I adored Kate Meader's Chicago firemen but I do believe her hot Chicago hockey guys have them beat!! Remy was fantastic and Harper was the perfect match for him. In the last year of his career Remy DuPre gets traded to the bottom of the barrel Chicago Rebels and let's just say he's not too happy about it. With the last goal of holding the cup on the line he makes a deal with the tough as nails owner Harper Chase. He'll play as hard as he can and lead the team as long as she agrees to trade him to a contending team in 3 months. Everything seems fine until he starts to care a little too much. For his team and for Harper!

A fun sexy read I highly recommend.

I fell in love with Meader's firefighters series but this might be even better. Cajun gentleman, hidden talents in and out of the sheets, and he really speaks French. Remy is a veteran on the ice but his body is slowly giving into the age, and he wants a chance at the Cup. Harper recently inherited the Rebels, along with her two sisters, and has a time limit to improve the team. Her dad was a grade A asshat, she's had to be the parent to her mother and boyfriends don't respect her. Until Remy. The way he woos her with his Cajun charm and affection towards his nieces, and his understanding of women will make any woman fall in love with Remy. Fantastic characters with deep back stories and exciting lead in to the love lives of her sisters, this will be the hottest hockey series yet. I was thrilled to get an early copy from Netgalley and have voluntarily written this review.

Let me start off by stating this is my first ever KATE MEADER novel and I couldn't be happier with how Irresistible You turned out! I loved everything about this novel!

Oh my lord! If you're in the mood to lust and swoon over a Ragin' Cajun grab this book! With the tongue of a devil and the heart of an angel, Remy is the PERFECT PACKAGE. Its hard not to fall for this book boyfriend!

Harper Chase has had a rough life. growing up she was constantly pushed to the back burner by her father and neglected by her mother. The only thing she has ever wanted to do is eventually take over the hockey team her dad runs. When Harper's dad passes away suddenly his last request cuts Harper bone deep. In order to keep the hockey team she has loved her whole life she must co-exist with her two half sisters and work together on bringing the worst hockey team in history to the playoffs. If she can do this unimaginable task then the hockey team is hers.

Remy DuPre has only one goal in mind. Win the Stanley cup before retiring at he end of the season. So when he suddenly gets traded to the worst team in hockey history to say this Cajun is pissed would be a complete understatement. Things get interesting when he meets his new female boss and an undeniable attraction sparks between the two. Now Remy must decide if the Stanley Cup is still the most important goal for this season or is winning Harper Chase's heart a step ahead of those previous dreams.

I loved the hell out of Remy and Harper's romance. It was not only sexy and swoony, but it had an honest feel to it. It felt like experiencing a first crush all over again and feeling that crush grow into something more.

I loved Harper's attitude on the outside but deep inside she was suffering through her fears of a past situation that occurred. I loved Remy's alpha side when he found out the secret Harper was holding in. He brought a whole new meaning to the name Ragin' Cajun! Harper's situation broke my heart. The pain she's lived with and kept to herself for practically her whole life scratched at my soul. She needed someone like Remy to come along and blow all of those inner demons away.

I really enjoyed the fact that this hockey romance had a twist. Usually its all about men in the industry meeting puck bunnies or woman who are outsiders. This time the woman are also in the industry. I love the challenge these three sisters are having to face. Bring a failing hockey team up to the playoffs or you lose the team. I'm intrigued to see where this is going. I can't wait to see what's coming next!

I Highly recommend Irresistible You by Kate Meader to all the Hockey Romance Junkies!

3.5 stars

I'm gonna be upfront and admit I know zilch about Hockey, coming from an equatorial country. What I know or watch about the sport has been mostly from books or movies; but even that tiny, teensy bit of had been enough to get me to like (the sound of) it and the (romance) stories about it. That saying, sadly the technicality of this sport still eludes me.

Irresistible You is the first to Kate Meader's new steamy Chicago Rebels series that centered around the three half-sisters who inherited the declining team and the (hockey) players. It's - for want of a better word - an "office affair". On the spotlight this time were Harper - the eldest Chase - and Remy DuPre, a newly acquired Hockey veteran who wanted to win Stanley cup before retiring from the ice.

I have to say my first impression of Remy was not a good one. I got that he's pissed of his trade into the team while he already had his own agenda. But it's very underhanded of him to "blackmail" Harper for a gentlemen's agreement. It took a while for me to warm up to him. And I got the secondary character Bren St. James to thank for that ...along with the strong desire for Bren's story on future installment in the series (fingers-crossed, given the hints thrown along the pages).

Harper's character was not what I expected, after reading about her in In Skates Trouble. I especially loved the awkward and wary bonding process the Chase sisters dealing with. In fact, theirs trumped over Harper and Remy's love affair for me. Don't get me wrong, the romance side of this book was scorching hot. But Harper's conflicting feelings over her younger sister - which reflected her own unhappy childhood - was what got my heart twisted. That her past set her apart and made her standoffish to any closeness was just heartbreaking.

With this book only the first full novel of the series though, we still have long to go with the Chase sisters. The ending might be predictable, but I thought the reveal and the whole arrangement was so sweet that I FINALLY warm up to Remy. Yes, close to the end of the story. But let's face it, I knew going in that Harper and Remy would have their happy beginning. So I really didn't begrudge them their happy ending. :)


Advanced copy of this book is kindly provided by the author/publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

4.5

Harper Chase has been working toward her goal of running the Chicago Rebels hockey team her entire life. Despite being the daughter of the owner of the team, and NFL legend Crawford Chase, Harper has worked her way up from the bottom to learn all the ins and outs of the business. So when her father passes away and Harper learns the fate of the team is contingent on her and her half sisters successfully leading the team to a season win (which seems like an impossibility considering the Rebels are the second worst in the league) Harper is blindsided by the news. But it's not the first tough time Harper has faced in her life, and she assumes it won't be the last. Her strategy toward meeting the goal set before her rests on the shoulders of Remy DuPre, a talented hockey player almost on his way out. Harper knows with his talent, he could pull the team together, however, she doesn't bank on Remy not exactly being happy about his addition to the team. But as these two clash, they quickly discover an attraction that won't be stifled despite the risk involved if their relationship is discovered.

Irresistible You was one of those wonderful books that I didn't know I needed until I was already engrossed within its pages. It was a nearly perfect read for me, and the set up for more with the characters in future books is really promising.

The attraction between Remy and Harper was built up to perfection. I loved the enemies-to-lovers / "office" romance trope that this particular story deals with. Harper's reluctance to become involved with Remy is completely valid due to events in her past that makes her weary of the complications that can arise with such a hook-up. But it also speaks true to how she, as a woman in what is considered a man's world, would be picked apart by the very industry that she loves with all her heart. The double standard that Harper and her sisters have to deal with is front and center, and it's definitely something that will continue to pop up with the remainder of the books in the series I suppose.

Really, though, Remy was just the best hero to Harper's heroine. His understanding for Harper's situation is great, even though he doesn't want to give outsiders and critics the power to determine he and Harper's relationship status. He tries everything to convince her that the only opinions that matter are his and hers. In an instance where many authors would have thrown in an almost unnecessary conflict between our main characters to draw them apart, I appreciated the way Kate Meader navigated through Remy and Harper's courtship. It rang true for me. I loved it.

Kate Meader is no stranger to highlighting sibling relationships as can been seen in her Hot in Chicago series. Here, it's the only aspect that I wish we got a little more depth on. Half-sisters Harper, Isobel, and Violet have such a checkered past between them, and with the mandate that they all be involved in the team in some way, shape, or form, it's an opportunity for them to get past the issues between them, and grow closer.

As I say I would have loved more depth between the sisters here, but I'll leave off with the caveat that since this is a series, hopefully readers will see them continue to grow together in the remaining books. If that's the case, I'll be satisfied, but as of right now, I'm left wanting more. Which I suppose is not a bad thing.

Kate Meader definitely leaves us with a pretty nice set-up (and one of my favorite romance tropes) for the next book / sister. I wish it was out now. This series is definitely one that has binge-worthy potential.

