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Delay of Game #6
Home Ice Disadvantage
Felix Becker is trying to figure out where he belongs in New Jersey. After spending nearly a decade in Texas in a codependent, though platonic, relationship with his best friend, recent Stanley Cup winner Rowan Foley, it’s time to move on. His new condo is fine, but things finally start to look up when he meets his cute neighbor, Will. Will Knight’s third book is destroying him. The final installment of his horror trilogy is past due, and he can’t figure out how to end it. He’s got family drama that is consuming him, and his mental health is as fragile as glass. His new neighbor, however, is the perfect distraction. The thrum of Felix’s anxiety quiets around Will, and it’s not long before he’s in a free fall for his novelist. But Will is harboring secrets, and Felix’s genuine affection for him is more terrifying than his novels. Home Ice Disadvantage is a 55k opposites attract, neighbors romance with an HEA.
218 pages, ebook
Published September 12, 2023
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December 5, 2023
It wasn’t a day to remember, but Felix did everything in his power to make sure Will knew he had support. A partner. Someone who would hold him up when he couldn’t hold himself up. Will was so fucking special, and Felix knew this was a love that would last forever.
what a comforting end to the series.
this sixth and final story made me feel just how books 1 and 2 did, with nothing but entertainment and easy love for two characters that i found charming enough and loving.
just like it’s predecessors, this was low angst, with comforting and charming characters, cute romance, and enough entertainment easy to get through in a day.
if there’s one thing i love in romances, it’s where one character wants to prove to the other they’re dead set on them, making sure to wait as long as necessary and show mc2 how far they’re willing to go for them. i loved felix’ determinant nature, going all the way into the relationship, showing will he was in for the long ride. he was consensual, respectful, patient, and committed from the start. even though both had different forms of anxiety, will was much more insecure, unsure about the relationship, emotionally unavailable, and reluctant on the relationship. while they both had a mutual attraction and both shared feelings for each other, will was more hesitant, worried about the future despite the positivist he wanted to be. felix was just what will needed. patient and understanding, he always reassured will, made sure to learn how to read him (signs for anxiety, worry, etc), and showed him how he deserved to be loved. i also loved will’s character—an anxiety ridden horror enthusiastic author who considered the annihilator his comfort movie and was struggling with his third and final book in his trilogy and also owns a dog named charlie/chuck.
Will wasn’t used to being the person who put a smile on other people’s faces. He barely had anyone in his life who wasn’t an internet friend, and even his books weren’t exactly something that brought people joy. Sometimes he was a pit of blackness. But then Felix smiled at him like that, and he thought maybe it was possible for him to be more than that.
this is the second book i’ve read this month that is both insta-love/attraction but also slow burn. although both characters have a mutual attraction, they don’t fully act on it till closer to the ending. with felix’s patience and will’s reluctance, the author blesses us with a slow paced relationship full of lots of intimacy and physical touch. felix was sooo touchy and will was quite touch starved, so there’s a lot of cuddling, waist holding, slow and long kissing, and all that touchy lovey shit i love. if there’s another thing i love in romances, it’s where the two are not dating by label but also are exclusive enough, even if they haven’t exactly put a mark on their relationship. that’s how it was with will and felix, where in a way they were together but also weren’t. even though there’s a bit of a separation, it made sense.
i personally haven’t found myself super frustrated with hannah’s characters in terms of “miscommunication” like other stories because her miscommunication doesn’t feel like the common and traditional misunderstandings we usually read about. here, it’s the type where the characters have some sort of fall out before the ending, so they spend one half figuring things out, and the other half with them together, officially, after talking things out. it’s quite refreshing for me, since i don’t get attached to the characters 75% in and then deal with some stupid unnecessary drama for the remaining 15% where they rush things to be together. while will and felix had a small fall out here, it was understandable and felt reasonable, not annoying, unnecessary or dramatic. will was unsure, and he wasn’t sure how to tell felix the truth about his problems and issues with his family, so he cut ties off before moving too forward. the characters are only human after all, so struggling with communication is obviously normal, and instead of moving things forward, NOT talking things out, and hiding things from each other, will tells felix he needs his space before anything else happens. while he and felix had already engaged lovingly enough to make it seem like they were dating, we knew beforehand there was still room for the relationship to develop more. so instead of putting all feelings together for 60% or so of the story and then a third act break up, we’re witnessed to it more in the middle, saved from drama, anticlimactic endings, and then we’re blessed with them being (more) adorable now that they’re officially together.
“I’m sorry,” Will said again.
“It’s okay.”
“It’s not.”
“It will be,” he said quietly, thumbs stroking over Will’s cheeks.
i’ve loved how this author has written her relationships, but felix and will felt more special. they’re so touchy, needy and obsessed with each other (also not in the usual way). i loved how confident felix was in the relationship, how sure he was of everything, how he was dead set on showing will he wanted him. the relationship was so sweet, communicating, and supportive. even if felix and will both struggle with anxiety, will’s made him more reluctant and unsure. the relationship is slow burn in its own way, but there are a lot of moments between them to appreciate, showing their strangers to friends to lovers relationship develop. it was so natural, so open and vulnerable. there was always such a respect and talk of consent, it was beautiful. will wasn’t ready for a few things in their relationship but felix was always there, waiting, until felix was ready (or even if he wasn’t, he would still be there). plus, this has a lot of touching, cuddling, and kissing, which is always something i need in a romance and simply love. this had so many of them.
Will kissed him again, and then again, and slowly, they slid back down so they could make out lying down, pressed together. Will had felt so guarded for so long, and for the first time in what felt like years, someone’s hands on him made him feel sexy and good and desired, instead of self-conscious and down on himself.
in conclusion, this whole series hasn’t worked for me entirely, but i’ve still found myself highly entertained with the stories, amusing characters, adorable romance, and low angst. i’m sad to say goodbye to this world, but i’m excited for what the future will offer us from hannah.
what a comforting end to the series.
this sixth and final story made me feel just how books 1 and 2 did, with nothing but entertainment and easy love for two characters that i found charming enough and loving.
just like it’s predecessors, this was low angst, with comforting and charming characters, cute romance, and enough entertainment easy to get through in a day.
if there’s one thing i love in romances, it’s where one character wants to prove to the other they’re dead set on them, making sure to wait as long as necessary and show mc2 how far they’re willing to go for them. i loved felix’ determinant nature, going all the way into the relationship, showing will he was in for the long ride. he was consensual, respectful, patient, and committed from the start. even though both had different forms of anxiety, will was much more insecure, unsure about the relationship, emotionally unavailable, and reluctant on the relationship. while they both had a mutual attraction and both shared feelings for each other, will was more hesitant, worried about the future despite the positivist he wanted to be. felix was just what will needed. patient and understanding, he always reassured will, made sure to learn how to read him (signs for anxiety, worry, etc), and showed him how he deserved to be loved. i also loved will’s character—an anxiety ridden horror enthusiastic author who considered the annihilator his comfort movie and was struggling with his third and final book in his trilogy and also owns a dog named charlie/chuck.
