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Blue Line Hockey #2
Between the Pipes
When Trey dreamed of one day playing professional hockey, he always imagined it would be for one of the top ranking NHL teams. He never fathomed he’d end up on a last place, farm team and struggling to live from one paycheck to the next. Instead of limousines, endorsement deals and accolades, he’s stuck with a rundown rink, jeering ex-fans and a crappy second-hand truck that only runs fifty percent of the time. Then his life goes from sucky to sucky-er when he’s blackmailed into coaching a group of kids from the local rink. Trey’s never been good with dealing with other people, let alone their mini-versions, so he’s certain it’s all going to end in one huge disaster.
As a member of the Battle Creek police force, Wade is proud of his town. Sure their local hockey team may be in last place, but with the new goalie, things seem to be looking up. When he finds out his nephew is being coached by that very same goalie, Wade can’t wait for a face-to-face encounter. He’s not prepared to find himself instantly attracted to Trey. Especially when it becomes apparent that Trey is hiding something from his past.
Trey wants to get closer to Wade, but knows to do so could spell disaster for not only him, but the rest of his family. Will Trey be able to give into his desires or will the past continue to hold him down?
As a member of the Battle Creek police force, Wade is proud of his town. Sure their local hockey team may be in last place, but with the new goalie, things seem to be looking up. When he finds out his nephew is being coached by that very same goalie, Wade can’t wait for a face-to-face encounter. He’s not prepared to find himself instantly attracted to Trey. Especially when it becomes apparent that Trey is hiding something from his past.
Trey wants to get closer to Wade, but knows to do so could spell disaster for not only him, but the rest of his family. Will Trey be able to give into his desires or will the past continue to hold him down?
123 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2011
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Stephani Hecht
250 books862 followersStephani Hecht is a happily married mother of two. Born and raised in Michigan, she loves all things about the state, from the frigid winters to the Detroit Red Wings hockey team. Go Wings! You can usually find her snuggled up to her laptop, creating her next book or gorging on caffeine at her favorite coffee shop.
When she’s not running around like crazy, trying to get her kids to their various activities, she’s currently working on numerous projects. In the coming months, she has several books coming out with eXtasy Books in both The Lost Shifter Series and Drone Vampire Chronicles, plus a few additional projects that are still in the development stages.
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When she’s not running around like crazy, trying to get her kids to their various activities, she’s currently working on numerous projects. In the coming months, she has several books coming out with eXtasy Books in both The Lost Shifter Series and Drone Vampire Chronicles, plus a few additional projects that are still in the development stages.
Visit Stephani on the web at:
Email her at:
archangelwriter@yahoo.com
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March 3, 2011
3.5 stars
The first book Offside Pass is one of the most heartfelt of Stephani Hecht's stories; so I definitely excited with this one, since it's Trey's story (and he has suffered such hard life, I cannot help for wanting him to have his HEA)
Unfortunately, this story suffers from its length. It is tad too short for building the kind of relationship I want to see from Trey and Wade. It has a very good basis for conflict, since Wade is a cop, and it's complicated because of Trey's past. However, the focus sort of shift in the middle, since Stephani inserts Brock (the oldest brother) to interact with Trey, and it takes away the build-up that I want to see. When it comes in the end, I feel like there is not enough intensity, and Wade seems to accept everything that happens without Trey actually tells anything about it. It's too bad, since I like these brothers.
Still, I give it an extra half stars (from the so-so 3 stars) because I do like Trey ... and I love how he interacts with the kids when he coaches them.
The first book Offside Pass is one of the most heartfelt of Stephani Hecht's stories; so I definitely excited with this one, since it's Trey's story (and he has suffered such hard life, I cannot help for wanting him to have his HEA)
Unfortunately, this story suffers from its length. It is tad too short for building the kind of relationship I want to see from Trey and Wade. It has a very good basis for conflict, since Wade is a cop, and it's complicated because of Trey's past. However, the focus sort of shift in the middle, since Stephani inserts Brock (the oldest brother) to interact with Trey, and it takes away the build-up that I want to see. When it comes in the end, I feel like there is not enough intensity, and Wade seems to accept everything that happens without Trey actually tells anything about it. It's too bad, since I like these brothers.
Still, I give it an extra half stars (from the so-so 3 stars) because I do like Trey ... and I love how he interacts with the kids when he coaches them.
