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A review by ladymacbeth2024
Zone Entry by Maia Kinley
5.0
5 stars
This was my first book by Maia Kinley and I loved it!
Zone Entry is a low angst love story between two hockey players in their senior year of college, who unexpectedly become teammates and roommates. Their animosity turns into a sort of friendship and then love.
Caleb is such a sweet guy under his arrogant exterior, he adores his family and his best friend, even if he hides his love behind sarcasm and huffiness.
Nick is adorable and shy, he was confused by his new feelings toward Caleb, but he was very brave and never denied his affection.
Nick personal history and his difficulties to speak up for himself don't make him the most talkative guy and that cause tension between him and Caleb. But even with the lack of communication, they still find their way towards each other.
I really liked the slow burn: Nick's sexual awakening is slow and unsure and initially their relationship is more focused on them being friends. The physical side is not rushed and that let them enjoy their closeness by being cuddling and affectionate too. Their relationship was very tender: there are very steamy moments, of course, but overall the emotions play a bigger part in this book. Their first time is so very special.
The guys on the team and Maddox, Caleb's best friend, are all awesome and supportive and I can't wait to read their stories too.
Very much recommended
<i>I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review</i>
This was my first book by Maia Kinley and I loved it!
Zone Entry is a low angst love story between two hockey players in their senior year of college, who unexpectedly become teammates and roommates. Their animosity turns into a sort of friendship and then love.
Caleb is such a sweet guy under his arrogant exterior, he adores his family and his best friend, even if he hides his love behind sarcasm and huffiness.
Nick is adorable and shy, he was confused by his new feelings toward Caleb, but he was very brave and never denied his affection.
Nick personal history and his difficulties to speak up for himself don't make him the most talkative guy and that cause tension between him and Caleb. But even with the lack of communication, they still find their way towards each other.
I really liked the slow burn: Nick's sexual awakening is slow and unsure and initially their relationship is more focused on them being friends. The physical side is not rushed and that let them enjoy their closeness by being cuddling and affectionate too. Their relationship was very tender: there are very steamy moments, of course, but overall the emotions play a bigger part in this book. Their first time is so very special.
The guys on the team and Maddox, Caleb's best friend, are all awesome and supportive and I can't wait to read their stories too.
Very much recommended
<i>I received an ARC of this book from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review</i>