4.5 Stars
WOW! Helena Hunting out did herself with the surprises in this book! There were so many things I did not see coming and I loved it! I've been a big fan of this author for awhile and this one did not disappoint. I really enjoyed these two characters. With names like Queenie and Kingston how do they not belong together??? Ryan Kingston was such a swoony character too. I loved this little quirks, like his khaki pants! But he certainly had some crazy skeletons in his closet.  Then there is Queenie. She was a likable character but also had her fare share of skeletons as well! With all those secrets it made for an edge of your seat, entertaining read! The author did a great job writing their story and one I highly recommend.

WOW!

I love this! I love these characters and the silly, sexy situations they get themselves into. I also love the interactions of the extended families that make these stories stick right to your heart as well as entertain you with lots of giggles and heart.

Kingston is such a perfect gentleman and all American person, athlete, and die-hard milk drinker. Oh, so proper...most of the time...at least until he meets Queenie! Queenie is the polar opposite of Kingston and no matter how hard she tries, there are times that she can’t get out of her own way, some of it not her fault, but then, some of it truly is.

This is a very sweet, hot, romantic story of two people that are incredibly attracted to each other, but the world just gets in their way. The love they have for each other is total and committed. It’s just the people around them get in their business and help to make a total mess of most everything.

You need to read this. I an guarantee you are going to laugh out loud, cringe, and cry, but there’s no doubt, you’re going to love it!

Oh man, the good boy, rule follower sure took me by surprise in A Secret for a Secret and I loved every second!

Ryan’s followed the rules his whole life. Never making waves. Following the straight and narrow. Did it because he heard all about the disaster his sister and brother made of their lives—and didn’t want to make the same mistake.

Until he learned just about everything about his life was a lie. And on the night he learned the truth, he met a woman—Queenie—who’d been everything he never knew he needed and wanted. And she’d slipped out of his bed and his life without any way to contact her.

Until he sees her working as her dad’s personal assistant. Her dad, who just happens to be his boss. The general manager of his NHL team. A team with a strict non-fraternization policy.

But that’s not necessarily going to stop Ryan from going after the woman he cannot get out of his mind. Now he just needs to convince her he is worth the risk.

Man, I couldn’t read A Secret for a Secret fast enough to find out what was going to happen between Queenie and Ryan. From their adorably sexy meet-cute through the very last page, I rooted for them to find their happily ever after. And it wasn’t easy—especially when meddling family members get in the way. But, wow, was it worth it! A Secret for a Secret is my new favorite in this excellent All In series!

Admittedly, I'm a fan on Helena Hunting's hockey series so I knew going in that I would likely like this book. Thanks to NetGalley, I received an early copy. In the past, I've found that sometimes her characters are a bit on the crazy, wacky side. In King, she did an abrupt about-face and he's perfect. Only alpha when he needs to protect Queenie, he's so considerate, sweet and adorably innocent. He's a bit obsessed with being orderly and is an exact opposite to counteract, perhaps, his insane family. (I, for one, loved laughing at Gerard, his "brother's" antics and I loved his momster. Read the book to find out what these mean. 

Queenie and King (these names...ha) had a one night stand and then he found out that Queenie is the daughter of the GM of his hockey team. They started out trying to be good friends and I loved their interaction- so real, so sweet and I'm a huge fan of friends to lovers romances because it feels more authentic. This book encapsulated the authentic aspect of things and in fact, towards the end, I loved how they became closer and more supportive as things got rough. This was a low angst, really sweet book and I enjoyed every minute of watching two sweet people overcome their pasts to find their HEA. 

I'm really looking forward to the audiobook too- I've bought the audiobooks for the other 2 in this series and they have been amazing. Can't wait for this one as well!

I loved A Secret for a Secret! It was an incredibly sweet, funny, and super sexy story! King and Queenie were the perfect balance between straight-laced and chaos. Watching them come together was so entertaining. This was an addicting read and an excellent addition to the All In series!

King was the best! He was incredibly sweet and seemed so proper and a bit uptight but underneath all that, hello Mr. Naughty. This man made me swoon! I loved Queenie and this force of life she was. A little wild and a bit lost but working hard to find her way. I loved them meeting and the incredible connection they had. I thought the storyline set up for them was awesome and I was all in. I loved this awkward situation that they were in. I loved how opposite they were and really enjoyed the back and forth between them as they fight their attraction.

The secondary characters involved were the best. I love the guys and their bonding moments, they had me smiling and chuckling. I loved the women and how they rally around one another. It's always crazy fun when they get together. I adored Queenie’s dad Jake, he was sexy and intriguing and I hope he gets his own story. I need more of him! King’s family is a pretty outrageous bunch and I liked getting to meet all of them. Of course, there were some characters that completely stressed me out creating angst-filled moments. I felt it enhanced the story, really hooking me.

