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Good Guy (Rookie Rebels) Kindle Edition

by Kate Meader (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 3,761 ratings
He's a Special Forces veteran making his pro hockey debut. She's a dogged sports reporter determined to get a scoop. She's also his best friend's widow . . .

Fans can't get enough of Levi Hunt, the Special Forces veteran who put his NHL career on hold to serve his country and fight the bad guys. So when his new Chicago Rebels bosses tell him to cooperate with the press on a profile, he's ready to do his duty. Until he finds out who he has to work with: flame-haired, freckle-splashed, impossibly perky Jordan Cooke.

The woman he should not have kissed the night she buried her husband, Levi's best friend in the service.

Hockey-stick-up-his-butt-serious Levi Hunt might despise Jordan for reasons she can't fathom--okay, it's to do with kissing--but her future in the cutthroat world of sports reporting hangs on delivering the goods on the league's hottest, grumpiest rookie. So what if he's not interested in having his life plated up for public consumption. Too bad. Jordan will have to play dirty to get her scoop and even dirtier to get her man.

Only in winning the story, she might just lose her heart ...
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    Rookie Rebels
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Brilliant, brazen, and sexy as hell. I want my very own good guy! - Julie Ann Walker, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author

Loved, loved, LOVED! - Gina L. Maxwell, New York Times Bestselling Author

Good Guy is a GREAT read with all of the witty banter and sizzling chemistry you love in a Kate Meader book. Seriously, you will fall in love with Levi and Jordan.- Avery Flynn, USA Today bestselling author

With a grumpy, sexy veteran hero, a sunny, intelligent and hard-nosed heroine, and a brilliant secondary cast of characters, this book is full of humor, emotion, heat and romance for days! - Naima Simone, USA Today bestselling author

GOOD GUY was everything I adored about the original Chicago Rebels series--and I seriously LOVED that series--plus more! More heat, more heart, higher stakes, and a hell of a lot of fun. Make it your goal to get your hands on GOOD GUY! - Samanthe Beck, USA Today bestselling author

Kate Meader's Good Guy isn't just good--it's top shelf, must read hockey romance. I fell head-over-skates for Levi and Jordan! - B. Cranford

I can always count on Kate Meader for a smart, feisty romance with plenty of depth and emotion. Good Guy is no exception. - Bestselling Author Jessica Lemmon

Sweltering chemistry that was just waiting to ignite . . . I'm not even a hockey fan, but I can't resist Meader's Rebel series! - Jewl's Book Blog

Heart and humor in one scrumptious package. Kate Meader's GOOD GUY will give you the BEST FEELS down to your toes." - International and Multi Award-Winning Author, Cecy Robson

Kate Meader had me at hockey romance and totally reeled me in with her smoking hot, do-gooder, former military hero. I couldn't put this one down! - Regina Kyle

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The Rookie Rebels feature "rookie" heroes but not in the way you might expect. No green, fresh-out-of-college man babies here! These guys have had their NHL careers put on hold for a reason, such as military service, life-threatening injury, or unspeakable tragedy. Their second acts and roads to redemption will be with everyone's favorite hockey team, the Chicago Rebels! 

The first book, GOOD GUY, has a grumpy hero, a sunny heroine, and emotion and humor in equal measure. I can't wait for you to fall in love with Levi and Jordan as they resist falling in love with each other.

Each book in the Rookie Rebels series is completely standalone and won't require that you've read the original Chicago Rebels stories. But if you've missed them, you may as well catch up because there'll be plenty of cameos from the OG crew!

The Chicago Rebels series

0.5 IN SKATES TROUBLE (Ford and Addison)
1. IRRESISTIBLE YOU (Remy and Harper)
2. SO OVER YOU (Vadim and Isobel)
3. UNDONE BY YOU (Dante and Cade)
4. HOOKED ON YOU (Bren and Violet)
5. WRAPPED UP IN YOU (More Dante and Cade)

The Rookie Rebels series

1. GOOD GUY (Levi and Jordan)
2. INSTACRUSH (Theo and Elle)
3. MAN DOWN (Gunnar and Sadie)
4. FOREPLAYER (Cal and Mia)
5. DEAR ROOMIE (Reid and Kennedy)
6. REBEL YULE (Erik and Casey)
7. JOCK WANTED (Fitz and Tara)
8. SUPERSTAR (Bast and Pepper)
9. WILD RIDE (Dex and Ashley)
10. HOCKEY WIFE (Banks and Georgia)

xoxo 
Kate

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RF6XC4P
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kate Meader LLC (July 30, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 30, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Kate Meader

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Originally from Ireland, USA Today bestselling author Kate Meader cut her romance reader teeth on Maeve Binchy and Jilly Cooper novels, with some Harlequins thrown in for variety. Give her tales about brooding mill owners, oversexed equestrians, and men who can rock an apron, a fire hose, or a hockey stick, and she’s there. Now based in Chicago, she writes sexy contemporary romance with big-hearted guys and strong heroines - and heroes - who can match their men quip for quip..

