Such a lovely story between Coco & Logan! Coco ends up in the hospital after Logan sends a hockey puck straight into her head - the sparks are flying like the puck but will their relationship make it out of the hospital with Coco? Amazing writing, lovable characters and a series i can’t wait to continue

Thank you to Siesta Key, NetGalley and Lisa Daily for a copy of this book!

2/5 Stars - Unfortunately stopped reading 71 pages into it.

Poppy and Logan are a super sweet father-daughter duo, with Logan being an NHL superstar and Poppy a figure-skating student of Coco's an Olympic figure-skater. After an unfortunate accident involving a hockey puck and Coco's forehead (!) Coco and Logan bond together during her hospital stay.

I loved the premise of this book, especially as a hockey, romance, and hockey romance lover myself, however I couldn't get past page 71 due to a number of specific reasons. Firstly, the so-called humour was honestly just cringey - Logan pretending to have lobster claws... please. Daily also used some very similar sentences early on in the book, just a few paragraphs from each other, I had to keep swapping back and forth to check I wasn't reading the same page over and over as it really felt repetitive. I also think perhaps a little more research would've made all the difference - it's not hard to check little facts about hockey practices etc (no, NHL players aren't doing on-ice practice for 4+ hours at a time!).

I do have to give it to Daily, she did make me laugh with Poppy's character and I would definitely like to try out some of her other works!

A striking-out NHL hockey star, Logan Rivers crosses paths with a down-on-her-luck Olympic hopeful, Coco Charmont, after his shot goes astray during practice. The result will change Logan and Coco’s journeys forever. A delicious, heart-warming sports romance written against the backdrop of the NHL hockey league pressures and the demands and sacrifices placed on Olympians pursuing their dream with a degree of realism sometimes missing in other sports romances I have read, given these professions are high stakes and physically arduous.

The meet-cute of this story is genius and pulls you quickly to Logan and Coco’s lives. I thought the writing was cleverly done, especially since a good part of the book takes place on the backdrop of a hospital before ramping up into the glitz and glamour of the NHL Hockey stars' world that Coco is dragged into. I felt despite being confined to one room, the dynamics built there between Logan and Coco build their connection filling the pages with punchy banter and rip your heart will they won’t-they moments.

I felt the miscommunication trope was wonderfully executed within the story; twisting me up inside with knots as I longed for Coco and Logan to come together. Each pinnacle moment had a fresh twist and turn, keeping the pace and tension on building the love. I felt for Logan, there was almost an insta-love or fated element connection to Coco, portrayed from his pov. But things were a slow burn of highest and lows for Coco who feels more strains and tests from her growing attraction to Logan.
They are genuinely a perfect couple and a delight to read along their bumps in the road to falling in love with a HEA.

I was really looking forward to reading The Cutting Edge. At the minute hockey romance books are incredibly popular in the book community.
The book centres on Olympic figure skater and kids teacher Coco and single father/NHL star Logan Rivers after he hits Coco in the head with a puck when she enters the practice arena. What ensues is grovelling, pining and a cute five year old.
But, unfortunately, I struggled to enjoy it. There were many instances throughout the book with errors and plot points that made me stop and wonder: what on earth?
Some examples of this is when five year old Poppy says “we’ll take it from here”. It doesn’t suit the language a five year old would use. Another unrealistic element was when Vera Wang, yes superstar fashion designer Vera Wang, phones Coco and has a full conversation with her.
I think with good editing and some more plot points through her hospital stay would greatly improve the book.
Thank you

Great storyline and character development made this book a hot and enjoyable read!
Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author.

4 stars for a cute and funny sports romance with a golden retriever hero.

The Cutting Edge follows Coco, an Olympic ice skater, and Logan, a professional hockey player, and their relationship after their "meet-cute" in which Logan accidentally hits Coco with a puck.
If I were to use a phrase from the book to describe it, I would use:
"Everybody loves a power couple, and there's something so utterly delicious about a figure skater and a hockey player falling in love."

Tropes:
- Single father
- Sports romance
- Friends to lovers (kind of)
- Caretaking, gift-giving
- Slow burn (as much as a book below 250 pages can be)

Things I liked:
- Pacing: the book is under 250 pages, so it wasn't too long or short. I read this book on a flight and almost in one sitting. I didn't get bored at any point.
- Dual POV.
- Writing was easy to read and understand (even for a non-native speaker).
- Poppy was just a fantastic child character. She was funny, smart, and just generally awesome.
- Both Coco and Logan have their ambitions and they respect and understand all the sacrifices professional sports demand of athletes.
- Logan taking care of Coco.
- Logan falls first and harder for Coco.
- Last chapters give a nice setup for the next book and color me intrigued. I will be definitely reading more from this author.

Things I didn't like:
- Third-act conflict: I saw it coming halfway through the book. It was resolved way too quickly (it happened around the 90% mark and not the 70% mark as usual) but since I didn't enjoy the conflict and didn't understand Coco's reasoning, I was glad it got resolved quickly.
- Both Logan and Coco have past traumas/bad experiences and I think they were just breathly mentioned but not really explored.
- Appearance of a certain character, just to create commotion, which did not really lead anywhere.