Will wasn’t used to being the person who put a smile on other people’s faces. He barely had anyone in his life who wasn’t an internet friend, and even his books weren’t exactly something that brought people joy. Sometimes he was a pit of blackness. But then Felix smiled at him like that, and he thought maybe it was possible for him to be more than that.
this is the second book i’ve read this month that is both insta-love/attraction but also slow burn. although both characters have a mutual attraction, they don’t fully act on it till closer to the ending. with felix’s patience and will’s reluctance, the author blesses us with a slow paced relationship full of lots of intimacy and physical touch. felix was sooo touchy and will was quite touch starved, so there’s a lot of cuddling, waist holding, slow and long kissing, and all that touchy lovey shit i love. if there’s another thing i love in romances, it’s where the two are not dating by label but also are exclusive enough, even if they haven’t exactly put a mark on their relationship. that’s how it was with will and felix, where in a way they were together but also weren’t. even though there’s a bit of a separation, it made sense.
i personally haven’t found myself super frustrated with hannah’s characters in terms of “miscommunication” like other stories because her miscommunication doesn’t feel like the common and traditional misunderstandings we usually read about. here, it’s the type where the characters have some sort of fall out before the ending, so they spend one half figuring things out, and the other half with them together, officially, after talking things out. it’s quite refreshing for me, since i don’t get attached to the characters 75% in and then deal with some stupid unnecessary drama for the remaining 15% where they rush things to be together. while will and felix had a small fall out here, it was understandable and felt reasonable, not annoying, unnecessary or dramatic. will was unsure, and he wasn’t sure how to tell felix the truth about his problems and issues with his family, so he cut ties off before moving too forward. the characters are only human after all, so struggling with communication is obviously normal, and instead of moving things forward, NOT talking things out, and hiding things from each other, will tells felix he needs his space before anything else happens. while he and felix had already engaged lovingly enough to make it seem like they were dating, we knew beforehand there was still room for the relationship to develop more. so instead of putting all feelings together for 60% or so of the story and then a third act break up, we’re witnessed to it more in the middle, saved from drama, anticlimactic endings, and then we’re blessed with them being (more) adorable now that they’re officially together.
“I’m sorry,” Will said again.
“It’s okay.”
“It’s not.”
“It will be,” he said quietly, thumbs stroking over Will’s cheeks.
i’ve loved how this author has written her relationships, but felix and will felt more special. they’re so touchy, needy and obsessed with each other (also not in the usual way). i loved how confident felix was in the relationship, how sure he was of everything, how he was dead set on showing will he wanted him. the relationship was so sweet, communicating, and supportive. even if felix and will both struggle with anxiety, will’s made him more reluctant and unsure. the relationship is slow burn in its own way, but there are a lot of moments between them to appreciate, showing their strangers to friends to lovers relationship develop. it was so natural, so open and vulnerable. there was always such a respect and talk of consent, it was beautiful. will wasn’t ready for a few things in their relationship but felix was always there, waiting, until felix was ready (or even if he wasn’t, he would still be there). plus, this has a lot of touching, cuddling, and kissing, which is always something i need in a romance and simply love. this had so many of them.
Will kissed him again, and then again, and slowly, they slid back down so they could make out lying down, pressed together. Will had felt so guarded for so long, and for the first time in what felt like years, someone’s hands on him made him feel sexy and good and desired, instead of self-conscious and down on himself.
in conclusion, this whole series hasn’t worked for me entirely, but i’ve still found myself highly entertained with the stories, amusing characters, adorable romance, and low angst. i’m sad to say goodbye to this world, but i’m excited for what the future will offer us from hannah.
December 9, 2024
I absolutely loved this book.
Will made my heart ache and I empathised with his agoraphobia so much - I live such a hermit lifestyle that I'm not far off being the same! It can definitely feel scary and overwhelming to leave your safe space and go out where the people are - I definitely prefer escaping into book worlds too.
Felix's emotions made me cry! Like full on crying! It's been a while since a book has made me do that, especially with a 3rd person POV because I usually feel like there's some kind of barrier there between the characters'emotions and me feeling them too. Felix was just such a caretaker and so loving 🥺
I loved the way both of their struggles with mental health were explored, I loved the friendships with Luca, April, Rowan and Theo.
So happy to have found this author!
Will made my heart ache and I empathised with his agoraphobia so much - I live such a hermit lifestyle that I'm not far off being the same! It can definitely feel scary and overwhelming to leave your safe space and go out where the people are - I definitely prefer escaping into book worlds too.
Felix's emotions made me cry! Like full on crying! It's been a while since a book has made me do that, especially with a 3rd person POV because I usually feel like there's some kind of barrier there between the characters'emotions and me feeling them too. Felix was just such a caretaker and so loving 🥺
I loved the way both of their struggles with mental health were explored, I loved the friendships with Luca, April, Rowan and Theo.
So happy to have found this author!
February 13, 2024
Loved this! Such a great way to end the series. A very sweet read and very enjoyable. I have loved this entire series, sad it’s over.
October 28, 2023
Love is one hell of a drug.
🌟 Star Rating - 5/5
🔥 Spice Rating - 3/5
What To Expect:
🖤 MM Romance
❤️ Opposites Attract
🖤 Hockey
❤️ Mental Health Rep
🖤 Neighbours to Lovers
❤️ HEA
Will didn't want to talk to him, but that didn't mean Felix didn't love him anymore.
𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘
Hannah Henry's books are fast becoming comfort reads because I always know I can expect sweet reads that are so loving and low angst, perfect for reading anytime and always guarantee to pick me up. This one was such a delightful slowburn, allowing the attraction and chemistry to simmer and build until they can handle it no more. It was super fleshed out in both plot and character and I was truly transported to another world. Of course it didn't come without some lovely hockey moments, but this one almost felt it had a story within a story going on with Will's writing. I am so sad to see this series coming to a close and it was so bittersweet, but oh how this author has grown as a writer and I cannot wait to read more from her!
🌟 Star Rating - 5/5
🔥 Spice Rating - 3/5
What To Expect:
🖤 MM Romance
❤️ Opposites Attract
🖤 Hockey
❤️ Mental Health Rep
🖤 Neighbours to Lovers
❤️ HEA
Will didn't want to talk to him, but that didn't mean Felix didn't love him anymore.
𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘
Hannah Henry's books are fast becoming comfort reads because I always know I can expect sweet reads that are so loving and low angst, perfect for reading anytime and always guarantee to pick me up. This one was such a delightful slowburn, allowing the attraction and chemistry to simmer and build until they can handle it no more. It was super fleshed out in both plot and character and I was truly transported to another world. Of course it didn't come without some lovely hockey moments, but this one almost felt it had a story within a story going on with Will's writing. I am so sad to see this series coming to a close and it was so bittersweet, but oh how this author has grown as a writer and I cannot wait to read more from her!
