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The Instigator: Steamy Hockey Romance (Offside Hearts Book 4)

by Stephanie Julian (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars (165)

He's an instigator on and off the ice...

Derek
I can goad any opponent into throwing down his gloves with a few well-chosen words. Off the ice, I can talk a woman into dropping her inhibitions (and her panties) in seconds. My teammates love me...when they don't want to gag me. From the moment I see Sophie, I’m struck dumb. For a whole two seconds. Then I do what I do best. I charm my way into her bed. But can I charm my way into her life?

…who's about to take a slapshot to the heart.

Sophie
I’m well acquainted with chaos. As a waitress in my parents' bar and favorite aunt of my four sisters' kids, I’m used to dealing with drunks and toddlers. But I’ve never met anyone like Derek. He tempts me to let loose and invite him into my bed. I never expected this playboy to want to stay. But when Derek pushes for more than I’m prepared to give, can I trust him with my heart?

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STEAMY HOCKEY ROMANCE FROM STEPHANIE JULIAN

Redtails Hockey
The Brick Wall
The Grinder
The Enforcer
The Instigator
The D-Man
The Playboy
The Machine
The Comeback Kid

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About the Author

Stephanie Julian writes sophisticated, sultry romance for adventurousreaders. If she's not at her computer, you can find her screaming at ahockey game, hanging with Tinkerbell or reading a good romance. She'smarried to a Springsteen fanatic and is the mother of two hairy youngmen.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077QJPQMC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moonlit Night Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 16, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
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  • Book 4 of 8 ‏ : ‎ Offside Hearts
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,501,718 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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    4.5 out of 5 stars (165)

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Stephanie Julian is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who writes romance with heat, heart, and a touch of magic. From steamy contemporary hockey romance to cozy witch tales and darkly enchanting worlds, her stories pair swoon-worthy heroes with heroines who know exactly what they want.

Her fantasy (steamy and cozy) romances draw on a signature blend of mythology and small-town charm, weaving ancient magic into settings that feel like home. Whether she's sending readers into the spell-touched small towns or onto the ice with her hockey heroes, Stephanie writes the kind of escape that keeps you turning pages long past bedtime.

You can usually find her at regional author events, dreaming up her next world, or reading past her bedtime.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
165 global ratings
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Customers enjoy the book's content, with one noting it can be read as a stand-alone. The story receives positive feedback, with one review highlighting its genuine emotions and conflict. Customers appreciate the romance, particularly the smokin' romantic encounters and the chemistry between Derek and Sophie.
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10 customers mention content, 7 positive, 3 negative
Customers enjoy the content of the book, with one mentioning it can be read as a stand-alone, while another notes that the characters' issues are common and relatable.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a good story with excellent writing and realistic characters....Read more
Loved this book. Great romance and lots of steamy sex scenes. So glad they got their happy ever after ending....Read more
...Redtails series but it could have used one more edit, i was distracted by extra words, missing words, wrong words anx wrong names, it takes me out...Read more
Book four in the Redtails Hockey series. Can be read and enjoyed as stand-alone. Novella length told in dual POV with HEA....Read more
7 customers mention story, 6 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the story, with one mentioning it is filled with genuine emotions and conflict, while another notes it is a standalone romance.
...They clicked but would the last. Loved this story, interesting couple. This book made me laugh quite a bit and I loved the hot love scenes....Read more
...Great romance and lots of steamy sex scenes. So glad they got their happy ever after ending....Read more
I loved the story, great addition to the Redtails series but it could have used one more edit, i was distracted by extra words, missing words, wrong...Read more
I really enjoyed this book. It is a good story with excellent writing and realistic characters....Read more
6 customers mention romance, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly appreciating the smokin' romantic encounters and the chemistry between Derek and Sophie.
Loved this book. Great romance and lots of steamy sex scenes. So glad they got their happy ever after ending....Read more
...Derek and Sophie hit it off right from the start, and I love their chemistry. They are almost always in sync - whether in the bedroom or not....Read more
...They clicked but would the last. Loved this story, interesting couple. This book made me laugh quite a bit and I loved the hot love scenes....Read more
...and forth is amazing and they make the book fun and sweet with a touch of sexy and sassy.. Favorite book in the series so farRead more

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  • Elizabeth Clinton
    5 out of 5 stars
    Hockey Is Back
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2018
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    Redtails Hockey is Back. Book four in Stephanie Julian’s series and we get to meet The Instigator Of The team Derek Flaherty.

    Derek is the non stop talking teammate either you love or hate but what you see is what you get.

    Sophie Tsoukalos is a college student working at her families bar, always the reliable good girl but one night when Derek walks into her family’s bar her life changes.

