There is nothing better to me than a second chance romance and that is just what you get when reading The Rebound Play, sprinkle in a little hockey and you had me at the title.

Kiera and Dan were high school sweet school sweethearts who regretted breaking up with each other. Watching them reunite was funny but absolutely swoon worthy. They are adorable together and their story was light hearted and just what I needed. It's a quick read with the best ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn’t aware that this was the second book in a series when I requested it, so there were a few characters that I felt I should have known more about before reading.

That being said, it was a cute, quick read. The plot moves along fast and the characters were likeable. I would have liked to see a bit more character development.

The Rebound Play by Kate O'keeffe

Genre- romance, contemprary, sports romance, dual pov
Chapters- 17
Paged count- 176
Rating ★★★★.5\5

Thoughts- I loved this book, Kate did an amzaing job, the plot its slow and you need to read a bit to get into it jumpd right in, it is a fantastic second chance love plot, the interactions between Kiera and Dan are great, the interactions with Dan and Kiera's newphew are great, the sisterly bater that happens with Kiera and her siser about Dan are such a fun well written "anyone who has a sister know this" moment, its such a great story, theres no spice so if ypu want to read sports romance but dont what all the smut this one a great option, its such easy cant put the book down read

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this arc.

This was my first Katie O’Keefe read. I didn’t realize when I requested the book that it was #2 in a series. There was some mention of characters I should have known, but overall it didn’t deter me from understanding the book not reading #1 first.

This was a short and quick read, it was cute- I thought a lot of time was emphasizing the ‘home town hero’ returns but and the hiding of Kiki, it was cute and I enjoyed the ending but even as a short book just parts felt rushed and others dragged out..

Thank you for sharing The Rebound Play with me. I enjoyed this book, it was a nice easy hockey romance that I would recommend to others who like sports romances.

I loved this second chance romance from Kate O'Keeffe. Keira and Dan's story was so much fun to read and I was hooked from the first page until the very last.

If you are looking for a super cute rom com that could definitely be a Hallmark movie, this is the book for you!
"This could be our rebound play, and I’m not going to let her slip through my fingers. I need to make her mine again."
Dan Roberts is the sweetest man. He is a true golden retriever! The best part is that he's also a hot hockey player!
I really loved that Dan was into Keira because she wasn't like all the other girls. She didn't wear all the fancy clothes or makeup, she was just a small town girl who loved books.
Maple Falls definitely sounds like a place I would love to go to!
I feel like the whole charity game in the middle.of a hockey season was a little odd, especially while having an injury.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a cute Hallmark type story.

This was an ARC I received and was so excited about! It’s book 2 of the love on thin ice series. I actually read this out of order and read book 3 first, where these 2 main characters were introduced. Dan and Kiera had a small part in book 3 but you really didn’t know what was going on with them. I loved seeing what actually transpired between them in real time. Kiera is everyone’s sweet, small girl. Dan is the attractive hockey player, coming back to this small town wanting to win back the girl he left behind. Sign me up! I loved watching them both come to the realization that they still loved one another and trying to prove that love to one another. This short book made my heart happy.

This was a cute second chance romance. It is closed door. I do topically prefer a little spicy but I’m not going to ding a book for not having any spice. I do love that he gives up the big city for her. We’re in typical romcoms it’s the girl giving up something for the guy.

Now the part that was hard for me, was the last two chapters of the book. I genuinely thought that there was a mistake at one point because the start of the last chapter is so similar to part of the previous chapter. The only real difference is in the first he is in Maple Falls on the icebreakers and the second chapter is when he is back on the blizzards in Chicago But they are playing the Jacks in both.

This series is making this hockey girl so incredibly happy! Rebound Play, the second book in the series, follows Dan, a hockey player sidelined by a wrist injury, and Keira, the charming woman who runs the local farmers market. Their second chance at love is heartwarming, and I practically melted when Dan offered to teach Keira’s nephew to skate—talk about swoon-worthy! The interconnectedness of the series is perfect, with familiar faces and overlapping characters, yet each book stands beautifully on its own. This sweet town and its lovable residents have completely stolen my heart!

