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Frozen Hearts
The best college hockey player in the nation is hanging up his skates because he's tired of living a lie. Five years ago, Erik Fox was forced by his father to change schools in the middle of the night when his father found out about his indiscretion. Erik had a boyfriend and hockey players do not date boys.
With his college career over, Erik is determined to change his life. Can Erik make peace with the boy he left behind and find the life he wants to live, or is he going to fold under the pressure from his father and everyone else who thinks he is defined by the game of hockey.
With his college career over, Erik is determined to change his life. Can Erik make peace with the boy he left behind and find the life he wants to live, or is he going to fold under the pressure from his father and everyone else who thinks he is defined by the game of hockey.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 2, 2013
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Teegan Loy
21 books85 followersTeegan Loy began writing a long time ago. Notebooks filled with ideas were stacked around the house. One day, she sat down with renewed ambition and something fantastic happened: she completed a story.
Now most of her time is spent writing, but she takes an occasional break to go to the movies, where she imagines her stories on the big screen. She also enjoys watching hockey, filling her IPod with music and driving her daughter around town to various activities.
Now most of her time is spent writing, but she takes an occasional break to go to the movies, where she imagines her stories on the big screen. She also enjoys watching hockey, filling her IPod with music and driving her daughter around town to various activities.
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October 21, 2017
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Oi! Its not the book its me! It took me 3 days to finish this book and it is less than 200 pages.
There are so many good reviews and i thought to give it a try well because it was hockey, but i ended up disappointed.
-The Mc's had a tiny bit of chemistry but i felt it was not well developed, after all they were apart for 5 years then they meet and its all about i love you always immediately, i need you and sex,no talking, no groveling, nothing at all.
- I love drama but the one in this book i felt was way OTP even for my soapy taste.
- At some point i felt uncomfortable the way almost everyone was hitting and slapping Erick left, right and center and he did nothing about it, just brushed it off and decided to take it out on the ice.
-Erick's sister was a bit annoying, she was everywhere it was like this was her book .
-The 180 degree turn Erick's Mother did at the end was unbelievable.
-Erick's Father..........
Overall it was just OK. That's all
May 22, 2015
While our two MCs had quite a few hurdles to jump through get to each other, the payoff was definitely worth it and this turned out to be an absolutely delightful romance. I especially enjoyed the secondary characters and really hope Teegan Loy has plans to turn this first book into a series.
If you like best friends, who find love with each other at a young age but are torn apart by bigotry and hate, big, beautiful hockey players, tons and tons of homophobia and angst, a fabulous love story with some hot sex thrown in, I can highly recommend Frozen Hearts.
If you like best friends, who find love with each other at a young age but are torn apart by bigotry and hate, big, beautiful hockey players, tons and tons of homophobia and angst, a fabulous love story with some hot sex thrown in, I can highly recommend Frozen Hearts.
March 9, 2013
There was quite a bit of ugly happening in this story. We have a fantastic college hockey player choosing to give up a shot at the NHL to stay at school and graduate. He's being pushed on all sides to keep up with hockey and to present a certain image. He decides to push back.
I really liked the MC's here quite a bit, Erik and Tyce. Former best friends, former teammates. It's been five years since they've really talked and as Erik tries to take back control of his life he hopes that there's the possibility that Tyce will forgive him for leaving him behind.
For the most part I really enjoyed the secondary characters here. Erik's teammates/roommates, Dix and Marshy, and Tyce's roommate, Sam. Unfortunately Erik's sister Arielle only has one volume that was scream. She's always yelling at Erik. Always. If she had been toned down just a bit I would have enjoyed her much more. She and one of the other hockey players had a sweet secondary romance and I really liked it.
I would love to see Sam find someone. He was very funny and snarky. He needs to get some. ;)
Lots of emotion here and revisiting old loves and hurts. I liked the flashback quotient which was just right and I loved Tyce and Erik together. They deserve it. Always have, always will.
I really liked the MC's here quite a bit, Erik and Tyce. Former best friends, former teammates. It's been five years since they've really talked and as Erik tries to take back control of his life he hopes that there's the possibility that Tyce will forgive him for leaving him behind.
For the most part I really enjoyed the secondary characters here. Erik's teammates/roommates, Dix and Marshy, and Tyce's roommate, Sam. Unfortunately Erik's sister Arielle only has one volume that was scream. She's always yelling at Erik. Always. If she had been toned down just a bit I would have enjoyed her much more. She and one of the other hockey players had a sweet secondary romance and I really liked it.
I would love to see Sam find someone. He was very funny and snarky. He needs to get some. ;)
Lots of emotion here and revisiting old loves and hurts. I liked the flashback quotient which was just right and I loved Tyce and Erik together. They deserve it. Always have, always will.
