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This Piece of My Heart (Clearing the Ice Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Robyn M. Ryan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 624 ratings
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She had her future all planned...until she met him.
Struggling to live up to the high expectations of overprotective parents and a hefty family name, Caryn Stevens only wants one summer of fun before she focuses on finishing her college degree. She knows her destiny—to lead her dad’s multi-million dollar business. But that plan changes forever the day she runs into—literally—sexy and single professional hockey player, Andrew Chadwick.
Sparks instantly fly between the two, and Caryn can’t resist his charms as she discovers that Andrew has a reputation of winning – both on and off the ice. One of the most eligible singles in Toronto, Andrew could have any woman he wants, and he’s got Caryn in sights. But, when Caryn’s parents disapprove of the match and threaten to disinherit her and his hockey team trades him to a new city, it may take more than love for the couple to survive this penalty play.

**This Piece of My Heart is the first book in the Clearing the Ice trilogy. Book 2, This Piece of My Soul, is out now! The trilogy is complete and concludes with This Piece of Our Being, also available now!**
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    Clearing the Ice Trilogy
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    May 2, 2016
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Editorial Reviews

"This Piece of My Soul kept a little piece of my soul when I was finished...you would think I had a vested interest in their future." (Rainy Day Reviews)

"My pulse speeds up just thinking about how this couple is tested and how hard the situation is..." (Once Upon a Page)

"This Piece of My Heart delivers a sweet love story that still sizzles -- a must-read for anyone looking for the perfect happily-ever-after.” Cara Lockwood, USA Today bestselling author of "I Do (But I Don't).”

**This Piece of My Heart is the first book in the Clearing the Ice trilogy. The journey continues in This Piece of My Soul, and the trilogy concludes with This Piece of Our Being. (All books available now)**

Robyn M. Ryan, author

Robyn M. Ryan writes sweet and sensual sports romances, including the Clearing the Ice hockey trilogy and its spin-off Tampa Suns Hockey series. Chicago born, honorary Atlanta native, Parisienne at heart, Robin is a proud 60’s Flower Child and a “fearless” barrier-breaker for female sports journalists and minor league “batpersons.” While in college, Robyn scored a PR internship with an NHL team during its first season. As a freelance writer, Robyn interviewed future MLB and NHL Hall of Fame members, published in a variety of print media. Wife, mom, PR professional, and finally, many years later, published author. Two Westie grand-dogs now run the household.

Clearing the Ice/Tampa Suns Hockey

  • This Piece of My Heart
  • This Piece of My Soul
  • This Piece of Our Being
  • Clearing the Ice, the complete series
  • Healthy Scratch, Tampa Suns Hockey
  • Risky Move, Tampa Suns Hockey
  • Timely Assist, Tampa Suns Hockey
  • Winning Play

Editorial Reviews

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This Piece Of My Heart, the first novel from Robyn M. Ryan, is also the first sports romance I've read, and I very much hope it won't be the last. The sports theme gave me a fascinating glimpse into a world that's unfamiliar to me, and the romance is refreshingly genuine and fun. The characters are likable and engaging, and I sat up ridiculously late reading it because I so much wanted to see what happens next!

I especially enjoyed the relocation of the action as Andrew's career progresses, and getting a virtual look at places that I've not yet been to as he shows Caryn around, especially as I got the chance to see them through her eyes. I also loved seeing the way the relationship gradually transforms Caryn from a shy girl dominated by her privileged but suffocating background into a confident, creative and loving young woman.

A good story inevitably needs some conflict, and Andrew's ex and Caryn's father provide it, with the behavior of Caryn's father in particular proving to be the catalyst for what to me are two of the best scenes in the book as he tries to assert his authority over his daughter and her boyfriend.

Although it ends with a satisfying resolution of the story for now, the book also leaves plenty of scope for further development of the characters and their adventures, and I'm very much looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

Shayna O'Connor.

From the Back Cover

"This Piece of My Heart deliversa sweet love story that still sizzles -- a must-read for anyone looking for theperfect happily-ever-after."

--Cara Lockwood, USA Today bestselling author of"I Do (But I Don't)."

"This Piece of My Heartis a light-hearted sports romance novel I had the opportunity to beta read. Ifyou like hockey and romance, you will love this book."

--RachelleReese, Amazon bestselling author of "Dime Store Novels."

