amp Maggie grew up on neighboring farms and their families have been feuding for decades, Now in college, Tate amp Maggie are both attending the same university and cant ignore each other as much as they previously did growing up.
When Maggie catches Tate in a compromising position, she has leverage to blackmail him into sharing the Fall Market booth every weekend, And somewhere along the way while fighting over customers, Tate amp Maggie realize neither of them are the enemy after all, And just maybe, they could work together amp possibly even fall in love,
Blindsided by Victoria Denault is the next installment in the Moo U series, set in Sarina Bowens True North world, I enjoyed this Romeo amp Juliet style, new adult romance, It was full of drama amp fun banter and was overall a really enjoyable romance, This was my first time reading a book by this author amp Id definitely be interested in reading more by her,/stars. Read more of my reviews at sitelinkWhoo Gives A Hoot
Blindsided by Victoria Denault is the first interconnected standalone in the MOO U series connected to Sarina Bowen's World of True North universe and the perfect introduction into this amazing new world full of sexy college hockey players that will pull on your heartstrings.
This hilariously funny enemiestolovers romance packed in all the laughs along with some steamy and swoonworthy moments that left me captivated the entire time.
Magnolia "Maggie" Todd and Tate Adler's families are sworn enemies, which means they should have NEVER found themselves tangled up in any sort of romantic relationship with each other, but with chemistry so off the charts between them, it's no surprise that they did.
There's a thin line between hate and love that these two shouldn't have crossed, but once that line is broken there is NO going back!
The feuding family drama between the Todd and Adler families added to the storyline and I really loved the surprise as to how it all began.
Basically be prepared for that OMFG moment towards the end because it will definitely blow your mind, Overall, a great start to a new interconnect series of standalones and I cannot wait to read all of the books in the Moo U universe, especially if I keep discovering new authors like this amazing gem right here.
Victoria Denault did a phenomenal job setting things up and she will surely gain some new readers with this story!,Tater Tot Stars
So this one really surprised me, Ive never even heard of Victoria Denault, so I didnt know what to expect, I adored this! And it was a solid follow up from Boyfriend by Sarina, and that is a VERY tall order! I really want more stories from this character set, like Daisy and Hank : I loved the forbidden lovers plot, like modern day Montagues and Capulets only with goat cheese and bruised apples.
Super cute and a definite recommend for a fun and sexy hockey romance, Stars
In solidarity with the books title, I found myself quite blindsided by the level of enjoyment I experienced while reading this story.
As enamored as I am with the creation of the multiauthor, multiline sitelinkWorld of True North spearheaded by Sarina Bowen, I honestly read this particular synopsis and had major reservations because of my strong dislike of stories involving blood feuds.
Enemiestolovers I love that for me Im always
keen for this trope to unfold in my romance reads, But blood feuds as a whole concept, with generations of family feeling such ingrained hatred towards others just because of conflicts experienced generations prioryeah, that just boggles the shit out of me and exhausts my laidback, dramafree or at least consciously trying to be self.
Surprisingly, though, even with the family drama/family presence being high in this book, I still found myself completely immersed in the plot and with lead characters, Maggie Todd and Tate Adler.
Studious Maggie and hockey star Tateboth college students working their arses off with their family and farms in mindhave always seen one another as the enemy.
Their neighbouring farms and their large extended families, have hated each other for as long as Maggie and Tate can remember, and it feels only natural to carry on with the loathing, with plenty of shade being thrown every chance they get, on campus and off.
Their dynamic is full of snappy banter and cutting vitriol, but that doesnt stop their mutual attraction from eventually getting the better of them and throwing everything into question.
While having to share a stall at a local market each weekend to sell their goods, Maggie and Tate realise that their commonalities far outweighed their differences, and that, just maybe, their surprising new connection might just be the first step in healing old family wounds, if only they can convince their family to stop hating for one second and actually listen for once.
As expected, I couldnt stand half the family members in this story, The grandfathers, in particular, one asshole drunk and the other a sexist pig were just abhorrent, and it was so depressing to me that their children and their childrens children could all just buy in to the poison they spewed, so willing to just hate the neighbours because “thats the way its always been.
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Thankfully, Maggie and Tate, and a handful of other family members, were bright enough to question the origins of the feud and start trying for change for the better, especially once the realities of Maggie and Tates romantic entanglement changed the scene, wanted or not.
I personally think that strong writing is probably the source of my enjoyment here, despite some of the themes, Denault is a newtome author but damn if I didnt completely devour this book, starttofinish, like a womans half starved, I was that engrossed.
A few things before I wrap up, in case I didnt make these facts clear:
The enemiestolovers trope was really done well for a contemporary book.
Maggie and Tate felt like true enemies at the offset, so the transition to something that grew out of mutual respect and attraction felt genuine and hard won.
Although there isnt much in the way of onpage ice hockey, this is very much a sports romance, with hunky hockey stud Tate embodying the book boyfriend of many a persons dreams.
This may be a new adult book, but its explicit AF, The sex, when it happened, was explosive and steamy and very much a pleasant and welcomed surprise,
Some of the support cast may have been deplorable assholes, but the majority of side characters were a welcomed addition to the story.
Maggies sister, uncles and her friends, and even Tates hockey buddies, all played awesome little roles that added to the levity of the story.
Like Maggie and Tate, I was blindsided by this story in the best way possible, Out today,!!!
How can books about a sport I know nothing about be so comforting to me I have no idea but here we are all the same.
It felt like it had been a while now since I had read any book about college hockey players and when I was presented the opportunity to request some eARCs for the Moo U series in Sarina Bowen's World of True North, I jumped for joy.
Not only that but this in particular had hockey AND Vermont farmers, What more could I want
Maggie Todd and Tate Adler's families have been at it for YEARS, No one remembers why the feud started and no one is interesting in ending it, THAT IS . . until these two are forced to work together and find out that fierce dislike can easily morph into burning passion if they're not careful spoiler alert, they're not.
I really enjoyed the dynamic between these two and the push and pull that never ceased, even after they form a tentative truce that evolves into a whole lot more.
As family dramas tend to, this one unsurprisingly featured some twists and turns and secrets to be uncovered that kept me on my feet until the very end though I had my suspicions, I did NOT figure things out correctly.
I personally have never experienced that level of family chaos and am so thankful for it,
Overall I thought this was a solid start to the Moo U series and a great introduction to certain characters that I'm sure we will see in future books!
Huge thanks to HeartEyes Press and Sarina Bowen for allowing me to read this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion!
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