Let's talk spice:
Since it's a friends-to-lovers/slow-burn romance we don't really get any spice until the end and we get one scene (If I remember correctly) and I personally enjoyed it.

Regarding the editing and formatting of the ebook:
- In chapter 16 there was a dialog in which every character line didn't start on a new line.
- There were many dialogs where the line ended in a coma instead of a full stop. Sometimes inverted commas for the direct speech were put with extra spacing or closer to the non-direct speech, rather than to direct speech.

Needed a light hearted romcom to break up some of my heavier reads
I enjoyed the dynamic between Coco, Logan and poppy; interesting to see how the single parent dynamic played out.

Thank you Net Galley for sending me this ARC for my honest review!

This had a premise of a good book, but a few stuff that didn’t sit well:
- having phones on a bench
- plane for wags (none of others hockey books had it 👀)
- this is not steamy book

I wanted to love this book, I really did. Olympic figure skater and pro Hockey player with a meet-ugly and a cute kid, seriously the set up was fantastic. The execution however was not. Bella drove me nuts with her wishy-washy attitude towards Logan up to an including getting mad at him for keeping something big from her when she did the same damn thing. But the part I really could not excuse was the fact the author had Logan, a pro hockey player and captain of his team, texting during games (and very important ones at that) while on the bench. Every time that happened I was thrown out of the story. Thing is I don't watch hockey, I've never seen a game, but I have read great hockey romances by writers who are hockey fans and know the game so even I know they don't look at or use their cellphones during a game, so I found this inexcusable. Yes, I realize this is fiction BUT if you are going to write about a pro sports player you need to make sure you know about the game and what is and isn't allowed. There were so many times I wanted to put this book down and not finish, but I slogged through it and finished but between the heroine (who I really didn't like for most of the book) and the Hockey errors, it just didn't work for me. I did love Logan and his precious Poppy though.

"The Cutting Edge" by Lisa Daily is an enchanting fusion of hockey romance, romcom charm, and heartwarming moments. Cantered around Logan, a devoted single dad and hockey player, the story takes an unexpected turn when he unintentionally injures his daughter's ice skating teacher. The ensuing misunderstandings weave a delightful tapestry of humor and affection, leaving both Logan and the teacher hopelessly smitten.

The author expertly navigates the realm of insta-love, infusing it with authenticity and emotional depth. While some may view it as a cliché, Lisa Daily masterfully balances the characters' immediate connection with genuine struggles and personal growth, rendering their romance believable and relatable. Readers will revel in the palpable chemistry that permeates every stolen glance and tender moment shared between Logan and the teacher.

The allure of "The Cutting Edge" lies not only in its love story but also in the series of miscommunications that propel the plot forward. Each twist and turn injects excitement and anticipation, keeping readers on edge as they eagerly await the resolution of the characters' misunderstandings. It is through these obstacles that Logan and the teacher experience growth, allowing their connection to blossom into something truly profound.

Lisa Daily's writing style is engaging, characterized by its wit and vivid descriptions. The author's attention to detail brings the world of hockey to life, immersing readers in the sport's thrill and intensity. Furthermore, the dialogues are laced with humor, adding depth and charm to the overall narrative.

I loved Coco and Logan!!!! They were such a fun pair to follow through their ups and downs. What I really valued most was how reliable Logan was a the male lead; he never wavered or had moments where he lacked morally. He was such a like able character that I was instantly drawn into his pursuit of Coco. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!!

Wow, this book was a lot of fun! I’m glad I was able to read and finally get my nose into a Lisa Daily book! I’ve been attempting to read several of hers for a while now (I have a few in my kindle library waiting… now I know better than to wait and will bump them to the top of the TBR).

The basic premise has been seen before (yes - the movie of the same name starring the beloved Moira Kelly), where a hockey player and figure skater team up… but in actuality, this storyline is absolutely nothing like that! They don’t do any skating! Coco is an Olympic figure skater, yes, but she’s teaching kids between games to earn a living, and when one of her students is late being picked up, they go to find her dad who “works somewhere in the arena”… turns out he’s at another practice rink because he’s captain Logan Rivers of the NHL team practicing there, and had to stay overtime that day. In a bit of a rage after his meeting with the coach, he slap shots a puck that just happened to land on Coco’s head, and this lands her in the hospital with a very nasty concussion.

Queue the apology tour - Logan looking out for her and all her needs during recovery, and somehow getting her lucky necklace which turned into his lucky charm to turn his game around. His coach thinks it’s Coco being his lucky charm, so she’s suddenly got a job as Logan and the team’s lucky charm and mascot, while she’s still banned from the ice with the head injury… oh, and they’re also suddenly in a fake relationship.

A thoroughly enjoyable fake relationship, full of misunderstandings hockey and figure skating rom com - a definite recommendation! I had a few flavors of Helena Hunting and Pippa Grant while reading it, and I’m definitely a new Lisa Daily fan.

