What a fun read! If you’ve read any of the PUCKED series you will love reading about Violet’s mom and Miller’s dad。 If you haven’t read PUCKED no worries。 This novella will make you smile throughout and undoubtedly entice you to read PUCKED。 Sidney and Skye are absolutely delightful。 She has no filter and Sidney couldnt love her more。 Skye and Sidney together heat up things quickly! Violet is so much like her mom (no filter either) but she’s a math nerd and thinks teenage boys are idiots whereas What a fun read! If you’ve read any of the PUCKED series you will love reading about Violet’s mom and Miller’s dad。 If you haven’t read PUCKED no worries。 This novella will make you smile throughout and undoubtedly entice you to read PUCKED。 Sidney and Skye are absolutely delightful。 She has no filter and Sidney couldnt love her more。 Skye and Sidney together heat up things quickly! Violet is so much like her mom (no filter either) but she’s a math nerd and thinks teenage boys are idiots whereas Miller is a jock, ladies man, and destined for NHL stardom。 He puts his dad thru “teenage parties hell” and this spills over to Violet and Skye experiencing all the awkwardness。 I loved this story and believe me, you will too。 Helena gives us a steamy romcom novella that will have you laughing out loud right up to the end。 I loved every word but the wedding? PRICELESS。 Don’t miss this! 。。。more
PP's Bookshelf,
I think it's so exciting and adorable to read the parents' love story of a famous character in a series and Helena Hunting did it again! Where It Begins is hilarious and witty and swoony and oh so beautiful! Sidney and Skye fell in love hard and fast and it was so funny to read about how they had to go through some entertaining but embarrassing situations with their kids just to make time for each other。 If you loved Pucked series, this is a must read。 And even if you haven't read that series, t I think it's so exciting and adorable to read the parents' love story of a famous character in a series and Helena Hunting did it again! Where It Begins is hilarious and witty and swoony and oh so beautiful! Sidney and Skye fell in love hard and fast and it was so funny to read about how they had to go through some entertaining but embarrassing situations with their kids just to make time for each other。 If you loved Pucked series, this is a must read。 And even if you haven't read that series, this is classic Helena Hunting rom com perfection with spice!So confession: I haven't read Pucked series。 I know。。I know。 But I have read next Gen and that's why I know Violet and Randy and Miller。 So it was an exciting story to see how Miller and Violet became stepsiblings! Sidney has lost his wife early and Skye has been a single mother since her pregnancy as the baby daddy bailed out immediately even when he was a professional hockey player。 They are both dedicated to their kids and their jobs and had little time to date。 But they have an instant attraction when they meet at the coffee shop and decide to give it a chance。 But two teenage kids come with lots of responsibilities and surprises and I was laughing my heart out at those accidents! Poor Sidney and Skye。。Skye has a no filter sassy personality that is absolutely amazing! I can see how Violet got her personality! Skye is independent and smart and the best freaking mother。 Their bond is really something special。 I enjoyed their interactions so much。 Sidney is close to Miller too but he is a teenage guy going to be drafted into professional hockey soon so his issues are a bit different but still。。this father son dynamic was pretty awesome! Sidney is quiet charming and dynamic。This was a heartwarming romance with zero drama and sometimes that's what you need! Uninterrupted good time!Ps is it weird to crush over the present heroine's parents? I don't know。。but it was definitely unique!I reviewed an early copy voluntarily 。。。more
Jessica (jpbooklife),
This was everything I never knew I needed。 The story of Skye and Sidney was so sweet and freaking hilarious。 Like spit out your drink funny。 Laugh out loud funny。 I loved how you really got to see both parent/child relationships。 And watching this foursome become a family was so much fun。 Loved it。 A great addition to the pucked world。
Maggie,
this was so fun!! i was soo excited when i saw helena was writing a new book in the pucked series!! skye & sidney have always been the cutest & i loved getting to see how they met & how their relationship startedit was so fun getting to see violet & miller as teenagers too! they’re my fav sibling duo so it was cool to see the beginning of their relationship too!! the pucked series is just silly & fun and this was no different! i loved it!! thank you 1001 dark nights for the arc!