September 7, 2023
Felix and Will
I'm sad to see that the series is over but I really enjoyed this ending. Felix and Will's story was so sweet from the start. I appreciated how things developed for them and I loved their HEA.
I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion
I'm sad to see that the series is over but I really enjoyed this ending. Felix and Will's story was so sweet from the start. I appreciated how things developed for them and I loved their HEA.
I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion
September 6, 2023
I read this book in the span of 4 hours - I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this.
We first meet Felix in Book 5 of this series and to be honest, I didn't love him. From about 5% in to this book I realized how much the last book did a disservice to him as Felix is just an anxious man hoping to find his person. His commitment and loyalty to his friends is admirable, and I was happy to read his story and see him get his happy ending.
Felix and Will are neighbors and what starts out as Will welcoming Felix to the apartment building with a plate of cookies quickly develops into frequent dinners and lot's of hanging out. Felix and Will have instant chemistry. Felix is impressed with Will and his creativity being an author and taking up random hobbies like cooking and painting, while Will is first interested in Felix based on physical attraction but ends up falling for the safety he feels when Felix is around.
He pressed the smallest kiss to Will's head. Their feelings were still tentative, still fragile. Nothing was set in stone. Nothing was official. Felix wanted to let him know, however he could, that when Will was ready, he'd be there.
Will has agoraphobia and because of this has not left his apartment in over a year. He is also dealing with an intense family situation which causes him to have a lot of insecurities. Initially he pushes Felix away and insists on just being friends, though the pull they both feel toward one another is inevitable.
I really liked Will and Felix' dynamic. I think they were both good for each other - Felix made Will a priority and understood Wills own anxieties, whereas Will finally made Felix feel like he had a home in New Jersey. I loved how supportive of each other they were. Will started watching hockey games and downloaded the NHL app so he would know when Felix would be home so he could invite him over for dinner, and Felix read all of Will's novels despite not being the biggest fan of the genre Will writes. I thought the build up to their relationship was well timed and felt genuine when they finally did get there. Will has a lot of insecurities so I liked how he was able to set the pace for the physical interactions as well and how respectful Felix was. These characters really just worked well together.
Reassuring. Everything felt okay when Felix was around. Before he met Felix, he'd been free-falling. Now, Felix had caught him.
Some parts I didn't love were that I thought the way Will and Felix met was a little lackluster, it almost felt too convenient and they didn't have that meeting by chance moment. I also would have loved for more development on Felix' anxiety. I know he had Rowan talking him through some of it and he mentions to Will he was going to make an appointment to speak to a therapist but I would have loved if his mental health had gotten just as much page time as Will's did. I was also sort of meh about the Rowan cameos. I get why he was in the book being Felix' best friend but I definitely think these characters are better on their own.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, and I recommend to anyone who wants a quick, heartfelt read featuring the cutest dog ever :)
*I received an arc and this is my honest review.
We first meet Felix in Book 5 of this series and to be honest, I didn't love him. From about 5% in to this book I realized how much the last book did a disservice to him as Felix is just an anxious man hoping to find his person. His commitment and loyalty to his friends is admirable, and I was happy to read his story and see him get his happy ending.
Felix and Will are neighbors and what starts out as Will welcoming Felix to the apartment building with a plate of cookies quickly develops into frequent dinners and lot's of hanging out. Felix and Will have instant chemistry. Felix is impressed with Will and his creativity being an author and taking up random hobbies like cooking and painting, while Will is first interested in Felix based on physical attraction but ends up falling for the safety he feels when Felix is around.
He pressed the smallest kiss to Will's head. Their feelings were still tentative, still fragile. Nothing was set in stone. Nothing was official. Felix wanted to let him know, however he could, that when Will was ready, he'd be there.
Will has agoraphobia and because of this has not left his apartment in over a year. He is also dealing with an intense family situation which causes him to have a lot of insecurities. Initially he pushes Felix away and insists on just being friends, though the pull they both feel toward one another is inevitable.
I really liked Will and Felix' dynamic. I think they were both good for each other - Felix made Will a priority and understood Wills own anxieties, whereas Will finally made Felix feel like he had a home in New Jersey. I loved how supportive of each other they were. Will started watching hockey games and downloaded the NHL app so he would know when Felix would be home so he could invite him over for dinner, and Felix read all of Will's novels despite not being the biggest fan of the genre Will writes. I thought the build up to their relationship was well timed and felt genuine when they finally did get there. Will has a lot of insecurities so I liked how he was able to set the pace for the physical interactions as well and how respectful Felix was. These characters really just worked well together.
Reassuring. Everything felt okay when Felix was around. Before he met Felix, he'd been free-falling. Now, Felix had caught him.
Some parts I didn't love were that I thought the way Will and Felix met was a little lackluster, it almost felt too convenient and they didn't have that meeting by chance moment. I also would have loved for more development on Felix' anxiety. I know he had Rowan talking him through some of it and he mentions to Will he was going to make an appointment to speak to a therapist but I would have loved if his mental health had gotten just as much page time as Will's did. I was also sort of meh about the Rowan cameos. I get why he was in the book being Felix' best friend but I definitely think these characters are better on their own.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, and I recommend to anyone who wants a quick, heartfelt read featuring the cutest dog ever :)
*I received an arc and this is my honest review.
September 3, 2023
Yessss, Felix’s story! I couldn’t wait to start this one and I definitely wasn’t disappointed.
Felix Becker is a pro hockey player trying to get used to a new team, a new city, a new label for his sexuality and a new apartment. It’s all a little overwhelming and has his anxiety on edge, especially right before he’s set to take the ice. His new next door neighbor, Will Knight, is the balm to his anxiety that he never knew he needed but Will has his own struggles and insecurities. Will is an author working against a deadline for his last book in a trilogy while he has writer’s block, has isolated himself from most of the world and is dealing with a ton of family drama.
These two are friends first, but the chemistry between them is undeniable. While Felix is ready to go all in with Will, Will feels like he’s not enough for Felix and fights it for a long time. An injury finally brings them together and once they’re in it, they’re inseparable - they support each other, do sweet things for each other and help each other see that they deserve to have happiness of their own. They’re so much fun to read and there’s so much heart to their relationship.
The epilogue with Felix, Will, Rowan and Theo was the perfect way to wrap this story up/ I’m so sad to see the Delay of Game series come to an end, but I’m excited to see what comes out from Hannah Henry next!
Felix Becker is a pro hockey player trying to get used to a new team, a new city, a new label for his sexuality and a new apartment. It’s all a little overwhelming and has his anxiety on edge, especially right before he’s set to take the ice. His new next door neighbor, Will Knight, is the balm to his anxiety that he never knew he needed but Will has his own struggles and insecurities. Will is an author working against a deadline for his last book in a trilogy while he has writer’s block, has isolated himself from most of the world and is dealing with a ton of family drama.
These two are friends first, but the chemistry between them is undeniable. While Felix is ready to go all in with Will, Will feels like he’s not enough for Felix and fights it for a long time. An injury finally brings them together and once they’re in it, they’re inseparable - they support each other, do sweet things for each other and help each other see that they deserve to have happiness of their own. They’re so much fun to read and there’s so much heart to their relationship.
The epilogue with Felix, Will, Rowan and Theo was the perfect way to wrap this story up/ I’m so sad to see the Delay of Game series come to an end, but I’m excited to see what comes out from Hannah Henry next!
September 13, 2023
Okay this was so incredibly sweet. I will be honest, I wasn't sure what to think of Felix from the last book and his relationship with Rowan. It seemed like he was going to be a jerk who stings people along. But he wasn't that way at all. He was really the perfect boyfriend and just a great friend overall.
I am giving this a solid 4.5 which I am rounding up because 5 stars are just so pretty and also because it is more of a personal reason for not hitting 5.
I thought the anxiety rep was pretty good, but as a fellow anxious person I felt like we could have done a bit of a deep dive into Felix's anxiety.
Hannah is one of my instant reads, if she writes it, I am reading it. All of her books are relatively low angst. Which is perfect for someone who loves a sweet (but spicy) story.
Home Ice Disadvantage is definitely a slow burn. But man was I giggling and kicking my feet at all of the innocent touches and moments. There was a lot of Awwwwwww happening.
One thing I really loved was that we got the story of Felix and Will but also the stories Will wrote. I am not a horror book fan, but I would love to read Will's stories.
I am giving this a solid 4.5 which I am rounding up because 5 stars are just so pretty and also because it is more of a personal reason for not hitting 5.
I thought the anxiety rep was pretty good, but as a fellow anxious person I felt like we could have done a bit of a deep dive into Felix's anxiety.
Hannah is one of my instant reads, if she writes it, I am reading it. All of her books are relatively low angst. Which is perfect for someone who loves a sweet (but spicy) story.
Home Ice Disadvantage is definitely a slow burn. But man was I giggling and kicking my feet at all of the innocent touches and moments. There was a lot of Awwwwwww happening.
One thing I really loved was that we got the story of Felix and Will but also the stories Will wrote. I am not a horror book fan, but I would love to read Will's stories.
September 13, 2023
I love hockey romance, and this one didn't disappoint. In fact, this story is probably my favourite of the series so far. I've found the majority of the previous books a wee bit repetitive and overly wordy, but this one's much improved. I loved the main characters, Felix and Will, I loved the situation and the sense of belonging that they each gave to the other, the romance was like the cherry on top! It's a very slow burn love story but, I felt that this was necessary to do the guys' growing relationship justice. Both have mental health and anxiety problems, especially poor Will (damn his money-grubbing family🤬), and it was nice to watch them grow and help one another to heal. Realistically, there's no quick fix for either of them, but together they support and are there to hug one another. The guys from the previous books, are both accepting and supportive of them. A lovely gentle romance, where each of the guys find true love.
October 9, 2024
2.5 stars. There was a lot of potential for a great story here, but unfortunately it wasn't. I loved Will's books, but he said that he wrote horror because that's what his mind was like. How? Did he have nightmares? Did he not leave his appartment because he felt the world was constantly shifting around him? It's never explained well and those therapy sessions were a joke. Same with Felix's anxiety. Why exactly did he start having it? How did his coach not pick up on it? Why did he not have a sports psychologist helping him through it?
I also thought Will's friendship with Luca's girlfriend (can't remember her name) came out of nowhere, it was weird that he told her his family business before he ever told Felix and she kind of magically got him functioning again. Didn't like it and didn't buy it. The guy was in such a bad place that one week of attention from a person you don't know shouldn't have such impact.
I also thought Will's friendship with Luca's girlfriend (can't remember her name) came out of nowhere, it was weird that he told her his family business before he ever told Felix and she kind of magically got him functioning again. Didn't like it and didn't buy it. The guy was in such a bad place that one week of attention from a person you don't know shouldn't have such impact.
September 29, 2023
As a fan of MM hockey romances, I couldn’t wait to read Hannah Henry’s new book Home Ice Disadvantage (Home Ice Disadvantage series.). It did not disappoint! The emotional relationships in her books always are complex and beautiful. Felix and Will work through their significant anxiety to find their HEA in a realistic way. I cannot recommend this book enough. (I received an ARC in return for an honest review)
September 17, 2023
I really like the others in this series but this one had elements I usually avoid, and this book didn’t overcome the problems I have with them. It’s a shame because the idea of the writer boyfriend who is constructing a world that mirrors his nightmares was nice. I like books where the growth arc is internal, though, and didn’t really feel that to be the case here. I am being coy so as not to spoil, but the arc of the writer mc was really unsatisfying for me.
September 14, 2023
Sweet slow burn but I found that lots of the tension points of the story resolved themselves by fizzling away. Because of this the conclusion didn’t feel as satisfying as I hoped, however, it still was a cute story with lots of non sexual intimacy and agoraphobia representation.
September 15, 2023
so dull
Barely any sex, romance was the temp of used bath water. Will wax a drip. Characters were barely there. No.
Barely any sex, romance was the temp of used bath water. Will wax a drip. Characters were barely there. No.
September 7, 2023
Felix is a professional hockey player and he is struggling with his anxiety. When he moves into his new condo he eventually meets his neighbour, Will. Will is struggling with more than just anxiety while trying to finish the last book in his horror trilogy and dealing with more than the average amount of family drama. Despite not having much in common between them (besides their anxiety), the two become fast friends. They find comfort in each other that remains mostly innocent, but eventually they resign themselves to the fact that there is much more going on between them than just friendship and platonic comfort. Will especially is not ready for any kind of relationship, and he really doesn’t want to discuss all the details of his family situation. Felix is immensely patient with him, while just enjoying what they have, and hoping that eventually he will have a chance with Will that is more than just platonic.
I have really enjoyed this series by Hanna Henry, it is definitely up there as one of my favourite MM hockey romance series, and I’ve read a few! It’s bittersweet that this will be the last book in the series, but I'm really hoping for a lot more Hannah Henry goodness in the future!!
Spoilers ahead:
This book is definitely one of my favourite installments in this series, for a few reasons. I can definitely relate to both of these characters and their struggles with anxiety and mental health. Felix’s spiraling anxiety, Will’s agoraphobia, loneliness and depression, were all on point and relatable. I really loved that they were able to find respite from some of that in their growing relationship, and it makes the conflict of the book even more heartbreaking (and enjoyable when it gets resolved). Another aspect of the book that I really enjoyed was Will’s horror novel! I love that Felix isn’t a big reader or horror fan, but he's determined to read Will’s books and then he gets all creeped out by them! The actual idea of the storyline of his books was really intriguing as well, and made me want to maybe try some horror next on my TBR. it’s been awhile since I went through my horror phase.
