Falling for a Faceoff (Ebook)

I loved this book so much! It definitely made me more excited to read the rest of the series. It's just so great!

I loved Shelby in this book. She's working hard to become a better lawyer in her firm. But she's also working hard to take care of her little sister. And those two things collide when her sister eggs the house of the man she has to help get his inheritance. I had to laugh at the way they met and how they found out they'd be working together. But as the book went along, it was sweet to see the way Shelby works so hard to help Dakota get what his dad has left for him.

Dakota is a pro-hockey player. Somehow he's become the guy who's house gets toilet papered and egged. He is just done and calls the police, hoping to get the situation taken care of. It doesn't help that he's just found out his dad has died and that he's going to have to jump through a ton of hoops to get his inheritance.

I loved this book so much! I love the way the authors are releasing this series during the hockey season. I can't wait to read more!

Such a fabulous story! The characters were substantial and took you on a wonderful journey of sharing who they really are! I enjoyed knowing where they were at as a fellow Utahn! You will not regret the time invested in this book! Go Yetis!

Loved the book! Book 2 in the multi-author Utah Yetis series. The first book in the series was so good and I worried it would be hard to follow, but this one was just as good! These books have substance to the stories while still making me laugh and swoon. Both Dakota and Shelby had some major hurdles they had to overcome but they did it together and were stronger for it. I’m looking forward to the next in the series.

This was so fun! I am really enjoying the Utah Yeti’s series and Dakota’s story was so sweet to read.
Dakota was going through a rough time! I really felt for him as he grappled with his father’s death and the seemingly ridiculous requirements to inherit. It was forcing him to face his past in ways that he had not had to before. I loved Shelby and especially her relationship with Mikayla! She was a great sister and so dedicated to supporting her. Shelby was driven and I loved how much she put into her work. I felt for her as she tried to be there for Mikayla, especially with their mom.
Dakota and Shelby were thrown together after a meet-ugly to complete his father’s will requirements. They definitely were both strong personalities and it took them time to really warm up to other. However, as they spent time together, they really saw each other. They were there for each other through both of their difficulties with their parents. I loved how they were able to have fun together and to also really connect with one another.
I love the side characters in this! It was great to see the hockey team more. I really appreciated Dakota’s mom and how willing she was to admit her own mistakes and to be there for him. Mikayla was also a sweetheart and I loved how they all connected. This was a sweet hockey romance with lots of banter, quirky tasks and an only kisses romances. It also includes past infidelity (not between main characters), character death (off-page) and the grieving, and a narcissistic parent.
I received an ARC

Dakota and Shelby shouldn’t be a fit but they are. Life dealt both a hard road but their love story helps each face and accept those facts to become a better person and strong couple.

I loved this book. This book was so full of emotion that I forgot I was reading a Romcom at times. Shelby and Dakota’s pasts, grief, and insecurity feel so real, so relatable that it gave me all the feels. And at the same time, their banter and forced proximity kept me hooked on their love/hate, flirty relationship. The found family trope was so heartwarming and healing. I just want to give them all a hug! A great read.

I loved this book! It was fun, yet touching.

Favorite Quote:
“His entire focus has been on making me forget my worries. I never expected to fall in love in the middle of a grocery store. But here I am, at three o’clock on a Wednesday afternoon, surrounded by trail mix and beef jerky. And I know without a doubt that he’s it for me. I absolutely, positively love Dakota Hale. And if loving him gets me fired? That’s okay.”

Tell me why this book actually had me all up in my feels???? I laughed, I cried, I celebrated, and most importantly I swooned!! 🫠🫠
Dakota and Shelby had all the chemistry and had me cheering for them from the start!
And we can’t forget about Lisa, Mikayla and of course Penalty! 🥰 I loved every moment of this book! I’m so excited to read the rest of the Utah Yetis series!
Thank you to the author for the advance copy, all thoughts are my own.

This is a sweet and clean hockey romance. I loved the characters, and the struggles they went through resonated with me. I really enjoyed this story, and highly recommend reading it.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5

Thank you to Lindzee Armstrong for the advanced digital and audiobook copy of Falling for a Faceoff!

This second installment in the Utah Yetis hockey romcom series is a total gem. Dakota and Shelby start off with an unforgettable meet-ugly, and watching their relationship grow is so rewarding. While Dakota appears grumpy at first, he turns out to be one of the calmest, most patient, and supportive heroes you could ask for.

What makes this book stand out is its incredible heart. The sisterly bond between Shelby and Mikayla is beautiful, and the way Dakota’s mom, Lisa, steps in to support them both is deeply moving. As a parent of children who deal with OCD, I was especially moved by how respectfully and accurately Lindzee portrayed Shelby’s mental health and intrusive thoughts.

Add in a super fun laser tag scene and a swoon-worthy character arc for Dakota, and you have a must-read romance. I can't recommend it enough!

I have already fallen in love with the Utah Yetis; the whole team are just so lovable. The players seem to be an unlikely family, even though they all seem to be every man for themselves at first. They are all genuine guys, though, all with their own issues to sort out.

So this is Dakota’s story. He’s going through a tough time; his father has just passed away, and he is the sole beneficiary. He thought his father had nothing, based on not getting a dime from him whilst alive, he ran out on him and his mother years ago. Now he will inherit $40 million, provided he completes 40 tasks his father has set out in his will. Overseeing the tasks is an attorney with gorgeous legs, beautiful eyes and a sister who has just egged his house.

