I’m currently listening to a bunch of audiobooks from UA-cam because Spotify gives you only 15 hours per week! That’s crazy to me as someone who binge listens everyday! 😭 glad I found this one to hold me over.
I was so invested in Tyler and Emma’s story. I couldn’t help but root for them. Thank you so much for this amazing story. Absolutely loved your narration. Can’t wait for book 2 in the series. ❤
Thank you so much for this!! Book 2 will post early December (and there are tons of other books on here to keep you busy till then! 😍). Have a great weekend, and happy listening!
I just want to say that usually I laugh during books, but the very subtle jokes in this made me wheeze for air. It was so funny! I loved listening to this so much!
needed something to listen to on my way home from work because i was sooo tired. ive never listened to an audiobook this good!! im loving the story so far :) also, as a canadian, the references are so fun to hear, ive never read a book set in canada! thank you for this story❤️
Enjoyed this story very much and I wanted Tyler to have a HEA. I was happy to see him come into the man he needed to become. Emma also grew a lot and that was good. I believe it said you wrote and narrated this book. Wonderful Job!
The banter that happens back-and-forth between these 2 is so sweet and silly. Their relationship feels easy even when its at It's tough moments. A well written and wholesome story. A great listen is you want a story that will cleanse the palette & soul between darker/ heavier reads.❤
All finished and what I loved best was the relatable characters without endless tropes or being complete pains..... not as many real emotions expressed by Tyler as I like to see when reviewing but darn good!- special thanks for sharing Cindy! A gift to have such a quality book on You Tube!
Well written and read, humorous dialogue. Living in Canada 🇨🇦 it is fun hearing terms and locations that I'm familiar with. I am looking forward to listening to the next book in the series. Thank you for posting 😍
@@CindyGunderson I most certainly am! Thanks again for making your books accessible and free as well as taking the time to respond to the comments. I appreciate you and wish you continued success in all your future endeavors 🎊🎉
@@noneofurbussnius the fifth book comes out in September! The other three are out - they're in a playlist on this channel and available ad-free on my website! CindyGunderson.com
I listened to one audio book before and never went back but here I am and the narration was perfect! I also read this while painting and I tell myself I was shaking bc I was scared of messing up but it was 100% the banter. Going to book 2 right now 🤗
I genuinely love this book so much. I’m so happy their was actually game play, most books skip over it. The only unrealistic thing about this is his toothbrush showing out his Jean pockets. We all know men’s pockets are huge lol
😍😍😍 Yep!! Every book in this series is about the Snowballs team, so every player you meet will be in the other books. I actually just edited a scene where Tyler and Emma are over for dinner...
I’ve only just started listening, and like your other comments I’m so glad it’s set in Canada. I live just outside Calgary so I’m even happier it’s set in Alberta. I’m really looking forward to this story.
Oh shoot, I just started a book series with another author. I've been waiting for this one and looking forward to it. I probably won't get to it until next week. But definately coming back for it, for sure!
@CindyGunderson it was definitely worth the wait. Love all the Canadian references.i went to post secondary in Calgary. Such a wonderful city. Currently live in Regina though.
I know ads are never fun, but I love being able to offer these books on my channel for free! If you want an ad-free version, you can get the whole series at a steep discount on my website: www.CindyGunderson.com
The book: Against the Boards is a hockey romance novel that centers on two main characters: a talented hockey player and a determined young woman. As they navigate their feelings for each other, they face challenges both on and off the ice. The story explores themes of love, ambition, and the pressures of sports. The hockey player is passionate about his game but struggles with the expectations placed on him. The woman, often dealing with her own personal challenges, finds herself drawn to him. Their relationship develops amid the excitement and intensity of hockey, with moments of tension and romance as they learn to support each other. Overall, it’s a heartfelt story about overcoming obstacles and finding love in unexpected places. If you enjoy sports and romance, this book offers a captivating mix of both. Not that bad. 📖📓
I'm so glad!! Yes, there are many more coming. Book two will drop at the beginning of December. I have so many more audiobooks to keep you busy until then! Just click over to my channel to see them all or go to www.CindyGundersonAudio.com to listen ad-free! ❤️
Possible spoilers don't read unless finished : Ok so I've been trying hard not to comment or like until I was done....I got to be your 1000th like! Yay me! Anyways I loved the book. 2nd one of yours I've read ...? Listened to? (During a snowstorm.) Whatever anyways the only things I could point out are first Tyler's age is wrong...I assuming they met in March of 2023? He would be 32 not 33 (this made me question my own age for a second lol ) 2ndly at the end it says Brett was headed to the er then not 30 seconds later Brett is taking his truck home? I guess one of the other guys was and the names go mixed up. No big just something I caught. I'm really becoming a fan.