January 6, 2015
I LOVED LOVED LOVED this story.... its was so heartbreakingly real... and it makes me so mad... SO MAD that this is what real life is really like... i'm sitting here, crying while i write this, because EVERYONE deserves to love and be loved in return... sexual orientation BE DAMNED... on a happier note, i'm glad that Erik and Tyce got their HEA... watching them fight and find their way back to each other despite all the obstacles in their path was hard to read but it was beautiful in the end... and it touched my heart so much. There are some stories that stay with you long after you've read them, and this one is it for me...
March 7, 2013
I really enjoyed this story. 4 stars.
Although the plot may not have been that original (son forced to change schools and deny his feelings after father finds out he kissed a boy), it hit all the right buttons.
There are wonderful main characters. Erik, who is finally making a stand against his father, "You know Dad, if he wanted me back, I would crawl naked across shattered glass to get to him." and Tyce, who gives him a second chance.
Great secondary characters in the interfering (for all the right reasons) sister and supportive best friend.
Cute romantic gestures that add a touch of sweetness to the story such as and the special messages Erik and Tyce share. "I shook my head and stared at my phone for a few minutes before I punched in the four simple words. Alone they didn't mean much, but when I put them all together, they meant more to me than anything in the entire world. Always have, always will."
Emotional drama and dramatic events.
A happy ending "If you'd open your eyes you could see how much they love each other and no matter what you think, loving someone can't be wrong."
Although the plot may not have been that original (son forced to change schools and deny his feelings after father finds out he kissed a boy), it hit all the right buttons.
There are wonderful main characters. Erik, who is finally making a stand against his father, "You know Dad, if he wanted me back, I would crawl naked across shattered glass to get to him." and Tyce, who gives him a second chance.
Great secondary characters in the interfering (for all the right reasons) sister and supportive best friend.
Cute romantic gestures that add a touch of sweetness to the story such as and the special messages Erik and Tyce share. "I shook my head and stared at my phone for a few minutes before I punched in the four simple words. Alone they didn't mean much, but when I put them all together, they meant more to me than anything in the entire world. Always have, always will."
Emotional drama and dramatic events.
A happy ending "If you'd open your eyes you could see how much they love each other and no matter what you think, loving someone can't be wrong."
November 11, 2015
"Always have. Always will"
Very intense story about a hockey player Eric "Foxy" who's fed up with his life, fed up with others dictating his life any longer.
He's no longer sure he wants to be the professional hockey player without his love of his life Tyce in his life.
Five years ago his father decided to cut Tyce out of his life by shipping him to another school. For no hockey player is supposed to be gay.
But Eric has never been able to get Tyce, his friend he grow up with, go.
There are some pretty harsh scenes about bigotry.. Dammn they pissed me off.
So Eric's and Tyce's HEA was very well deserved..
We both stared at the framed photo of two young boys, lips touching,lost in each other, totally oblivious to the camera.
*recommended*
March 9, 2013
I felt a bit uncomfortable reading this book, mostly in the way poor Erik was treated by everyone around him.
Erik's father forced him to break up with his boyfriend at seventeen. He was shipped off and then made into this product for all that is a sporting hero God. Erik is a great hockey player but he has lost the passion for the sport. Erik has had enough, he wants to finish college, get his degree and then embark on a new life. His father is having none of it so he beats him up, his mother doesn't help and Erik gets beaten up again when he breaks up with his girlfriend.
Erik has two supportive friends on his hockey team and other than them no one else was supportive. Erik's sister was horrible she had more loyalty for Tyce (Erik's ex-boyfriend) than her own brother. Despite knowing what their parents are like and what their father did to Erik. She was a complete an utter cow and if she was my sister I'd have punched her. Poor Erik spent most of his time apologising to everyone around him. HE WAS SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD, he was bullied by his father and was afraid. Erik had NOTHING to apologise for. Especially to his disgusting sister. You have no idea how much I hate her. Awful character.
I understand Tyce's heart was broken, but boo-hoo I'm sorry I'm not going to feel sorry for him. Erik was a kid and it was unfair on him as well. I especially hated the fact Tyce also attacked him. Throughout this whole book Erik took on all the blame and I'm going to say that made me sick. The only real person to be Erik's friend was Dix.
Erik could have done better than Tyce and his sister should have met a timely death. I also found the hockey setting generic and pointless. If you want to write a sports-themed book right look to Sean Kennedy.
Overall I liked Erik and I wished better for him. Everyone was horrible and his mother doing a 180 made me laugh. The story wasn't good in my eyes and all I felt was Erik being bullied by everyone around him and having to take the blame for everything. Poor guy.
