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Win Big

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Win big is Everlys story. Those around her now believe she’s a princess and perfect, and that’s the way she likes it. Haunted by past mistakes she wants her family to be proud of her. Now she’s deal with on of her fathers players Wyatt and things are heating up.

Running from his own demons, he can’t help but feel the pull towards Ev. When she lets go the other sides she shows just punch him right in the gut. When an outing leaves these two no choice but to pretend to be dating, it all plays into his favor to prove he wants to win big.

However when those guilty mistakes and feelings come to light they will have to push back hard in the 3rd to make it even to the end of the game. All in all I liked it a lot and seriously enjoyed it.

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Kelly Jamieson has written a freaking hot book with deeply rich characters. The things that both Everly and Wyatt keep buried are slowly eating away at the fulfilling lives they can and should be living. They really are an opposites attract, but in a way it's what the other needs in their lives. The opening scene is such a great way to lay the groundwork for the rest of the book. If a reader loves romance, hot, funny, and touching then this book is going to be perfect.
All the books in the Wynn Hockey series can be read as standalones, but why would you want to miss out on all the hot guys!?

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Oh that Heather!
Great ending!

I really enjoyed this story about Wyatt and Everly. Definitely my favorite in this series!
(Look at all those explanation points!)

Wyatt is a hockey player on Everly’s dad’s hockey team. Kinda how they meet. In the last book. But you can read this one on its own with no issues. You will miss the scene at the wedding. I’m guessing now you are wondering what scene. Go read the whole series. I rate them all 4 stars... this one as 5.

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Wyatt Bell, hockey hottie who doesn't take life seriously. He's always in for a good time and a laugh. Yet when he's caught in an awkward position he's willing to take one for the team to help with PR. And let's be honest spending time with Everly Wynn is no hardship for Wyatt. In fact he's been drawn to her from the start which is why he loves to push her buttons.
Everly Wynn is the only daughter of the hockey dynasty family. And she is definitely not a perfect princess despite what Wyatt may think. But she has a strong need for control and putting in a show of dating Wyatt to control the PR issue isn't her idea of fun. And figuring out that she really is allowed to have fun and Wyatt is the perfect man to help her loosen up makes her see things in a whole new light.

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Loved Wyatt and Everly’s story. Both of them have some emotional baggage, but they help each other realize that things weren’t their fault. Family feud is still going on but we get more insight to what happened.

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Kelly Jamieson writes a lot of hockey romance, and it never gets old. She's always finding new stories to tell set in the world of professional hockey. This one, the third about the Wynn family in southern California, has a take that might sound familiar: the daughter of a big, sprawling hockey family meets a player who has more going on than it seems. However, both halves of this couple have painful secrets from their pasts and present entanglements that complicate their connection. There's a fair bit of the story that runs through this whole series, and it takes some focus to follow if you aren't already familiar.

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Sweet story about Everly and Wyatt. Everly is the daughter of the pro hockey team owner who is a perfectionist and always in control. Wyatt is a bit of a bad boy hockey player. Both Wyatt and Everly size each other up... he's the playboy and she's the uptight princess. Circumstances force them to act like a couple and they start to see the "real" person.

Good character and love story development. There's quite a bit of side story plot action with Everly's Dad, her half brothers and Heather, however, the side stories weren't distracting to Wyatt and Everly. While the book is stand alone, it's likely easier if you've read the first 2 books in the series as the drama with her Dad and half brothers must be an overarching plot thread.

Will definitely go back and read the first 2 books in the series.

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

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I have been loving this series so far and was so happy to get Everly's story. Kelly Jamieson writes sports romance so well. I really love her style. The Wynn's are a family dynasty overflowing with testosterone, and then we have Everly, who is such a breath of fresh air and a great character. She appears so strong and put together but like so many other people she suffers silently with panic attacks, but she hasn't told anyone about them. She is so down to earth and humble with a big heart of gold, and is the first one to say she knows she is privileged and has been lucky. She uses that to further her passion for helping others, making her that much more lovable. Wyatt has the reputation of being as big a player off the ice as he is on. They have an interesting relationship at first, all banter and flinging insults. It's pretty amusing. Wyatt is actually super sweet and lovable and has a giant heart of his own. I fell pretty hard for him! Like Everly, he has his own secret. At first they seem like total opposites despite their obvious sizzling chemistry, but when they spend some time together in a "fake" relationship, they learn they actually have a lot in common and genuinely like each other. I love watching them come into their feelings and realize that they are actually perfect for each other. Can't wait for more in this series!!

