Review: Last Defense

Last Defense by R.J. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another wonderful addition to this series. With book number 5, you as a reader, are totally invested in the lives of the Harrisburg Railers. The cast of characters from previous books are here, as much of a family as any blood relative could ever be. There is enough of the hockey and the teams journey to the Stanley Cup to satisfy the sports fan in me. But the romance that blooms between Ben and Max was what the story was truly about.

You met Ben and Max in the previous book. Both men are scared to look for love and a lasting relationship, but for very different reasons. Ben has loved and lost, doesn’t want to put his heart through that again. Max doesn’t want to lose his heart only to leave his loved one behind. Their journey is at times painful and yet, joyful as well. You feel the connection between them and hope they can get past the obstacles in their way. Both men have a certain vulnerability about them. That, along with their caring and compassionate personalities made them easily relatable.

Warning you, you will fall in love with Stan, the Russian goalie. Stan is the best, one of the most awesome characters in these books. With his broken English, you can just imagine the looks on his teammates faces and the confusion there. Ben’s sassy aunts come a close second. They were both sassy and a hoot! Bucky, the dog, is amazing. He was every bit a part of the story as any character there. Then there is Trent’s Lola, who I still haven’t figured out her obsession with the Flyers.

So, get book one and start your entry into the Railers family. You will love them as much as I do, and I will meet you at the next book.


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