Michigan U Hockey Book 1: Cold Front by Denver Shaw

 

Michigan U Hockey Book 1

I never questioned who I was. Until him.

Niall

I don’t do complicated. As captain of Michigan U’s hockey team, my focus is on the game, not on the charming transfer student who landed in my apartment and upended my routine. Eli shouldn’t get under my skin, but he does—with his easy smiles, his late-night cooking, and the way he looks at me like I’m something more than just a hockey player.

I kissed him once. I shouldn’t have. But for one reckless moment, I let myself want. Now he’s looking at me like he’s waiting for something—something I don’t know how to give.

Because wanting Eli is dangerous. And letting him in? That might be the biggest risk of all.

Eli

A fresh start—that’s what Michigan U was supposed to be. A clean break from my past, from the toxic relationship that made me forget who I was. I wasn’t looking for complications, but then I met grumpy, brooding, and frustratingly closed-off. He barely speaks to me, yet somehow, I can’t stop thinking about him.

Then he kissed me. And for a moment, I thought maybe—just maybe—there was something real between us. But now he’s acting like it never happened, and I’m stuck wondering if I was just a mistake.

I should let it go. I should move on. But the more I get to know Niall, the more I realize those walls aren’t just for keeping people out—they’re for keeping himself safe. And damn it, I think I want to be the one to break them down.

Cold Front is a slow-burn, grumpy/sunshine, bi-awakening MM college hockey romance about falling for someone who might not be ready to fall with you.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221537698-cold-front

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Eli is in need of a change. He transfers from his school in California to get a clean slate away from his toxic ex. He never wants to feel that way again and a fresh start at a new school far away sounds like the perfect plan to him. Though things start off a bit rocky with his new roommate. The grumpy, closed off captain of the school’s hockey team. But that won’t stop Eli from trying to get a smile from Niall. Because despite the front Niall puts up, Eli still feels a connection to him. Niall has kept everyone at an arm’s length since his parents died three years ago. He is focused on hockey and this year his grades need to be a lot better. But then in comes Eli. Throwing off his entire routine and making Niall feel something. Something he hasn’t felt about anyone. And he doesn’t know what to do about it. Until he kisses Eli. Then everything changes. But can Niall really let someone in? Loved Eli and Niall’s story! Both have been through a lot and deserve some happiness. Niall has just been through so much and my heart hurt for him. But I loved that Eli was able to bring him some joy after denying himself of it for so long. And I loved that Eli was getting back to who he was before his ex and finding himself again. I really enjoyed their story and getting to know these characters. And of course the hockey! I always love a good mm hockey romance. I’m definitely looking forward to getting more books from this series!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.