A review by stinasara
Behind The Net by Stephanie Archer

4.0

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Pippa is a hard-working woman who has lost her confidence. Jamie doesn’t necessarily give it back to her but he helps her find it on her own. Pippa is thoughtful, one-of-a-kind sweet person. 
 
Jamie is selfless to his own detriment. He takes the burden of everything and wants to make everything right for everyone in his life. He was unnecessarily rude sometimes but his sweet and loving side that came out when he truly cared was amazing. He was possessive and jealous - but not in toxic kind of way. 
 
The characters had an instant attraction to each other but the insta-love/love was executed really well where it didn’t feel unnatural or forced. 
 
Tropes
  • Grumpy/Sunshine
  • Sports romance (hockey)
  • Friends to Lovers
  • Forced proximity
  • Slow burn-ish