My Wife by Ellie Hall: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

He’s a new Mr. Mom. She’s a jilted bride. When her role as the nanny develops into a marriage of convenience, will playing house become less of a game?

Liam

I don’t know what I’m doing. In fact, I have no idea where this kid came from. I mean, I know that part, but when he showed up on my doorstep, not only did I have to put everything on hold, but my hockey coach threw me into the sin bin. It might not be entirely undeserved.

Jess

I’m a certified walking, talking romance wreck, then I meet the guy who I think is my prince. On our wedding day, he leaves me at the altar. This means I’m headed back home to my small town and into Granny Dolly’s meddling arms. At least there will be cookies.

Liam

I’m drowning in potty training, team commitments, and legal documents. I’m not sure how much longer I can keep my newfound father status secret.

Jess

I get a job helping the Big Bad Wolf. Yet, somehow, I don’t get bit. Except by his son, who’s ninety-nine percent adorable and one percent feral. Like his grumpy dad.

Liam

I was all about that loner life, but when my money-grubbing ex attempts to ruin me, I propose a marriage of convenience to my assistant. She’s practically part of the furniture, almost living here rent-free. Turns out I don’t mind. Kind of into it. Into her.

Jess

I need a favor that comes in the size and shape of my boss, so when he suggests we get married, I have to remind myself that it’s not real. Nor are my feelings for him. Probably. Maybe a little. Like crumb-sized.

Between lingering looks, arguments over the toothpaste cap, and tingly moments, will this grumpy sunshine pair let love bloom?

My Wife is the PERFECT fit if you love:

•Grumpy sunshine duos

•Single dad

• Slow-burn romance

•Beauty & the Beast vibes

•Small town romcom

•Found family

•Closed-door content: no cheating, no swears, just sweet & swoony kisses

This is a clean, sweet, closed-door hockey romcom with lots of sweet kisses and a happily ever after. Lace up your skates and get ready to laugh, swoon, and have all the swoopy heart flutters!

The Author

Ellie Hall is a USA Today bestselling author. If only that meant she could wear a tiara and get away with it. ;) She loves puppies, books, and the ocean. Writing sweet romance with lots of firsts and fizzy feels gives her joy. Oh, and chocolate chip cookies are her fave. Ellie believes in dreaming big, working hard, and lazy Sunday afternoons spent with her family and dog in gratitude for God’s grace.

Book Review

My Wife is the second book in the Love in Hockey Town series. I had not personally read the previous book, but found I was able to enjoy this one just fine as a standalone. There are also some connections to other previous books, which is fun for those of us who have read them, but again, not entirely necessary to enjoy this one. 

Jess and Liam were both such great characters. She is a bride who gets left at the altar. He's a grumpy hockey player who has recently learned that he has a son... and is not adjusting to unexpected fatherhood well. Even before their first meeting, these two drew me right into their stories. And that first meeting? So fun! Liam is one of the grumpier grumps I've ever read... to the point that he almost shouldn't have been likable at all... and yet, somehow, it worked. Like all good grumps, the more we get to know him and see his past (and that slightly softer side), the more you root for him. Jess is the perfect sunshine to balance him out. She's had a lot of struggles in her life-- what with being left at the altar ad growing up in foster care, but I loved how she always tried to look for the positive... and how she didn't back down with Liam. These two had a really fun dynamic that I couldn't help but enjoy. Their story was a good blend of laugh out loud moments, tender romance and some twists to keep things interesting and I found myself enjoying every moment. 

My Wife is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language.


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