The Art of Running in Heels

I truly enjoyed the story. Some review opinions are not as positive about the book but realistically how can Rachel hit a home run on every one of her books? This book is a good third base effort and I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the characters from “Simply Irresistible”. Many authors can only dream of writing like Rachel...she sets a high standard! I definitely recommend this book!

Rachel Gibson’s books aren’t intellectually challenging but they’re usually a fun read - not this one. I don’t remember ever disliking a character as much as I disliked Lexie, who was cute and a little annoying as a kid, but is just annoying now. No way could I relate to a character who’s such an immature and spoiled brat. Also, seriously? The way she talks to her dog, her general behavior (she actually draws her inspiration from the Beauty and the Beast)...she seems to be about 12 years old. Nothing in the book makes you relate to her or any of the characters, none of them have any actual substance to them. I feel like Rachel Gibson is having a harder time now relating to young people and this attempt at portraying the young and hip is just embarrassing. Also, her writing style is terrible, with lots of repetitions like she was in a hurry to get this one out. And...will we ever find out what Lexie’s full name is? In the last book it was Alexandra, now it’s apparently Alexis.
My advice? If you’re a fan, do yourself a favor and do not read this book (and hope the next one is better) because you’ll be utterly disappointed.

2.5 stars

I’m a sucker for the fake relationship trope, so I was pretty excited for this one.

Lexie and Sean are okay characters. I wanted to like them both so much, but she comes across as flighty and he’s really cocky {and not in a good way}. Sean’s inner monologue mainly alternated between thoughts of Lexie’s boobs and thinking about how there were several other women “out there”.

Plot wise, it was what I expected. There was a bit of drama, due to the reality show aspect, but my main complaint is that I just didn’t see the relationship progress between Lexie and Sean. Sure, she tried a little, yet he only wanted to hook up. The chemistry was there, but I didn’t see anything else.

Overall, it was a quick read with a lot of promise, but I just couldn’t connect to the MCs enough.

**Huge thanks to Avon Books for providing the arc free of charge**

Sweet but competitive gal meets handsome but jerky, competitive guy. Let the games begin. While I enjoyed this book for the most part, there were parts I didn’t like. I enjoyed Lexie’s character more than Sean’s. With a bit of tweaking on Sean’s character and this would be a 5 star review.

**Spoiler Alert** I was PO’d at the guy for leaving her high and dry the “morning after” when he was supposed to pick her up and take her to the plane, leaving her to face the paparazzi alone. He had gotten a heads up on the situation, yet he never apologies to her nor explains himself. I also didn’t like how everyone connected to the reality show kept treating her badly - and even he wasn't all that kind or caring until much later.

What I did like: Sean finally getting a clue and standing up for Lexie. Lexie’s character was kind and patient. As a business woman, her competitive streak often got her into trouble, but she kept trying and eventually landed on her feet. She freely admits her faults, loves her family and has a soft hart for hard-to-place dogs. Plus, she was good to his mama, who had her own issues.

If you are a fan of the Chinooks series, you’ll most likely enjoy this one as well. It kept my interest even if I wasn’t Sean’s biggest fan. :)

I loved this book! Going back to characters that I loved, meeting new characters that I hope to see more of in the future, hoping that a certain friend is actually related to a certain Chinooks goalie and crossing my fingers that it means she'll get a book in the future...

Sean Knox was quite the character. As the newest Chinook, he's got a lot to prove to his new coach. Unfortunately for him, running off with the coach's daughter will not win him many brownie points. However, he does have a little fun spending time with the woman when she clearly has no idea who he is. While hiding out in Sandspit, things start to heat up and Sean quickly realizes that his life will never be the same.

Lexie Kowalsky is exactly like her mother. From her head down to the heels she's wearing as she sprints away on her wedding day. Yep, they also have that in common. Like mother, like daughter. Lexie is quite the conundrum. In some ways she's impulsive, but yet she's also determined and headstrong. She's trying to build her dog accessory empire and will do anything to make it succeed. While she's a lot like her mom, she also shares a lot of the same qualities as her dad. Most noticeably her competitiveness. Which tends to get her into trouble...