February 27, 2017
2.7 Stars
Barely Meh. Points deducted for stupid editing errors (facilities/faculties, suite/suit, owe/own...just to name a few) and poor characterization. I really couldn't give a rat's ass about either of the MCs by the end of the book and that's just sad.
(And yet another example of what I will make myself read in order to complete a challenge; this time it was for Whips & Kisses - I needed a Hockey book and I'm trying to avoid re-reads; thank heavens it also at least counted for Spellapalooza.)
Barely Meh. Points deducted for stupid editing errors (facilities/faculties, suite/suit, owe/own...just to name a few) and poor characterization. I really couldn't give a rat's ass about either of the MCs by the end of the book and that's just sad.
(And yet another example of what I will make myself read in order to complete a challenge; this time it was for Whips & Kisses - I needed a Hockey book and I'm trying to avoid re-reads; thank heavens it also at least counted for Spellapalooza.)
May 12, 2011
Trey Canton has experienced more than most men his age: abuse, death, and the loss of an up-and-coming hockey career. After word got out that Trey was gay, he lost the chance to play for a professional hockey team. It also cost him what bit of normalcy he had in his life at the hands of an abusive father.
Trey and his older twin brothers, Chad and Devon, play for the same rundown hockey farm team, the Hawks. Chad and Devon are the kind of brothers any person would love to have. They sacrificed their professional hockey careers to protect their little brother. They helped cover a dark secret in the family's past and Devon announced that he was gay too to help take the spotlight off his little brother. These men are extremely overprotective--almost to a fault. They inadvertently treat Trey like a stupid naïve kid and their lack of faith in him causes him to feel about two feet tall.
Trey is a complicated character. He’s a funny jokester but he does that to cover his lack of self confidence. He’s one of the best goaltenders ever to grace the sport but that’s the only thing he thinks he’s good for. He believes he isn’t worth being loved due to his troubled past. That’s until a sexy police officer steps into his life and proves to him he’s more than just a hockey player.
Wade is a fan of goalie Trey Canton, but not until he meets him does he start to believe in the old saying love at first sight. Wade knows Trey and his brothers are keeping a secret and he has his suspicions but all in all it doesn’t matter, he knows what he wants, and that’s Trey. As you read you have the hope that Wade can prove to Trey he’s so much more just a pretty face and that he is someone a person can fall completely in love with.
This story deals with some serious issues but also has its funny moments. The dialogue is well written and keeps you glued to the story. Ms. Hecht has put together a very touching love story that shows everyone is worth being loved. This is the second story in the Blue Line Hockey series. This story can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the first in this series Offside Pass. You get more background story on Trey and his brothers. This is a story and series I highly recommend to read, you’ll be happy you did.
originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
Trey and his older twin brothers, Chad and Devon, play for the same rundown hockey farm team, the Hawks. Chad and Devon are the kind of brothers any person would love to have. They sacrificed their professional hockey careers to protect their little brother. They helped cover a dark secret in the family's past and Devon announced that he was gay too to help take the spotlight off his little brother. These men are extremely overprotective--almost to a fault. They inadvertently treat Trey like a stupid naïve kid and their lack of faith in him causes him to feel about two feet tall.
Trey is a complicated character. He’s a funny jokester but he does that to cover his lack of self confidence. He’s one of the best goaltenders ever to grace the sport but that’s the only thing he thinks he’s good for. He believes he isn’t worth being loved due to his troubled past. That’s until a sexy police officer steps into his life and proves to him he’s more than just a hockey player.
Wade is a fan of goalie Trey Canton, but not until he meets him does he start to believe in the old saying love at first sight. Wade knows Trey and his brothers are keeping a secret and he has his suspicions but all in all it doesn’t matter, he knows what he wants, and that’s Trey. As you read you have the hope that Wade can prove to Trey he’s so much more just a pretty face and that he is someone a person can fall completely in love with.