Jill Lewis,
As a fan of Helena Hunting's Pucked series, I ate up every single moment of this fun novella! I love the entire story of how Skye and Sidney met and brought their two families together, and Violet and Miller as teenagers is just glorious! Bring on all the word vomit, clumsiness, and talk of the moops。 Everything I loved about the original series is in this quick and easy read! As a fan of Helena Hunting's Pucked series, I ate up every single moment of this fun novella! I love the entire story of how Skye and Sidney met and brought their two families together, and Violet and Miller as teenagers is just glorious! Bring on all the word vomit, clumsiness, and talk of the moops。 Everything I loved about the original series is in this quick and easy read! 。。。more
Billie Skye (The Paperback Princess),
Sweet and swoony, with Helena Hunting’s trademark wit, Where It Begins is such a fun read! We first met Skye and Sidney in Pucked, and reading their origin story, and getting more of an insight into these characters that we know and love, was such a delight。 I also adored getting a peek at Violet (my favourite FMC ever!) and Miller as teenagers。 Their dynamic was hilarious and a great pre-cursor to their relationship in the Pucked series。 If you are a Pucked fan, this book is an absolute must re Sweet and swoony, with Helena Hunting’s trademark wit, Where It Begins is such a fun read! We first met Skye and Sidney in Pucked, and reading their origin story, and getting more of an insight into these characters that we know and love, was such a delight。 I also adored getting a peek at Violet (my favourite FMC ever!) and Miller as teenagers。 Their dynamic was hilarious and a great pre-cursor to their relationship in the Pucked series。 If you are a Pucked fan, this book is an absolute must read! 。。。more
KDRBCK,
Where It Begins by H。 Hunting is a 1001 DN Novella set in the Pucked world。Before I start writing the review, let me just say, it was an absolute delight reading Skye and Sidney's story。Skye is just like Violet, quirky, clumsy with a severy lactose intolerance。 The single mom starts dating after Violet became a teenager attending highschool。 She had to rule out quite a few frogs。 And then comes Sidney。Sidney is the perfect match, but love sometimes isn't enough。A wonderful story that makes me wa Where It Begins by H。 Hunting is a 1001 DN Novella set in the Pucked world。Before I start writing the review, let me just say, it was an absolute delight reading Skye and Sidney's story。Skye is just like Violet, quirky, clumsy with a severy lactose intolerance。 The single mom starts dating after Violet became a teenager attending highschool。 She had to rule out quite a few frogs。 And then comes Sidney。Sidney is the perfect match, but love sometimes isn't enough。A wonderful story that makes me want to do a reread of the whole series。 Very well done, Mrs。 Hunting。 I recommend this gem of a story。 。。。more
Sabine Kennedy,
Phew, this was an extremely spicy read。 Skye and Sidney could not keep their hands off of each other。 😏This is a standalone novella and was a quick read at under 200 pages。 I enjoyed it, and honestly, it feels like an origin story for Violet in a way。Definitely pick up a copy of this novella ☺️ I was lucky to receive an ARC in exchange for an honest review。
Cocktails and Books,
This review was originally posted on Cocktails and BooksCocktails and Books received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review。 This does not affect our opinion of the book or the content of our review。I adored everything about novella。 The way Skye and Sidney met。 How adorable they were together。 And teenage Violet and Buck。 I ❤ ️EVERYTHING! But there were a few things that I stuck outSidney and Skye - Their kids were their world, but thanks to picking up the wrong cup of c This review was originally posted on Cocktails and BooksCocktails and Books received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review。 This does not affect our opinion of the book or the content of our review。I adored everything about novella。 The way Skye and Sidney met。 How adorable they were together。 And teenage Violet and Buck。 I ❤ ️EVERYTHING! But there were a few things that I stuck outSidney and Skye - Their kids were their world, but thanks to picking up the wrong cup of coffee, they found their person。 They didn't let a series of comical mishaps, but life with teenagers, get in the way of their relationship。 Like adults, they took a step back when they needed to, but never gave up on each other。Violet - The apple clearly doesn't fall far from the tree, but I was so happy to see a teenage Violet's filter was missing even then。 She was unapologetically nerdy。Buck - The transformation of Miller to Buck。。。。now it makes senseThe wedding。。。。I'm so glad for the epilogue。 We knew why Violet broke out into hives at the mere though of a wedding。 Buck shared the story。 But "seeing" it happen and knowing Buck "saved" her made me love their relationship a little bit more。If you love the Pucked series, this novella is a must read。 Brings everything full circle and will make you want to pick up Pucked and meet adult Violet all over again。 。。。more
Sabrina,
Omg y’all。 This book。 We all know Violet takes the cake with awkwardness and mouth spewing but we see first hand where she got it。 Skye is just as bad。 It’s fantastic! Sydney I just love him you didn’t see much of his personality in the other books but here he shines through。 I love it。 Of course Buck is Buck and you can expect nothing less。 I loved it there were so many great LOL scenes。 I cannot wait to hear it on audio! It was a great 200 pages。 Don’t miss it!
