I loved this book so much! The romance was so cute and I loved their banter. If you are looking for grumpy sunshine this book is for you!

This is book #4 in the cutest multi-author hockey romance Love On Thin Ice series. Based in the adorable small town of Maple Falls around a charity hockey team called The Icebreakers. They can all be read as standalones but I am loving reading them in order and learning about the characters and places mentioned in each previous book!

Love In Overtime is Cooper and Blair’s story and holy grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract, this was the sweetest! Cooper is a no nonsense, quiet, not known for smiling kind of guy, and Blair is bubbly, always excited, and crazy outgoing. He falls fast and hard, and she isn’t far behind. I read somewhere that this is a slow burn, but honestly, I don’t agree. It is more of an insta love and a quick read on top of that so the story moves fast, but not at all in a bad way.

As the story develops Cooper’s layers are peeled back and he is such a sweetheart and Blair is the cutest basic girl who loves all things small town fall and I couldn’t get enough of them! Even with the bonus content, I wanted more! I loved their chemistry and connection and hope to see more of them in the books to come.

This was my first read by Melissa Baldwin and I am loving how this series is introducing me to all of these talented new authors. Go do yourself a favor and read these books! They’re all so perfectly unique yet connected.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read and review this book.

The only thing Cooper enjoys is playing hockey. He is not interested in the extra activities surrounding it, and the only reason he agrees to the charity tournament is because of the children.
Blair has just landed her dream job - to be Coopers publicist. He is known to be a grump and not easy to work with. She is all ready for the challenge, but not ready for the crush she has developed on him.
This was a cute grumpy/ sunshine read. It was a short and quick read. All the 7 books are based during the same time frame, and we get to enjoy seeing on outsiders view to them blooming.
This was my 2nd book in this series, and I am definitely enjoying them.

This was the 4th book in this series and it is hard to believe that each one was written by a different author! It all flows so well, but each seem to add a little something different. This was an adorable story of the Bubbly Publicist and the Grumpy Hockey Player changing each other's life forever. I adored this story! This was my first book by Melissa Baldwin, but it will not be my last! I already have 2 more to read! Don't forget to read thru to the authors note at the end and there is a bonus epilogue link with a wonderful surprise! Thanks #Netgalley for this amazing ARC! On to the next in the series!

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. I enjoyed the grumpy and sunshine trope from this book. Cooper doesn't have an easy time having fun and is known for being grumpy by the public. Blair is a publicist who enjoys having fun and being joyful. Cooper and Blair have an instant love and a slow-burn relationship. They become good working peers and friends, leading to a great relationship. Blair brings out the best in Cooper and helps him come out of his shell. While I enjoyed this book, it seemed to move quickly, and I wish this book were a little longer so we could have read more about this relationship. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

A great story, engaging funny and fast paced. I absolutely adore hockey romances and this one is up there with the more trending titles. A must read if you love this kind of sports romance

This is the Grumpy/sunshine trope done right. Cooper was actually just kind of grumpy, not just straight up rude like most guys in the grumpy/sunshine trope. Their romance was so cute and it was so fun to be back in Maple Falls. I can’t wait to read the next book!

Love in Overtime is the fourth book in the Love on Thin Ice series, which is a series of small town romcoms with each volume being written by a different romance author. This one is by Melissa Baldwin.

The series take place in the small town of Maple Falls, centering around a charity hockey competition. This volume stars Blair and and Cooper. Cooper usually plays for the Tennessee Wolves, but he is coming to Maple Falls to play for the Ice Breakers. For some reason he doesn’t have the best reputation in the league and is seen as grumpy. Blair is taking over as his new publicist and it is only during this trip that he is finally meeting her face to face. Upon meeting, feelings flourish at first sight for both of them, but can they get together for a happily ever after? Well of course, it wouldn’t be much of a romance if they couldn’t, right? lol. We’ve seen both of the characters in the background of the previous books and now they take center stage. Blair bubbly positive personality makes her instantly likable, so naturally you’ll want her to find love. Cooper gets described as grumpy in the previous books and I was expecting there to be some kind of conflict or reason for this, but honestly he didn’t really come off as that much of a grump. And there wasn’t much in the way of them falling in love or anything threatening to keep them apart. So the truth is that this one comes off as more of just a sweet falling in love story. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. It added another layer to the Maple Falls saga, where love in definitely in the air for … well, everyone, lol. Like the previous books, this is on the short side, making it quite easy to read in only a sitting or two. It would be really fun to see Hallmark or some other service make the entire book series into a limited series, introducing us to all the characters and allowing us to witness all of the various relationships coming together as at the same time. I can totally picture getting to see the certain events (like the party or the farmer’s market, etc.) from all the various POVs. I’d like to thank the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an eARC of Love in Overtime.

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

Cooper and Blair have an instant attraction when they meet at the airport. The only problem is Blair is Cooper's new agent.

Read this if you love:
- hockey romance
- kissing only/hallmark type romance
- happily ever after
- small town romance
- no 3rd act breakup
- instalove

This was just a happy, Hallmark movie minus the slight drama, book! A perfect fall read for when it's a lil chilly outside and you want something light but still has some personality and swooniness along with some funny moments. I'll definitely be reading more from this author!

Received this as an ARC. I really liked Blair in the quick moments we saw her in Kiera’s book! Cooper being the grumpy hockey player was intriguing. I wanted more substance to their relationship. It was almost too quick for me. I didn’t have time to feel their connection. Would give this 3.5 stars. I love Maple Falls and love that with each book we get to be brought back to this magical town. I can’t wait for the next book!