Erik's father forced him to break up with his boyfriend at seventeen. He was shipped off and then made into this product for all that is a sporting hero God. Erik is a great hockey player but he has lost the passion for the sport. Erik has had enough, he wants to finish college, get his degree and then embark on a new life. His father is having none of it so he beats him up, his mother doesn't help and Erik gets beaten up again when he breaks up with his girlfriend.
Erik has two supportive friends on his hockey team and other than them no one else was supportive. Erik's sister was horrible she had more loyalty for Tyce (Erik's ex-boyfriend) than her own brother. Despite knowing what their parents are like and what their father did to Erik. She was a complete an utter cow and if she was my sister I'd have punched her. Poor Erik spent most of his time apologising to everyone around him. HE WAS SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD, he was bullied by his father and was afraid. Erik had NOTHING to apologise for. Especially to his disgusting sister. You have no idea how much I hate her. Awful character.
I understand Tyce's heart was broken, but boo-hoo I'm sorry I'm not going to feel sorry for him. Erik was a kid and it was unfair on him as well. I especially hated the fact Tyce also attacked him. Throughout this whole book Erik took on all the blame and I'm going to say that made me sick. The only real person to be Erik's friend was Dix.
Erik could have done better than Tyce and his sister should have met a timely death. I also found the hockey setting generic and pointless. If you want to write a sports-themed book right look to Sean Kennedy.
Overall I liked Erik and I wished better for him. Everyone was horrible and his mother doing a 180 made me laugh. The story wasn't good in my eyes and all I felt was Erik being bullied by everyone around him and having to take the blame for everything. Poor guy.
May 4, 2016
Erik Fox has lived his life to please his family, please his team, and to please just about everyone but himself. And while he loves hockey-–may even need hockey-–he just can’t go on like he has been. So he decides to turn down his chance at the NHL and try his chances at being honest–-with himself at least. He is gay, has always been gay, and has loved a grand total of one man his entire life: Tyce. Too bad he threw away his chance at love when he let his parents ship him off in the middle of high school. Except Tyce has never forgotten him either, and when Erik finds himself suddenly free of his responsibilities and his lies, they might just get a chance at each other once again. Granted, they could also end up killed by some random blue-car driving, homophobic asshole. But who knows what the future holds.
*Clears throat* HOCKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (sorry, thought it best to just get that out of the way)
I’ve been going on a bit of a hockey withdrawal as of late. Games don’t start up for another month(ish) and being stuck in sunny california waiting for the games to begin is a bit like waiting for Christmas. So that basically means I pounced on this book like it was pumpkin pie smothered in dark chocolate and whip cream.
There was quite a bit I loved about this book. The time on ice was great-–a lot of the hockey books I have read of late don’t really spend any time at all on the ice, which is sad-–and just the way that Erik felt when he was playing made it feel real. I do wish he didn’t run away to go skate every time his life started to implode (which was rather a lot) but I do like the idea that on the ice was the one place he was free. And the way Erik goes back and forth on his decision to leave hockey was great. He may have had all the fun in his life sucked out by his father and his expectations…but there is also a part of him that is always going to need hockey. It isn’t just a game for him, it is part of life. I love that. That desire that goes beyond a hobby or fun, that becomes part of you so deeply that giving it up will change you in some fundamental way. Or maybe I just couldn’t fathom a world without hockey.
Outside the rink, however, things are going pretty badly for Erik and Tyce. Yeah they finally found each other again, but someone clearly wants them, if not dead, than in enough pain to wish they were. Part of me really liked this aspect of the book. I was never quite sure exactly who was on what side, so it left it a bit of mystery, but it also didn’t really matter who the exact perpetrators were, but more the general feeling happening on campus. Because it was more than just the threats or the near-misses, that were screwing with Erik. It was the feeling that he was suddenly on the outside of the pack. That he was vulnerable to attack-–especially from those he used to call friends.
On the other hand, Erik’s stupidity in relation to all these threats was a bit of an annoyance. I might have understood why he was reluctant to go to the cops in the beginning, but dude, after your friends have to start taking headers into gardens to escape becoming roadkill, it is probably best to put on your big-boy panties and go talk to someone who can do something. Even if that ‘something’ is just making sure that all the death threats are noted for later on.
I really enjoyed all the characters in this book, not just Tyce and Erik-–though it felt like sometimes Tyce got left out in the cold, as it were, a lot. In fact, I wish there had been a little more time spent digging into what he went thru while Erik was away. Granted, since the story was from Erik’s pov, we were always going to get a closer view of him, than we were of Tyce. But other than them, yeah the secondary characters were really great. I adore Sam. And I liked Erik’s sister, even if she was a bit high-strung. But then, after having to deal with Erik for two decades, I assume anyone would feel the need-–no, the obligation–-to smack some sense into him.
