This is the third book in the series, and the people from previous books do make some appearances in this book (they are a Hockey Team after all) I do think that you could read this as a stand-alone.
Stephanie Archer is back with the next Vancouver Storm player and this time it's all about being a good Wingman, on and off the Ice:
Darcy is just getting out of a long-term relationship and
engagement that had been failing for the past years. And what better way than
to move on is to move in with her Best Friend Hayden and convince him to be her
Wingman as she tries to navigate the dating (and hooking up world). But when
out practice flirting and kissing sessions push the bounds of their friendship,
Darcy and Hayden are not sure where the other stands. All Hayden knows is he
hates seeing Men hit on Darcy and all Darcy knows is that Hayden has always
been a playboy who doesn’t do relationships. But Maybe just Maybe this Wingman
has been waiting for Darcy all along.
I have really enjoyed the first two installments in
this series. I like that Archer writes about adults and more mature
relationship but keeps me laughing at the same time and this book is no
exception. Hayden and Darcy are so cute together in their interactions that you
can’t help but wonder why they do not see it (many of the other Hockey guys do
though). I personally do not I like the miscommunication trope, to me I just
find to frustrating that people cannot just talk about things. I understand it
going on for a bit as two people, who are best friends try to figure out a new dynamic,
but I felt like it went on a bit too long in this book.
Honestly, how could you read this book and not love Hayden
and Darcy by the end of this book. They are extremely cute together and i cannot get over how supportive they are as each
other as well. How Hayden just supports Darcy to be who she wants to be and to
be her true self is just swoon worthy. The thing that does set them apart is
that they do have history together, one as Best Friends since College but still History. Plus,
when Hayden finds out how Kit had been treating Darcy in their relationship, he
knew he had to do everything to help her.
I like how Archer throws out a social more series issue in
her books and in this book, it is women in STEM. I love how Archer wove it into
the plot so that it makes sense and isn’t just thrown in there to have it.
I did see a few similarities from the first two books in the
series in regard to plot points or scenarios. Also, I think the book needed
more Garden Gnomes (Yes, I am series about this).
If you enjoy the tropes of Friends to lovers and Roommates,
then this book is for you. Throw in some witty banter and jokes and some
spiciness later in the book, I'm sure you will enjoy this.
This is a great addition to this series. I devoured this book and if
it was not obvious above, I just adored Hayden and Darcy. Can't wait for the
next book in this series. Can’t wait for the next book in this series that is
teased quite a bit in this one.
Enjoy!!!