This story deals with some serious issues but also has its funny moments. The dialogue is well written and keeps you glued to the story. Ms. Hecht has put together a very touching love story that shows everyone is worth being loved. This is the second story in the Blue Line Hockey series. This story can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the first in this series Offside Pass. You get more background story on Trey and his brothers. This is a story and series I highly recommend to read, you’ll be happy you did.
originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
July 21, 2011
Younger brother/goalie Trey is "blackmailed" by the reporter whose keeping his secret into helping her sister's young son whose the worst goalie ever. Trey's not thrilled, but he finds meeting the kid's uncle isn't bad. Except for one thing, Wade is a cop, and everyone continues to tell Trey how important it is to keep their secret about his father's death, however he can't stay away. Wade is the first guy who doesn't treat him like a convenient or celebrity fuck. Then their older drug addict brother Brock shows up, on the run from the cops, and soon Trey is keeping secrets from everyone as he tries to believe Brock wants to change his addict ways. I was very happy to see Trey get his HEA after the horrible abuse he suffered at the hands of his father and I was kind of annoyed with Devon who seemed more interested in protecting his ass than seeing Trey happy, but he came around. Wade and Trey maybe fall a bit fast for my taste, but on the whole it left you feeling good for Trey even though Brock managed to destroy a bit of his trusting nature by his behaviour.
February 5, 2012
This was a great second part to the Blue Line Hockey Series. Trey, the youngest of the brothers has a lot of insecurity issues but Wade, an officer on the Battle Creek police force, has a strong personality and is exactly what Trey needs. Trey's been through a lot and doesn't feel like he will ever have the chance for a real relationship, which is what Wade wants to give him. But because of his past, and his family secret, and who Wade is, his brothers want him to end things with Wade. After getting a taste of what Wade has to offer though, he's more than willing to fight for what he wants, and what he's finally learning to believe that he deserves. I it was a really sweet story. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
April 24, 2015
This was another re-read for me and once again it did not live up to my original memory. I had planned on re-reading the entire Blue Line Hockey series, but have now decided to let my original memory of the series rest. It's just better that way. :)
I did like this better than the first one, most likely because one of the MCs was a police officer. So, again, I can recommend this to M/M romance fans of hockey, but just plain 'ol M/M romance fans, there is way too much out there far better than this to read, so I cannot recommend it.
I did like this better than the first one, most likely because one of the MCs was a police officer. So, again, I can recommend this to M/M romance fans of hockey, but just plain 'ol M/M romance fans, there is way too much out there far better than this to read, so I cannot recommend it.
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January 24, 2023This is the second book in the series. In the first book we saw Devon get his happy ending. This time the focus is on Trey.
Trey is one of the Canton brothers. They have experienced a very hard upbringing and family tragedy which has reflected in their fall from grace in the hockey world. Trey's brothers, particularly Devon, are paranoid that family secrets may be revealed and are adamant that this means Trey can't date Wade, a policeman and the brother of a friend.
Once again, a nice story with a happy ending.
Trey is one of the Canton brothers. They have experienced a very hard upbringing and family tragedy which has reflected in their fall from grace in the hockey world. Trey's brothers, particularly Devon, are paranoid that family secrets may be revealed and are adamant that this means Trey can't date Wade, a policeman and the brother of a friend.
Once again, a nice story with a happy ending.
June 14, 2011
The story is somewhat shallow, but it is a novella so it's a little more excusable. The biggest problems I had with this book were 1- the editing was atrocious and 2- the conflict wasn't very believable. The first thing the author has little control over, but the second... Unfortunately, I can't recommend this book.
March 29, 2012
I'm happy to see Trey's story, I liked him in the first book!
Good and intense read, I liked the dynamic between Trey and Wade, Trey with kids was so cute too; and wow, I didn't think I could've been pissed at Davon, given how much I liked him in the previous book, but well - for all the 2 minutes and several paragraphs I really wanted to slug him! xD Glad he improved fast, though )))
Good and intense read, I liked the dynamic between Trey and Wade, Trey with kids was so cute too; and wow, I didn't think I could've been pissed at Davon, given how much I liked him in the previous book, but well - for all the 2 minutes and several paragraphs I really wanted to slug him! xD Glad he improved fast, though )))
March 4, 2011
Good m/m romance about another of the battling hockey brothers of Battle Creek. He doesn't want to date a cop because of a dark family secret or two, but he just can't help himself. I wanted this to be a bit longer, because an awful lot of things were included for a story of this length.
March 2, 2011
Hockey suddenly became a lot more interesting!
February 17, 2015
It's been so long since I read the first book in this series that it took me a while to get back in to it. I enjoyed the storyline but it did seem that everything happened very quickly.
