Love in Overtime is a sweet grumpy-sunshine rom com set in the lovely small town of Maple Falls. Cooper is a stoic and quiet hockey player who does not mind keeping to himself. He’s known for his hockey skills, not his smiles. He has friends and gets along well with others, he’s just not the charismatic one on the team. Lucky for him, his new publicist, Blaire, is outgoing and social enough for all of them! Blaire wants to get Cooper more publicity, especially since his team is playing in a charity event. The more time they spend together, the more things heat up (in a totally sweet way). I love their confidence and determination to go after what they want. The fall festival backdrop creates many specialty themed romantic moments that are just perfect who love the hallmark picturesque scenes. I enjoy the quick glances at other characters who have been introduced in this series, but no worries, no other plots are given away and this one holds its own as a standalone.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

This is a sweet insta-love hockey romance with zero spice. Tropes: grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity and insta love.

Cooper is the perfect grumpy sunshine. Blaire is adorable and so bubbly. Blaire is handed Cooper as a client when his publicist retires. After weeks of zoom calls they meet at Maple Falls for a charity hockey tournament that lets 6 weeks. They feel an instant connection when they meet in person. As time goes on they can no longer hide the connection they have and need to decide what the future looks like for them.

I really enjoyed this story!

I thought that the story was well written and that it had a well planned out plot.

The characters were well developed and they worked well together, there was some really great interaction between them and I loved getting to know more about them as the book progressed.

It was a romantic and sexy story that had me turning the pages.

It is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!

Love in Overtime is a short and sweet hockey romance that you won't want to miss. It checks off my favorite themes of small town and grumpy/sunshine together. The main characters are so great, Blair is a force of nature and Cooper needs some love.

Thank you netgalley for Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin

Melissa Baldwin has done it again! "Love in Overtime" is a hit! Or should I say "Gooooooollll." I wasn't sure what to expect with this hockey series, but what I discovered were characters with a lot of heart and humor, and a charming small town. I loved the sweet Hallmark style storyline and can't wait to pick up the next book in the series.

4/5 Stars

Thank you so much to Xpresso Book Tours and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC copy of this book. All reviews are my own.

Love in Overtime was a cute read and is perfect to get you over a slump or if you're just looking for a pick me up. The two leads are likeable and form a cute couple but I would have loved to see more of their relationship develop before they finally meet in person. The cast of characters are also equally likeable and I would definitely look into reading their books. Baldwin does a good job of showing the two leads consider what admitting their falling for each other means and also having them consider what they are willing to sacrifice in being together.

Love in Overtime is part of the Love on Thin Ice sweet small town hockey romcom series. It's a slow burn, grumpy-sunshine, workplace romance set in a small town with all the sizzle and chemistry, but none of the spice. There are 7 novellas in the Love on Thin Ice series, all based in the small but endearing Maple Falls.

I love the potential that Cooper and Blair have as a couple, typical grumpy hockey player meets bubbly sunshine publicist. It's short and sweet but it made for a lovely Sunday evening read.

I would have liked there to have been more detail over their weeks together as it felt like it lacked longevity and I feel like there is so much potential to build on this couple and their story - but it is a novella. I would love to see more of Cooper and Blair!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Short and sweet hockey romance. I would recommend if you want a light hearted romance. This is book 4 in a series of interconnected stand alone. Each book is from a different author and I love how each author gets to make to write their own story but in the same town.

A grumpy and sunshine romance, the story of Cooper and Blair. Both great characters and you want everything to work out for them. I liked how it was told from both points of view, and how it links to the other books in this series.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

This was a nice and easy fall read with small town and grumpy to sunshine vibes. Loved the setting in Maple Falls and the reason these hockey players came to Maple Falls.

“Thank you Blair for giving me a reason to smile”. Loved this and how Blair brought Cooper out of his shell. This was a short but good read and I can’t wait for more in this series.

Yet another feel good hockey/fall romance in Maple Falls.

Short, easy read that is a perfect addition to the Love on Thin Ice series.

Something must be in the water in Maple Falls because everyone who goes there (and lives there) falls in love, ironically during fall!

The light read will keep you turning the pages, watching the love story click into place.

Cooper and Blair make a great pair, super relatable characters and likeable! Loved the dynamic they had together, and the dynamic of the other town characters involved as well.

