Ballsy

· Breakers Hockey Book 4 · Elise Faber
4.8
25 reviews
Ebook
250
Pages
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About this ebook

Kailey Henderson dealt in code.

 

Well, code, social anxiety, and online gaming.

 

What she didn’t deal in was sexy hockey players.

 

And she certainly didn’t deal in sexy hockey players like Connor Smith. He was brass. He was loud. He was funny and charming and…ballsy.

 

Kailey was about the furthest thing from ballsy someone could find.

 

Connor didn’t seem to care. From the moment she’d showed up at the rink to help her friend set up a player development program for the Baltimore Breakers, he had led a campaign to win her heart.

 

The thing was, Kailey didn’t actually want her heart to be won, and the more Connor campaigned, the more she resisted. And…the more she resisted and argued and pushed back, the more she found out that she actually could be ballsy.

 

And the worst thing about that?

 

It made Connor campaign even harder.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
25 reviews
Jackie Wright
April 23, 2022
What a beautifully written romance and a perfect addition to the Breakers Hockey Series. This is Connor Smith and Kailey Henderson’s heartwarming, fun yet emotional journey. Kailey hasn’t had an easy life, dealing on a daily basis with her social anxiety means the last thing she needs is a high profile hockey player giving her attention. Her family chose to hide her anxiety issues so when Smitty shows her attention and kindness, it doesn’t take long for her to fall for this big, kindhearted man who is dealing with his own issues. Smitty is determined to see the real Kailey and he goes out of his way help her feel comfortable in her own skin and what follows is a heartwarming romance that will appeal to a wide range of audiences. I loved everything about this book, I smiled, I swooned and I cried as I joined Smitty and Kailey on their journey. Ballsy is a wonderful addition to the series but it can certainly be read and loved as a stand-alone, I fell hard and fast for Smitty and I adored Kailey but it was the support and strength they found in each other that took this book to another level. So I guess all I need to say is please one click this gem, you won’t be disappointed.
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sharon rosenthal
April 26, 2022
This is my first book in this series. I am a fan of the author and have her other series but for some reason I have not read any books in this series until now. It features players who play on a hockey team called the Breakers. It is a stand alone story and it deals with some serious subjects like Dyslexia and Social Anxiety. In this story we meet Connor who goes by the name of Smitty. He is a player on the hockey team and Kailey is a newer part of the team on the behind the scenes way. She suffers from extreme social anxiety and Smitty is big, loud and he terrifies her. Smitty is majorly crushing on Kailey from day one. He knows she is his one but she won't give him the time of day because he freaks her out. Meanwhile Smitty suffers from Dyslexia and even as an adult he struggles. When K and Smitty find out that they both have issues that make them feel inferior and that their families don't get it, well that's when these two start to understand each other. I really loved how they each had each others backs and they were there for each other. It was a really fascinating story and one I learned some new things about Dyslexia and Anxiety. I adored how Smitty had K's back in relation to her nightmare of a father and I loved how K supported Smitty in relation to his brother. I received a complimentary early release copy of this e-book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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t lynn
May 9, 2022
Ballsy is the fourth book in the Breakers Hockey series by Elise Faber. I loved Smitty’s character in the earlier books and I was so excited to see his book. I was extremely surprised by how much better it was than I thought it would be! I really enjoyed the witty banter between the teammates and the continuing humor of the plant growing contest. Kailey had problems “peopling” due to her anxiety causing her to freeze up. She avoided people as much as she could and stuck with her coding and online games. There she didn’t have to deal with anxiety because she was in her comfort zone. She was afraid to open up and trust again after her last relationship. “He’d found her. One look, and he’d known. Quiet where he was loud. Smart when he wasn’t… Certainly, she was oblivious that she was… his. But he’d known.” Connor Smith “Smitty” had always felt like he was big, goofy, and not enough. He thought he was only good at hitting things and making people laugh. He has watched his teammates find happiness with their “one” and he wanted to find what they had. When he saw Kailey, he knew she was the one for him, but she wanted nothing to do with him. Can he convince her otherwise? Smitty was always the prankster and joking around with his teammates in the previous books, so seeing him vulnerable and being serious was endearing. His experiences as a child gave him patience and understanding of Kailey and her anxiety. I loved how he was so considerate and focused on her and her needs. Kailey had taken the job with the Breakers and moved away from the pressure of her family. She wanted to improve and become better in social environments. Watching them both grow and realize they were perfect for each other was heartening. I have enjoyed every book in the series but this one was my favorite. Maybe because I loved seeing deeper into Smitty’s character and what was behind his facade. I would highly recommend this book if you like humor, hockey players, and romance. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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About the author

USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys. She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elise@elisefaber.com.

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