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Two Man Advantage
Victor Kalinski, all-star forward for the Boston Barracudas, is one of the biggest jerks in professional hockey. Before long his aggressive attitude gets him shipped off to play in the minor leagues.
Furious, he takes to the ice with equal amounts of skill and scathing sarcasm, which doesn’t win him any friends—except for good-natured alternate captain Daniel Arou. He won’t take any of Vic’s crap, and he won’t take no for an answer.
But Vic’s troublemaking is pulling his career one way while Dan’s talent is pushing his in the other. However much they scorch the sheets, they might soon be separated by more than Vic’s fear of being hurt.
Inside Scoop: This book contains scorching gay sex and a heaping helping of no-holds-barred snark between hot hockey heroes who don’t pull their punches.
Furious, he takes to the ice with equal amounts of skill and scathing sarcasm, which doesn’t win him any friends—except for good-natured alternate captain Daniel Arou. He won’t take any of Vic’s crap, and he won’t take no for an answer.
But Vic’s troublemaking is pulling his career one way while Dan’s talent is pushing his in the other. However much they scorch the sheets, they might soon be separated by more than Vic’s fear of being hurt.
Inside Scoop: This book contains scorching gay sex and a heaping helping of no-holds-barred snark between hot hockey heroes who don’t pull their punches.
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First published April 15, 2015
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V.L. Locey
211 books727 followersV.L. Locey loves worn jeans, Dr. Who, Torchwood, belly laughs, yoga, reading and writing lusty tales, walking, Greek mythology, the New York Rangers, comic books, and coffee. (Not necessarily in that order.)
She shares her life with her husband, her daughter, one dog, two cats, and a flock of assorted domestic fowl.
When not writing lusty tales, she can be found enjoying her day with her menagerie in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, fresh cup of java in hand.
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She shares her life with her husband, her daughter, one dog, two cats, and a flock of assorted domestic fowl.
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April 24, 2015
Oh, no, no, no! I really enjoyed this book and was even considering giving it 5 stars if the HEA was fun, but the book ended before many of the problems/issues in the story were resolved! We didn't get a HEA, rather a HFN. Hate that!
I could go on. Maybe there will be a sequel eventually, but the way it ended was unfulfilling enough to not recommend this book. Even with all the delicious sex, witty sarcasm and the funniest potty-mouthed coach I have had the pleasure to read about.
I could go on. Maybe there will be a sequel eventually, but the way it ended was unfulfilling enough to not recommend this book. Even with all the delicious sex, witty sarcasm and the funniest potty-mouthed coach I have had the pleasure to read about.
February 1, 2017
Sorry, this serial did not work for me. Vic wasn't redeemable in my opinion and I DNF the second installment. Bisexual Vic cheated on his gay boyfriend Dan with a puck bunny who got pregnant. But Vic didn't consider it cheating because it was a woman, not a man. Since he didn't tell Dan, Vic believed that he didn't actually lie. He didn't tell Dan because it was a woman and, in his mind, too insignificant. The fact that Vic had unprotected sex outside a committed relationship was glossed over. Vic was quite a hilarious character, but I couldn't get past his interpretation of fidelity and loyalty.
December 22, 2025
read 10/2023
4,5 stars.
How to review this... as someone who has read and loved Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid?
First I feel I have to start with saying that Rachel Reid should have bought V. L. Locey at least a flower basket for providing her with so much "inspiration" for writing Heated Rivalry, at least?
This was written in 2015, years before HR, so I assume Rachel Reid read it before writing HR, because there are too many similarities for it to be a coincidence (and I honestly don't know how to feel about that... a shoutout from RR in HR to V. L. Locey would have been a correct gesture, maybe?)
-Vic is Polish, Ilya is Russian,
-both Vic/Ilya are bisexual, and their characters are almost identical (Vic being ruder than Ilya, though), both were abused by a parent, and knew they would need therapy but thought of it as a thing for the future to get to,
-Dan's mum is Inuit, Shane's mum is Asian,
-both Dan/Shane are short for hockey players, both are loved by their team, both are gay, both are in the closet, both are sweet and caring.
-and all 4 play professional hockey, obviously.
So that was that.
As for my review of this book, I loved it, but have to admit the hockey player's (and coach's) language was cruder than what I would be comfortable with in real life.
Especially Vic was extremely rude, lashing out seemingly without any care.
The writing style was on the abrupt side, but in sync with the characters, the plot was fastpaced.
Although this first installment is on the shorter side, I felt the attraction between Vic and Dan and their falling in love felt believable. I wouldn't have thought I could care for such a rude character like Vic, but I felt his hurt and fears, and his love. The author wrote his raw emotions in a awesome way.
I'll continue the series, obviously, but I'm also sure I'll reread this, sooner or later.
4,5 stars.
How to review this... as someone who has read and loved Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid?
First I feel I have to start with saying that Rachel Reid should have bought V. L. Locey at least a flower basket for providing her with so much "inspiration" for writing Heated Rivalry, at least?
This was written in 2015, years before HR, so I assume Rachel Reid read it before writing HR, because there are too many similarities for it to be a coincidence (and I honestly don't know how to feel about that... a shoutout from RR in HR to V. L. Locey would have been a correct gesture, maybe?)
-Vic is Polish, Ilya is Russian,
-both Vic/Ilya are bisexual, and their characters are almost identical (Vic being ruder than Ilya, though), both were abused by a parent, and knew they would need therapy but thought of it as a thing for the future to get to,
-Dan's mum is Inuit, Shane's mum is Asian,
-both Dan/Shane are short for hockey players, both are loved by their team, both are gay, both are in the closet, both are sweet and caring.
-and all 4 play professional hockey, obviously.
So that was that.
As for my review of this book, I loved it, but have to admit the hockey player's (and coach's) language was cruder than what I would be comfortable with in real life.
Especially Vic was extremely rude, lashing out seemingly without any care.
The writing style was on the abrupt side, but in sync with the characters, the plot was fastpaced.
