These books are normally fun for me, but not so much with this one. And the reason why, Roman. I found it hard to like him, everything was all about him and it seemed like time and time again he turned his back on Avery and Indigo. I couldn't believe how mad he got about the state of the rink, granted it did need to be fixed, but the way he got pissed at the town was out of control. I also hated how Roman seemed to keep a hold on Avery, even as he didn't want her, or want her for longer than a romp in bed. I actually liked it when towards the end Avery told him that she wouldn't wait for him any longer, that she was going to go on with her life despite loving him. It was because of Roman that I was just glad the book was over, because while I wanted Avery to get a HEA, I didn't care if it was with Roman. I've been waiting for Roman and Avery for so long! Yes, Roman had is head up his ass for most of this book, just like he did in all the others. These can all be read alone, but I really suggest you read them in order. The relationships grow throughout the series.Roman and Avery are high school sweethearts. He left right after high school to pursue his dream of playing in the NHL. Which he did - very well in fact. He's kind of a hockey god. He rarely comes to town and when he does, it's not more than for a weekend and things are always very tense with Avery. She's stayed in their small hometown of Indigo Alaska the whole time. Mostly, it was to take care of her alcoholic mother who passed away the year before. Roman was injured in his last season and has no peripheral vision in his right eye, which he's keeping secret from everyone. This means he's facing the fact that he can't play anymore and he's struggling to figure out who he is if he's not a hockey player. He comes to town in the off-season for a couple of weeks starting with Sloan and Walker's wedding. The whole town wants Roman and Avery to just pick up where they left off in high school. They know it's just not that easy.This is by far the only contemporary romance series that I can say I actually love. Ms. Fox does a great job showing the turmoil her characters grow through. Roman and Avery did not disappoint, even if Roman was a dumb-ass for much of the book.
What do You think about Just In Time (2013)?
I loved Avery and Roman. Lots of hurt feelings that would not go away in this story.
—andreaskellerhals
Another good entry in the Alaska Nights series.
—Kay
I love this series and hope it continues.
—minstrel
