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Boston Rebels, Book 3

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By: Julia Connors
Narrated by: Sebastian York, Angelina Rocca
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grumpy single dad

I loved this book when I first read it so when I got the opportunity to listen I was super excited. Then I started listening and realized it was a duet and that just made it even better!

Sometimes duets are a little choppy but not this one. It was recorded flawlessly and was so well done. I loved both narrators.

I love AJ. I love that she is a GM of a professional hockey team. But I do not love that she felt like she had to work 3 times as hard as the men in her role. But it was a character trait that was super well written and brought to light these career inequities.

I also love grumpy single dads so McCabe was perfect. I love how driven he was the be the best dad and how he would drop anything to be there for his daughter.

I would highly recommend this to anyone that loves hockey romance especially with workplace romance thrown in. The back office perspective of the team combined with the game scenes were amazing. I really love the bond between the WAGS and the staff too.

This one does have some triggers so please check those but as someone that has the triggers this book has I do think they were handled well.

I can't wait to see what comes next in this series.

I received an advanced listener copy of this book through the author. This is my honest review

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What a sensual production in your ears!!

Story Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0-5) but actually ♾️⭐️
Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 (0-5) but actually ♾️🎧
Overall: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (0-5) but actually ♾️🌟
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (0-5) I bump up for public places/outdoor spaces. My trip to gorgeous Valley Forge this summer was quite a bit less exciting than theirs. 😆

What I’m Starry-Eyed Over:
🤩 I already love this book with ♾️ ⭐️ & quite possibly my favorite book of the year! And the audiobook, with DUET narration by Sebastian York & Angelina Rocca, definitely pushed all my buttons. Sebastian York & Angelina Rocca totally and sensually took on the personalities of these fabulous MCs. This amazing audiobook entertainment is like having a movie/production playing in my ears. You know the saying, the book was better? This one has me thinking: the audiobook was better!
🤩 I adore these MCs—boss babe GM for the Boston Rebels, AJ (Alessandra Jones), and team captain for the Boston Rebels, Ronan McCabe!
🤩 Single dad of sweet baby Abby–she’s perfectly written into this story.
🤩 Workplace enemies vibes, and a little bit grumpy, sunshine.
🤩 Forbidden plus forced proximity, yes please! 🥵🌶️
🤩 The love in action. The caretaking. So swoony!!
🤩 I love a little bit of locker room and rink time in my hockey romance!
🤩 Sneaking around! And that under the table knee grab! ❤️‍🔥🫠
🤩 Teammates who have your back & found family.
🤩 I’m a sucker for a gala, especially when the hockey hotties decide to attend in support!
🤩 When Morgan did the mini family photo shoot for social media! What impeccable details. 🥰
🤩 When the conflict is so captivating and feels so nerve-racking but also so good and right! I think this is me saying all the feels! I’m so glad I savored every scene!
🤩 Talk about feels—AJ and McCabe had me feeling the chemistry and tension through my whole body.
🤩 I had tears in my eyes a few times throughout the book, but I had tears streaming down my face in a stick room/closet steamy scene. These are some strong feels! And I bawled in the epilogue—happy tears, of course.
🤩 This is my favorite bonus epilogue of all time—you won’t want to miss it! 💯

What I’m Wishing/Dizzy About:
💫 It wouldn’t be me if I didn’t have one tiny but—but we didn’t get the special un-jersey scene. I really wanted the un-jersey scene. The teaser of it was almost enough.
💫 I cannot wait to find out who is narrating the audiobook for this beautiful and scrumptious story! An audiobook reread of a book I love is my favorite!
💫 Gimme more Boston Rebels! I’m so excited for what’s to come!

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AJ & McCabe

I had the chance to read the ARC of this book and absolutely loved it, so I was beyond excited to experience it again through the audiobook! As a big fan of the Boston Rebels series, I can confidently say this book has become my new favorite. AJ is such a fierce, determined, and successful FMC, thriving in a male dominated field, and I love how McCabe fully supports and celebrates her strength. The history between AJ and McCabe adds just the right amount of tension, fueling the electric chemistry between them. Watching McCabe's walls slowly crumble as he sees AJ with his daughter was such a sweet, heartwarming moment. Their journey together is truly captivating, I loved every second of it. The narrators, Sebastian York and Angelina, are the perfect match for AJ and McCabe, bringing their personalities and dynamic to life beautifully. This is definitely an audiobook you don't want to miss!