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01CPZ7Y3I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ L. J. Burdett (May 2, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2327 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 624 ratings

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Robyn M. Ryan writes sweet and sensual sports romances, including the Clearing the Ice hockey trilogy and its spin-off Tampa Suns Hockey series. Chicago-born, honorary Atlanta native, Parisienne at heart, Robin is a proud 60’s Flower Child and a “fearless” barrier-breaker for female sports journalists and minor league “batpersons.” While in college, Robyn scored a PR internship with an NHL team during its first season. As a freelance writer, Robyn interviewed future MLB and NHL Hall of Fame members and published in a variety of print media. Wife, mom, PR professional, and finally, many years later, published author. Two Westie grand-dogs now run the household.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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D. Roodehchi
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed reading it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2016
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I enjoy reading sports romances, especially hockey-themed novels! There are so many talented authors I've discovered in this category...and have gotten hooked on many different series. This is why I bought This Piece of My Heart by Robyn M. Ryan. New writer, maybe new series. I was expecting to read another red hot book with a girl who has casual, mind-blowing sex with a guy she does not know or knows, but doesn't want to like. The plots are interesting and keep me hooked. Interspersed in the plot are sexual encounters between the couple. The language may offend your grandmother, but this is a book you could give your mother or an older teen to read without worry.

The writing flows easily, the banter between the couple is often fun and snappy, and the supporting characters give a deeper dimension to the story. This is a quick and enjoyable read, and it would be a perfect book for a rainy weekend or enjoying at the pool or beach. It was a different kind of sports romance and I will look forward to reading other books in the series. (I'm assuming there will be a series as this is labeled "book one" of the Clearing the Ice series.) I hope so~~there are some loose ends and I hope to get to know Caryn's best friend and Andrew's brother in future books.

I recommend this book to any fan of romance, and you don't even have to particularly like hockey or sports to enjoy the read.
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susan
4.0 out of 5 stars sweet
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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I loved the way they meet and talk to each other and take things slowly, never going to far too fast. They each have things they want to protect themselves and each other from. Can’t wait for the next book!
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Leh
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Hockey Romance
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2019
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This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I look forward to reading more. Caryn and Andrew literally ran into each other. It’s a story of an only child of a business tycoon trying really hard to make it on her own and a professional hockey player. I enjoyed that there was a real story to the book not just about a hockey jock just trying to score on and off the ice. Great read looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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Melissa
3.0 out of 5 stars Ho hum...
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018
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I should probably go with two stars, but I am rounding up from my 2.5 rating. This story, well, just was. It was monotone. Every time there was even a hint of excitement, it just quietly faded away. I like a book that has some meat to it & if it is longer than usual isn't a bother. This book seemed to take forever & it isn't really longer than usual.

The grammar was good. And the editing wasn't bad except for one glaring mistake that was repeated more than once. I am a hockey fanatic! No true hockey fanatic would mistake one team for another the way it was here! He originally played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was traded to the St. Louis Blues. The two words, Leafs & Blues, are spelled different. The cities are in different countries. I could let it slide once, but it happened quite a few more times by the time the book ended.

And would it be so hard to mention in the blurb that it is a hfn & a continuing trilogy?! Give us the information we need to make an informed choice instead of ticking us off! I will not be continuing on with the rest of the trilogy!
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Joyce
5.0 out of 5 stars Changes
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019
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Loved Robyn Ryan’s book This Piece of My Heart - loved getting to know Caryns story and how she found courage to follow her heart and not give up on love when her father disinherits her. She’s a lot stronger than she thought and finds lots of new discovery’s when she decides what she wants as far as a career goes instead of what her father had planned her life to be. Looking forward to next two books in the series.
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mmmurdoog
4.0 out of 5 stars A good, sports romance.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023
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A good, sports romance. Caryn Stevens strives to meet the demands placed on her by her father for college and her future but feels overwhelmed by the course she's taking. Andrew Chadwick caught her attention as he runs near campus yet she has no clue who he is. They fall into a warm and comfortable relationship. After all that Caryn had hinted about her father, it was still quite a shock to experience the dressing down he gave her when she introduced Andrew.

The story, while quite good, seems a bit long. Perhaps some of the 'extra' material is intended as a backdrop for future stories.
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JK
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2021
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This book is very well written, I do suggest to read the additional books in series. I actually have also read the two books in The Tampa Suns series and would love to see more of the characters developed in other books.
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MJP
5.0 out of 5 stars Book One done after 2 & 3
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2021
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Nice blend of hockey and personal lives. Easy read with a little - or a lot - of family drama tossed it.
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P3
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2019
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This book was a change of pace for me. I needed it a pick me up book and this was it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. The only surprise is this book is a triology and had a happy cliffhanger .
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5.0 out of 5 stars This piece of my heart book 1
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2019
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Caryn is a unique student her family are rich so she has her own home bought by her parents. She has her life planned from an early age by her father. Drew is above hockey player they meet by crashing into each other little did she know how her life was about to change. This book has all the elements from friendship love heartache with the loss of her parents who disown her . She looses her home trust fund because she wants Drew her father gives the ultimatum . But she is strong and stays with Drew. love blossoms for the two until the day he's traded off to another team their relationship is hard but they keep together she grows stronger loves deaper until Drew proposes to her. Then the problem of her parents start again . It ends and you think that's a weird ending to this romance, but then you read on can't wait to get the 2nd book . excellent storyline recommend that you read.
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