3.5-3.75 stars. This was a pretty good book. Queenie is the daughter of the general manager of a pro hockey team. She recently lost her job and is forced to move into her dad's guest house and get a job as his assistant. Ryan Kingston is a pro hockey player on the team. He and Queenie meet at a bar and don't know who each other are. They trade secrets with each other and get rip roaring drunk. They have a sloppy makeout session before passing out. They are shocked to later meet again at work. As they are forced to spend time together, they find a continued attraction, which leads to a relationship. They have a lot of drama and baggage to get through but eventually they get an HEA.

I liked this story. It was interesting and held my attention. But I will say I didn't connect as much with this book as I did with the others in this series. Queenie and Kingston were pretty good characters, but not my favorites by Ms. Hunting. I just found Kingston a little too odd. He always wore the same clothes - a white polo shirt and khakis. He was stammering and embarrassed around Queenie for much of the book. He did turn more alpha in the bedroom, but he was just one of those guys that's a little too nice, otherwise. He was a "boy scout" of a guy, perfectly nice and supportive. On the other hand, Queenie was a bit of mess. Her personal life and her home were often a disaster. I didn't feel a ton of chemistry between them, but I did eventually feel the love and sweetness between them. This book is full of drama from outside forces. Both of them had ex-BF/ex-GF drama. There is drama in the press. Both of them had mommy issues and Queenie had daddy drama. She also had past relationship baggage to get over before she could move on with Kingston. It was just a bit much all in one book. Still, I liked the book in general. There was a good story and good writing. Queenie and Kingston had some sweet, funny and sexy moments. I was glad that they weathered their problems and came out stronger together. I was happy with where they ended up by the end of the book. They were happy and in love.

Overall, this was a good book, if not my favorite in the series. I liked Queenie and Kingston's relationship progression. I also enjoyed the glimpses of other characters from the series. I look forward to more from Ms. Hunting in the future!

4.5 Rules to Be Broken Stars
* * * * 1/2 Spoiler Free
We have heard over and over again, opposites attract. When there is an agreement over the ages about something like this, it is no surprise when it turns out to be true. Helena Hunting took this idea and made it one of the core meanings in A Secret for a Secret.

Ryan Kingston, the goalie for Seattle's NHL team, is trying desperately to get drunk. He has lined up numerous potent drinks and is struggling to down any of them.

Were they made incorrectly-nope
Were they not tasty-nope

They were perfectly fine. The problem was that Kingston wasn't a drinker. The only drink he indulged in was...Milk, gallons of it. So as he sat at the bar, taking sips of these drinks, it was like he was taking medicine and the medicine was going to get him what he needed...A Blinding, Solid Drunk.

Queenie Masterson is after the same results, however, she has no problem downing two martinis one right after the other. She is sitting next to King and wonders out loud why he has all these drinks in front of him. King, introduces himself as Ryan, why, he has no idea, and proceeds to say he learned a secret about his life today and wants to just forget about everything. Queenie, understanding exactly that feeling and shares with Ryan she too has had a terrible day and has another secret to share.

Both look at each other and at that moment decide to share a secret for a secret. They tell what has been the deepest, darkest thing that is giving them this pain, and the telling is liberating. It also binds them and Queenie decides to guide Ryan into having shots, and then see where things go.

Well, They Go Extremely Well, Thank You Very Much. Ryan wakes, hungover barely able to get out of the bed, and looks for Queenie. Unfortunately, all that is left of this amazing, sensual, amazing woman is a post-it note telling him thanks, but no telephone number for him to follow up.

This is really disappointing because Ryan wanted to go out with Queenie and get to know her better. She had this energy, nothing like his normal vibe. She was like an exploding star, bright and shiny. As he remembers their time together, how intense and clearly very different from his time with his ex-girlfriend for the past years, Ryan cannot put it aside.

Which is very unusual for Ryan. Ryan has always been able to compartmentalize things, yet Queenie keeps seeping into his head. She is there when he goes through his numerous routines. His cleaning up, his exact driving, and organized eating pattern directed by his phone alarms.

Ryan isn't the only one who has had thoughts about the sexy time they shared. Queenie has spent many a night reliving the dirty, filthy things this conservatively dressed hunk of a man did...yes, he left quite an impression.

