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Center Ice
- Boston Rebels, Book 1
- Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Andi Arndt
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
I’ve always been a wild card–the first to start a fight on the ice, and the life of the party off it–but appearances can be deceiving.
Being traded to the Boston Rebels could not have come at a better time. With serious family obligations to fulfill and a contract renewal with a new hockey team on the line, I have no time for anything else. I return to Boston knowing I need to buckle down and focus on what really matters.
But the first night I’m back in town, I come face to face with Audrey, my college calculus tutor. We had a brief fling right before I was drafted into the NHL. Now, her five year old son is standing by her side, and I don’t need a tutor to do that kind of math.
Audrey insists she doesn’t want me involved in Graham’s life unless I can commit to being a dad. With everything else going on, this is the worst possible timing.
But every minute I spend with Graham and Audrey feels exactly right, and I’m left questioning everything I thought I wanted.
Because now my goals are shifting, and getting what I really want might come at the expense of the game I’ve given my entire life to.
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- AislynnEvans
- 23-08-24
Sweet & low angst
This was a surprisingly light, fun read for me. I enjoyed Audrey and Drew's reconnection and how easy it was for them to fall for each other again. I didn't find this overly angsty or filled with drama. I was very happy that it didn't rely on miscommunication or lying by omission as the main conflict (as so many secret baby romances I've read do). That's not to say they had great communication, but it wasn't the main focus of the story. I do feel like this centered more around Audrey and Drew as opposed to Drew and Graham (to be fair it is a romance story), but I still enjoyed the relationship building between father and son that did appear on page.
I loved the narration for this book. Andi and Teddy were great, and as go-to narrators for me I knew they would be. They both have such great range as performers and very complementary styles and pacing. It's so easy to listen to them together as the chapters flow well and keep you immersed in the story. Always enjoyable 💜🎧💜
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- Danielle Brown
- 05-09-24
adorable
absolutely loved this.. from a surprise kid to working g things out and coming together the while story was cute and adorable and obviously has hockey so that's always a bonus
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- Kayla L
- 23-08-24
Sweet
This one is sweet, with these two characters navigating a while new experience for them. Drew becomes a dad, and Audrey finally lets someone into her life and be there for her that she's been afraid to before. The two of them are cute together, but then you add in their son, and it makes for a heartwarming book.
The narrator's did a great job bringing this story and these characters to life. But their vice for the characters well and they well bringing emotion into the story. Definitely recommend!
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- S. Cole
- 26-08-24
Center Ice
Center Ice is the first book in Julia Connor’s Boston Rebels series. This is a second chance, surprise baby, hockey romance. Audrey and Drew met in college. Drew needed a math tutor and Audrey was the girl for the job. She would have never dreamed the hot hockey player she was tutoring would ever be into her. They had a quick fling when both of their lives changed. Drew got drafted to the NHL and Audrey found out she was pregnant. Almost six years later Drew gets traded back to his hometown and his agent happens to be Audrey’s older brother. At a team BBQ he sees Audrey and hunts her down. Drew finds out that he has a son that is five years old. Drew now has to manage the trade to his new team, his mother’s health and make room for Audrey and Graham in his life. Drew is the hockey player baby daddy their every woman dreams for. He falls first and immediately is ready to be an amazing father to his son.
Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton did a fantastic job narrating this book.
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- Dektolia
- 05-09-24
Excellent narration
I listened to the audiobook. I'd give the narration by Teddy Hamilton and Andi Arndt five stars. They both did a great job adding more to the story.
The story itself could be read as a stand alone, but it seemed more like it was a later book in a series that I wasn't familiar with. I can see now that it's related to the Frozen Hearts series, also by Julia Connor. I haven't read that one to know how much overlap there is, but I'm wondering if it's more of a continuation of that series.
I received a copy of the audiobook at my request, and the options here are my own.
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- Jenna Stewart
- 27-08-24
Audrey and Drew
3.5/4 star
Dual Narration by Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton
Center Ice was a nice and easy listen with low drama and high spice. Overall, the characters were enjoyable, but they definitely annoyed me at times as well. Audrey and Drew had not seen each other in over 5 years when they attended the same university and Audrey was his tutor. Fast forward 5 years and they are both at a celebration when Drew immediately goes looking for Audrey after a glimpse. He is all in with both Audrey and Graham from the very first meeting. Drew could be a sweetheart, and I enjoyed his interactions with Graham. Although I found this an easy listen there were things I struggled with during the story --- like the reason Audrey never contacted Drew didn't make complete sense to me once finding out how connected they were and how easy it would have been to keep trying. I loved Drew's mom and the moments spent with her were always tender, sweet, and accepting of Audrey and the situation they faced as parents. If you are a fan of single parent, secret child, with plenty of spice this may be a great book for you!
Narration- Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton are what kept me going! They delivered a great performance and had me cheering this couple on.
