Queen B’s Decree: Aria is a new transfer to the women’s hockey team at Moo U, trying to outrun the drama from home. Her first night there, she encounters Church (aka Callan), at a hockey party. They spend some time talking and share one amazing kiss when Callan bails on her. And Aria takes it personally.
So it’s a surprise to her when she finally meets the last of her new roommates and it turns out to be Callan. Both Aria and Callan tell themselves they are going to focus on hockey and skip any relationships, but they just can’t keep away from each other. Callan devises a plan for Aria to be his fake girlfriend, in exchange for his help on the ice.
But ya’ll know, most fake relationships turn real eventually, amirite? Callan and Aria fall deeper for each other, until it’s more than just for fun. That’s all fun and good, but remember Aria has those secrets. She really did Callan a disservice by not confiding in him as their relationship deepened. Her issues with her family felt exceptionally selfish and immature. But Callan’s reaction felt like an overreaction.
Regardless, Playmaker was an enjoyable read and I liked revisiting Moo U.
Book: Playmaker by Sierra Hill
Series: Moo U #8
Genre: Hockey
Hotness: medium salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: secrets