Sunday, December 7, 2025

Scoring Chances Book 4: Delayed Penalty by Brigham Vaughn

Scoring Chances Book 4

The last thing Thad Racine needs is to fall for a guy playing for his brother's hockey team ...

As an ex-con, Thad’s had a rough life. Getting a job in the social media department of the Boston Harriers is his last-ditch effort at a fresh start.

He may not be raking in money like his previously estranged twin—the team’s GM—but he finally has a career he likes, a regular paycheck, and some stability. There’s only one if he screws around with anyone working for the Harriers, he’ll be fired.

The last thing he expects is to fall for Graham Pennington.

The golden boy. The high-scoring forward who’s a crucial part of the team. The assistant captain.

Oh yeah, and he’s straight.

Falling in love with his GM’s brother isn’t part of Graham’s five-year plan.

Graham knows what he find love and help lead his team to a Stanley Cup win.

So why do none of his relationships with women ever seem to work out?

After a totally unexpected but sizzling kiss with his friend Thad, he’s confused and a little conflicted. Has he been looking for love in all the wrong places?

Graham’s desire to be with Thad wars with his goal of helping the team find success. Despite Thad’s growing feelings, he’s terrified to risk his new career or the relationship he’s slowly rebuilding with his brother.

When the pressure from their secrets threatens their carefully laid plans, will they be ready to risk everything for love?


********

My Review: 5/5 Stars

I’ve been so excited for Thad’s story since we learned more about him and Gavin during Gavin’s book! Plus the little sneak peek we saw in the previous book about Thad and Graham. Now their story has arrived! Thad hasn’t had it easy in a long time, and when he comes to work for the social media team for the Harriers, he hopes not only to have a fresh start but to reconnect with his brother. But the beginning wasn’t easy and one person who noticed that especially? Graham. One of the guys on the team who held out a hand to Thad and soon they found themselves becoming friends. And it was great for a while. Until they kissed. Graham thought he had a plan he would follow but Thad has thrown it out the window. They spend the summer apart after that kiss but coming back Graham has realized a lot of things. And the most important? He wants to be with Thad. Thad has never had a serious relationship and didn’t realize it was something he could need or want until Graham. But he wants to try. For now, they’ll keep this blooming relationship between them as they figure out how to navigate the unfamiliar together, but there is no doubt what these two feel for one another. As long as they give themselves a chance to explore it. I really loved their story! I loved getting Thad’s point of view and really understanding what he went through and his complicated relationship with this brother. This was such a big step in his healing and he more than deserves some happiness, especially with Graham! Overall, another great book in this series. And with a few possible hints of future stories, I can’t wait to see who is next! 

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

No comments:

Post a Comment