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Off the Ice (Juniper Falls) Paperback – February 28, 2017

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All is fair in love and hockey…

Claire O’Connor is back in Juniper Falls, but that doesn’t mean she wants to be. One semester off, that’s what she promised herself. Just long enough to take care of her father and keep the family business―a hockey bar beside the ice rink―afloat. After that, she’s getting the hell out. Again.

Enter Tate Tanley. What happened between them the night before she left town resurfaces the second they lay eyes on each other. But the guy she remembers has been replaced by a total hottie. When Tate is unexpectedly called in to take over for the hockey team’s star goalie, suddenly he’s in the spotlight and on his way to becoming just another egotistical varsity hockey player. And Claire’s sworn off Juniper Falls hockey players for good.

It’s the absolute worst time to fall in love.

For Tate and Claire, hockey isn’t just a game. And they both might not survive a body check to the heart.

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* Off the Ice
* Breaking the Ice

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"An engaging and spicy romance that targets sports fans but with a well-developed arc suitable for aficionados of YA love stories." -Kirkus Reviews

5 stars: Everyone is in for a treat! Loved." -Roni Loren, author of Crash into You

5 stars: "[It's] Friday Night Lights but with Hockey. [...] There's drama. There's the love of the game. And there's romance." -Elizabeth, Goodreads Reviewer

4.5 stars: "Wow, this book had so much depth and heart. [...] This book has two characters dealing with some pretty heavy stuff, and I really loved how the author took us through that and the reactions and actions all made sense to me. It was just really well done. It made me feel for both of them, and I was intrigued with how they were dealing with it and how their relationship with each other would either benefit or hinder them." -Lenore Kosinski, Celebrity Readers

5 stars: "I just loved everything about this novel. The characters, the setting, the romance, the stakes-it all worked for me. And I honestly am so excited to know that there will be more stories set in Juniper Falls, it seems to me like it's a town worth knowing." -Eva Scalzo, Definitely, Possibly, Maybe

5 stars: "Cross does a great job of capturing the sweet, raw emotions of young love and coming-of-age through natural dialogue and real-to-life character reactions. The secondary characters keep this story moving as well. I'm excited for the next book in this series." -Dawn Alexander, DawnAlexander.com

4 stars: "The absolute best thing about this book is that it is book one in the Juniper Falls series and that means there are going to be more books!!! Already I can see so many possibilities for secondary characters in this book to have a chance to tell their story and I can't wait."-Madison, Madison's Library

5 stars: "Readers will be drawn into the story and become invested in the character's lives. Definitely recommend!" -Kristen Cambensy, Victim of Books

5 stars: "I really enjoyed this story though it's a departure from the normal books I review and read." -Sharon Moritz, Librarian at Oxnard Public Library

4 stars: "There is so much to love about this book. Well-developed characters that jump off the page - check. Characters that don't act like spoiled twelve-year-olds all the time - check. Intriguing story - check. Swoony romance - check. Storyline and plot points that aren't overused - check. A good writing style - check." -Hristina Petrov, I'll Be Fine Alone Reads

5 stars: "Love love loved this! Julie has done it again!" -Serenity, Lovely Reads Publishing

5 stars: "Definitely recommended for hockey fans that are looking for romance based stories.It's a nice mix and I can't wait to see what Julie Cross has in store for the next installments." -Samantha Myers, Pink Earmuffs

4 stars: "Tate was such a great amazing book boyfriend. He was sweet, romantic, caring, everything that any girl would want." -Christina Somerville, Goodreads Reviewer

5 stars: Grab your coats and your snow-shoes! This is the best kind of cold! Curl up and enjoy a sweet romance to warm your heart! I love Tate and Claire." -Hadassah Harper, Haddie's Haven

About the Author

Julie lives in Central Illinois with her husband and three children. She's a former gymnast, longtime gymnastics fan, coach, and former Gymnastics Program Director with the YMCA. She's a lover of books, devouring several novels a week, especially in the young adult and new adult genres. Outside of her reading and writing credibility's, Julie Cross is a committed--but not talented--long distance runner, creator of imaginary beach vacations, Midwest bipolar weather survivor, expired CPR certification card holder, as well as a ponytail and gym shoe addict.

Product details

Publisher : Entangled: Teen; Reprint edition (February 28, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 370 pages
ISBN-10 : 1633756556
ISBN-13 : 978-1633756557
Reading age : 14 - 17 years
Grade level : 9 - 12
Item Weight : 12.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5.43 x 0.98 x 8.18 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,218,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #27 in Teen & Young Adult Winter Sports Fiction
- #36 in Teen & Young Adult Hockey Fiction
- #6,099 in Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Romance

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Dee

Cute romance, but tried to tackle too many "issues"

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2019

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I found this book both from other book bloggers, and from my own search for YA books about hockey. As some of you know, I have a YA contemporary I'm working on that's about hockey, so I have been desperate to find comps. Off the Ice by Julie Cross was a good place to start, and it's not a bad book, but it's just one I feel a little conflicted by.

The romance between Claire and Tate was great, but I was a little uneasy about the fact that Tate basically is "on break" with his girlfriend Haley when him and Claire start to get together. Look, I get that love is messy, but I really don't like that stuff. Haley must be the coolest girl ever, because she kind of just accepts it and is still friends with Claire. She is a better person that I was at a teen, that's for sure.

I was really conflicted on what to rate this book because while I really enjoyed it, and I was happy at the end of the book, I felt like it tries to accomplish one too many things. It does come off as an issue book at times, where there is financial issues and ones of abuse that are kind left unsaid. There's also a really random almost assault that happens in this book that felt extremely out of place. Like that whole scene could have been cut out.

I've been thinking a lot of sex in teen books, and how as an author I should approach it. I don't write sex in my YA WIPs, I just don't like to write them, but I don't think that means YA shouldn't have sex in them. I just worry about making sure those scenes feel right to a teen reader. I think in this book, Julie Cross gets it right in the scene she writes. I also really like that practicing sex and consensual safe is something that is addressed, because I really think that should be something teens see in all media they consume.

While the book had some flaws, I really enjoyed it and as a hockey fan I definitely loved all the hockey talk! The second book is about Haley but it seems like you can read them all as standalone books. I definitely will be wanting to read that one sooner rather than later.

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Heather

This book could easily be described as having a Friday Night Lights feel

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017

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I’ve been looking forward to this book for a long time! Ever since I first learned of Julie writing it and reading a very early first couple chapters…I just knew it was going to be something special. Having read it now, I was right. Off the Ice, the first book in Julie Cross’ Juniper Falls series, is a spectacular book with a gripping story line and captivating characters. This book could easily be described as having a Friday Night Lights feel, so if you’re a fan of the show, I think it would be safe to say that you would enjoy this book.

The start of the book starts off with a bit of drama, but is the foundation for the rest of the story. In a town where high school hockey is the sole focus and the main event each week, Tate Tanley finds himself in the shadow of his dad, whom the town loves and adores. Little do they know who he really is – the side that Tate sees. However, there is one other person who knows just how Tate’s dad treats him and that’s Claire O’Connor, the girl whom Tate has had a crush on for a long time. Certain circumstances bring them together unexpectedly, but just for one night. Fast forward a year, and things have changed for both of them, but not for the better – or is it? I guess it all depends on how you look at it.

In a book filled with hardships, discovering who you are outside of the spotlight and perhaps even finding your spotlight once again, Tate and Claire are two characters who find shelter in each other. But it isn’t without its trials and tribulations.

It may be safe for me to say that aside from the unique storyline, the characters are my favorite part of Off the Ice. I find them individually inspiring and developed in a way that makes them work perfectly together on the page. The hardships that they each go through, don’t overshadow one another, which I thought was important. Everything about the story seemed well thought out and strategically pieced together. Of course, the aspect of it having a sports background didn’t hurt! I love a good book that has sports as a focus and hockey isn’t one that I feel is overdone. In fact, I haven’t really seen any other YA/NA books that have hockey in it. But maybe that’s just me!

If you’re looking for an author to get hooked on, then check out Julie Cross. She has yet to write a book that I haven’t been able to put down and at this point…having read many (if not all) of her books, I doubt she ever will. 🙂 She’s earned a spot at the top of my favorite author list and even has her own shelf on my bookcase. (Yay, Julie!)

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