Although this first installment is on the shorter side, I felt the attraction between Vic and Dan and their falling in love felt believable. I wouldn't have thought I could care for such a rude character like Vic, but I felt his hurt and fears, and his love. The author wrote his raw emotions in a awesome way.
I'll continue the series, obviously, but I'm also sure I'll reread this, sooner or later.
May 2, 2023
I don't even know how to explain my feelings on this book 😂
Victor was an awful character, like one of the worst I've ever read BUT he was consistent and the writing definitely made me feel what he was feeling.
It was also like being stuck inside the mind of an angry teenage boy.
Honestly I think Dan has issues even being interested in him 😂
It's definitely not a romance so far, but I'm intrigued enough to keep reading
Victor was an awful character, like one of the worst I've ever read BUT he was consistent and the writing definitely made me feel what he was feeling.
It was also like being stuck inside the mind of an angry teenage boy.
Honestly I think Dan has issues even being interested in him 😂
It's definitely not a romance so far, but I'm intrigued enough to keep reading
July 21, 2020
I was caught by surprise with how much I enjoyed this novella - this is the first of 3 that make up a novel arc, but if you're okay with tentative HFN, then this one has a solid enough end to read as a stand-alone. (The second doesn't - read one or all 3; I highly recommend all 3)
The blurb says "Victor Kalinski, all-star forward for the Boston Barracudas, is one of the biggest jerks in professional hockey." and that is totally true. Vic's uncensored mouth comes out with all kinds of crap, not just against opponents on the ice, but directed at his teammates, bosses, the press, and anyone else in range. His inability to control his tongue, and his short temper, get him sent down from Boston to their minor league team despite his hockey skills. He figures a week or two slap on the wrist is all it will be, and sets about alienating everyone on his new team.
Finding out that not only is there no plan to bring him back up soon, but that the Boston franchise is actively looking to dump him, is a reality check. Spotting a teammate with a great ass, great mouth, and odd hints of kindness even in the face of Vic's assholery is the beginning of changes. Dan is gay, but in the big leagues of hockey, closeted, just as Vic hasn't talked about being bi. But they are too hot, and slowly, too sweet, together, not to try to make something work. The question is, what, in a world where a change of cities can happen to either of them at any moment with barely a day's notice, and where coming out could signal the end of a promising career.
They have a bunch still to work through. Not to mention the way Vic buries his heart layers deep under trash talk, defensiveness, and a bit of drinking here and there. This novella, told in Vic's desperately-ducking-introspection voice, is great fun, and the trio taken together are even more so.
This is now available in a box set that is no longer from a defunct and dodgy publisher. Congrats to Locey on the rerelease. Go for it.
The blurb says "Victor Kalinski, all-star forward for the Boston Barracudas, is one of the biggest jerks in professional hockey." and that is totally true. Vic's uncensored mouth comes out with all kinds of crap, not just against opponents on the ice, but directed at his teammates, bosses, the press, and anyone else in range. His inability to control his tongue, and his short temper, get him sent down from Boston to their minor league team despite his hockey skills. He figures a week or two slap on the wrist is all it will be, and sets about alienating everyone on his new team.
Finding out that not only is there no plan to bring him back up soon, but that the Boston franchise is actively looking to dump him, is a reality check. Spotting a teammate with a great ass, great mouth, and odd hints of kindness even in the face of Vic's assholery is the beginning of changes. Dan is gay, but in the big leagues of hockey, closeted, just as Vic hasn't talked about being bi. But they are too hot, and slowly, too sweet, together, not to try to make something work. The question is, what, in a world where a change of cities can happen to either of them at any moment with barely a day's notice, and where coming out could signal the end of a promising career.
They have a bunch still to work through. Not to mention the way Vic buries his heart layers deep under trash talk, defensiveness, and a bit of drinking here and there. This novella, told in Vic's desperately-ducking-introspection voice, is great fun, and the trio taken together are even more so.
This is now available in a box set that is no longer from a defunct and dodgy publisher. Congrats to Locey on the rerelease. Go for it.
June 4, 2020
*3.75 stars-
I'm glad I read some reviews before picking this up. I was able to brace myself for the utter and complete ASSHOLE that is Vic Kalinski. I 've had my fair share of book assholes but holy shit, he made the top 5 I think. He managed to be offensive to multiple groups of people simultaneously with all the shit he sprouted.
So...what does it say about me that I actually liked this? Hmm....Not sure. I loved Dan and the whole story had so much heart. I like that Locey's characters are so self sarcastic and all that black humor and banter clicks with me. This ending would be unsatisfactory had I not known this is a trilogy. And there's some MAJOR relationship angst coming. On to the next one!
P.S. There is one thing with Locey's characters that puts me off every time. They very consciously use their shitty childhood as an excuse for their behavior. Like "my mom beat me so I'm being mean to you now". It sits weird with me sometimes but thankfully, it wasn't a big deal here.
I'm glad I read some reviews before picking this up. I was able to brace myself for the utter and complete ASSHOLE that is Vic Kalinski. I 've had my fair share of book assholes but holy shit, he made the top 5 I think. He managed to be offensive to multiple groups of people simultaneously with all the shit he sprouted.
So...what does it say about me that I actually liked this? Hmm....Not sure. I loved Dan and the whole story had so much heart. I like that Locey's characters are so self sarcastic and all that black humor and banter clicks with me. This ending would be unsatisfactory had I not known this is a trilogy. And there's some MAJOR relationship angst coming. On to the next one!
P.S. There is one thing with Locey's characters that puts me off every time. They very consciously use their shitty childhood as an excuse for their behavior. Like "my mom beat me so I'm being mean to you now". It sits weird with me sometimes but thankfully, it wasn't a big deal here.
August 20, 2024
4.5 stars from me. The only things I didn't like about this story were the length, that cover, ugh and the price....very expensive [from a UK perspective for a novella] 🙁.