Shelby is juggling everything. Her sister Mikayla, her job, her obnoxious mother, and now she has to babysit Dakota and make sure he does the tasks in the will. I figured out early that the reason these tasks were left was to make Dakota think about more than just hockey, but watching Shelby and Dakota grow closer was a delight. The way Dakota took on Mikayla as a package deal without blinking was a pure indication of the good man he was. Shelby was good for Dakota; she made him see more of life than just the ice, showing him what a true family could look like, and at the same time figuring it out for herself as well.

And oh, the puppy was a delight; I can just see the chaos it brings so vividly. The mess, the destruction, and the pure joy.

Reading Shelby and Dakota's story was so fun! They definitely have that nothing in common spark that, with a little forced time together, creates moments to find all they do have in common. Not gonna lie, Dakota's mom Lisa and Shelby's sister Mikalya are my favorite characters- well besides Penalty.
Definitely a read you don't want to miss.

I absolutely loved it! It was such a fun, well-written story. The characters were really relatable and I adored their love story and the way they worked through their individual traumas together.

I really enjoyed reading this book! The story was intriguing and kept my attention from the very beginning all the way to the end. I was rooting and cheering for Dakota and Shelby from the very first chapter. I loved their chemistry and how they stood by each other through all the real life moments that happened.

This was my first time reading this author, and I could not put this book down. The way she writes is so relatable and funny and you will totally fall in love with Shelby and Dakota and don’t forget Penny. This yeti’s series is so good!

Dakota receives some bad news and Shelby is required to be the enforcer of it. They are set against each other from the beginning but it isn’t long before attraction turns their forced relationship into a friendship. While they each work through difficult family troubles, Dakota and Shelby find hope for their own futures, together. I enjoyed all the characters in this story. They are engaging, unique and colorful. I appreciate that this story was clean (kisses only and no swearing).

I received a copy of this story. A positive review was not required. This is my opinion.

have to say I loved Falling for a Faceoff! This series is off to a banging start and I’m all in for the Yetis.
Dakota quickly made himself one of my favorites. He had a load of things to overcome including some personal introspection but through it all he grew and became an even better man.
I loved his push pull attraction to Shelby but his brotherly connection to Mikayla made this book that much better.
Along with hockey I was given absolutely everything I like in a light read—romance, family, fun, and a puppy named Penalty—with a deeper thread that drew me in.
I also found the task list attached to the will an intriguing addition to the story that set the tone for some very interesting character interactions.
I’ll say it again, I love this book!

When a story can move you to tears one moment and uncontrolled laughter the next it’s a winner! I honestly couldn’t put the book down once I started it. The author does a phenomenal job of allowing the reader to get into the thoughts and feelings of the characters. You are made aware of past hurts, weaknesses, the desire to be accepted, loved, and so much more. Dakota and Shelby come to learn that strength isn’t walking through life’s difficulties alone, it’s about being there for each other when life throws you a curve ball and standing your ground. Ultimately, this is a story of forgiveness, love, and choosing what and who makes up a family. Loved this story.

$40 million, 40 tasks in six months. These are the stipulations in front of Dakota Hale There is also one rather large distraction. He will have a “babysitter” to oversee completion. Shelby Blake is a beautiful and talented lawyer that has been assigned to Mr. Hale‘s case. Does her boss have it in for her? Is he expecting her to fail?
This was a delightful and engaging story. The plot is interesting. The characters are charming, and the family dynamics are challenging. Which is what makes the story work. It’s fun and flirty, but also character building, learning to trust and have confidence in oneself. I received a complimentary copy of this. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A unique story with surprises at every turn, heartfelt, hilarious, and most of all fun. Highly recommended!

Loved it! Such a great read!

“Falling for a Faceoff” (Utah Yetis Hockey Romcom, Book 2) by Lindzee Armstrong
My time in this story began with tears. Tears for all the might have been time(s). And, then the desire to know how this story will progress and to what (?) end.. Off to read the rest of the story now. I’ll be back… I’m back!! For this was a really, really good story.. So good I put the rest of my world on hold and stayed within this sweet love story through to the very last word.. Happy Reading ! !
note: then a few days later consumed the audiobook, too!!

An incredible story about blending the good and bad in life and balancing it with careers, family, and falling in love. From an auspicious beginning of vandalism to hockey player Dakota Hale's home to learning about Dakota's estranged father's death, the story is about Dakota completing a series of conditions to satisfy terms to inherit millions. A story about love and the so many ways it can be found. Oh, and there's hockey, too!

This book was a great combination of comedy, romance and hockey. Heavy moments, emotions and feelings led to laughter, romance and a great story. I have not read any books previously by this author but I will, for sure, be reading more books by Lindzee. I loved her writing style, relatable characters, witty banter and just overall excellent writing. This book was enjoyable and I highly recommend.

I really enjoyed this book! It's the first book I've read by this author, and it's made me interested in reading more from her. The plot of this story was unique, and the characters were very well written. This is a fun series!

What a great story - clean, some funny, some serious, down to earth, real life, characters who I loved getting to know (well with the exception of Courtney). The times they spent together hanging lights, ax throwing, Thanksgiving dinner, decorating the tree, laser tag, blood drive and the dreaded court date. I admit I was holding my breath until Dakota, Lisa, MiKayla, and Shelby walked out of the courthouse!!