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Review: A Very Merry Hockey Holiday (Assassins #6.5) by Toni Aleo

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – with eight stories featuring your most beloved characters and their families – it’s time to get comfy with a cup of hot cocoa and take a sneak peek at the holidays, Assassins’ style.

Join Lucas and Fallon along with Tate and Audrey as they await life-changing gifts; Erik and Piper, and Phillip and Reece who have decisions to make that could lead to exciting developments ahead in their lives; and Claire as she makes a Christmas wish and choices for her future. Spend Christmas morning with the Adler family and see what the New Year has in store for Karson and Lacey, as well as Kacey King. The King family faces significant changes and resolutions that will leave readers alternately cheering and maybe a little heavy-hearted…all wrapped up in a big bow.

*I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review*

This picture pretty much sums up the entire novella. We get eight holiday stories from all our favourite couples, and even a new one. All very exciting! It's all very happy times, lots and lots of babies, adorable moments with children, some good food and of course the necessary sexy time.

A Very Merry Hockey Holiday is definitely for the fans and I freaking loved it. I've missed some of the couples and their offspring, so it was jolly to catch up with them during the holidays. Even in these short snippets, Toni Aleo manages to give us everything we can want in a story. A couple of chapters per couple, and still we get different stories each with their own voice and tone. A great way to start my holiday reading. Perfect for a cold sunday, with the christmas tree beside you, fluffy socks on, a hot coco and let it completely melt you away.

Assassins - Reading order and purchase links

Taking Shots: Amazon - Kindle

Trying To Score: Amazon - Kindle

Empty Net: Amazon - Kindle

Falling For The Backup: Kindle ($0.99)

4 & Counting: free read

Blue Lines: My review - Amazon - Kindle

Breaking Away: My review - Amazon - B&N

Laces and Lace: My review - Amazon - B&N

A Very Merry Hockey Holiday: Amazon ($0.99)

The Author

Toni Aleo is the author of the Nasvhille Assassins series: Taking Shots, Trying to Score, Empty Net, Falling for the Backup, and Blue Lines.

When not rooting for her beloved Nashville Predators, she’s probably going to her husband’s and son’s hockey games and her daughter’s dance competitions, taking pictures, scrapbooking, or reading the latest romance novel.

She lives in the Nashville area with her husband, two children, and a bulldog.

Connect with Toni Aleo:

Website - Facebook - Twitter - Goodreads

Review: Laces and Lace (Assassins #6) by Toni Aleo

Nine years ago, things were perfect. Lacey and Karson had found their happily ever after in each other…or so they thought. How do two people who were meant to be move on from that once-in-a-lifetime love?

Lacey has a strength inside her that comes alive with the things she’s most passionate about. She’s a fighter, a survivor, and has everything she’s ever wanted but the one thing that matters most—love.

Karson is doing the one thing he loves most—playing hockey for the Assassins, yet he knows regret. He knows his life has been missing the one thing he walked away from so many years ago—Lacey.

Nine years later, and neither has been able to succeed in moving on from what was, what could have been, and who each of their hearts still beats for. When a chance encounter during a fateful night has their paths crossing again, will the tether still attaching their souls allow them to face the past, present, and a possible future?

Can two people with fate on their side find a way back to each other? Overcome all the obstacles in their way to finally live life together to the fullest?

Or will they let those around them and the circumstances they face, along with questions and doubt, ruin a second chance at the life they both deserve?

*I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review*

Well this story took quite some different turns than expected. Normally Karson is level headed and reasonable, but when it comes to Lacey we get to see this other side of him. Things went south nine years ago, forced apart, but they've never forgotten each other. When they run into each again, Karson takes a big chance showing her all his cards and just going for it, no longer wanting to waste any more time. Sick of her broken heart Lacey gives love another try.

Her family and friends are beyond furious. Seriously it's not even reasonable and logic at all. I agree it's a big and sudden change, but it's like they don't want her to be happy. Her dad especially is just nuts. He loves her, but his fear of losing Lacey is stifling and obsessive. For the first time Lacey isn't within easy reach of her dad, and while she has Karson, she's a bit lost.

The negativity from her family, coupled with a new town and being alone at times, has her doubting her decision. She knows she loves Karson, but she needs time to realize that his love is enough.

Karson made one big mistake in his life and that was letting Lacey go. Regretting the decision from the moment he made, having Lacey in his arms again is heaven on earth. He is so sure of their love for each other, but her doubt is killing him. Time and time again he has to prove it and reassure Lacey. I really felt for him, certainly since everyone on his side is so supportive.

All in all another great romance story from Toni Aleo. Karson is an amazing character and I freaking love his family. Especially his dad rocks! I mostly like his confidence and how he really puts in everything to make Lacey happy. Lacey is different. She has been through so much already, at such a young age, but I love how she used her experience and turned it into something positive. Because of her past, she has had to rely a lot on her family and friends, and without realizing she never broke free from that. Thanks to Karson, a new world has opened up for Lacey. She had a lot of learning to do throughout the book, and I'm happy how she turned out to be.

