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30something_reads's review
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Oh look, I read my first sports romance book and ended up really enjoying it!
This is a MM rivals-with-benefits to lovers hockey romance told over the course of years during their NHL careers.
I really enjoyed these characters snarky banter and secret hook ups throughout the first half but this story really shines after the moments they realize that they have deeper feelings for one another. The denial, the longing, and then the eventual acceptance was beautifully written.
I would like to read their follow up story, however, I will not be purchasing at the moment due to it being published by Carina Press (a Harper Collins imprint). Maybe once HC agrees to meet the union at the bargaining table for fair wages and more diversity initiatives, I will reconsider 🙂)
This is a MM rivals-with-benefits to lovers hockey romance told over the course of years during their NHL careers.
I really enjoyed these characters snarky banter and secret hook ups throughout the first half but this story really shines after the moments they realize that they have deeper feelings for one another. The denial, the longing, and then the eventual acceptance was beautifully written.
I would like to read their follow up story, however, I will not be purchasing at the moment due to it being published by Carina Press (a Harper Collins imprint). Maybe once HC agrees to meet the union at the bargaining table for fair wages and more diversity initiatives, I will reconsider 🙂)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia and Outing
Minor: Death of parent, Hate crime, Suicide, and Terminal illness
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