Review: Hooked On You (Chicago Rebels #4) by Kate Meader

I really hate to say goodbye to a series I love but the Chicago Rebels went out with a bang with Bren and Violet’s story. Loved them so! I’m going to miss all these great characters… I guess that means I need to get the audios and relive the fun! ;-)

Hooked On You (Chicago Rebels #4) by Kate Meader

The steamy Chicago Rebels series returns with this racy and sassy tale of embittered hearts, second chances, and going for the goal—on and off the ice.

Violet Vasquez never met her biological father, so learning he left his beloved hockey franchise—the Chicago Rebels—to her is, well, unexpected. Flat broke and close to homeless, Violet is determined to make the most of this sudden opportunity. Except dear old dad set conditions that require she takes part in actually running the team with the half-sisters she barely knows. Working with these two strangers and overseeing a band of hockey-playing lugs is not on her agenda…until she lays eyes on the Rebels captain and knows she has to have him.

Bren St. James has been labeled a lot of things: the Puck Prince, Lord of the Ice, Hell’s Highlander...but it’s the latest tag that’s making headlines: washed-up alcoholic has-been. This season, getting his life back on track and winning the Cup are his only goals. With no time for relationships—except the fractured ones he needs to rebuild with his beautiful daughters—he’s finding it increasingly hard to ignore sexy, all-up-in-his-beard Violet Vasquez. And when he finds himself in need of a nanny just as the playoffs are starting, he’s faced with a temptation he could so easily get hooked on.

For two lost souls, there’s more on the line than just making the best of a bad situation… there might also be a shot at the biggest prize of all: love.

5 out of 5 stars

My heart is so ridiculously happy. I loved Violet and Bren's story, they're the perfect match of opposites attract and I couldn't get enough of their heartfelt, sexy ride!

Violet and Bren were like fire and ice and I loved the animosity and tension between them. There was an excellent push and pull happening and I enjoyed their playful banter and snarky comments. Violet was such a wonderful person, so sweet and caring. I freaking loved Bren! I loved his grumpy attitude and how hard he was working to put his life back together. There were so many fantastic scenes that had me falling more in love with them both as the story went on. I really liked their building friendship and relationship and how everything developed, I thought the timing to it all was great.

The character development was awesome. There were some hard truths to learn but it was very healing. I loved watching Bren and Violet open up and grow, accept and forgive and embrace their future. There were fun times and sexy ones too (hello smokin’ hot Scot who has a way with words!) but I really enjoyed the emotional moments as well. I think Kate Meader did an extraordinary job with all the different dynamics and things happening in the story, making me feel like I was right there feeling it all.

The Chase sisters are wonderful! I have adored this complicated relationship between Harper, Isobel, and Violet since the very beginning. They’re very different women in a unique situation and I found it incredibly touching how they forged ahead, worked together, embraced one another, and formed a new family. This foundation was almost more important to me for the overall series than the couples themselves. It was just so meaningful!

This story had the right amount of sweet and sexy with just a touch of drama to keep you on your toes. Amazing characters you can't help but fall in love with. Excellent story and series! You can’t go wrong with the Chicago Rebels!

Complimentary copy received for honest review.