Queenie is back in Seattle because she has returned home to try to figure out her life. It seems Queenie hasn't been able to get herself on a path for some time now. Queenie, being 24, felt it was time to be settled, have her career on track. She should not be starting a new position as her father's personal assistant. As the General Manager of the Hockey team, her dad had always had an assistant, so the position made sense. It just frustrated Queenie that once again, she ran to her dad to help her and she felt she should be doing more.

It is the first day of the new season for Ryan and as the team is gathered to go through the usual meetings, talks from the GM and Coaches, he sees this beautiful woman with her back to him and the team. When she turns, he is shocked to see the bedmate he has been dreaming of...there right in front of him. After a couple of worries about her relationship with the GM, it turns out she is his daughter.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...

And Queenie is just as shocked because her dad asked her to not get involved with any of the people involved with the team, on the ice and off.

This is the perfect set up and if this story was about this conflict only, it would entertain. But Helena Hunting took it to another level involving multiple layers of conflicts and cray cray. We have both of them wanting to be with each other but fighting their desires because of the dad.

We have Ryan's family and all of their insanity, Hannah not included. There are ex's popping up and causing all sorts of things. Through it all, though, you have Ryan standing right beside Queenie supporting when she thinks she doesn't deserve it. He is what she needs and she is everything he never knew he wanted.

This story took me by the hand, told the story of Still Waters Run Deep...and just because a guy wears khakis and polo shirts, don't assume he is all J. Crew and not hiding an alpha beast underneath.

I do not know if this is it for this series. I think for sure a little novella may be coming for Queenie's dad...if not, Ms. Hunting...hint hint...just sayin' there is something there...

Helena know how to bring the laughs and feels in her books! 
A Secret for a Secret is the final book in the All in Series and following Kingston and Queenie. What can I say about King....... you know the saying a Gentleman and the streets and a wolf in the sheets is the perfect description. Kingston; milk drinker, speed follower and all around Boy Scout! 
Queenie a little lost and a complete whirlwind, and just what Kingston needs . These two compliment each other like pineapple and olives. 
We get to see some old favorites from the Series and of course what would a Helena Hockey book be without Alex and Violet. You will laugh... at times uncontrollably, and cringe for the predicament our characters get into!

This book is the 3rd in a series of interconnected standalones. The chemistry between the main characters is very enthralling and for those invested in the series this will not disappoint. The depth of the character development is impressive and believable, the build of the story is steady and not rushed. I would recommend this title to any who enjoy romance.

A Secret for a Secret is an opposites attract love story with a crazy cast of characters and lots of steam! Hunting brings us back to Seattle for Ryan's story.

Ryan is an alter boy-always does the right thing, doesn't like alcohol, and definitely doesn't do one night stands. Queenie is a party girl-she is as free spirited as they come, and has no problems with casual sex. The fact that these two have chemistry is undeniable. However, Queenie leaves after their tryst with nothing more than a post it note.

I liked these two as a couple! The both help each other be brave in different ways. They really are the ying to the other's yang. Overall, the story is low angst, which I really appreciate! You also get cameos from the previous couples in the series, and I love that too.  Finally, the story has a touch of forbidden romance because Queenie's father, the general manager, is NOT okay with players dating his daughter. Since Ryan is such a good guy, this is a challenge for him, but he is willing to do what it takes to be with Queenie.

A Secret for a Secret will delight fans of Huntings books because you get the same witty banter, steamy sex, and laughs throughout!
3.5 stars!

I loved Ryan and Queenie! I really enjoy Helena's books because their all so different and suck me in each time. Her Pucked series is what got me hooked on her books. I love seeing older characters pop up in books.

Helena Hunting is the Queen of hilarious hockey romances that get you right in the feels. King and Queenie are pure magic, and so relatable. I've been waiting for King to get his book since then first book of the series, and it was well worth the wait. King and Queenie balance each other out perfectly, she brings a bit of chaos to his order and rules, and he centres her. I'm so sad this series is over now, but it was fantastic to see glimpses of mich loved characters from the Pucked series, and I cannot wait for Lavender to get a book! A must read.