Victor Kalinski is a complete prat... full of himself, snarky to boot and just cannot/will not keep his utterly toxic and obnoxious mouth shut, but when he's sent down from the NHL for fighting and other misdemeanours, he more than meets his match in Cayuga Cougars alternate captain Daniel Arou. There were snorts a plenty in this one, you just had to laugh at Victor sometimes, and coach Lambert was another one who came out with some choice stuff. Books two and three already loaded onto the kindle, to hell with the price!!
Victor Kalinski is a complete prat... full of himself, snarky to boot and just cannot/will not keep his utterly toxic and obnoxious mouth shut, but when he's sent down from the NHL for fighting and other misdemeanours, he more than meets his match in Cayuga Cougars alternate captain Daniel Arou. There were snorts a plenty in this one, you just had to laugh at Victor sometimes, and coach Lambert was another one who came out with some choice stuff. Books two and three already loaded onto the kindle, to hell with the price!!
June 20, 2017
Lo único bueno que voy a decir es que es corto! XD el resto es todo como muy, no sé, es una cosa muy incomprensible, humor forzado, personajes demenciales, situaciones que se dejan en el aire y lo peor es que ambos son gilipollas profundos, se me ha hecho más largo que el prólogo del Silmarilión XD #epicfail
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July 10, 2021Victor Kalinski and Dan Arou couldn't have been more opposites!!! Dan was some how able to see around Victors prickliness! I laughed at Victors comments but at the same time I held my breath not knowing what was going to come out of his mouth..... and who he was going to offend.
It was an interesting read/audio narrated by Sean Crisden (one of my favorites) and it just scratched at the service of the book, I'm looking forward to more but hopefully there is a hea in the future for these men.
It was an interesting read/audio narrated by Sean Crisden (one of my favorites) and it just scratched at the service of the book, I'm looking forward to more but hopefully there is a hea in the future for these men.
March 9, 2017
Reviewed for From Top to Bottom Reviews.
*an ARC of this was provided by the author in return of an honest review
You know that when sometimes you read a book that has been out for ages and you ask yourself why the hell you waited so long to read it? Of course that means the reverse is possible too, but I’ve never had it happen until now. Two Man Advantage is the first book I was looking forward to reading for ages I now I wish I had never read. To say this book was disappointing is too mild a word.
Looking from the outside this should have been my kind of book because it’s about hockey/hockey players. And I guess the hockey is written well in this book. You can clearly see that V.L Locey knows what she’s writing about when it comes to that. But that’s the only thing I liked about Two Man Advantage. Unfortunately, even that couldn’t make me like the book in the end.
If you don’t want to be spoiled I recommend you don’t read any more of this review because in order to discuss what upset me so much I’ll have to use quote’s and they include spoilers.
The book starts off with Victor saying, when asked if he’d seen a teammate’s wife:
“I was with Pete Dubrovski’s daughter last night. Why would I pass up cherry for something that has fruit flies?”
The above quote gets him a nice black eye, courtesy of the father of the teen, and he’s send down to the AHL team.
Why they don’t just fire his ass I have no idea. Victor is sure he’ll be called back up within the week because of course the team can’t be without him. As if a hockey team was made up by only one player. But I guess some players have that big of an ego.
Instead of seeing being sent down to the AHL as an incentive to change, Victor just goes on and on.
With every page I wanted to read the book less. By 15% I was already sure he wasn’t redeemable in any way. However, there had been so many amazing reviews I thought maybe I was wrong about that and he might change for the better?! He did not.
Instead Vic “jokes” about rape:
“Celebrate what? Being anally raped by the Knights eight to one?”
and “jokes” about self harm:
"I rifled through my duffel bag, hoping to find a box cutter so I could end my suffering before it started. All I found was a disposable razor.”
Because those “jokes” aren’t enough we’ll throw in some misogyny:
“If I wanted estrogen-laced BS at seven in the a.m., I would have fucked a chick,” I commented as I walked around him.
So… he starts something with Dan. What the attraction was I have no idea, because they didn’t really talk or otherwise interact before they fucked but oookay.
“How the fuck had I just got ranked down to bottom?”
Seriously?
Sadly it didn’t stop there.
He calls Dan a fa**ot because he’s “upset”. And when (on the same page) Dan asks what he can do for Victor he replies that he could let him fuck Dan. To which Dan just nods! He doesn’t tell him that he’s done, or ask Victor to never call him that again. He just lets it drop without commentary.
To round it all up Victor also makes comment about Dan’s brother who was born with Down Syndrome.
"I mean, the way they’ve handled how their sons have turned out.. shit, if my mother were half as together as your-“
and…
“I just meant that they had to be like ‘WTF?’ when they ended up with one son with Downs and the other being gay.”
This was, by the way, the only time Dan told him to shut it.
And at the end he cheats on Dan who he’s SO in love with. The above quote gets him a nice black eye, courtesy of the father of the teen, and he’s send down to the AHL team. But it’s not really cheating because Victor is bisexual and Dan, because he’s a man, can’t give him what he needs. Obviously.
I’ve highlighted way more passages but can’t fit them all in here. I do think though that the ones I picked will give you a pretty good idea about what kind of guy Victor is.
This was all in the first novella of three. And I have honestly no inclination whatsoever to read book two or three. Victor Kalinski is a misogynistic, queerphobic, insensitive asshole that I don’t want to spent another second reading about and I honestly can’t recommend this.
*an ARC of this was provided by the author in return of an honest review
You know that when sometimes you read a book that has been out for ages and you ask yourself why the hell you waited so long to read it? Of course that means the reverse is possible too, but I’ve never had it happen until now. Two Man Advantage is the first book I was looking forward to reading for ages I now I wish I had never read. To say this book was disappointing is too mild a word.
Looking from the outside this should have been my kind of book because it’s about hockey/hockey players. And I guess the hockey is written well in this book. You can clearly see that V.L Locey knows what she’s writing about when it comes to that. But that’s the only thing I liked about Two Man Advantage. Unfortunately, even that couldn’t make me like the book in the end.
