I love this entire series, and this book didn't disappoint. ( )

When I started reading Icebreaker, I had no idea that it was book number nine in Dierdre Martin's New York Blades series. I actually didn't find this out until I was close to the ending of the book. It definitely can be a stand alone. I didn't feel lost or confused about anything at all. Adam and Sinead were a match made in Heaven. Their attraction to one another was practically smoking off the pages as I was reading. Dierdre did such an amazing job describing their emotions and thoughts for one another, that I actually got a tear or two in my eyes. I really felt for Adam the more I read about him and his past. To go through everything he did and still be standing, is very brave. Sinead is also a very strong character and all she has is her family and her job. Like Adam, she too has gone through a lot. But when Adam and Sinead meet, slowly they both start seeing the brighter side of things.Dierdre Martin really has a way with words. I got so lost in Adam and Sinead's emotions almost like they were my own. I was rooting for them from page one. Without giving away any spoilers, I will say that the ending was perfect! The more I read about Sinead and her past, the more I was hoping the book would end the way that it did. This was a great read! Now I guess I have to go buy the first eight books in Dierdre's New York Blades series LOL. 4.5 out of 5 stars! ( )

I shall begin with a little speech. I have only read book 1 so far, and I had no trouble at all jumping to book 9. It's a series about the players finding love, their relatives finding love and so on.

Sinead was uptight, and a workaholic. Adam was quiet and did not talk any more than he had too. One would think that these too would not work together but they did. They both worked hard at their jobs so there they were similar. And Sinead did want to let loose, and Adam was hiding a real sweetie inside. They were good for each other.

The ice-hockey theme, I like that. Sports and romance work well, and here there are other things too. Since Adam plays old school hard hockey and the bosses want a cleaner sport. I like rough hockey, anyway, he feels the pressure.

A nice couple who had some things to go through, the hunt for winning the Stanley Cup, the lawsuit, and a good cast of different characters. I felt right at home in this world, as I had been there many times before.

But what I liked the most, lol, there was a Finnish player in the book. The young star who had to be put in his place. Wohoo, Finland, they even drank some Finlandia vodka. Thumbs up for that.

Recommendation and final thoughts:
A cute romance with a great setting. Who can say no ice-hockey players. And since I feel so at home, I would read more.

Reason for reading:
Sounded good. ( )