Title: Firebird
Series: The Firebird Trilogy Book 1
Author: Jennifer Loring
Genre: Contemporary Romance (erotic elements)
Published: October 20, 2015
Publisher: Limitless Publishing
Stephanie Hartwell is a journalist chasing the story of her career…
When superstar hockey player and notorious bad boy Aleksandr Volynsky is traded to the Seattle Earthquakes in a blockbuster deal, Stephanie demands the opportunity to prove herself by scoring an exclusive interview with a man with no love for the media…the same man she once thought, as a naïve teenager, she’d someday marry.
An Olympian and Stanley Cup Champion, Aleksandr has achieved every goal he’s ever set…
Now expected to carry a failing team on his shoulders, Aleksandr’s troubles deepen when he encounters Stephanie after a season-opening loss. His lifestyle of drinking and random hookups has been a futile attempt to forget the beautiful tomboy who stole his heart nine years ago. And worse, fame and fortune have made it impossible for him to trust anyone—especially Stephanie, who is engaged to another man.
Romance rekindles, but tragedy reveals Aleksandr’s dark side…
Being with Aleksandr in the first place jeopardizes Stephanie’s journalistic integrity and threatens her career, and when he spirals out of control, it reawakens fears from her own history, making her unable to commit to a future with him.
When Aleksandr discovers the truth behind his self-destructive behavior, will his newfound self-awareness be enough to convince Stephanie to give him one last chance…
Or will his revelation drive her away for good?
Jennifer Loring's short fiction has appeared in numerous magazines, webzines, and anthologies. In 2013, she won Crystal Lake Publishing's inaugural Tales from the Lake writing competition; in 2014, DarkFuse published her novella Conduits, and in May 2015, Omnium Gatherum released her debut novel, Those of My Kind. She recently signed a deal for a contemporary romance trilogy with Limitless Publishing; the first book, Firebird, was published on October 20, 2015. Jennifer lives in Philadelphia, PA with her husband, their turtle, and two basset hounds. She is currently at work on the second book in the Firebird Trilogy as well as a paranormal romance.
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ALPHA BOOK CLUB REVIEW
Firebird from Jennifer Loring was a great 5 star read.
Romance, Hot Alpha, Unexpected Twists
This was a great Hockey romance read. Aleksandr and Stephanie had a scorching HOT connection. You feel all the ups and downs right along with them.
Blurb:
Stephanie Hartwell is a journalist chasing the story of her career…
When superstar hockey player and notorious bad boy Aleksandr Volynsky is traded to the Seattle Earthquakes in a blockbuster deal, Stephanie demands the opportunity to prove herself by scoring an exclusive interview with a man with no love for the media…the same man she once thought, as a naïve teenager, she’d someday marry.
An Olympian and Stanley Cup Champion, Aleksandr has achieved every goal he’s ever set…
Now expected to carry a failing team on his shoulders, Aleksandr’s troubles deepen when he encounters Stephanie after a season-opening loss. His lifestyle of drinking and random hookups has been a futile attempt to forget the beautiful tomboy who stole his heart nine years ago. And worse, fame and fortune have made it impossible for him to trust anyone—especially Stephanie, who is engaged to another man.
Romance rekindles, but tragedy reveals Aleksandr’s dark side…
Being with Aleksandr in the first place jeopardizes Stephanie’s journalistic integrity and threatens her career, and when he spirals out of control, it reawakens fears from her own history, making her unable to commit to a future with him.
When Aleksandr discovers the truth behind his self-destructive behavior, will his newfound self-awareness be enough to convince Stephanie to give him one last chance…
Or will his revelation drive her away for good?
Stephanie begs her editor for the big hockey story the “Volynsky trade”, because of her knowledge of Volynsky she convinces him to give her a chance. Now she has to get ready to see him again after so many years. How will he react to seeing her?
When Alex finds out that Stephanie will be doing an exclusive interview with him, his past memories start to flood him. He is still wearing the ring that she had given him so many years before. His lifestyle of drinking and random hook ups has been an attempt to forget her. When he finally gets to a place where his heart is healing, tragedy strikes and his dark side comes out worse than ever.
Will Alex be able to convince Stephanie to give him a chance? Will these two damaged people be able to help each other?
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying good-bye so hard.”
I was captured right away and couldn’t put it down. I loved both of these characters, they were well developed Both Alex and Stephanie had things in their pasts that they never knew how to deal with. I am emotionally exhausted, ugly cry guaranteed. The sex scenes were also very HOT. I am excited to see where Jennifer Loring takes this series. Thank you for the great read.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club
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