Knocked Up by Number 90 is book 3 in the Grizzlies Hockey series and follows caterer Harper and hockey player Leo as they navigate all of the ups and downs that come with the repercussions of their need for each other.
About Knocked Up by Number 90
Leo grew up in a family that never should have had children. His parents only think about themselves and constantly bicker at each other. Each of them are constantly telling him either not to get married or not to have children. Spending his childhood growing up in this environment has left him with no desire to get married or have children. He tends to have one night stands that have no substance.
Harper grew up knowing her father never wanted her. He left her mom to create a new family, leaving her and her mom to fend for themselves. No support of any kind to help out. Her mom worked all of the time in order to pay the bills and give Harper as much as she could.
Harper found a love of cooking and went to culinary school. She had to take out loans in order to go, but it was something she loved to do. When her mother passed away, she took on the medical and burial expenses for her mom. She has spent the last ten years paying off all of this debt and she is so close. She just needs to keep booking jobs to free herself of this burden.
Leo has been ogling Harper for awhile now, but has never acted on it. No one in his group of friends understands why he has not asked her out, but they do not say too much to him about it.
But one night Leo decides to talk to Harper. He spends the evening helping her clean up after an event she catered and attended and he attended. They got to talking and enjoying each other’s company. Next thing we know, they are moving faster than they should. He makes a comment that gives her hope, but the next day, it turns out he is just like all of the others before him.
This relationship does not start out on the best foot. From the time Harper and Leo reunite until the very end, they face one challenge after another. Interfering friends, surprise visits from unwanted guests, secrets, more secrets, and feelings of being unworthy. These two have a lot of baggage they need to work through.
Will Harper and Leo find their happily ever after? Will their “family” play matchmakers to get these two together? Will their history be too much for them to overcome?
Impressions
This book brought out a lot of feelings for me. Growing up in a single mom home, I know what Harper feels like. I know the abandonment she feels. Losing her mom had to be the worst thing she had to live through. When it is just the two of you, that relationship is unlike any other. She must feel so alone. She is the only person she can trust and the only person she can rely on.
Leo grew up in chaos and I just cannot imagine living that kind of childhood. He was left to fend for himself. It is amazing that he turned out as good as he did. He is lucky that families are not just biological. They are who you choose to be family. He got a good family in his hockey bros and their spouses, children and families. It is how he is able to not repeat history.
These two will make mistakes. They happen. It is how they react to them that will determine where they go in the future. They are lucky to have good role models in Smitty and Kailey, Aiden and Luna, and Gray and Faye. It is so much fun to watch these big, burly guys fall for their women. It is the kind of love you always dream about as a little girl.
Availability
Knocked Up by Number 90 is currently available to read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited and for purchase in eBook and Paperback formats on Amazon.
Series Listing
- Married to Number 22 (Grizzlies Hockey Book 1)
- Divorced From Number 38 (Grizzlies Hockey Book 2)
- Knocked Up by Number 90 (Grizzlies Hockey Book 3)
- One Night With Number 19 (Grizzlies Hockey Book 4)
- Friends With Number 10 (Grizzlies Hockey Book 5)
About Elise Faber
USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.
She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com.