*spoilers* My only criticism of the book is the lack of resolve with Will’s family. I was really hoping for some kind of confrontation with them, or some big protective moment for Felix. I’m glad Will won his case, and finally put that chapter of his life behind him, and it was great when he stood up to his brother on the phone, but I really wanted more for him somehow. I’m not sure what it might look like, but I really feel a moment of karma was warranted for him after all he went through with his family. But I guess he got his happy ending with Felix, and that’s all we can really hope for in life.
I have really enjoyed this series by Hanna Henry, it is definitely up there as one of my favourite MM hockey romance series, and I’ve read a few! It’s bittersweet that this will be the last book in the series, but I'm really hoping for a lot more Hannah Henry goodness in the future!!
Spoilers ahead:
This book is definitely one of my favourite installments in this series, for a few reasons. I can definitely relate to both of these characters and their struggles with anxiety and mental health. Felix’s spiraling anxiety, Will’s agoraphobia, loneliness and depression, were all on point and relatable. I really loved that they were able to find respite from some of that in their growing relationship, and it makes the conflict of the book even more heartbreaking (and enjoyable when it gets resolved). Another aspect of the book that I really enjoyed was Will’s horror novel! I love that Felix isn’t a big reader or horror fan, but he's determined to read Will’s books and then he gets all creeped out by them! The actual idea of the storyline of his books was really intriguing as well, and made me want to maybe try some horror next on my TBR. it’s been awhile since I went through my horror phase.
*spoilers* My only criticism of the book is the lack of resolve with Will’s family. I was really hoping for some kind of confrontation with them, or some big protective moment for Felix. I’m glad Will won his case, and finally put that chapter of his life behind him, and it was great when he stood up to his brother on the phone, but I really wanted more for him somehow. I’m not sure what it might look like, but I really feel a moment of karma was warranted for him after all he went through with his family. But I guess he got his happy ending with Felix, and that’s all we can really hope for in life.
September 13, 2023
I feel like I keep saying this after each Hannah Henry book, but I really do like each one even more than the previous one!
In this book, we meet Felix, the best friend of Rowan from the previous book who is on the New Jersey team we were introduced to in book 4 (where Blake started the year). He settles in to life in New Jersey by buying a condo, and meets his only neighbor on the floor, the shy and reclusive author Will. While there is an immediate mutual attraction, they develop a friendship with a slow slide into the possibility of more.
And boy, is that slide delicious! This is definitely a slow burn book, but honestly it worked really well for me. Both of these characters have their own anxiety baggage that they bring to the relationship, caused by very different (and potentially undefined) things. Will has been hiding from the world, and the end of his bestselling horror book series. Felix has gone through a lot with his previous team, moving to a new team without his (very codependent) best friend and finally being more open with his sexuality.
I honestly loved how this relationship developed, and how the characters had to try to deal with their own issues in their own time. The supporting cast was great, and the plot outside the relationship was good, complementing the romance without getting in the way or throwing a giant wrench in the works of the overall story.
In summary, Felix and Will are amazing, and you should get to know them right away!
CW: anxiety, toxic family members
In this book, we meet Felix, the best friend of Rowan from the previous book who is on the New Jersey team we were introduced to in book 4 (where Blake started the year). He settles in to life in New Jersey by buying a condo, and meets his only neighbor on the floor, the shy and reclusive author Will. While there is an immediate mutual attraction, they develop a friendship with a slow slide into the possibility of more.
And boy, is that slide delicious! This is definitely a slow burn book, but honestly it worked really well for me. Both of these characters have their own anxiety baggage that they bring to the relationship, caused by very different (and potentially undefined) things. Will has been hiding from the world, and the end of his bestselling horror book series. Felix has gone through a lot with his previous team, moving to a new team without his (very codependent) best friend and finally being more open with his sexuality.
I honestly loved how this relationship developed, and how the characters had to try to deal with their own issues in their own time. The supporting cast was great, and the plot outside the relationship was good, complementing the romance without getting in the way or throwing a giant wrench in the works of the overall story.
In summary, Felix and Will are amazing, and you should get to know them right away!
CW: anxiety, toxic family members
October 27, 2024
****1/2 stars
Home Ice Disadvantage is a hockey book with a clever twist.
Felix Becker is starting over - leaving Texas for a new team in New Jersey. He’s even taken the plunge and bought a luxury condo in a very upscale building. He quickly meets -and is immediately intrigued by - his neighbor Will (they are the only to units on their floor.)
Will Knight is a novelist struggling to complete the final book of a trilogy. He’s anxious, borderline agoraphobia, and prone to stress baking. He also needs to get rewrites to his editor and not let himself be distracted by his hunky new neighbor.
I liked that brawny Felix falls first, fast, and hard. Will is much more cautious with his heart (with good reason given what he’s been through). I also enjoyed the support, care, and empathy they shared.
This is a slow-burn friends to lovers. When Will pulls away you may not agree with his actions, but you’ll understand them.
“Please stop.” Who knew a two word text could be so devastating?
But the universe conspires to bring them back together. Ack! I loved these two together.
And A+ for the honesty and vulnerability they showed talking about Felix’s anxiety and Will’s reluctance to leave his condo and stress of family conflict. Plus there’s world-class wooing and a snowy cabin in the woods - with hot tub!
Emotional Support MVPs: April, friend to both MCs, and Charlie the dog.
There’s a gentleness and comfort in this book. Even when Felix and Will are apart, you sense the emotional impact they have on each other. A lovely wrap up to the Delay of Game series.
Home Ice Disadvantage is a hockey book with a clever twist.
Felix Becker is starting over - leaving Texas for a new team in New Jersey. He’s even taken the plunge and bought a luxury condo in a very upscale building. He quickly meets -and is immediately intrigued by - his neighbor Will (they are the only to units on their floor.)
Will Knight is a novelist struggling to complete the final book of a trilogy. He’s anxious, borderline agoraphobia, and prone to stress baking. He also needs to get rewrites to his editor and not let himself be distracted by his hunky new neighbor.
I liked that brawny Felix falls first, fast, and hard. Will is much more cautious with his heart (with good reason given what he’s been through). I also enjoyed the support, care, and empathy they shared.
This is a slow-burn friends to lovers. When Will pulls away you may not agree with his actions, but you’ll understand them.
“Please stop.” Who knew a two word text could be so devastating?
But the universe conspires to bring them back together. Ack! I loved these two together.
And A+ for the honesty and vulnerability they showed talking about Felix’s anxiety and Will’s reluctance to leave his condo and stress of family conflict. Plus there’s world-class wooing and a snowy cabin in the woods - with hot tub!
Emotional Support MVPs: April, friend to both MCs, and Charlie the dog.
There’s a gentleness and comfort in this book. Even when Felix and Will are apart, you sense the emotional impact they have on each other. A lovely wrap up to the Delay of Game series.
August 23, 2025
This felt a bit phoned in. It was saccharine sweet without much substance. If you like fluff, hurt/comfort and no plot, you'll like this one.
Sadly I do not like those tropes and ended up skimming the second half of this book.
I had a few issues with this story. My main problem is that Felix is a major side character in the previous book where he is said to be straight. In this book, he has recently come to realize that he is gay. However, the way he acts just doesn't mesh with that backstory. I would have loved it if this author had made this book a bi-awakening or dealt at all with Felix's newfound queerness, but instead, he seems to exist in a queer-normative world where no one questions or hassles him for being gay and he acts like he has been aware of and comfortable with his sexuality for years.
The mental health rep in this was also really weird. Will has agoraphobia, depression, and panic attacks, but it is barely explored. And Felix has anxiety around hockey, but that also isn't explored. It felt like these were character traits on the same level as "he has brown hair" rather than deep seated psychological issues the informed the MMCs personalities and actions.
I also found the way that Felix and Will talked to each other felt incredibly unrealistic and idealistic. No one talks this way - no one is this understanding and articulate, and mushy, especially two guys. This really felt like a MF book where they swapped the genders for one MC and that's really not what I'm looking for a MM book.
Sadly I do not like those tropes and ended up skimming the second half of this book.
I had a few issues with this story. My main problem is that Felix is a major side character in the previous book where he is said to be straight. In this book, he has recently come to realize that he is gay. However, the way he acts just doesn't mesh with that backstory. I would have loved it if this author had made this book a bi-awakening or dealt at all with Felix's newfound queerness, but instead, he seems to exist in a queer-normative world where no one questions or hassles him for being gay and he acts like he has been aware of and comfortable with his sexuality for years.
The mental health rep in this was also really weird. Will has agoraphobia, depression, and panic attacks, but it is barely explored. And Felix has anxiety around hockey, but that also isn't explored. It felt like these were character traits on the same level as "he has brown hair" rather than deep seated psychological issues the informed the MMCs personalities and actions.
I also found the way that Felix and Will talked to each other felt incredibly unrealistic and idealistic. No one talks this way - no one is this understanding and articulate, and mushy, especially two guys. This really felt like a MF book where they swapped the genders for one MC and that's really not what I'm looking for a MM book.
August 30, 2023
I've come to have a certain set of expectations when reading a book from the Delay of Game series. Characters are set forth with a slow rolling hidden personal turmoil and the focus is on the hockey player(s) with a light and jovial set of supporting characters that makes an overall light and pleasurable read.
Hannah Henry has taken a departure from her current style of writing with the latest and last installment of the Delay of Game series. Although this book still has heat it leans more toward heart and character than any of her prior writings I've read.
Don't get me wrong, she has also provided a good story and great characters, but with this installment you can feel her own turmoil over ending this series in everything that is Will. The way she describes his abashedness with his own book series (he's an author of horror) and his determination to give his three book series a good ending can only be seen as Henry's own dedication to round out the Delay of Game series and please her readers.
In prior installments the stories were a bit predictable in their tropeiness, but not in a bad way. A total 4 out 5 stars kinda way. This book however had me in the "feels" only a few chapters in, and kept me there for the first half of the book. There was so much depth to Wills character it was hard to remember this was supposed to be a gay hockey romance novel.
This one is a highly recommended read. Totally would read again.
Hannah Henry has taken a departure from her current style of writing with the latest and last installment of the Delay of Game series. Although this book still has heat it leans more toward heart and character than any of her prior writings I've read.
Don't get me wrong, she has also provided a good story and great characters, but with this installment you can feel her own turmoil over ending this series in everything that is Will. The way she describes his abashedness with his own book series (he's an author of horror) and his determination to give his three book series a good ending can only be seen as Henry's own dedication to round out the Delay of Game series and please her readers.
In prior installments the stories were a bit predictable in their tropeiness, but not in a bad way. A total 4 out 5 stars kinda way. This book however had me in the "feels" only a few chapters in, and kept me there for the first half of the book. There was so much depth to Wills character it was hard to remember this was supposed to be a gay hockey romance novel.
This one is a highly recommended read. Totally would read again.
September 10, 2023
I was actually surprised by how much I enjoyed this because I wasn’t a big fan of Felix in the previous book.
Will and Felix fit into each others life so easily and Felix was so quick to understand Will and how to take care of him. Because these two are just two anxious boys who found each other and somehow they make each other less anxious.
(I do wish Felix’s anxiety was addressed a little better because he did so much for Will and his own anxiety almost was written as an after thought)
Will was treated so terribly by his ex and his own family he had a hard time believing that he deserved Felix and the way that hit a little too close to home hurt thanks Hannah 😭
“Everyone in Will’s life had run in the complete opposite direction as him, and here Felix was, reaching out.”
I was worried we would have Felix’s pov and it would be him sulking over Rowan being with Theo but I’m glad that Felix was able to move on from his feelings for Rowan and it wasn’t a huge plot in the story.
Felix is perfect boyfriend material. He was so good to Will he understood everything that Will needed and never judged or held it against him when he didn’t want to do something.
“He’s...there’s something about him. Will is fucking special. He’s the first person I’ve cared about like this in, I don’t know, maybe ever. No, we’re not having sex, but I’m falling for him. It’s like gravity. I can’t stop it.”
Anyways I received an arc and this is my honest review
Will and Felix fit into each others life so easily and Felix was so quick to understand Will and how to take care of him. Because these two are just two anxious boys who found each other and somehow they make each other less anxious.
(I do wish Felix’s anxiety was addressed a little better because he did so much for Will and his own anxiety almost was written as an after thought)
Will was treated so terribly by his ex and his own family he had a hard time believing that he deserved Felix and the way that hit a little too close to home hurt thanks Hannah 😭
“Everyone in Will’s life had run in the complete opposite direction as him, and here Felix was, reaching out.”
I was worried we would have Felix’s pov and it would be him sulking over Rowan being with Theo but I’m glad that Felix was able to move on from his feelings for Rowan and it wasn’t a huge plot in the story.
Felix is perfect boyfriend material. He was so good to Will he understood everything that Will needed and never judged or held it against him when he didn’t want to do something.
“He’s...there’s something about him. Will is fucking special. He’s the first person I’ve cared about like this in, I don’t know, maybe ever. No, we’re not having sex, but I’m falling for him. It’s like gravity. I can’t stop it.”
Anyways I received an arc and this is my honest review
September 12, 2023
LIVING FOR THIS.
i’ve been in such a reading slump recently, and was so so happy to see this in my inbox. hannah henry is an automatic read for me!
i was worried about this at first, because felix’s character in the last book of this series had me a bit scared of what was to come.
BUT. i thoroughly enjoyed felix and will’s dynamic, and the intimacy established pre-relationship. i think this was a fresh change from some of hannah’s previous books, and i LOVED IT. i love how gentle her characters are, how passionate and loving, but still human. i also LOVE the pet names felix has for will.
i do wish there was some more communication during the inevitable “conflict,” and that things were talked out a little more instead of immediately forgiven. it just felt slightly abrupt. felix’s feelings felt almost as if they had been brushed aside, even though he suffered from anxiety. i would have loved to see them talk things out more, instead of the situation with wills family mentioned once or twice and then succinctly wrapped up nice and neat.
however, the intimate scenes (not just sex) were constructed so wonderfully and naturally, and they touch on my FAV tropes.
hannah’s love for hockey shines through in each book of this series, and home ice disadvantage was no exception. such a refreshing read, can’t wait for more!!
thank you to hannah henry for the ARC. all thoughts and opinions are my own.
i’ve been in such a reading slump recently, and was so so happy to see this in my inbox. hannah henry is an automatic read for me!
i was worried about this at first, because felix’s character in the last book of this series had me a bit scared of what was to come.
BUT. i thoroughly enjoyed felix and will’s dynamic, and the intimacy established pre-relationship. i think this was a fresh change from some of hannah’s previous books, and i LOVED IT. i love how gentle her characters are, how passionate and loving, but still human. i also LOVE the pet names felix has for will.
i do wish there was some more communication during the inevitable “conflict,” and that things were talked out a little more instead of immediately forgiven. it just felt slightly abrupt. felix’s feelings felt almost as if they had been brushed aside, even though he suffered from anxiety. i would have loved to see them talk things out more, instead of the situation with wills family mentioned once or twice and then succinctly wrapped up nice and neat.
however, the intimate scenes (not just sex) were constructed so wonderfully and naturally, and they touch on my FAV tropes.
hannah’s love for hockey shines through in each book of this series, and home ice disadvantage was no exception. such a refreshing read, can’t wait for more!!
thank you to hannah henry for the ARC. all thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 17, 2023
4.5 ★
Me gusto demasiado.
Felix aún esta adaptándose a jugar en un nuevo equipo, lidiando con su ansiedad y con haber aceptado su sexualidad, entonces entra en escena Will, su vecino (escritor de novelas de terror), con el que inicia una amistad
Tenia mis dudas con este libro porque Felix apareció en el libro anterior como amigo de Rowan y no me agrado mucho, sin embargo, acepto que lo juzgue mal y me gusto verlo como protagonista. Felix es muy lindo y comprensivo, aunque tiene sus propias dificultades siempre es considerado con Will y lo deja ir a su propio ritmo.
Will a tenido un tiempo difícil en su vida, esta lidiando con sus problemas para poder terminar su manuscrito, su ansiedad y una situación difícil con su familia, quería abrazarlo y protegerlo de todos. Me gusto que a pesar de estar muy cerrado en su mundo, se adapto bien a la convivencia con Felix y trabajo junto con su terapeuta para salir adelante.
Felix y Will son muy tiernos juntos y disfrute mucho sus momentos domésticos, me encanta como formaron su pequeña familia con Charlie (todo es mejor con perritos). Ellos se toman su tiempo para compartir sus problemas e inseguridades con el otro pero una vez que lo hacen se acoplan bien y el apoyo es reciproco. También me gusta que el amor no soluciona el resto de sus problemas pero ahora tienen a alguien a lado que estará para el otro incondicionalmente en sus buenos y malos momentos.
Me gusto demasiado.
Felix aún esta adaptándose a jugar en un nuevo equipo, lidiando con su ansiedad y con haber aceptado su sexualidad, entonces entra en escena Will, su vecino (escritor de novelas de terror), con el que inicia una amistad
Tenia mis dudas con este libro porque Felix apareció en el libro anterior como amigo de Rowan y no me agrado mucho, sin embargo, acepto que lo juzgue mal y me gusto verlo como protagonista. Felix es muy lindo y comprensivo, aunque tiene sus propias dificultades siempre es considerado con Will y lo deja ir a su propio ritmo.
Will a tenido un tiempo difícil en su vida, esta lidiando con sus problemas para poder terminar su manuscrito, su ansiedad y una situación difícil con su familia, quería abrazarlo y protegerlo de todos. Me gusto que a pesar de estar muy cerrado en su mundo, se adapto bien a la convivencia con Felix y trabajo junto con su terapeuta para salir adelante.
Felix y Will son muy tiernos juntos y disfrute mucho sus momentos domésticos, me encanta como formaron su pequeña familia con Charlie (todo es mejor con perritos). Ellos se toman su tiempo para compartir sus problemas e inseguridades con el otro pero una vez que lo hacen se acoplan bien y el apoyo es reciproco. También me gusta que el amor no soluciona el resto de sus problemas pero ahora tienen a alguien a lado que estará para el otro incondicionalmente en sus buenos y malos momentos.
September 22, 2023
The best thing that happened to both Felix and Will is that they become neighbors when Felix moves into a condo on the same floor as the one that Will has inherited from his grandfather. Both of these men are dealing with life issues that is causing a lot of reflection as they work on navigating a move toward different outcomes than they have had in the past. For Felix it was that he had a long crush on his bestie that was never requited and he has to be careful about falling to fast and getting his heart broken. But he is drawn to Will. For Will a toxic family and ex has left him vulnerable and scared and he has serious emotional baggage and trauma to work through to be in a place where he can be with someone and see himself as lovable. Their progression is easy in some ways as they really work well together as friends with a slow boil of wanting more below the surface. Their progression is complicated by some of the growing pains that can cause obstacles as they try to move forward. Felix's hockey teammates and their partners are so supportive and Will's therapist is spot on. They do find their way, accepting of one another, honest with one another and clearly in love. Such a good series. I wish there was more coming.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 12, 2023
4.5⭐️
I am a fan of hockey romance and the Delay of Game series has been a real treat. The characters across the series are what really stand out for me the most, they are real, interesting, and exceptionally well developed. Will and Felix have a lovey and emotion filled story in this series finale, I really loved this couple. I especially loved getting to know Felix, he was so endearing and quite different from his earlier appearance in Defensive Edge. Will is an author and Felix’s cute new neighbor. He is a bit elusive at first as he tries to keep Felix at arm’s length. Both Will and Felix are vivid characters, real and relatable and very easy to root for. I loved that while both Will and Felix struggle with their own mental health, they still try to be a support system for each other, they still are striving to excel in their own professional goals. I love that they are still in the fight, which felt like an important and empowering message. This was a beautifully written story and a I loved the cameos from Theo and Rowan, a perfectly lovely way to end the series!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I am a fan of hockey romance and the Delay of Game series has been a real treat. The characters across the series are what really stand out for me the most, they are real, interesting, and exceptionally well developed. Will and Felix have a lovey and emotion filled story in this series finale, I really loved this couple. I especially loved getting to know Felix, he was so endearing and quite different from his earlier appearance in Defensive Edge. Will is an author and Felix’s cute new neighbor. He is a bit elusive at first as he tries to keep Felix at arm’s length. Both Will and Felix are vivid characters, real and relatable and very easy to root for. I loved that while both Will and Felix struggle with their own mental health, they still try to be a support system for each other, they still are striving to excel in their own professional goals. I love that they are still in the fight, which felt like an important and empowering message. This was a beautifully written story and a I loved the cameos from Theo and Rowan, a perfectly lovely way to end the series!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
October 11, 2025
Another precious installment. Felix is great. He's strong and sturdy. I feel like he's got his shit together. He is patient and caring with Will and he takes things as they come without judgement. He's a good leader, too. He leads by example, first with coming out then with therapy, etc. Will is a delight. He's struggling, but he's trying. He's spacey, but so brilliant. He's shy and introverted, but he makes friends easily. I love these two together. I love the tension as they stay apart and the sweet slowness as they get together. I love when Will is able to open up and I also love how well they know each other. Oh and April's friendship with Will is my absolute favorite part. This book is, once again, amazing, precious, sweet, and lovely.