As always the little check ins with the rest of the Assassin's family are a fun bonus.

Assassins - Reading order and purchase links

Taking Shots: Amazon - Kindle

Trying To Score: Amazon - Kindle

Empty Net: Amazon - Kindle

Falling For The Backup: Kindle ($0.99)

4 & Counting: free read

Blue Lines: My review - Amazon - Kindle

Breaking Away: My review - Amazon - B&N

Laces and Lace: Amazon - B&N

A Very Merry Hockey Holiday: Amazon ($0.99)

The Author

Toni Aleo is the author of the Nasvhille Assassins series: Taking Shots, Trying to Score, Empty Net, Falling for the Backup, and Blue Lines.

She lives in the Nashville area with her husband, two children, and a bulldog.

Connect with Toni Aleo:

Website - Facebook - Twitter - Goodreads

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: A Very Merry Hockey Holiday (Assassins #6.5) by Toni Aleo

Release: December 10th 2014

An Assassins Novella (#5.5)

About the book...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – with eight stories featuring your most beloved characters and their families – it’s time to get comfy with a cup of hot cocoa and take a sneak peek at the holidays, Assassins’ style.

Join Lucas and Fallon along Tate and Audrey as they await life-changing gifts; Erik and Piper, and Phillip and Reece who have decisions to make that could lead to exciting developments ahead in their lives; and Claire as she makes a Christmas wish and choices for her future. Spend Christmas morning with the Adler family and see what the New Year has in store for Karson and Lacey, as well as Kacey King. The King family faces significant changes and resolutions that will leave readers alternately cheering and maybe a little heavy-hearted…all wrapped up in a big bow.

Join in on the holiday cheer and see who’s been naughty or nice in New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Toni Aleo’s novella – A Very Merry Hockey Holiday.

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Assassins - Reading order and purchase links

Taking Shots: Amazon - Kindle

Trying To Score: Amazon - Kindle

Empty Net: Amazon - Kindle

Falling For The Backup: Kindle ($0.99)

4 & Counting: free read

Blue Lines: My review - Amazon - Kindle

Breaking Away: My review - Amazon - B&N

Laces and Lace: Amazon - B&N

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Toni Aleo is the author of the Nasvhille Assassins series: Taking Shots, Trying to Score, Empty Net, Falling for the Backup, and Blue Lines.

When not rooting for her beloved Nashville Predators, she’s probably going to her husband’s and son’s hockey games and her daughter’s dance competitions, taking pictures, scrapbooking, or reading the latest romance novel.

She lives in the Nashville area with her husband, two children, and a bulldog. Read more about Toni here.

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New Release & Giveaway: Laces and Lace (Assassins #6) by Toni Aleo

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NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BEST SELLING AUTHOR TONI ALEO PRESENTS THE NEXT INSTALLMENT IN THE ASSASSINS SERIES...

LACES AND LACE

Nine years ago, things were perfect. Lacey and Karson had found their happily ever after in each other…or so they thought. How do two people who were meant to be move on from that once-in-a-lifetime love?

Lacey has a strength inside her that comes alive with the things she’s most passionate about. She’s a fighter, a survivor, and has everything she’s ever wanted but the one thing that matters most—love.

Karson is doing the one thing he loves most—playing hockey for the Assassins, yet he knows regret. He knows his life has been missing the one thing he walked away from so many years ago—Lacey.

Nine years later, and neither has been able to succeed in moving on from what was, what could have been, and who each of their hearts still beats for. When a chance encounter during a fateful night has their paths crossing again, will the tether still attaching their souls allow them to face the past, present, and a possible future?

Can two people with fate on their side find a way back to each other? Overcome all the obstacles in their way to finally live life together to the fullest?

Or will they let those around them and the circumstances they face, along with questions and doubt, ruin a second chance at the life they both deserve?

Laces and Lace includes the prequel Tangled in the Laces, a dollar of your purchase will be donated to the Nashville Predators Foundation.

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PRAISE FOR LACES AND LACE....

"I feel that Laces & Lace was one of the best books in the series, not only because it revolved around heavy matter, but also because it drug you through emotional turmoil and struggles and it wasn’t happy go lucky easy." ~ Amazon Reviewer: Kris

"Laces and Lace is a story of survival, bravery, and endearing love. A story of when two people collide and life without the other is miserable. After I read the prequel to Laces and Lace I was dying to read the full novel. This story touched my heart and I urge you to go get your copy!" ~ Brittany @ Spare Time Book Blog

"This is such a great read, with more steam than most of Toni's books! And so many laugh out loud moments, seriously - JT needs his own book, and it needs to be amazingly hilarious because I couldn't stop laughing! Overall? Laces and Lace was well worth the wait!!" ~ For Love and Books "Jac"

Assassins - Reading order and purchase links