When Sean and Lexi come together, my heart soared. I loved these characters so much because they reminded me of why I originally fell in love with the genre. They're quirky, independent, lovable... Granted there were moments when Sean was a bit of a jerk, his progression in the book allows him to redeem himself.

While I was reading The Art of Running in Heels, there were times when the words felt a bit disjointed. It felt as if there were a few sentences missing here and there. There were a few points in the book when I had to re-read a page or two to get the transition. It didn't feel rushed, it just felt like it jumped and I wasn't expecting it to.

Overall, I flipping loved The Art of Running in Heels. It had everything that I adore in Rachel's work. Fantastic characters, witty banter, and just enough sex appeal to keep it going. I hope that this marks the return of the Chinooks and that a certain relative of a certain goalie is next. Until then, I just might have to go back and do a re-read (or a re-re-re-read some cases) of the series.

I received an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

I first discovered Rachel Gibson from reading her Writer Friends series and because I enjoyed it so much, I decided to pick up her Chinooks Hockey Team novels as well. And I wholeheartedly fell in love with those hockey players and their lovely women. Even today, the Chinooks Hockey Team series is my number one favorite sports series. When I figured that Any Man of Mine was the last in the series, you can imagine how sad I was that it was ending. I’ve wished for years that Ms. Gibson would write another one and I would even check some websites every once in a while to see if there was a new book without any luck. And then I saw the cover for The Art of Running in Heels with "Chinooks" on the cover on my social media feed and I couldn’t contain my excitement! I was unbelievably happy and I couldn’t wait to read it, I didn’t even bother reading the synopsis, but when my friend told me it was about John “The Wall” Kowalsky’s daughter, that only ramped up my eagerness to read The Art of Running in Heels. And now that I’ve read it, I can say that it was even better than I expected and I wholeheartedly loved it too!

It’s hard for me to go straight into talking about Lexie and Sean like I would usually do, so I’m going to be impulsive and forget my norms which is perfectly appropriate when it comes to The Art of Running in Heels, but I won’t say more than that because I don’t want to spoil anything.

The Art of Running in Heels had me laughing from the very beginning and all throughout the book. It was downright hilarious with so many laugh-out-loud moments. It was extremely entertaining, fun, and playful, although it did have its heartache-y and make-your-eyes-start-to-tear-up times. It was wonderful to see the original characters and to meet all the new ones. I loved Lexie and Sean, they were crazy and awesome and there’s not a thing I would change about them.

I can’t tell you how great it was to visit the Chinooks Hockey Team world again. It was an amazing, heartwarming read and I loved and enjoyed it immensely. I’m hoping that we’ll get even more Chinooks books now and I can’t wait to read them if we do!

The Art of Running in Heels is a standalone and if you haven’t yet, I highly recommend reading the rest of the series whenever you can. It’s told mostly from Lexie and Sean’s POV and they have a heart melting happily-ever-after that made me smile and put a huge grin on my face!

This humorous and romantic dramedy is the perfect and easy to read brain candy any woman would be happy to indulge in. Sean Knox is the brown eyed, dark haired muscular hockey player for the Seattle, Washington Chinooks who is waiting in the Sea Hopper (private helicopter service) to fly to his hypochondriac mother. His mother has always been "sick" and is once again "dying" from another "disease" in Sandspit, British Columbia. Already 15 minutes behind schedule, Sean is annoyed and begins wondering why the pilot insists on waiting for the last minute/late passenger. Just then the tall and leggy, triple D breasted, model looking blonde dressed in an over-the-top poofy/tacky white wedding gown is sprinting down the dock in 5 inch Christian Louboutin stilettos heading straight for the Sea Hopper. Without much care for poise and dignity, Lexie Kowalsky leaps into the Sea Hopper like a robber leaping into a get-away car yelling to the pilot to take off. With hair out of place, fabric and tool covering her every which way and her breasts about to fall out of her dress, Sean can't help but think she is a total chaotic mess who he is instantly aroused by. Lexie is lying down on the sea next to Sean coming off of an adrenaline rush from just running out on her Realty TV wedding, and peers up into the face of the man (Sean) and begins to think of how handsome he is.

Upon landing in Sandspit, the two go their own ways but bump into each other the next morning at a diner. With Lexie seeing her face aired on every news channel as the "runaway bride" from the reality show "Getting Hitched", she is desperate to lay low and asks to tag along with Sean to his mother's. When Lexie meets his all day TV watching mother, her identity is known immediately and in order to prevent Sean's mother from calling the Wendy Williams Show (to win the contest in locating where Lexie is), Sean and Lexie pretend to be an in love boy-friend and girl-friend. With Lexie not even knowing Sean's last name and Sean knowing Lexie is nothing but trouble (because she is the daughter of his Coach, John Kowalsky,) the attraction/ sexual tension continues to build. After two days of pretending, Sean can't hold it in anymore and finds himself with Lexie in her hotel room. They share a night of sensual pleasure and release in which Lexie "felt him everywhere, his body covering hers as he moved within her, touching and stroking the exact place where her pleasure was centered, in and out, driving her wild." (pg. 139) Knowing that is was just great sex and only great sex, the two leave and go their own separate ways back to Seattle, Washington. 

However, once Lexie gets back, she soon finds a picture of her being held against her hotel door with a man kissing her plastered all over the gossip magazines and news. Furious as hell, Lexie believes Sean had a photo taken and leaked it to the press. Hurt and embarrassed, she attempts to keep a low profile and forget about what happened in Sandspit. Fate has a different plan because while Lexie is attending the Chinhook's home game, (to support her father, John, Coach of the Seattle Chinhooks hockey team), the newly added player is shown on the huge flat screen TVs (prompting his stats and info), she is shocked to discover Sean is the newly added player that her Dad has been despising. Needless to say Sean and Lexie reunite, and once again Lexie needs his help. In hopes of re-directing her social image as she doesn't want her pet-clothing line company so suffer anymore than it already has since becoming the "runaway bride" she asks Sean to pretend to be her boy-friend again in-order to make the recently circulated photo of them understandable and not scandalous. Reluctantly Sean agrees to help as he doesn't want John (his coach, Lexie's father) to hate him anymore that he already does. With secrets to hide, plots to twist, images to repair and a business to save, and two of the sexiest people on Earth working together so intimately what could every go wrong? In the end the attraction, the words said, the touches shared, the feelings felt, and orgasms experienced, is it all lust and pretend or could these two sexy polar opposites be the real deal? Enjoy this gossipy, indulgent, brain candy soft erotica to find out what happens. 5 Stars - Loved it 

Oh this was fun – and easy to wholly see Lexi’s impulsive choices leading to difficulties kind of like the first snowball that rolled down the mountain, unaware that it would grow in size and take out several trees and a small village in the valley! Lexi is the oldest daughter of the coach of the Chinooks, John “The Wall” Kowalsky, and has been slowly growing an online pet clothing business named after her latest pooch, a Chinese Crested named Yum Yum (or several variations and endearments of the same). She has signed a lease on a brick and mortar store, and in looking for more publicity and a jump-start to make a splash for her store, she decides to join a reality show “Gettin’ Hitched” a bachelor-style story with a decidedly low-brow country theme. Unfortunately, while her online store saw a large uptick in business, her competitive nature took over and she is the ‘lucky winner’ of a wedding to the bachelor chosen as the catch. Knowing she doesn’t love him, and finding that circumstances have snowballed beyond her control – she makes a plan with two childhood friends to escape – in a sea-plane decorated as a tree frog.

Sean Knox has just been traded to the Chinooks, and another of his mother’s health emergencies has cropped up, forcing him to leave the team for a few days to head to the tiny British Colombia island where his mother lives. He’s hired Jimmy to fly him to Sandspit – a cooler of Grey Goose and tonic water and a small overnight bag his only companions. Until a woman runs down the dock in sparkly heels, veil, tiara and a wedding dress with poof and puff galore. And the story begins: Lexi becomes headline news on the morning shows with many offering trips and rewards for ‘spotting her’, with Sean’s interest (and moment of omission in not telling her who he is) increasing despite his better judgment. Of course, nothing in this story can go well, and after her return and struggle to appear sympathetic and not heartless in the press are shot to bits when a photo of she and Sean outside her motel door on Sandspit hit the tabloids.

A fake romance plot takes over here – and while the chemistry between them is obvious to everyone BUT them, the story isn’t breaking new ground in any way. But, the moments with these characters, Lexi’s sharing of her father’s comments about Sean, unwittingly as he hasn’t told her his full name, are adorable – and the team’s obvious affection for Lexi and oddly sweet ‘protective’ statements made about her are sure to bring a laugh. While you see Lexi as a bit flighty – her purpose and intention, if full of stumbles is clear, and even as she frustrates Sean to no end – he can’t help but think of her. Always. Gibson’s way of making characters accessible and empathetic no matter how arrogant (Sean) or ditzy (Lexi) appear to be makes it evident, in neon lights evident, that these two are meant to be together. Lovely snips of moments with friends and family for Lexi, and her ability to understand and even redirect Sean’s mother’s attention-seeking behavior is lovely, and the story leaves everyone with a smile in the end. Perfect for those “escape the moment” reads to distract and entertain.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via Edelweiss for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

3.5 stars

Lexie and Sean met under circumstances very similar to the way her parents, John and Georgeanne met in Simply Irresistible (a book I re-read as a refresher), which I found highly improbable, but I guess it worked for the story and some readers might appreciate the symmetry. I wasn't sure I was going to like Lexie (although she was adorable in Simply Irresistible). In fact, I kept going back and forth on this character. No sooner would I decide I liked her, than she would do something that was a complete turn off for me. such as allowing people to mistakenly believe Sean had forced her to have sex with him. I struggled to forgive her for this. Rape and/or sexual assault is too serious an issue to be treated in such an offhand manner. She did have her charms--she was dedicated to her business, her dog Yum Yum, and her animal rights advocacy. Some of the details of her life and her business didn't ring true, and issues disappeared into thin air, but overall she was an entertaining character. Sean was, by far, my favorite character. His childhood was so sad, it just broke my heart. The anxiety he experienced when his mother was around was very well-written. The distance he created between himself and others felt very authentic for someone who had grown up in the chaos of his early life. Sean's character had more depth than the other characters, and his wicked sense of humor had me laughing out loud several times. The Art of Running in Heels was a bit uneven. The story moved along well until the end, which felt forced and rushed. The sudden revelation of deeply held feelings just doesn't work for me, and I found it too predictable.

I can't say this is the best book in the series, but it is entertaining, as long as you don't look too closely at the details.

Review copy provided for a voluntary review.

The Chinooks Hockey Team is back! Yesssssss :)

I was so excited to see that there was going to be a new book to this series--I didn't even read the blurb before jumping at the chance to read it. When I started it and found out that the heroine was Lexie, John and Georgie's daughter from Simply Irresistible ? My excitement level doubled...and I am happy to report The Art of Running in Heels did not at all disappoint!

Sean and Lexie were cute together--I loved all of her lists and memos, and the fact that he actually read and remembered at least parts of them gets him some points as well. I also appreciated that the book wasn't one big sex scene after another, like so many contemporary romances--their first time wasn't on the night they met, and they went for a decent stretch of their fake relationship without sleeping together. I laughed out loud more than once while reading--Sean's attempted grand gesture was one of the times--and loved seeing John and Georgie again, twenty years later and still happily married. Fingers crossed that Ms. Gibson will be continuing the series. Surely Sean has plenty of single teammates? ;)

If you're new to the series, The Art of Running in Heels would work just fine as a standalone. There's more than a few references to John and Georgie's story--just enough to fill you in with what you need to know and tempt you to add it to your TBR before you're finished with this one.

Rating: 4 stars / B+

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Lexie Kowalsky got swept up in the reality dating show competition she only entered to help boost sales of her doggy costume couture. So swept up she won the whole thing and almost made it down the aisle to marry a man she only really went on a few dates with.

Instead of going through with the wedding, she bolts and ends up in a plane with a sexy man who eventually helps her escape the paparazzi and hide out for a short time in his small Canadian hometown.

What Lexie doesn't know is that Sean is one of her hockey coach father's new star players and that once they return to the states she is facing an even larger controversy than simply running from her wedding.

Unfortunately, I did not like this. I admired Lexie's kookiness, her drive, but I truly detested Sean. He lies to Lexie, his thoughts mostly revolve around how hot she is, how big her breasts are, and how even though he thinks she's crazy, he'll sleep with her anyway. He doesn't really redeem himself for the entire book, and when he does decide he loves her the decision comes far too quickly and conveniently.

I haven't read the other titles in this series, but don't think I'll be picking them up.

Thank you to Avon for the ARC!

I have really mixed feelings about this book. It's fantastically written, I enjoyed the storyline and loved the characters - what I didn't like was Lexie leaving her tv show fiance at the alter the way she does. It just makes her seems like a bia right of the bat and I didn't like that. Putting that aside, I loved every other aspect of the book and that's why I'm giving 4 stars.

Lexie decides the best way to advertise her new business is to get on TV so she joins the cast of dating show. Her competitiveness gets her to the end game - marriage. Only she decides, literally at the last second, to bail and this is when she meets the newest member of her father's hockey team, (though he doesn't tell her this) Sean. When the publicity Lexie was looking for for her business becomes negative after the runaway bride incident, Lexie talks Sean into being her long lost boyfriend whom she "decided to go back to." In the act of pretending feelings become real and the two wind up falling for one another.

I love hockey books, sometimes they're overpowered by the romance but I think the author does a terrific job balancing romance and sport in this one. I'm looking forward to more from the series!

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I have read all of Rachel Gibson books and noticed the quality declining in the last few she's written. I read Simply Irresistible and really loved it and couldn't wait to see how the story continued. However, I was deeply disappointed. I didn't like the heroine at all and wasn't convinced about the hero either. The heroine was manipulative and immature. There was never any reason why either H/H should care about each other than just the "lust" factor. The writer was trying too hard to be funny without developing the characters themselves. The characters disagreed the entire book and then at the end they were "in love." I know the book is fiction, but it should at least be believable. I'm sure if it was real life there would be a break up in a few months when they really got to know each other.

I felt in love with Rachel Gibson's wordsmith ability with her very first book, Simply Irresistible. Lexi, the daughter of Georgeanne and John Kowalsky was so adorable in that story, so I was extremely excited to see that she was getting her own story.

The story is fast paced and fun. There is plenty of machoism between John & the hero of the story, Sean Knox. The opening scene is hilarious as Georgie and John discover that their daughter is competing on national television to marry the current bachelor of Gettin' Hitched, a popular reality show.

Authors ask readers to suspend belief with every story, and I do have to say that I found it a little difficult to suspend belief on Lexi's motivation to compete on this type of show. Another critique is that I wish more time I had been spent on developing Lexi's & Sean's relationship.

On the positive side this book is filed with Gibson's wonderful wacky characters, and her distinctive humor. As always you'll be charmed by the idosyncraties.

Was looking foreword to this one , i always look forward to Rachel Gibson books,But something went wrong here,both heroes lack, shean has no personality to speak of , killer body and that’s it , lexy has the personality of a 12 year old girl, trying to give her a business to make her someone business savvy doesn’t redeem her , they have no communication, even the sex comes out un appealing and un sexy, so making them fall in love? Kind of forcing it , the only thing I loved about this book was John and gorgie to bed they were not enough

It’s been years since Rachel Gibson released a Chinooks Hockey Team novel, and I had forgotten just how much I loved this series! I was really impressed with how it moved into present day. It incorporated some of my favorite characters along with awesome new ones. I loved Lexi and Sean’s romance. The reality T.V. show and hockey aspects of this story were so much fun! I laughed so many times at all of the crazy things that happened. If you’re a fan of the this series, you’ll love returning to it. If you haven’t read Rachel Gibson before, this wouldn’t be a bad place to start.

P.S. I feel like I need to point out that this book is written in third person. Normally, that’s not my favorite style of writing, but Rachel Gibson makes it work. I didn’t even notice it! That shows what a great writer she is.

