Vaughan and Brie were amazing! I couldn’t put the book down. I cryed my eyes out but loves this story so much!!!

This is quite a pivotal book in the Assassins series because we are introduced to several new key characters. Vaughn Johansson is mentioned briefly in earlier books but he is centre stage in this along with his best friends Jensen (the new goalie for the Team), Wells (plays elsewhere) and Wells' sister Wren (Team therapist). Our heroine is Brianna (Brie) Soledad , Team reporter. 

I still feel a bit mixed about these two as a couple. Some aspects of their relationship I really enjoyed - they are passionate, fun, feisty and both can be very sweet. But, there were times they kind of gave me whiplash. Also, I got that Vaughn was scarred emotionally from a previous relationship, but I wanted to squeeze the words out of him so he would just tell her he loved her. At times these two exasperated me. The subplots were strong in this book and it definitely felt like it was setting up future books.

Vaughn Johansson is a classic Assassin's hero! Tough on the outside, soft on the inside and totally bad ass on the ice. Brie Soledad is the perfect heroine for Vaughn. Smart mouthed, intelligent, beautiful and takes no crap.

I really enjoyed this storyline. Brie's brother, Rodney, was a great part of the story. The connection Vaughn had to Rodney was wonderful. I don't want to give too much away with that, but it hit all the feels!

This is another wonderful Toni Aleo book. I will never tire of the Assassin hockey players - so keep bringing these wonderful stories!

This book was pretty good. It definitely held my attention and I’ll be checking out the author’s other books.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I thought it would have been better than it ended up being in my eyes.
I liked both characters separately but didn't like them together and I'm not really sure what went wrong in this book for me to feel that way.
I love enemy to lovers stories so I was expecting to love this one, but it fell a little short in my opinion/

The book has a promising start. At first, everything seems fine. Vaughn is his usual jerky charming self with an unexpected soft side. Brie on the other hand there were moments she frustrate me! I still feel a bit mixed about these two as a couple. Some aspects of their relationship I really enjoyed - they are passionate, fun, feisty and both can be very sweet. But, there were times they feel like they couldn't feet together.

If sports romance is your cup of tea then this is a must read. 

sparks fly when Vaughn and Brie clash in this witty, banter filled read.

One of the first series of hockey books I ever read was Toni Aleo’s Nashville Assassins. Ever since I read Taking Shots, I have been anxiously been waiting for each new installment. The great thing about Toni Aleo’s writing is that the reader can always expect great hockey sequences, a solid plot line with intriguing characters and swoon worthy romance. Delayed Call is not different, it actually have an added bonus. The level of hilarious banter between the main characters is spot on and made me laugh out loud on more than one occasion.
This is the story of the Nashville Assassin’s star player Vaughn Johansson and the team reporter Brie Soledad. Vaughn and Brie don’t have the best relationship. They basically hate each other, but as they say; there’s a fine line between hate and love… I mean lust. 
This book is one of my favorites in the series so far. As I mentioned, the banter alone is fantastic, and the sparing between Brie and Vaughn is one of the best elements in this book. You honestly have no idea what they will say or do next. But what really make this book great are the characters of Brie and Vaughn, and Rodney. Vaughn is an asshole, towards Brie no doubt about that, but otherwise, he is an all round incredible person. From the love he shows Trixie (his beloved dog), to his friends and the community is nothing short of amazing. Brie should be a role model to every woman in the world. She has been through hell and has come up on top. After the loss of her mother, she is the sole guardian of Rodney, her younger brother who has Down’s syndrome. She is strong, resilient and will settle for nothing but the very best for herself and Rodney. Rodney is another added bonus to this story. He brings a level of heart to this story that you just can help to fall in love with. All in all, this book might very be on its way to my favorite Assassin book so far, but the buildup to what I expect is the next book in this series took over a few times, and didn’t necessarily book this book forward in its own storyline, which is why it gets 4.5 stars.

I always enjoy Toni Aleo’s hockey stories but I have to admit, I was disappointed with this one.  I thought the dialogue missed it’s mark and rather than being witty, the banter seemed silly and made the characters feel immature and unrealistic. Even though it wasn't a perfect book, I still enjoyed reading about a sexy hockey player.

Vaughan is a professional hockey player with the Nashville Assassins.  He is a cocky, self assured, fun loving guy.  He enjoys his life, loves playing hockey and has some good friends on the team. He has recently adopted a rescue dog and I thought it was sweet how Vaughan is willing to do anything to make his three legged rescue dog happy. 