The first full title in the Chicago Rebels series did not disappoint. Kate Meader has another hit series on her hand. What happens when an absentee and hard to please father dies leaving his hockey team to his three daughters? Chaos ensues! Harper is the oldest of the siblings and the most closed off in a bubble of her own making. She thinks maintaining her personal and professional distance from others keeps her in control (and safe). What she doesn't count on is having her world shaken up when Remy becomes the Rebels newest acquisition. Whether Remy can melt the control of the ice queen remains to be seen. He's head over skates for Harper, but she's not going to be an easy conquest.

I highly recommend this new series and can't wait to read the next installment.

Title and author: Irresistible You by Kate Meader
Series: Chicago Rebels - Book 1
Publisher: Pocket Star
Releases: August 14, 2017
Purchase: http://tinyurl.com/ya2kknmu
Genre: Contemporary
Author website: http://www.katemeader.com/
Rating: 5 Stars

With its compelling sports theme and engaging romance, the first book in the Chicago Rebels series is off to a fabulous start. While hockey does play a very important part in the story, many additional topics become the focus from time to time. From family drama to secret desires to commitment, the book explores these issues with much depth. Kate Meader has the ability to make me a believer when it comes to each situation created, as characters are convincing while events are always true-to-life. Every development in IRRESISTIBLE YOU is realistic, heartfelt, and profoundly affecting.

Although Harper Chase had been the vice president of the Chicago Rebels, her father had always made any decisions related to the professional hockey team. But when her parent recently passed away, she took over the general manager duties while trying to work with her two sisters as stated in the will. Unfortunately, the team seldom wins, which makes it in desperate need of an overhauling. Harper has already implemented one big change by acquiring a player from another team. Yet the man appears to have no intention of abiding by all of her rules.

When Remy “Jinx” DuPre heard he had been traded, the long-time player was upset as he thought his current team might win the Stanley Cup this year, and he really wants a championship before he retires. Assisting Harper in making the Rebels a better team is certainly not how he wants to finish his career. When Remy makes his demands known to his new boss, she has some requirements of her own, and being in full agreement could possibly change both of their futures.

From the very beginning of IRRESISTIBLE YOU, I was totally captivated by the clever circumstances imagined by Kate Meader. Having three women manage a hockey team is definitely not the norm in this league, and the hidden demands of their father’s will double the pressure these sisters must face. Harper is the oldest and is trying to prove she is just as capable as a man in leading a pro team to victory. I really felt for her, as her troubled past is exposed in numerous ways. There were occasions when I cheered her on, and then other instances where I was moved because her feelings are laid bare. The sexual tension between Harper and Remy is intense from their first meeting, and it gradually becomes sky-high after further interaction. This is one time I can honestly say their yearning for each another was also experienced by me because details associated with their lusty cravings are vividly portrayed. How this couple expresses their emotions is always genuine, and I really enjoyed seeing this strong man come across as so compassionate. Remy is truly an ideal hero, as he is understanding, can carry on a thoughtful conversation, yet is extremely sensual and even intelligently witty.

The consequences of a hockey team player becoming romantically entangled with his female boss are expertly handled by Kate Meader, and my anxiety kept increasing over what Harper and Remy would ultimately end up doing. So many scenarios could take place, and I never knew how any situation would turn out. There are several hints about the following story in the series, and I am very eager to discover what happens.

I voluntarily reviewed the book from the publisher via NetGalley, and all comments are my honest opinion

I've long been a fan of Ms. Meader's contemporary romance novels. I was excited to try this first in a new hockey series, and it was funny, very sexy and had great characters!

Harper Chase, daughter of Clifford Chase, hockey legend and owner of the Chicago Rebels, has hockey in her blood. His sudden heart attack and death recently shook the franchise. She felt she had been groomed for taking over the team, until the reading of the will. Her father was laughing from the grave. Suddenly she has two step-sisters who are thrust upon each other to make something out of this bedraggled team. Isobel, a rising star in the women's hockey field had a career ending injury, and now is coaching a team in Canada. Violet, a product of a one night stand and the youngest is a spitfire, inked go-getter. They seldom saw each other and had no "sisterly" feelings, but they all wanted the benefits stated in the will, an impossible task. They had to do this together.

