Social media manager Emilia Anderson's boss is leaving at the end of the current hockey season, and she's being considered to take over as head of the Carolina Comets' media relations department. To prove she can handle the position, Emilia must convince Comets player Owen Smith to agree to an in-depth profile. It's not easy, but Emilia manages to convince the ultra-private Smith to go along with the request. The only problem is that the Comets organization recently implemented a new policy prohibiting staff from dating the players because of an incident with one of Emilia's former co-workers, and Emilia already broke it when she had a secret fling with Smith shortly after she came to work for the team. They've mostly managed to avoid each other ever since, but working closely together on his player profile brings back all of their old feelings. To keep their jobs, they'll have to keep their relationship a secret, but that may prove to be easier said than done.
"Sin Bin" is probably the steamiest Teagan Hunter book I've read so far. Smith was quite the dirty talker! Hockey was the great love of his life, but at 38, he knew that he was quickly approaching the end of his playing career. Loneliness started to creep in around the edges as he contemplated what came next for him, and surprisingly, Emilia could sympathize. She was lonely too after focusing almost exclusively on her career since moving to town after a bad breakup, and I think that was a big part of what drew them together. Even knowing that the relationship was likely to blow up in their faces, I couldn't help rooting for them to end up together, so their happy ending was very satisfying.
Overall, I enjoyed "Sin Bin" and recommend it for all fans of contemporary/sports romance and romantic comedy. I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series, which will feature Smith's teammate Miller. He's been a favorite of mine since the beginning of the series, and I can't wait to find out what's in store for him.
Overall, I enjoyed "Sin Bin" and recommend it for all fans of contemporary/sports romance and romantic comedy. I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series, which will feature Smith's teammate Miller. He's been a favorite of mine since the beginning of the series, and I can't wait to find out what's in store for him.
*Review copy provided by the author via Valentine PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Sin Bin"
I should stay away.
Emilia Anderson is the team's social media manager, and there are strict rules about not fraternizing with the staff. It doesn't matter that we already accidentally broke them—we can't let it happen again.
Besides, my time in the NHL is winding down, and this is my last shot at winning the Cup. I need to focus on the game, not some girl I have no business chasing.
She's ten years younger than me.
She's the assistant coach's niece.
And she works for the team.
She's off-limits...and too hard to resist.
I know better than to play this game...
But it looks like I'm heading to the sin bin.
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