I received an advance review copy from NetGalley and Siesta Key, and this is my honest feedback.

This was such a fun and cute read. I adored our main characters. Their banter and chemistry was fantastic and the "twist" near the end had me wondering how things would be resolved. Overall, a great sporty rom-com.

Thank you Net Galley for sending me this ARC for my honest review!

Rating: 4.5 Stars

This book was so refreshing and was actually my first sports romance read! I enjoyed it from start to finish. Coco and Logan had my heart the entire way through, especially with their enjoyable banter and chemistry. Not only do I love a fun and light hearted romance, but I also love the single parent trope. Logan is an incredible dad and seeing him fall for Coco was everything I needed in this book. Definitely recommend. I will be picking up a physical copy ASAP to read it over and over again whenever.

I thought this was a fun, lighthearted romance that kept me entertained the entire way through. I loved Coco and Logan as characters, and their budding relationship. While they fell incredibly fast it didn't feel forced. I will be giving my boyfriend a list of Logan's good deeds in this book to set the standard!

When it comes to the writing there were a few errors I picked up on during my read. Some examples included repeated paragraphs, simple typos, or switching between 1st and 3rd person. However, these are only minor things that can be fixed with editing easily.

Overall I rated this book four stars, and will definitely be open to reading more from this author in future!

Amazing Hickey romance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Logan and Cocos story made me laugh out loud, smile like a loon, and get a little teary eyed! I can’t wait to read Lana & Cams story next.
The storyline was amazing, the characters were so relatable, and I loved the depth within the story! I 100% recommend

The premise of this and the instalove between Coco and Logan is adorable, and it definitely intrigued me. Coco has a reputation as a lucky charm (especially when she loses) and after Logan sends her to the hospital with an accidental slapshot to the head, she becomes his lucky charm too. But it has everything to do with how happy she makes him feel.

The copy I read seemed to have some inconsistencies in terms of character back story, and a few plots were kind of thrown in there and resolved oddly (Brent especially, like...it explains so much once you finally know the truth...what the hell?!?)

But this was a fun read for Logan's over the top simping, his love for his daughter Poppy, and the friendship between Coco and her bestie Marissa (I want Marissa's book!)

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

OMG!! I ate this book up! It was amazing!!! Especially since I’m missing hockey. These hockey romances are keeping me at bay while we are in the off season. This book was cute..not too spicy but just enough. I highly recommend this book. #TheCuttingEdge #NetGalley #hockey #hockeyromance #romance #sports #reading #read #fyp #booktok #bookreview #review #kindle #foryourpage #goal #viral #books #amazon #book #readingjourney #amazonkindle #relax #relaxing

Cute and sweet hockey romance.

Love it, it reminds me a little bit of The Cutting Edge movie from the early 1990s.

⭐⭐⭐.5/5
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Hockey Player X Figure Skater
Cinnamon roll MMC
Fake dating (kind of)
Single dad
Banter&Teasing
Gift-giver MMC
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“I confess, I love the fact that her first instinct as she was coming to was to give me shit.”

“You’re not the kind of person who’s easy to forget.”

“Actually, I think you’ve got that backward, Nurse Barb. It’s my heart that starts beating faster when Coco's around.”

“I want to kiss you.”
“What’s stopping you?”
“Other than Nurse Barb? Nothing will – the second you say yes.”
“Yes.”

“That one was for you.”
My phone dings, Logan.
“Yeah, you.”

“I don’t think there’s enough air conditioning in the state of Florida to cool me down when you’re anywhere around.”

“Careful, or I might get the wrong idea.”
“And what idea is that?”
“That you find me as irresistible as I find you.”

“You’re trouble.”
“And yet you love me anyway.”

I’ve spent my whole life fighting for control, but when I’m with Logan, I want nothing more than to lose myself in the joy and wonder of whatever’s happening between us. And that terrifies and excites me all at once.

I’m falling for this man – falling hard and fast, just like he said. And the scariest part is, I’m not afraid of the fall anymore. Not with Logan here to catch me.
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Hockey player MMC and figure skater FMC? Count me in!
Coco Charmont an Olympic figure skater struggling with her finances so she gives figure skating classes to children. When one parent was late picking up one of the students - Poppy, they went to the hockey rink to look for Poppy’s dad. The next thing Coco knows is waking up in ER room. She soon learns that she was hit by a puck in the head by no other than Logan Rivers, a single-dad NHL star who is having a hard time with his play lately. She had a concussion leading to an almost 2-week-long hospital stay and prohibition from ice. Her olympic gold medal dream is on the edge of a knife with the prohibition and her growing expenses. Logan, on the other hand, is extremely sorry for his fault and does everything he can to make it up to Coco. Logan is an absolute cinnamon roll! Well, his uncountable gifts made me cringe a little but I love how he tries everything in his power to help Coco. I also LOVE their chemistry and constant teasing! There are a few minor flaws though. Did they disturb me while reading? Absolutely not. I honestly really LOVE the story!
Thank you Lisa Daily and Siesta Key for the digital copy via NetGalley in return for an honest review.