Elmwood Stories Book 4: Thin Ice by Lane Hayes

 

Elmwood Stories Book 4

The hunky hockey dad, the bad boy coach, and a new start...

Bryson 

Elmwood isn’t good for my love life. Sorry. I’m a positive person and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about small town life, but I haven’t had a date, let alone a boyfriend in years. That’s fine. My son is and always has been my number one focus. 

Except now he’s grown and is rarely home. And it’s lonely. 

Yes, the new hockey coach is hot and single, but he’s off limits. Smitty’s trouble with a capital T and his baggage outweighs mine. Besides, we said nothing would happen after “that” night. It was a one-time, never to be repeated deal. 

So why can’t I stay away from him? 

Smitty 

Am I sad about retiring from pro hockey? Honestly, no. I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t in pain. My body needs a rest, but I can’t go home. Everything has changed there and I need a distraction. Stat. 

So… Elmwood. 

Look, we all know I won’t last a whole season of coaching high school kids, but stepping in till they find a better candidate is a good temporary plan. And Bryson’s here. 

There’s something about the hot dad with the sunny smile and bad jokes that makes me feel alive again. Look, I’m not in the market for forever. Been there, done that. I’ve risked my body, but I’m not giving my heart away again. I know thin ice when I see it. 

Or do I? 

Thin Ice is an MM bisexual, small town romance featuring a silver fox dad, a bad boy hockey player, and a new start on solid ground.

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

It was only supposed to be a one time hook up. Bryson never would have hooked up with Smitty if he knew Smitty was coming to Elmwood. Not only is Smitty a now retired hockey player who isn’t out to the  world as bi yet but Bryson’s son doesn’t exactly like him. At least on the ice. And the last time they were on the ice together, fists flew. But things are going to be a lot more complicated with Smitty in town. And while Bryson tries to keep a wall between them, it becomes very hard to do. Smitty thought he had a plan after retirement but then he found himself taking a detour and accepting a high school coaching position in Elmwood. And sure, he will admit that a tiny part of him hoped to see Bryson again. Turns out, he really likes him. And he just wants to get to know him more and find a place where he belongs and where he is happy. Who knew that place would be somewhere like Elmwood. And though they finally give in to the pull between them again, things are still a bit complicated but these two will be sure to figure it out! I loved Bryson and Smitty’s dynamic. They had great banter and were opposites in many ways. But they brought out parts of themselves they never really get to be. They could truly be themselves with one another. It was really sweet! Another great story in Elmwood and I am looking forward to the next one!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.