    Derek & Sophie have more in common then you would think, both love their family, both do what they can do to help out others but the one fun thing they have in common is they both like to talk a lot.

    The chemistry between them is off the charts amazing, their banter is fun to watch and just seeing them being together will leave a smile on your face. They will have some big decisions to make but in the end you are definitely hoping that the decision will lead them to finding their happily ever after.

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  • Jen
    4 out of 5 stars
    Sexy and sweet hockey romance
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018
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    Derek “The Instigator” Flaherty loves playing hockey and enjoys his current team, the Redtails. His dream is to play in the NHL, so he works hard and is well respected. And his teammates all love him, even though they don’t necessarily see the real guy behind the laughs and good times. But that’s okay, Derek prefers to keep things casual, never allowing relationships to mess with his head or run his life.

    As the baby of her family, Sophie is the good girl who does what’s asked of her. She keeps her dreams of traveling abroad to herself, rather than seeing any kind of disappointment or hurt in her family’s eyes. Working to finish her degree and putting in all sorts of hours at her dad’s bar, Sophie doesn’t have time for guys or a social life. However, when she meets Derek, she feels something stir inside of her and thinks maybe a little fun isn’t bad.

    Although this is the fourth book in the Redtails Hockey series, The Instigator is a standalone romance that can be enjoyed without previous knowledge of the series. Derek and Sophie hit it off right from the start, and I love their chemistry. They are almost always in sync - whether in the bedroom or not. They are the kind of couple who clicks and can have lengthy conversations like two old friends. They also have other “lengthy” activities, and their romantic encounters are pretty smokin’.

    The story moves fairly smoothly, filled with genuine emotions and conflict. I appreciate that their issues are common and real, and that they move past them together. Both Sophie and Derek each has some growing to do, and they start by admitting to themselves how they really feel. There are a few of hiccups along the way, including a couple of minor inconsistencies that took me out of the story. I also felt like some issues were brought up but not fleshed out enough - like why everyone kind of dumps on Derek being not good boyfriend material and Derek’s ex-girl friend, which is hinted as being a bad breakup. I kept expecting more details to fill in why maybe Derek is the way he is.

    All in all, I enjoyed The Instigator, and really love Derek and Sophie as a couple. They are genuine and adorable. They are scared, but move forward. They learn to communicate. The Instigator is a nice paced, happy story.

    My Rating: B+ Liked It A Lot

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  • dmac
    5 out of 5 stars
    The Instigator
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
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    Love these Redtails Hickey books. Derek and Sophie were much alike, talkative and excitable. They clicked but would the last. Loved this story, interesting couple. This book made me laugh quite a bit and I loved the hot love scenes. Another great book. Gotta read this series, even though each story is a standalone the stories are more interesting when you know the other players

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  • JZ
    5 out of 5 stars
    Derek and Sophie are such a fun couple.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018
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    Derek and Sophie are such a fun couple.. The banter back and forth is amazing and they make the book fun and sweet with a touch of sexy and sassy.. Favorite book in the series so far

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  • Robin Gland
    5 out of 5 stars
    Great story.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2018
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    I really enjoyed this book. It is a good story with excellent writing and realistic characters. By now I have read a few of Stephanie 's books and I enjoyed them all. Go girl.

    Robin

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  • Rachael B.
    3 out of 5 stars
    It was okay
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018
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    This review is not based on the author's writing style. The storyline was fine. I just didn't enjoy the book as much as I would have liked to because I didn't feel a connection with Derek or Sophie. Because of this, their story didn't hold my attention.

    I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary Advance Reader Copy.

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  • Iread2xs
    4 out of 5 stars
    I loved it but..
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2019
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    I loved the story, great addition to the Redtails series but it could have used one more edit, i was distracted by extra words, missing words, wrong words anx wrong names, it takes me out of my reading coma when my brain has to go, "huh? What?"

    In this next book in the Reading Redtails Series Derek, one of the defenceman meets Sophie while she is working at her father 's bar/restaurant. She is too busy for a social life between working at the bar, going to school, and babysitting

    Her sister's kids, butterflies she wants to at least make time for one night of fun. Nobody thinks Shophie and Derek are a good match because the both talk so much but he wants to try anyways and he wants more than one night.the I also thought it ended kind of abruptly, it could have used an epilogue .i love catching up with the members of the team from past books, makes them kind of like family, i cant wait for the next book

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  • Brandi Alexander
    5 out of 5 stars
    love the hot alpha males & strong women!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2018
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    Loved all the stories. Derek and Sophie were adorable. Please, please, please tell me the next book will be Faith & Jake!! I've been waiting for that since Bliss & Shane's book! <3 <3

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