If you love small town love stories or sports romances look no further than Love in Overtime (Love on Thin Ice #4). This is a series written by multiple authors set in the small town, town of Maple Falls, Washington and Cooper and Blair’s journey and it’s a great addition to the series. Blair has just become Copper’s new publicist and her first job is to get the grumpy hockey player to mix in and play for a charity team put together in Maple Falls. The only thing that softens Cooper is the children’s charity that is going to benefit but will Blair turn Cooper’s life upside down…..one click this little gem to find out. I loved everything about this book, I fell hard and fast for Cooper and Blair is the girl I want as a new best friend. The town moto is “You’ll Never Want To Leave Maple Falls” and after reading this quick story that’s exactly how I felt, I swooned and I giggled but more importantly I was left smiling and a sure sign I have just finished a great read.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me access to this book in exchange for a honest review!

First off I would like to say this book made for a fun and easy fall-themed read. It was low-stakes and surrounded with fun fall activities. I enjoyed the banter the two characters had between them and the romance was sweet and not over the top! Overall I would recommend this book for a quick and easy read that leaves you feeling happy at the end.

This book was short, sweet and perfect fall cozy vibes sort of book.
The storyline moves quickly, it didn't get lost in the minutia and drag on. It was a great Saturday morning read.
It can definitely be read as a standalone without needing to read the others within this world, which is nice. But can also be read as a great weekend binge if you're a hockey romance girl feeling like a good cozy weekend of fall reading.

Love in Overtime is part of the Love on Thin Ice Series. This series is a sweet, small-town hockey romance series. I have read all of the books so far in the series and have enjoyed them all. If you are looking for steam, this isn't the series for you, but if you are looking for farmer's markets, fall festivals and hot hockey players meeting their forever person, this is the series for you. Cooper and Blair are a great couple and I really like that we didn't have to deal with any scandal in this book. Too many books feel they must throw in angst to make the book interesting. This book didn't do that and it still keep me interested from start to finish. 4.5 stars rounded to 5. Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy.

Where do I begin with this one....

One thing that bothered me was before Blair and Cooper met in person, when they were talking over e-mail or text, Cooper was giving very short, one-word responses and not feeding into the small talk that Blair is a fan of. However, right after they meet in person at the airport, there was plenty of small talk and times when his responses were way longer than her questions. It just seemed a bit off when only a few pages before that Cooper mentioned that he didn't want to talk to Blair and was not a fan of his new publicist, and Blair was put off slightly by the lack of responses from Cooper. The change came pretty quickly, with absolutely no build up or nothing that really signified this change in a way that made sense to me.

I guess the insta-love definitely contributed to the sudden change in Cooper's personality, but the insta-love was also portrayed in a way that wasn't as unique as I wish it was. I know there's not really many ways that it can be portrayed in a way that hasn't been done before but the "I saw her for the first time and all of the sudden I'm a different person and obsessed" thing was not my thing.

The lack of chemistry was pretty apparent, at least for me. The conversations were lackluster, banterless, an were just flat overall. The banter was literally just him constantly saying the name of the town incorrectly and her constantly correcting him. I don't get it. He's a grown man and the MMC of the book, but his main characteristics are being dry and not bothering to care.

The book was pretty short, and I feel like that contributed to the lack of content that I observed throughout the book. Everything seemed really rushed, including the romance, which was 90% of this story. Also, because the romance took up a huge part of the book, there was barely any other plot points, which definitely could have helped this book.

The good thing about the romance was that there was no third act break up in this book. But I also believe that there would not have actually been space for one. The book definitely needed to be way longer, but for the small amount of pages, it wasn't a bad book overall, just not for me.

Thank you for the eARC of this book. Due to the low rating, I will not be giving the book a star rating on GoodReads.

Cooper, a professional hockey player, meets Blair, his publicist, for the first time f-2-f when they each arrive in Maple Falls for a charity hockey tournament. Adorably, it's love at first sight. Cooper is an adorable grumpy cinnamon roll who follows Blair around like the precious, cute puppy he is. They're too cute.

I received an ARC of LOVE IN OVERTIME. I was not paid for my review.

Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin is the perfect blend of romance, charm, and self-discovery! From the first page, I was hooked by the relatable and witty protagonist, who navigates her life with a mix of determination and vulnerability. The author masterfully balances humor with heartfelt moments, making the story both engaging and emotionally resonant.

Baldwin’s talent for creating authentic, likable characters shines through, and the chemistry between the leads is undeniable. Their relationship develops naturally, filled with genuine emotion and the kind of tension that makes you root for them every step of the way.

One of the highlights is the setting—vividly depicted and perfect for the story’s cozy, yet dynamic atmosphere. While the pacing overall is great, there were a few moments where the plot felt a bit predictable. Some twists might have been more impactful if they weren’t so easy to see coming.

However, this didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment of the book. The characters' journey of growth more than makes up for it, and the romance is everything you want in a feel-good love story.

Overall, Love in Overtime is a delightful read for anyone looking for a fun and uplifting romance.

Blair and Cooper's story has elements of workplace romance, grumpy/sunshine, he falls first, and a touch of forbidden love. It's a fun read with a broody male lead who meets the right woman to help him put down some of the walls he's built. I enjoyed the story, but I didn't feel like the conflict was substantial, and I felt like there was a lot of telling and not a lot of showing when it came to the romance, but overall Love in Overtime is another score for the Love on Thin Ice series!

Thank you to Xpresso Book Tours for gifting me with an ARC to review! All opinions are my own.

Love in Overtime is book 4 in the Love on Thin Ice series by Melissa Baldwin.
I loved being back in Maple Falls with Cooper and Blair.
A sweet and charming hockey romance story that kept me turning the pages.
A fun small town romance series each book is written by multiple authors.
I absolutely adored every single thing! The characters, the plot, the writing. It was great.
I can’t wait to read the next three.