Garrett ‘Hawk’ Hawkins is tough, big, and suspended for five games. The hockey player with a heart of gold took the fall for someone else and found himself being sent to the beach to cool off in the middle of the season. When he rescues a beautiful girl from a bunch of gangbangers at the crappy hotel, he knows of one thing, he cannot let her go.

Maddie Teller is supposed to be in paradise with her best friend, only she bailed. Not being able to afford paradise, Maddie got another hotel close by. Only this rat infested, gangbanger hang out is bound to get her killed.

When the gorgeous man that saved her from the gun fire suggests she stay with him at the hotel she was originally booked in, she cannot say no. What happens after is fun, sexy and possibly the best time in her life, until is all come crashing down on her.

One of my favorite Kat Mizera books. Love that she brings back Jamie and Viggo. This is definitely a one sitter or a beach read!
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Kat Mizera wins with TROPICAL ICE. NHL bad boy, Garrett “Hawk” Hawkins, saves Madison Teller from being shot. The two end-up spending their vacation together in Mimosa Key, Florida; not realizing their live intertwine. This contemporary sports romance is suitable for new adult audiences.

TROPICAL ICE is part Roxanne St. Claire’s Barefoot Bay Kindle Word series, which I admit I have never read. However, I could tell which characters were part of the original world the Barefoot Bay series takes place in. I thought it was clever how, Kat Mizera, incorporated her characters into this setting.

I enjoyed the characters and plot. I thought it was creative how Garrett and Madison ended up in Florida, met each other, and how their lives intermingle. A lot of interesting things happen. The story was well executed and believable. Madison and Garrett are both likeable characters. Garrett is in a difficult situation. The two bond over this vacation and really get to know each other, helping each other grow in a short time.

I really like Madison’s brother, Jamie. Reading this book made me want to hear his story, so I’ll be picking up TEMPTATION'S INFERNO (Inferno #2). He’s a good guy. I like how he handled the situation between Garrett and Madison. I love how the story ended. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book. ( )