Brie Soledad works as a hockey reporter for the Nashville assassins.  She and Vaughn argue all the time when they first meet. Vaughan likes to give Brie a hard time because he thinks the questions she asks in their interviews are unimaginative.  Brie does not have a high opinion of Vaughan and dreads interviewing him. 

Vaughan and Brie have both made some wrong assumptions and once they get to know each other, they realize they have some things in common. There is a lot of sexual tension brewing between them as they disagree and give each other hard time and their relationship goes through a lot of changes.  When they first meet, they are constantly fighting, but as time goes by, they find themselves attracted to each other.  If you like stories about sexy hockey players, you will enjoy this one.

Okay, I have a confession to make; this is my first Toni Aleo book (covering my face in shame). Despite the fact that I have quite a few downloaded on my kindle, this is the first one I’ve actually read. What’s even worse? I’ve been to multiple signings and have seen Mrs. Aleo’s long lines and have said “damnit, I have to read those books I’ve downloaded! Delayed Call may be my first Toni Aleo book, but it will not be my last! 
To say Brie Soledad’s plate is full is an understatement. On top of caring for her brother with Down syndrome, her job as a staff reporter for the Assassins Hockey team keeps her extremely busy and has a travel schedule that can be hectic at best. Add having to interview the arrogant Vaughn Johansson, who for whatever reason, hates her and gives her more than a hard time….her plate just over flows. When Brie starts to see another side of Vaughn that the public never sees, she realizes she may have completely misjudged this arrogant jock.
Arrogant, cocky, self-assured, sexy and hot as fuck are just a few ways to describe Vaughn Johansson. This Hockey Phenom is loved by all, all except Brie Soledad. He’s not all that shocked because, well, he’s a dick to her. He also happens to be attracted to her. It’s not long before Vaughn realizes he and Brie have more in common than either one of them could have ever imagined; and maybe Brie isn’t so high and mighty after all. 
At first glance this kind of seemed like the typical “they hate each other, but find a common ground, then fall in love”; and to certain extends it was. Except one thing….this two stayed at one another’s throats throughout the entire book and it was beautiful! These two fought from beginning to end. The argued when they talked, during interviews, when the cuddled, even during sex and after sex! Each so determined to have the last word and be the “alpha” in the relationship. I loved this because it’s so rare, most storylines have characters getting hot and heavy during arguments and after they maul one another bask in the glory. Not these two, the argued or challenged before/during/after sex. 
One of the other things I loved about this book was the comradery between Vaughn and his male friends.  Men are always portrayed as “hard” and not having “heart-to-hearts” with their buddies and I hate that because the boys/men I grew up around were known for showing emotions and conversing…those are “real” men in my opinion so I was so excited to read men openly displaying or communicating emotions. 
Banter/humor is very important to me and these guys were full of it; even the supporting characters. On more than occasion I found myself laughing out loud which gained me side-eye glances from my kids, colleagues. I am now eager to go back and acquaint myself with the rest of the Assassins’ family (although, I may have to cheat a bit and do a few audio books), and I’m really anxious for Jensen’s and Wren’s story….I refuse to believe they won’t have one! 
So the next signing I see you at Toni, I will be front and center with an armful of books!

I can't stop swooning over Toni Aleo. What an author! What a book! 10 stars easily.

ARC from Netgalley for an honest review
my first read from Toni Aleo and my first sports romance.. and loved it.. will certainly be looking for more to read from Toni. 
loved the characters.. the cocky self-assured hockey player Vaughn.. who you could dislike if it weren't for the fact that we see early on he has a soft side to him when he adopts Tricksie, his 3-legged canine companion... the loner Brie, the team's ballsy reporter, who has put her time and love into making sure her brother Rod, who has downs syndrome, is cared for. Rod is certainly a feisty character in his own right letting Brie know what he wants from his life.
Brie and Vaughn rub each other up the wrong way and we see some great banter and laugh out loud moments as these two face off against each other on more than one occasion.. before they both start questioning themselves as to whether their hatred for each other is actually masking something else.
an endearing story as we see their relationship unfold but Vaughn doesn't want any commitment.. will Brie be able to win him over?
it brought all the feelings with it....humour, some tears and a whole load of hotness!
A twist in the story that I did see coming at end of chapter 4 but it didn't take away from the effect as I was on the edge, willing my instinct to be right, until we discover the truth a couple of chapters further on. 
want to know more about Wren now.. hope there's another story to come with these characters!

