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BXTCHES Gotta Warn: Since I originally read this series out of order and having said that, I only read books #3, 4, and 5. . .I am now rereading the entire series, in order and I have made it back to Ryker and his book. I can now say with confidence that you should read this series in the order in which they written. Characters from previous books continue to make appearances and we also get introductions to future characters. Reading in order really helps keep the balance of the series. 

Ryker will be told through both Ryker and Gray’s POV.

Ryker was introduced to us during Zack’s book and not only did we get introduced, but we also got a small foundation of his story. His wife, Hensley, had an affair with a teammate (not Cold Fury), a nineteen year old teammate, which led to some hands being thrown, which led to Ryker being picked up by the Cold Fury. We also learned that not only did Ryker and Hensley have two daughters (Violet and Ruby), but Hensley decided that she wanted to travel with her new love and because of this, she wanted Ryker to take the girls. This happenstance is what led him to hire Kate. None of this spoils this book, it was all revealed during book #3 (Zack). 

Ryker kicks off (somewhat) with the Cold Fury introducing their new GM. Gray Brannon. The daughter of Brian Brannon, who happens to own the organization. While this may seem like a cut and dry case of nepotism, Gray has earned her spot. She’s 31 years old, an ivy league graduate, a two-time Olympic medalist (hockey, of course) and previously held the title of head scout. She also has some very innovative ways to manage a hockey team (think Moneyball, just on ice). Her and Ryker hit it off from the get go and it’s not much longer after that, that their relationship is taken to a new and really an inappropriate level.

Credentials aside, clearly you can see the issues with a 31 year old female GM, who also happens to be the daughter of the owner. Add in the way she is wanting to steer the team and problems will ensue and we haven’t even got to the Ryker issue yet and all that takes is a little bit of yoga. 

So, the main back and forth in this book is surrounding Gray really having an issue with being in love/lust with a player and the implications that will come with that where her job is concerned. She is well aware of the fact of how important and historical her position is and she’s even more cognizant of what could happen if news of their relationship were to get out. For Ryker, he is quite respectful of the need to keep their relationship under wraps, but things do become a bit difficult when Hensley makes a more permanent appearance in Ryker’s life. The dilemma is really an age old one for women, what will she choose, love or her love for her career? One would think that it’s not really fair for her to have to make a choice and I think you actually may be surprised at how it all comes together in the end.

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Ahhh, the sex between a hockey player and really anyone, however in this case we’re talking about Gray and it’s everything you’d expect it to be. Lots of passion? Check. Lots of orgasms? Check. Lots of dirty talk? Check. The inability to keep your body parts to yourself? Check. So, in a nutshell, it’s what it should be. Dirty, hot, panty ripping, and pleasure inducing fun. 

I love the way that the author characterized Gray in this book. She made her a very strong, fierce woman who makes no apologies for her ambition and going after what it is she wants. She knows how talented and smart she is. On the other hand with Ryker, he was written in a very idea way. He is a loving father who realizes how important it is to be present for his daughters; he was someone who could admit his wrong doings where his marriage failed, even though he wasn’t the one who cheated; he was really understanding of the need Gray has to keep their relationship under wraps and even going out of his way to allow her to have it all, the man and the job. The sexual compatibility between Ryker and Gray was on point. What I’m really trying to say is, it’s going to be really difficult to not fall in love with who Ryker and Gray are.

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