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“If enemies-to-lovers is your trope, then I beg you to pick this book up! So often, especially in contemporary romances, this trope is pushed into a narrative where it just doesn’t pan out. But in this book? Buckle up for YEARS of contempt, unwanted attraction, and fevered hookups. There is a lot of emotional work going into this book (and even more in the follow-up). So be aware that there is internalized homophobia for one of the main characters and homophobic slurs on some pages. Be kind to yourself when you read. I hope y’all love Ilya and Shane as much as I do! ”
— Nicole C. • Read It Again Books
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“OMG I have no words ”
— Tara • FMC Books
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“I went into this expecting some hot gay erotica about rival hockey players and came out of it an absolute wreck. This relationship had more emotional complexities than half the romances I’ve read in the last 2 years, and I did not expect to be this down BADDDDD for a Russian hockey player named Ilya but here I am. Here I AM. Rachel Reid effortlessly created such complex characters and such a beautiful and profound love story that hits you out of nowhere. You fall in love with Shane and Ilya the same way they fell in love with each other: suddenly and without even realizing it, and now you don’t know your life before it. ”
— Paola • Steamy Lit
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“Two rivals with bulging muscles and erect hockey sticks fight the rising feelings that they know they shouldn't have for each other. Spicy, sweaty, angry, and lovely. ”
— Josh L. • The Underground Bookshop
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“This gay hockey romance had me giggling & kicking my feet while I stayed up late to finish it. An easy and addictive read that got me hooked on the whole series, but this one is my favorite! These boys were so fun and sweet and angsty. I got deeply attached to them both, and it was such a pleasure to watch their romance develop over years of secret, 'casual' trysts that turn into so much more. Read if you like enemies to lovers, banter, and spice. And DEFINITELY watch the TV show if you get the chance! (& read the 2nd book in Shane and Ilya's love story, The Long Game!) ”
— Isabelle • Scorpio Books
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“A fantastic love story about two rival hockey players. Spicy af with heartfelt moments as these two men grapple with being queer in an extremely homophobic sport. The TV show did an absolutely phenomenal job adapting the book to the show. ”
— Sammie • Anderson's Bookshop
Summary
Nothing interferes with Shane Hollander's game—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.Pro hockey star Shane Hollander isn't just crazy talented, he's got a spotless reputation. Hockey is his life. Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that, especially the sexy Russian whose hard body keeps him awake at night.Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. They've made a career on their legendary rivalry, but when the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable. When Ilya realizes he wants more than a few secret hookups, he knows he must walk away. The risk is too great.As their attraction intensifies, they struggle to keep their relationship out of the public eye. If the truth comes out, it could ruin them both. But when their need for each other rivals their ambition on the ice, secrecy is no longer an option . . .
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Audiobook details
Author:
Rachel Reid
Narrator:
Tor Thom
ISBN:
9781541431638
Length:
9 hours 32 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Tantor Media, Inc
Publication date:
October 22, 2019
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#17 Overall
Genre rank:
#2 in LGBTQIA+ Fiction
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