A 5 ⭐️ SLOW-BURN WITH LOL HUMOR & SO.. SO MUCH MORE

I think this is Meghan’s best best best book yet and hopefully it’s a great start to what I hope (fingers crossed) is going to continue as a series. It’s light, fun, sweet, witty, endearing, charming, sexy and so.. so much more as lost in life Winnie knocks on the right door when she’s stranded alone in the woods in a thunderstorm. They’re all fine looking men these five Hockey Players.. but there’s only one who draws her eyes more than the others.. one that takes her under his wing.. one that builds a friendship and her confidence after a toxic past relationship.. and that man is swoon-worthy Pacey Lawes. And Pacey feels the instant connection, chemistry and pull for their new house guest too.. however, I love the way Meghan doesn’t rush these two characters. Instead they excitedly explore their connection, talk, play games and lay a great foundation for possibilities.. before the passion ignites. There’s secrets that are predictably going to disrupt and derail.. and again, I loved the pace of the winning back and reunion.. that it was tentative, thoughtful, heartfelt and worked at.

Worth a credit? Oh yes absolutely, it’s a wonderful slow-burn despite their instant chemistry. It’s a well-paced, smooth, tender easy-listen with delicious splashes of hot.. and some needed character growth on both sides. Each and every one of the secondary friends are crucial in, and added to, the sense of friendship, fun and overall enjoyment and they have you liking this story even more. And the dual POV narration by Vanessa and Jason was outstanding as they brought to life all the characters, all the charm, all the passion and the pleasures, all the feels and all the fun in this addictive and very entertaining love story (.. 💕 u J).

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✫✫ 4 Stars ✫✫

Another fun book by Meghan Quinn. This book started off funny with some quirky characters. Each of the guys are 1000% different from each other which I loved because it made their friendships so much funnier. Winnie was a little flakey but in a lost kind of way, I enjoyed that she grew so much throughout this book. Pacey was everything until he wasn't.... I loved his character so much while they were getting to know each other but I couldn't connect his behavior when he got home to the guy in the rest of the book, it was just not him before or after. I'm glad this book had a happy ending and hope there will be more on the friends in this story... except the girl roommate... She was crazy and I can't image her book lol.

The narration was great I enjoy both Jason Clarke & Vanessa Edwin.

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Pacey Lawes...SWOON!!!

A woman walks up to a cabin, and there are five hot AF professional hockey players. This isn’t the beginning of a joke, but a real-life fantasy Winnie Berlin wasn’t expecting. When she had car trouble, she walked up to the closest place to hopefully use the phone. What she wasn’t expecting was a group of welcoming—most of them—heavily muscled, very attractive men. Not being a hockey fan, Winnie didn’t know who these guys were. But one of them, Pacey Lawes caught her eye almost immediately.

As for Pacey, he’s obviously drawn to Winnie, but there’s something familiar about her. Turns out, she’s his half-brother’s ex-girlfriend. There’s definitely an attraction between them, but they both need to deal with some of their issues from the past before they can move forward. Due to circumstances, Winnie’s stay with the guys goes from overnight to a few more days. As they spend more time with each other, they’re quickly becoming more than friends in a temporary situation. But when someone from both their pasts makes his presence known, this will be a test to their budding relationship.

Pacey’s teammates are quite protective of him, but they’re really warming up to Winnie. This was a beautifully written story, and I’m looking forward to the other guys’ stories. They’re all adorable, complicated, and so much fun. Lots of humor, on-point dirty talking, and a very swoony hero. Winnie’s best friends are absolutely bananas. I know this is the first book in the series, but Pacey is my favorite, and I’m not sure there’s a chance of any of the other guys knocking him from the #1 spot. But I can’t wait to find out!

Jason Clarke and Vanessa Edwin did an amazing job narrating this story.

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Fun Slow Burn Romance

Kiss and Don't Tell by Meghan Quinn is a standalone sports romantic comedy.

Starting out at a cabin in the Canadian Rockies, Winnie & Pacey's story is a light and fun slow burn romance with lots of hijinks, flirting, some family drama, heartache and a heartwarming ending.

I adore Jason Clarke and Vanessa Edwin their narration of Kiss And Don't Tell was fantastic, I hope they co-narrate more books together.

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What happened to the story?!!