Rachel Gibson can do no wrong and I love everything she writes. I was invested in both characters although I feel we could have spent more time getting to know them as a couple. It seemed there weren’t a lot of instances where they dined, dated (did they go on a single date) etc unless it was to kiss or go to a function. I also didn’t like that the heroine used the show to promote herself. I don’t like that in the bachelor, and it made it equally as icky in this book. Lastly I felt the author jumped around a little in thoughts. All of a sudden she was calling the character Sean Brown without explaining why his last name was brown, only to come back to the explanation later. It felt a little scattered. Despite this, the story still connected and wrenched my heart.

Ms. Gibson scores a victory with The Art of Running in Heels. Lexie and Sean make it easy not to take life to seriously. In a world of unnecessary reality shows, needless celebrity and heartbreaking current events, it's tales like Running in Heels that make you sit back and take notice. A flighty bride on the run finds her prince in the most unexpected of places. The first time I read a Rachel Gibson novel I fell in love. Through kooky characters and over the top situations, she provides wisdom. In this case she shows the benefit of loving yourself, despite what others believe. A lesson we're never too old to learn and share.

The cover is really cute. I love hockey books, but I couldn't get in to this one. I had to DNF half way because I did not like either Lexie or Sean. Not liking the hero is a dealbreaker for me in finishing a book. I used to read to the end regardless, but now I move on. I also did not care for the repeated references to her large chest. However, I did think the sea plane scene was well written.

Rachel Gibson was always my first recommendation to people who wanted a book to read. I was so thrilled to see her come out with a Chinooks update! I loved meeting Lexie and Sean and going through their adventures. Lexie was hilarious with her dog, mannerisms, and lists. Sean definitely had a backstory and I was sympathetic to him. Really enjoyed this one and can't wait for the next Rachel Gibson. I want Marie's book!

Let me start by saying that I adored “Simply Irresistable” & couldn’t wait to read this follow up. What a let down & disappointment. Lexie as a grown up didn’t have the charm as she did as a child. Big boobs, got that. Sean was the biggest let down, as he is a jerk even at the end of the book. I want my heroes to be romantic, and he wasn’t, from his comments about Lexie, to his ignoring of Valentine’s Day, to the lackluster ending that had me double-checking to see if I had missed something. Nothing about him could make me understand why she fell in love with him. A few details from the first book didn’t match up with this book, and the charm of her parents’ romance & personalities was not evident here. Lexie & Sean fell as flat as his ending comment “Walk with me”. Nope. I want to fly when I get to the end of a romance.

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I love Rachel Gibson's older books, but I just can't feel the same for her recent ones. Simply Irresistible is one of my favorites which is why this book was extra disappointing. I can understand and editor missing some things, but how did they not get Lexie's name right. Her name was Alexandra not Alexis! One of the things that helped her father recognize her was her thick long eyelashes... why does she need tacky extensions! Why the need to turn her in to a blonde? The ending is so abrupt that I feel the author also just gave up :( I can't help but feel that authors are trying to appeal to a new generation and losing their previous fans. I don't like the new trend of housewives of .... type leads. :(

Lexie Kowalsky had a plan, get on the show, compete for the bachelor's heart, and use her newfound notoriety to jump start her new business... which worked perfectly until it came time to say "I do"! The idea of spending the rest of her life with a man she barely knew just didn't sit well with her, sure they had a few fun dates while on the show, but the man just didn't make her heart skip a beat, and if she was getting married she at least wanted true love. So she did the only thing she could think of, and ran, in her wedding garb and all... and took the other vacant seat on her friend's plane headed to the middle of nowhere. Little did she know this little trip held the promise of everything she was looking for... and so much more!

The moment Sean Knox eyes land on the buxom bride running down the dock and headed to the same plane he was on he knew one thing... trouble was about to hit. He was well aware of who the runaway bride was, and he really wanted no part in her drama, but little by little he found himself being pulled right into the middle of it... and he knew it wasn't going to sit well with his coach, and her father! But somewhere along the way taking part her drama began to lose it's importance and something else started to take it's place... feelings he never knew were possible!