In the Rookie Rebels series, a new generation of players take to the ice and learn that all's fair in love and hockey.

1. GOOD GUY (Levi and Jordan)

2. INSTACRUSH (Theo and Elle)

3. MAN DOWN (Gunnar and Sadie)

4. FOREPLAYER (Cal and Mia)

5. DEAR ROOMIE (Reid and Kennedy)

6. REBEL YULE (Erik and Casey)

7. JOCK WANTED (Fitz and Tara)

8. SUPERSTAR (Bast and Pepper)

The Chicago Rebels series features three estranged sisters who inherit their father's failing hockey franchise . . . and get their hearts checked by a band of hard-bodied ice warriors.

0.5 IN SKATES TROUBLE (Ford and Addison)

1. IRRESISTIBLE YOU (Remy and Harper)

2. SO OVER YOU (Vadim and Isobel)

3. UNDONE BY YOU (Dante and Cade)

4. HOOKED ON YOU (Bren and Violet)

5. WRAPPED UP IN YOU (More Dante and Cade)

The Hot in Chicago series stars the Dempseys, a family of firefighting foster siblings, and the blazing hot love interests who tame their daredevil ways.

0.5 REKINDLE THE FLAME (Beck and Darcy)

1. FLIRTING WITH FIRE (Luke and Kinsey)

1.5 MELTING POINT (Gage and Brady)

2. PLAYING WITH FIRE (Eli and Alex)

3. SPARKING THE FIRE (Wyatt and Molly)

3.1 FOREVER IN FIRE (Eli and Alex)

The Hot in Chicago Rookies series is about a trio of Chicago Fire Academy graduates, besties who will have to navigate the trials of new jobs and sizzling romances as they find their place in the world and the love of a lifetime.

1. UP IN SMOKE (Roman and Abby)

2. DOWN IN FLAMES (Jude and Hudson)

3. HOT TO THE TOUCH (Sam and ??)

In the Laws of Attraction series, three men who think they know everything about marriage, relationships, and women will learn that, in fact, they don't know jack.

1. DOWN WITH LOVE (Max and Charlie)

2. ILLEGALLY YOURS (Lucas and Trinity)

3. THEN CAME YOU (Grant and Aubrey)

In the Hot in the Kitchen series, turn up the heat with the DeLucas, a Chicago-Italian family of restaurateurs, and the sizzling chefs who love them.

1. FEEL THE HEAT (Jack and Lili)

2. ALL FIRED UP (Shane and Cara)

3. HOT AND BOTHERED (Tad and Jules)

In the Tall, Dark, and Texan series, a trio of hot, rich Texans take the Windy City by storm, and meet the women who will bring them to their knees.

1. EVEN THE SCORE (Hunter and Tess)

2. TAKING THE SCORE (Brody and Emma)

3. ONE WEEK TO SCORE (Flynn and Olivia)

... however each book can also be read as a standalone novel or novella.

For excerpts, news, and giveaways, sign up for Kate's occasional newsletter at: katemeader.com/newsletter

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Customers find this book well-written with a heartwarming and relatable story that touches all emotions. The book features great characters, with one review highlighting the military hero aspect, and customers appreciate the snarky banter throughout. They consider it a great start to the series, with one customer noting it's part of a spin-off series, while another mentions it deals with heavy subject matter.

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83 customers mention "Story quality"79 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it well-written and wonderful, with one customer noting how it touches all feel-good emotions.

"...Jordan was a fun personality to follow and she was relatable in how she saw the world...." Read more

"...The story is told in dual POV and you can clearly see their feelings for each other, and how things are perceived differently by different people...." Read more

"...The writing is phenomenal, the story is plotted out perfectly, the story is interesting and engaging, and the characters are well-developed and multi..." Read more

"...He’s honorable, engaging, and sexy. She’s ready for more than a new career. She’s ready to love again and Levi has captured her heart...." Read more

60 customers mention "Readability"56 positive4 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with several mentioning they loved the HEA (Happy Ever After) ending, and one describing it as a light and fun read.

"...This book was a great read and I loved all the characters. Jordan was a fun personality to follow and she was relatable in how she saw the world...." Read more

"...While this book dealth with some heavy subject matter it was done so well...." Read more

"...Wonderful book. I am definitely reading the rest of this series!" Read more

"...It was a very good read!" Read more

48 customers mention "Character development"48 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting how the characters face self-doubt and another highlighting the military hero aspect.

