Colorado Bulldogs Book 3: Bad Pucking Roommate by Michele Lenard

 

Colorado Bulldogs Book 3

Secrets threaten disaster in this bi-awakening, MM romance about two teammates who have chemistry that extends beyond the ice, an unconventional roommate agreement, and a not-safe-for-work pair of dice. 

Athletes are notoriously superstitious. Some don’t wash their gear. Others sleep with it. I’ve even heard of a guy that peed on the field to ward off evil spirits. But as far as I’m aware, my teammate Luca is the only guy whose ritual requires a more intimate activity.

I wouldn’t know that if I hadn’t stumbled into it by accident, and even then, I wouldn’t have thought my presence had any effect. But the next day he got on the ice and had one of the most spectacular games I've seen him play. 

One of his best ever.

And it gives me an idea.

At first Luca objects. He’s embarrassed by the things he has to do to play well and doesn’t want to involve me in his sordid activities. But when he realizes there’s no other option he relents, and we become roommates to make things…convenient.

It was supposed to be a means to an end. A way to prolong his career. Things don’t go according to plan.

Now I’m harboring two secrets, both of which could hurt Luca and the team, and there’s no telling how deep the consequences will run if they come out. But one thing is certain—as the veteran player, he’s the one they’ll accuse of being a bad pucking roommate.

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Like many hockey players, Luca has a superstition and routine he must do before every game. But his isn’t exactly normal or an easy one to do. He needs a specific type of hook up and well like I said it’s not an easy one to accomplish. Leaving him stressed and worried when games are starting and he is starting to play bad. He isn’t un-self-aware. He knows this is in his head but no matter what he does, he can’t seem to shake it. That is until his teammate, Justus, accidentally finds himself stumbling across Luca by accident. And when he offers to help him overcome the issue then actually help him fulfill it, well things begin to change. Justus has always admired Luca. Their connection on the ice is insane and a good part of that comes from Justus watching Luca play over the years. But this new thing between them isn’t because he idols Luca. He actually genuinely cares for him and his feelings only get stronger the more time they spend together. Neither expected to learn this side of themselves having always thought they identified a certain way. But their connection becomes so much deeper when they take the time to truly get to know one another. These two were absolutely adorable. Justus who constantly blushes and Luca who realizes that he is capable of having a real relationship with someone. Though things do get complicated when management for their team makes a new rule, upsetting many. But it will take a lot to tear these two from one another. Another fun book in this series! I think this was my favorite. These were such fun characters and it was nice to see a lot of the previous books’ characters.