The Art Of Running In Heels is a laugh-out-loud feel good romance read that is sure to charm it's way into readers hearts and leave them brimming with joy! Lexie and Sean's lives become intertwined in kind of an unconventional way, but once that first little link is in place, they just can't seem to walk away from one another... it's a match made in literary heaven. Neither were really in the market for love, but love chose to find them anyhow, and boy did it make for a thoroughly enjoying read, these two had me giggling and swooning the whole way through!! I am a sucker for a well written sports romance and I have to say this one checked off all my must have's and left me aching for more, I really hope Ms. Gibson returns with more about this amazing characters! Highly recommend this one, it's a fun little read that is sure to leave your heart happy!!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.

achel Gibson’s Chinooks Hockey Team series is one of my all-time favorites, so I was incredibly excited to get my hands on The Art of Running in Heels, which is the seventh, stand-alone book in the series, and it didn’t disappoint. It’s fun, flirty, sexy and guaranteed feel-good entertainment.

Lexie Kowalsky is about to walk down the aisle on national television after meeting her fiancé on a reality dating show, but she suddenly runs, leaving him at the altar. With the media on her heels, and still in her wedding dress, she frantically jumps on a plane headed to the remote town of Sandspit, British Columbia, and the only other passenger on the chartered flight is Sean Knox. He’s a professional hockey player, and Lexie’s father is his head coach. She doesn’t realize their connection when they meet, but he knows exactly who she is and chooses not to divulge his identity, at first.

Sean and Lexie’s initial, madcap meeting is the first of many entertaining twists and turns as they fall in love under hilarious circumstances. Lexie is vibrant and extremely likable, and she complements the broody, serious Sean perfectly. Their banter is playful and sweet, and their chemistry is fierce. Charming secondary characters and Lexie’s little dog make this zany love story unforgettable. The Art of Running in Heels is a fresh and captivating romance that has passion, humor and heart.

Recommendation appeared on USA Today’s Happy Ever After on December 21, 2017.
ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.

Lexie is sassy, impetuous and very likable. I like how her parents are woven into the story, as are many of the other characters from the Hockey series. Each new (to me) Rachel Gibson book is like eating my favorite dessert with a new topping...Yummy and satisfying.

Cute story, great characters, lots of laughter, a few tears... Another good read, my only complaint... I thought this book ended rather abruptly, wish there was an epilogue... I just wished for... a little bit more...

It’s been years since Rachel Gibson released a Chinooks Hockey Team novel, and I had forgotten just how much I loved this series! I was really impressed with how it moved into present day. It incorporated some of my favorite characters along with awesome new ones. I loved Lexi and Sean’s romance. The reality T.V. show and hockey aspects of this story were so much fun! I laughed so many times at all of the crazy things that happened. If you’re a fan of the this series, you’ll love returning to it. If you haven’t read Rachel Gibson before, this wouldn’t be a bad place to start.

P.S. I feel like I need to point out that this book is written in third person. Normally, that’s not my favorite style of writing, but Rachel Gibson makes it work. I didn’t even notice it! That shows what a great writer she is.

achel Gibson’s Chinooks Hockey Team series is one of my all-time favorites, so I was incredibly excited to get my hands on The Art of Running in Heels, which is the seventh, stand-alone book in the series, and it didn’t disappoint. It’s fun, flirty, sexy and guaranteed feel-good entertainment.

Lexie Kowalsky is about to walk down the aisle on national television after meeting her fiancé on a reality dating show, but she suddenly runs, leaving him at the altar. With the media on her heels, and still in her wedding dress, she frantically jumps on a plane headed to the remote town of Sandspit, British Columbia, and the only other passenger on the chartered flight is Sean Knox. He’s a professional hockey player, and Lexie’s father is his head coach. She doesn’t realize their connection when they meet, but he knows exactly who she is and chooses not to divulge his identity, at first.

Sean and Lexie’s initial, madcap meeting is the first of many entertaining twists and turns as they fall in love under hilarious circumstances. Lexie is vibrant and extremely likable, and she complements the broody, serious Sean perfectly. Their banter is playful and sweet, and their chemistry is fierce. Charming secondary characters and Lexie’s little dog make this zany love story unforgettable. The Art of Running in Heels is a fresh and captivating romance that has passion, humor and heart.

Recommendation appeared on USA Today’s Happy Ever After on December 21, 2017.
ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.