Oh that's so exciting!!! And thank you so much for commenting - I'll definitely take a look! Even after the best editing...there are still so many details, it's easy to get a few names/dates mixed up, lol!! Thanks again - so glad you enjoyed the book!
That's ok! Not every book is right for every person. If you prefer sweet romance, you should totally listen to Love in Audio, One Last Christmas, Holly Bough Cottage, The New Year's Party, or Let's Try This Again (all available for free on my channel). I think they might be a much better fit for you!
@@CindyGunderson thanks. I have listened to some of those, so I think that's why this one surprised me. Definitely still a good book, but just a bit more than I like to listen too.
I totally understand that! It's one of the cons to writing in different genres (but my creative brain has to jump around, lol!!). So glad you enjoyed the other ones!
I am at 35 minutes and absolutely nothing has happened ho hum - I appreciate and value world creation and scene setting but I need a little more to connect to keep going with an author that is new for me..........
I can see that perspective, for sure! For me, it was a huge shift for her to realize she'd allowed her judgements and assumptions to get in the way of truly seeing someone!
All my other books are squeaky clean. This hockey series has a bit of language (but nothing gratuitous and no F-words). Check out One Last Christmas or Love in Audio!
I’m currently listening to a bunch of audiobooks from UA-cam because Spotify gives you only 15 hours per week! That’s crazy to me as someone who binge listens everyday! 😭 glad I found this one to hold me over.
That's definitely not a lot of time for an audiobook lover!! Glad you have these!
Doing exactly the same thing as I’m waiting 25 days with a cliffhanger
Have you found any good ones on here?? I’m strugglin 😂
@@annie5171 Well, obviously you need to listen to all the ones on my channel if you haven't already! lol
THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD! I love
A) its Canadian
B) it's relatable
C) The main male character is not self assured/cocky in a bad way
Also I was pleasantly surprised that the author read the book very well. The voices,tones ect.
i'm so glad you love this!!!
And thank you so much for the narration compliments!! 😍😍😍
I was so invested in Tyler and Emma’s story. I couldn’t help but root for them. Thank you so much for this amazing story. Absolutely loved your narration. Can’t wait for book 2 in the series. ❤
Thank you so much for this!! Book 2 will post early December (and there are tons of other books on here to keep you busy till then! 😍). Have a great weekend, and happy listening!
I just want to say that usually I laugh during books, but the very subtle jokes in this made me wheeze for air. It was so funny! I loved listening to this so much!
🥹 This makes me SO HAPPY!!! I'm so glad you got the humor!!
needed something to listen to on my way home from work because i was sooo tired. ive never listened to an audiobook this good!! im loving the story so far :) also, as a canadian, the references are so fun to hear, ive never read a book set in canada! thank you for this story❤️
Oh that's so perfect!! I'm so glad you found it, and I feel honoured to keep you company after a long day!! 😍🇨🇦
Enjoyed this story very much and I wanted Tyler to have a HEA. I was happy to see him come into the man he needed to become. Emma also grew a lot and that was good. I believe it said you wrote and narrated this book. Wonderful Job!
Yes!! They both grew so much!! And yes, I did write and narrate this! Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️ Book 2 in this series is coming soon!
@@CindyGunderson I will look forward to reading it! Do you have a date for the release?
December 5th!!!
This book 😫😫. I was hearing it while getting ready, studying, about to sleep. Thank you Cindy
🥹🥹🥹 So glad I could keep you company!! ❤️
The banter that happens back-and-forth between these 2 is so sweet and silly. Their relationship feels easy even when its at It's tough moments. A well written and wholesome story. A great listen is you want a story that will cleanse the palette & soul between darker/ heavier reads.❤
Love!! Thank you so much!!
