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elmead's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
Talon and Miller might be my favorite couple in this series. I adore the best friends to lovers trope and the bi-awakening trope so this one has it all for me
axy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jessca517's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
swim559's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookschaosnart's review
4.0
While not really the fake boyfriend trope I loved these characters who had been introduced previously in the series. The snark and humor in this story was wonderful.
eesh25's review
4.0
At this point, I'm getting a little tired of reviewing this series. Thankfully though, I'm not tired of reading it yet.
This book in the series doesn't have the fake boyfriend trope, just like next one won't. That's because the series was originally only going to have three books. But, according to the author, these characters were insistent and she had to write about them. And I totally get why. They're certainly compelling.
The protagonists are Miller and Talon, two NHL players finally on the same team. And if you've read the rest of the series, something I highly recommend doing because it's great, then you've already met both. And Talon, especially, is awesome.
Talon and Miller were best friends in college and they partook in a number of foursomes. Though there was no touching involved so so neither made a big deal out of it. Well, Talon thinks neither made a big deal out of it. Miller actually went through a period of confusion over his sexuality. He figured out he was bi. But he's not out to anyone and since he hasn't met Talon since college, it's not like he ever got an opportunity to confess his feelings. But now that they're on the same team, old feelings rise up again.
And you'd think there'd be angst over that. But Talon is such a chill guy that he doesn't really have freak-outs. Nothing beyond ignoring a few phone calls anyway. And honestly, he's my favourite part of the book. He's fun, accepting, doesn't angst and he's a great friend. He supports Miller so much.
Though I do also like Miller. He's simply not in a position to be as fun or confident as Talon. I mean, his career is in jeopardy for most of the book, he's already dealt with having unrequited feelings for his friend and he's simply a more serious person. Though compared to Talon, everyone is a more serious person. So the two balance each other out well. And they just click, to be honest.
This book has a great friends-to-lovers romance. It's basically about two guys who've always cared about each other and finally, the timing is right for them to find their way to one another.
This book in the series doesn't have the fake boyfriend trope, just like next one won't. That's because the series was originally only going to have three books. But, according to the author, these characters were insistent and she had to write about them. And I totally get why. They're certainly compelling.
The protagonists are Miller and Talon, two NHL players finally on the same team. And if you've read the rest of the series, something I highly recommend doing because it's great, then you've already met both. And Talon, especially, is awesome.
Talon and Miller were best friends in college and they partook in a number of foursomes. Though there was no touching involved so so neither made a big deal out of it. Well, Talon thinks neither made a big deal out of it. Miller actually went through a period of confusion over his sexuality. He figured out he was bi. But he's not out to anyone and since he hasn't met Talon since college, it's not like he ever got an opportunity to confess his feelings. But now that they're on the same team, old feelings rise up again.
And you'd think there'd be angst over that. But Talon is such a chill guy that he doesn't really have freak-outs. Nothing beyond ignoring a few phone calls anyway. And honestly, he's my favourite part of the book. He's fun, accepting, doesn't angst and he's a great friend. He supports Miller so much.
Though I do also like Miller. He's simply not in a position to be as fun or confident as Talon. I mean, his career is in jeopardy for most of the book, he's already dealt with having unrequited feelings for his friend and he's simply a more serious person. Though compared to Talon, everyone is a more serious person. So the two balance each other out well. And they just click, to be honest.
This book has a great friends-to-lovers romance. It's basically about two guys who've always cared about each other and finally, the timing is right for them to find their way to one another.
raisinsreads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25