This was a good book, with some great hockey, and some even better characters. The story was fun and sweet, but also a tad spicy. Just a great way to spend my weekend.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
*Clears throat* HOCKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (sorry, thought it best to just get that out of the way)
I’ve been going on a bit of a hockey withdrawal as of late. Games don’t start up for another month(ish) and being stuck in sunny california waiting for the games to begin is a bit like waiting for Christmas. So that basically means I pounced on this book like it was pumpkin pie smothered in dark chocolate and whip cream.
There was quite a bit I loved about this book. The time on ice was great-–a lot of the hockey books I have read of late don’t really spend any time at all on the ice, which is sad-–and just the way that Erik felt when he was playing made it feel real. I do wish he didn’t run away to go skate every time his life started to implode (which was rather a lot) but I do like the idea that on the ice was the one place he was free. And the way Erik goes back and forth on his decision to leave hockey was great. He may have had all the fun in his life sucked out by his father and his expectations…but there is also a part of him that is always going to need hockey. It isn’t just a game for him, it is part of life. I love that. That desire that goes beyond a hobby or fun, that becomes part of you so deeply that giving it up will change you in some fundamental way. Or maybe I just couldn’t fathom a world without hockey.
Outside the rink, however, things are going pretty badly for Erik and Tyce. Yeah they finally found each other again, but someone clearly wants them, if not dead, than in enough pain to wish they were. Part of me really liked this aspect of the book. I was never quite sure exactly who was on what side, so it left it a bit of mystery, but it also didn’t really matter who the exact perpetrators were, but more the general feeling happening on campus. Because it was more than just the threats or the near-misses, that were screwing with Erik. It was the feeling that he was suddenly on the outside of the pack. That he was vulnerable to attack-–especially from those he used to call friends.
On the other hand, Erik’s stupidity in relation to all these threats was a bit of an annoyance. I might have understood why he was reluctant to go to the cops in the beginning, but dude, after your friends have to start taking headers into gardens to escape becoming roadkill, it is probably best to put on your big-boy panties and go talk to someone who can do something. Even if that ‘something’ is just making sure that all the death threats are noted for later on.
I really enjoyed all the characters in this book, not just Tyce and Erik-–though it felt like sometimes Tyce got left out in the cold, as it were, a lot. In fact, I wish there had been a little more time spent digging into what he went thru while Erik was away. Granted, since the story was from Erik’s pov, we were always going to get a closer view of him, than we were of Tyce. But other than them, yeah the secondary characters were really great. I adore Sam. And I liked Erik’s sister, even if she was a bit high-strung. But then, after having to deal with Erik for two decades, I assume anyone would feel the need-–no, the obligation–-to smack some sense into him.
This was a good book, with some great hockey, and some even better characters. The story was fun and sweet, but also a tad spicy. Just a great way to spend my weekend.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
May 17, 2013
Do these people know how to react appropriately to news they don't want to hear? Seriously? The poor MC got punched, slapped, choked by just about everyone - and that's not including what his actual enemies did to him. Jeez.
December 29, 2013
SO-really bad acting..is all I can think to compare this to. If the over-the-top dramatic tone throughout the book doesn't bother you then you might enjoy it more than me.
2 starz for the cover.
2 starz for the cover.
August 24, 2014
This was one of those books that gripped me from the first page. Why? Basically, the conflicts Erik faces are tough (both as an athlete on a professional level and as a man in his personal life), he clearly has no idea how to deal with his emotions, and he suffers before the story really starts. There is also something about his voice, the way he thinks and avoids dealing with life that struck me as realistic and kept me wanting to know what's next. Of course, by the time Tyce is introduced, I was already hooked!
Erik is a hockey player with a very defined image of what he should be like, and whom he should be attracted to. From the very beginning it is clear that, deep down, he has a different opinion, but it is equally obvious that "he cannot give in" to what he most wants. As the story develops, the full extent of the disaster that is his life as a college senior and future hockey professional unfolds: his father terrorizes him, he has a fiancée he doesn’t love, and the one person who was his best friend and secret lover is unreachable for him. The self-recrimination is terrible, and the emotional mess he is in made me cringe.
His initial lack of ability to change this was quite embarrassing, I mean, for a guy of 22 or 23, he had not really grown up to form his own opinions, always falling in with what his father wanted. Now, he is finally paying for it. The rest of the book is about the process of digging himself out of this hole, the new terror that awaits him once he frees himself, and the emotional growing up that follows. Spellbinding, as well as highly frustrating, when he has a relapse – or two.