I really enjoy the Assassins series, so whenever there’s a new book I add it to my TBR. I’ve had a little bit of a crush on Vaughn for a while. He’s a bit loud, a bit brash and cocky, but I love it. I had a feeling when Brie was first introduced that she was going to give him a run for his money. And boy did she. These two were combustible from the start. They had a love/hate relationship for the ages. Their banter was fantastic and I loved the way they knew how to push each other’s buttons.

Because I’ve read a lot of books by Toni Aleo, I knew that there was going to be something in the book that I wasn’t expecting and it actually came on both sides. I really appreciated the way they connected even more because of this shared thing. Vaughn is not the man he portrays himself to be…or rather not only that man. There is so much more to him than that. There’s also more to Brie. She’s working hard to make a name for herself, take care of her brother and just live a life worth living. 

I really loved getting to know Jensen and Wren more. This series has always been about the characters both the main characters and the secondary ones. Although it’s easy to see who the next book is going to be about from one book to the next, it doesn’t really take away from the story at hand. And it’s always great to revisit some of the couples from the past. Another great thing about this series is that you don’t have to read the previous books to enjoy them. I actually missed book 10 because I wasn’t paying attention. I’ll likely go back and read it, but not having read it did not keep me from loving this one.

I can’t wait to see what Toni puts out next whether it’s an assassins book or something else.

Arc provided by the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review

OMG – NEVER, EVER, HAVE I WANTED TO SMACK A HERO SO BAD IN MY LIFE!!!!!
I LOVED absolutely every emotional word in this book, and I have found a new author, to me anyway, in Toni Aleo, to love!!!  I could not put Delayed Call down.  I kept waiting for the train wreck between Vaughn and Brie to happen.  Then when Brie finally told Vaughn that she loved him and…….  Stop!!! NO SPOILERS!!  Let me just say this, my heart was in my throat and the tears were flowing.  Then that last interview… WOW!!!  Then, the balloons…. ❤ ❤ ❤ 
Delayed Call is the eleventh book in the Assassins series by Toni Aleo, and I cannot wait to go back and start from the beginning.
I was gifted with the opportunity to read an ARC of this wonderful, thought provoking, EMOTIONAL book for my honest opinion.

Toni Aleo is on point in this book. Witty dialogue between Vaughn and Brie get the past fast and moving. The sensitive subject of having siblings with down syndrome was well thought out and moving.  Vaughn went through a whole life change that took the reader for an emotional ride as you read.

I am a massive fan of Toni Aleo and absolutely love her Bellevue Bullies and Assasins series.
I never thought I could fall more in love with a better couple than Shae & Ellie, but Vaughn & Brie have firmly etched their way into my heart.
Brie is a little spitfire, that had me laughing uncontrollably with the things she would say & her crazy antics.
Vaughn is just plain swoon worthy. I liked that he had his own insecurities, but was willing to work past them so he could be the man Brie deserved.
But my favourite character is Rodney. Such a beautiful, beautiful character.
Thank you Toni for yet another incredible book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book

Absolutely loved the relationship between the two main characters. This series just keeps getting better and better.

Me swooning, and having a huge smile stretching ear to ear!!!  Author can read full review on Goodreads link added! 

Me swooning, and having a huge smile stretching ear to ear!!!

This is the #11 book of the assassin's series it's a friend's to lovers. This is story is is so steamy the love hate relationship is so amazing. Vaughn is a cocky star of the Assassin's and Brie is the team reporter. The Banter is so hot, steamy and hilarious. 

I love this book so much because it's saying to judge a book by its cover. Vaughn has so much hidden behind his cocky attitude and slowly it call comes into view for Brie. 
I can't wait to read more from Toni Aleo 
This author always has someone new up their sleeves.

This was a good book to add to the hockey family. I enjoyed the banter between Vaughn and Brie was funny and tense at times. You knew there was something there. The dynamics between Brie and her brother and Nate lead to some heated conversation and banter. The way the book unfolded with the full story of who's who in everyone life lead to new relationships, a new outlook on trust and relationships. It was fun to watch all of these charters grow and learn to put themselves out there and see what happens. I thought this was a great addition to the Assassins books!