Delay of Game (Penalty Box, #2)

Delay of Game (Penalty Box, #2)

Ari Baran

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Two polar opposite teammates battle their rivals—and their own issues—in this friends-to-lovers hockey romance.  Nate Singer is one of the good guys. As team captain, Nate’s whole deal is sticking to the playbook, supporting his team and keeping his own issues buried. Especially since the team is finally winning, in no small part to his chemistry with one particular hotshot teammate. Zach Reed has a bad boy reputation. And it’s cost him. Zach’s past exploits landed him on the worst team in the league. But that also gave him the best friend he’s ever had. For three years, his friendship with Nate has grown, making them an intimidating duo on the ice—and forming an intense bond off of it as well. When the team hits a skid, Zach and Nate go out with one thing in finding someone for a quick roll in the sheets to get back to their winning ways. Only they end up in each other’s arms—and each other’s heart. And realize that could be exactly what they’ve always needed to win it all.   Penalty Box Book 1: Game Misconduct Book 2: Delay of Game


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    Mar 28, 2025
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    I loved this book. I'm a big fan of hockey romances and this one just hit that sweet spot for me. Zach is a star player who got wild and is traded to the worst team in the league. Nate is the strong and steady young captain of that team. The book picks up three years into their friendship, when they've become best friends who hand out all the time, sleep over at each other's houses, and sometimes in each other's hotel rooms.

    Zach has had issues with substance use in the past. Nate has continuous struggles with anxiety and body image. So they're not perfect.

    They're also idiots. Everyone else knows that they're basically in love with each other, but they are terrible at communicating with each other about their relationship.

    The spicy times are extremely spicy. And it's deeply emotional because these two dummies can't figure each other out. It's just great. If you liked the Game Changers series from Rachel Reid, definitely check this one out.

    I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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