Consider Me Special Edition

Loved it, loved it, LOVED it! You know things are going VERY well when the 20-hour runtime on an audiobook doesn't phase me, and I spend time doing math to determine whether it's physically possible for me to stay up late enough to finish before going to bed (sadly, no). I really wasn't sure what to expect from this new-to-me author, but I'll admit that I'm a softie for a manhoe who is smacked upside the head the moment he meets the right girl - and that is exactly what this story is all about. The hero at the heart of it undergoes SUCH a transformation from start to finish, and I absolutely adored seeing him work to earn his girl's trust and love. The intimidating length is actually perfect in this instance, because this hero is working so hard to prove himself, persisting through stumbles and obstacles along the way. Mack does an excellent job of showcasing the growth in intimacy, the build of the relationship, and puts it to the test to make sure they got it right. There are SO MANY swoony, tender moments, which pair perfectly with the intensity of emotion and the delicious spice. It's raw, real, and just the right kind of heart-wrenching, and I loved every single minute of it.The story follows Carter, a hockey star with a playboy reputation that he doesn't try to hide. No woman has ever made him want to change his ways, and he values his privacy and alone time, so casual encounters have always made the most sense. At least... until he meets Olivia. Intensely attracted to her from the moment they meet, it doesn't take long for Carter to pursue her. But when the sassy brunette resists his advances, it makes Carter work harder - and spending time together makes him realize that he wouldn't mind taking a chance with her. Unfortunately, Olivia is well aware of Carter's reputation, and she can't trust that his sudden change of heart is the kind that will last. Never did Carter think that his playboy ways would catch up to him in such a major way, and now he has to earn the trust that Olivia is so hesitant to give.I've had this on my kindle for a few months, and it wasn't until the audio version released that I decided to take the plunge. Devoting 20 hours to a book by a new-to-me author is always a little risky, but I am SO GLAD that I took the chance on this one. Playboys always seem to fall the hardest, and that is definitely the case here. I loved getting to know Carter, and seeing him be totally gone for his girl was immensely fulfilling. This balances swoony moments with drama and angst, ratcheting up the tension in all the best ways. We see Carter WORK for what he wants, and that was such a breath of fresh air. The page count was required to truly see their progression from strangers to lovers to soul mates with the strongest of bonds. And having a smitten hero is its own reward, with some incredibly heartwarming moments between them... and plenty of hot, SPICY moments as well. It's such a journey from start to finish, and I can't believe how engrossed I was the entire time.Audio note: I highly recommend the audio! I'd never heard of either narrator before starting, but they both give great performances in this dual narration audiobook. The female narrator gives a solid performance, but it's the male narrator who really takes things up a notch. He embodies Carter perfectly, this sexy hockey bro who is out of his element. Listening to the narration was a definite upgrade from simply reading the text, and it also helps makes the experience more immersive. I can't say that I recommend this as a workday listen though - there are steamy situations throughout, lots of language, and, honestly, the story is so good that you might find it too distracting to work, lol. At least I did. The runtime is also prohibitive, because 20 hours means you'll be listening for AT LEAST two days, probably more. So it's much more conducive to a weekend binge, but definitely worth the experience.

Consider Me was a steamy and delightful hockey romance book. This was my first book from this author and I was pleasantly surprised with how much I really liked the story and characters.It is dual POVs of the main characters (Carter Beckett and Olivia Parker) and has the reformed playboy trope and a love at first sight romance. I would suggest checking the content and trigger warnings before reading just in case.The overall premise was very enjoyable and the writing was pretty good. There were some amusing, sweet, angsty, and heartbreaking moments. All the side characters throughout the book were also incredible and had amazing banter with the main characters.I will say though, there was a lot of repetitive dialogue and this book definitely could have been a bit shorter, as it was quite long and slow paced at times.The romantic development between the main characters was incredible. The chemistry, banter and spice between them was so good. There was a lot of push and pull from the heroine though, which I completely understood why. So I just loved how the hero proved he changed and was persistent in his pursuit of her. He definitely radiated golden retriever energy as well, which I found so amusing and sweet.One of my favorite aspects of their relationship was that they actively pushed each other to communicate more and figured stuff out together, even if it took some time. Their insecurities and feelings were valid and respected by each other as well.The third act conflict was not my favorite and resolved itself a bit too quickly in my opinion. So I just would have liked a bit more discussions regarding the matter or more explanation as to what happened afterwards. But the conclusion and epilogue were absolutely amazing and so adorable.Overall, just an enjoyable read and I’m excited for the next book.

carter is the love of my life honestly! cutest romance! totally had me hooked. Please read it! worth it for sure

I really enjoyed the whole story 🫶🏼 ai highly recommended it. Now I want to fly to Vancouver to find a Carter for myself ❤️

THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING!!!! Why didn’t I pick it up earlier???? Becka Mack, you queen !! Honestly, Miss Becka Mack writes the best Hockey Romance books – I am sold!Carter Beckett is my new official favorite book boyfriend of all time! The way he fell so hard for his love Olivia and acted like the cutest lost puppy begging for her attention – Gosh it was the best thing I’ve ever read. Just the way he acted, the things he said, just everything about him was everything I ever wanted to see from a book boyfriend.Consider Me is a sports romance with two characters who faced insecurities and fears. All of what they were dealing with felt very real. And they had an amazing friend group that lifted them and interacted with them in a heartfelt and comedic role. Carter was the life of the party hockey player who was a nice break for the normal alpha male. He adored Olivia and that always bleeds from the pages. He was obsessed with her from the second he saw her. Olivia was witty and relatable. She was always prepared to give an entertaining comeback at Carter – and boy he deserved them! And her hesitation towards Carter was completely understandable – given her past.Olivia Parker – I loved her feistiness and sarcasm I enjoyed that she put Carter through his paces and was very very clear with what she wanted from the beginning. Olivia is a high school physical education teacher. The way Clara (Olivia’s best friend) and Emmett (Carter’s teammate) assiduously kept her far away from Carter all this time.Carter Beckett is the NHL’s resident bad boy. He is both on and off ice the top Player and quite possibly the sexiest man ever to grace the field of Olivia’s vision. This man had one of the greatest evolution as a character! The way he goes through some major growth and realizations throughout the story – is so beautifully written. At first, I thought that is being just another cocky and stone-cold playboy that doesn’t care about anyone's emotions but I was proven wrong. The way he is being is way more than you think. He is a good guy and reading about his father's death and seeing his mother grieve causes him to protect his heart from everything.The best part of the story though was the way we could see how they built up their relationship – they were both so understanding and had the best communication I’ve ever seen in any book I’ve ever read. My standards for men and relationships are so high after all these romance books but Hockey Players are untouchable. I loved how he was so patient with her and gave her space and time before she was ready to enter a relationship with him. The way he bought her a new furnace only because he didn’t want her to freeze to death in her apartment or how he assured her to catch her when she fell in love with him – HE is the best book boyfriend ever.

I loved this, it was my first Becka mack and it was so good

So so so glad I discovered Becka Mack and her Playing for Keeps Series!I love hockey romance and Consider Me is now one of my new favourites.What you can expect:- reformed playboy hero (who falls first)- mc with golden retriever energy- found family- funny banter- sassy heroine- great communication- spice spice spiceA must read for fans of Helena Hunting, Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen.