Alexei

Although this is the fifth book in the series, it is a stand alone and it is not necessary to have read the previous books. However, do yourselves a favour if you haven’t read them and one click.

Alexei is so swoon worthy, perhaps because there is so much more to him than just being a bad boy hockey player. His strength and determination in overcoming his self inflicted injuries as well as his addiction was inspiring.

I freely admit to numerous snort worthy, laugh out moments whilst reading and I was riveted from the first to the last page.

Brenda Rothert has written a story that you cannot help but become invested in. There were times I laughed and times I cried and on a few occasions I wanted to scream in frustration. However through our it all there was a feeling of hope, strength, and determination in facing down situations that might well knock others out.

This is at times an emotional roller coaster of a read as Alexei and his group at the Rehab centre for substance abuse, are forced to face the harsh realities of their addiction.

Dr. Graysen Wells was the perfect heroine for Alexei, her kind, compassionate and beautiful heart was exactly what he needed and deserved; not to mention her tough love.

Initially Alexei expects to sail through his rehab, just planning to tell his therapist what she wants to hear, but Graysen really challenges him to look deep inside and what he finds certainly opens his eyes to a lot of emotions. It also surprisingly opens his heart to a possible relationship.

Graysen knows the smart thing to do would be to keep things professional and yet she has a hard time ignoring the feelings that Alexei beings to the surface.

Ms. Rothert has written a story that is thought provoking and challenges us as readers. It was extremely well written and she certainly tackled the issues of addiction and rehab with dignity.
I cannot wait for the next book in the Chicago Blaze series.

Alexei is book 5 in the Chicago Blaze Series but it can certainly be read as a stand-alone and its a must read for all lovers of hockey romance as well as romance lovers.
Brenda Rothert has given us an emotional roller coaster that will make you smile, have you shearing a tear and at times have you screaming at your e-reader. Alexei is a beautifully written love story that touched me on so many levels, I was captivated by Alexei and his group at the rehab centre and I found myself hoping and praying for the right outcome as this group becomes friends while fighting their own demons and addictions, my heart broke for every single one of them.
Alexei is a bad boy hockey player who has been told get yourself straightened out or walk away from the game and it’s Dr Graysen Wells who comes to his rescue by her straight talking and telling him as it is not what he wants to hear, she is beautiful, caring and compassionate and just what he needs but lines will have to be crossed for this couple to get their HEA and will she be prepared to risk her career for feelings she can’t hide for much longer.....
This book may take us to some dark places with rehab and addictions but it’s also a wonderful love story and as I got to know Alexei I really connected with him and the reasons for his struggles. This is a great addition to a great series and I highly recommend you read not only this book but the rest of the series as well. Can’t wait to see where this very talented author takes us next .

Im honestly rather lost for words at how wonderful this book was!
Yes it talks about addiction but also rehab and recovery and I felt I got to know who Alexei really is as a person!
I was absolutely riveted from start to finish that I read it in one sitting!
It was just that good!
It was a story that you cant help but feel so many emotions as you read and I laughed, shed a few tears as well!
This was an incredible addition to the Chicago Blaze series!
It was well written, heartfelt and beautiful!
Don’t even get me started on how Graysen and Alexei are! Alexei is such a force of a man and you can definitely see how much better he becomes as you read and its all thanks to a certain Dr!
Brilliant work Ms Rothert!!