RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW: Open Fire (Florida Glaze, #3) by ME Carter

His chestnuts will be roasting…

With just 24 hours to hang out with his dad, Becker Bell is determined to get home for Christmas. Things aren’t looking promising. Multiple delays are making it harder than necessary to get where he needs to be, leaving him frustrated and even worse… bored. That is, until a scattered redhead is knocked right off her feet in front of him.

Sloan Webster just wants to be with her family for the holidays. However, between security mishaps and several hours’ worth of delays, it seems the universe is against her. But when an unexpected good Samaritan offers his assistance, things begin looking up.

Maybe there’s time for a Christmas miracle after all…

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My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review. 

Sloan and Becker find themselves stranded at an airport, trying to get home for Christmas. Initially on their own, they discover they are on the same flight and have plenty of time to kill, so they spend it together. There isn't a ton to do in the airport, but they definitely find ways to entertain themselves and in the process, they get to know each other. 

Now, there isn't a lot of spice in this book, but honestly, it didn't need it. But there is a lot of possibility of spice. It's clear that Sloan and Becker like each other, but their current situation is being stranded at the airport with lots of other people. And they are headed home to see family, but they will eventually be back in the same city. Lots of possibilities. 

I started this book while I was on a couple hour bus ride and I was able to finish it while I was still on the bus ride. It was an absolute delight and I couldn't put it down!

Author Bio

My name is ME Carter and I have no idea how I ended writing books. I'm more of a story teller (the more exaggerated the better) and I happen to know people who helped me get those stories on paper.

I love reading (read almost 300 books last year), hate working out (but I do it anyway because my trainer makes me), love food (but hate what it does to my butt) and love traveling to non-touristy places most people never see.

I live in Houston with my four kids, Mary, Elizabeth, Carter and Bug, who was just a twinkle in my eye when I came up with my pen name. Yeah, I'll probably have to pay for his therapy someday for being left out.

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RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW: Trial by Fire (Florida Glaze Hockey #2) by M.E. Carter

Chemistry this explosive can’t stay hidden for long…

Prestyn Caine doesn’t want to be known as a “hotel princess.” She wants to be recognized by the men in her family for who she is - a strong and confident business woman. Instead, she finds herself banging on the glass ceiling her great-grandfather put in place long ago. As if that wasn’t enough, her one foray into dating ended with her accidentally being the “other woman.” Needless to say, her faith in men is dwindling quickly.

Nick Williams hates wearing the title of Tampa’s Bachelor of the Year. He shies from any additional publicity of being a professional hockey player. Even dating without being hounded by the media doesn’t seem like a possibility. It doesn’t help to discover the untoward way his sister’s marriage fell apart. Any ability he had to trust others is quickly evaporating.

Still, despite the tumultuous way their paths cross, Prestyn and Nick have an undeniable attraction. With their busy careers and mutual disdain for the spotlight, a no-strings attached non-relationship is an ideal setup for both of them.

As long as they can keep their feelings in check, it doesn’t matter how much things heat up… right?

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My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review. 

I love when "let's fake date to scratch an itch" is paired with "I definitely won't develop feelings for you". You know going in that the itch will not be scratched and there will be feelings developed. It's just so lovely to watch unfold. 

Nick and Prestyn were both very likable characters. I loved him because he wasn't your stereotypical athlete. He was pretty sensitive and loved poetry. Prestyn was the only woman in the family business, trying to prove herself. She was a badass who knew what she wanted and went after it. And when these two get together their chemistry was off the charts.

Thanks to Nick's sister, Nick and Prestyn meet in a very unconventional way. And there is a little bit of rocky start to their arrangement, but thankfully they are able to work through their issues. Overall there was very little drama throughout the book and that just added to my enjoyment of this story. 

Since Nick plays for the Florida Glaze we get characters that we met in the previous book as well as the enjoyable shenanigans they get up to. You don't need to read the previous book to enjoy this one, but you should definitely go back and read it if you haven't 

Author Bio

My name is ME Carter and I have no idea how I ended writing books. I'm more of a story teller (the more exaggerated the better) and I happen to know people who helped me get those stories on paper.

I love reading (read almost 300 books last year), hate working out (but I do it anyway because my trainer makes me), love food (but hate what it does to my butt) and love traveling to non-touristy places most people never see.

I live in Houston with my four kids, Mary, Elizabeth, Carter and Bug, who was just a twinkle in my eye when I came up with my pen name. Yeah, I'll probably have to pay for his therapy someday for being left out.

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RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW: Under Fire by (Florida Glaze Hockey #1) M.E. Carter

Tempers are about to flare and sparks are about to fly…

Tucker Hayes is holding a grudge. After being unexpectedly traded from his beloved professional hockey team in San Antonio, he’s still trying to mesh with his new teammates in Tampa. It’s going fine, but that’s just it… fine.

Lacy Hawkins is holding a grudge of her own. She blames the man who left her alone five years ago and caused her dreams to die a slow and painful death. Now it takes all her energy everyday just to stay afloat.

When their paths unexpectedly cross again, drinks are thrown and anger becomes the norm. But Tucker and Lacy have to find a way to stop fanning the flames if they want to come out unscathed.

Because when you’re under fire, the innocent can get burned…

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My Review

I received an advanced copy of this book with the promise of an honest review. 

I love the start of a new series! I have read the author's previous books, so I was already familiar with Tucker, but there is also a short story called Playing with Fire that came out before this essentially sets up this story. You don't have to read it before reading this one, but it is worth the read. 

The thing I love about books by this author is that there is drama, but I never feel like it's too much drama. Don't get me wrong, I love a drama filled book, but I don't always want one or feel like the story warrants one. 

Gah! Tucker is such a sweetheart. I just adored him. He had no problem stepping up and taking responsibility. And I really did enjoy Tucker and Lacy as a couple. I did get a little frustrated with Lacy and her doubts, but I understood why she had them. I just wish she had gotten over things a little earlier in the book. Because of those doubts, this book is a slow burn, which I liked, but I wanted a little more steam from them. 

This book is sweet and a little sexy at times with a side of humor brought to you by some adorable children. A few familiar faces make cameos in this book and I always enjoy that. I look forward to the next book in this series!