Crazy Pucking Love

I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.4.5 stars — While I originally did get this one from NetGalley, I procrastinated on it so long, I actually bought my own copy…I loved this one so much because I loved both characters. Dane was everything I was hoping for, damaged but also funny, sweet, and caring…and suffering from a little bit of stupid (not academically, but decision-making-wise). He also suffered from “deciding he knows what’s best for others and making decisions for them”-itis, not just with Megan but with others as well. And normally that doesn’t really work for me, but it fit with who his character was, and the past that shaped him. I was a bit disappointed that we didn’t get some closure with his family…I think that’s one area where all the books in this series are a little weak. They introduce background stories, but they don’t give resolution to them. I’m a reader that likes to know it all and gain closure in all things.Megan was so my kind of girl. She was insecure, but trying to be more confident and accepting of herself. I could identify with her, right down to her love of math (though I went into Comp Sci and not Engineering, there is a rivalry). She had her own struggles, between trying to convince herself that she could settle for less, and trying to live up (or rather down) to those expectations. She actually made me groan sometimes, b/c it was so obvious that she was fooling herself and that things were obviously not going to work out as she’d wanted them to. In some ways she was being just like the stereotype of girls who claim one thing and do another, but when you see the strength of her connection with Dane, it feels different somehow. I ached for her, and her doubts, and just how freaking adorable she was.I LOVED that while Megan struggled with her insecurities, and her progress might have been slow at times, I could understand that some of that came with age and experience. And she truly did wobble her way towards becoming a stronger person on her own, and I loved watching her develop other strong relationships (her friendships with Lyla, Whitney and to my surprise Vanessa!).The killer for this one was the two of them together. They had SOOOOO much chemistry, and I’m not just talking the steamy kind (though hooweee, right from the first kiss). But more important than all that, I felt their friendship chemistry! The way they interacted with each other, they just lit me up and gave me tummy butterflies.While this isn’t the last book in the series, I read them out of order so it’s *my* last book. One thing I love about this series is that it features 4 very smart heroines, but not the same kind of smart. Yay brains!! They were all very different heroines, but they were all inspiring in their own right. I wouldn’t have minded if the heroes had had some better academics, or it was clearer how they ended up balancing school with sport (especially given how both Hudson and Dane struggled)…but at least we end on a high with smarty-pants Ryder (in the next book).So yeah. Another thoroughly entertaining book in this series, and it just made me want to go back and reread Confessions to finish things off.

A forbidden love story with two people who are in sync both romantically and as people, and the reason they can't be together is an overbearing older brother? I'm into it. I enjoyed this story very much because there's a lot of backstory for both characters (that I believe may be addressed in previous books, I'm definitely planning on checking them out) that completely made sense for the plot and why the two main characters were resistant to be together. Also, I'm a sucker for a hockey romance.

Really enjoyed this book though I wish I had read the first two in the series first. It’s not necessary but I think I would have appreciated the history of the characters better if I had.Good characters that are developed well throughout the book, well paced story arc and a premise that works well within this college sports genre. Would have liked a bit more of the hockey and an ending that gave more info on the characters progress but all in all a very enjoyable read.

3/3.5*Crazy Pucking Love is the third book in Cindi Madsen's Taking Shots series. While it is a standalone, I think reading the first two books would be beneficial. Megan's (Beckett's sister) and Dane's (Hudson's best friend) story was my least favorite of the series. It had unnecessary drama, and I did feel the connection like I did with the other books. With that said, I will continue with the series.

Dane feels so much and carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. He has to be the better person and make right as many wrongs as he can and fix all things broken. Can he fix himself before it's to late? Megan the little sister of the Hockey captain just wants a fresh start on life. She wants to find happiness. Can Dane man up and be that guy to help her find herself or will he talk himself out of it to respect the bro code?

Megan was tough. Dane had too much going on until his friend, Hudson pointed out some things to him. Megan made me laugh and I loved how here and her brother got along. It was great that Megan had some good girlfriends that she could talk to. It was great seeing Beck, Lyla, Hudson and Whtiney again. Can't wait to see what happens with Ryder and Vanessa.

My first Cindi Madsen book and I loved it. Sexy hockey players. Sweet and sexy chemistry. Fun and flirty romance. A little angst. And a lot of story. I love hockey romance and this one had me loving every minute of it.This can absolutely be read as a standalone I just wish I started sooner in the series. I look forward to diving into more in the series.

I love this world. I have loved every couple that has been introduced and this one was no exception. The hardest part of this book for me was knowing that it was going to end. I really do not think you could go wrong this one.

My first Cindi Madsen story and to be honest, I didn't realise I was starting with book 3 of the series. I'd seen the paperback on offer, spotted it was a hockey book and I was in.I must say I'll definitely pick up more from this author. Megan was for the most part a great character. When she didn't like something she voiced her opinion, part of her new life, new leaf.She meets Dane not realising that he's one of her brothers friends and someone who has been told in no circumstances that Megan is off limits for. Shame that their hormones and attractions didn't get the memo.I really enjoyed the moments between them where they are trying to walk the friend line but failing miserably. And watching them fall for each other was uber sweet.What wasn't so sweet were Dane's freak out/hormonal strops which got old for this girl fast. I reckon Megan gave him at least 3 chances more than he would have got in front of me, and thereby proving her not quite to be such a girl who will stand up for what she believes she deserves. Oh and imo there wasn't enough hockey in this hockey book for this hockey loving girl.Overall though I still really enjoyed this.

Not the best in this series, but still really enjoyed the book. However the first of this series, Getting Lucky Number Seven is hard to beat!

Was fun to read love the characters