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May 14, 2026
Another great addition to this series. I am a total sucker for a physician/patient forbidden love story.
Loving the tension between Wyatt and Asher created by Wyatt's internal conflict, trying to stay professional for the sake of his job while his feelings for his patient become impossible to ignore. Asher's battle with grief is so raw that you just want him to get the happiest ending possible. I really appreciated that Wyatt doesn't just pity Asher, and he makes him actually confront his healing journey.
I also adored Asher's relationship with Lyla. They make the sweetest, most wholesome little family, and Lyla absolutely has everyone wrapped around her little finger.
Plus, getting to see Kellan and Wells again, all domestic and happy was a bonus. I love an interconnected series.
I am really enjoying this series so far and can't wait to continue. Who is next? Cooper? Does Zane get a redemption arc? I can’t wait to find out!
Loving the tension between Wyatt and Asher created by Wyatt's internal conflict, trying to stay professional for the sake of his job while his feelings for his patient become impossible to ignore. Asher's battle with grief is so raw that you just want him to get the happiest ending possible. I really appreciated that Wyatt doesn't just pity Asher, and he makes him actually confront his healing journey.
I also adored Asher's relationship with Lyla. They make the sweetest, most wholesome little family, and Lyla absolutely has everyone wrapped around her little finger.
Plus, getting to see Kellan and Wells again, all domestic and happy was a bonus. I love an interconnected series.
I am really enjoying this series so far and can't wait to continue. Who is next? Cooper? Does Zane get a redemption arc? I can’t wait to find out!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc Review
Release date May 26 2026
This is a beautiful story about overcoming hurt, dealing with grief and finding yourself in the last place you thought you would. When we meet Asher “Dutch” Reynolds in Power Play he was light, however about losing his sister in a tragic accident and getting injured himself he is withdrawn and feeling lost. Enter Wyatt Chase, ex pro player, now physical therapist and single dad to one adorable 5 year old girl. As their time together increases so does the tension on the invisible string linking them together.
Asher finds himself drawn to Wyatt in a way he hasn’t been drawn to anyone before. As a philosophy student he over thinks and analyses everything, this time it’s himself and the allure to Wyatt, watching him work it out and step into who he is as a person had me hooked. His grief, guilt and how he comes alive through them has you rooting for this couple from the start.
Wyatt had a killer rookie season in the NHL until an injury of his own leaves him with permanent damage and alone as a single father. After becoming a physical therapist he finds passion again but is still holding on to old wounds. Having Asher as a patient brings something out in him he hasn’t felt for along time. The inner turmoil of falling for a student/patient weighs on him.
The tension between these two is perfection! The push and pull, the conflict not between themselves but external forces makes for another 5 star read from Mel McCabe.
I appreciate that due to playing in the juniors Asher is late to collage and is 24 as a senior and Wyatt is 29 leaving 5 years difference so the “forbidden” part of their relationship was the therapist/ patient/student and not their age. I liked the spice in the book, it made Asher’s firsts for it all feel real the way they continued to break their rules showed the heart wants what the heart wants.
I was happy to see Wells and Kellan again. If I could change anything about this book it would be I would want to see them more as a couple once Asher graduated but I understand why that wasn’t the case I am not mad about it I just wanted more pages to read. I wasn’t ready for this to be over.
Release date May 26 2026
This is a beautiful story about overcoming hurt, dealing with grief and finding yourself in the last place you thought you would. When we meet Asher “Dutch” Reynolds in Power Play he was light, however about losing his sister in a tragic accident and getting injured himself he is withdrawn and feeling lost. Enter Wyatt Chase, ex pro player, now physical therapist and single dad to one adorable 5 year old girl. As their time together increases so does the tension on the invisible string linking them together.
Asher finds himself drawn to Wyatt in a way he hasn’t been drawn to anyone before. As a philosophy student he over thinks and analyses everything, this time it’s himself and the allure to Wyatt, watching him work it out and step into who he is as a person had me hooked. His grief, guilt and how he comes alive through them has you rooting for this couple from the start.
Wyatt had a killer rookie season in the NHL until an injury of his own leaves him with permanent damage and alone as a single father. After becoming a physical therapist he finds passion again but is still holding on to old wounds. Having Asher as a patient brings something out in him he hasn’t felt for along time. The inner turmoil of falling for a student/patient weighs on him.
The tension between these two is perfection! The push and pull, the conflict not between themselves but external forces makes for another 5 star read from Mel McCabe.
I appreciate that due to playing in the juniors Asher is late to collage and is 24 as a senior and Wyatt is 29 leaving 5 years difference so the “forbidden” part of their relationship was the therapist/ patient/student and not their age. I liked the spice in the book, it made Asher’s firsts for it all feel real the way they continued to break their rules showed the heart wants what the heart wants.
I was happy to see Wells and Kellan again. If I could change anything about this book it would be I would want to see them more as a couple once Asher graduated but I understand why that wasn’t the case I am not mad about it I just wanted more pages to read. I wasn’t ready for this to be over.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Ace Review
Release Date 26 May 2026
I went into this book thinking it would just be another sports romance… and wow, I was NOT prepared for how deeply it would hit me 🥹🏒❤️
This story is such a tender mix of grief, healing, self-discovery, and forbidden love. Asher “Dutch” Reynolds completely broke my heart. After losing his sister and dealing with his own injury, he feels so lost and disconnected from himself.
Watching him slowly come back to life throughout the story felt incredibly emotional and real. His overthinking, vulnerability, and confusion about his feelings for Wyatt made him such a beautifully human character 🫶
And Wyatt Chase??? 😭 A former NHL player turned physical therapist and devoted single dad? I was already sold. The way he cares for Asher while battling his own guilt, pain, and growing feelings had me stressed in the BEST way possible. The emotional tension between them was absolutely insane every interaction felt meaningful, soft, and electric all at once ⚡❤️
What I loved most was that the conflict never felt forced between them. It was the outside circumstances therapist/patient boundaries, student dynamics, grief, fear that kept pulling them apart while their hearts kept dragging them back together. The slow burn and constant push-and-pull had me completely hooked 📖✨
Also, I really appreciated that Asher is 24 and Wyatt is 29, so the “forbidden” aspect wasn’t about age at all. Their connection felt mature, emotional, and genuine. And the spice?? Perfectly done 🌶️ It made Asher’s journey of discovering himself feel even more authentic and intimate.
Seeing Wells and Kellan again made me SO happy 🥺 I honestly just wanted more pages of everyone together because I wasn’t ready to leave this world yet.
This book felt comforting, emotional, and quietly beautiful all at once. Definitely another 5⭐ read for me. My heart is still recovering 💔✨
Release Date 26 May 2026
I went into this book thinking it would just be another sports romance… and wow, I was NOT prepared for how deeply it would hit me 🥹🏒❤️
This story is such a tender mix of grief, healing, self-discovery, and forbidden love. Asher “Dutch” Reynolds completely broke my heart. After losing his sister and dealing with his own injury, he feels so lost and disconnected from himself.
Watching him slowly come back to life throughout the story felt incredibly emotional and real. His overthinking, vulnerability, and confusion about his feelings for Wyatt made him such a beautifully human character 🫶
And Wyatt Chase??? 😭 A former NHL player turned physical therapist and devoted single dad? I was already sold. The way he cares for Asher while battling his own guilt, pain, and growing feelings had me stressed in the BEST way possible. The emotional tension between them was absolutely insane every interaction felt meaningful, soft, and electric all at once ⚡❤️
What I loved most was that the conflict never felt forced between them. It was the outside circumstances therapist/patient boundaries, student dynamics, grief, fear that kept pulling them apart while their hearts kept dragging them back together. The slow burn and constant push-and-pull had me completely hooked 📖✨
Also, I really appreciated that Asher is 24 and Wyatt is 29, so the “forbidden” aspect wasn’t about age at all. Their connection felt mature, emotional, and genuine. And the spice?? Perfectly done 🌶️ It made Asher’s journey of discovering himself feel even more authentic and intimate.
Seeing Wells and Kellan again made me SO happy 🥺 I honestly just wanted more pages of everyone together because I wasn’t ready to leave this world yet.
This book felt comforting, emotional, and quietly beautiful all at once. Definitely another 5⭐ read for me. My heart is still recovering 💔✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
"Our love shouldn’t require this kind of sacrifice."
Asher's back in Radford U as he's recovering from his car accident injury while dealing with grief. He's working closely together with former hockey player now physical therapist single-dad, Wyatt.
I honestly read a lot of hockey romance books but this was really refreshing considering the themes around this book.
Safe to say, this was a great book that I really enjoyed.
Characters-wise, we are in a dual POV so we know their respective background. The way their past molded them to be who they are seems to fit with their mindset and decision-making. I love Asher, he's a good guy and great teammate and yet he's dealing with a lot of changes. On the flip side, we have Wyatt Chase who's new to the team, a single dad and good at his job. I did appreciate the physical therapist aspect in this because that was interesting to see. Both characters are layered with enough complexities that kept me engaged.
The way the grief was depicted in this was good, to the point where I understand why Asher's acting the way he did at first. The whole bi-awakening though seems too good to be true though but I also get it. The plot was lowkey predictable but I am in for a ride.
The whole power dynamic and hockey player x physical therapist was handled well with care and caution. I appreciate the author drawing firm boundaries and basically letting us know and showing us that there's this line. Though later on, the one trope which I didn't like was there which kinda felt two steps back from what I mentioned.
I did love that both of them were all adults about it. They communicate, they let each other be vulnerable and they tackled things together.
I think I know who's the next book and keeping my eyes open for the next!
Asher's back in Radford U as he's recovering from his car accident injury while dealing with grief. He's working closely together with former hockey player now physical therapist single-dad, Wyatt.
I honestly read a lot of hockey romance books but this was really refreshing considering the themes around this book.
Safe to say, this was a great book that I really enjoyed.
Characters-wise, we are in a dual POV so we know their respective background. The way their past molded them to be who they are seems to fit with their mindset and decision-making. I love Asher, he's a good guy and great teammate and yet he's dealing with a lot of changes. On the flip side, we have Wyatt Chase who's new to the team, a single dad and good at his job. I did appreciate the physical therapist aspect in this because that was interesting to see. Both characters are layered with enough complexities that kept me engaged.
The way the grief was depicted in this was good, to the point where I understand why Asher's acting the way he did at first. The whole bi-awakening though seems too good to be true though but I also get it. The plot was lowkey predictable but I am in for a ride.
The whole power dynamic and hockey player x physical therapist was handled well with care and caution. I appreciate the author drawing firm boundaries and basically letting us know and showing us that there's this line. Though later on, the one trope which I didn't like was there which kinda felt two steps back from what I mentioned.
I did love that both of them were all adults about it. They communicate, they let each other be vulnerable and they tackled things together.
I think I know who's the next book and keeping my eyes open for the next!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Crossing Lines absolutely wrecked me in the best way possible. 🥹🏒
(I received an ARC copy and this is my honest, unpaid review.)
What I loved most about this story wasn’t just the romance… it was the emotional honesty behind it. Watching these characters slowly work through grief, identity, fear, attraction, and healing felt incredibly real and deeply human. The MMCs handled their emotions with so much vulnerability and care, and every bit of emotional growth throughout the story felt earned.
Asher’s struggle with losing both his sister and the hockey career he thought would define his future was heartbreaking. You could feel how much staying around the rink still hurt him, even while trying to rebuild his life. And Chase? The way he tried to balance professionalism, responsibility, and feelings he didn’t quite know what to do with created SUCH good emotional tension.
The athletic trainer/player dynamic added another layer of intimacy because every moment of care, rehab, and closeness carried emotional weight. Nothing felt forced or overdramatic… it felt raw, complicated, tender, and healing.
This book handled self-discovery and queer awakening with so much compassion and nuance. There were difficult moments, but the story never lost its heart. At its core, this was about two people finding safety, understanding, and healing in each other when life had fundamentally changed them both.
If you love:
🏒 hockey romance
🩵 emotional healing journeys
🌈 queer awakening/self-discovery
🔥 slow-burn tension
🫶🏼 emotionally mature MMCs
💔 grief and rebuilding
✨ caretaking/proximity tension
🫂 found family
…then you absolutely need to pick this one up. 😏
This story was beautiful, emotional, and healing in a way that lingered long after I finished reading it. 💜
(I received an ARC copy and this is my honest, unpaid review.)
What I loved most about this story wasn’t just the romance… it was the emotional honesty behind it. Watching these characters slowly work through grief, identity, fear, attraction, and healing felt incredibly real and deeply human. The MMCs handled their emotions with so much vulnerability and care, and every bit of emotional growth throughout the story felt earned.
Asher’s struggle with losing both his sister and the hockey career he thought would define his future was heartbreaking. You could feel how much staying around the rink still hurt him, even while trying to rebuild his life. And Chase? The way he tried to balance professionalism, responsibility, and feelings he didn’t quite know what to do with created SUCH good emotional tension.
The athletic trainer/player dynamic added another layer of intimacy because every moment of care, rehab, and closeness carried emotional weight. Nothing felt forced or overdramatic… it felt raw, complicated, tender, and healing.
This book handled self-discovery and queer awakening with so much compassion and nuance. There were difficult moments, but the story never lost its heart. At its core, this was about two people finding safety, understanding, and healing in each other when life had fundamentally changed them both.
If you love:
🏒 hockey romance
🩵 emotional healing journeys
🌈 queer awakening/self-discovery
🔥 slow-burn tension
🫶🏼 emotionally mature MMCs
💔 grief and rebuilding
✨ caretaking/proximity tension
🫂 found family
…then you absolutely need to pick this one up. 😏
This story was beautiful, emotional, and healing in a way that lingered long after I finished reading it. 💜
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow, obsessed with Wyatt & Asher. These two characters had so much individual depth and this is a slow burn that does not drag out at all. Every scene in this steamy MM romance was worth it.
Asher has just experienced an unthinkable and unexpected tragedy when he starts his physical therapy journey with Wyatt Chase, the former pro hockey player and single dad who is freshly trying to reinvent himself.
I liked that the chemistry between these two wasn’t forced and that the timeline felt reasonable and the story and setting well researched.
Even the side characters were enjoyable and I think I can guess who are next couple will be if get a third in this series 👀. And let’s just give a round of applause for the funniest and cutest little 5 year old to ever exist in a romance novel.
Their connection feels palpable and believable and for as much sweetness in this book, there is the perfect level of spice. A 5⭐️ read.
Tropes
✔️ Gay-awakening
✔️ Single dad
✔️ Angst, angst and yearning
✔️ Sports romance
✔️ Forbidden romance
And imho ✔️ convenient proximity (not forced but it does make it easier)
This is a 2nd in a series but completely works as a stand alone and you wont miss a beat if you havent read the first.
Asher has just experienced an unthinkable and unexpected tragedy when he starts his physical therapy journey with Wyatt Chase, the former pro hockey player and single dad who is freshly trying to reinvent himself.
I liked that the chemistry between these two wasn’t forced and that the timeline felt reasonable and the story and setting well researched.
Even the side characters were enjoyable and I think I can guess who are next couple will be if get a third in this series 👀. And let’s just give a round of applause for the funniest and cutest little 5 year old to ever exist in a romance novel.
Their connection feels palpable and believable and for as much sweetness in this book, there is the perfect level of spice. A 5⭐️ read.
Tropes
✔️ Gay-awakening
✔️ Single dad
✔️ Angst, angst and yearning
✔️ Sports romance
✔️ Forbidden romance
And imho ✔️ convenient proximity (not forced but it does make it easier)
This is a 2nd in a series but completely works as a stand alone and you wont miss a beat if you havent read the first.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The love between the main characters is palpable and they fit so well together!
Crossing the Line was such a lovely sports romance and felt really fresh compared to a lot of hockey books I’ve read lately. I especially enjoyed the dynamic between injured hockey player Asher and ex-pro turned physical therapist Wyatt Chase. The author went into genuine detail about the physical therapy and rehab side of recovery, and I found myself really invested in all of the sports medicine room scenes because it’s not something I’ve seen explored this deeply before.
What made the story even sweeter was Wyatt’s five year old daughter, Lyla. Watching the relationship grow between Asher and Lyla was honestly heartwarming and added so much warmth to the story. It quickly became obvious that Asher and Wyatt were perfect for each other, and I loved seeing their connection develop naturally.
The writing flowed really well, the emotional moments landed, and there were plenty of humorous moments throughout too. Overall, this was a sweet, well-written hockey romance with depth, heart, and a really enjoyable take on injury recovery and healing
Crossing the Line was such a lovely sports romance and felt really fresh compared to a lot of hockey books I’ve read lately. I especially enjoyed the dynamic between injured hockey player Asher and ex-pro turned physical therapist Wyatt Chase. The author went into genuine detail about the physical therapy and rehab side of recovery, and I found myself really invested in all of the sports medicine room scenes because it’s not something I’ve seen explored this deeply before.
What made the story even sweeter was Wyatt’s five year old daughter, Lyla. Watching the relationship grow between Asher and Lyla was honestly heartwarming and added so much warmth to the story. It quickly became obvious that Asher and Wyatt were perfect for each other, and I loved seeing their connection develop naturally.
The writing flowed really well, the emotional moments landed, and there were plenty of humorous moments throughout too. Overall, this was a sweet, well-written hockey romance with depth, heart, and a really enjoyable take on injury recovery and healing
Review of advance copy received from Author
Well, where do I begin. This was a beautifully written love story between a physical therapist and hockey player. Neighbor-to-lovers. Gay awakening.
I just kept wanting to read more and more as I kept going. I never wanted to stop. I literally loved how easily Asher and Wyatt just got closer, and how right it felt. Especially on Wyatt's daughter just loves Asher. It quickly felt like they were a family even when it took them, well Wyatt, long to accept. And when they said 'I love you' oh my gosh, my heart just melted. The spice was perfect. As reading this love story blossom, a song was playing in my head. It took me a while to get it but it figured it out while reading. Invisible string by Taylor Swift is the song. I don't know why but I couldn't get that song out of my head while reading this book. I do want to point out that I learn some good facts at the beginning of the book. When I was reading the epilogue, I was in happy tears. Won't say why but it was just pefect way to end it. Happy that Zane got what he deserved. I am so thankful to the author that I got an ARC for this amazing love story.
I just kept wanting to read more and more as I kept going. I never wanted to stop. I literally loved how easily Asher and Wyatt just got closer, and how right it felt. Especially on Wyatt's daughter just loves Asher. It quickly felt like they were a family even when it took them, well Wyatt, long to accept. And when they said 'I love you' oh my gosh, my heart just melted. The spice was perfect. As reading this love story blossom, a song was playing in my head. It took me a while to get it but it figured it out while reading. Invisible string by Taylor Swift is the song. I don't know why but I couldn't get that song out of my head while reading this book. I do want to point out that I learn some good facts at the beginning of the book. When I was reading the epilogue, I was in happy tears. Won't say why but it was just pefect way to end it. Happy that Zane got what he deserved. I am so thankful to the author that I got an ARC for this amazing love story.
May 14, 2026
Asher “Dutch”, is a very caring guy that is feeling broken by having his life flipped upside down from a car accident that took his sisters life and an injury that’s taking him away from his last season. Wyatt is also a very caring person, a single dad, and Asher’s physical therapist. With working so closely together they get to know one another and physical attraction develops. But as much as they try to suppress their attraction to one another they can’t, and with the positions that they’re in they can’t be together. So they come to an agreeance of a sorta friends with benefits thing, thinking it’ll help get it outta their system. But with feelings like they have for each other that doesn’t go as planned, they develop real feelings. But even when there are obstacles in their path, they end up always choosing one another. HEA!! I loved Asher and Wyatt together but also Asher with Wyatt’s daughter Lyla, so freaking adorable! But I loved how they each found themselves, or more of themselves in the process. Oh, and the spicy scenes, oh my goodness! Holy hotness, lol!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This will be a book that I return to when I need to be in my feels because Asher and Wyatt had me on the edge of my seat waiting for them to realize they were inevitable.
Asher is back at college after a major tragedy that has left him struggling with who he is without hockey and the major loss he has suffered. He is used to being there for everyone else, but is having a hard time asking people to show up for him. Wyatt is a new physical therapist who is finding his footing in a new job after his hockey career ended from a major injury. As a single dad, he’s trying to find his footing as he reinvents himself.
The two discover they are neighbors and Wyatt’s daughter Lyla will not let Asher slink away into himself. Asher’s relationship with Lyla is adorable and I love how seamlessly Asher fits into their family. I love how these two lovable struggling souls found each other and took the leap to be together.
Asher is back at college after a major tragedy that has left him struggling with who he is without hockey and the major loss he has suffered. He is used to being there for everyone else, but is having a hard time asking people to show up for him. Wyatt is a new physical therapist who is finding his footing in a new job after his hockey career ended from a major injury. As a single dad, he’s trying to find his footing as he reinvents himself.
The two discover they are neighbors and Wyatt’s daughter Lyla will not let Asher slink away into himself. Asher’s relationship with Lyla is adorable and I love how seamlessly Asher fits into their family. I love how these two lovable struggling souls found each other and took the leap to be together.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you Mel McCabe for letting me be on your ARC team. I absolutely loved Power Play and was so excited for Crossing Lines.
I love Crossing Lines even more. This is the sweetest love story between a hockey player who is in the worst spot in his life and a former player helping him through his grief and a very bad injury.
Asher Reynolds “Dutch” was in a tragic car accident. He lost his sister and injured his leg in the accident. He decides to go back to school for his senior year in college to rehab his leg with the hockey team's new physical therapist, Wyatt Chase. Wyatt had a career ending injury his first year in the NHL and also got left. After his girlfriend leaves him with a baby girl he rebuilt his life becoming a physical therapist.
I love the way Wyatt and Asher help heal and fit into each other's lives.
I love Crossing Lines even more. This is the sweetest love story between a hockey player who is in the worst spot in his life and a former player helping him through his grief and a very bad injury.
Asher Reynolds “Dutch” was in a tragic car accident. He lost his sister and injured his leg in the accident. He decides to go back to school for his senior year in college to rehab his leg with the hockey team's new physical therapist, Wyatt Chase. Wyatt had a career ending injury his first year in the NHL and also got left. After his girlfriend leaves him with a baby girl he rebuilt his life becoming a physical therapist.
I love the way Wyatt and Asher help heal and fit into each other's lives.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 stars ⭐️
Spicy 🔥
ARC review
Release date: May 26, 2026
Omg this was one of the most adorable and beautiful love stories I’ve read! Wyatt and Asher are such amazing people, and it was such a treat to see how much they care. I’m also INCREDIBLY happy with how the story ended. Through all the conflicts of the story, both internal and external, these guys showed such understanding, maturity, growth, and a sense of safety. Honestly, one of my favorite things is that when it came down to it, there was not a miscommunication trope. Also, Wyatt’s daughter Lyla is a sweetheart. I loved seeing her enjoy life, and this whole book had a very realistic view of a child and a single father. Side note— very excited to go back and read the first book in this universe with Kellan and Wells!
Spicy 🔥
ARC review
Release date: May 26, 2026
Omg this was one of the most adorable and beautiful love stories I’ve read! Wyatt and Asher are such amazing people, and it was such a treat to see how much they care. I’m also INCREDIBLY happy with how the story ended. Through all the conflicts of the story, both internal and external, these guys showed such understanding, maturity, growth, and a sense of safety. Honestly, one of my favorite things is that when it came down to it, there was not a miscommunication trope. Also, Wyatt’s daughter Lyla is a sweetheart. I loved seeing her enjoy life, and this whole book had a very realistic view of a child and a single father. Side note— very excited to go back and read the first book in this universe with Kellan and Wells!
