From Booklist
Sinead O'Brien is a top female litigator in New York City and a workaholic. Adam Perry's hard-hitting style is legendary among hockey players and fans, and Blades management hopes he'll inspire the team to win the Stanley Cup. But although a recent hit was legal according to the rules of the game, an ambitious district attorney has charged him with assault. And while the league is officially supporting Adam, behind the scenes it's another matter. Martin's sexy contemporary romance offers banter (although once Sinead gets Adam to start talking, she finds that he's a very private person) and an unusual juxtaposition of careers (Adam's good friend and sounding board is a chef, and Sinead's family owns and operates the family pub where the team congregates). This may appeal to fans of Julie James' law-firm romances as well as sports enthusiasts, making Martin a good bet for readers who enjoy Carly Phillips (baseball) and Susan Elizabeth Phillips (football). --Lynne Welch
Review
"Sexy contemporary romance... may appeal to fans of Julie James' law-firm romances as well as sports enthusiasts, making Martin a good bet for readers who enjoy Carly Phillips (baseball) and Susan Elizabeth Phillips (football)."
-Booklist
"Deirdre Martin has an absolute winner on her hands. ICEBREAKER is a smart and down to earth romance that is exquisite to read...utterly enjoyable and genuine."
-A Romance Review
"ICEBREAKER is a wonderful contemporary romance... brings together characters from Martin's Wild Hart Saga and Blades series in a fast-moving, witty, and heartwarming story."
-*The Romance Dish *
"ICEBREAKER is a fun tale of mismatched overachievers who'll have you chuckling and nail biting at the same time. A highly entertaining read."
-Romance Reviews Today
"Martin's icons of the ice are back in her latest and perhaps finest New York Blades novel. Business and pleasure combine flawlessly and her acerbic wit adds plenty of well-timed humor to an already entertaining plot. A fast-paced read that captures the heart."
-Reader To Reader Reviews
"I thoroughly enjoyed ICEBREAKER, Ms. Martin, and will keep reading your NY Blades stories as long as you keep writing them!"
-Book Addict
"The whole book and especially the epilogue of "Icebreaker" couldn't be more entertaining and perfect. This book made me laugh, swoon, and just enjoy myself."
-*About Happy Books *
"ICEBREAKER has believable main characters, emotional conflict, ethical issues, family, secrets, and secondary characters are woven seamlessly by Ms. Martin's talented hand. Great read!"
-The Romance Readers Connection
"Deirdre Martin does it again. Her engaging and charming characters are easy to love...the secondary characters are a hoot, and bring depth, humor, and perspective. This is a book to savor and enjoy!"
-Bookaholics Romance Book Club
"Icebreaker is the 10th book in the Blades series and doesn't disappoint with cameo appearances from your favorite characters and a story that warms your heart. A fabulous read!"
-Fresh Fiction