Release Blitz ***Absolving Ash by Chantal Mer***

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Length: 48,050 words approx.

Cover Design: Meredith Russell

Blurb

For the last decade, successful restaurant owner and chef, Ash Ariti, has worked to make amends for the career-ending mistake he made when he was young and allowed anger to consume him. Driven to be worthy of the second chance he’s been afforded, Ash built a life centered around giving back to his community, all while maintaining a low profile. When he finds himself thrust into the spotlight of a bachelor auction to help one of his favorite causes, he never expects to come face-to-face with the sexy man who’s career he destroyed.

Isaiah Blake has spent a lifetime proving he’s deserving of what he has. After a hit on the ice prematurely ended his NHL career, he committed to becoming a better version of himself. Now, he’s living an open and honest life. So, when he has an opportunity to interview bachelors participating in the Hockey Allies auction for the Hockey Network, the only thing he’s hoping to gain is exposure for his non-profit. That is, until his former rival Ash, steps onto the auction block. Isaiah sees an opportunity to make amends for the suffering he caused ten years ago. Unfortunately, Ash is wary of Isaiah’s motives, and soon Isaiah realizes there is more to Ash’s cautiousness than the history that binds them.

Attraction takes hold as Ash and Isaiah begin to build a new professional alliance and friendship. They must learn to forgive each other, and most importantly, themselves. With outside forces and public opinion hawking, will their relationship be over before it begins? Or will they discover joy and redemption in each other, and find their happily ever after?

REVIEW

Review by: Jennifer

(5 stars)

Another story in the Hockey Allies Bachelor Bids collection and can I say that I am so glad I got this one by mistake! Asher was the key element in causing Isaiah to lose his career before it really even started. Now, ten years later, neither play hockey and have moved on job wise; for Asher he put his all in his restaurant, goes by Ash now and does his very best at giving people a second chance... even if he doesn't feel he needs a second chance. When Isaiah has the chance to bid on Ash in the bachelor auction, he doesn't waste one second and makes sure that he bids high and fast. Now is his chance to let Ash know that he forgives him and that he is sorry for the part he played that day so long ago. Isaiah knows he wants more from Ash than what Ash is willing to give, and in fact, Ash pushes Isaiah away and runs at the first chance he gets. But what Ash doesn't realize yet is that Isaiah isn't going to give up easy, but will Ash push too much and lose Isaiah in the end?

I really enjoyed this story, from the very first page all the way to the epilogue. Ash and Isaiah had me rooting for them to make it. I didn't even mind the push and pull that we get from them. Some drama, cute puppies, and some very nicely done naughty bits, I give this 5 stars. 

Author Bio

Chantal Mer is an author and optimist. Her stories explore relationships and what it means to be family. When she’s not writing about strong women, strong men, and strong love, she can be found walking her adorable dog, volunteering at her kids’ school (in the library, of course), teaching at the local university, and reading.

Chantal lives outside of Philadelphia (home of the Super Bowl LII champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, woot, woot!) with her husband, kids, Toffee the Wonder Dog, and vicious cat, Gracie. 

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