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Penalty Kill (Memphis Mayhem) Paperback – February 21, 2014

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 48 ratings

Book 1 in the Memphis Mayhem Series Becca Bramlett finished her Ph.D. and flew to Vegas to celebrate with a friend. She had no idea the Stanley Cup Championship was being played in Sin City or that the hotel where she’d be staying would be swamped with loud, obnoxious hockey players. One in particular caught her eye and irritated her beyond belief when he and his buddies decided to party in the hallway at 3 am. As soon as she confronted him, jabbing her finger into his sexy chest, she knew one touch would never be enough. And God, could the man touch! Nothing had prepared Becca for Axl or the hot weekend they’d spent together. What they did together in bed would be burned in her mind forever. But, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – or so she thought…. Ten years later - Nick Hartijay’s team, the Memphis Mayhem, is poised to become media darlings, a success story of an underdog NHL team who makes it to the Cup. The only problem is - Nick’s temper is getting the better of him. With heavy fines and suspensions, it’s difficult to focus on his game. The team’s owner has a solution to the problem - bring in a fresh face, someone new to the hockey world that can help the team with their media image. Becca is that person. As soon as Becca sets eyes on Nick, she realizes he’s THE ONE from so long ago, the guy who set her on fire and left her wanting more - Axl. Why does he pretend he doesn’t know her? Or was the weekend not as memorable for him as it was for her? Confused by her feelings, the new job, and the sexual longings running through her body, Becca knows the only way to keep her sanity is to stay away from the handsome blue-eyed coach. The only problem is - the harder she tries to stay away, the more she wants to end up in the penalty box with him! *Content Warning: May content adult scenes and graphic content. Intended for 18+ Audience.
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February 21, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 146 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496015525
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496015525
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.33 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 48 ratings

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Alicia Sparks
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Alicia Sparks is a Southern girl with a flair for all things a little naughty. From writing about sensual ice cream to sexy tigers, her stories all contain a high level of heat, which she blames on her Southern surroundings and her smoking hot husband.

She has been writing for ten years and shows no signs of stopping any time soon!

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Customers enjoyed the book's engaging storyline and well-written writing style. They found the story fun and beautiful, and praised the fast-paced writing and snappy dialogue. The characters were described as well-developed and the book was described as an enjoyable read that kept them hooked until the end.

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7 customers mention "Storyline"5 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it fun and engaging, with a nice ending. The book is described as a great way to start a series.

"This is a very hot and beautiful story involving two people that have had a previous hot hook up. They now have a new chance at more than passion...." Read more

"...Game on! This book has a sexy and fun storyline, but WOW the things Nick does to Becca... There are no words! That is one kinky man!..." Read more

"...What a great racy book to kick off a series with!..." Read more

"I liked the story of nick and becca. Some editing issues but not a lot. The book had an ending but it was too quick and almost like a cliff hanger...." Read more

6 customers mention "Heat level"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pace. They find it well-written and engaging, with a love story and sports elements.

"This is a very hot and beautiful story involving two people that have had a previous hot hook up. They now have a new chance at more than passion...." Read more

"...They were sizzling hot kink at its very best. I cannot wait for my Kindle to cool down so I can dive into the next book in the series." Read more

"...What I am going to tell you is that this book is smokin' hot!!..." Read more

"...The sex was hot hot hot, and the hockey action is believable. I just feel the book ended rather abruptly, I just felt like the story was not finished." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They praise the crisp writing, snappy dialogue, and great characters.

"...You don`t have to be a hockey nut like I am to enjoy the crisp writing, snappy dialog, and great characters in Ms. Sparks`first Memphis Mayhem book...." Read more

"...I guess I was a little disappointed but all in all it was a good read" Read more

"This book was very well written.... It is very Hot !!!!..." Read more

"A wonderful book, a great read!!!!!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters in the book.