"...This book was a great read and I loved all the characters. Jordan was a fun personality to follow and she was relatable in how she saw the world...." Read more

"...The characters had so much depth and the humor throughout the story was so smart and well placed. I loved Levi so much...." Read more

"...perfectly, the story is interesting and engaging, and the characters are well-developed and multi-dimensional...." Read more

"...After seeing action, serving his country with honor and being honorably discharged, he makes the NHL draft and becomes the oldest rookie to join a..." Read more

22 customers mention "Writing style"19 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it brilliant and hooking them on the author's work, with one customer mentioning they read it in one sitting.

"...And I love that they communicated. Both of them are able to read each other quite well, which only added to the realness of the story for me...." Read more

"...I was very impressed with the author's writing style and her mastery of storytelling...." Read more

"I loved the writing style, the additional messages, and the secondary characters (well, most of them)...." Read more

"...Always well written, with compelling characters, it was Kate Meader to a T." Read more

18 customers mention "Heartfelt content"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the heartfelt content of the book, finding it relatable and emotional, with one customer noting how it portrays the real fears of veterans.

"...Jordan was a fun personality to follow and she was relatable in how she saw the world...." Read more

"...While this book dealth with some heavy subject matter it was done so well...." Read more

"...a "normal" life after deployment with maturity, emotional and psychological support for veterans and sensible ways to aproach them...." Read more

"...Quite literally Mr. Grump/Ms. Sunshine. It also touches base with real life situations where it is harder working in jobs that men typically rule..." Read more

18 customers mention "Humor"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its snarky banter and writing brilliance.

"...The characters had so much depth and the humor throughout the story was so smart and well placed. I loved Levi so much...." Read more

"...The writing is phenomenal, the story is plotted out perfectly, the story is interesting and engaging, and the characters are well-developed and multi..." Read more

"...Jordan is funny and snarky and had me laughing throughout this story...." Read more

"Jordan is sweet, funny and her ‘take it as it comes’ attitude was a wonderful contrast to Levi’s very stoic, hide any and all emotions at all costs..." Read more

16 customers mention "Start"16 positive0 negative

Customers love the start of this series, with one mentioning it's a great introduction to Kate Meader's Rookie Rebels series.

"...Good Guy was a great intro to a new series and I am looking forward to what comes next! ARC received via NetGalley" Read more

"This book kicked in from the beginning and did not stop. I will definitely be looking forward to more of the same. Thanks." Read more

"Good Guy is a great start to Kate Meader’s new Rookie Rebels series...." Read more

"This was a Fantastic start into a new series. Where the new rookie Levi Hunt is also the oldest rookie...." Read more

12 customers mention "Pacing"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, finding it interesting and smart, with one customer noting how it honors the protagonist's military service.

"...It's a love story wrapped up in hockey and it deals with a lot of things, such as women in sports and homelessness, but it didn’t make me feel..." Read more

"...Levi and Jordan (our main characters) are both interesting and dynamic...." Read more

"...The journey and character development of both hero and heroine, insightfully and carefully navigated...." Read more

"...I loved all the characters, but especially him. He's so selfless and modest, while being an ultimate baddy!..." Read more

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  • Kayla Hicks
    5.0 out of 5 stars typical grump-to-love storyline, but it works well here.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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    Jordan is about to get an interview that will launch her reporting career into the big leagues. A chance to interview the newest and oldest rookie NHL player Levi Hunt. Except she's eyed for the job because she has an inside connection... as in he was part of her deceased husband's green beret unit.

    What makes it even more awkward is that Jordan thinks she launched herself on Levi and kissed at her husband's funeral in her grief and that's why he doesn't like her.

    However, what Jordan doesn't know is that Levi has loved her from the moment he saw her and that he doesn't hate her at all. And that maybe that kiss wasn't accidental.

    And now Jordan has to get an amazing interview that no one else could catch from the person she is sure hates her. At the same time, Levi is reluctant to open up about his past and reveal anything that will cause people to throw pity his way.

    This book was a great read and I loved all the characters. Jordan was a fun personality to follow and she was relatable in how she saw the world. Levi's followed suit with the typical grump-to-love storyline, but it works well here.

    All the other supporting characters were wonderfully constructed and well-played. It goes to show that there are plenty of branch-off stories that could be had from these characters.
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  • Megan (bookish.dustjacket)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Sports Romance!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022
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    4.5 Stars

    Kate Meader is easily becoming an auto-buy author for me, I've really enjoyed every book I've read by her and Good Guy is no exception.

    Levi was on track to go pro with his hockey career, but decided to put it on hold and join the Army, where he went Special Forces. Now he's out of the Army and has somehow landed with the Chicago Rebels making his NHL debut much later than normal. He's a major interest to the hockey world so his bosses inform him that the press will be doing a profile on him. Something he's really not interested in, but he'll suck it up. Until he finds out who the reporter is...a woman he should not have kissed the night she buried her husband and his best friend.