I am truly in love with this series and all of the wonderful people that have materialized from Helena's imagination.  Our straight laced goalie Ryan Kinston caught my attention in the last book and I so could not wait to see what may be hidden under that polo and khakis. Oh Queenie , I absolutely feel in love with your spirit and sass.
When a chance meeting in a bar turns into no last names, chemistry, passion and secrets ….this is going to be very interesting ! 
When these two meet again the circumstances are so different and Queenie wants to prove her worth to the team and her family but King has other plans. Get ready to be wooed and courted Queenie. Ryan Kingston is on his A game on and off the ice. 
Get ready for a swoon worthy romance filled with laughter, passion and so much fun! 
~~Michele McMullen ~~

Ryan Kingston... I stan for you, I swoon for you, you are EVERYTHING. You sweet, sexy rule following/by the book man.But don’t worry ladies, he’s still an alpha through and through and you’ll be puddle on the floor by him because he will melt your heart. 

<b> “You may need to set some parameters for me, my queen, so I know how out of control I’m allowed to get here” </b> gahh!!! How sexy can he get?! 

The relationship between King and Queenie is oh so sweet. With instant chemistry 💣Queenie completely flipped Ryan’s world upside down and he’ll never look back. Queenie is witty, adventurous, fun, loving, sweet, and just so perfect at bringing King out of his shell. King becomes enthralled with her, protective of her, but yet still so loving and understanding. A alpha you’ll be sure to swoon over. 

This book has everything you could want, it packs humor, at times I had to put the book down I was laughing so much. It has sweetness that will just fill your heart up, steaminess, ladies you’ll be blushing🔥. Add a little bit of angst, and of course a HEA and you have your perfect stand-alone Hockey romance! Helena knocked it out of the park with this one! I absolutely adored this book 💜

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book (given by the author through Netgalley)...

This is Kingston’s story.

Okay I really enjoyed this story especially Kingston and his Boy Scout ways; then we have Queenie who calls herself a cyclone of impulse who really was just trying so hard to make her father happy. Now it must be stated that Queenie’s father, Jake, loves his daughter and always puts her first, but to Queenie she feels like she ruined her father’s life which is not true.

Queenie and King have a spark since their first meeting and, unfortunately, for our couple that spark only intensified. I loved everything about this book because this book was steamy, sweet and hilarious; the perfect scene to show this is the strawberry milkshake incident. King and his Queen compliment each other in the best way and of course their crazy group of friends make things more enjoyable, Violet and Bishop for the win!

I didn’t want this book to end! Perhaps we will get a books on Jake and maybe King’s momster, Hanna.

“No place I’d rather be than the eye of your storm.” 
I have been anticipating this final book in this series. I was very curious how she was going to make a sweet, straight & marrow Kingston into a swoon hero. But never doubt Helena she is the master. My favorite part of this book was getting to meet all the Baby Puck, I truly cant wait for their stories. 
Queenie is the exact opposite to King which is what makes them work. Plus the chemistry is epic. I laughed so many times with this book. Queenie really is a storm. I lost it with a certain allergic reaction scene. Holy cow! I was uncomfortable and amused all at the same time. 
Thank you for so many brilliant one liners. This group of characters are all so perfectly brilliant. I don’t want to ever live in a world without people like Violet or Bishop. 
This book and King’s surprisingly dirty mouth are everything! I will always devour anything you write Helena! The King and Queen have spoken!

Ryan Kingston is the guy you dream about as a little girl when you play princess.  He’s also the guy you dream about as an adult when you play naughty. It takes a pretty special man to be both.  He is that man.
Helena Hunting has a unique ability to create characters that you fall in love with from the first time they grace the page of the book.  Ryan Kingston and Queenie Masterson are no different.  If anything, they grabbed me sooner.  And honestly, that doesn’t make any sense.  So that tells you something.
This book was gripping, funny, sexy, and sweet.  All the things that make me unable to stop reading until the book is over, regardless of how much sleep I miss.  From the small glimpses of King in the prior book in the All In series, I knew I was going to love him. I was right. He is the perfect mix of Boy Scout and freak, and the only woman who could have brought out both sides was Queenie.  Her chaos to his calm was what brought the beauty of their relationship to the forefront.
The friendship these two formed before the physical...I mean aside from that one time...was what made them so lovable.  You could seriously feel their want through the pages, the fight they put themselves through to maintain their ‘safe’ relationship.  
I will never get enough of these characters, these series, and the love that pours from the pages.

“I’d rather have her chaos than stay stuck in the calm, where everything is lackluster.” ~ Kingston

When stable, rule following Kingston indulges in an uncharacteristic one night stand, little does he know his controlled world is about to become a lot messier! The impulsive girl he hooked up with & can’t get out of his head turns out to be the one girl he can’t have- his bosses daughter Queenie. 