Tyce doesn't have it easy either, buy mainly because he loves Erik deeply and the man walking away from him almost killed him. I totally sympathized with Tyce, and the way he deals with the situation is admirable. He is also very giving and has some great friends, all of which helps him to deal with Erik's emotional growth spurts.
If you like stories that make you squirm and push you to the edge of your seat, if you enjoy reading about men who have a lot of emotional growing up to do, and if you're looking for a great love story, you will probably like this book.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Erik is a hockey player with a very defined image of what he should be like, and whom he should be attracted to. From the very beginning it is clear that, deep down, he has a different opinion, but it is equally obvious that "he cannot give in" to what he most wants. As the story develops, the full extent of the disaster that is his life as a college senior and future hockey professional unfolds: his father terrorizes him, he has a fiancée he doesn’t love, and the one person who was his best friend and secret lover is unreachable for him. The self-recrimination is terrible, and the emotional mess he is in made me cringe.
His initial lack of ability to change this was quite embarrassing, I mean, for a guy of 22 or 23, he had not really grown up to form his own opinions, always falling in with what his father wanted. Now, he is finally paying for it. The rest of the book is about the process of digging himself out of this hole, the new terror that awaits him once he frees himself, and the emotional growing up that follows. Spellbinding, as well as highly frustrating, when he has a relapse – or two.
Tyce doesn't have it easy either, buy mainly because he loves Erik deeply and the man walking away from him almost killed him. I totally sympathized with Tyce, and the way he deals with the situation is admirable. He is also very giving and has some great friends, all of which helps him to deal with Erik's emotional growth spurts.
If you like stories that make you squirm and push you to the edge of your seat, if you enjoy reading about men who have a lot of emotional growing up to do, and if you're looking for a great love story, you will probably like this book.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
March 21, 2013
A Hearts On Fire Review
THREE & A HALF STARS--Teegan Loy's "Frozen Hearts" is one angst filled, hockey-filled, new adult gay romance. Erik has had to hide who he was for an image he no longer cares for. Pressured to give him his love and best friend Tyce in order to appease a homophobic father has taken a toll on young Erick for the last five years. So he finally put his foot down.
And boy did he pay. It seemed that everyone smacked Erik or had it out for him. Everyone had it out for Erik when he finally decided to be out of the closet. Sometimes I felt the violence was excessive but it did bring a sense of realness to the homophobic pricks out in the world.
Erik and Tyce together were pretty sweet. They had cute sayings and codes - the little x's were an adorable touch. And when they had sex? It was pretty steamy.
The best part of this story? Sam, Tyce's snarky roommate. Oh he breathed life in the story because it was beginning to feel a little repetitive during the middle of Tyce and Erik's love re-connection. Sam was cool and funny. I wanted more of him and can totally see him starring in his own story. Maybe with *cough* Dix *cough*?
My least favorite? Arielle - Erik's sister (Did anyone else notice the "The Little Mermaid main character reference or was it just me? Back to the review) Arielle did a lot of unnecessary yelling, some smacking and obnoxious behavior. The only time she was tolerable was when she was with her boyfriend. He made her antics slightly more palatable.
As a non-hockey fan (I know, what's wrong with me?) this was still an enjoyable read. I do love new adult romance so it knocks it out of the park on that aspect. All of Erik's issues were not magic resolved which I liked a lot since it also lent a sense of realism.
So if you're a fan of new adult, hockey dramatastic reads? You will definitely enjoy this one.
THREE & A HALF STARS--Teegan Loy's "Frozen Hearts" is one angst filled, hockey-filled, new adult gay romance. Erik has had to hide who he was for an image he no longer cares for. Pressured to give him his love and best friend Tyce in order to appease a homophobic father has taken a toll on young Erick for the last five years. So he finally put his foot down.
And boy did he pay. It seemed that everyone smacked Erik or had it out for him. Everyone had it out for Erik when he finally decided to be out of the closet. Sometimes I felt the violence was excessive but it did bring a sense of realness to the homophobic pricks out in the world.
Erik and Tyce together were pretty sweet. They had cute sayings and codes - the little x's were an adorable touch. And when they had sex? It was pretty steamy.
The best part of this story? Sam, Tyce's snarky roommate. Oh he breathed life in the story because it was beginning to feel a little repetitive during the middle of Tyce and Erik's love re-connection. Sam was cool and funny. I wanted more of him and can totally see him starring in his own story. Maybe with *cough* Dix *cough*?
My least favorite? Arielle - Erik's sister (Did anyone else notice the "The Little Mermaid main character reference or was it just me? Back to the review) Arielle did a lot of unnecessary yelling, some smacking and obnoxious behavior. The only time she was tolerable was when she was with her boyfriend. He made her antics slightly more palatable.
