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| Hot Off the Ice Book 2 |
Sometimes the toughest thing to have faith in is yourself.
The first time Paul Dyson met Robbie Rhodes, they ended up naked in Robbie’s bed. The last time they met, on the ice the morning after, Paul punched Robbie in the face and called him something he’d rather not repeat.
Two years later, they’re teammates on the Seattle Thunder hockey team.
Being gay is wrong, unnatural, and there is no room for them in his world. Paul’s heard that his whole life. So when it hits him that he is gay, he does the only thing he can: he shoves himself so deep in the closet he would need a map to find his way out again.
When the chance to fulfill his lifelong dream comes along, Paul can’t say no, even if it forces him to share hotel rooms with the only man he can’t resist. It doesn’t take long for Paul to give into temptation and find himself falling in love with his brilliant, caring teammate.
But as much as he cares for Paul, Robbie is finding it harder and harder to justify hiding who he is. It goes against everything he was taught was right. He feels like he has a duty to come out to the public. He’d be the first out gay pro-hockey player.
If Paul wants to be with Robbie, he will have to turn his back on his family and everything he’s believed in. If Robbie wants to be will Paul, he’ll have to do the same.
It’s going to take them a lot of faith to find their way together in this shiny new world.
Country Boy is a love story about figuring out who you are, who you want to be, and how to get there. It contains sweet hockey plays, a 1976 Corvette Stingray, fancy underwear, and the journey of a lifetime.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36174037-country-boy
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My Review: 3.5/5 Stars
Robbie and Paul met two years ago for a night that neither can forget. But the next day, Robbie was both surprised and unsurprised by Paul's attitude on the ice when their rival teams played. And let's just say Robbie hasn't exactly forgiven Paul for his behavior two years later when they end up on the same pro hockey team. But the two of them are overdue for a long chat and some truths. Paul has been hiding who he truly is for a long time. Coming from a home and a church that has made it clear on their feelings of those who identify as gay, Paul knows he can never come out. Robbie has never denied he is gay but he is shouting it to the world either. Pro hockey at this time doesn't exactly have anyone who is out and representing in the league. And no one seems to want to be the first. When Robbie and Paul are reunited Paul gets a chance to apologize to Robbie for how horrible he was that night and what he was and still is going through. The two of them soon learn that the connection they had back then is still very much there and it isn't long until the two of them give in to their feelings and their connection only deepens the longer they spend together. But things are still complicated and neither can truly be themselves outside of their bubble. They also have a lot to figure out before they can have the happy ending they both want and truly deserve. Love Robbie and Paul! This story really touched on some sensitive topics but did a beautiful job of handling it. Definitely looking forward to the next book in this series!
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