three books, I couldn't wait to dive into Izzy's story. I loved how Grace Reilly was able to tackle hard topics like childhood trauma without leaving me with a bad book hangover. If anything, I am smiling and giggling more after finishing this book. If you enjoyed the first three books, this one won't disappoint. 4/5 spice

Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

"Wicked Serve" serves up a mix of hockey action and romantic escapades. The story follows the fiery relationship between its protagonists, Nikolai and Isabelle, as they navigate the challenges of their careers and their budding relationship.

I thoroughly enjoyed the majority of this audiobook. The narrators, Faith Clark and Oscar Reyes, did an excellent job of portraying the characters’ emotions and personalities. Their performances added depth to the story, making the protagonists’ interactions feel authentic and engaging. Overall, Wicked Serve is a must-listen for fans of steamy sports romances!

This is the final book in the Beyond the Play series which follows the Callaghan siblings in college. I will say this must have been 70% smut, but when there was plot development, I really enjoyed those parts. The story was lighthearted and perfect for those who love the sports world. On audio, I didn't love when the FMC was speaking the male parts because of the Russian accent. I also found the MMC to speak at a faster rate, so I was constantly switching between 2 and 2.5 speed depending on the chapter.

Thank you Avon and Spotify Audio for the ARC/ ALC for an honest review

great book to end the series! felt a little immature at times but overall it was a great read! I liked the mixture of the sports and izzy was just the girl i thought she would be!

This was a satisfying and SUPER spicy conclusion to the Beyond the Play college sports romance series featuring the Callaghan siblings - each of whom specializes in a different sport. I really liked that this book focused on Isabel who plays college Volleyball and her forbidden romance with her brother's Russian hockey star rival, Nik.

Full of emotional depth, great mental health rep (Nik has a physically abusive father and suffers from panic attacks) and, again a TON of open door heat, this book was great on audio (I must applaud narrator Oscar Reyes and his excellent Russian accent!). Nik might have been the product of a troubled childhood and had a toxic relationship with his father, but he sure knew how to treat a lady right!!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review. This book is PERFECT for fans of authors like Elle Kennedy and HIGHLY recommended for those who love spicy sports romance, the likes of which only Tessa Bailey can compare.

5 Stars Wicked Serve is the fourth and final book in Grace Reilly's Beyond the Play series and Izzy's story surpassed all my expectations.

After a secret summer fling with her brother Cooper's biggest hockey rival, Nikolai Abney-Volkov, Isabelle "Izzy" Callahan is shocked to see Nik on her college campus. Forced to McKee University, Nik can't resist the urge to rekindle his fling with Izzy, though the last thing he should be doing is messing around with the little sister of his former rival and new teammate. The two cannot deny the spark that kept their fling going all last summer and sneak around campus behind her brother's back. But there's more than just a secret relationship weighing down Izzy and Nik. The youngest and only daughter in the famous Callahan family of athletes, Izzy cannot fail or let down her family. She already knows that they don't hold her to as high a standard and have low expectations for her compared to her older brothers, so she has to win back her old volleyball position on the team to impress her family. Nik is harboring another secret--that this will be his last season of hockey before he forgoes his offer from the NHL to work for his grandfather to prove that he's not like his abusive, hockey-playing father.

When the author introduced Nik, I really thought that this tough Russian hockey player would be much more grumpy, but Nik is absolutely a cinnamon roll, especially for Izzy. Izzy and Nik were a wonderful representation of a relationship where the two are true partners, working to be the best versions of themselves, challenging and supporting one another, and loving each other unconditionally. At 448 pages, this book has so much plot and yet I still didn't want it to end! I'm seriously obsessed with Isabelle and Nikolai. They fought for their well-earned HEA and I loved it so much!

This was my first in the series - I was unaware it was a series - but that definitely did not impact the overall vibe of the book. I picked up easily and look forward to going back and reading the first three in the series.

I loved the push and pull and depth that this book offered.