This was easily my favorite book in the series and Kingston & Queenie made a perfectly imperfect couple! Kingston is adorablely awkward & sweet and makes every attempt to show Queenie how amazing she is, even when she is being her own worst critic. The addition of characters from previous books flow effortlessly & Violet’s daughter, the shy Lavender, is a scene stealer. The madcap scene about King’s strawberry allergy is hilarious & something that would only happen in the Pucked world! Loved this book, loved the series and hope we have more stories to look forward to with these characters in the future.

Kingston and Queenie are fantastic. You have Queenie who has just lost her job and feels that she is dependent on her dad and just can’t figure her life out for herself. Kingston never seems to stray from the rules but when a family secret is revealed to him he takes a night off from his straight and narrow personality. The two meet at a bar while trying to get drunk to forget their problems. Of course sleeping together ends up a bit of a problem when Queenie ends up working for her dad who is in charge of Kingston’s team. He still wants to see her and wants to be public about it. She is opposite of him but they blend well together and even each other out. Unfortunately there is something in Queenie’s past that may put a damper in their new relationship. Great read and wonderful characters. Lots of funny moments and I think Kingston is one of my new favorite hero’s.

SWOON!! THE KING HAS FOUND HIS QUEEN!! 

Oh Helena how much I enjoyed this!! Once I started I was hooked! You made my heart swoon!!

I loved King and Queenie, they were complete opposites but he was the anchor to her storm and she gave him the Chaos he needed. 

Helena brought us the brilliant blend of emotion mixed with her crazy humour! You will be thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. I wasn't sure anyone could surpass my love for Bishop and Stevie but you have done it with King and Queenie's story.

As always it was lovely seeing some of my old favourites mixed with new characters. I can't wait to see what you bring us next.

A Secret for a Secret is the third book in the All In series, but can be read as a standalone. If you have read the other books in the series, this one is about Ryan Kingston, who first appeared in Book 2 as Bishop’s best friend. Kingston is the definition of a nice guy. He’s always put together, never loses control, super safe, always makes smart decisions. But, Kingston just found out a shocking family secret and is at a bar drinking alone (not his usual behavior at all), when he meets Queenie. Queenie is the exact opposite of Kingston. She’s a hot mess, making many reckless decisions. But, they end up hitting it off and go home together. She disappears, and 6 weeks later, shows up at the hockey rink working for her Dad, the General Manager of Ryan’s hockey team. He is obviously shocked to find out her real identity.  They start pursuing a relationship with each other, with some secrets and tough obstacles in their way. It’s an adorable, sweet sports romance between two very different people and I liked it a lot. The entire series has been great and I would definitely recommend it, especially to hockey fans. 

* ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

Fans of contemporary sports romance in general and Helena Hunting in particular will be delighted with this new instalment of All In series that deals with romantic lives of Seattle NHL team... and in my humble opinion, this one is the best so far.

Romance books are full of bad boys who swear, drink too much, treat their parents with no respect and cheat on their partners. And yet, countless readers continue justifying their behaviour and find excuses for them. And there are very few (too few) books where the protagonist is a good man, caring and thoughtful, has principles and lives according to them. I don't know about you, but I find this kind of guy irresistible.

Ryan Kingston (AKA King) is a goalkeeper. His job is to save and protect. He is also as good of a guy as it gets. No lying, drunken one-night stands with strangers, or anything impulsive or chaotic. Partly this can be explained by his family story. He just recently found out that his older sister Hanna is really his mother, and his caring and sometimes interfering Mother is ....his grandmother. His brother (Uncle) who has been in and out of prison a few times is one of the reasons why his parents (grandparents) were very strict with him and instilled a healthy respect for rules and acting sensibly at all times. Ryan lets his guard just once: the night when he finds out that he's been lied to all his life, shocked, upset, and confused about what this discovery will mean for all of them, he gets drunk with Queenie, a beautiful and lonely girl who has had her own share of trouble. They trade secrets and do shots, and have a wild night with no expectation to see each other again. Until Ryan finds out that Queenie is going to work as the new assistant for the team general manager. Not only that- she is also the manager's daughter and is strictly off limits for any player on the team.

