Tuesday, 7 June 2016

Shut Out - Kelly Jamieson - Release Blitz & Review


Shut Out (Bayard Hockey #1)

Shut Out (Bayard Hockey, #1)

The Bayard College hockey team isn’t where Jacob Flass thought he’d be a season ago. He was a rising star in the Canadian major junior league, cruising toward a spot on an NHL roster—until a single disastrous night on the town brought it all crashing down. Now he’s out of options, except for playing well, studying hard, and staying away from girls. He’s not supposed to be flirting with the hottest, sweetest chick he’s ever met. But how could he possibly stay away?
 
Skylar Lynwood knows that Jacob is out of her league. She’s just trying to go with the flow, which isn’t easy when six feet and four inches of total hockey hunkiness is making a play for her one moment, then giving her the cold shoulder the next. Skylar’s head tells her that this rugged athlete isn’t worth her time, but her body says something altogether different. Risking her heart for Jacob may be the craziest thing she’s ever done . . . but she won’t let him shut her out.



Shut Out is very different to any other book by Kelly Jamieson, that I have read.  I've come to expect her books to be light, fun and full of engaging banter.  This book is quite different, for one its a young adult romance, which deals with some hard hitting issues including sexual assault, prevention and awareness. 
The hero Jacob and heroine Skylar share an instant attraction.  Neither is really looking for a relationship, so decide that Skylar will pretend to be Jacob's girlfriend.  They have a somewhat rock start to their relationship and then feelings become involved.  There are quite a few twists and turns that lead to secrets and truths being revealed. 
There was a lot that I enjoyed about this book, the characters were engaging and not only the hero and heroine, but the side characters as well.  The chemistry and hot love scenes between Jacob and Skylar were thoroughly engaging and enthralling. 
Fans of Elle Kennedy's 'Off Campus' Series, Sabrina Bowen's 'Ivy Years' Series, and Toni Aleo's 'Bellvue Bullies' will enjoy this book. 
Overall it was another wonderfully written, engaging and enthralling read that I didn't want to put down.  I look forward to reading the next book in the Bayard Hockey series.