I really wanted to like Melting Point based on the description; it seemed to be something I would really enjoy.. Unfortunately, I found it difficult to get into. The writing style was hard to follow, lacking fluidity, and at times the narration seemed inconsistent. I was confused by the shifts between first and third person, which made it harder to stay engaged.

The characters, while promising, lacked depth. Some scenes dragged on unnecessarily, while others, especially the more pivotal moments felt abruptly cut short. There was clearly a long standing history and unspoken desire between the main characters, but there was little buildup or emotional development to make their eventual connection feel earned. As a result, those moments felt rushed and unconvincing.

Overall, the story had strong potential, but it needed more refinement and continuity in both writing style and character development to truly resonate with me.

This was just what I needed it was a really cute and fun read and as I haven't read very many sports romances I found it so easy to just get lost in.

Melting Point had me hooked from the start because I truly loved the Olympic setting, the fake dating twist, and the built in chemistry of a best friends to lovers romance all made for a fun, easy read. Sam and Finn are cute together, and their banter plus the slow burn payoff definitely kept me engaged.

But while I enjoyed it, the story leaned a little too much on miscommunication to drive the drama, and at times the tone felt uneven because it swung between reading a lot like a YA book and then randomly placed spice. I also wished for deeper emotional development; the family subplots were interesting but underexplored.

This is a cozy sports romance that is perfect if you’re looking for something cute, fast, and trope-filled, but I just wasn’t blown away by this.

Thank you to NetGalley, Cici Williams, and Avon for the eARC of this book.

Sam Harrington siempre soñó con ganar una medalla olímpica. Después de años de entrenamientos, sacrificios y la constante presión de un padre que nunca parece verla brillar, finalmente tiene su oportunidad en los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno en Livigno, Italia.

A su lado está Finn Bradley, su mejor amigo desde la adolescencia y confidente en cada caída y triunfo. Juntos hicieron un pacto: nada de romances que interfieran con sus metas. Pero la cercanía, la complicidad y un inesperado acuerdo para fingir ser pareja frente a la prensa empiezan a poner ese pacto en riesgo.

Mientras los focos se encienden y las rivalidades en la nieve se vuelven cada vez más intensas, Sam y Finn descubrirán que lo más difícil no es alcanzar la gloria olímpica, sino decidir si están dispuestos a apostar por un amor que puede cambiarlo todo.





Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

I really enjoyed this spicy romance novel. I was hooked from the very first page and kept reading until the end as I wanted to know what happened. The story was cute and easy to follow and had a great cast of characters. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.
💜 Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

A flirty, sporty, cozy read perfect for the winter! "Melting Point" reminds me of "Chalet Girl" paired with the Olympic competition vibes of "The Cutting Edge". Bundle up and get ready to hit the slopes for this wild ride!

Sam and Finn, teammates in more than one way, are juggling the pressures to earn sponsorships, family expectations, and the pursuit of Olympic medals. When the sponsorship opportunity of their dreams rolls around - they jump at the chance to make it happen, even if it means pretending to be a couple. What seems like a real relationship on the outside is more real on the inside than they're each willing to admit. Neither Sam nor Finn ever let previous relationships stick - not ever opening up enough to let something happen - as if they knew they were waiting on each other.

They lean on each other as they face the real and proverbial mountains in front of them. Finn faces big feelings for Sam and the challenge to provide a great life for his mom. Sam faces broken relationships with her brother and father.

This book delivers:
- Best Friends-to-Lovers
- Olympic Competition Drama
- Fake Dating
- Slow Burn and SPICE

While the pacing lagged in a few places, there were shining moments that pulled me right back in. I was on the edge of my seat each time they competed, as if I was watching their events live. And the tender realization of their feelings was sweet, rewarding, and well worth the wait.

A great pick for readers who love sporty romances with heart, friends-to-lovers, and the nail-biting thrill of competition.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books, and Cici Williams for early access to this book in exchange for my honest review.

I love a good sports romance and an Olympic sports romance in particular so when the opportunity to read this came up I was all for it!

Sam and Finn are best friends that agree to fake date while competing in the Winter Olympics to try to attain sponsorships. Both have different reasons for agreeing to do so… and both are madly in love with the other but can’t just open up and say it already. The story was sweet but I felt like it was YA with a few random spice scenes thrown in that honestly didn’t fit the tone of the rest of the book. I would’ve loved more character depth and the entire story used lack of communication between characters to keep the plot going and it got old pretty quickly. Overall it was a fast and easy read but not sure I would pick up another by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the opportunity to read an early copy!

Well this was a nice little read. Romance in the cold. Just as the temps are dropping I quite needed something like this. I'm not sporty but this was fun! Cute and an easy read.

I got through part way of this book and I’m not exactly a fan of it..I’m sorry but I couldn’t get into the characters or the plot setting for it. I appreciate NetGalley for allowing me to read and share my thoughts but I’ll try to read this book again at another time.