    It's hard enough being a woman in a male dominated world, now her job is hanging in the balance and she's got to write a story about the grumpiest rookie in the league, one who appears to hate her. She'll do what she has to do get the story, only in doing so she might also lose her heart.

    While this book dealth with some heavy subject matter it was done so well. The characters had so much depth and the humor throughout the story was so smart and well placed. I loved Levi so much. His relationships with his teammates and friends and with Jordan were just great. There's a reason this book is called Good Guy and it's because they is exactly who Levi is, even though he keeps it all hidden. I really enjoyed Jordan's chatacter as well and really appreciated her strength throughout. Her chatacter goes through a lot but handles it with such grace.

    I honestly can't wait to continue the series and read more from Kate Meader. Would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys the following:

    ✔️ Grumpy/Sunshine
    ✔️ Hockey Romance
    ✔️ Pining
    ✔️ Workplace Romance
    ✔️ Widow
    ✔️ Third Person Dual POV
    ❕️ Check CW/TW
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  • Tar Getty
    3.0 out of 5 stars okay plot okay title
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
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    not really a good story to post here. the writing was average. need some editing for a better rating.
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  • Leticia (jerseygirlsbookshelf)
    5.0 out of 5 stars My first Kate Meader book, and I need more!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2021
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    I've had this book in my Kindle for a while now, and it was just calling to me this time. This is my first Kate Meader book, and I been missing out!

    I love sports romance, but this is SO much more than that. It's a love story wrapped up in hockey and it deals with a lot of things, such as women in sports and homelessness, but it didn’t make me feel overwhelmed. And it didn't take anything away from Levi and Jordan's story.

    It was clear to see I was going to love Levi because he’s everything I love in a hero. He's grumpy and closed-off. He's had it rough as a kid, but he turned it around. He's not your typical athlete, interested in the millions or the puck bunnies – he chose to leave it behind to serve his country instead, and now he may be the oldest hockey rookie ever. And his heart... he really is a good guy.
    It took me a bit to warm up to Jordan. She's a sports journalist, and while I get her passion for her job, it seemed at times like it was all she cared about. Her love story with her dead husband didn't fully convince me, and it felt like it was more about them being used to and comfortable around each other than actual love.

    Levi and Jordan’s husband served together in the Green Berets, and Levi came home while Jordan’s husband didn’t. On the day of his funeral, they kissed, and neither of them was able to let go of it. Maybe for different reasons, maybe for the same ones, deep down.
    They haven’t been together after that, and now Jordan has come to do a profile on him. It’s all about keeping it professional... you guessed it, until it’s not.

    It’s not easy for someone like Levi to open up, so Jordan obviously has her work cut out for her, while they both have to come to terms with what happened before and what’s happening now.
    The story is told in dual POV and you can clearly see their feelings for each other, and how things are perceived differently by different people. And I love that they communicated. Both of them are able to read each other quite well, which only added to the realness of the story for me.

    Love wins in the end. It isn't easy, it takes some letting go from both of them, of the past, of feelings of unworthiness, of feeling inferior. It takes owning up to what you really want, and realizing what’s really important.
    And that epilogue... Ms. Meader, I was laughing, and had a giant lump in my throat at the same time.

    Wonderful book. I am definitely reading the rest of this series!
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  • Maguie75
    5.0 out of 5 stars A former veteran come back as a player
    Reviewed in France on April 7, 2024
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    The story of Jordan and Levi is amazing. He is just starting a new phase in his life. After serving for a several years, he is back to NHL . Jordan is a journalist. She knew him through her late husband who was his best friend in the army. Progressively, the fall for each other.
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  • Leitor Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars fofo e com temas interessantes
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 24, 2024
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    discute a situação da mulher em ambientes dominados pelo sexo masculino e é um romance divertido.
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  • SassyCM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cuteness overload!
    Reviewed in Germany on December 5, 2023
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    This is a pretty straight forward sports romance but boy, it's one of the GOOD ones!
    What amazing and likable characters. Auch a great start into a new series! I am hooked and if you'll excuse me I'll go and get lost in the second book of this series.

    Start reading now!
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  • Wendy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rookie Rebels
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2025
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    The Chicago Rebels hockey players get better with each story. Levi is definitely the grumpy, strong and silent type and Jordan is the complete opposite. They have history together which doesn't help now they've met again and sparks fly every time they're together. A second chance love story.
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  • Jessiran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second acts
    Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2024
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    Great story of second acts, second chances and humanity. The story was full of love, laughter and a healthy dose of self awareness. It was fun to read while provoking you to think about the issues most women face in a way that gives you hope . Loved it.
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