BookAddict,
If you’re at all a fan of Hunting's Pucked series, you'll want to grab this one ASAP to read the love story of Violet and Miller's parents, who meet when their kids are in high school。It's a chance meeting at the coffee shop when Skye grabs the wrong drink from the barista。 In her defense, both the names on the two cups available started with S, and Skye was a little preoccupied with ogling the gorgeous guy's posterior assets。 Fortunately, Sid chased Skye down the street to exchange their drinks If you’re at all a fan of Hunting's Pucked series, you'll want to grab this one ASAP to read the love story of Violet and Miller's parents, who meet when their kids are in high school。It's a chance meeting at the coffee shop when Skye grabs the wrong drink from the barista。 In her defense, both the names on the two cups available started with S, and Skye was a little preoccupied with ogling the gorgeous guy's posterior assets。 Fortunately, Sid chased Skye down the street to exchange their drinks。 And to ask her out。This has all the flavor and feel of the other books in the series, and Skye is my new favorite。 What's not to love about a strong, confident single mother who's lactose intolerant, and who has no edit feature between her brain and her mouth so she blurts every thought, especially when she’s nervous?Sid, now he's the hero we all dream of。 He's kind and patient and the best dad。 And Miller makes for some challenges in the parenting department, for sure。 This blended family is sweet, funny, and perfect together, and you won’t want to miss this story of how it all began。 。。。more
Viviana,
I received an ARC from Valentine PR today for this book。This book was fantastic。 I laughed so very much and it gave us that little bit more we didn't know we needed。 I can't recommend this book and series enough。 I received an ARC from Valentine PR today for this book。This book was fantastic。 I laughed so very much and it gave us that little bit more we didn't know we needed。 I can't recommend this book and series enough。 。。。more
MissPetiteBrunetteBookBlog,
This is the prequel novella of how Vi & MIller’s parents met and they all became one happy, eccentric family。 When Skye Hall accidentally grabs the wrong drink, she meets a handsome man named Sidney Butterson。 Two single parents, hockey, some funny interactions and a love that created the beginning of a beautiful life。 This is such a fun romcom and yes, we get teenage Vi, Miller and Randy too!! Skye is so much like Vi it’s hilarious。 I could not stop laughing throughout! Fall in love with these This is the prequel novella of how Vi & MIller’s parents met and they all became one happy, eccentric family。 When Skye Hall accidentally grabs the wrong drink, she meets a handsome man named Sidney Butterson。 Two single parents, hockey, some funny interactions and a love that created the beginning of a beautiful life。 This is such a fun romcom and yes, we get teenage Vi, Miller and Randy too!! Skye is so much like Vi it’s hilarious。 I could not stop laughing throughout! Fall in love with these amazing characters all over again。 A Definite Top Read of 2023! Told in dual PO📸 Teaser Collage by Miss Petite Brunette Book Blog 。。。more
The Romantic Rush Blog,
What a fun and sweet return to one of my favorite worlds! Helena Hunting's Pucked series will always feel like coming home, and this short sotry about Sydney and Skye delivers all the charm, the wit, and the heat that we all love。 New fans can get a taste of what this world is all about, and Pucked aficionados will want to revel in every moment。 It's a fast but meaty read- and I had loads of fun。 And what a fun place to start if you're new。。。Where It Begins。 What a fun and sweet return to one of my favorite worlds! Helena Hunting's Pucked series will always feel like coming home, and this short sotry about Sydney and Skye delivers all the charm, the wit, and the heat that we all love。 New fans can get a taste of what this world is all about, and Pucked aficionados will want to revel in every moment。 It's a fast but meaty read- and I had loads of fun。 And what a fun place to start if you're new。。。Where It Begins。 。。。more
Laura,
I loved everything about this story。 If you have read the Pucked series then you will know who Sydney and Skye are but I definitely think you will still enjoy it even if you haven't read the Pucked series。Seeing how Sydney and Skye met was just so much fun。 Their first date had me in stitches and seeing them introduce their kids to each other, plus then Miller and Violet meeting each other was so much fun。 This really was a wonderful addition to the Pucked series and not one to miss! I loved everything about this story。 If you have read the Pucked series then you will know who Sydney and Skye are but I definitely think you will still enjoy it even if you haven't read the Pucked series。Seeing how Sydney and Skye met was just so much fun。 Their first date had me in stitches and seeing them introduce their kids to each other, plus then Miller and Violet meeting each other was so much fun。 This really was a wonderful addition to the Pucked series and not one to miss! 。。。more
