Blurb

Holland
Hockey winger and campus hottie, Cole Davis, might be an MVP with the ladies, but I’m not falling for a player…not with medical school on the line.

With our best friends dating, our forced proximity is inevitable.
 
That doesn’t mean I have to like it—or the way he makes me feel. Like I’m missing out and there’s more to life than sitting on the sidelines.
 
It only takes one moment of weakness to remind myself why I should have stayed away from Cole.
 
He might be a ruthless player, but nothing about this is a game.
 
Cole
Holland Donovan knows exactly what she wants out of life—and it isn’t me.
 
She’s not looking for any distractions, and I’m a one-night kind of guy, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting her.
 
From the first electric kiss—I know one night will never be enough.

I just need to convince her that I’m in it for the long haul—this isn’t just about scoring.
 
On the ice I’m a pro at blocking shots and stealing passes, but when it comes to Holland the rules change.
 
I won’t stop fighting for her, for us, until I make her mine.

My Thoughts <3

Ruthless Player is Cole & Holland’s story and man does this title fit Cole like crazy, or does it? There is so much more to this hockey player and it was awesome to get to know him more. Not going to lie, I totally fell for him! Holland is the opposite of a puck bunny, this lady is driven and does not have time for frivolous relationships so she definitely wants to stay FAR away from Cole, but it is is proving extremely hard.

This romance is the slowest of the slow burn, but it was sweet to see how everything plays out organically and I adored the book! I didn’t read the first book because this is a standalone, but I think it would make this book even better by doing so because I definitely want to read the next one! Awesome job to the author and I give it 4 outta 5 stars!

PS: Thank you to RC Stephens and Grey’s Promotions for allowing me an advanced copy of the book to read and review honestly!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

R.C. Stephens is a top 100 Amazon bestselling author. She writes contemporary romance novels ranging from hot hockey players to romantic suspense.

When she isn’t in her writing cave she is raising three lovely children with her adoring husband.

Her books are filled with humor, heartbreak, emotion and true love.

Born and raised in Toronto, she loves the winter, but Spring and Fall are her favorite seasons.
 
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