[Review] One More Shot by Victoria Denault

Title:  One More Shot

Author: Victoria Denault

Series: Hometown Players, Book 1

Genre: Contemporary Romance 

Release Date: June 2, 2015

Format: eBook (Amazon Purchase) 

They say you only get one shot at making your dreams come true.Jordan is determined to take two.Drafted by the NHL at eighteen, Jordan Garrison was headed for fame and there was only one person he wanted to share it with —Jessie Caplan. He was crazy in love with her, and had finally told her so. They shared an amazing night . . . and then everything fell apart.Jessie tries not to think about the night she gave herself to Jordan—or how she was left broken-hearted. She tries not to think about it, but she does. Especially now, when she’s staring into his sky-blue eyes for the first time in six years. After so much time and torment, she can’t tell if she loves him or hates him. But Jordan has learned enough to know a connection like theirs is rare. He was lucky to find Jessie once. No way will he lose her again.

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Review

**4.5 stars**

This was my first book by Victoria Denault and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's no secret that I'm a sucker for hockey romances, but add in a second chance love and it's even better.

Jessie is a strong female lead and I'm glad the story was about her. Being in love with your best friend is hard, especially when after 6 years of watching him man whore around, you still love him. She hasn't ever really had it easy, but knowing she's achieved what she has by herself and for herself makes the story even better. When her former best friend and love of her life come back into the picture, she wasn't sure she could give him a chance again at anything, let alone a friendship. Jessie is one of my favorite female leads as a character because of her strength and determination to succeed and not get hurt. 

Jordan, or Jordy, has only loved one woman his entire life. He has only ever cried over one woman. Because of this, I loved him. He wasn't a saint by any means, but when he realized what he wanted he stops at nothing to get there. Even if it means he might screw it up all over again by shutting her out.

I loved their story. I loved the sense of family that is portrayed in this book, because it meant that family isn't just blood. I can't wait for more of the Hometown Players series!