I don’t think I’ve ever read a Meghan Quinn book that wasn’t really enjoyable. When I dove into this book, it had the makings of being some of her best work. Like seriously, I was laughing, swooning, the whole bit. Pacey is literally my dream man from head to toe with an amazing personality and successful hockey career! Clarke and Edwin are a great narration team too!! About 50-60% in, the story started to drag. Then things fell apart (typical)…and I was unimpressed with the way both main characters handled themselves. They had some issues to work through but you’re not going to get anywhere shutting down, blaming the other person and failing to see how you contributed to the problem. Total lack of communication. Running away behavior. I did think it was cute how Pacey’s teammates rallied and helped him decide a plan to get his girl back…and he does (duh!)…but the plan just reminded me of a child trying to sneak up on a baby rabbit or squirrel in the woods to get a closer look without spooking them. In the relationship sense, pretty lame and boring….but necessary because Winnie was emotionally stunted and overall just immature. And then they get back together and it just ends…ok…. 3 underwhelming stars for the story.

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Fine but not that fine

I read very good comments, but there are so many wrong things in this book. First him, Pacey, is sweet then he is a controller, jelous *erk! She, Whinnie (?), besides having an aweful name is so needy! There are some parts I liked but the overall story, I didn’t.
Narrators were okey.

Utterly Addicted To Vancouver Agitators!

I struggle with what I want to say about 𝑲𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍 by Meghan Quinn. Oh it’s not a bad struggle, don’t think that. It’s a good struggle. I felt a connection to Winnie (I lost my own mom 8 years ago), and I absolutely 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 the way Pacey loved with all of himself! They were the perfect fit! I struggle with what I want to say because I want to tell you all about it and I fear spoiling it. So, my “mini” review will consist of this: read it. It’s a fabulous book that will have you chuckling and cheering on these amazing characters! And the side characters??? Oh my gosh you will adore them, too!

Vanessa Edwin & Jason Clarke were PERFECT for narrating! I wasn’t bored and the voices they lent to each character was spot on! Loved them!

Hockey Players to The Rescue

Winnie is lost. Literally and figuratively: she took off on trip to find herself after the death of her mom and she heads to Banff, Canada on a mission to steal a trophy from her estranged uncle so that she can "avenge" her mom. On the way there, she gets caught in storm, gets lost, gets her car stuck in the mud - all without cell phone reception; She tries to find help and finally gets to a house, full of hockey players relaxing off season! Nope, you pervs, get your minds off the gutter, it's not that kind of book! (Nothing wrong with that kind of book, but this just ain't it!) They give her shelter and she's particularly drawn to one of them, Pacey Lawes, who's hot as sin with his long hair and is very sweet and chivalrous. 

Pacey is mesmerized by this girl who showed up from nowhere and he can't shake the feeling that he knows her. It's because he DOES - she's his half-brother's ex. A brother he barely sees and with whom has a strained relationship.

While stranded there (it'll take a while for the tow to be able to reach them and get her car out of the ditch), they start to get to know each other better. But pretty soon the past will come knocking on their door...

I enjoyed this one, even though it was pretty instalove-y. The brotherhood between the guys is amazing. Meghan Quinn writes friendships really well! Speaking of friends. I wanted to sedate Kate, though... Take a chill pill, child!

Fun, sweet book.

Narration: the lovely growly voice of the talented Jason Clarke and the amazing Vanessa Edwin in this one (she's scary good with her male voices!!)

Possible triggers: mentions of death of a parent, cancer diagnosis and grief; MMC suffers  from debilitating migraines

Clueless gal meets a special hockey player while stranded

First in series about a group of hockey players for a Vancouver team. This story revolves around a very nice goalie with the strange name of Pacey and a girl named Winnie. She recently lost her mom to brain cancer and just prior to that had been dumped by her jerky boyfriend Josh. Small world because Josh happens to be Pacey’s estranged half brother. Of course she doesn’t know that and he doesn’t figure it out until he’s become infatuated with her. Minor drama ensues along with his very serious health scare but it is clear these 2 were meant for each other. A sweet story for the most part. A few hot scenes, some comedy, a cast of interesting friends for future books and winning performances by Jason Clarke and Vanessa Edwin. Worth the credit or a combo purchase of book and Audible if you like a good rom com.

Liked the supporting characters

I really liked the hockey players' friendship. I for one would like a separate book about Holmes. He was the most interesting character in the story, in my opinion.
The romance part was a bit over the top and alarming. Too possessive. Ended up skipping ahead, especially in Winnie's parts, but that had much to do with the narrator who whistles her s's and gave me headaches.