When Alec Met Evie by Jenny Proctor: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Evie told herself not to fall for her pro-hockey crush. But when she sees him holding her baby girl, all bets are off.

When Evie moves South to the same mountain town where her childhood crush plays pro-hockey, she arms herself with all the reasons why she can’t fall for him again.

Number one: Alec is her best friend’s much older brother.

Number two: She’s recently divorced and does not need another man in her life. At least not anytime soon.

Number three: With a four-month-old daughter, she has zero time for dating.

Trouble is, Evie doesn’t know another soul in North Carolina, so when her rental floods before she’s even moved in, her only option is to crash with Alec for a few weeks. When she protests, he insists it’s what he’d do for his sister, and that’s basically what she is to him.

But all these years later, the unexpected chemistry between them definitely says otherwise.

A new relationship is risky when Evie is still licking her wounds from her divorce, and she has no idea if Alec has any desire to be a dad. His sister already warned he isn’t the type to settle down.

But she can’t make herself care about any of that. Not until she’s already fallen, and it might be too late to save herself from another heartbreak.

When Alec Met Evie is a closed-door, best friend's brother hockey romcom with heart and humor, sizzle but no spice. Perfect for fans of sports romance who want a little less heat.

Books in the Appies Hockey Romance series are connected and chronological but still stand alone and can be read in any order.

The Author

Jenny Proctor is an award-winning author of more than fourteen romantic comedies and an Amazon bestseller. She began her career in publishing in 2013; her writing has been a constant since then, but she also spent time as the owner and managing editor of Midnight Owl Editors and the chair of the Storymakers Conference. Wired for relationships, Jenny loves public speaking, teaching, and building lasting connections.

Jenny was born in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a place she considers one of the loveliest on earth. She loves to hike with her family and spend time outdoors, but she also adores lounging around her home, reading great books or watching great movies and, when she’s lucky, eating delicious food she doesn’t have to prepare herself.

Book Review

When Alec Met Evie is the sixth and final book in the Appies Hockey Romance series. While you might have a better understanding of the team dynamics if you've read the previous books, this could definitely be enjoyed as a standalone with no problem. 

Oh my goodness... this book! If seeing a strong man fall head over heels with a baby is your kryptonite, this one is absolutely a must read. The way that Alec cares not JUST for Evie, but also for her daughter Juno... it was just the absolute sweetest! The chemistry between Alec and Evie was fantastic and I couldn't get enough of the two of them together, but I also loved seeing the individual growth for each of them too. He is trying to figure out what happens after hockey, and she's trying to navigate life as a single mom. I really loved how honest the depiction of having a new baby was--- even the less than glamourous aspects. These two were just hard not to love, both individually and together. Of course, I loved spending more time with the Appies and seeing the brotherhood this team had together. Their text threads and the way they show up for Alec when he needs them were perhaps some of my favorite moments in the book. While I'm sad to see this series end, it truly is ending on a high note with this one. 

When Alec Met Evie is a closed-door romance with kisses only and minimal minor language. 


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