Scoring off the Ice (Ice Kings # 2) by Stacey Lynn, Narrated by Meg Price, James Cassidy @ Spectrum Audio

Synopsis:

Sometimes scoring off the ice leads to the greatest rewards.I’ve had only one goal in life since I first strapped on a pair of skates—make America’s pro hockey league.I left Denmark. I made it to the top. Now, I’m determined to be the best. No distractions. I eat, sleep, and breathe hockey. Until my birthday when my teammates convince me to live a little.But living a little takes on a whole new meaning when less than a year later I’m confronted with a crying baby on my doorstep, drooling on a note that declares he’s mine. Suddenly, I'm a single dad in way over my head. There is no playbook for situations like this. Luckily, I have Paisley.My gorgeous neighbor, my long-time crush, and now—my savior.She’s there any time I need her.Helping. Guiding. Gazing at me with those green eyes that make me feel capable of this after all.With her at my side, I’m quickly learning there’s more to life than winning a hockey game.

Narrators: Meg Price, James Cassidy
Duration:8 Hours, 42 Minutes, 50 Seconds
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance


My thoughts:
The Ice Kings series continues with Micah and Paisley's story and there is more sizzling, but oh so sweet romance coming your way!
Twenty-three year old Micah left his native Denmark to become a professional hockey player in the United States. He is so focused on the game that there isn't much space for any distractions in his life. He let himself have fun one notable weekend after his birthday, but obviously one stands with ice rink bunnies isn't his thing. Untill nine months later his gorgeous neighbour Paisley knock on the door and hands him a crying baby boy which is apparently his son. Well, Micah has always done his best and it is his turn to learn how to be the best single father possible and if he needs help, there is his sweet, calm and capable Paisley.
I loved the protagonists straightaway. Micah exhudes strength and loyalty. His inexperience and desire to learn melted my heart away. Of course, the trope of an abandoned baby and the brand-new dad trying to cope with the situation isn't new, but it is all in the execution, and the growth of the characters. Paisley is literally the girl next door in this book. Her character also develops throughout the book. Life is full of surprises and sometimes you just have to embrace them.
I am becoming a big fan of dual  points of view. Meg Price's narration was perfect for the role of Paisley and I also enjoyed the way she represented other characters in her chapters. I wasn't so sure about James Cassidy's Danish accent, but this wan't an easy role to take on and he did render Micah's personality in a very attractive way.
Overall, a lovely, light-hearted, fun romance recommended for anybody who enjoys sports romance.