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Everly’s story!

Everly Wynn was the only girl in the Wynn family and the head of the Condors Community Foundation. Everly had screwed up when she was sixteen and had spent most of time after trying to be the perfect head of the foundation and took herself far too seriously but when Everly met Wyatt Bell who was new to the team, things changed.

Wyatt had been all about fun until his best friend was killed in a snowboarding accident and he asked to be traded to the Condors so he could be a father figure to his son but never told anybody on the team about him. Wyatt liked Everly but they decided to fake date for social media but slowly the dating became real but they didn’t want anybody to know it because her dad owned the team he played for and she ran the charity foundation.

Win Big is all about Everly and why she is such a perfectionist but Wyatt makes them better together because they complement each other.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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This is my 2nd book in the Wynn series and I'm bummed that it's not matching the stellarness of Aces. This round, we get Everly's story. I liked that there continues to be progress about her dad (Theo & JP's granddad) and we peel back another layer in the Wynn family. Because I missed the book prior to this, I missed out on the build up to Everly and Wyatt OR maybe there was no build up and author kind of threw us in the middle of her waking up in his bed. Story was ok. Interesting that author played with the story we tell ourselves (guilt in being a part of something that causes repercussions).

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I still love this series even though I felt the other ones were better. Will continue on with them. Just love this families drama.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ACR, I voluntarily read and reviewed.

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Everly and Wyatt have sort of a love/hate relationship, with emphasis on the hate part at first. They each bring out the worst in each other and have no shame in doing it. Everly was kind of a goody two-shoes and Wyatt called her out on it. They would each pick fights with the other in order to rile the other one up. I was unsure, based upon reading the other books in this series, if I was going to like this book. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really did like it.

We learn that Everly has come by her good girl ways the hard way. She had some issues when she was 16 that caused her shame and embarrassment. She felt her parents were really let down by her and vowed to never cause them to worry about her again. When the truth of what happened was revealed, I felt she misconstrued part of their reaction and was overcompensating for it her whole life.

Wyatt has his own tragic issue in his past and he moved to LA to try and make up for it. He was great with Owen and did a great job of trying to be there for Heather. I felt he also carried some unnecessary guilt, but it made him into a good, caring man. He didn't think twice about doing the right thing, especially when he felt it counted.

The two of them did start to bring out of the best in each other. Wyatt was able to get Everly to relax and have fun. She was resistant but he found a way to get her to realize that life is short. There were some other issues, especially with her family, that helped her realize that fun is a good thing. Their relationship didn't feel rushed and actually seemed to come about naturally. I liked how each of them wavered in their beliefs that they didn't want anything other than casual. It was rushed and I liked that.

This book fit in very well with the rest of the series. Although characters from the other books in this series do make appearances, they only added to the book. I feel that you could easily read this book as a stand alone. If you are looking for a hockey romance, then this one should definitely fit the bill.

I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest revew.

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The Wynn family saga continues with Win Big, which, like its predecessors was fun, sexy, sweet, and emotional.

Who?

• Everly - The Wynn "princess", who ran the organization's foundation and was best known for her commitment to perfection.

• Wyatt - The hard playing d-man, who was best known for his party boy ways and desire to live life to the fullest.

What?

After their New Year's encounter, sparks continued to fly between Everly and Wyatt, and what began as a publicity stunt grew into much more, but would these two be able to unpack their baggage in time to forge a future together?

Why?