Kristen,
WOW! Okay this book, Where it Begins, was everything I didn’t know I needed and more! Buck/Millers dad Sydney isn’t a standout in my brain from the Pucked series, but Violets mom Shye absolutely was and I loved every minute of this prequel to the Pucked series, and seeing Shye and Sidney fall in love 🥰🥰。 It’s a short novella and absolutely had me enthralled and back in the very beginning。 I’ve been itching for a Pucked re-read for a while, and this prequel novella finalizes that need for me! Hig WOW! Okay this book, Where it Begins, was everything I didn’t know I needed and more! Buck/Millers dad Sydney isn’t a standout in my brain from the Pucked series, but Violets mom Shye absolutely was and I loved every minute of this prequel to the Pucked series, and seeing Shye and Sidney fall in love 🥰🥰。 It’s a short novella and absolutely had me enthralled and back in the very beginning。 I’ve been itching for a Pucked re-read for a while, and this prequel novella finalizes that need for me! Highly recommend everyone checks out the entire Pucked series, and Where it Begins。 And if you haven’t read Pucked, but want a short and sweet novella to help reach those end of the year Goodreads goals, look no further than Where it Begins! 😊 。。。more
Kali Dempsey,
5/5 ⭐3/5 🌶️As if I didn't love Sidney and Skye enough, Helena gives us their love story in this Pucked novella and it's flippin' adorable and everything I could have hoped for。 Skye is so much like Violet and it about unalived me watching them together while Vi was growing up。 And seeing Sidney be an absolute doll to Skye and Violet and best single dad ever to Buck was the best。 I think one of my favorite parts was watching Violet and Buck come to know each other and see the foundation for their 5/5 ⭐3/5 🌶️As if I didn't love Sidney and Skye enough, Helena gives us their love story in this Pucked novella and it's flippin' adorable and everything I could have hoped for。 Skye is so much like Violet and it about unalived me watching them together while Vi was growing up。 And seeing Sidney be an absolute doll to Skye and Violet and best single dad ever to Buck was the best。 I think one of my favorite parts was watching Violet and Buck come to know each other and see the foundation for their sibling relationship。 This made me want to start Pucked all over and I can't wait to dive back in now。 。。。more
Melanie,
* 4。5 stars *It was so much fun being back in the Pucked world! Sydney and Skye have been around since the first book and I loved getting a this glimpse into how they met and began dating。 For some reason I had this picture of Skye in my head and this book proved me so wrong, she is an older version of Violet with the same struggles with word vomit and wars with gastro demons! Sydney is a straight up single dad stud, he is like a sexy teddy bear。 As much as I liked Sydney and Skye, teenage Viole * 4。5 stars *It was so much fun being back in the Pucked world! Sydney and Skye have been around since the first book and I loved getting a this glimpse into how they met and began dating。 For some reason I had this picture of Skye in my head and this book proved me so wrong, she is an older version of Violet with the same struggles with word vomit and wars with gastro demons! Sydney is a straight up single dad stud, he is like a sexy teddy bear。 As much as I liked Sydney and Skye, teenage Violet and Buck (and the great scene with Randy) completely stole the show! I was cracking up during their scenes… honestly I think I was laughing nonstop for the last quarter of the book! 。。。more
The Paperbook Princess ,
I loved loved loved this Novella Syd and Skye。 You really see where violet gets her querks。 Skye is such a great mom and when Syd and her meet he becomes a really good dad she didn't have。 You also see young Miller as well and I love they connected so quickly。 Must read! I loved loved loved this Novella Syd and Skye。 You really see where violet gets her querks。 Skye is such a great mom and when Syd and her meet he becomes a really good dad she didn't have。 You also see young Miller as well and I love they connected so quickly。 Must read! 。。。more
MELISSA *Mel Reader*,
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Mandy & Lo,
This book gave everything I wanted! I loved Sidney and Skye’s story made you laugh out loud! You see teenage Miller, Violet and Randy。 It makes you smile。 I loved every moment and it is must read! You don’t want to miss it。 I loved the start of Miller and Violet’s relationship! It was definitely heart warming。 The book has definitely has its spicy scenes!
Vanessa (When Vane Reads),
wow this story is the perfect complement to the Pucked series, when I read the first book in the series I was so curious about Sidney and Skye and teenage Violet and Buck, and I loved reading their story。 Sidney is so sweet and attentive and such a good dad, Skye made me laugh so much with her lack of filter when speaking and her clumsiness, their scenes are hilarious and sexy and left me with a smile on my face。 It was so fun, and Violet and Skye together are so hilarious! I love them so much W wow this story is the perfect complement to the Pucked series, when I read the first book in the series I was so curious about Sidney and Skye and teenage Violet and Buck, and I loved reading their story。 Sidney is so sweet and attentive and such a good dad, Skye made me laugh so much with her lack of filter when speaking and her clumsiness, their scenes are hilarious and sexy and left me with a smile on my face。 It was so fun, and Violet and Skye together are so hilarious! I love them so much Where It Begins is the perfect way to start this series, it made me laugh out loud and entertained me from start to finish。 Super recommended for fans of Helena Hunting and this series。 。。。more
Memorymaven,
This prequel to the Pucked series follows the moments when Skye (Violet’s mom) and Sidney (Buck’s Dad) meet and fall in love。 From their first meet cute to meeting the kids to the wedding that started it all, this relationship sees it's ups and downs。 Blended families can be hard to make work, but love and laughter makes this family stronger。This novella has all the things that I've come to love about Helena’s books。 Characters that are flawed and hilarious? Check。 Crazy awkward situations? Chec This prequel to the Pucked series follows the moments when Skye (Violet’s mom) and Sidney (Buck’s Dad) meet and fall in love。 From their first meet cute to meeting the kids to the wedding that started it all, this relationship sees it's ups and downs。 Blended families can be hard to make work, but love and laughter makes this family stronger。This novella has all the things that I've come to love about Helena’s books。 Characters that are flawed and hilarious? Check。 Crazy awkward situations? Check。 Spicy scenes? Check。 Helena is the queen of writing embarrassing moments and this prequel is jam-packed with them! This was a fun read that made me fall in love with these characters all over again。 。。。more
Cassandra Martin,
This book felt like I was visiting a close friend I hadn’t seen in forever。 Helena Hunting did such a fantastic job of giving us teenage Miller and Violet and see how they grew up (and got quite a few of their mannerisms)。 Sidney and Skye stole the show with their blazing chemistry, Skye’s missing filter, and their ability to be flexible single parents balancing their teenage kids, work, and dating。 Definitely a must read for those who read and loved Pucked。
kgagnon,
I loved this beautiful, sweet and steamy story about the complications of single parents of teens trying to date。 Sidney Butterson and Skye Hall are the single parents to Miller and Violet, two great characters, with their own books, in Huntings' fabulous Pucked series。 Sidney and Skye aren't looking for love but have an instant attraction when they have their first awkward and hilarious meet cute。 They slowly reconnect and try to date, only to be thwarted repeatedly in the most comical ways。 I I loved this beautiful, sweet and steamy story about the complications of single parents of teens trying to date。 Sidney Butterson and Skye Hall are the single parents to Miller and Violet, two great characters, with their own books, in Huntings' fabulous Pucked series。 Sidney and Skye aren't looking for love but have an instant attraction when they have their first awkward and hilarious meet cute。 They slowly reconnect and try to date, only to be thwarted repeatedly in the most comical ways。 I love how Sidney and Skye understand what they are up against。 They appreciate the way they each put the kids first, and find their own way to build a strong relationship and blended family。 I loved their playful banter, and the chemistry between Sid and Skye was explosive! This is the perfect blend of hilarious humor, sweet romance and hot passion。 What a perfect introduction into Hunting's hockey series, Pucked! 。。。more
Pam Conway,
