| Category: | Romance - General |
|---|---|
| Author: | Alisa Jean |
| Publisher: | Independently Published |
| Publication Date: | December 15, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| ISBN-13: | 979-8303836983 |
| ASIN: | B0DQL8PTVJ |
Lincoln is the first book in the Los Angeles Quakes
hockey series by Alisa Jean. This narrative examines the high-stakes world of
professional hockey and follows Lincoln Cavanaugh, a seasoned goalie struggling
with a recent slump, personal doubts, and injuries. The book takes readers on a
rollicking ride through some of the Lincoln’s wins and losses on the ice,
complicated by his growing romantic tension with Catherine Bishop, the
ambitious daughter of the Quakes’ owner. As Lincoln fights to regain his
confidence after a string of defeats, he also has to tactfully handle a secret
relationship with Catherine, an influential businesswoman with her own
ambitions to own an NHL team. Their chemistry ignites and grows against the
backdrop of team rivalries, media scrutiny, and personal sacrifices. Can their
romance endure the tests of time, and will Lincoln be able to regain his glory
on the ice?
As I read this book, I became painfully aware of how fan
sites and the media can undermine an athlete's confidence. And Alisa Jean is adept
at exploring this aspect of the relationship between players and their fanbase.
The author vividly depicts the intense atmosphere of the hockey world—locker
rooms, arenas, and team-bonding moments—against the vibrant backdrop of Los
Angeles and New York. The characters are richly developed: Lincoln is a
dedicated veteran with a fierce love for the game, facing physical injuries and
a growing lack of self-confidence, while Catherine exudes ambition,
intelligence, and control. These characters are likeable and deeply flawed, and
the author cleverly develops them around themes of loyalty, love, ambition, and
the struggle to balance personal desires with professional obligations. The
setting captures the glitz and grit of professional sports, and I loved the
brutal competitiveness and the friendships that are characteristic of hockey
culture. You are treated to a delightful combination of adrenaline-pumping
hockey action with heartfelt romance in this tale of passion, sport, and
sacrifice. I couldn’t put Lincoln down, and I was utterly invested in
the genuinely flawed, finely drawn characters.
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