The Risk Taker: A Brother's Best Friend Hockey Romance

Gina Azzi

Jan 2021 · Boston Hawks Hockey Book 2 · Three Cities Publishing LLC

About this ebook

My brother’s best friend, NHL god Easton Scotch, has always seen me as a kid. Now, I’m his new roommate and I’m determined to show him that Claire Merrick is all grown up. 

Boston Hawks left wing and bad boy personified, Easton is untouchable, reckless, and sexier than any one man ought to be. He has a complicated past, makes questionable life choices, and doesn’t want anyone growing too close. Least of all me. 

East makes himself clear on his first day out of rehab, when we become reluctant roommates. At best, I’m angling for friendship. But soon, East is lowering his guard and we’re bonding. 

When we cross a line there’s no coming back from, he spirals, jeopardizing his recovery and my heart. If Easton is the risk taker, then why does it feel like I’m the one gambling it all? 

Ratings and reviews

Gina Azzi is a fairly new author to me but I’m loving my visits to Boston and spending time with the Hawks hockey team. The Risk Taker is Claire Merrick and Easton Scotch’s story and it’s an entertaining read that captivated from the first chapter. Easton is just out of rehab and he has a hard road ahead of him, the last thing he needs is a woman distracting him especially when he feels totally worthless but Claire has other ideas and it appears they are going to be roommates. Claire is hoping she can convince Easton what his true worth is and she hope he will at least see her for the woman she has grown into rather than the little sister of his best friend. Hockey is the most important thing in Easton’s life and he is determined to get back on the ice with the team he loves but what happens when this pair spend time together ..... This book ticked all my boxes, it’s a hockey romance, Claire and Easton share plenty of sizzling chemistry and lots of witty banter but it was Claire fighting for the man she has loved for what seems like forever that took this story to another level. Watching Easton fight his demons on a daily basis touched my heart and I found myself wishing and hoping he would except the help Claire was offering. I’m excited for book 3 in this series and I’m excited to check out other books by and Azzi.

4.5 Star Review The Risk Taker by Gina Azzi (Boston Hawks Hockey #2) by Gina Azzi Gina Azzi is a relatively new author to me and I have no idea why that is the case. The Risk Taker was an entertaining book that I was fully invested in from the start. This is Claire Merrick and Easton Scotch’s story and what a story it was. Claire has had feelings for Easton for a long time and now that Easton is fresh out of rehab, it appears that they are going to be roommates. Claire hopes that this might be the chance for Easton to see that she is all grown up and not just his best friends little sister. Easton is determined to get back to the game he loves and be a part of the Boston Hawks hockey team. The chemistry between Easton and Claire is impossible to ignore, however the baggage that Easton carries may destroy their chance at happiness. He is trying to remain sober and fight his demons but it is a struggle. Claire in the meantime is struggling to find her place in life and decide what she wants to do with her life, for her, no one believes in her, until Easton. I loved the development of their relationship and the fact that they are there for one another. I loved the support they gave to one another and I was really cheering for his to get the happily ever after that they deserve.

Whew!! This story is hotter than Satan's mixtape! I fell hard for Easton Scotch when he was introduced to us in the first book in this series. Don't worry this can totally be read as a stand alone but do yourself a favor and read both! This is Easton and Claire's story. An forever crush and a best friend's younger sister are the premises for this newest book in the Boston Hawks series. Fresh from rehab, Easton is struggling to get back to a new normal. Hockey has been the only constant in his life and he has to fight for his spot back. Claire has loved Easton for as long as she can remember and she becomes the light to Easton's darkness. This book is about co-dependency and the effect it has on relationships. Claire and Easton's relationship was insta-love and I could empathize with both of them on managing the bumps and setbacks in their relationship. I applaud how they both fixed each other and themselves. This series has just been getting better and better! I can't wait for the next story and maybe more! There's a couple of players I have my eye on!