Helena Hunting knows how to write laugh out loud funny books & this one is no exception!! Skye & Violet are hysterical!! You can’t help but be entertained by Sidney, Skye, Violet & Miller。 I didn’t put the book down until it was finished & it ended way too fast!! You definitely need to read this, you are totally missing out if you don’t。 I voluntarily read for an honest review。
Lisa,
I have always wondered about where Skye and Sidney got their start and this read did not disappoint in quenching that curiosity。 This quick read is an easy 5 start read and a great prequel to the Pucked series。Here we get to see both Miller aka Buck and Violet during their teenage years while their parents start a relationship。 In typical Pucked series fashion this was an awesome read that shows that both Miller and Violet have not changed since their teenage years and where they get some of the I have always wondered about where Skye and Sidney got their start and this read did not disappoint in quenching that curiosity。 This quick read is an easy 5 start read and a great prequel to the Pucked series。Here we get to see both Miller aka Buck and Violet during their teenage years while their parents start a relationship。 In typical Pucked series fashion this was an awesome read that shows that both Miller and Violet have not changed since their teenage years and where they get some of their mannerisms。 Skye and Sidney both had instant attraction and were perfect for each other。 Their story was laugh out loud funny at times with the antics that occurred throughout their story。 The chemistry between them was off the charts and the overall story had me hooked from page one。 Overall, this quick read was great one that I would recommend to others。 。。。more
Hayley,
Warning: this book will cause you to laugh out loud inappropriately and should not be read in libraries, or quiet locations where bursts of laugher would be unwelcome。 For years we have wondered about the origin story of Violet and Miller’s parents and in this brilliantly hilarious novella Helena Hunting has given us all the word vomiting, awkwardly hilarious moments of Skye and Sidney’s love story。 I laughed out lout more times during this read than I have reading any book in a long time。 Skye Warning: this book will cause you to laugh out loud inappropriately and should not be read in libraries, or quiet locations where bursts of laugher would be unwelcome。 For years we have wondered about the origin story of Violet and Miller’s parents and in this brilliantly hilarious novella Helena Hunting has given us all the word vomiting, awkwardly hilarious moments of Skye and Sidney’s love story。 I laughed out lout more times during this read than I have reading any book in a long time。 Skye is just as, if not more awkward than Violet, and Sidney seems to find it endearing。 Some of my favorite parts of this book are the chapters from Violet and Miller’s POV。 Some Easter eggs, lots of witty banter。 This book brought me pure joy。 If you are a fan of the Pucked series, Lies, Hearts and Truths series (or just Helena Hunting in general) you will love this book。I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily give my honest review。 。。。more
Demi,
So I was excited to read the origin story of Violet and Miller becoming step siblings。 What I wasn’t ready for was how fun a read this would truly be。 Violets mother Skye meets Millers father Sidney in a coffee shop mishap。 Skye is so much like Violet it’s hilarious。 I truly laughed out loud so many times my husband thought I was crazy。 The whole story is sweet, funny and steamy as well。 Loved getting to know Miller and Vi as teens。 All of these characters are such great people any glimpse into So I was excited to read the origin story of Violet and Miller becoming step siblings。 What I wasn’t ready for was how fun a read this would truly be。 Violets mother Skye meets Millers father Sidney in a coffee shop mishap。 Skye is so much like Violet it’s hilarious。 I truly laughed out loud so many times my husband thought I was crazy。 The whole story is sweet, funny and steamy as well。 Loved getting to know Miller and Vi as teens。 All of these characters are such great people any glimpse into their lives is so o appreciated! This is Gold! 。。。more
Lizs。book。nook ||Elizabeth||,
This was the most perfect novella! The Pucked series is and always will be one of my favorite series。 Getting Sidney and Skye’s origin story makes me so ridiculously happy! Seeing them fall in love, Miller and Violet meet and bond, and all of them becoming a happy family makes my heart soar。 This was everything I never knew I needed and it was utter perfection。