As a non-hockey fan (I know, what's wrong with me?) this was still an enjoyable read. I do love new adult romance so it knocks it out of the park on that aspect. All of Erik's issues were not magic resolved which I liked a lot since it also lent a sense of realism.
So if you're a fan of new adult, hockey dramatastic reads? You will definitely enjoy this one.
April 7, 2013
3.5 stars
Erik's whole life has revolved around hockey and he wants a change. Tired of having his life dictated by his father and not being true to himself, Erik decides to take his future in his hands. His decisions leave him dealing with his past, especially with his high school love, Tyce. Although he has been living a lie for the past few years, Erik has never forgotten Tyce, nor the first time they kissed. However, Erik's sister has been Tyce friends all these years and has known Erik's secret all this time. One night Tyce and Erik meet again and every feeling they had shared in the past comes back effortlessly. Can they get over their fears and struggles and find a happily ever after or has Erik's actions and the repercussions that come from them ruined their chances?
I loved this story. Both Tyce and Erik's were interesting characters to get to know, although I would have liked having a glimpse into Tyce's thoughts and feelings and not just what I could get from Erik's point of view. However, it didn't make a huge difference in my enjoyment of the story, but it would have gone a long way into helping me connect to the characters fully.
This is the first book by Teegan Loy that I have read and I enjoyed the way she went about bringing the story together. With an overwhelming range in emotions, some humor and engaging dialogue the author brought to the page a sweet, romantic love story of second chances and new beginnings.
I hope there is a follow-up story about Tyce and Erik's journey because I believe there is a lot more to this couple and their connection than what this story brought.
Erik's whole life has revolved around hockey and he wants a change. Tired of having his life dictated by his father and not being true to himself, Erik decides to take his future in his hands. His decisions leave him dealing with his past, especially with his high school love, Tyce. Although he has been living a lie for the past few years, Erik has never forgotten Tyce, nor the first time they kissed. However, Erik's sister has been Tyce friends all these years and has known Erik's secret all this time. One night Tyce and Erik meet again and every feeling they had shared in the past comes back effortlessly. Can they get over their fears and struggles and find a happily ever after or has Erik's actions and the repercussions that come from them ruined their chances?
I loved this story. Both Tyce and Erik's were interesting characters to get to know, although I would have liked having a glimpse into Tyce's thoughts and feelings and not just what I could get from Erik's point of view. However, it didn't make a huge difference in my enjoyment of the story, but it would have gone a long way into helping me connect to the characters fully.
This is the first book by Teegan Loy that I have read and I enjoyed the way she went about bringing the story together. With an overwhelming range in emotions, some humor and engaging dialogue the author brought to the page a sweet, romantic love story of second chances and new beginnings.
I hope there is a follow-up story about Tyce and Erik's journey because I believe there is a lot more to this couple and their connection than what this story brought.
March 5, 2013
4.25 stars I really enjoyed this story. The writing pulled me in right away. The book opened up with Erik's hockey team winning the championship and Erik decided to make tough decisions regarding his future which included coming out, getting under his father's control and reuniting with Tyce. I loved the MCs together and I loved Erik's determination to change his life. The road was not easy for them, a lot of hate and gay bashing were thrown their way. People Erik thought were his friends turned away because of who he loved. Erik's parents' behavior were one of the hardest parts for me to read. . It was difficult for me to forgive them. I found it hard to believe his mother finally stood up to his father after all those years. Overall, I really enjoyed this book, I was happy Erik and Tyce got their happy ending and things were looking up professionally for them.
May 9, 2017
The two main characters were interesting and likable, but the author surrounded them with so much bullshit that this book wasn't enjoyable and hard to finish. The sister was annoying, overbearing and all she did was yell at her brother and blame him for being a victim of his father's homophobia and staying in the closet. Then the main character, who was living a lie due to homophobia comes out and is shocked at the fact that he is experiencing homophobia. Oh and the book ends with him forgiving his father who violently assaulted him because he wanted to quit hockey and come out. In conclusion straight people really shouldn't write about gay people, and if they do they should at the very least talk to at least one (1) gay person about it so we don't have to deal with bullshit like this lol.
June 1, 2013
There was nothing really NEW to this story, but I loved it just the same. The characters were great, including all the side characters.
May 1, 2021
4.5 Solid Stars !
Wow! A beautiful story! MM college trope us my fave (no clue why) add in a sport, preferably hockey, I'm hooked! This is no different!
