February 1, 2011
Sinead OBrien is a top female litigator in New York City and a workaholic. Adam Perrys hard-hitting style is legendary among hockey players and fans, and Blades management hopes hell inspire the team to win the Stanley Cup. But although a recent hit was legal according to the rules of the game, an ambitious district attorney has charged him with assault. And while the league is officially supporting Adam, behind the scenes its another matter. Martins sexy contemporary romance offers banter (although once Sinead gets Adam to start talking, she finds that hes a very private person) and an unusual juxtaposition of careers (Adams good friend and sounding board is a chef, and Sineads family owns and operates the family pub where the team congregates). This may appeal to fans of Julie James law-firm romances as well as sports enthusiasts, making Martin a good bet for readers who enjoy Carly Phillips (baseball) and Susan Elizabeth Phillips (football).(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2011, American Library Association.)