

The rest of the Pucked crew are a big part of the story, of course, as all up in each other’s lives as they are. I’ll give you anything you want, Charlene. “I love you more than you can comprehend. The feels are intense as they finally begin to let it all out, and I loved watching the changes to them, individually and as a couple, as they open up and show their sweet, emotional sides – Darren in particular – which was beautifully romantic and super swoony. All of the pressures combine to put them to the test, and it will take all the strength they have to deal with all they are faced with and find their way forward – truly together. And the status of Darren’s career and his future in the NHL provides its own strain. The changes in their relationship are both helped and hindered along the way with some surprising family drama and the revelation of secrets from the past, forcing a new openness between Darren and Charlene. Whatever you need, I’ll be that for you.” “It’s always going to be me and you, Charlene. This book is an exploration of that as they finally begin to explore their feelings and what it is they truly want, and everything begins to shift. They have been together for two years and their passion for each other is as all-consuming as it was when they first met, it’s the emotional stuff that hasn’t really progressed, with neither of them really sure how to deal with it. It has led them to a somewhat unconventional relationship that, although solid, is also somewhat tentative. Without being spoilery, they have both have very difficult childhoods that have impacted on the who they are, and how they handle relationships and intimacy. And as the truth of their relationship is revealed, I couldn’t get enough of their dynamic. They haven’t been a focus, but there have been hints of some kinky goings on, and a non-relationship sort of set up that seems to be mainly sex with a bit of a BDSM edge. The mystery of Darren and Charlene’s relationship has been simmering away in the background of the series.

They aren’t my favourite characters and their relationship dynamic is ‘different’, but there was no way I wasn’t going to read this one, and I am happy to say that their story completely captured my heart, and I loved it! This is the story I wanted for them! This is what I wanted to see, and I was enthralled from start to finish as we finally get to know this secretive couple. Yes! This is the story that I wanted for Darren and Charlene!!!Īs a long-time fan of the Pucked series, Darren and Charlene’s story intrigued me, but I admit that I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about them getting a full-length book.
