Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. The novel fits squarely within the popular player trope in sports romance, a setup you might have seen before in novels like Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker. How did you feel Consider Me handled this classic story of a promiscuous athlete being reformed by love, and what, if anything, made it feel fresh or unique to you?

2. What was your overall experience reading this book? Did the mix of humor, steamy romance, and emotional drama feel balanced, or did one aspect overpower the others for you?

3. How believable did you find the progression of Carter and Olivia’s relationship, from their first tense encounter to their wedding? Did the pacing feel rushed or just right for their story?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Carter’s public identity as a playboy is very different from the private, more vulnerable self he reveals to Olivia. Have you ever felt a disconnect between how people perceive you and who you truly are?

2. Olivia’s initial decision to reject Carter is based entirely on his reputation. Think about the role that first impressions and public perception play in our own lives. To what extent do you think someone’s reputation should influence our willingness to get to know them?

3. Carter expresses his affection through both grand, public gestures like dedicating goals on the jumbotron and smaller, thoughtful acts like ordering Olivia’s favorite pizza. Which type of romantic gesture tends to mean more to you in your own life?

4. Carter fears loss after his father’s death, and Olivia fears she isn’t enough. What does the story suggest about the importance of vulnerability in building a strong relationship? What role does vulnerability play in your own life when it comes to emotional intimacy?

5. How does the strong presence of friends like Cara and Emmett and family like Jeremy shape Carter and Olivia’s relationship? Consider a time when your own friends or family played a significant role in supporting or challenging one of your relationships.

6. Carter’s friendship with his mentor, Hank, provides him with wisdom and a crucial father figure. Do you have a figure in your life who offers a similar kind of grounding perspective?

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

1. The novel is set against the backdrop of professional hockey culture, complete with intense media scrutiny, paparazzi, and groupies. Does the book’s depiction of celebrity life feel realistic in today’s social media age? How do you see the concerns in the novel reflected in the real world?

2. Carter’s character arc shows him evolving from a traditionally hypermasculine, emotionally guarded athlete into a partner who embraces domesticity and caregiving. How does the story challenge or reinforce traditional gender roles? What does his journey suggest about changing ideas of masculinity?

Dive into the book’s structure, characters, themes, and symbolism.

1. The story is told from Carter and Olivia’s alternating first-person perspectives. How did this dual narration impact your reading experience? What specific insights did you gain from knowing Carter’s true feelings long before Olivia did?

2. Courtney serves as the story’s primary antagonist and drives Olivia and Carter’s final conflict. Did you find her to be a believable villain, or did she function more as a plot device? In what ways do her actions serve as an external manifestation of Olivia’s deepest insecurities?

3. The narrative uses recurring motifs like Oreos, the John Mayer song “Something Like Olivia,” and even specific kinds of pizza to build intimacy. How do these small, repeated elements create a private language for Carter and Olivia and build the narrative arc of their romance?

4. What did you make of the on-ice fight where Carter defends Olivia’s honor against Lucas Daley’s insults? How does this moment of public aggression complicate or reinforce his journey toward becoming a more emotionally vulnerable partner?

Encourage imaginative and creative connections to the book.

1. The novel ends on a comedic cliffhanger with Carter’s pregnancy announcement. What do you imagine happens in the moments immediately after he says this? Write or describe the scene that follows from Olivia’s perspective.

2. If you were casting a movie adaptation of Consider Me, which actors would you choose to play Carter Beckett and Olivia Parker? What about your choices makes you feel they could perfectly capture the characters’ chemistry and individual personalities?

3. Rewrite one key scene, like the New Year’s Eve party, from the perspective of a supporting character. How might a different perspective change the reader’s understanding of that event?