If you don’t want to be spoiled I recommend you don’t read any more of this review because in order to discuss what upset me so much I’ll have to use quote’s and they include spoilers.
The book starts off with Victor saying, when asked if he’d seen a teammate’s wife:
“I was with Pete Dubrovski’s daughter last night. Why would I pass up cherry for something that has fruit flies?”
The above quote gets him a nice black eye, courtesy of the father of the teen, and he’s send down to the AHL team.
Why they don’t just fire his ass I have no idea. Victor is sure he’ll be called back up within the week because of course the team can’t be without him. As if a hockey team was made up by only one player. But I guess some players have that big of an ego.
Instead of seeing being sent down to the AHL as an incentive to change, Victor just goes on and on.
With every page I wanted to read the book less. By 15% I was already sure he wasn’t redeemable in any way. However, there had been so many amazing reviews I thought maybe I was wrong about that and he might change for the better?! He did not.
Instead Vic “jokes” about rape:
“Celebrate what? Being anally raped by the Knights eight to one?”
and “jokes” about self harm:
"I rifled through my duffel bag, hoping to find a box cutter so I could end my suffering before it started. All I found was a disposable razor.”
Because those “jokes” aren’t enough we’ll throw in some misogyny:
“If I wanted estrogen-laced BS at seven in the a.m., I would have fucked a chick,” I commented as I walked around him.
So… he starts something with Dan. What the attraction was I have no idea, because they didn’t really talk or otherwise interact before they fucked but oookay.
“How the fuck had I just got ranked down to bottom?”
Seriously?
Sadly it didn’t stop there.
He calls Dan a fa**ot because he’s “upset”. And when (on the same page) Dan asks what he can do for Victor he replies that he could let him fuck Dan. To which Dan just nods! He doesn’t tell him that he’s done, or ask Victor to never call him that again. He just lets it drop without commentary.
To round it all up Victor also makes comment about Dan’s brother who was born with Down Syndrome.
"I mean, the way they’ve handled how their sons have turned out.. shit, if my mother were half as together as your-“
and…
“I just meant that they had to be like ‘WTF?’ when they ended up with one son with Downs and the other being gay.”
This was, by the way, the only time Dan told him to shut it.
And at the end he cheats on Dan who he’s SO in love with. The above quote gets him a nice black eye, courtesy of the father of the teen, and he’s send down to the AHL team. But it’s not really cheating because Victor is bisexual and Dan, because he’s a man, can’t give him what he needs. Obviously.
I’ve highlighted way more passages but can’t fit them all in here. I do think though that the ones I picked will give you a pretty good idea about what kind of guy Victor is.
This was all in the first novella of three. And I have honestly no inclination whatsoever to read book two or three. Victor Kalinski is a misogynistic, queerphobic, insensitive asshole that I don’t want to spent another second reading about and I honestly can’t recommend this.
April 12, 2015
4.5 Stars
*copy provided by author/publisher via Pride Promotions in exchange for an honest review*
After being suspended Vic heads from Boston to Upstate New York, and his new temporary team. He moves from the major to the minor league. He is an angry man, and he takes his anger out on not only on the opposing team members, but on his own team members at times. Being suspended from his Hockey team just makes him even angrier.
When he arrives he is immediately attracted to Dan one of his new teammates. On a road trip they end up sharing more than just a room. Vic never expected to stay in NY for long. He expected to head right back to Boston quickly, and Vic definitely didn't expect to find love. Can he let himself love and be loved?
This was an interesting read. I really hated Vic in the beginning. He wasn't a very like-able character. I actually wanted to smack him upside the back of his head on more than one occasion while reading this story.
Ms. Locey performed a minor miracle, and by the end of the story I was just as in love with Vic as Dan was. This was a good book. It flowed well, and moved at a good pace. The story wasn't rushed and took place over a realistic time period.
Vic and Dan had an amazing chemistry, and the sex was HOT and plentiful, but there was a story here too. It was also funny. Even though Vic was a jerk, his antics had me laughing out loud. I'm glad I got to know the sweet side of Vic before this story ended.
So, why not 5 stars? I would have liked for this to be a bit longer. I wanted to see Vic fight his demons and I felt that part of the story was rushed over. I think this book needed a few more chapters. I was left unsatisfied and wanting more at the end of this story. I wasn't ready to let go yet, and I felt there were unresolved issues that weren't dealt with. Even so, this was a great book. It was a quick read that held me captivated from the time I opened it until I finished. This is my first book by this author, but I plan on checking out others.
*copy provided by author/publisher via Pride Promotions in exchange for an honest review*
After being suspended Vic heads from Boston to Upstate New York, and his new temporary team. He moves from the major to the minor league. He is an angry man, and he takes his anger out on not only on the opposing team members, but on his own team members at times. Being suspended from his Hockey team just makes him even angrier.
When he arrives he is immediately attracted to Dan one of his new teammates. On a road trip they end up sharing more than just a room. Vic never expected to stay in NY for long. He expected to head right back to Boston quickly, and Vic definitely didn't expect to find love. Can he let himself love and be loved?
This was an interesting read. I really hated Vic in the beginning. He wasn't a very like-able character. I actually wanted to smack him upside the back of his head on more than one occasion while reading this story.
Ms. Locey performed a minor miracle, and by the end of the story I was just as in love with Vic as Dan was. This was a good book. It flowed well, and moved at a good pace. The story wasn't rushed and took place over a realistic time period.
Vic and Dan had an amazing chemistry, and the sex was HOT and plentiful, but there was a story here too. It was also funny. Even though Vic was a jerk, his antics had me laughing out loud. I'm glad I got to know the sweet side of Vic before this story ended.
So, why not 5 stars? I would have liked for this to be a bit longer. I wanted to see Vic fight his demons and I felt that part of the story was rushed over. I think this book needed a few more chapters. I was left unsatisfied and wanting more at the end of this story. I wasn't ready to let go yet, and I felt there were unresolved issues that weren't dealt with. Even so, this was a great book. It was a quick read that held me captivated from the time I opened it until I finished. This is my first book by this author, but I plan on checking out others.
