I have been wanting to read this book last year after seeing that hearthrob and still a hottie Joshua Jackson was named as one of the narrators. Even though I had a year to digest this info, as I was listening I still couldn't believe that THEE Charlie Conway was narrating a hockey romance in 2023!

I never read a Jenny Holiday book before but I know she is a popular romance author but I had no clue what to expect. This was such a charming read and I would read more books by her after this! I know she has some holiday (no pun intended) books that I need to check in out in the next couple of months.

I thought the relationship between Aurora and Mike was really sweet! Mike is almost at a year since his wife's passing and after meeting Aurora he was starting to feel these new feelings. He was hesitant in leaning into a relationship but there was just something about Aurora that drew him in. Their relationship develops throughout the book and eventually becomes physically. Each are falling for one another and Aurora does put a stop to their physical contact because it just becomes too much since he does not want to move further. His daughter was such a delight throughout the book! Her relationship with Aurora felt very special and I think that added to Mike's attractiveness towards her.

One of my favorite moments of the book was when Mike invites Aurora to his parents house and he takes her camping to go see the Northern Lights. They were able to have vulnerable conversations and reignite their physical connection. It also just made me really insanely jealous that they had this magical night under the Northern Lights.

I had to chuckle while I listen because Aurora cracked me up because I totally could see teenage me making up scenarios in my head over someone I just met or went to school. I also had to laugh that they met at Mall of America which famously was in D2 Mighty Ducks and made me want to visit (hello rollercoaster in the mall!?). I do feel like Mike overreacted when she told him that they met one time before and then all her diary entries written out to him. But I get it, we need that 3rd quarter conflict and that was it.

As I mentioned above Joshua Jackson was the male narrator and thought he did such a good job for his first time narrating a romance book! Emily Ellet did a great job as Aurora. And I love how the audiobook was done where the dialogue went back and forth with one another. Their voices just went well together. Highly recommend the audio especially if you are a fan of Joshua.

If you couldn't tell, I just really enjoyed this one! This book did deal with some heavy topics but even within them it had some comedy and light hearted moments as well.