Alcohol and a stupid bet got involved, and then eventually confusion and regret. The final night of camp, something happened, and they became cut off from each other. They met at a sleepaway hockey camp when they were 13, and had become friends over the years until the summer they turned 18. They’re total opposites Jamie’s the golden boy from California with laid back, lazy good looks while Ryan’s demeanor is tattoos, piercings, and smart-ass remarks that tries to hide his disdain for his east coast aristocratic background. This story stars two college hockey players, Jamie Canning and Ryan Wesley. His closeness and his scent and the way he soothes me. Everytime we kiss, I fall even more in love with him, and it has nothing to do with sex or lust. There were still some things left up in the air and had a few easter eggs of what was to come, but the ending is heartwarming nonetheless! What It’s About: This is only part 1 of a duology, but I still felt that it stood as a standalone with how things turned out in the end. It still felt genuine and natural with the turnout still being oh so satisfying. It wasn’t as angsty as other books have been, which is different, but not an all that bad choice. The two MC’s complemented each other quite well, in my opinion, and were easy to get behind and support, and were overall just a delight to read! I especially enjoyed the self discovery that one character went through in order to accept himself and how things happen in the story.

I know the subject matter isn’t for everyone: an LGBTQ+ love story (M/M specifically), and it being revolved around sports (Hockey specifically), but anyone who can enjoy a love story with two great characters that have such great chemistry and obviously just belong together, this is a title to look into! This was something that everyone can enjoy a simple feel good story! I enjoyed this title, which was the story of two friends reuniting and discovering that sometimes it’s worth testing those bonds and moving into a deeper and more romantic territory. Genre(s): New Adult Romance, LGBTQ+ (M/M) Total Star Rating: 4 Stars

Him by Sarina Bowen