Book Review: If You Love Me by Helena Hunting

Since first meeting Roman I have wanted his story, needed it... and it did not disappoint. I loved the chemistry between Roman and Lexi and was filled with anticipation for them to get together. If You Love Me was such a fantastic read and is not to be missed.

If You Love Me (Toronto Terror #4) by Helena Hunting

Two nights with her ruined me for all other women, but I never got the chance to make her mine.

I’m the pinnacle of control. I protect the net, my team, and my daughter.
It’s my final season and I can’t afford any distractions.
Except our new assistant coach just walked in.
And I would know her face anywhere.
She’s the one I dream about.

That weekend, I was just a man—not the legend, the dad, the mentor.
I didn’t care that I was a decade older.
For the first time in my life, I was ready to risk everything if it meant having her.
Until I woke up to an empty bed and no note.
Three years of wishing I knew how to find her, now she’s my new boss.

I can be patient.
But for her—I want to break all the rules.

5 out of 5 stars

If You Love Me was a fantastic second chance romance, I loved it! It was incredibly entertaining with great characters and I was smiling and fanning myself the entire time. I loved the build as Roman and Lexi came together, I couldn’t get enough of all the tension, angst, and flirting as they found their way to an incredible happily ever after!

I have loved Roman since book one and was thrilled he was finally getting an HEA. I loved meeting Lexi and felt for her as I learned all about her past and struggles. I loved how hard she worked to make it in the hockey world and her determination. The moment when they meet again and reconnect was awesome. I loved them circling each other and how they fought their feelings as they got reacquainted. I could feel how much they wanted each other, but since there was the obstacle of Lexi being Roman’s coach, it created a nice amount of conflict. Roman’s pursuit of Lexi and all his flirting made me swoon. The sexual tension between them was palpable, it’s like they were vibrating with it. I loved the mild drama it created as they tried to stay away from each other. I loved that building chemistry between them, I was filled with anticipation for them to get together. When their passion finally explodes, it's through the roof steamy!

I loved Lexi’s relationship with her sisters and how she was there for them, and all the emotion happening because of those circumstances. I also loved how much Roman embraced her sisters and the bonds he formed with them. I loved the wonderful friend group that’s been established and how the Badass Babe Brigade embraced Lexi. I was thrilled to get to know more about Dred and how close she and Lexi became, I'm also super excited about who Dred will be paired up with. I love the camaraderie of the hockey team and the humor all the guys bring. I also fell completely in love with Conner Grace and was just as invested in learning what was up between him and Flip as I was for Roman and Lexi to connect.

I thought the development was excellent as Roman and Lexi navigated tricky waters to be together. I loved the different situations presented, I could feel the want and need between them and how hard it was to stay apart. This was sweet, fun, and sexy but also emotional, I thought it all balanced well. This was another incredible story in the Toronto Terror series and I can't wait for what's next!

Complimentary copy received.