There is great chemistry and undeniable attraction between Queenie, who might have made a few serious mistakes in her life, and King, who does everything by the book and needs somebody to show him that there is a lot in life he's been missing out on. Ryan is sweet and tender, but it also takes a special kind of girl to appreciate and love him for himself, not his money or his success or even his family. Queenie is smart, artistic, kind and generous, but it takes a special kind of guy who is going to be there for her, and will help her lose her insecurities and start to believe in herself. Save and protect.

Sweet, sexy (there are a few hot and steamy scenes in this book- this is Helena Hunting, after all) and surprisingly romantic, A Secret for a Secret is a light and enjoyable read for all  fans of contemporary sports romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake Romance for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

***5 ‘Eye of the Storm’ Stars***

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in this series, but this one may just be my favorite and it all has to do with Kingston and Queenie. These two had me grinning like a loon for almost the entire book (only ‘almost’ because there are some intense moments) but overall, I loved watching these two total opposites collide and become everything to each other.

Queenie is fiesty. She’s all kinds of sassy, sweet and compassionate. She isn’t blind to her faults, and though her insecurities can wreak havoc on her confidence, she definitely owns all that she is. Kingston is a true boy scout. OMG, his need to toe the line is insane. But that’s what ended up totally endearing me to him. He is simply a good man, but does have a nice little dose of wild when the time is right.

Their journey to their HEA was a lot of fun. They are opposites in a lot of ways, but they flowed well together, it felt like they helped to fill in the other’s missing pieces and helped to make the other stronger because of it. Their bantering was a lot fun and the chemistry between them was HOT! And as for the bumps in their journey, of which there were quite a few ~ some surprising, others not so much ~ I liked how everything got handled and loved where they were at in their relationship in the end.

This was such a fun read for me. The drama did have me rolling my eyes a time or two, but it was all worth it to see King and Queenie get their HEA. As for the secondary characters. I loved getting to know Jake, Queenie’s dad and the teams GM better ~ and I’m crossing my toes he may get his own HEA at some point. Catching up with RJ, Lainey, Bishop and Stevie was a lot of fun, but it was Lavender, River and Hanna who were my favorites and I’m hoping we’ll books on all of them in the future!

~ Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley & voluntarily reviewed ~

4.5 stars

*ARC kindly provided via NetGalley. This is my honest opinion.*

Another amazing addition to an awesome series!! Ryan Kingston is definitely my favorite so far! Helena Hunting really know how to give us the best hockey players to swoon over!!!

Ryan Kingston is the goalie for Seattle’s NHL team. Even though he’s a hockey player, he’s not your regular playboy. In the contrary, his sweet, shy and an overall good guy. He always follows the rules and never loose control. After a really unexpected revelation regarding his family, he finds himself lost and with the urge to let go. That’s when he meets Queenie.

Queenie is his polar opposite. She’s chaotic, loud and too expressive for her own good. Losing her job is what brings her to the bar where Ryan is. Their mommy issues is what primarily brings them together, but their chemistry is what keeps them going. After their first night, she leaves him with a post-it, a pair of underwear and no way to contact her. Imagine both their surprise when they see each other at the first team meeting. Queenie is the GM’s new assistant and his daughter as well!

“There’s no place I’d rather be than the eye of your storm.”

I must say, I loved Kingston and Queenie’s story! I couldn’t stop reading, because I was too eager to see how these two will end up. Kingston’s character was a nice change. It was good to see a player that’s sweet and cute and only turns unhinged with his woman! These two are definitely a match. Their relationship is not an easy one. Both have things to work through and that’s what makes their story even better!!

If you are looking for a sports romance with a sweet and wickedly sexy hockey player and the tornado that will bring him to his knees, then look no more; you just found it!!!!

The first 60% of the book was a bit slow, then after that it progress at a better pace in my opinion. I just wished the first half of it wasn't so slow.

I have been waiting to read Ryan Kingston’s story, I was so intrigued by him from previous books. He's so different than any hockey players I've read. He's like a preppy, so organised, so controlled, genuine and a total nice guy. But this one woman came to him like a storm and brought chaos to his life. Then he finds out he actually had a one-night stand with his team General Manager's daughter. There's a silent policy, not to get involved with anyone related to the team members, and that includes Queenie. But can he really stay away from her?

Like I said, it was a bit slow at first, but then after that, it starts to picked up and I couldn't put it down. There's heavier conflict in this one, compared to the previous books. Truly Helena's style, her characters are just amazing and hilarious!