Leighton U Book 1: Iced Out by C.E. Ricci

Leighton U Book 1

All's fair in hate and hockey.

My path to success never included an enemy as a teammate, especially one as infuriating as Quinton de Haas.

Clawing under my skin is his favorite pastime, only feeding the animosity between us as the years pass.

We’re as completely opposite as two people can be; the golden boy and the black sheep.

Constantly at odds or at each other’s throats.

The only thing we can agree on is hockey is our true love, and we’ll do whatever it takes to come out on top.

I never imagined that drive would lead me to do the unthinkable: falling into bed with my not-so-straight rival.

But athletes are a superstitious bunch, and when our hook-ups lead to victories, we tell ourselves we can’t stop.

Besides, it’s all for the sake of the team, right?

*Iced Out is the first in a five book standalone college sports romance series featuring two misunderstood rival teammates, pages of snarky banter, and more secret spicy times than any book should be filled with. Not suitable for anyone under 18 years of age.*

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Oakley and Quinton's rivalry on the ice is clear to any who watch them play against one another. Both can't help but get under the other's skin with their endless banter. Especially with Quinton the hot head always getting into fights and making a fighter out of Oakley the pacifist. What neither expect is to be put on the same team for college. But four years later, they are seniors and ready for their final year of college hockey. One more season to get that championship cup. But this year is different. Oak and Quinn are on the same line on the ice, they have to learn to work together. Too bad it is easier said than done. But when they both attend a party the night before a game and push one another over the edge, the results spark in something neither could have predicted. An epic hook up the night before leads to a W the next day. And when it comes to hockey players, they can't help but look at what was done differently, those superstitious bunch. What starts as a need to keep the good vibes going and the wins coming, lead to the two of them finally letting their guards down enough to get to know one another. And it's only a matter of time before things start changing. There is also a secret that threatens to take down all the good that has formed between the two. Loved this story! It was definitely a fun enemies to lover story that I couldn't put down. Oak and Quinn are such a great match with their constant banter, Definitely looking forward to more books in this series!