Stick Side Book 5: Two-Man Team by Amy Aislin

Stick Side Book 5

One wrongful arrest ruined Kris Xappa’s image—and made his NHL team look bad. Now, with orders to keep his head down, the last thing he needs is to develop feelings for his younger teammate—and best friend’s brother. The fact that he can’t stop thinking about their one illicit kiss doesn’t mean anything.

Rory Stanton is perfectly capable of taking care of himself and doesn’t need his brother’s best friend keeping an eye on him. Sure, he likes having Kris’s attention, but he’d rather have it for entirely different reasons. Too bad that one kiss they shared wasn’t enough to convince Kris to take a chance on him.

When an injury lands Rory in Kris’s care, will these teammates be able to see past the obstacles to become a two-man team?

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Rory has had a thing for Kris for a long time. But how do you make your older brother's best friend notice you? Or even take your flirting seriously? Even after a night where Rory had a bit too much to drink and kissed Kris, it wasn't enough to make Kris realize Rory's feelings. Though Rory could probably blame that on himself being drunk. Perhaps he'll just have to pluck up the courage to tell Kris his feelings.  And for Rory, he'll finally get his chance. Though not in the way he expected. After helping a neighbor, he accidentally falls off a ladder and breaks his leg. This results in Kris telling Rory to stay with him while he recovers. Living with Kris? Well, Rory may finally have a chance to show Kris who he is. Not the best friend's little brother, but a guy who has grown up and can stand on his own two feet. For Kris, things have been slowly shifting when he looks at Rory. He's not seeing a little kid anymore, but a grown man. One he is definitely attracted to. But does Rory see him that way too? For Kris, it's not as obvious. Plus, he's got a few other things on his plate. Like the media for turning every little questionable thing into something very bad and false. All his plans to do good after he retires is on the line if the media doesn't get off his back. But through all the bad, Kris sees the good thanks to Rory. These two are so sweet and fit together perfectly. They bring out the best in one another and encourage the other to be who they are. They'll have one another's backs. This series has been really great so far and I'm nearing the end! One more after this. Definitely going to miss all these characters.