November 16, 2023
Me encanta Trey desde el libro anterior y creo que la autora abuso con el drama del pasado con su papá, pobrecito. Solo quiero que sea feliz.
June 14, 2015
Der Eishockey-Goolie Trey wurde wie seine Brüder Brock, Chad und Devon von ihrem Vater schon als Kind zu Höchstleistungen gedrillt. Ausser Sport gab es nichts im Leben der Familie Canton. Doch trotz aller Begeisterung für den Sport und der Begabung – Trey war und ist nicht perfekt. Und sein unfreiwilliges Outing hat nicht nur sein Leben, sondern auch das seiner Brüder verändert und die Familie in große Schwierigkeiten gebracht. Jahre später sind die Eltern gestorben, Brock im Drogensumpf verloren und die übrigen Brüder spielen statt in der NHL in der Provinz.
Die Reporterin Amy, die alle Geheimnisse der Canton Brüder ausgegraben hat, ‘erpresst’ Trey. Er soll ihrem Neffen helfen, der selbst Eishockey spielt. Zwar weiss Trey, dass Amy ihn und seine Brüder nicht verraten wird, geht jedoch auf die Erpressung ein und kümmert sich um Andy. Dabei lernt er auch Amys Bruder und Andys Onkel Wade kennen. Sofort zündet es zwischen den beiden Männern. Nur zu blöd, dass Wade in Cop ist. Und Cops sind wie Reporter – böse!! Nicht zu daten.
Allerdings ist Wade ziemlich hartnäckig und Trey gibt ihm nach. Obwohl es nur ein One-Night-Stand sein soll, wird mehr daraus und das schlägt wiederum Devon – Treys Bruder – schwer auf den Magen. Der überfürsorgliche und besorgte Devon sieht schon die nächsten Probleme auf die Brüder zukommen. Doch Wade ist nicht nur Cop, sondern auch verliebt und macht schnell klar dass er nicht an Schmutzwäsche interessiert ist.
Das Buch ist wie schon der Vorgängerteil nett und witzig geschrieben. Großes Drama baut sich nicht auf, auch wenn es zu einer unerfreulichen Begebenheit mit Brock kommt, die Trey ziemlich erschüttert zurück lässt. Doch es gibt ja Wade, der sich als Anker und großer Rückhalt für Trey erweist. Treys Geschichte hat mir noch besser gefallen, als die seines älteren Bruders Devon. Vielleicht auch, weil Trey einfach ein wirklich witziger und irgendwie verrückter Kerl ist.
Die Reporterin Amy, die alle Geheimnisse der Canton Brüder ausgegraben hat, ‘erpresst’ Trey. Er soll ihrem Neffen helfen, der selbst Eishockey spielt. Zwar weiss Trey, dass Amy ihn und seine Brüder nicht verraten wird, geht jedoch auf die Erpressung ein und kümmert sich um Andy. Dabei lernt er auch Amys Bruder und Andys Onkel Wade kennen. Sofort zündet es zwischen den beiden Männern. Nur zu blöd, dass Wade in Cop ist. Und Cops sind wie Reporter – böse!! Nicht zu daten.
Allerdings ist Wade ziemlich hartnäckig und Trey gibt ihm nach. Obwohl es nur ein One-Night-Stand sein soll, wird mehr daraus und das schlägt wiederum Devon – Treys Bruder – schwer auf den Magen. Der überfürsorgliche und besorgte Devon sieht schon die nächsten Probleme auf die Brüder zukommen. Doch Wade ist nicht nur Cop, sondern auch verliebt und macht schnell klar dass er nicht an Schmutzwäsche interessiert ist.
Das Buch ist wie schon der Vorgängerteil nett und witzig geschrieben. Großes Drama baut sich nicht auf, auch wenn es zu einer unerfreulichen Begebenheit mit Brock kommt, die Trey ziemlich erschüttert zurück lässt. Doch es gibt ja Wade, der sich als Anker und großer Rückhalt für Trey erweist. Treys Geschichte hat mir noch besser gefallen, als die seines älteren Bruders Devon. Vielleicht auch, weil Trey einfach ein wirklich witziger und irgendwie verrückter Kerl ist.