Remy Dupre, likely in his last year of playing was traded from Boston to Chicago. It's an understatement to say he was not happy. All he wanted to finish his career was The Cup, and he knew that wasn't going to happen with the Rebels. He was Cajun, loved his family of four sisters, and his parents. He has wanted to be a pro hockey player since he was a young boy. He and Harper clash at every turn, he wants out, she needs him. But Remy has a compromise. He will play his heart out until the All Star game and trading time. He wants to be traded to a Cup contender. Reluctantly Harper agrees.
There is also an underlying spark that snaps everytime they see other....Harper had a frightening experience dating a hockey player, that changed her life, and her relationship with her dad. But Remy is different, isn't he?

Spending so much time with Remy she sees the man underneath all those pads. He's warm, caring and a perfect gentleman. Not to mention gorgeous, and she's falling under his spell. He wants to take it further, but the team is all she has right now, so hiding their relationship is the only choice. The Rebels are winning, thanks to Remy's skill and relationships with the other players. How is she going to trade him, but more importantly, how can she lose him?

I received this ARC from the publisher and Netgalley for review.

IRRESISTIBLE YOU is simply irresistible. And I’ll give you two words why.

Remy DuPre.

Sigh. Remy is irresistible. He is a nurturer. He cooks. He is a star hockey player. He gives good orgasms. Is there anything he can’t do?!?! He is such a gentleman! And of the highest order! His family is all women and he cannot wait for his own family. A totally swoonworthy hero if I’ve ever read one. And to think I was ready to write him off in the first chapter. Shame on me.

And Harper is just as fantastic as Remy. She is a fighter and a feminist and a smart business woman. She is someone your daughters can look up to. She is trying so hard for her team to be successful and she is working on her relationship with her estranged sisters. Their bonding nights were delightful. I look forward to the future Chase sister books.

The chemistry, the dialogue, the sweetness, the food…yes, the food! IRRESISTIBLE YOU has it all. It is an excellent story and I enjoyed it a lot.

Sorry this was a DNF for me. I could not connect with the characters or the authors writing. I'm taking this author off my TBR list. Thank you for the opportunity.

As a huge fan the sports romance genre I am always pretty picky about what makes the cut. Irresistable You started out a bit slow and I was tempted to move on, however, I am so glad that I didn't because the story really picked up and delivered a fabulous sports romance. Harper and Remy were terrific together and their chemistry was fantastic. I loved the dynamic of Remy being brought on to bring this hockey team out of the slum they were in. The locker room interactions were hilarious but the passion and restrained desire between Harper and Remy was so well written. I loved their story and they very quickly held a place in my heart. I would have liked a bit more "oomph" to the ending but overall a really fun and sexy sports romance.

i fell in love with the author after her hot in chicago series and was eagerly anticipating this book. it fell short for me though. i absolutely loved remy but i didnt really like harper. she was too much of a shrew. i thought the trope of a distant father figure leaving an inheritance to his random children who don't get along was outdated but im glad they seemed to get along sooner rather than later. this book just didn't have the charm or banter between the romantic leads that i was expecting but the supporting characters were great. hopefully the next book will improve

