Faking the Shot by Carolyn Miller

Faking the Shot by Carolyn Miller is book number four in her Northwest Ice series, but is a stand alone novel.. Ainsley Beckett is well known for her role as a very good school teacher on a western historical show. She is all sweetness and also known as someone who does not date anyone more than once or twice. Zac Parotti is the star of the Vancouver team who led them to a Stanley Cup. Zac is a new believer and is intrigued when he meets Ainsley at a fundraiser. Ainsley wonders if fake dating would help them both, but real feelings may get in the way.

I found myself deeply drawn to this story. Ainsley and Zac’s friendship and relationship were so engaging .I enjoyed the journey of getting to know them as the author uncovered the layers in each of their lives. The story had great romance and the fake dating was realistically done. It was fun to visit with past characters from the others books in the series. I appreciated the deeper topics discussed in the story, and how well they were handled by author. This story shares topics that are often overlooked. 

It is always a pleasure to visit the world of hockey with Carolyn Miller. The story had engaging characters, great romance, and well written hard hitting topics. I highly recommend Faking the Shot by Carolyn Miller.


I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a review.


TW: Abuse, domestic abuse

Carolyn Miller is an Australian author of inspirational historical romance, particularly that of the Regency era, and loves creating worlds where flawed people can grow in faith, hope and love.