Review of advance copy received from Author
i really really enjoyed this!! mel’s a new to me author so when i saw a suggested post on ig that she was looking for arc readers i was like why the heck not! and i’m SO glad i signed up!!! i didn’t have any expectations walking into this, i just loved the cover & i’m a sucker for a single parent romance, but i feel like it still exceeded anything i could’ve hoped for :)
i loved wyatt & asher and their story so much! mel did a great job at the disability/mental health rep. their story was sweet and exciting, but it was also real, raw, and not without struggles
and lyla was such a little cutie!!! what a sweet family wyatt, asher, and her made! <3
i loved wyatt & asher and their story so much! mel did a great job at the disability/mental health rep. their story was sweet and exciting, but it was also real, raw, and not without struggles
and lyla was such a little cutie!!! what a sweet family wyatt, asher, and her made! <3
Review of advance copy received from Author
Absolutely loved this second addition to the series!
Power Play was one of my favorite reads from the past few months (it made the cut for buying a shelf copy haha), so I was so excited to get a copy of Crossing Lines.
Crossing Lines follows the romance between Asher, as he deals with both physical injury and the grief of losing his sister, and Wyatt, the team’s new physical therapist. These two had real connection, with the romance being more of a sweet slow burn, and I loved how it progressed throughout the story. And Wyatt’s daughter Lyla was soooo adorable. 💕And it was so nice to see Kellen and Wells again!
Hoping to get many more entries into this world!
Power Play was one of my favorite reads from the past few months (it made the cut for buying a shelf copy haha), so I was so excited to get a copy of Crossing Lines.
Crossing Lines follows the romance between Asher, as he deals with both physical injury and the grief of losing his sister, and Wyatt, the team’s new physical therapist. These two had real connection, with the romance being more of a sweet slow burn, and I loved how it progressed throughout the story. And Wyatt’s daughter Lyla was soooo adorable. 💕And it was so nice to see Kellen and Wells again!
Hoping to get many more entries into this world!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC READ - 4.5
I love love loooooved book one. So, obviously, I had to go for book two when I saw arc sign ups were available. And I'm glad I did. Asher and Chase were so cute. So was Lyla, Chase's daughter. Single dad books can oftentimes be hit or misses. But Lyla was SUCH a good edition. She was funny and I loved seeing her relationship with Asher as the book went on.
I think Asher's grief, which was a bigger part of this book, was handled well throughout the story. It was sweet to seem him go from that hopeless mindset to coming back to himself. Largely because of Chase, who owes Asher for helping trust and find love again.
I love love loooooved book one. So, obviously, I had to go for book two when I saw arc sign ups were available. And I'm glad I did. Asher and Chase were so cute. So was Lyla, Chase's daughter. Single dad books can oftentimes be hit or misses. But Lyla was SUCH a good edition. She was funny and I loved seeing her relationship with Asher as the book went on.
I think Asher's grief, which was a bigger part of this book, was handled well throughout the story. It was sweet to seem him go from that hopeless mindset to coming back to himself. Largely because of Chase, who owes Asher for helping trust and find love again.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Recovering from serious injuries while dealing with grief might sound like a rough start to a romance novel, but these characters were totally worth the ride. The angst, yearning, and ~forbidden love~ we're all here for are all top notch, and I am a sucker for stories about people finding each other in the wake of what they've lost.
I haven't read the first book in this series yet, and I can confirm that this one does work just fine as a stand-alone, but I'm definitely going to check out the author's other work now.
Thank you to the author for providing an eARC of this book for review!
I haven't read the first book in this series yet, and I can confirm that this one does work just fine as a stand-alone, but I'm definitely going to check out the author's other work now.
Thank you to the author for providing an eARC of this book for review!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love these two and the way they develop their relationship. It is such a sweet story.