I really liked this new book by Kate Meader. It is the first book in her <i>Chicago Rebels</i> series. This series is about a set of three sisters who inherit a hockey team. Being women in a male dominated world is tough, not really knowing each other makes managing the team even more of a challenge. The sisters may share a father, but they are as different as different can be.
Harper Chase is the oldest sister. She grew up around her father’s hockey team and always thought that she would inherit everything. All her life she has tried to win her father’s approval and to show him that she is the woman for the task. Now that she is part owner of the team, she gets to make some big changes. Harper hopes that she will be able to take the team from last place to the Stanley Cup playoffs within the year. In order to do that, she needs to shake up the players and the managing staff. What Harper doesn’t expect is to find herself shaken up as well and to start questioning in her “no fraternization with the players” rule.
Remy DuPre is so close to the Stanley Cup, he can taste it. He knows that this is probably his last year in the NHL and playing for the Boston Cougars is the best way to end his career. Remy is also known as the Jinx. He has been traded 6 times and each time those teams went onto play for the Cup. This year is his year. Until he gets traded to the Chicago Rebels. Remy has no desire to play for a last place team and knows that if he can’t get out of the trade, he won’t be able to end his career on a high note. Then he meets Harper and finds himself instantly attracted to her.
Remy and Harper are placed in a no win situation. They both want the impossible and have to figure out how to get it. Harper has to win the Stanley Cup to keep the team and Remy wants to be with a winning team. The attraction they feel for each other only gets in the way of their plans. Watching them figure out what to do makes this story a real delight.
I also liked how different the three sisters are and what they expect to get out of the situation. They each bring a unique perspective and their interactions make for a nice underlying storyline to add depth to the romance. I am looking forward to seeing what happens next with each of them.
Reading about hockey during the summer was a nice way to remember that the cooler temperatures will be here before you know it. This story was hot enough to melt ice. It is a great book to take to the beach.

Here is the link to my review on Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1892349957

Irresistible is a wonderfully passionate romance in the Chicago Rebels Series. Not only was this book passionate and hot, it also had the ability to woo the reader right along with the main character Harper Chase.

Remy DuPre is an amazing man. He is the man girls dream of that will take them away to a fantasy land of love.You know the type of guy, says all the perfect things, physically perfect, makes you laugh and builds you up, um, and cooks amazing. The only thing is that Harper is not the normal girl. Let's just say daddy issues, and forcing herself to be completely closed off to any other people. Even her half sisters and she have zero connection.n It's all part of her be the boss, am the boss, take no prisoners attitude she has.

The characters were written in a way that you can believe their progression. From Harper to being sort of cold behind her shield of stregnth, to then evolving to not only loving a man but developing what looks to be a true lasting relationship with her half sisters. Honestly, the sisters were the strongest part of the book to me. Seeing their like passive aggressive interactions slowly improve was something you hoped for while reading. It was something that Harper needed, well, ALL the sisters needed after how their father completely ruined their relationship.

I love this book! I also completely intend on getting the rest of the books in the series as they are released. If I am not mistaken, I believe it's going to follow the sisters and I really enjoyed them. I received a free ARC copy of this book from the publisher to review and I would say this was sweet and hot, and a must read.

4 Stars- Kate Meader has a proven track record. She writes excellent books. The characters are clear and the plot solid. We have a father who from the grave insults the oldest daughter by not believing in her ability to run the Hockey team on her own. Instead he hangs all sorts of conditions around her neck... making it almost impossible to hold on to the team.

Her only hope is an almost over the hill player... a man who has decided this is his year to get to the Stanley cup... something that has alluded him his whole career. These two scrap, bicker and banter... and finally come to an agreement.
We get to enjoy all of this and also get sneak peeks of possible leads for upcoming books for this new series.

It was an okay novel. Did not see anything spectacular about it. Was disappointed to see that it was in third person POV, not sure how I felt about that. If it was in first person I would have connected with the novel and characters a lot more. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review.

I really don't know how she does it. Kate has this way with her writing that draws me in and doesn't let go. I live near Chicago and I love that she has most of her stories taking place there. It feels a bit like home while reading.

"When your happiness was someone else's happiness, then that was love."

Remy and Harper had so much chemistry and that spark you love to find while reading. This book melted my heart and gave me those flutters that you feel deep inside. From the witty dialogue to the page turner of a story line, this book was everything. I loved that we got a bit more of the sisters that are helping her take over the team. I am so excited for the next book in this series. Kate has another hit series on her hands here and I couldn't be more thrilled for her. This book will be one of my favorite reads of the year.

"What if it was Harper or nothing at all? God Hates a coward, Remy. He needed to get off the fence and make a call."

I loved Kate Meader's Hot in Chicago series. She has the ability to write books that would make your heart swell with love. Her heroes are all hot and handsome and her heroines are always gorgeous and f sassy. Irresistible You is another winning book in a new sports series that would blow the readers minds.

Full review to come close to release day.