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3.85 AVERAGE


I am really disappointed in this book. I usually enjoyed both authors but the last few books of this series were really annoying. It's like a bunch of teenage boys not being able to content a single conversation.

Quinn and Vance

PLEASE be aware that this review is meant for my own purposes only in order to help me recall this book and is in no way a reflection of what I think anyone else will like or want out of a book. It is simply a memory aid and a rough voice-to-text which is completely unedited/reviewed for errors. Read at your own discretion.

When Quinn strains his groin, he is terrified to go to the teams athletic trainer advance because he fears being sent down to the AHL and also he is attracted to Vance and it is embarrassing for him. Vance is also attracted to Quinn, but he did not realize the feeling was mutual. One day he overhears Quinn talking to Asher Dalton that he has a crush. After Quinn injures himself while dancing in a gay nightclub, Vance steps in and takes care of him at home. They discover their mutual feelings and act on them. There’s a little hesitation from them both but not much angst. When the team makes the playoffs, Quinn gets nitpicky with Vance, but they resolve it quickly.

This book is cute, but I didn’t really resonate with either of the characters and there’s not as much banter as most of the other Puckboys books.

Connections: Asher Dalton is Quinn‘s best friend on the team. We also meet Bilson who is on the Seattle team with Aleks. We see them during Queer Collective meetups. The other members make brief cameos, including Ezra, Anton, Foster, and Gabe.

3.5 Stars

 

This was such a fun story! Quinn Ayri’s crush on his team trainer, Vance, leads to a sweet and steamy romance full of banter, longing looks, and touching moments. I loved how Vance helped Quinn explore life beyond hockey, and their chemistry was so natural and heartwarming.

Quinn’s awkwardness is absolutely adorable. His mispronunciations and flustered moments around Vance had me laughing out loud, while Vance’s steady yet smitten demeanor added a perfect balance. Their dynamic was refreshing—responsible yet romantic, without the usual PR disasters.

While their relationship was great, it sometimes felt overshadowed by the focus on Quinn’s injury and the hockey season. I wish there had been more moments like in Foolish Puckboy with Gabe and Aleks, where the romance was front and center. That said, their growth as a couple and the Queer Collective’s usual charm made up for it.

The only thing I struggled with was imagining a character with a mustache—definitely not my thing! But overall, this book was another great addition to the series, and I’m already excited for the next one.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
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🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
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🏒MM
🏒Team Trainer / Player
🏒Possessive
🏒Hockey
🏒Forced Proximity
🏒Hidden Relationship

 

one sitting dose of fluff and spice from my favorite duo

Rating: 4/5
funny hopeful lighthearted
emotional funny hopeful 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: Complicated
funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes