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| Arctic Titans of Northwood U Book 8 |
Andrei Sokolov has been my best friend for as long as I can remember.
We have played defense together since peewee hockey. We have been inseparable through every game, every road trip, and every bad decision.
Now we are back for our sophomore year at Northwood U, living in the same teamhouse, chasing the same championship dreams, and stuck in the middle of a brand new mess.
The Arctic Titans have been turned into the stars of a season-long docuseries, and apparently, I am the Ladies’ Man. Andrei is the Bad Boy Defenseman. We are supposed to play it up for the cameras, but being told who to be makes me itch. And when the edits start leaning into our so-called bromance, things get complicated.
Because lately, I cannot stop noticing the way Andrei looks at me when the cameras are not rolling. Or the way I have started looking back.
One kiss turns into a secret. A secret turns into late-night skates, empty locker rooms, and moments that feel too much like falling in love. And the closer we get, the harder it is to pretend it is just friendship.
Andrei says sneaking around costs him too much. I say I cannot risk losing what we already have. But with the whole world watching, I am running out of ways to hide what is real.
Maybe it's time to give them a storyline worth streaming.
Tempting the Teammate is a standalone novel set in the world of the Arctic Titans of Northwood U and reading earlier entries is not necessary for your enjoyment of this story. It’s a best-friends-to-lovers, gay awakening story playing out before the cameras and the whole wide world. Get ready for secret kisses, steamy nights, and the found family unique to the Arctic Titans series. Return to Northwood U for the happiest ever after in all of romance.
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My Review: 4/5 Stars
In a surprising twist, we have returned to Northwood U! Our story follows Andrei and Griffin. These two have been best friends since they were kids. Their bond unbreakable as they stayed together and played hockey together all the way to college. But as close as they are, they have their own secrets. Even from each other. And the biggest secret is held by Andrei. Andrei realized a long time ago that he was in love with his best friend. But fear of losing Griffin has kept his mouth shut not only about his feelings but about his sexuality as well. But something big is happening this hockey season. Their team has been asked to star in a docuseries that is coming off more like a bit of drama and lots of acting. With a camera in your face, Andrei realizes quickly that hiding how he feels for Griffin is not as easily disguised. And that it may be only a matter of time until Griffin puts the pieces together. Then what will happen to them? Meanwhile, Griffin has indeed been oblivious to Andrei’s feelings but watching themselves and what the outside world thinks of them, he is starting to realize something. His feelings for his best friend is changing. Into something way beyond friendship. But what if it ruins everything? Is this a secret he can keep in the hopes that he won’t lose the one person that matters? Let’s just say these two have some things to figure out but once they do, it’s great! I love seeing a good best friends to lovers romance. And this one was a nice opening your eyes to what is in front of you and realizing that this person by your side was always meant to be there. Glad to be back at Northwood U and I’m looking forward to more!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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