Comment: Neither leads, Annika or Axel, are particularly likeable but they do go through some growth as they find each other. Pretty fun. Haven't read much Lorelei James - only 2 and they were from the Rough Riders series, and they made a bigger impact. ( )

What happens when the industrial Ice Princess meets the next bad boy Puck Head.....sparks.

If you read the second book of the series, Just What I Needed, then you met Annika Lund and Axl Hammerquist.....and loved the way they pushed each others buttons.

So what happens when "Attila" and "Ax-hat" have a situation of bad PR and super sports agent Peter Skaarn comes up with a brilliant idea of a new romance to help improve his public image. Could these two hot heads stop arguing enough to become an actual couple?

I don't think I have to answer that being that this is a romance and all of them have HEA (especially in a Lorelei James book).

These two have enough sizzle to melt all that ice in the rink and take the Ice our of Ice Princess. But what's truly great is the way they connect with each other emotionally. Sure they keep things on the secret side but it just gave them a chance to learn about one another without the media and her family to interfere. Except for all those athletes who figure things out and Axl's friends whom he doesn't want to lie to.

A sweet story that moves along, gives us glimpses into the other family members and what's going on with them, updates on previous couples and sheet heat.

Off I go to start the next story in the series. Can't wait.
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4.5 stars.

All You Need by Lorelei James is a marvelous enemies to lovers romance. Although this newest release is the third installment in the fantastic Need You series, it can be read as a standalone (but I HIGHLY recommend the entire series).

Annika Lund is loyal to her family which is why she grudgingly agrees to help hockey bad boy Axl "the Hammer" Hammerquist salvage his image. Annika positively loathes Axl whose list of transgressions is looonnng, so she is rather shocked to realize she is attracted to the hockey hottie. When Axl's agent suggests the two pretend to be in a relationship, neither is thrilled with the proposal but they both realize the plan has merit. What neither Axl nor Annika expect is for their contentious fake relationship to turn into a real romance. What will happen to their budding romance once Axl no longer needs Annika to save his reputation?

Annika is tough as nails but she loves her family so she will do anything to help them. Axl is nothing like the men she usually dates and she absolutely despises him right from their first introduction. Hiding her unexpected attraction behind scathing comments and a slew of hilarious nicknames, Annika is taken off guard once she gets to know the man behind the hockey mask and wild reputation.

Axl is an incredibly talented hockey player but his out of control antics are a PR nightmare for his new team. No one can bring themselves to look past the bad publicity swirling around him so his agent knows he has to clean up his client's image sooner rather than later. Axl has his reasons for his over the top behavior, but now that he is with a team that he genuinely likes, he is ready to do whatever it takes to smooth his transition with his new teammates. As he spends time with Annika, he realizes he has misjudged her but will Axl be able convince her he is not as out of control as she believes?

Annika and Axl do not make any effort to hide their disdain for each other when they first meet. Annika is particularly withering during their initial encounters but Axl's exploits are so incredibly outrageous, he deserves her inventive nicknames and derisive comments. However, once the fake relationship plan goes into action, Annika and Axl finally take the time to get to know one another. After the various misconceptions about each other are cleared up, will Annika and Axl give in to their simmering passion? What will happen to their fledgling relationship in the midst of well meaning interference from family and friends?

All You Need is a sizzling hot romance with a fabulous cast of well-developed characters and dialogue that is brimming with humor. The relationship between Annika and Axl is an absolute joy to watch unfold as their dislike for one another gradually gives way to mutual respect and eventually, love. Old and new fans will fall in love with this latest addition to the Need You series and the intriguing glimpses of Jensen Lund will leave readers eagerly awaiting Lorelei James' next release, When I Need You.
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She's a billionaire VP of PR and he's a hockey player with PR nightmare. They butt heads hard at first, but the attraction is strong. Funny moments, sweet and tender moments too.
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