I absolutely loved these two together. Their verbal sparring and chemistry was fantastic, but I also loved that they were able to simply be themselves around each other without any reservations. Both Everly and Wyatt were carrying a huge amount of guilt for something that occurred in their pasts, and they were both trying to atone for it, but making decisions that were, perhaps, not in their own best interest. I have to say, Jamieson really made me work for the whole story. Everly's "crime" was surprising, but Wyatt's backstory was heartbreaking. I really felt for both of them, and was rooting for them to pull through this pain and forgive themselves. Luckily, they could rely on each other, and it was wonderful seeing them work through their pain.

Aside from the romance, which I adored, Jamieson revealed details about the internal Wynn family drama. I learned more of what led to the family feud. It was great seeing all the younger Wynns joining forces to try and fix the family. Lots of accusations flew, while some truths were uncovered, but in the end, all were committed to restoring the family harmony.

Another solid addition to the Wynn Hockey series, which left me eager for the next one.

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I really liked her big hockey romance series but everything else I have read by her has not lived up which is unfortunate :(

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4 1/2 Stars for the Wynn dynasty!

Everly is the only daughter in the Wynn hockey dynasty and she heads up the Condor Hockey Club Foundation. Everly was a wild teen until an incident when she was 16 changed her life and now she plans everything living a very quiet life. Wyatt is a defensemen with the Condors and is carefree, living life one day at a time. Even though Everly has gravitated toward men that are quite a bit older than her, the younger-than-her-Wyatt has grabbed her attention. But they both have secrets that could change everything.

I love how Ms Jamieson explains who everyone is at the beginning of each book ... this is so helpful because there are many characters to keep track of and how they are related. Ms Jamieson has a style of writing that makes the banter so realistic and inserts you right there in the story. I love how even though Everly is a little reserved, she can hold her own amongst all the alpha males in her family and doesn't take their crap. And who wouldn't love Wyatt ... a gentleman with a heart of gold! I love this series and the family dynamics has part of the story carry on from one book to the next ... don't get me wrong this book can be read as a standalone, but it is so much more enjoyable it you start at the beginning. A great series that shouldn't be missed!

I received an early copy courtesy of Random House-Loveswept through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

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This is a Great read. An Awesome book by a fabulous mauthor . Added to my go to authors list !! Love it.

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This was my first read from this author and, although I went I to it as a standalone novel, I felt a little lost at times. Like maybe something happened in the previous books that would have enhanced my experience had I known what it was. I love hockey romance so this one was definitely in my wheelhouse but, I don't know, it was just meh for me. I felt like my head was spinning at times trying to keep up and figure out who everyone was. Maybe I should go back and start at the beginning.

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Win Big! An Winn series book was amazing! I have read a few books from kelly Jamieson and this book did not disappoint. I think this is my favorite book thus far.

Everly is so used to being the perfect daughter, aunt and boss, but Wyatt Bell gets under her skin whenever possible until she decides to give in and go on a date , a date which causes a PR nightmare.
The fake dating becomes real but can they over come the damage their pasts have caused to make it work?


Wow such a great story. I love you get to see some of your favorite couples from past books as some of the secondary characters

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Thank you netgalley and kelly jamieson for this ARC . Now that I binged I can go adult :)

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I love hockey romances and I absolutely love Kelly Jamieson hockey romances. Win Big (Wynn Hockey #3) follows hockey player Wynn and Everly. They have immediate chemistry even though they don’t get along at all. And nothing could ever come of a possible relationship because Everly is the daughter of the owner of the team Wynn plays for.
This is a super steamy read with some family drama for both Wynn and Everly. While Wynn seems like such a laid-back guy, he is harboring some secrets and guilt that have a tight hold on him. Everly is dealing with family drama of her own that is tearing her family apart. I loved watching their love story unfold and how they realized they could rely on each other even in the toughest of times. But what happens if the one thing holding Wynn back is the one thing that will cause him to lose Everly forever?
I always love Kelly’s hockey romances and this was another great read. I’m totally invested in the Wynn family and can’t wait to see who gets their story next.
I received an ARC fe in exchange for my honest opinion.

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This was an okay read to me, nothing really stood out, sadly this series feels a little off for me and not really that much of a hockey book in my opinion

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