January 17, 2018
Vic is a professional hockey player that is a sarcastic asshole with absolutely NO filter. If he thinks it, he will say it, using it as a blunt weapon over anyone head - player, coach, or reporter. When he starts an altercation in the locker room, management hits their limits, and he is sent back down to the minor leagues. He is expecting this time to be a "slap on the wrist" period of a week or so.
While there, Vic meets Dan, who is the alternate captain. Dan is an upbeat and positive guy, and when Vic opens his mouth and lets loose some of this asshole comments, Dan doesn't react like most people do, earning him some respect from Vic. It doesn't take long for either of them to notice the other. An extended road trip and sharing a room leads them to take advantage of the time together. But, Dan's nature starts a revelation in Vic, that having someone that cares about him is something that he likes. It has an effect throughout his life.
Vic is a mean person when he lets loose with his tongue, but I'm sorry. Most of the time it had me laughing my head off. His first person POV was hilarious. That brain of his was witty and sarcastic, even when he was in his own thoughts.
Dan works to find out what's under all that mean sass. Dan's effect on him was so profound, and there were times I just wanted to hug the guy. I was glad that Dan was there to do that for me. I'm also glad there are more books about these two because I don't want to be done with them.
While there, Vic meets Dan, who is the alternate captain. Dan is an upbeat and positive guy, and when Vic opens his mouth and lets loose some of this asshole comments, Dan doesn't react like most people do, earning him some respect from Vic. It doesn't take long for either of them to notice the other. An extended road trip and sharing a room leads them to take advantage of the time together. But, Dan's nature starts a revelation in Vic, that having someone that cares about him is something that he likes. It has an effect throughout his life.
Vic is a mean person when he lets loose with his tongue, but I'm sorry. Most of the time it had me laughing my head off. His first person POV was hilarious. That brain of his was witty and sarcastic, even when he was in his own thoughts.
Dan works to find out what's under all that mean sass. Dan's effect on him was so profound, and there were times I just wanted to hug the guy. I was glad that Dan was there to do that for me. I'm also glad there are more books about these two because I don't want to be done with them.
April 17, 2015
This was going to be a 4 star read until I got to the very unsatisfying ending, a HFN with loose ends. This is going to need a sequel.
April 20, 2016
Without even getting into the romance, I have so many issues with this book.
There are a ton of romance sub-genres where you can have an asshole, douche-bag, loner main character and shrug, it's not my thing, but it's fine. TEAM sports is not one of them. I read sports romances at least in part for the team! and friends! Professional athletes have spent their entire lives bouncing around from team to team learning how to get along in these sort of hyper-masculine groups of immediate, situational friends. No one would make it to the pros being that difficult and unlikeable and intentionally antagonistic. Which brings me to the next point...
To make it as a professional athlete, you have to care about the sport your playing. No one is that good without working at it and trying incredibly hard. They may not talk about it to the media because it shows weakness (or whatever). It may not come across due to language or cultural differences. But every single professional athlete cares tremendously about being the best at their sport and works insanely hard to be where they are. I have no sense of how good the main character is, but if he really cared as little as he seems to in the book, he wouldn't be where he is.
The fact that I have no idea how good of a hockey player this guy actually is is another major problem. And, how old is he? I have no idea. One the one hand, if he's on a two-way contract (the type that would let him get sent down to the AHL) he has to either be young or not that good. From his POV, he's the star of the team. But nothing about his POV suggests him being particularly young or at the beginning of his career. He does't show any insecurity about making it into the big leagues, or awe at his fellow players, or anything you would expect from someone just starting out.
Also, being sent down is not a punishment for bad off-ice behavior? Sports are a business. People are sent down to the AHL if they're not performing in-game and management/coaches think there's another player they can put in that spot that would do better. It's also a training thing. A player gets better by playing more, but if they're not playing that well, they only play a few minutes per game. So they'd be sent down in order to play more minutes and hopefully get better.
If there's an off-ice issue with a good player, a more typical punishment would be benching them for some number of games (but only if those games don't jeopardize your place in playoff standings) or fining them. Or hell, fake!Boston could follow real!Boston's lead and trade their good, but (probably not that) troublesome players away (Tyler Seguin, Phill Kessel, Dougie Hamilton).
And, I'm willing to overlook a lot in terms of hockey facts if it's in pursuit of a good story. But nothing else about this book works for me. As mentioned, the main character is a dick-bag jerk. The romance starts with him punching the love interest in the face (off-ice, which is possibly something I find unforgivable in all situations). And I can't tell if the sex is unsatisfying because of how much I dislike all the characters, or if I find it meh on it's own merits. I'm 33% in, so I guess my opinion could change between now and the end of the book, but outlook not so good.
Edited: So, I finished this. It never got any better.
There are a ton of romance sub-genres where you can have an asshole, douche-bag, loner main character and shrug, it's not my thing, but it's fine. TEAM sports is not one of them. I read sports romances at least in part for the team! and friends! Professional athletes have spent their entire lives bouncing around from team to team learning how to get along in these sort of hyper-masculine groups of immediate, situational friends. No one would make it to the pros being that difficult and unlikeable and intentionally antagonistic. Which brings me to the next point...
To make it as a professional athlete, you have to care about the sport your playing. No one is that good without working at it and trying incredibly hard. They may not talk about it to the media because it shows weakness (or whatever). It may not come across due to language or cultural differences. But every single professional athlete cares tremendously about being the best at their sport and works insanely hard to be where they are. I have no sense of how good the main character is, but if he really cared as little as he seems to in the book, he wouldn't be where he is.
The fact that I have no idea how good of a hockey player this guy actually is is another major problem. And, how old is he? I have no idea. One the one hand, if he's on a two-way contract (the type that would let him get sent down to the AHL) he has to either be young or not that good. From his POV, he's the star of the team. But nothing about his POV suggests him being particularly young or at the beginning of his career. He does't show any insecurity about making it into the big leagues, or awe at his fellow players, or anything you would expect from someone just starting out.
Also, being sent down is not a punishment for bad off-ice behavior? Sports are a business. People are sent down to the AHL if they're not performing in-game and management/coaches think there's another player they can put in that spot that would do better. It's also a training thing. A player gets better by playing more, but if they're not playing that well, they only play a few minutes per game. So they'd be sent down in order to play more minutes and hopefully get better.
If there's an off-ice issue with a good player, a more typical punishment would be benching them for some number of games (but only if those games don't jeopardize your place in playoff standings) or fining them. Or hell, fake!Boston could follow real!Boston's lead and trade their good, but (probably not that) troublesome players away (Tyler Seguin, Phill Kessel, Dougie Hamilton).
And, I'm willing to overlook a lot in terms of hockey facts if it's in pursuit of a good story. But nothing else about this book works for me. As mentioned, the main character is a dick-bag jerk. The romance starts with him punching the love interest in the face (off-ice, which is possibly something I find unforgivable in all situations). And I can't tell if the sex is unsatisfying because of how much I dislike all the characters, or if I find it meh on it's own merits. I'm 33% in, so I guess my opinion could change between now and the end of the book, but outlook not so good.
Edited: So, I finished this. It never got any better.
November 8, 2019
It's hockey written by V.L. Locey and read by Sean Crisden...for the win...
at least it was a win for me...for the Cougars, the minor league team that Victor Kalinski, all-star forward ore more accurately...former all-star forward of the Boston Barracudas finds himself shipped back to...maybe, not so much.
Before I say much about the story I'm going to chatter a bit about Victor Kalinski because man when it comes to how I felt about him...well, it's complicate. I want to say I couldn't stand him. and in some ways for the most part I couldn't. He's brash, rude, arrogant, self-centered and just generally full of himself beyond belief and if that was all there was to him I'd be golden when it comes to disliking him but it's not. Victor is also insecure and while he tries to keep it hidden he's got definite self esteem issues. Not where his hockey skills are concerned but when it comes to thinking he's worthy of friendship and love, of being treated decently yeah, he's totally lacking in self-esteem. He's got the mother from hell and as for his father well, I don't think there's a definitive answer to that question. Victor's childhood memories aren't the kind that any child should ever have and he hides it all behind a wall of anger, aggression and in general some really jerktastic behavior.
The Cougars alternate captain Daniel Arou sees in Victor what others have missed and he may be little but he's fearless and determined to break down Victor's barriers and he might also be Canadian. While Victor's a love/hate relationship for me. I loved Daniel from the word go and no it wasn't because he's Canadian...although this did get him bonus points. In the hockey world Daniel may be little but he's also fierce. He not only saw through Victor's BS, he called him on it and in the battle for Victor's heart Daniel gave no quarter.
But when Daniel's chance comes and he gets called up to the majors...by not just any team, no it's the Boston Barracudas who want him and it's Victor who steps up and insist that he go even if it means the end of them.
I have to admit at the beginning of this I was more than a little put off by Victor's character but as the story progressed and we got to see more of what made Victor into Victor as well as Daniel's determination to break down his barriers I was more than a little eager to see them make it as a couple.
Sean Crisden was the narrator for the first story in the "Point Shot" series and at 2 hour and 59 minutes 'Two Man Advantage' is an enjoyable way to pass the afternoon. I've enjoyed more than a few audio books narrated by Mr. Crisden...a quick count says it's 35+ so I'd say that when it comes to narrators that I enjoy this is definitely one of them and of all the characters that I've enjoyed hearing his interpretation of I have to say that this is for me one of his best. I truly feel that had i been reading the book or had someone else been providing the narration I don't think that Victor's personality would have come through as strongly as it did.
I'll definitely be wanting the rest of Victor and Daniel's story...on audio would be good but if not I know I've got the books tucked away on my TBR shelf.
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An audio book of 'Two Man Advantage' was graciously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
at least it was a win for me...for the Cougars, the minor league team that Victor Kalinski, all-star forward ore more accurately...former all-star forward of the Boston Barracudas finds himself shipped back to...maybe, not so much.
Before I say much about the story I'm going to chatter a bit about Victor Kalinski because man when it comes to how I felt about him...well, it's complicate. I want to say I couldn't stand him. and in some ways for the most part I couldn't. He's brash, rude, arrogant, self-centered and just generally full of himself beyond belief and if that was all there was to him I'd be golden when it comes to disliking him but it's not. Victor is also insecure and while he tries to keep it hidden he's got definite self esteem issues. Not where his hockey skills are concerned but when it comes to thinking he's worthy of friendship and love, of being treated decently yeah, he's totally lacking in self-esteem. He's got the mother from hell and as for his father well, I don't think there's a definitive answer to that question. Victor's childhood memories aren't the kind that any child should ever have and he hides it all behind a wall of anger, aggression and in general some really jerktastic behavior.
The Cougars alternate captain Daniel Arou sees in Victor what others have missed and he may be little but he's fearless and determined to break down Victor's barriers and he might also be Canadian. While Victor's a love/hate relationship for me. I loved Daniel from the word go and no it wasn't because he's Canadian...although this did get him bonus points. In the hockey world Daniel may be little but he's also fierce. He not only saw through Victor's BS, he called him on it and in the battle for Victor's heart Daniel gave no quarter.
But when Daniel's chance comes and he gets called up to the majors...by not just any team, no it's the Boston Barracudas who want him and it's Victor who steps up and insist that he go even if it means the end of them.
I have to admit at the beginning of this I was more than a little put off by Victor's character but as the story progressed and we got to see more of what made Victor into Victor as well as Daniel's determination to break down his barriers I was more than a little eager to see them make it as a couple.
