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A review by nicola949
Offside by Ryan Loveless
4.0
A really enjoyable story with great characters who drew me into the story. There is great contrast between the two men which made their relationship interesting to watch.
I was drawn to the character of Adam, not necessarily liking him at first, but sympathetic to his situation. Openly gay and a talented and experienced soccer player, he is unhappy with a team transfer. He moves to St Louis with only one plan, finish his contract and get out. He is pissed off and angry at the way he has been treated.
Colin, one of his new teammates, welcomes Adam to the team. They don't get off to the best start but Colin is a friendly and decent guy who gives Adam the benefit of the doubt. Colin is very inexperienced and uncertain about his sexuality, never having given it much thought before, instead focusing on his soccer. A misunderstanding results in Colin giving it a little more thought!
I appreciated the way Adam behaved with Colin. His old ways behind him, he was gentle and focused on Colin's feelings. As well as the romance, there was enough drama to keep things moving along. I also loved the way both men end up making certain decisions based on their feelings for the other - definitely warm and fuzzies!
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I was drawn to the character of Adam, not necessarily liking him at first, but sympathetic to his situation. Openly gay and a talented and experienced soccer player, he is unhappy with a team transfer. He moves to St Louis with only one plan, finish his contract and get out. He is pissed off and angry at the way he has been treated.
Colin, one of his new teammates, welcomes Adam to the team. They don't get off to the best start but Colin is a friendly and decent guy who gives Adam the benefit of the doubt. Colin is very inexperienced and uncertain about his sexuality, never having given it much thought before, instead focusing on his soccer. A misunderstanding results in Colin giving it a little more thought!
I appreciated the way Adam behaved with Colin. His old ways behind him, he was gentle and focused on Colin's feelings. As well as the romance, there was enough drama to keep things moving along. I also loved the way both men end up making certain decisions based on their feelings for the other
Spoiler
Colin 'comes out' for Adam, refusing to deny their relationship and Adam turns down the chance to return to his old team who come grovelling backI now publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!