THE BLOCKS WE MAKE

Rixton U #2

Brooke O’Brien

Release Date: April 3

 

Blurb:

I wasn’t supposed to notice her.

The girl behind the bar with a guarded smile has something in her eyes that pulls me in. The one who insists she doesn’t need protecting—even after I watch them threaten her right in front of me.

Brinley isn’t just a risk. She’s a secret that certain people don’t want getting out.

I knew she was my head coach’s daughter. What I didn’t understand was why no one else did.

I’ve spent my whole life building a name on the ice. Now I’m being warned to stay away from her or risk losing everything I’ve worked for.

And the pressure doesn’t just come from the bench. The threats aren’t subtle anymore—stopping at nothing until she leaves town. They expect me to fall in line, focus on blocking shots, keep my mouth shut, and choose my career over her.

But they’re wrong.

Because this time, I’m not just protecting the net.

I’m protecting her. And the truth they’ll do anything to keep silent.

My Review

Buy Link:

geni.us/theblockswemake

Available in KU

Meet Brooke O’Brien:

Brooke O'Brien grew up with a creative mind and a wild imagination, writing poetry and short stories when she was younger. This passion ignited when she began reading angst and hate-fueled stories about vampires and werewolves before she branched into contemporary and new adult romances. 

When Brooke isn't writing or falling in love with a new book boyfriend, you can find her scrolling TikTok, watching ASMR, or devouring her latest binge-worthy TV show. 

She loves rockin' a good hoodie with leggings, is addicted to chocolate, and believes the best days include a good nap.

Brooke O'Brien is represented by Two Daisy Media. For all subsidiary rights, please contact Savannah Greenwell at info@twodaisy.com.

Connect with Brooke O’Brien:

https://beacons.ai/authorbrookeobrien 

Ahh this series is living in my head rent free. Every time I think we are going to get all the answers or atleast a good majority of them along comes a few more twists and turns to tie me up in knots. And honestly with my goldfish brain I pick these books up and I can’t think of a single thing that happened previously but with this series it all comes rushing back and I’m smack in the thick of it.

Brinley was so innocent to all the drama plaguing the Rixton boys when she stumbled into town looking for answers. When suddenly she's smack in the centre of it and I couldn’t help but feel so devastated for her. Although once she bumps into Cooper she really doesn't need any sympathy.

Cooper was everything you could want in a new adult hero. He was so protective of Brinley and so determined to keep her safe. He did have moments where I kind of wanted to smack him a little but he always did it with the right intentions so it was easy to forgive him.

I can’t wait to see how all of this drama is going to play out. And I am dying to see what’s going on with Atlee and whether poor Cooper’s head will actually explode over it all. And I love seeing the guys and their ladies' relationships progress in each new book. But now we go back to waiting for the next one.

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THE BLOCKS WE MAKE

Brooke O’Brien

Release Date: April 3

 

Blurb:

I wasn’t supposed to notice her.

The girl behind the bar with a guarded smile has something in her eyes that pulls me in. The one who insists she doesn’t need protecting—even after I watch them threaten her right in front of me.

Brinley isn’t just a risk. She’s a secret that certain people don’t want getting out.

I knew she was my head coach’s daughter. What I didn’t understand was why no one else did.

I’ve spent my whole life building a name on the ice. Now I’m being warned to stay away from her or risk losing everything I’ve worked for.

And the pressure doesn’t just come from the bench. The threats aren’t subtle anymore—stopping at nothing until she leaves town. They expect me to fall in line, focus on blocking shots, keep my mouth shut, and choose my career over her.

But they’re wrong.

Because this time, I’m not just protecting the net.

I’m protecting her. And the truth they’ll do anything to keep silent.

Pre-Order Link:

geni.us/theblockswemake

Meet Brooke O’Brien:

Brooke O'Brien grew up with a creative mind and a wild imagination, writing poetry and short stories when she was younger. This passion ignited when she began reading angst and hate-fueled stories about vampires and werewolves before she branched into contemporary and new adult romances. 

When Brooke isn't writing or falling in love with a new book boyfriend, you can find her scrolling TikTok, watching ASMR, or devouring her latest binge-worthy TV show. 

She loves rockin' a good hoodie with leggings, is addicted to chocolate, and believes the best days include a good nap.

Brooke O'Brien is represented by Two Daisy Media. For all subsidiary rights, please contact Savannah Greenwell at info@twodaisy.com.

Connect with Brooke O’Brien:

https://beacons.ai/authorbrookeobrien 

I was a little hesitant to read this book. Thanks to getting to know a little about Wyatt in the last book. I was anticipating angst and unrequited yearning. You know the typical new adult tropes that go along with the blurb of this book. However, I kind of feel like if you read this book as a standalone, you would hardly know about Wyatt and Zane's past.