All finished and what I loved best was the relatable characters without endless tropes or being complete pains..... not as many real emotions expressed by Tyler as I like to see when reviewing but darn good!- special thanks for sharing Cindy! A gift to have such a quality book on You Tube!
Oh yay, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much!!
😊😊@@CindyGunderson
LOVE LOVE LOVE these Canadian Hockey books that Cindy does. Thank you so much for giving us readers so much fun through your words.
Thank you so much!!!
Adorable story! Love all th Canadian references and slang . kept stopping to look stuff up. 😀
Oh I love this!!! Yay!!
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Such a cute story - so happy I found this channel. Can’t wait to explore the other audiobooks on your page.
Aww thank you so much! There are SO many waiting for you!!
Well written and read, humorous dialogue. Living in Canada 🇨🇦 it is fun hearing terms and locations that I'm familiar with. I am looking forward to listening to the next book in the series. Thank you for posting 😍
Yay for another Canadian!! So glad you enjoyed!!
@@CindyGunderson I most certainly am! Thanks again for making your books accessible and free as well as taking the time to respond to the comments. I appreciate you and wish you continued success in all your future endeavors 🎊🎉
You're so welcome!! Thank you!!
@@CindyGundersonI'm from canada too. Toronto.😊
Thank you so much for posting another of your lovelly audiobooks best wishes to you and your family
I hope you love this one!
Just finished the tier trilogy and now started against the boards and I'm already loving it ❤❤❤
yay!! This makes me so happy!!!
This is my first audiobook and I like it a lot the story is good so far!
Oh my gosh!! I'm so honored! So glad you're loving it! I have tons more on this channel ❤️
Omg so good❤ it’s so refreshing having a book set in Canada!
I was always looking for them and never found them!! So I decided to write them instead, lol! Thank you so much :)
You neeeeeeeeed to make a second book with the same characters best book I’ve ever read ❤❤❤
Aww! Thank you so much!! Guess what...there are three more books in this series (and two more coming out this year!).
Yay❤️❤️ just read them and love them
@@CindyGunderson WHEN!!!!!!
@@noneofurbussnius the fifth book comes out in September! The other three are out - they're in a playlist on this channel and available ad-free on my website! CindyGunderson.com
Thank you this was a great story!!! I can’t wait for book 2 ❤
I'm so glad you loved it!!! Thank you!! Book #2 (and many more!) will come soon!
Ive never enjoyed a audio book this much! Thankyou❤
🥹🥹 Thank you so much!! I'm so glad!!
I listened to one audio book before and never went back but here I am and the narration was perfect! I also read this while painting and I tell myself I was shaking bc I was scared of messing up but it was 100% the banter. Going to book 2 right now 🤗
Haha!! I love this!! I'm SO glad you enjoyed (and yay for painting!). I can't wait for you to listen to the rest of the series!!
another amazing story. i read book two then found this one but loved the characters.
Oh I'm so glad you found it!!! Now you have to read books 3 and 4!
i love this soooo much the slight canadian accent just warms my heart
Haha! YES!!
I LOVE IT!!!! I NEED MORE PLEASE!!!! Have now added London Fog to my diet
Haha! Oh my gosh, I love it!! Book 2 is coming soon (and in the meantime, check out the other novels on this channel!! So many to keep you busy!)
LOVE imagining Tyler's appearance to be like of Michal Mrazik's
Ummm that's kind of perfect!! 😍
This book was a Rom-Com😂”Well I need a Zanax”😂had me with a big belly laugh over and over!
HAHA!! I'm so glad!! Thanks for commenting - makes me so happy to know that my writing brought someone else a laugh!
i loved this book!! Listened to it every time i was doing my make up or cleaned and decorated my room, so happy i found this 4/5 ⭐️
I'm so glad you found it, too!!
Love this book so far!! Your voice is great! It's very fun and engaging, while also keeping a clear and consistent tone. Thank you for uploading. ❤️
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you're enjoying it!
Cute book and story. Gotta say they have the reference years mixed up but a minor detail.
Thank you so much!
This is literally precious
Thank you so much!!!
Such a fun story. I love it!
Thank you so much!! 😊
Reading this for the 2nd time, I love hockey romance books and I love this series!