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- Crystal
- 22-08-24
Hockey romance
Audiobook review: Narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Andi Arndt 3.5 stars for story / 5 stars for performance
* Hockey Romance * Secret Child * Second Chance * Agent's Sister
This was a sweet romantic story in which our main characters had a very short-lived relationship (mainly with her as his tutor) back in college. When they run into each other again, she is a single mother to Graham who, of course, is the spitting image of his dad. I appreciate how there is no "is he or isn't he" moment. The fact that Graham's parentage was a secret for so long seemed unrealistic but otherwise it was a good set up for a second change romance. Graham was super cute, and I would've loved more of him in the story. I love Drew's dedication to his insta-family and Audrey's character was probably my favorite because she is fiercely independent and not so easily won over.
The audio performances were top tier. Teddy Hamilton can do no wrong as far as I'm concerned, and he nailed every emotion perfectly. Andi Arndt was also amazing, as always. This audiobook was easy to listen to straight through due mainly to the entertainment value brought by the narrators.
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- PATRICIA
- 22-08-24
Hockey & Romance, the perfect match!
I do love a good hockey romance, and this story combined some of my favorite tropes. Yes, I was in heaven. Drew is a professional hockey player, who in college needed some help in math. Aubrey, his friend's little sister was his tutor, and to say the least, one night their chemistry ignited. Flash forward six years later, now his best friend is his agent, and he has run into that little sister. And while the chemistry is still there, she harbors a secret. Until it isn't and now all bets are off. Learning he's a dad to Graham, he feels he has lost a lot of time due to his own issues at the time. But now he is ready. Ready for the role of dad, ready for the role of husband and ready to take on the world. But is Aubrey on board with this? Can she trust the man who ignored her all those years ago? Can Drew trust that what they are building is real? This is a fantastic story of growing up, and a second chances. It shows how life can throw things at you, but you can overcome and together, find the right pass to the goal. I loved every minute of this one, from the hockey with kids, to hanging with his mom. It's true to life, romantic, just the right amount of angst and fun!
Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton are the story tellers and what a team for this one. I love these two and cannot praise enough on their ability to dive into the story and find the essence of each character. I feel pulled in and enjoying each moment they create. It's a fabulous listen and one everyone will enjoy.
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- BellaReads
- 23-08-24
5 Stars!
Beautifully written!
Center Ice is the first book in the Boston Rebels series. This is a second chance, surprise baby, hockey romance starring our MCs, Audrey and Drew. They originally met at university (college) when Drew needed a math tutor. Although they both had an attraction to each other, they never were sure about the other’s attraction for them so they kept their feelings locked away until one night when they had a quick fling that changed their lives forever. Following that, Drew got drafted to the NHL and Audrey found out she was pregnant. Six years have since past, and Drew has now been traded back to his hometown. He bumps into Audrey and finds out he is father to 5-year-old Graham. He now has to grapple with this new reality and make room for Audrey and his son, as well as some other things that need his attention like his family and mother’s health issues.
My overall thoughts of this book = Chef’s kiss! 🤌💋 I truly loved it! I’m not normally into the secret/surprise baby trope but this trope was executed so well in this book. I loved the explanation of why Drew did not find out about his son all those years. As for Audrey and Drew’s connection, it was just top-tier! They were just so sweet. They had such great chemistry and you could see how much they both liked each other in the past and how neither forgot about that past relationship with each other. But we still got to see them develop their relationship in the present as they have obviously grown since their college years.
Their story was beautifully written. I loved how strong, caring, and independent Audrey was. And, we cannot forget how sweet and supportive Drew was throughout. I also really liked seeing how well the characters grew from page one, all the way through to the end. Specifically, Audrey carried so much weight as a single parent at the beginning; I really enjoyed seeing her let Drew in and allow his support and comfort. Drew was such a delight as well; seeing him adjust to parenthood and have that relationship with Graham, as well as adjust to his career in a new team, also, with him helping out his mom, whilst allowing that space for her own independence. His character was just such a joy to read (listen) about. This was my first Julia Connors book, and it certainly won't be my last!
Narrated by Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton. Teddy was amazing at capturing the supportive, caring, and sporty moments that Drew provided. Meanwhile, Andi’s performance as Audrey was perfect. I could feel Audrey’s strength, her independence, and her sass in Andi’s performance. They were both fantastic and brought these characters, and this story to life.
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- Erin
- 23-08-24
Sweet & Swoony
I am a sucker for a good second chance romance, and this one had me sucked right in from the start.
I absolutely adored Drew, he is so kind and caring. He had such a big heart, even if he sometimes struggles with navigating his new life, he is always there when he’s needed. I adore the little notes he leaves. Swoon!
The chemistry between Drew and Audrey is amazing, the angst, the tension, the falling hard. They are so good together.
This was full of family, friends, & forgiveness.
Andi Arndt and Teddy Hamilton did a fantastic job bringing this second chance romance to life.
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