Eric Fox is a phenom...He's at the top of his game. National champs, best player, Contract to NHL (no farm team for this guy), a ring for the girl in this life just waiting to propose...only its a noose...because Eric doesn't want any of it. All he wants is Tyce, the love of his life.
His father forced him into a private high school when he found about Eric's relationship. 5 yrs later, Eric wants his own life & he wants Tyce to be apart of it...but can the world allow it?
I was struck by how invested people were in Eric's personal life. Rabid fans, scheming parents, friends, all thought that they had a day in Eric's life. The profound message throughout is 'You have one life, live at to the fullest.' Very true.
I thought the situation with Tyce was too fast though. If he was in such anguish for 5 yrs, Tyce sure rolled over quick.
Bottom line: worth the read!!!
Wow! A beautiful story! MM college trope us my fave (no clue why) add in a sport, preferably hockey, I'm hooked! This is no different!
Eric Fox is a phenom...He's at the top of his game. National champs, best player, Contract to NHL (no farm team for this guy), a ring for the girl in this life just waiting to propose...only its a noose...because Eric doesn't want any of it. All he wants is Tyce, the love of his life.
His father forced him into a private high school when he found about Eric's relationship. 5 yrs later, Eric wants his own life & he wants Tyce to be apart of it...but can the world allow it?
I was struck by how invested people were in Eric's personal life. Rabid fans, scheming parents, friends, all thought that they had a day in Eric's life. The profound message throughout is 'You have one life, live at to the fullest.' Very true.
I thought the situation with Tyce was too fast though. If he was in such anguish for 5 yrs, Tyce sure rolled over quick.
Bottom line: worth the read!!!
August 13, 2013
Formulaic college story about an athlete coming out of a closet. I would give it 3 stars, but few things made me downgrading the book.
MILD SPOILERS AHEAD...
1. To-Studip-To-Live character of Eric. The guy is harassed verbally and more , but he refuses to go to the cops and begs his sister to keep quiet about hate mails.
2. Self sacrificing hero/coward (a.k.a. TSTL) Eric, who leaves his lover to keep him safe.
3.Shouting as only way of presenting one's opinions. Especially annoying in case of Eric's sister who seems to have only 2 modi operandi (the other being moping).
4. Eric's decision to give up skating (and not having any back-up plan), when all his friends are skaters, when all his good memories are connected to the sport, and when ice is his favorite place to clear his head.
MILD SPOILERS AHEAD...
1. To-Studip-To-Live character of Eric. The guy is harassed verbally and more , but he refuses to go to the cops and begs his sister to keep quiet about hate mails.
2. Self sacrificing hero/coward (a.k.a. TSTL) Eric, who leaves his lover to keep him safe.
3.Shouting as only way of presenting one's opinions. Especially annoying in case of Eric's sister who seems to have only 2 modi operandi (the other being moping).
4. Eric's decision to give up skating (and not having any back-up plan), when all his friends are skaters, when all his good memories are connected to the sport, and when ice is his favorite place to clear his head.
August 24, 2014
Okay, this gets 4 stars cuz I love Erik. Like, loved him and want to hug him and I hate what his dad put him through. Ugh and his fucked up sister who was more loyal to her friend (who happens to be her brother's best friend and first love) than her brother. It was fucked. I was wary of the violence and amount of fighting. I concur with someone who said that the message that of one comes out in sports they'll get their ass beat every day is almost unsettlingly prevalent in this book. But I will say I adored Erik and Tyce and all their cute codes (xs and numbers in skates... Just swoon)
But i much preferred Ms Loy's 'Echoes of Us'. It felt very authentic and brought a realistic twist to the old pop star closet case story. This one, while it had swoon worthy moments and I did love Erik, felt a bit melodramatic. Not a bad read though. Held my attention better than the last few books I've read, for sure.
But i much preferred Ms Loy's 'Echoes of Us'. It felt very authentic and brought a realistic twist to the old pop star closet case story. This one, while it had swoon worthy moments and I did love Erik, felt a bit melodramatic. Not a bad read though. Held my attention better than the last few books I've read, for sure.
March 26, 2013
3.85
Good story, likable MC's and secondaries...but how many times can you get beaten up? I know its rough out there, and not every place is MA, but this book makes it seem like a whole town/campus is going to lose its mind when a guy comes out and beat him and everyone he knows. I liked the story but I get sick of the message that coming out is going to mean beatings all the time.
very enjoyable, but that point annoyed me.
Good story, likable MC's and secondaries...but how many times can you get beaten up? I know its rough out there, and not every place is MA, but this book makes it seem like a whole town/campus is going to lose its mind when a guy comes out and beat him and everyone he knows. I liked the story but I get sick of the message that coming out is going to mean beatings all the time.
very enjoyable, but that point annoyed me.
