Not just for millennials, this story will appeal to hockey romance fans of any age. Given a chance to make an expansion team rival any other team is Christian’s goal. He has no time for anything else until he meets Serena. He’s all in with her as well. Great HEA story with so many great characters! My newest favorite hockey series!

I received an ARC from the publisher for an honest and unbiased review. No compensation was promised or received for this review.

If you love hockey romances, you will enjoy this book. Serena and Christian meet over a slushee type drink and he can’t forget her. They have great chemistry. Savannah is a hoot! ARC provided by Netgalley and publisher for a honest review.

I'm a first time reader of this author and I have to say, this won't be the last book of her's that I'll be reading. Serena and Christian are so easy to fall in love with. Christian is a no kiss and tell player, but isn't full of himself. He's an alpha, but in a very grounded and subtle way, and just an all around nice guy. Serena is a strong, sassy, savvy woman who knows herself well, is intelligent, isn't afraid to voice her opinion, and knows when and when not to do it. She loves who she loves and protects them fiercely.

They meet by accident, and I mean that literally, but then part ways without getting each others information. After fate steps in and allows them to meet again, under better circumstance, they can take the time to get to each other and get to the know themselves better in the process. Their chemistry is undeniable. They each have their own baggage they bring to the table, but then again, who doesn't. It's a steamy read, that moves at a good pace, and makes you root for them all the way.

Chris is the star of the hockey team. Hot and sexy but doesnt do relationships. He meets Serena accidentally in a gas station and can't get her out of his head.. Serena grew up in a wealthy family she never really needed much but she wanted love and acceptance.. Being a curvier girl her whole life she has been put down. When Chris shows her interest she wonders if he is truly interested or if it's just a challenge for him

As things go from good, to great to bad can they find their way back to each other?

My first read by this author and loved the story..

Rating: 3.5 Stars

Christian was named captain of a new expansion team and has his eyes on the prize - leading his team to his third Stanley Cup. An accidental meeting involving a blue slushy and a beautiful woman, brings Serena into his life, and as he begins to fall for her, trouble erupts for the Nighthawks.

I love sports romances, especially hockey romances, and was eager to try this series. I am glad I did, because I loved both Chris and Serena. Chris was a "hockey god", but there was really a lot more to him than met the eye.

Christian's past was something he couldn't seem to shake. His need to be loved and to prove his worth was so strong, due to his relationship with his father. I love Chris' drive and that tender heart he carried around with him.

Serena was also dealing with difficult parents, who were overly judgmental and made her feel she would never be good enough. She was also in a field, which was not hospitable to larger sized women, but she challenged these ideas and battled the body shakers, and she did it well. I loved her sass, spirit, and independence. I was happy she had some fantastic people in her corner - her brother, his husband, her bestie, and her grandmother, who were all fabulous.

Serena and Chris were fabulous together. I loved their banter, their chemistry - I loved it all. When things got tough, I was rooting for them. I liked how they came from very different background, and that they were both very driven to be the best that they could be in their careers. But, I also loved seeing them realize there was more to live than their jobs and where they came from. It was about finding someone to make a future with and I was glad they were doing that together.

Overall: A solid start for the Nighthawks, and I am looking forward to seeing all of Chris' teammates find their HEAs.

I love the hockey romance genre. All bada$$es on the ice. Alpha men with big hearts. I fell in love with Chris and Serena, the way they met (both times lol) showed what a wicked sense of humor these characters had and the chemistry was instant. Wow!
This covered so much regarding today's realities and how these two dealt with it all, just pulled so hard on my heartstrings.
There were ups and downs and Ms. Goodwin made me feel it all.
A great read that keeps you flipping pages till the HEA sigh.
I received an ARC thru Net Galley and am voluntarily reviewing Ice Hot.

I like Christian. I like that he has doubts and flaws. His insecurities make him real. The mystery blonde too, sexy and sassy, I was hooked on her from the start.

Ice Hot was steamy and sweet. Hard not to enjoy it with a spitfire like Serena. She is definitely someone I would like to hangout with. (Not because of hockey playing hottie she seemed to snag, but her.)

It's a fun way to start a new series and I look forward to seeing what everyone gets up to in the future.

Chris and Serena meet over a smushed blueberry slushy between them. They have chemistry that is off the charts. They are not the typical couple expected in their circles because he is a jock and she is not model thin. Despite this they deeply care about each other. The author deals with some current and sensitive issues such as body image, class differences and anxiety issues that make this book very emotional and real. The depth of feeling expressed by the characters are well placed and allows the reader to empathize really well with them. In the end despite all the bullying and other issues that the couple deals with they are able to focus on love and find their forever together.

NHL star Christian Chase's perfectly situated life is knocked off it's axis when he bumps into a voluptuous beauty at a gas station. The moment their eyes connect, the air around them starts to shift, and a unexpected attraction takes hold, and both of them are left more than a little rattled. He has never had that kind of instant attraction to anyone, and it intrigues him more than he cares to admit. But before they can exchange numbers she jumps in her car and drives right out of his life, and he feels like he just lost out big time.

But luck or fate is on his side because their thrown onto each other's paths again, when they run into one another a second time while out with friends at a local bar... and this time he doesn't plan on letting her get away without a phone number.

Serena learned a long time ago that dating jocks is a bad idea, she tangled with one once and it ended with a broken heart. So, when she meets hockey star Christian Chase and he seems more than willing to offer her a night of fun, she sends him packing. Only momentarily though, because the kiss they share before she hands him is walking papers blows her mind, and she isn't quite ready to let go of that without further inspection!