April 9, 2012
I liked this book much better than the first book in the series. I felt the pacing was better and I connected to the MCs more easily, particularly Trey. He was beautifully written and his inner voice broke my heart. I really liked the Brock-Trey interaction as well and want to learn more about Brock in future stories.
My only wtf moment was the possessive "he belongs to me" overtone Wade started to get towards the end of the book. I'm all for a good jealous/possessive scene but it had too much of a controlling vibe for me. But that's a bit of a squick of mine so if that's your kink, go for it.
tl;dr Enjoyed this book. Would read again.
My only wtf moment was the possessive "he belongs to me" overtone Wade started to get towards the end of the book. I'm all for a good jealous/possessive scene but it had too much of a controlling vibe for me. But that's a bit of a squick of mine so if that's your kink, go for it.
tl;dr Enjoyed this book. Would read again.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 21, 2013
I enjoy the Canton brother stories, probably because the are centered around my favorite sport.
The world is built well, the relationships are well defined. The roles of each brother are pretty clear, until the perfect man for the youngest Canton steps into the picture. For the first time in his life, Trey is defying his older brothers wishes and enjoying his time with policeman Wade. Their relationship builds into a strong bond when Wade sets out to prove to Trey that Trey is more than an easy lay or a pretty face. It takes Trey some time and much repeated compliments for Wade's reality to sink in, but it happens.
The world is built well, the relationships are well defined. The roles of each brother are pretty clear, until the perfect man for the youngest Canton steps into the picture. For the first time in his life, Trey is defying his older brothers wishes and enjoying his time with policeman Wade. Their relationship builds into a strong bond when Wade sets out to prove to Trey that Trey is more than an easy lay or a pretty face. It takes Trey some time and much repeated compliments for Wade's reality to sink in, but it happens.
December 2, 2012
I have mixed feelings about this book. While I really liked both characters, I didn't believe the love story between them. Maybe it's because I didn't get to know Wade very well... Anyhow, this is a must read if you liked Trey in the first book. I rooted for him & completely fell in love with him after reading Cherrypicker. I chuckled at his sense of humor and had a major crush on him by the end of the series.
August 13, 2016
3.5. Another Canton 'bad' brother, Trey, gets his chance to put his demons to rest. Again, a fast paced, enjoyable short story, though a bit longer than Devon's, that draws you into the tale, though I did find Trey a bit 'soft' for how I imagine an ice hockey player to be (I only ever 'see' them in novels and the winter olympics every 4 years, so really know nothing). Need to know about Brock though.
March 3, 2011
Cute, sweet story, nothing deep and a bit short and fast paced, but it’s set in a nice world. Like the first book in this series it gives a peek into the hockey world and I liked seeing Trey’s brothers and teammates again. Trey and Wade are a cute and hot couple and I enjoyed their chemistry. I love me some sports heroes, especially when they hook up with a cop. :) 3.5 stars
June 18, 2014
This was a cute story. Nothing crazy dramatic or angsty or heartbreaking, just a sweet kinda insta-love story. This one was about Trey, one of the Nolan brothers that we met in #1. These stories aren't really long or developed enough to have a real impact but they are quick, fun reads for times when a little fluff is in order.
December 17, 2014
I liked this better than the first book of the series. Wade was such a great complement to Trey and I really enjoyed their chemistry. Their relationship moved fast like Devon and Saul's did but I felt this story had more meat to it for believability. I really enjoyed it.
January 14, 2017
Great story but poor editing
I really enjoy Stephani Hecht's writing, I just wish her books were edited better. There is no excuse for a professional writer misusing your and you're.
I really enjoy Stephani Hecht's writing, I just wish her books were edited better. There is no excuse for a professional writer misusing your and you're.
March 5, 2011
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite series from Stephani! Loved it, can't wait for whoever will be up next!
May 21, 2011
A little more depth than the first.
Still rushed to tell the story of two people who have no back story.
Building on the foundation of the first book helps.
Still rushed to tell the story of two people who have no back story.
Building on the foundation of the first book helps.
May 27, 2011
Awww I loved Trey even more in this one and he deserved to be happy, Wade was perfect for him<3
July 3, 2011
This story was easy and sweet, but I do feel bad for Brock.
December 26, 2011
Sigh. Seriously, who proofread these?
June 28, 2012
Lower rating due to weird police officer reactions.
August 11, 2012
3.5 stars
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