February 22, 2015
This is another book that I really wished was longer. I wanted to see what happened after the interviews. What happened with Erik and his dad. So many unanswered questions. But I'm happy I got to read this book. Erik and Tyce, former best friends and lovers, have been reunited after 5 ling years. The reunion wasn't as joyful as they would have liked, but they stood by each other, and worked to make their relationship work. Loved it.
March 11, 2013
I really quite enjoyed this book and would definitely read more by this author. Unfortunately, I felt that some of the parts were rushed and pushed together and therefore it came off less realistic, but otherwise it was really quite good. The background characters were fantastic, and I found myself invested in their relationships as well.
July 5, 2016
4.5*
“Always have, Always will.”
I loved this book! I must be on a hockey kick at the moment.
The guys have loved each other since middle school. A second chance puts them in each others space again as they try to reacquaint each other. Outside forces are wanting to keep them apart. Loved the sister and all the roommates. I wonder if Sam will have his book? Going to find out now!
“Always have, Always will.”
I loved this book! I must be on a hockey kick at the moment.
The guys have loved each other since middle school. A second chance puts them in each others space again as they try to reacquaint each other. Outside forces are wanting to keep them apart. Loved the sister and all the roommates. I wonder if Sam will have his book? Going to find out now!
February 22, 2019
This book is brutal in depicting how dangerous it can be to love someone of the same sex, to love someone that elements of society say is not okay to love.
But it's also a brilliant depiction of how love can triumph and ultimately is a story of two young men who find each other again and overcome all obstacles to stay together.
But it's also a brilliant depiction of how love can triumph and ultimately is a story of two young men who find each other again and overcome all obstacles to stay together.
March 8, 2013
4.5 stars. Sam's story next? Hah! Maybe Sam + Dix? Why not!
September 11, 2016
3.80 stars
September 6, 2015
This book was so sweet. I loved Erik and Tyce. I really enjoyed this book and hope to maybe see more of Erik and Tyce or maybe Sam
January 1, 2020
Lots of shouting, over the top actions, and poor decisions. Stopped reading at 70%.
October 7, 2023
Words cannot express how awful this book was.
September 23, 2019
2.5 stars
I wanted to like this one more than I did, because I enjoy sports romances and second chance books. But it just didn’t work for me quite like I wanted it too.
There was all of these secondary characters that always seemed to be there when they probably shouldn’t have been. Instead I would’ve liked to have seen more of Erik and Tyce rebuilding their relationship and working through their issues.
Also, Arielle was always showing up and having a go at Erik. I know he hurt Tyce, but his sister was way too OTT and showed more loyalty to Tyce than she did her own brother in my opinion.
This book just didn’t make me feel; I felt no emotion from the characters really.
And I have to mention the amount of times Erik got slapped! I actually laughed by the time Sam slapped him, (the third person to slap Erik) I just couldn’t take it seriously. It seemed like any kind of confrontation with someone ended up with a slap to his face.
And let’s not forget that he was attacked by his dad at the beginning and then towards the end of the book, he was put in hospital by his ex’s brothers? Oh and Tyce was attacked, and then Sam was attacked so badly that he could have been killed. It was just a little too much for me.
Maybe if the plot had been more focused on the regrowth of Erik and Tyce’s relationship rather than creating countless attacks then it would’ve been better.
This is just my opinion though, and there are a lot of good reviews so it may just be the case of it’s not you it’s me kinda thing!
I wanted to like this one more than I did, because I enjoy sports romances and second chance books. But it just didn’t work for me quite like I wanted it too.
There was all of these secondary characters that always seemed to be there when they probably shouldn’t have been. Instead I would’ve liked to have seen more of Erik and Tyce rebuilding their relationship and working through their issues.
Also, Arielle was always showing up and having a go at Erik. I know he hurt Tyce, but his sister was way too OTT and showed more loyalty to Tyce than she did her own brother in my opinion.
This book just didn’t make me feel; I felt no emotion from the characters really.
And I have to mention the amount of times Erik got slapped! I actually laughed by the time Sam slapped him, (the third person to slap Erik) I just couldn’t take it seriously. It seemed like any kind of confrontation with someone ended up with a slap to his face.
And let’s not forget that he was attacked by his dad at the beginning and then towards the end of the book, he was put in hospital by his ex’s brothers? Oh and Tyce was attacked, and then Sam was attacked so badly that he could have been killed. It was just a little too much for me.
Maybe if the plot had been more focused on the regrowth of Erik and Tyce’s relationship rather than creating countless attacks then it would’ve been better.
This is just my opinion though, and there are a lot of good reviews so it may just be the case of it’s not you it’s me kinda thing!
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