I think because this book picked up a fair way down the track from the one. So, Wyatt was resigned to the changes that had occurred in their relationship, and the drama was past. So, we picked up from the point Zane pulled his head out of his own anatomy.

From there the drama was external to the relationship and I very much enjoyed watching them navigate it. Zane didn't give good grovel but his apology and their age along with the fact he never really did anything negative had me forgiving it taking them so long to get to their HEA. I think I need a new adult break, but I am off to put more books by this author on my TBR and probably my KU library.

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I was really loving my binge read of this series when I needed to put it down and read some other books with heaps of different tropes so when I came back to this on my kindle, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to dive straight back in. But as soon as I picked it up, I was back in the world of these college football boys and their very lucky ladies.

We semi got introduced to the idea of Tatum in the previous book through her brother's relationship with the twins and by extension her. Reed, we knew a little about, so I was pretty keen to get this book and get to know him better. 

I wasn’t really sure what we were going to get with the ex-drama and forced proximity, but I shouldn’t have worried. These boys all have the protective, possessive, jealous thing down to the perfect art and I could keep reading them forever.

Now I am off to add the next book to my KU and to say I am nervous is an understatement. I am not feeling very warm towards Zane but let's see how we go.

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I picked up the prequel novella The Games We Win and loved it. Ava and Colter were so cute and sweet together and so I added this to my KU library thinking I'd come back to it but it stuck in my head. So, while I was sick and looking for something to read, I figured I'd give this a try, and it hit the spot. 

Honestly, I wasn't really sure what to expect from Hallyn and Beckham. We didn't really get to know them that well in the prequel and the bits we did get made me expect this to be a little angsty. But I can say that wasn't the case. 

Beckham was so swoony and sweet. I really didn't expect him to be so open and straight with Hallyn. That boy came across as someone who didn't take anything too seriously and initially, I thought he was just trying to stir the pot. But damn did he know what he wanted and not shy away from showing it. Throw in a dirty mouth and I couldn't get enough. 

Hallyn was a perfect new adult heroine too. She wasn't scared to self-reflect and look at the choices she made without worrying about anyone's judgement. And she was more than happy to meet Beckham head on and acknowledge her part in everything. I loved that she didn't doubt her choices or make any arbitrary rules to stop her from moving forward.

The whole book was great. It kept my attention, and it was everything I could want in a college sports romance. I've already added the next book to my KU library.

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THE PLAYERS WE HATE

Brooke O’Brien

Release Date: September 19

 

Blurb:

An enemies to lovers hockey romance by Brooke O’Brien about secrets that could ruin the season, a kiss that never should’ve happened, and two hearts pulled back together by the one thing more powerful than hate... the truth.

I never should’ve let Wren Perry get close—not with everything her last name cost mine.

She’s the governor’s daughter. Untouchable. Off-limits.

A walking reminder of everything I should hate.

She was a distraction I had no business touching. The kiss we shared? A cheap shot meant to rattle her brother, not leave a mark. But her lips hit harder than I expected, and the memory stuck like a bruise I can’t shake.

I’ve been off my game ever since. Now she’s back in my life, tied to my team in a way I can’t avoid.

I don’t trust her. I shouldn’t want her. But every time she looks at me, I forget why I ever let her go.

Our season’s already hanging by a thread. Stats don’t match the game footage. Players are faking injuries. And Wren’s dropping clues like she wants to help me find the truth without ever saying a word.

They’re waiting for us to fall apart. They think I’ve lost my edge. But I’ve never backed down from a fight.

This time, I’m not just playing for my team.

I’m playing for our season. For the truth.

And for the girl I should’ve hated… but never could.

My Review

Buy Link:

http://geni.us/theplayerswehate

Available in KU 

Meet Brooke O’Brien:

Brooke O'Brien grew up with a creative mind and a wild imagination, writing poetry and short stories when she was younger. This passion ignited when she began reading angst and hate-fueled stories about vampires and werewolves before she branched into contemporary and new adult romances. 

When Brooke isn't writing or falling in love with a new book boyfriend, you can find her scrolling TikTok, watching ASMR, or devouring her latest binge-worthy TV show. 

She loves rockin' a good hoodie with leggings, is addicted to chocolate, and believes the best days include a good nap.

Brooke O'Brien is represented by Two Daisy Media. For all subsidiary rights, please contact Savannah Greenwell at info@twodaisy.com.

Connect with Brooke O’Brien:

https://beacons.ai/authorbrookeobrien 

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