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Duet audio

Audio Book Review : This is my first audio book that was duet and I got to say l loved it. It prefect and very smooth transitions between the narrators . Sebastian York and Angelina Rocca did an amazing job bring McCabe and AJ story to life.

Book Review : I love how Julia writes strong female main characters in her books. How they overcome stereotype and come become Powerhouses in male dominant work place.

AJ is an amazing GM for the NHL. She worked hard to be where she at today. I love how she puts her teams first and how she gives them the credit for their work instead of claiming it for her self. How she even step up for her brother when their parents didn’t. She strong and brave to stand up to her Ex and get out of that toxic situation.

McCabe is confident, grumpy but also very protective over the people he cares about.
There is so much tension between this AJ and McCabe. The back and forth banter between these two were prefect. And Oh boy when McCabe falls, he falls hard. Oh and that dirty mouth of his .

I can’t forget to mention all the spicy in all the public places. 🥵

I love the Epilogue and that AJ finally gets the family she always wanted.

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Awesome Story & Narration🎧 Riveting & Emotional!

It is great to be back in Julia Connors’ “Boston Rebels” world for another fabulous sports romance, an enemies-to-lovers, single dad, workplace romance. He, Ronan McCabe, is the hockey player and team captain of the Boston Rebels, and she, Alessandra “AJ” Jones, the team’s general manager and the first woman to hold that position. These two have history, drama that happened earlier in their careers and the reason there is animosity, mostly coming from Ronan, between them. Ronin is a single dad of an infant daughter, Abby, and he his new nanny is not really working out, and it is impeding with his work schedule, not gets my the team’s manager and she had something to say about his tardiness. She is a reasonable boss and everyone is happy to work for her, well not exactly Ronin, but he knows she is a fair boss. These two were like oil and vinegar, but she comes through when he needs help with his daughter and he is grateful for that. It was great to watch these two go at it, and then to learn what happened in the past that caused his animosity. And then the turning point, where that angst turned to passion, fiery passion that was smoking hot. I loved all the layers of this wonderfully plotted story, and how it all plays out with plenty of drama, angst, some charming and heartwarming moments, heartfelt emotions, and steamy romance. Julia Connors, thank you for another fabulous story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Angelina Rocca and Sebastian York were the perfect cast to bring these characters to life, humanizing them with voices that were fitting and were believable. Rocca was a natural in A.J.’s role, grasping every aspect of her personality, from her vulnerabilities to her fierceness as the boss lady to her strength and determination, as well as her passion and caring side. York was just as amazing in as McCabe, also a natural in that role, showcasing his all sides of his personality too, his angst, passion and his caring and sweet side, with his daughter. These two made a great team, with voices that complemented each other and a riveting performance that is entertaining and keeps you in the story the entire time.

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Another WIN for Julia. This series is so great!

I absolutely LOVED the story of AJ & McCabe. The dynamic between these two is complimentary, supportive, open & honest. Their communication feels so mature & real. I always LOVE when the MCs are adults. Their lives are usually messy, complex & layered with emotion, and Julia has written a story that embodies all of these!

AJ really is at the top of my list of favorite FMC's at this point. She's had to put up with the biases of being a woman in primarily a man's world. She's broken through barriers personally & professionally. She has experienced so many different forms of heartbreak in her life & so many women will be able to relate to her story on many different levels. She comes across as almost cold, but there is NOTHING further from the truth. She's as warm as the sun. She's had to give off this persona in order to be taken seriously in her job. The way she effortlessly loved & cared for Ronan's little girl came so naturally.

This story pulls at your heartstrings. They both grow & the way they handle the conflict in the story was AMAZING! Mature & believable. When eyeball read this book, I fell in love with these characters, especially AJ & her "bossbabe," persona! Angelina & Sebastian are so terrific bringing these characters to life! McCabe is such a grump but also a loving & concerned single dad & Sebastian is PERFECT playing the misunderstood hockey captain with a heart of gold. McCabe comes across gruff but he's possessive & bossy when it comes to AJ. Sebastian gives you all of it! You really fall in love with AJ. Angelina was really made to voice the roll of a "bossbabe." Her performance as AJ is authoritative but also warm, caring & compassionate when it comes to taking care of his daughter. The vulnerable moments in the story for AJ are voiced to perfection by Rocca. She's real & authentic & as a woman, you really can empathize with AJ's character. These two were INCREDIBLE & this audio is worth every second!

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I'm in LOVE with this series! Highly Recommended


I'm in LOVE with this series. I swear it just gets better with each book. I couldn't stop listening to this audiobook. I almost finished it in one day. I was drawn in from the very beginning and I didn't want it to end.

