Hedgehog Harry

The cover of this book won me over immediately. I love the art style, I love the way the characters are gazing at each other, and I love the lil kiddo around the corner. Every detail is so on point and gives nods to little details in the books. Doesn’t hurt that I think making a fish the mascot of a team is hilarious. Almost as good as making the arena the Culver’s arena – my wife said she would change loyalties TODAY if Madison announced they were going to have a team hosted at the Culver’s arena.

First and foremost, I want to focus on the character of Rowan. Both because it can feel rare to find a child character done well (way too many annoying waifs in the regency books of my wasted youth) and because he comes first for Tyler and Jamie themselves. The scene in the children’s museum was precious and I loved seeing Rowan make friends at various WAG events. I greatly appreciated seeing a child who becomes tired, overstimulated, and just plain cranky.

Which leads to Tyler who shows great parenting skills. I love love love watching him become comfortable with letting others show care for Rowan and then for Tyler himself. I deeply appreciate the positive portrayal of sex work and the hustle that being a single parent takes for Tyler. It makes it all the more satisfying when Tyler discovers he and Rowan can be part of a community with Jamie.

Captain, my captain. Jamie is so so soft and I love that in a big ole hockey man. I especially love that the reader gets real hockey play throughout the book (love the inclusion of the winter classic). So often I leave a hockey romance wishing for more hockey and I didn’t feel that dissatisfaction with Making Time.

Overall, I relished reading Making Time and cannot wait to read more from Weston. Thanks to the author for an ARC.