Sean Crisden was the narrator for the first story in the "Point Shot" series and at 2 hour and 59 minutes 'Two Man Advantage' is an enjoyable way to pass the afternoon. I've enjoyed more than a few audio books narrated by Mr. Crisden...a quick count says it's 35+ so I'd say that when it comes to narrators that I enjoy this is definitely one of them and of all the characters that I've enjoyed hearing his interpretation of I have to say that this is for me one of his best. I truly feel that had i been reading the book or had someone else been providing the narration I don't think that Victor's personality would have come through as strongly as it did.
I'll definitely be wanting the rest of Victor and Daniel's story...on audio would be good but if not I know I've got the books tucked away on my TBR shelf.
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An audio book of 'Two Man Advantage' was graciously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
December 12, 2016
There is nothing sexier than humor mixed with hot times & this book has them in spades.This is part of a series about 2 closeted men playing in the hockey league.
May 29, 2023
I think the only VL Locey books I've read are the According to Liam stories, and what a different feel Two Man Advantage has! Possibly it's due in part to Sean Crisden's gruff and angry sounding delivery of Vic's character.
I enjoyed it, Locey writes really good hockey scenes, but I'm not really sure if I'll continue with the series.
I enjoyed it, Locey writes really good hockey scenes, but I'm not really sure if I'll continue with the series.
January 29, 2019
Victor is an insufferable asshole but I could not help liking him. This story is a romance but hardly a sweet one. Both Vic and Dan have tough shells and play roughly though they have a tender side that Ms Locey shows us on occasion. It's a well told, engaging story.
June 26, 2018
I'm shocked at how much I liked Vic considering what a jerk he was.
May 8, 2023
This is not unreadable but I certainly wouldn’t recommend it. So many terrible and unnecessary choices made by the author in portraying an arrogant hockey player and a grumpy/sunshine romance.
April 24, 2015
Two Man Advantage by V.L. Locey NHL forward for the Boston Barracudas, Victor Kalinski, insolent behavior gets him sent down to the minors for an attitude adjustment. The persistent AHL alternative captain of the Cayuga Cougars, Daniel Arou, will not tolerate his disrespect.
If I met Vik in real life, I would probably hate him, but reading the story from his point of view, I love the guy. His commentaries, while mean, are hysterical. He is right up my sarcastic alley. Having had a neglected childhood he has a pretty dismal outlook on life. He does not want to let anyone in, because he is tired of getting hurt.
Dan is the perfect individual to combat Vik’s stubborn personality. He is very persistent. He will not let people walk all over him. He is well-liked by his team mates. He’s the team joker. He takes responsibility for his action. His childhood was the opposite of Vik’s. After being assigned as roommates, Vic and Dan got to know each other better.
The Cayuga Cougars are kind of a train wreck. Despite Vic being an all-star player, the head coach of the Cougars, Martin Lambert, is cursing for being stuck with him again. Vik is always a jerk, but as he hangs out with Arou, he starts to become a nicer jerk.
I was happy to hear that V. L. Locey will be writing another book with Vic and Dan. I am looking forward to reading more about what happens in their future. I really enjoyed this fast-paced book and the growth of the characters. Two Man Advantage was full of great hockey scenes and heartfelt moments.
A gifted copy was provided by author for an honest review.
If I met Vik in real life, I would probably hate him, but reading the story from his point of view, I love the guy. His commentaries, while mean, are hysterical. He is right up my sarcastic alley. Having had a neglected childhood he has a pretty dismal outlook on life. He does not want to let anyone in, because he is tired of getting hurt.
Dan is the perfect individual to combat Vik’s stubborn personality. He is very persistent. He will not let people walk all over him. He is well-liked by his team mates. He’s the team joker. He takes responsibility for his action. His childhood was the opposite of Vik’s. After being assigned as roommates, Vic and Dan got to know each other better.
The Cayuga Cougars are kind of a train wreck. Despite Vic being an all-star player, the head coach of the Cougars, Martin Lambert, is cursing for being stuck with him again. Vik is always a jerk, but as he hangs out with Arou, he starts to become a nicer jerk.
I was happy to hear that V. L. Locey will be writing another book with Vic and Dan. I am looking forward to reading more about what happens in their future. I really enjoyed this fast-paced book and the growth of the characters. Two Man Advantage was full of great hockey scenes and heartfelt moments.
A gifted copy was provided by author for an honest review.
October 6, 2015
I may be in the minority, but I fell in love with Victor. His inner thoughts had me laughing out loud so many times. I freakin love his humor and whit. He is crass, he is harsh, he is no-holds-barred with absolutely no filter, he is an ass, but all of this comes from the deep seeded pain of his childhood and his drunk, abusive, unloving mother. Daniel, somehow, sees through Victor’s gruff exterior immediately and refuses to put up with his crap. Daniel’s family and upbringing are the complete opposite of Victor’s, and Daniel shows Victor what it’s like to be truly loved. And speaking of being truly loved, HOLY HELL BATMAN!!! Their sex life is off-the-charts, sizzling, panty-wetting hot! WOWZA!!
What happens when Victor finally opens up, becomes…well, less of jerk (lol), and above all else…loves, and then Daniel is called up to the NHL, leaving Victor behind. How will this tamed beast survive not having his Hobbit there to help keep him grounded?
V.L. Locey has quickly become a favorite author of mine! Two Man Advantage is extremely well-written, great dialogue, great humor that is perfectly intermixed with an amazing story with heartfelt, engaging, and realistic characters – you cannot go wrong with this! This will definitely go into my read again list!
What happens when Victor finally opens up, becomes…well, less of jerk (lol), and above all else…loves, and then Daniel is called up to the NHL, leaving Victor behind. How will this tamed beast survive not having his Hobbit there to help keep him grounded?
V.L. Locey has quickly become a favorite author of mine! Two Man Advantage is extremely well-written, great dialogue, great humor that is perfectly intermixed with an amazing story with heartfelt, engaging, and realistic characters – you cannot go wrong with this! This will definitely go into my read again list!
