Author: Bindi Kennedy

Series: Green Line Ice

First Published: 13 February 2025

“Every second spent in her company further solidifies my belief, Lotte West is not a plaything. She’s a forever thing.”  

I will start by saying that I was given an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. These opinions are my own. Thank you so much to Bindi for sending a copy my way!

Lotte

I think I could love him. The NHL beckons, so I know I’m going to lose him, and somehow knowing that makes a secret fling with Noah Peterson safe.

Like free falling when you know a net is in place, the reality of an end date gives me permission to let go.
To just … be.

And for someone like me, someone Who has lived their life in the shadows, that is a revelation.

Noah

A new year brings new challenges, new teammates, and new bunnies.

Throughout my college hockey career I’ve chased them as much as I have the puck. But something, someone, has changed the game.

And trust me, despite the blonde hair, blue eyes, and massive … ahh… heart, that someone is no Bunny.
She’s everything.

I adored the rom-com vibes in Bunny Season. This is the first book in a long time to give me the same feeling as a rom-com, and it was so much fun! I wasn’t expecting the disability representation we had here, and I adored it. Bunny Season had me giggling and kicking my feet one moment and crying the next.

Lotte’s life turns upside down when the new receptionist, Claire, start at her internship. It all starts when Claire notices that no one has remembered Lotte’s birthday and ropes her brother, Noah, in to get Lotte a cake. Noah isn’t happy about interrupting his day to find a pink birthday cake for a random girl he’s never met. That all changes when he sees Lotte for the first time. Noah is the capital of Boston College’s hockey team. He’s a typical playboy jock, drafted by the NHL, and he’s set to begin next season. Noah has spent years working toward this goal, and nothing has ever distracted him from it—until Lotte.

Lotte is struggling. She’s alone after the death of her grandmother and the anxiety caused by her Tourette’s syndrome has left her uncomfortable and stressed in every social situation. Whether that be at school or work. I appreciate the care Bindi has taken to show Tourette’s is more than just the vocal ticks. We get to see the difficulties of the disability, the variety of challenges it presents, and how isolated it makes Lotte feel. The comedic elements here stem from Lotte’s social anxiety and overthinking, which felt relatable. It was a joy to see Lotte open up and find people who support her and find her place in the world. She had given up her dream course and career because of her disability and changed her major to something safe.

Noah’s life has revolved around hockey for as long as he can remember. His family sacrificed so he could pursue his NHL dream. On her deathbed, their mother made Claire promise to help Noah achieve his goal. In return, Noah has dedicated his life to hockey, distancing himself from all distractions in hopes of paying back his family’s sacrifice. Noah is under increasing pressure to finalise his NHL contract successfully. It was great to see how Noah and Claire deal with this and Noah proves that Lotte isn’t just a distraction but an important part of his life.

Lotte and Noah are the sweetest. If you love your romance with a hero who falls hard and fast, look no further than Noah Petterson. This reformed playboy falls hard and fast for Lotte. The way he takes the time to research Tourette’s learns Lotte’s triggers to help her manage her disability and takes time to drive her to medical appointments was honestly one of the most romantic things I’ve ever read. I always appreciate caretaking, and this is a fantastic example of why I love it. Lotte has a serious fear of rejection, as her disability has made people steer clear of her and the only family who’ve loved her unconditionally—her mum and grandmother — have passed away. Because Noah is leaving soon for the NHL, Lotte realizes they cannot have a serious relationship despite her attraction to him. To protect herself, she proposes that they have a friends-with-benefits situation. This way Lotte can explore their chemistry and protect her heart. Noah agrees, but he knows she’s the one for him and does everything to prove they can last a long-distance relationship as they are perfect for each other. He is her biggest cheerleader and helps her see that she is more than her disability and can achieve anything she puts her mind to. Honestly, Noah had me swooning. He is a top-tier book boyfriend. And the steam in here do be steaming. The balance between steamy and sweet scenes is all wrapped up in this hilarious chaos that I flew through this book.

I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series, which sounds like is going to be a MMF—which is a romance dynamic I love. I am also looking forward to diving into Bindi’s back catalogue. She is going to be my go-to when I need a feel-good pick-me-up. If you enjoy new adult hockey romances, I highly recommend picking up Bunny Season!