Book Review and Giveaway for Anton by Brenda Rothert

ANTON 
by BRENDA ROTHERT

He’s known as Father Anton to his teammates—the brooding, sexy captain of the NHL’s Chicago Blaze has a reputation for…not having a reputation. Just like his diet and sleep routines, celibacy is part of Anton Petrov’s on-ice mojo. Or so they say. Anton stays mum on the subject. If the world thinks he chooses to abstain from sex, so be it. Better that than the truth getting out: there is a woman he burns for, but he can never have her. She’s his teammate’s wife, after all.

Mia Marceau is finally on her own. Now that she and her husband are living apart, she’s finding the peace she was desperate for. She spends her days in classes and late nights bartending, making her own way in the world at last. After what she’s been through, as long as her husband leaves her alone, she doesn’t plan to rock the boat. He still has the power to hurt those dearest to her, and she can’t demand a divorce with such a high cost.

A chance encounter with Mia has Anton hoping for a shot he never thought he’d get. And while she’s drawn to the intense, serious hockey center, Mia’s leery about playing with fire. That’s all Anton has ever known for Mia, though—a living, burning desire that won’t be denied—no matter the cost.

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REVIEW: 4 STARS

"She's a mystery I'm slowly figuring out, my reward her moans and gasps of pleasure."

Ever since I saw the synopsis for Anton, I knew this was going to be a book I needed to read. And of course, what a great introduction to Brenda Rothert's writing I got with this one. She has been recommended to me a few times, so I finally read her and I'm glad I did. Her voice was clear and concise and the flow was perfect. With this series opener, I will most definitely be following this team and the characters she has introduced me to. A super sweet, super easy, well read book. I am now ready for more of her words!

Anton, I mean...behold that cover. Is that not THE most delicious cover??? I knew I wanted to read it based on the forbidden aspect of the synopsis, but the cover sure would have made me double take and check it out. And let me just answer that question first; Yes, this was the perfect visual for Father Anton. Ok? The perfect one. She gave him a soft demeanor with a very overprotective instinct, disguised with good looks and a force to be reckoned with on the ice. One that makes you sigh with contentment because he wasn't your clichéd cocky hockey player and I rather enjoyed that change of pace.

Mia and Anton was supposed to be a forbidden love, but what I saw was a woman that was strong  and a man that was smitten, both fighting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I got a couple that tried to do everything 'by the book' and their attraction was palpable. Anton was determined, yet conditioned in every aspect of his life, so his patience was very admirable. He had a heart of gold and was definitely NOT your typical sports player. I could appreciate how Rothert made him his own anomaly, and in turn, I got a standup man worth falling for.

Sidebar: Uncle Dix was freaking funny. He played the part I knew he would and he owned it!! Loved him!!!!

I just came off some seriously heavy, intensely screwed up reads and not knowing if this one was going to be more of a heavier read or not, I was actually quite relieved that it was such an easy read. I mean easy as in, the action in her words and the cadence of them was symbiotic and the subject was a lot lighter than I had anticipated. I breezed right through this book and for as calm as it was, it really held my attention. That says a lot to me because I usually connect with the emotionally heavy reads easier. This was so laid back, but so easy to get into and enjoy.

Although the writing was a little on the light side, I am still glad I jumped in because this is a series I will be following quite closely!!! Easy flow, likable characters and a love that'll make you smile. I am excited to get a few more stories in this series from her!!

"She's my first thought in the morning and the last before I fall asleep."

~BEE

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~MEET BRENDA ROTHERT~

Brenda Rothert is an Illinois native who was a print journalist for nine years. She made the jump from fact to fiction in 2013 and never looked back. From new adult to steamy contemporary romance, Brenda creates fresh characters in every story she tells. She’s a lover of Diet Coke, chocolate, lazy weekends and happily ever afters.

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