If you’re looking for a small-town, second-chance, hockey romance with no spice, look no further! Dan and Kiki were high school sweethearts, but attending different colleges led them to break up and go their separate ways. Years later, a charity event brings Dan back to Maple Falls. After an awkward reunion, Kiki and Dan reconnect, trying to pick up where they left off. However, the two have some obstacles to overcome.

With fall right around the corner, this book gave me all the cozy feels. It’s a short story, but don’t let that stop you—there’s so much packed into it.

Usually I’m not the biggest fan of second chance romance but I’ve been getting into a lot of them as of late. This one didn’t disappoint! It was such a sweet story, absolutely Hallmark-y in the best way!

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an e-copy of this book. This was a cute small town hockey romance novella. Nothing special, but not bad at all. If you want something under 200 pages with no spice and in a cute small-town setting, look into this! Perfect for fall or wintertime. The town map in the beginning might’ve been my favorite thing ever!!

This was a sweet read. It’s part of a multi author series but can be read as a stand alone. Kiki and Dan have a second chance to make things work, can they do it?
Clean. Kisses only romance.

I received this to read on NetGalley for my honest review.

Let me tell you I demolished The Rebound Play!! It’s a short one at 131 pages but I genuinely stopped reading 2 other books I had on the go so I could finish Dan and Kiki’s story in a day.

Now I enjoy a hockey book as much as any gal does but this had me hooked from the get go - a humble hockey player, fall season in a small town and second chance at love with some non-early twenties aged characters?? An absolute recipe for success.

The writing was absolutely spot on for a rom com without being sickly sweet and it was such a delight to watch two people who never quite got over each other despite 10 years and half a country difference find their way back to each other.

Given The Rebound Play is a shorter book the ending did wrap up a little quicker than I would have liked. I think another 50 pages or so would’ve let everything play out perfectly but thankfully the dual POV did help to expand on some of the plot line quite quickly.

4 stars - rounded to 4.5 for the Gilmore Girls and Emily Henry references as well as unlocking a new trope for me (jock and bookworm) 🧡

I think this book will hold a special place in my heart for a long while 💗

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

This was a cute, second chance romance between former high school sweethearts. Both Dan and Kiera were enjoyable characters, and you couldn't help but root for their reunion and a happily ever after. This apparently was book two in a series, but I didn't feel like I was missing out reading it as a stand-alone.

3 stars

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC! This was a quick (176 pages), binge-able hockey romance. Though, I did feel it was a little lacking in substance and plot, but it was a short and entertaining read. It did not leave me needing more (other than more plot and more development). Consider this to be more of a novella than novel. I would say this would be a great book if you are unsure about hockey romances. It also did make me even more excited about fall.

This book had a cute second chance romance storyline. Some of it was predictable but it was still such a cute read. Thank you for the ARC!

Keira and Dan were high school sweethearts but parted ways so each could pursue their dreams. A decade later, they are both in their hometown, kindling a flame that never really died. These characters were so beautifully crafted, and I loved how the story unfolded. The humor was perfectly placed, the small town of Maple Falls was Gilmore Girls caliber dreamy, and the romantic gestures were delightful. I loved this story, and it has me so excited to read the rest of the Love on Thin Ice series! Highly recommend.

Thank you to Wild Lime Books for gifting me with an ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

Dan and Keira were high school sweethearts. They were each others first love and together till they left for university. It has been 10 years since they broke up but they have neither forgotten nor stopped loving each other.
Dan is back in their home town for a charity match, giving them a second chance at HEA.
This was a cute and quick read. I really liked that Dan and Keira still had feelings for each other after all these years, and did not really waste time expressing them.
Overall a cute, clean read !