Love!!! I'm so glad!
Really enjoyed it... I think even more so because the author narrated every line the way it was meant to be 🤗.
😍 thank you so much!
It’s true. I believe you have a back-up career in audiobook narration if you want to explore.
your name was enough to know your audiobooks are great! this is my first audiobook and i love it :*
Ha!! I love meeting other Cindy's! Welcome :). I'm so glad!!
I genuinely love this book so much. I’m so happy their was actually game play, most books skip over it.
The only unrealistic thing about this is his toothbrush showing out his Jean pockets. We all know men’s pockets are huge lol
Haha!!! That's hilarious 😂 Noted!! So glad you loved it!
This book is soo cutte i even told my younger brother and sister the story and they were also seem to liking it very much and were eager to listen
Oh that's so fun!! I hope they love it, too!
@@CindyGunderson they loved it but I had to skip some parts for obvious reasons(sorry for the late reply listening to it again)
@@noneofurbussnius Oh absolutely!! I'm so glad they enjoyed!!
I just listened to this for the second time ❤will the second book have Tyler and Emma in it?
😍😍😍 Yep!! Every book in this series is about the Snowballs team, so every player you meet will be in the other books. I actually just edited a scene where Tyler and Emma are over for dinner...
Lindsey: you like him..😏.
Emma: No! I feel bad my brother made him look like Picasso’s rough draft.
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HAHA! That's one of my favorite lines!
A Canadian story, let's goooooooooo
YES!!! 🙌
can't wait for the next books 🩷 listening from Argentina!
❤️❤️❤️ Love Argentina!! Next book will be posted soon!!
Great book and one of the few audiobooks i have heard😍
Thank you!! I'm honored you chose this one!!
OMG. You're sooo good at the male's voice!!
🥹 Thank you so much!!!
I was just thinking that too!!
Owwww I love this! Can totally relate. Yep Kelowna is the best place ever!!! Tims omg hits my heart!!!!
YES!!! 😍😍😍
I’ve only just started listening, and like your other comments I’m so glad it’s set in Canada. I live just outside Calgary so I’m even happier it’s set in Alberta. I’m really looking forward to this story.
What! That's so awesome! I grew up in Airdrie! ❤️
I live in Crossfield and work in Airdrie!!!
Ha!! That's amazing! I had so many friends in high school from Crossfield ❤️
Another amazing book keep it up
😍😍😍 Thank you so much!!
Rest of the series ❤
I can't wait to post them! Coming soon :)
Good listen!
Thank you!! 😊
Can't get enough of it, please more!😅 Thank you, the stories and narration are awesome ❤
Lol!! I'm so glad you love it! Book 3 comes out in Feb (and 4-7 every two months after that!!)
One of the best book! Thankyou!
Thank you so much!! Thrilled you enjoyed!
This story is absolutely hilarious 😂
Aww I'm so glad you enjoyed!! There are three more in the series (and another one coming in just a couple of days!!)
Men love the gossip just as much as women, lol
HAHA!! LOL
Men gossip way more than women
@@juanitashort3820 u sure about that?
They like to gossip about sex of their partners
@@juanitashort3820😊
Oh shoot, I just started a book series with another author. I've been waiting for this one and looking forward to it. I probably won't get to it until next week. But definately coming back for it, for sure!
Ooh, that's even better! Something to look forward to!!
@CindyGunderson it was definitely worth the wait. Love all the Canadian references.i went to post secondary in Calgary. Such a wonderful city. Currently live in Regina though.
LOVE!!
Good book❤
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed!
Running up the bands with these ads , 🤝🏾
I know ads are never fun, but I love being able to offer these books on my channel for free! If you want an ad-free version, you can get the whole series at a steep discount on my website: www.CindyGunderson.com
The book: Against the Boards is a hockey romance novel that centers on two main characters: a talented hockey player and a determined young woman. As they navigate their feelings for each other, they face challenges both on and off the ice. The story explores themes of love, ambition, and the pressures of sports.
The hockey player is passionate about his game but struggles with the expectations placed on him. The woman, often dealing with her own personal challenges, finds herself drawn to him. Their relationship develops amid the excitement and intensity of hockey, with moments of tension and romance as they learn to support each other.
