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Defenseman No. 9: A New Adult Romantic Comedy by Xavier Neal
4.0
Hugo Rhinehart is the silent, watchful and protective defenseman who has been in love with his best friend, Crash, since they were kids. He has kept his feelings hidden because he is afraid to lose Crash more than he wants to be with him. Rhinehart isn't afraid of sexuality and his parents accept and support him 100% but he is afraid of losing Crash. So he has watched Crash be used and abused for years while he is there to be his safe harbor when needed. Until one weekend at the beach changes everything and Rhinehart has all of his fantasies come true with Crash.
Crash has been everyone's dirty little secret his whole life so he has major self esteem issues even though he puts on a good front for everyone. This made my heart hurt for him but when Crash and Rhinehart start a relationship up his insecurities get in the way of everything. Rhinehart has always been there and does everything for Crash - bending over backwards and foregoing his wants to make Crash happy. This makes Rhinehart series book boyfriend goals but it really made me upset with Crash. I was annoyed that he couldn't see how great Rhinehart is, couldn't see everything that he was doing for him - he just took advantage of him. I struggled to like him. But Rhinehart is amazing. He was so caring, giving, loving and devoted. And not just Crash, but to his team and his family. I adored every single thing about him. The relationship that he has with is parents was seriously amazing - I loved how he could talk to them about anything and everything - that when he was hurting and needed advice that was who he would turn to. And of course we cannot forget about the gang - they were all there in full force too. Their comedy and support helped round out this book so much! Despite my issues with Crash I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait for Peck's book.
Crash has been everyone's dirty little secret his whole life so he has major self esteem issues even though he puts on a good front for everyone. This made my heart hurt for him but when Crash and Rhinehart start a relationship up his insecurities get in the way of everything. Rhinehart has always been there and does everything for Crash - bending over backwards and foregoing his wants to make Crash happy. This makes Rhinehart series book boyfriend goals but it really made me upset with Crash. I was annoyed that he couldn't see how great Rhinehart is, couldn't see everything that he was doing for him - he just took advantage of him. I struggled to like him. But Rhinehart is amazing. He was so caring, giving, loving and devoted. And not just Crash, but to his team and his family. I adored every single thing about him. The relationship that he has with is parents was seriously amazing - I loved how he could talk to them about anything and everything - that when he was hurting and needed advice that was who he would turn to. And of course we cannot forget about the gang - they were all there in full force too. Their comedy and support helped round out this book so much! Despite my issues with Crash I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait for Peck's book.