This was a super entertaining story with so many humorous moments. I don't want to spoil anything but I will never think about strawberries the same way again… I’m pretty sure I had tears in my eyes because I was laughing so hard when I read that scene. There’s also a nice amount of drama, emotion, and angst mixed in, rounding it all out. I loved the humor, building passion, and fun moments. I was always excited to pick the story back up, hated to put it down, and had a blast reading it!

This is the third book in the All In series and is probably my favorite of the entire series. If you love the rom-com genre, you can always count on this author to deliver.  This is Ryan and Queenie’s story and it is a good one!  Entertaining, sweet and sexy, and an overall good storyline-everything I’ve come to expect from this author.  Just a warning – you will fall in love with King!  I voluntarily read and reviewed and ARC for NetGalley.

“I’m falling in love with her chaos.”

I am an absolute sucker for a hero who loves a heroine who doesn’t fully love herself. I live for a hero who appreciates nearly every single thing about a heroine that she considers a flaw about herself. Nothing gives me the feels more than a hero who knows to give a heroine the space to grow at her own pace, and supports her while she does it. Ryan Kingston is all of that, and Queenie is the perfect passionate storm that blows into the calm that is his life.

Queenie and King start as one night of unexpected fun when they both needed it. When they are pushed back together as sort of co-workers, Queenie being King’s bosses daughter, they decide it’s best to keep it platonic. *insert side eye* But I think we all know how that song and dance goes. This one was just so dang good. Of course there is some silly drama, and some laugh out loud moments, this IS a Helena Hunting novel, but at its core this is two opposite souls clicking into place.

A Secret for A Secret is a yin and yang love story that will make you swoon hard and feel all of the feels. Loved it and loved Queenie and King.

I absolutely loved this fun and sexy forbidden romance! Kingston has always followed the rules, doing what's right for everyone, even at the sacrifice of his own happiness. That is until he receives some shocking news that turns his world upside down. He breaks all his own rules, drinks alcohol, meets an amazing woman who he has a one night of explosive passion like he's never known before. He wants more from her only to find her gone when he wakes up. Now weeks later they meet again and he discovers she is totally off limits to him. Queenie's life is complete chaos. She is unorganized, and is trying to find her place in the world. King is so hilarious as he wars within himself to be the rule follower but also the explore his dominant passionate side with the one woman who makes him want more, his Queen. Queenie loves how safe and desired King makes her feel, but she struggles with feeling worthy of such a good, kind, clean man. These two may be total opposites but they are so perfect together, making each other stronger and more complete. I loved watching Queenie find her passion and realize her worth after being put down for so long by those she trusted. King is everything I love in my heroes. He was so kind, loving and deliciously dirty behind his polos and khakis! This All In series just gets better and better! You don't want to miss this fun, emotional, heartwarming, and steamy romance!

4.5 Stars Top Pick

This series just continues to win! Every book stands on its own but brings the series further along. I eagerly await each addition.

Queenie holds a lot insecurities from her childhood. Her mother was flighty and left her to be raised by her father. His career in sports got derailed but he became the general manager of Seattle’s hockey team. Queenie takes after her mother; she is the wildcard and depends heavily on her father. After losing her job, it looks like she will be leaning on him again.

Hockey player Ryan King discovered his life isn’t what it has always appeared to be. Pretending to drown out his sorrows, he meets Queenie. They share a secret for a secret and the next thing he knows he shares a wild night of sex.

Queenie’s new job lands her in another situation but unfortunately daddy won’t be able to help her out. She is her father’s new assistant and seeing Ryan again does a number on her. In fact, her father has initiated a straight up hands off approach to dating any of the players. Just when she thought she wouldn’t mess it up again!

Ryan is not my normal kind of hero. He is just too strait-laced but oh does the author make it so easy to fall in love with him. He anchors Queenie and is the perfect fit. Not to mention just because he is the good guy doesn’t mean he is not dirty between the sheets. Oh my goodness! The chemistry is smoking hot!

The only thing stopping me from giving this a full five stars is that the issue with them not being able to date is quickly gone. The small drama from some other characters is kind of thrown in to give angst but that falls short.

I loved that we got to see couples from the past books and even from the initial series. I hope we get more books in the series.

~ Samantha

A Secret for a Secret is Kingston's story. I was interested in him after I read the previous book, and he didn't disappoint. Kingston is a traditional guy in many ways, and he shows to have a wild side while he's in the bedroom, as I expected.

The book opens with a shocking revelation for Kingston, and he's trying to face the truth by drinking in a bar. That's were he meets the fascinating Queenie, and the two end up having a one night stand. Too bad she doesn't leave her number after the sex, so Kingston doesn't know who she is until he meets her again. 

Kingston is very loyal and honest with people, especially the ones he likes or loves. You would expect he would have married his girlfriend by now (since in the previous two books he was with her), but he's single. This surprised me, because he seemed like the kind of guy who would settle down with a person just because he was comfortable and had a plan in mind, but in the end he wasn't like this. We learn that he isn't too disciplined sometimes, and that he knows how to let himself go. I guess that we can credit Queenie for that, because he lets him show parts of himself that he never knew he had.

Queenie is a smart woman who has had issues with her path in life. Since her father is the president of the team where Kingston plays, she accepts to be his assistant temporarily, and this complicates things. Not only because she can't be far from Kingston, with whom she spent a hot night, but also because she doesn't think she is enough and that people will think she got the job just because she's the boss' daughter. She is lively, cheerful and tries to enjoy life, and she's Kingston's opposite in some ways. She's also insecure, but thanks to Kingston she'll try to embrace her passions and decide what she wants to do in her life.

The reason why I gave it 4 stars is because I expected it to be a slow burn like the previous books, but it wasn't. The story proceeded quite quickly and it didn't stand out from the books I usually read. There were a lot of funny moments, though, but after the first half it was a bit predictable and I didn't enjoy it like I wanted to. 

This doesn't mean it's bad! It was less cool to me, but it was worth reading.

How I wanted to read King’s story!

With King and Queenie, you will get the perfect mix of calm and storm, sweet and hot.

And yes, if you always wondered if King hides a Beast between the sheets, you need to read this book!!

Another thing I loved was the scenes with Violet’s family and also the other couples on the Series.

King and Queenie may be opposites but they’re the perfect couple together.

Kings found her Queen!!

Another great Romcom from Helena Hunting!

Every time I read one of Helena's books I think I can't love her characters more than I did in the last book, but I'd be wrong. Queenie and King are so perfect for each other. She is all chaos and he's the ultimate Boy Scout. They meet in a bar and a one night stand happens. Imagine King's surprise when at the team meeting in walks the girl you can't forget. Turns out she's the GM's daughter.
I loved reading their story. I also loved the interaction with Stevie, Lainey, and especially Violet. We get to see the interaction with the kids too. I HIGHLY recommend this book, series, and Author!!

Ryan Kingston is everyone's dream - polite, kind, a professional athlete, and he always follows the rules. One night, though ... he doesn't. After finding out some life altering information & going to a bar, he picks up a stranger named Queenie. They drink, share their secrets, and she is gone the next morning, leaving only a thank you note. When King shows up to the first official meeting of Seattle's NHL franchise (where he is the goalie), he is shocked to see Queenie (and even more shocked to see that she is the general manager's daughter). Of course, he isn't supposed to date her, but he can't stop thinking about her. How is he going to follow that rule?
I knew that I was going to love King's story because of his cameos in the other books, and this story did not disappoint! He is the perfect gentleman & such a rule follower, so it was fun to see him let loose a little bit & see the story behind this character. I loved the progression between him & Queenie, and I loved that there was more communication between them. So many romance novels can use miscommunications as a plot point, and while this could've gone that route, I thought that they dealt with difficulties that arose in a very mature way. I loved King's family as well, and it was so fun to see them with him. This series is really entertaining, and Helena Hunting did an amazing job with this book (again!). She's made me a forever fan of hockey romances.

Ryan is  the goalie for the Seattle NHL team, but he is not your typical athlete as he is polite, his public image is impeccable, and he has recently ended a long-term relationship with his girlfriend.    After receiving news that turns his life upside down, it becomes a night of unusual activity as he finds himself at a bar swapping secrets with a beautiful woman and spending a steamy evening with her never expecting to see her again.

Queenie tends to act first and think second which has led to some mistakes in her past.    She now finds herself staying in her father’s guest home and working as his assistant at the hockey team he manages.   When she shows up for her first day of work, she is about to find out that the man she spent one night with plays for the team and he is determined to show her that one night was not enough.

Between working together, his family and her past things are about to get complicated but with the help of some good friends they may just realize that all they need is each other.

Ryan appears to be the perfect gentlemen in public but when it comes to the bedroom appearances can be deceiving while Queenie is a dynamo who brings fun into Ryan’s life.   Even though they appear to be opposites they balance each other to perfection.