Notes: 2/5 spice levels, agoraphobia, depression, anxiety, author/hockey player, amazing woman friend, caretaking while injured, neighbors, food as a love language, great pet (charlie)
Notes: 2/5 spice levels, agoraphobia, depression, anxiety, author/hockey player, amazing woman friend, caretaking while injured, neighbors, food as a love language, great pet (charlie)
September 10, 2023
I loved this book!! I was a little anti-Felix after book 5, but after getting to know him in book 6 all I can say is Wow! He is so incredibly sweet, and just an amazing human. Before Felix, poor Will is surrounded by family and exes that treat him terribly and exacerbate his anxiety. He’s also struggling to finish his third book. Their story is a slow burn, but filled with comforting gestures, sweet touches and all the feels. I loved Felix’s new teammates and how supportive they were. I also loved that April reached out to Will during a difficult time. When they do finally become intimate it’s even more special because of the love and trust they’ve built with each other. I’m so sad to see this series end but I have no doubt that Hannah will create another group of special men for me to love!
September 12, 2023
Home Ice Disadvantage by Hannah Henry
Book 6, Delay of Game series
“I’m not going to leave,” Will promised. “I want to stop pretending that we aren’t inevitable.”
“Inevitable,” Felix said, the word feeling big and obvious. Of course, they were inevitable."
I make no secret of the fact that I adore this series and that Hannah Henry is one of my favourite authors. In my opinion this series just gets better and better and I'm sad it's done, but I heard from a little birdie there's a spin-off (non-NHL) series in the works! Her writing is *chef's kiss*
Will and Felix were so sweet and a bit damaged. I loved how they helped each other with their anxiety and how Will needing Felix soothed him.
If you like:
🌟 Hurt/comfort
🌟 Hockey players
🌟 Sweet doggies
🌟 Found family
🌟 Mental health rep
🌟 Hard-ish earned HEA
🌟 Slow burn with all the feels
Then this book is for you.
🔥🔥
Book 6, Delay of Game series
“I’m not going to leave,” Will promised. “I want to stop pretending that we aren’t inevitable.”
“Inevitable,” Felix said, the word feeling big and obvious. Of course, they were inevitable."
I make no secret of the fact that I adore this series and that Hannah Henry is one of my favourite authors. In my opinion this series just gets better and better and I'm sad it's done, but I heard from a little birdie there's a spin-off (non-NHL) series in the works! Her writing is *chef's kiss*
Will and Felix were so sweet and a bit damaged. I loved how they helped each other with their anxiety and how Will needing Felix soothed him.
If you like:
🌟 Hurt/comfort
🌟 Hockey players
🌟 Sweet doggies
🌟 Found family
🌟 Mental health rep
🌟 Hard-ish earned HEA
🌟 Slow burn with all the feels
Then this book is for you.
🔥🔥
September 12, 2023
Thank you to Hannah Henry for my review copy of Home Ice Disadvantage.
𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨
This is the sixth book in Delay of Game series by Hannah Henry all based around NHL. This is a opposites attract MM romance. I find this series not as interlinked as some other sports romance series but overall I do enjoy this series. This book can definitely be read as a standalone but I would encourage you to read all of the Home Delay Series.
Home Ice Disadvantage is written from dual POV which is definitely my preference with romance stories. This book seriously got me in the feels and I read it in one day. Hannah Henry promised a HEA but I was still worried for Will and Felix. I loved the positive portrayal of Mental Health and receiving support including therapy.
𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨
This is the sixth book in Delay of Game series by Hannah Henry all based around NHL. This is a opposites attract MM romance. I find this series not as interlinked as some other sports romance series but overall I do enjoy this series. This book can definitely be read as a standalone but I would encourage you to read all of the Home Delay Series.
Home Ice Disadvantage is written from dual POV which is definitely my preference with romance stories. This book seriously got me in the feels and I read it in one day. Hannah Henry promised a HEA but I was still worried for Will and Felix. I loved the positive portrayal of Mental Health and receiving support including therapy.
September 13, 2023
Two broken souls meet by chance as new neighbours. Will is a reclusive author with a lot going on and Felix is a hockey player who has newly relocated to the area and is looking for a second chance...
This was a quick read and less hockey focused than some of the previous books. It gives us insights into what each man is dealing with away from their burgeoning friendship. It's a slow build with lots of outside angst and a fair amount of chemistry. These two men learn to not only want each other, but how to lean on each other for support.
If you like an opposites attract story with found family, good vibes and overcoming past hurts, you'll enjoy Home Ice Disadvantage
This was a quick read and less hockey focused than some of the previous books. It gives us insights into what each man is dealing with away from their burgeoning friendship. It's a slow build with lots of outside angst and a fair amount of chemistry. These two men learn to not only want each other, but how to lean on each other for support.
If you like an opposites attract story with found family, good vibes and overcoming past hurts, you'll enjoy Home Ice Disadvantage
September 15, 2023
Felix Becker is a pro hockey player trying to get used to a new team, a new city, a new label for his sexuality and a new apartment. That's a lot of chance to handle which puts his anxiety front and center.
His new next door neighbor, Will Knight, calmes his anxiety in a way he has never experienced.
These two are friends first, but the chemistry between them is undeniable.
I honestly loved how this relationship developed, and how the characters had to try to deal with their own issues in their own time.
I appreciated how things developed for them and I loved their HEA.
His new next door neighbor, Will Knight, calmes his anxiety in a way he has never experienced.
These two are friends first, but the chemistry between them is undeniable.
I honestly loved how this relationship developed, and how the characters had to try to deal with their own issues in their own time.
I appreciated how things developed for them and I loved their HEA.
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