MKat1214's Reviews > Fear of Falling

Tropes:
-hockey romance
-dual POV
-meet-cute
-forced proximity
-found family
-no third-act breakup
-banter
-instant love

When Josie and Wyatt get trapped together in an elevator in their apartment building, their attraction for each other is quickly discovered, leaving them wondering how they had never met before. Unable to ignore their budding attraction they start to explore their relationship.

Josie is a photographer who works for a local magazine. Since leaving her abusive ex, she has mostly avoided relationships. Wyatt helps her to put her trauma behind her and start to trust again.

Wyatt is an NHL player who also avoids relationships after being scarred by women taking advantage of his status. Josie breaks down those barriers by proving she genuinely cares about him. Wyatt is a big ole cinnamon roll with a filthy mouth. I just loved him.

Their love story is delightful, and I am excited that the author plans to explore the side character’s relationships in future books. All the side characters are intriguing. Wyatt’s family dynamic is so sweet and I love how they welcome Josie and give her a glimpse of the family life she has missed since losing her dad.

This was Kenadee’s debut novel and I will be reading more of her books in the future. I enjoyed her writing. This book is on KU and available now. Go check it out!

P.S. I may or may not have a hockey romance addiction. I will continue to monitor.

Dedication: To every girl who’s ever wanted a dirty mouth hockey player⁠— This ones for you.

Quotes:
“I want to tell you how amazing your daughter is.”
“I also want you to know that one day, I am going to ask your beautiful daughter to marry me. I promise you, I will give her the life she deserves and love her until my last breath, because she is the best thing that has ever happened to me.”
“And I promise she will never feel unloved when I’m by her side.”