"...nut like I am to enjoy the crisp writing, snappy dialog, and great characters in Ms. Sparks`first Memphis Mayhem book...." Read more

"...It has well developed characters. This is a book you won't be able to put down. It is worth your time and effort...." Read more

"I liked the characters, I'm glad more hockey books are being written. The sex was hot hot hot, and the hockey action is believable...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015
    This is a very hot and beautiful story involving two people that have had a previous hot hook up. They now have a new chance at more than passion. I love the integration of the hockey world. I absolutely want to read #2 & #3.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
    **This was a freebie on Amazon**

    Becca and Nick spent a 'hold nothing back' fantasy weekend together in Vegas. They shared everything, every single desire, they had with each other. Everything, but their real names that is. And it was a weekend neither would ever forget.

    Ten years later...

    Becca's brother sets her up with an offer she can't refuse and before she knows it she's left Texas and moved to Memphis to do PR for a hockey team, the Memphis Mayhem. Oh yes, and she hates sports! She realizes she's in way over her head on the first day. First, the coach turns out to be her Vegas fling. Holy Hell! Hot Damn! And second, she fins out she's there to do a lot more than she'd originally been told.

    Nick found himself immediately attracted to the new PR girl in a way which he hadn't experienced in a long time. Not since his little tryst in Vegas all those years ago. But after she leaves, he continues to think about her. Her curves. Her Lips. And BAM it hits him that he knows exactly who she is and why he's so attracted to her and that's all the incentive he needs. Game on!

    This book has a sexy and fun storyline, but WOW the things Nick does to Becca... There are no words! That is one kinky man! Now if only the world had more like him...ummm...that would be nice.

    The only thing I didn't care too much for was the abrupt ending. There's no cliffhanger or anything like that, but it just kind of ends. I guess that I was just so into it that if felt like a let down.

    My Favorite Laughable Moment: The liquor store Becca's brother, Austin, sends her to for Russian vodka. And who finds her left package.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015
    This is a public service announcement for those thinking of reading this book. Please purchase asbestos gloves before you turn to the first page, trust me. I am still nursing blisters from how hot my Kindle got while reading Penalty Kill.

    What a great racy book to kick off a series with! You don`t have to be a hockey nut like I am to enjoy the crisp writing, snappy dialog, and great characters in Ms. Sparks`first Memphis Mayhem book. If you are a fan of the sport, you'll appreciate the detail that peppers the book without making it "too sporty" as some readers complain of with sports romances. And then there is the sex . . .

    I think the PSA above should cover how I felt about the sex scenes. They were sizzling hot kink at its very best. I cannot wait for my Kindle to cool down so I can dive into the next book in the series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015
    I am not going to repeat what is in the blurb. What I am going to tell you is that this book is smokin' hot!! The very graphic sex scenes between Nick and Becca had flames shooting out of my computer, lol. Just because this is a book with hockey players, you do not need to know anything about it. The story is about Nick and Becca getting reacquainted with each other, building a relationship and falling in love. Becca's brother Austin is a hoot, he just had me cracking up laughing. So if the sex scenes don't bother you, then you will enjoy the romance aspect of the story. I am definitely going to read more of this series and more of Alicia Sparks' books.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2015
    Another winner by Alicia Sparks.You don't have to be a hockey fan to love Penalty Kill. It has well developed characters. This is a book you won't be able to put down. It is worth your time and effort. This is a book you won't be able to put down. I encourage everyone to go get this book. You won't regret it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2014
    I liked the characters, I'm glad more hockey books are being written. The sex was hot hot hot, and the hockey action is believable. I just feel the book ended rather abruptly, I just felt like the story was not finished.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
    I liked the story of nick and becca. Some editing issues but not a lot. The book had an ending but it was too quick and almost like a cliff hanger. I guess I was a little disappointed but all in all it was a good read
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2015
    This book was very well written.... It is very Hot !!!! I could not put it down ..... I highly recommend it... I didn't want it to end ... Give it 5 Stars...
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  • Doubledoodles
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hot, sexy, captivating, sport's based story, don't be put off, hot ice hockey players are worth reading the book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2015
    I'm not a ice-hockey expert, but wow, the heat in this story scorched the pages! Becca has an encounter 10 years ago that leaves her with a high standard for any man to reach...too high, at 36 she's no job, no prospects, faced with a move to her brothers area, offered a job out if her league, leading her into the arms of the man who set the standard all those years ago. Will she take the chance, can he really be as good as she remembers, read this, you won't be disappointed, but it's hot, steamy and very sexy - enjoy!