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DELAYED PENALTY: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Aviators Hockey Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Sophia Henry (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 228 ratings
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I'm desperate for money, but is translating for a cocky Russian hockey player worth the paycheck?

I skated into senior year ready to defend a national championship with my soccer team and graduate with honors. When I’m dropped from the team, I need to come up with tuition money fast—or my graduation is in jeopardy.

Scoring a high-paying translating job for a minor-league Russian hockey player solves all my problems. Then I meet my client, Aleksandr Varenkov, the drop-dead-gorgeous guy I embarrassed when he hit on me at the bar.

Still stinging from my rejection, he decides to get even by undermining me every chance he gets. If he thinks his childish antics will run me off, he's underestimated my determination. I've endured much worse than barbs from an arrogant athlete with a bruised ego. Quitting isn't an option, but sticking it out may break me in ways I never expected.

Fans of Rachel Gibson and Elle Kennedy will love this steamy new adult hockey romance series!

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    Aviators Hockey
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08LSB9Z42
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Krasivo Creative (Feb. 18 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2379 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 228 ratings

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Sophia Henry

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USA Today Bestselling Author Sophia Henry is a proud Detroit native who fell in love with reading, writing, and hockey all before she became a teenager. After graduating with a Creative Writing degree from Central Michigan University, she moved to warm and sunny North Carolina where she spent twenty glorious years before heading back to her roots and settling in Michigan.

She spends her days writing steamy, heartfelt contemporary romance and posting personal stories in her Patreon community hoping they resonate with and encourage others. When Sophia’s not writing, she’s hanging out with her two high-energy sons, an equally high-energy Plott Hound, and two cats who want nothing to do with any of them. She can also be found watching her beloved Detroit Red Wings and rocking out at as many concerts as she can possibly attend.

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DebbieP
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read
Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2022
I really enjoyed this story. All hockey related content was accurate. Characters were well developed. Can’t wait to read the next book!.

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Mulan
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Romance
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2021
This was an entertaining story. I couldn’t stop giggling at how Aleksandr and Auden met , and the line he uses. The start of their relationship was rocky but fun to read about. And you slowly get to see Aleksandr’s softer and sweeter side come out. These two had such great chemistry together but really would really have to work to get to their HEA.

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Danielle K
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read!
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2021
This story gives you all the feels. Some might come in thinking just another hockey jock story, but this is a deep read. Definitely one where you dont see twists coming, but you are also not left with dead ends. Alexandr and Auden are two scared individuals that break each others barriers down. I absolutely loved this book.

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Miss Kitty Moto
3.0 out of 5 stars The hockey player and the translator.
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2021
This is the first story I have read by this author and I have to say that overall I enjoyed it. This is the story of Aleksandr and Auden. Aleksandr is a Russian hockey player who exaggerates his inability to speak English. He is hoping to get out of all the interview and public appearances by hiding behind his lack of English. Enter Auden. Auden is a college student who has lost her soccer scholarship and is in need of a job. Her grandfather gets her a job as a translator. She is hired to help Aleksandr do his interviews etc. The first time they meet it doesn't go well. Aleksandr pranks Auden like you would to any new member of the hockey team. He just forgets, that she isn't a member of the team. Their relationship can only go up from here. This is a well written book and easy to read. I know that they are both young people but a few times in the book I found them to be juvenile and not young. But overall I enjoyed the story and their relationship. A good read. I rated this book 3 1/2 stars.

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DT3
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2021
A good start to this series. The characters are likeable and go well together. Looking to see where this series will go. The story was entertaining. A enjoyable read.

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Barb
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love this story so much!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2021
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I’m happy to say I did a dang happy dance when I first got this book back in 2015 when Sophia Henry was a new to me author. It was fabulous in all the ways and now with the new look and added content… yeah man, it’s freaking awesome. I mean, it’s Hockey, dude. What’s better? Um, nothing…. Well okay, I lied… Aleksandr, the HOT AS SIN Russian, shirtless is a good deal too. 

I was hooked right from the beginning. The crazy and purely bad pick-up lines that had me laughing so hard I almost peed myself (more than once but who is counting. The cheeky, secret smiles. The witty banter between Aleksandr and Auden. The hot tempers. RAWR! She had me hook, line and sinker. I was a goner. The dynamics of the characters, the storyline itself and the way the leading lady handles herself are different than some othere yet inviting at the same time.

Auden is a college student who has a knowledge and upbringing that is setting her up to be in the right place at the right time. She grew up loving hockey and learning Russian from her grandparents. Her grandpa is Russian, her grams is Irish. Talk about a sexy mix. (laughs) Anyways, Auden is home for the winter break and her grandpa gives her a translating job. No translating documents this time, she will be the voice for one of the players: Aleksandr. It just happens that this isn’t the first time they’ve met.

The lines are drawn and let’s just say it’s a real struggle for her to stay professional. Of course, this is Aleksandr’s fault. ALL THE WAY. The man is a beast and he knows just what buttons to push. If he’s not pissing her off then he’s not happy. It’s hot though so… yeah. Enjoy.

Their pasts both take a part in the troubles coming for them. There is no way to really put it into words. Other than, it was inevitable. There were many times that I wanted to shake Auden though. Girlfriend has some serious issues but I understand where she was mentally. Thankfully Auden has her best friend Kristen and her grandparents to get her butt in gear or to tell her when she needs to get her head out of her arse.

This story tugged at your heart as much as it tried to kill me with humor. And there may have been some tears. Sue me. It happens. This is a must read for any Hockey lover or for anyone who loves a dang good story.
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CathyLynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Aleksandr and Auden
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
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Aleksandr is a hockey player and what could be better? Auden is hired as his translator but she remembers him from the bar the night before when he tried to hit on her. She draws her opinion of him and then he goes and shows her what he is really like and blows her preconceived opinion of him. I thought Aleksandr was an interesting character, he had many side and depth. Auden was cautious of getting involved but hey it is not every day you find someone who curls your toes. This is a great romance mixed in with hockey. Auden needed to take a chance.

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Meluvbooks2
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021
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First read by this author and I am glad I took a chance. Enjoyed the banter and the instant bond of both characters. Love his alpha vibes. My only negative is remembering their ages, at times they seemed juvenile. Can't wait for the next book.
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Rachel T
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
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YES! This is my first SH book but welcome to my next hockey obsession. I loved this couple so much and want MORE! Sign of a great book right.
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DAC
2.0 out of 5 stars OK book - too much going on and needs to be polished
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2022
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This book has a great main story. I like the idea of a Russian translator falling for a hockey player. But the writing needs work - I ended up skimming thru at lease 25% of the book.

The secondary story is completely unnecessary. It could have been much simpler and cleaner. Basically this was 2 tropes in 1, and I think the focus should have been on hockey.

Personally I didn’t like how much the male lead smoked and drank. Yes I know he is young, and that he is Russian. But I didn’t like it.

Overall this is an ok story. If you skim a big part of it. I hope the author does a major re-write to clean it up.

I will not be reading other books by this author. I don’t recommend this one.
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