If you could never read another book ever then it needs to be King and Queenie’s story! King is just the epitome of a good gut, straight laced, a Boy Scout if you will. Queenie is in limbo and wants to have King be the naughty guy with her she knows he can be. Their story is sweet, sexy and the perfect cherry on top of the All In series. Get ready for all the feels cause Helena has done it again! I always think the last book boyfriend is my favorite and then she goes and one ups herself!

If you are looking for the ultimate swoon worthy romance than look no further Secret for a Secret it! It is absolutely fantastic, I fell in love with King and you will too! Secret for a Secret is everything you will want out of a romance and Helena Hunting delivers just that! So buy it already! I am voluntarily leaving my honest review after reading this arc, I loved it so much I purchased my own copy!

when I first read about King in "A favor for A favor" I already was interested and charmed my him.  King was the good boy how loves his milk:) he was loyal to his friends.
So I was really looking foreword to read more about him.

I read the book in one sitting, I was so into the book that my day went by without me notching. For me this is the definition of a great book.

The story starts when A boy meets A girl, boy and a girl get drunk and spend the night together.
Good start right? But what happens when you see your one night stand at your work place?
 
The story was rainbow of emotions for the readers and for the characters.
Queenie- with her life been a mass- trying to figure out herself, she had the strength to start over.
King- with his family drama.

The book was everything I wished for and more, it was funny,sexy, the characters had real life problems and the have dealt with them, as a reader I could relate to them.

King is my favorite male character in this series and i`m super excited about the book for Lavender :)

5 Stars!
Ryan Kingston grew up in Tennessee, and has always been polite, respectful, and big on manners and morals. Hockey is his passion, and he’s lucky to be living his dream playing professionally. He’s a goalie for an NHL team in Seattle, and is the team’s levelheaded golden boy with the wholesome image. He’s a rule follower who always does the right thing. He rarely drinks alcohol, and doesn’t do one night stands. Then he finds out his life has been one big lie after another. He acts a little out of character, and shares an unforgettable evening with a gorgeous stranger by the name of Queenie. She was his opposite in every way, and the next day she’s gone. He has no way to contact her, and thinks he won’t see her again. Six weeks later she turns up at a team meeting, and he learns she’s his general manager’s daughter.

Queenie Masterson is a feisty, reckless, impulsive 24 yr. old woman that some may say is a handful. Lately everything’s a mess, and she’s trying to figure out what she wants to do with her life. She’s been let down and disappointed a lot, and the only person she can truly count on is her dad. She’s moved back to Seattle to be closer to him, and while there unexpectedly meets a guy that she has insane chemistry with. He seems like a genuinely good guy, but she’s not in a place where she can handle complications, so she can only commit to one night. Then their paths cross again and that crazy attraction is still there. She hasn’t forgotten about him, and realizes she wants this beautiful man, but he’s off limits because of his connection to her father. Soon he becomes too much of a temptation to resist, and they both grow tired of fighting the pull between them. He’s calming, and she’s chaos, but they just work. She makes him lose control, but he fully embraces her wild, passionate soul. She’s turned his world upside down, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. Will he eventually work his way into her heart, or will secrets threaten to destroy them?

A Secret For A Secret (All In, #3) by Helena Hunting is a sexy, forbidden, sports romance that’s flirty, fun, and full of emotion. Kingston is dreamy, swoony perfection! This milk drinking, khaki-wearing Boy Scout completely stole my heart!!!

Wow! The dynamics of these two! This was everything I love in a read. The characters just took my heart on a amazing ride. I loved the chemistry between these characters and the storyline was just so touching I couldn’t put it down! The ending gave me tears and All The Feels! Another must read. 

These opposites attract in all the right ways when a wild child falls for a milk drinking, door opening, extra-polite Boy Scout who unleashes a very dirty man when he takes his clothes off. And although the chemistry is sizzling between them, there is more than their heat that burns between them. But will the secrets they are keeping, tear them apart or bind them forever?

We have a new King and Queen in the romance world and you do not want to miss their story!

Received a complimentary copy in exchange for a honest review.

These books. These books, and obviously Helena, have such an incredible ability to bring you into its world. This world of hockey is one that I've been a part of since Pucked came out, and it's one that's near and dear to my heart. The All In series has continued to give the die hard fans a look at the Pucked world and characters, which is  so fun! Queenie and King met under unusual circumstances for both of them. That first initial click and spark between them could be felt through the pages. Ryan's more buttoned up nature is a perfect match to Queenie's more out going and free-spirited personality. Their journey will have you cheering for both of them when it's necessary, and wanting to kick them for knowing what they're missing or not seeing at other parts. I loved the dual POV that Helena uses in this series because it allows the reader the insight that helps create that well-rounded story and picture. I know there's more to come in the Pucked/All In world, and I'm here for all of it!!!