Asher is defenitly a little brat and such a golden retriever. The way he loves Lyla, absolutly amazing.
Wyatt is the forever protector, which I love so much.
They have both been through so much and needed each other to feel love and happiness again.
My absolute favorite character is Lyla, oohh how I love her
Asher is defenitly a little brat and such a golden retriever. The way he loves Lyla, absolutly amazing.
Wyatt is the forever protector, which I love so much.
They have both been through so much and needed each other to feel love and happiness again.
My absolute favorite character is Lyla, oohh how I love her
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was such a genuinely fun time. Gay Awakening it’s probably one of my favorite tropes in sports romance and this was done really well. The character development was fantastic and both MMC’s were so genuinely likable. It had an equal amount of space and story and both came together so well. I’ve already put the first book in the series in my Kindle library to read because I missed out on it.
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May 15, 2026We love a main character (Wyatt Chase) who doesn't let things go unsaid even when saying the thing scares him! This book could have easily fallen into so many tropes that are exacerbated by miscommunication, but this book took care of its reader by assuring them that the heartache would be controlled and meaningful but never frustrating.
Was so excited to receive an ARC of this book and steeling myself for the (hopefully not too) agonizing wait for the next entry in the Radford U series!
Was so excited to receive an ARC of this book and steeling myself for the (hopefully not too) agonizing wait for the next entry in the Radford U series!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
So delightful! I'm absolutely loving it! The gay-awakening tropes are fantastic. They capture not only physical attraction but also the deep mental and emotional connections. I adore how they support each other. Additionally, Asher's affection for Wyatt's daughter and their special bond is heartwarming.
This book is the second installment in the series but can be enjoyed on its own. The first book features a couple that is briefly mentioned.
This book is the second installment in the series but can be enjoyed on its own. The first book features a couple that is briefly mentioned.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Chase- single dad, ex hockey player, physiotherapist. Asher- injured hockey player with trauma. Dramatic events put them together. With time they learn to trust each other. They become friends. And then lovers. Their love is amazing and deep on so many levels. They are facing a lot of obstacles but with faith in them they can overcome them. Their love language is touch. The way that their relationship becomes priority is amazing.
Book is long 412 pages. But its worth it.
Book is long 412 pages. But its worth it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I did not want to put this book down. McCabes story telling in “Crossing Lines” brings you into a world that will leave you giggling to yourself and holding your breath. Wyatt and Asher bring a whole new meaning to relationship goals, and what it looks like to show up for someone who puts everyone else ahead of themselves.
Do yourself a favor… read this amazing story.
Do yourself a favor… read this amazing story.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
**ARC review ** 3.75 ⭐️’s this was such a good story to begging this was a sweet romance about never giving up or letting bad things take over, things happen and sometimes you can’t prevent them. I loved this book. I feel like I was just not in the right mood to eat this up like I feel like I would have had a read it at a different time.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved this book! Such a sweet story between a player and his pt! This book had me laughing and kicking my feet and loving every minute of it! I have read book one so it was nice to kinda fall back into that world!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
This was so yummy, I mean delicious wait I mean amazing haha! I couldn’t get enough of these two! They completely took me out, and had me hooked the whole time. The overall support these two gave each other is chef kiss perfection. Loved everything about this!
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book made me laugh.
It is a blissful world to retreat into for a while. I didn't want to put this book down.
If you want to do yourself a favor, read this series of books.
💞Thank you to the Author for the opportunity to read and review this ARC💖
It is a blissful world to retreat into for a while. I didn't want to put this book down.
If you want to do yourself a favor, read this series of books.
💞Thank you to the Author for the opportunity to read and review this ARC💖
Review of advance copy received from Author
Chase- single dad, ex hockey player, physiotherapist.Asher- the Dutch for his team- hockey player with injury and trauma.
412 pages of slow burn but spicy love story between MM. their love is described so perfectly that i got jealous.
412 pages of slow burn but spicy love story between MM. their love is described so perfectly that i got jealous.
Review of advance copy received from Author
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Great second book in the series! Asher and Chase are perfect for each other. I love the storyline.
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