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| Mohegan U Hockey Book 1 |
How can they trust love not to hurt them again?
Benny
I’ll never fall in love again.
I had my chance, and I was the happiest man you can imagine. One day, after a horrible accident, it all came to an end. The only thing left was playing hockey, but it wasn’t enough, and I became my own worst enemy.
When my old school offered me a lifeline, I took it. As a coach, I could at least be miserable in a different place.
But when I got to Mohegan University, there he was—bright and warm, like sunshine. I’d lived in the dark for so long my soul was frozen, but he thawed me out. I started feeling things again, wanting things. For the first time since the accident and dark times that followed, I wondered if there was a chance. I’d never thought about being with another man, but so what? Could I be lucky enough to find love twice?
Cole
I was done. No. More. Men.
I’d always made the worst possible dating choices, and one guy after another took advantage of me. Invariably, I thought I was falling in love. Once I told them, they’d show their true colors and run.
Worn out and unable to stand another heartbreak, I swore off love. I almost had my master’s degree, and playing the piano was a much safer route to happiness.
No sooner had I made up my mind than there he was—hot as a forest fire, yet very sad. When I found out why, I understood. Someday, he’d get married again, but there was no reason I shouldn’t be a friend.
Then he kissed me, and everything turned on a dime. I was getting pulled in again. I needed to protect myself, but the harder I tried, the more I believed in him. Was I making another horrible mistake? Would this time be different, or was I setting myself up for the biggest letdown of all?
Cracks in the Ice is a sports romance featuring hurt/comfort, sensitive men, unexpected connections, first times, an age gap, faculty/student romance, explosive chemistry, hard-earned happiness, and a very satisfying HEA.
Content warnings for partner deaths, traumatic accidents, and alcohol abuse. While these issues happened in the past, they may still be difficult for some.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61367885-cracks-in-the-ice
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My Review: 3/5 Stars
Benny hasn’t had it easy for a while. He lost his wife in a tragic accident that led him to a downward spiral and becoming an alcoholic. But with some good friends, he was able to get the help he needs and is making a recovery. Now over a year later from getting help, he recently hurt his ankle and hasn’t been able to play on his NHL team. But he gets an opportunity of a lifetime when he is offered to coach at his college D1 school. He is tasked with turning the team around. What he never expects is to fall in love again. And certainly with his new roommate who also happens to be a man. Cole has had enough. Every guy he falls for ends up being the wrong one. He is used and treated terrible and he just can’t take it anymore. So when Benny comes into his life, he is determined to stay away. However, he can’t help but be brought into Benny’s orbit. Benny is genuinely a nice guy and respects and treats Cole great, even when they are just starting to become friends. And when things turn into more? Cole isn’t sure if he can believe this new turn of events. A lot will stand in their way of a future together, but if anyone deserves a happy ending, it’s these two.
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