This book was narrated by Sebastian York and Angelina Rocca. I love these two narrators and was so happy when I saw they would be narrating this story. Their voices keep you entertained and will hold your attention the entire time. Sebastian's voice will have you swooning!

Ronan is a hockey player for the Boston Rebels and also a single dad to a baby girl. He's trying his best to be the best player and the best dad but sometimes that's not easy. When his nanny decides to be a no show he has to be at work so he has to take her with him. When AJ his GM (who he does not like) finds him with his baby she helps watch her while he plays the game. Will is heart start melting now that he sees her with his daughter and in a different light?

I loved AJ and Ronan's story!! Ronan was just the sweetest guy. He loves his daughter like there is no tomorrow and there is nothing he wouldn't do for AJ. I was swooning like crazy! You will smile like a fool, swoon, laugh and be left with a great ending. I can't wait for the next book in this series. I would highly recommend this book and this series!

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Oh. my....... love this one!!! so much

OVERALL: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💫/5
•Storyline: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
•Narration:🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧/5
•Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶/ 5
•Swoon level: 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠/5
•Re-Listen/Re-Read: 100 percent!
•Platform: Ebook
•Trope: Work place Romance, Hockey Romance. GM/Athlete, Single dad. Reverse age gap.

• Thoughts:
I have fallen in love with Julia Connors and her books, but this book! Cross Checked has become a personal favorite!! I was sucked in from the very beginning to the very end! McCabe and AJ. Have this gravitational pull that attrackt one another. Can imI also say Alessandra Jones is a straight-up boss, babe! Her character is so amazing, I want to be her friend. Lol Ronan McCabe that man is a dream boat! I can't even articulate the level of giddiness and happiness I experienced while reading this book! The reverse age-gap was a highlight for me. Ronan knows how AJ operates and uses it to his advantage. (Eh, eh) him being a single dad was the icing on the cake. But not even that AJ is incredible with Ronan's little girl! The healing and connection that AJ and Ronan share is just incredible. I can honestly say this is a top book for me in 2025.

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Duet Narration: Sebastian York and Angelina Rocca
speed: 1.5x
Oh my gosh!!!!! it was awesome!!! I have no words. I already eyeballed that book and was in love with it then. throw in some incredible narration, and bam! instant masterpiece!! Intruly loved this book so dang much!!! I highly recommend it!

•Recommend:
I will always encourage people to read what makes them happy. Even if I rate a book lower, if it sounds like a book you can get behind. Read it! I am simply here stating my views and thoughts on the book. My reviews are just that, my opinions. Happy reading, friends

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Loved these two!

Cross Checked is book three in the Boston Rebels Series. It follows AJ and Ronan McCabe. I love the reverse age gap, where the FMC is in her 40’s! You don’t see that a lot in books. AJ is a total bad ass boss babe! You don’t see a lot of women in power especially in men’s sports! She is by far one of my favorite FMC! AJ and McCabe had such fiery chemistry from the start despite disliking each other! Their slow burn was everything and more! I love a good slow burn! It was so worth the wait!

The audiobook was narrated by Angelina Rocca and Sebastian York! I absolutely love these two narrators! They both did a fantastic job bringing the story and characters to life! I definitely recommend this audiobook!!

What to expect:
Single Dad
Reverse Age Gap
Enemies to Lovers
Workplace Romance

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RUN & go go listen to this one!

My Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

In Short: Do not walk, RUN to go listen/read this one. I devoured this one in one sitting. Absolutely loved it. No notes!

General Thoughts: OH MY GOSH! This one is SO SO SO GOOD! So good that I had to break out the all caps and the exclamation points. The chemistry, the spice, the banter, the side characters, the plot, the writing--all exceptionally well done. I haven't read anything by Julia Connors before, and I want to slap my past self for that. How/Why did I not read this author sooner? Learn for my mistakes, and pick her up right now. It's been a while since I've been fully engrossed in a book like I was with this one. So so good. Take a look at the tropes, and you'll see some of what made this one so, so good. Just some exceptionally good tropes! But again, this one was exceptionally well-written, and none of it felt forced at all. I will immediately be going to read her backlog. I received an audio review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.

Spice Meter:❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Spicy, and so so good! I was down bad.

Romantic Tropes and Things:
-contemporary realistic
-sports romance
-hockey romance
-older FMC age gap
-dislike to love
-love to hate you/hate to love you
-GM and player
-off-limits
-secret romance
-all the spice
-workplace romance
-he falls harder and faster
-boy obsessed down bad MMC

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