Hot Off the Ice Book 8: Fanboy by AE Wasp

 

Hot Off the Ice Book 8

Fashion, fake dates, and real stakes. Sometimes the only way to win is to break all the rules.

After being dumped by his fiance, Thunder forward Alex Huberdau finds himself questioning the game of love entirely. Clueless about dating, disinterested in flings, and unable to have a normal conversation with women, Alex is convinced something's broken inside him.

Enter Sunny Gonzales—a nonbinary, proudly polyamorous, fashion designer desperately searching for a big break. While their creativity blooms, love seems a luxury that's eluded them, shaded by their fears of a world quick to shun people who color outside the lines.

When Alex learns that Sunny needs a partner for a game show that could be the answer to their prayers, he leaps at the chance to help. In return, Sunny will teach him all they know about love and romance.

With only three weeks to learn all they can about each other, Sunny and Alex embark on a crash course that blurs the lines between friendship and romance. As feelings grow and the game show's climax looms, Alex and Sunny must decide if they're playing to win or playing for keeps.

Fanboy is a story about breaking binaries and subverting expectations. It contains questionable coffee drinks, zoot suits, a talking car, and unauthorized use of a hot tub.

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

After his fiancé dumped him, Alex starts to question what he knows about love. He is definitely figuring out he is clueless about dating and bit by bit starts to realize some things about himself. Making connections with someone is something he needs in order to feel close to them. He can’t find it in himself to do the hook up thing without getting to know them. That becomes more true when he gets a chance to help out his friend, Sunny. Sunny is in need of a partner for a game show that could help make their dreams a reality. So for the next few weeks, Alex and Sunny will get a chance to learn more and more about the other and in doing so maybe even fall in love. Sunny knows exactly who they are. And they are so proud of it. And being around Alex makes them happier than anything. Especially when they learn more and more about who Alex is. These two fit so well. Their chemistry is great and there is no doubt the connection between the two of them is real. I really enjoyed getting to them and seeing familiar faces of others in this series! Another great addition to this series. 

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.