Perfect cozy read!

Thank you NetGalley for my ARC!

When his publicist retires, Cooper reluctantly hires Blair as a replacement ahead of the Ice Breakers charity games. They have only met on Zoom, so when they meet in person, they are surprised to find that spark fly.

Read if you like:
-Coworker Romance
-Grumpy x Sunshine
-Sweet (Not Spicy) Romance

This was a cute addition to the Love on Thin Ice Series. I always love a grumpy hockey player and his sunshine girl. I wish we had been given a look at those Zoom calls though.

Really quick, cute and cozy fall read! Cooper sounds like my type a guy!! Broody and sweet! This book had me wanting to go to Washington for the fall festival haha this is part of a multi author series but can be read as a stand alone.

Received free to read via NetGalley for my honest review

I take it back, THIS was my favorite so far. I love a PR/grumpy hockey player romance. It was such a great slow burn, and so so sweet. I’m such a fan of this series, LOVE LOVE LOVE

Want to start with the thanking NetGallery and Melissa Baldwin for the ARC in exchange for a honest review.

Overall the book is a nice, easy quick read. But in saying that it also felt extremely rushed. And in that rushing I just felt no connection to either lead character. They seem nice and all, I just don’t really care what happens to them.

And with being a huge hockey fan, the hockey parts left me feeling like the author didn’t know much about the sport. For example in chapter 11 the authors says copper “scanned the crowds and spotted Blair on the sidelines.” There are no sidelines in hockey. You got the ice, bench and crowd.

There’s other passages that have the same kind of thing. “Who then makes a goal” ch 12, should be scored a goal. Also in same chapter “mascot is sliding around on the rink” the rink is the building. Should say “sliding around on the ice”.

It gets worse in chapter 13. “Dawson is on fire at the net, blocking shot after shot” should be in net, not at net.

“In the third period, Coach Doug makes a genius move and puts Scotty in the game”. Unlike football or basketball there are line changes through the entire game. Scotty wouldn’t be sitting just until the third period for the lucky chance to get into the game. That would be a wasted roster space.

“We’re still fighting hard in the final quarter despite being exhausted.” The third period (there are no quarters) is the final period. Not sure if the author meant the overtime period here or thought hockey had 4 quarters.

Yes I’m nitpicking but as a sports fan and especially hockey, when authors don’t get the sports parts right, it just kills books for me.

Number 4 in the Love on Thin Ice series is by far my favourite yet! It has the best banter, the biggest teddy bear in our male Mc and the fall feels are even more rampant in this addition to the series. I can’t stop gushing about this one and don’t know how the rest will top this

Thanks so much for this ark!!!

What a perfect start to fall!! I love the “pine” falls!! What a cute town and I loved the festivities of it all. This book definitely felt so fast? I know it’s a shorter story but they suddenly say I love you? And completely brush over the dynamics of there situation. Overall this was light fun and quick.

This was the perfect romance book to get ready for the Fall season! I love that it was such a quick read. If you're looking for a sweet, clean romance book to get in the Fall spirit, this is for you! I'm looking forward to reading the other books in the series.

It’s not often I read a romance where an athlete falls for this publicist. I liked the concept but the chemistry was lacking and the characters came across as flat.

We first meet Blair in the second novel and she is introduced as Kiki’s friend. To be honest I completely forgot she existed. Just as she was barely present in Kiki’s book, their friendship was barely present in this one.

I sort of know I wasn’t going to like Cooper when we meet him in the previous book. I usually like the grumpy guy who falls for the sunshine FMC. However, it was like he was trying to pretend to be grumpy but was actually a decent guy. We get brief snippets of him saying he had a rough childhood but we don’t see that.

Like I said I enjoyed the plot but it seemed rushed, there was no chemistry between them (felt kind of like a fling of convenience), and the characters were flat.

However it is worth the read.

I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.

Best if read in order but not necessary. Each book features a different couple but they are all interconnected through the characters.
He would be happy if he could just play hockey and leave the publicity to everyone else. Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Having to deal with a new publicist doesn't help... then he meets her. She's aware of his reluctance and ready for it. Her growing feelings for him might be a problem though. How do they handle the situation? Will they stay professional or will the lines get crossed?.

I received a copy of this book from the author. Review voluntarily given.