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K.M. Gillis delivers a pitch-perfect second-chance holiday romance in Check the Halls. Narrated beautifully by Andi Eloise and Brandon Francis, this book is a seamless blend of past heartbreak and present, undeniable chemistry, proving that love doesn't always stick to the planned itinerary.Book Description
She thought her future was set...until her past skated back into her life.On paper, Madelyn Clairmont has it all: a dependable fiancé, a dream job in a new city, and a bright future planned. But when she comes face to face with the man who stole her heart a decade ago, she’s left wondering if the “perfect” life she’s planned is the one she’s meant to live.
Ben Michaels is known for being a player, both on and off the ice. But lately, the all-star NHL defenseman has been working hard to clean up his act. A chance encounter with Madelyn—the one who got away—only confirms what he’s always known: he never stopped loving her. Unfortunately for him, she’s engaged to someone else.
When Madelyn needs a host for her Christmas charity gala, Ben doesn't hesitate to step in—as a friend. But their time together stirs up old feelings and unanswered questions. She’s afraid of repeating past mistakes. He’s determined to prove he’s not the same man who let her go.
Love doesn’t always go according to plan and this holiday season, their second chance might be a real game changer.
About K.M. Gillis
K.M. Gillis writes contemporary romance novels with laughs, spice, and happily ever afters. She lives with her husband and daughter in Prince Edward Island.
Instagram: @kmgillisauthor
My Thoughts
K.M. Gillis delivers a pitch-perfect second-chance holiday romance in Check the Halls. Narrated beautifully by Andi Eloise and Brandon Francis, this book is a seamless blend of past heartbreak and present, undeniable chemistry, proving that love doesn't always stick to the planned itinerary.
On paper, Madelyn Clairmont has it all: a move to Ottawa, a dream job, and a dependable fiancé. Her future is set. But that meticulously planned life is thrown into chaos when Ben Michaels—the all-star NHL defenseman who stole her heart a decade ago—skates back into her life.
Ben is known for being a player, both on and off the ice, but lately he’s been working hard to clean up his act. A chance encounter with Madelyn, the one who got away, instantly confirms what he’s always known: he never stopped loving his "Madness," his super cute nickname for her. Unfortunately for Ben, Maddy is engaged.
Maddy and Ben were high school sweethearts whose relationship ended poorly when Ben was drafted to the NHL. The book masterfully uses flashbacks to show how they fell in love and the genuine reasons they were torn apart, which makes their present-day rekindling so much more meaningful.
When Madelyn needs a last-minute host for her important Christmas charity gala, she knows exactly who to call. Ben doesn't hesitate to step in, agreeing to help as a friend. The close proximity, old feelings, and unanswered questions stir up a powerful, genuine love that never truly faded. Maddy finds herself reevaluating if her "perfect" life is the one she's actually meant to live, especially as she realizes she deserves better, both professionally and romantically.
This book is everything a second-chance romance should be: slowly paced, with zero cheating, and a woman who confidently knows her worth. K.M. Gillis excels at writing a well-paced story with no mid-book slump—you’ll constantly want to know what happens next!
If you enjoy yearning, you will LOVE Ben. The man is head-over-heels, having loved Maddy all these years. His determination to prove he’s not the same man who let her go, and his support for her new career, make him an easy hero to root for.
If you haven't already, be sure to check out the first book in the series, O Goalie Night!
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