Checking It Twice by Claire HastingsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
"Checking It Twice" by Claire Hastings is part of the multi-author Naughty List series and also ties into the Atlanta Rising series, though it works well as a standalone.
After her colleagues teasingly describe her as a Goody Two-Shoes, first grade teacher Haven Taylor sets out to shed her good girl reputation by creating and checking off items on a "naughty list." She's working on her list at a local sports bar when she runs into her brother's best friend, professional soccer player DB Elliot, and realizes that he would be the perfect person to help her in her quest. He reluctantly agrees, mainly because he can't stand the thought of Haven completing the items on her list with another man - especially the one-night stand. He's secretly had feelings for Haven for years, but the bro code meant that his best friend's little sister was off-limits. He's thrilled to finally have his chance with her, even if it has to end before they head home to spend Christmas with their families. But will they really be able to say goodbye when the time comes?
This story was so much fun! I loved how cute and playful Haven and Elliot were; for someone who claimed to be a grump, he never seemed to be very grumpy around her. I also loved that Haven called Elliot "Dobby" because it reminded me of the little house elf from Harry Potter, though smoking hot dirty talker Elliot really couldn't have been less like the original Dobby if he tried. Their feelings for each other were apparent from the start, but it took working on the list together to push them out of the friendship comfort zone and open them up to the possibility of a romantic relationship. Their concerns about Haven's brother's reaction to their romance were understandable, but I'm glad they were able to work through those relatively easily because it was obvious that they belonged together.
I highly recommend "Checking It Twice" for all contemporary/sports romance and romantic comedy fans and look forward to whatever Hastings writes next.
*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
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