Ice Hot is a hot little page-turner that will give a good tug on your heartstrings, and leave you permanently weak in the knees. The moment you meet it's heart stealing hero Christian Chase, you won't know what hit you, that man is book boyfriend perfection. He waltzed onto the page and stole my heart and attention in an instant, he was sweet, smooth, passionate, and sexy as all get-out! This first time read not only surprised me, but left me quite impressed with it's well crafted words, and impeccably designed characters. I am really looking forward to meeting more of the Nighthawks players, the few glimpses that I got of them in this story leaves me more than a little intrigued!
Highly recommend you get your hands on this one, it promises to bring you many pleasant little surprises and swoons!!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.

Ice Hot is the first in the hockey series by Tracy Goodwin. Let’s see- hot hockey players, a lot of alpha men action, hot sex and of course a curvy women to change the goal.
Starts out ok but packs a great message as the story goes on. A positive self image message. Be who you are and love will come.

This was a fun sports romance as Christian, a hockey stud, is trying to lead his new team, the expansion New York team, the Nighthawks. What he doesn’t need is a distraction, but he can’t help falling for the sexy confidence of the mouthy blonde he encounters at a gas station.

Serena Ellis is unlike any other woman he’s encountered and she’s not at all impressed with his status as a two-time Stanley Cup winner who is also regarded as one of the sexiest athletes around. She has rejected her family’s wealthy, but cold background to strike on her own to design fashions for women no matter their sizes or shapes. She can’t believe this famous, hunky sports star is sincerely interested in her, but Christian seems to have really fallen for her.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

Who would ever think their life could change with something so simple as stopping for gas and a drink, but with a slight collision between Chris and Serena both of their worlds were turned upside down.

Ice Hot is a fun story story to read, I had a great afternoon spent loosing myself in this book and it's amazing characters.

This was the first novel I have read by this author, but it won't be the last. I loved it! I love sports romances and romantic comedies. This novel had a little bit of both. This novel sucked me in from the very first page and did not let go until the very last. I loved the chemistry between Chris and Serena. It was so good! I loved the dialogue and the banter. For me, a great novel can make you smile, laugh out loud and leave you with a smile in your heart and happy that you had the chance to enjoy the novel. This novel checked off all of my boxes I loved it.

I really enjoyed this hockey romance! I have never read anything by this author before and really enjoyed her witty style. I would recommend this book to anyone that loves a great sport romance book! Lots of sizzle between Serena and Christian.. Loved this read during the cold winter!

I have found a new genre that I love that has allowed me to get back into contemporary novels--the romcom! Just like their movie counterparts, they are filled with humor, wit, romance, misunderstandings, and ultimately "The Gesture" when the hero/heroine messes everything up and has to grovel for forgiveness, and the romance bug in me just loves them.

This novel contained so much lighthearted humor, especially from the heroine, and it made for some great scenes. I liked how fiery and sarcastic and confident she was, and even when she had her moments of insecurity, she cried it out and then managed to find her strength once again. Christian was so vulnerable and unsure of himself as well and where he came from, and I really felt all of his angst. Both are from very different worlds and are hesitant to join in a relationship, but they are unable to let the other go and decide to take a chance. There was a bit of insta-lust in the beginning of the novel, but in the second half we get more depth and conflict and it levels out a bit.

Overall, I really enjoyed this first novel of a new series. I would have liked for hockey to play a bigger role in the novel as I wanted to see more of the other players! I can't wait to see who the other hockey players meet their match in, especially Thor, the Mountain, and the Vampire. Definitely recommend this funny yet surprisingly deep and layered novel :)

The first a new series is off to a great start. A hockey player and a curvy young lady bump into each other at a gas station. The sparks fly off the pages as these two become involved hot and heavy into a relationship. Rumors hit social media, cracks start to tear them apart and her business of creating fashion for curvy girls starts to suffer. Can insecurities overcome what they feel for each other? Hot off the pages in the bedroom and everywhere else in the house.

This was a really good read! I had never read anything by this author before and I was pleasantly surprised. The story had a nice flow to it and I would recommend it.

Ice Hot by Tracy Goodwin is a fabulous read. The characters and their relationships are complex and grow through the book. The secondary characters are especially delightful . I hope to read more about them in the future. The story is interesting and complex as well. And it’s hot. This story was hard to put down.

I enjoyed this book. I thought the connection between Christian and Serena was full of desire, love and fun. They were two people who did not know what they were missing until the found it. Just because they found it did not mean it would be easy... as even with love comes the real life of careers, family and in this case the crazy media!

Through this book, I thought the message in the books was a good one, be comfortable with who you are and be happy for you. Live your life for you. You will not be able to make everyone happy so start with you and go from there. Who cares what other people think of who you are with or what you are doing and be true to who you are even when put in a situation where people want you to fail or be someone you are not. Stay true to you and the people you love.

Good read!

I really enjoyed this sexy hockey romance that is overflowing with heart and soul. Christian, the gorgeous sexy captain for the Nighthawks literally runs into the beautiful Serena and is completely gobsmacked by her. I love how he falls for her! She has some issues because of how she has been treated in the past so she is a bit slower in her falling for Chris but it’s clearly inevitable. How could she not, he is so sexy and just an amazing man!
Good story to go along with all the super hot sexy times. As the first book in a new series, I like that we get a good glimpse at some of the other team members that will hopefully be getting their own books.

Thank you to Netgalley/Publisher for this ARC!