Overall, it’s a heartfelt story about overcoming obstacles and finding love in unexpected places. If you enjoy sports and romance, this book offers a captivating mix of both. Not that bad. 📖📓
Thanks for listening! ❤️
Loved this!!!!
Thank you!! I'm so glad! Now you need to listen to book 2!!
Is there more books in this series? I’m about to finish the book right now and I absolutely loved it!
I'm so glad!! Yes, there are many more coming. Book two will drop at the beginning of December. I have so many more audiobooks to keep you busy until then! Just click over to my channel to see them all or go to www.CindyGundersonAudio.com to listen ad-free! ❤️
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These are so great for cleaning.
Oh I love listening to audiobooks when I clean!
I love this, it reminds me of me and my boyfriend🤭👀
LOVE!!!
This was a amazing book ❤
Thank you so much!!! 😊
5 stars this was very cute
Thank you so much!!
Thank you!!
You're welcome!!
I will eat up an ice hockey romance every single time!!!
I love them so much!!!
Such a cute story
Thank you so much!!!
Bookmark 2:43:43
Possible spoilers don't read unless finished :
Ok so I've been trying hard not to comment or like until I was done....I got to be your 1000th like! Yay me! Anyways I loved the book. 2nd one of yours I've read ...? Listened to? (During a snowstorm.) Whatever anyways the only things I could point out are first Tyler's age is wrong...I assuming they met in March of 2023? He would be 32 not 33 (this made me question my own age for a second lol ) 2ndly at the end it says Brett was headed to the er then not 30 seconds later Brett is taking his truck home? I guess one of the other guys was and the names go mixed up. No big just something I caught. I'm really becoming a fan.
Oh that's so exciting!!! And thank you so much for commenting - I'll definitely take a look! Even after the best editing...there are still so many details, it's easy to get a few names/dates mixed up, lol!! Thanks again - so glad you enjoyed the book!
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Are there any books after this?
Oh yes. Go to my main page and click on the "Canadian Played" series playlist. There are five out so far!!
How many books are in this series
Bookmark - chapter 8
This may not be popular opinion, but I didn't enjiy this book as much as your other's I've listened too. Just a little too course for me.
That's ok! Not every book is right for every person. If you prefer sweet romance, you should totally listen to Love in Audio, One Last Christmas, Holly Bough Cottage, The New Year's Party, or Let's Try This Again (all available for free on my channel). I think they might be a much better fit for you!
@@CindyGunderson thanks. I have listened to some of those, so I think that's why this one surprised me. Definitely still a good book, but just a bit more than I like to listen too.
I totally understand that! It's one of the cons to writing in different genres (but my creative brain has to jump around, lol!!). So glad you enjoyed the other ones!
👀 me, the psychopath who arrives exactly on time
LOL!!!
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I am at 35 minutes and absolutely nothing has happened ho hum - I appreciate and value world creation and scene setting but I need a little more to connect to keep going with an author that is new for me..........
Totally get that - I hope you keep listening :).
I definitely will 🌻 - loving the side characters such as Sean @@CindyGunderson
So glad!!!
Up to 2.08 A lot of fun @@CindyGunderson
Oh yay!!! I'm so glad you're enjoying!!
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He was shirtless receiving body shots from women wearing only bras and emma still stayed eith him. Grrrrrr 😂
That scene....I know. BUT he realized that wasn't who he wanted to be!
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Nice
Thank you!!
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Giggiling and kicking my feet
Ha!! I love this!!!
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✅✅✅ Good book
Thank you so much!!! 😊
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Chapter 7, bookmark
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Why is she the one chasing after him? That ruined the ending
I can see that perspective, for sure! For me, it was a huge shift for her to realize she'd allowed her judgements and assumptions to get in the way of truly seeing someone!
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Darn. I was hoping for a clean book, including language. Thank you anyway.
All my other books are squeaky clean. This hockey series has a bit of language (but nothing gratuitous and no F-words). Check out One Last Christmas or Love in Audio!
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Calgary! Yay🎉
YES! I grew up in Airdrie!!
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Please do not in love by Ali Hazelwood
I'm so glad you're enjoying my narration! I only narrate my books on this channel, but there are three more in this series!
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