Title/Author:
“The Tao of Hockey” by
Melanie Ting
Tags:
Ice hockey, fictional,
romance
Publish date:
December 26, 2015
Length:
222 pages
Rating:
5 of 5 stars (outstanding)
Review:
Eric Fairburn has been
given a second chance for a professional hockey career in North America. Five
years earlier he was involved in a drunk driving accident and after playing in
Switzerland as well making himself stronger physically,mentally and emotionally
he is ready for his tryout with the Vancouver Vice of the American Hockey
League. During this training, he meets a mysterious beautiful woman who will
change him in other ways as well.
That is the premise of
this excellent hockey romance by Melanie Ting. Not only does she portray Eric
as a man whom everyone wants to succeed, but she also shows her knowledge of
the sport of hockey and the training involved to make a team. The scenes with Eric and his trainer Tony are
great as well as the sequences during training camp.
The woman to whom Eric
opens up, Josie, is a little more mysterious but also a well-developed
character as well. She has had her own issues and is now a successful stuntwoman
on movie sets. Together she and Eric
make an interesting pair that the reader can't help but cheer for both of them.
The story is written
from Eric's point of view, something that impressed me with Ting's writing. I
have felt that it is difficult to write a story from the point of view from a
character the opposite gender of the author. To do so effectively the author
has to have done his or her homework to know the thoughts and feelings of the
other gender, something not easy to do. That, along with nearly everything else
about this story, makes it a must read for those who enjoy sports romances.
I wish to thank Ms.
Ting for providing a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Book Format Read:
E-book (EPUB)
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Thanks so much for this review, Lance. I'm glad the male POV was genuine enough for a guy to enjoy. Happy New Year!
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