October 6, 2015
Beautifully written and surprisingly heartfelt.
I wasn't sure that I would EVER start to like Vic at the beginning. He truly set himself up as the biggest d-bag in the NHL, not that there weren't reasons for his tough exterior. But he was such a jerk that no one wanted to bother to get close to him...until Dan. Just the description of Dan's sunny smile had me smiling; not that he isn't a tough, skilled player. Just his optimism is infectious, even for the reader. They are polar opposites so the attraction was a given. They compliment each other so well and in the end I truly started to like Vic.
Don't get me wrong when I say "heartfelt"...the story is hot as hell too! But it is tempered with moments of love and heart break. Very good story and you aren't left wondering with what-if's.
I also appreciate how Locey touches on the difficulties of gay men in professional sports. It is an oft avoided subject that is just now gaining some stories in the media as more professional athletes are coming out. I love how this story portrays Vic and Dan as very good, capable players who happen to be gay, focusing on the men instead of their sexuality.
I wasn't sure that I would EVER start to like Vic at the beginning. He truly set himself up as the biggest d-bag in the NHL, not that there weren't reasons for his tough exterior. But he was such a jerk that no one wanted to bother to get close to him...until Dan. Just the description of Dan's sunny smile had me smiling; not that he isn't a tough, skilled player. Just his optimism is infectious, even for the reader. They are polar opposites so the attraction was a given. They compliment each other so well and in the end I truly started to like Vic.
Don't get me wrong when I say "heartfelt"...the story is hot as hell too! But it is tempered with moments of love and heart break. Very good story and you aren't left wondering with what-if's.
I also appreciate how Locey touches on the difficulties of gay men in professional sports. It is an oft avoided subject that is just now gaining some stories in the media as more professional athletes are coming out. I love how this story portrays Vic and Dan as very good, capable players who happen to be gay, focusing on the men instead of their sexuality.
March 17, 2016
OMG this book was fan freakin tastic!!! I laughed so hard through out this book. It was so funny. Vic and Dan were so yummy. The storyline was awesome...the characters dialogue flowed so well and was freakin hilarious, and the descriptions to details were done so nicely it was as if I was actually there to witness all the fun, humorous and outrageous things happening throughout the story.
I can not wait to read more! I hope and pray the others have these two in it as well. I would love to see the follow up to their story. This did have a HE but not necessarily a HEA. I'm hoping to have that in the next book. I want to see them come out together and get their well deserved HEA.
This was written as a single POV in first person. I would have loved to have seen Dan's pov. That would have made this even better than it already was.
I'm going to keep this short so I can go check out if there are any more like this.
Would I recommend this book? Heck ya!!!
Would I read more from this author? Well duh!!!
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I can not wait to read more! I hope and pray the others have these two in it as well. I would love to see the follow up to their story. This did have a HE but not necessarily a HEA. I'm hoping to have that in the next book. I want to see them come out together and get their well deserved HEA.
This was written as a single POV in first person. I would have loved to have seen Dan's pov. That would have made this even better than it already was.
I'm going to keep this short so I can go check out if there are any more like this.
Would I recommend this book? Heck ya!!!
Would I read more from this author? Well duh!!!
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October 15, 2015
Two Man Advantage is a quick but enticing read. There was so much action, and I'm not talking about on the ice! I did enjoy the hockey backdrop to the story, and the teammate angle added some drama and secrecy to the plot.
I absolutely did not like Vic for probably 93% of the story. He's everything I try to avoid in the people I interact with. He's arrogant, pushy, mean spirited, among many other negative things. Yet for some reason he is still a draw for Dan.
Dan on the other hand was so easy to love. He was sweet and down to earth. Always out to life the team's spirits. He found something good in Vic and nurtured it regardless of what Vic did. He loved with all he had and it added a warm element to the story.
The sex scenes were smoking and plentiful. V.L. Locey really knows how write a hott love scene. This would have been a five star read for me, but I felt like there was one situation in the book (I won't spoil it!) that was never dealt with and it bothered me. Otherwise, this was a fun and fabulous read!
I absolutely did not like Vic for probably 93% of the story. He's everything I try to avoid in the people I interact with. He's arrogant, pushy, mean spirited, among many other negative things. Yet for some reason he is still a draw for Dan.
Dan on the other hand was so easy to love. He was sweet and down to earth. Always out to life the team's spirits. He found something good in Vic and nurtured it regardless of what Vic did. He loved with all he had and it added a warm element to the story.
The sex scenes were smoking and plentiful. V.L. Locey really knows how write a hott love scene. This would have been a five star read for me, but I felt like there was one situation in the book (I won't spoil it!) that was never dealt with and it bothered me. Otherwise, this was a fun and fabulous read!
November 17, 2019
AUDIO COPY REVIEW
This story is from Vic’s point of view. Reading the book I heard Vic’s voice as raspy but strong, Sean Crisden’s voice was perfect for Vic.
Daniel Arou is a sweet, good natured, dependable, hockey player. He’s waiting for a chance to make it to the NHL big league. Coming into his comfortable life is a tornado named Victor Kalinski.
Vic is a mouthy, in your face, don’t think before he speaks kind of guy. For all of those reasons and more he is sent down to the minor leagues. He is angry and combative then he meets Dan. Can two men so dissimilar make a relationship work?
I love hockey books, don’t understand the game, but that just doesn’t seem to matter. Vic was a total butthead with a whole lot of issues and I really enjoyed Dan burrowing his way into Vic’s heart. Vivid characters and good writing is a plus also. It has a HFN ending so the the other two books in the series will need to be read too.
Review Audio requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
This story is from Vic’s point of view. Reading the book I heard Vic’s voice as raspy but strong, Sean Crisden’s voice was perfect for Vic.
Daniel Arou is a sweet, good natured, dependable, hockey player. He’s waiting for a chance to make it to the NHL big league. Coming into his comfortable life is a tornado named Victor Kalinski.
Vic is a mouthy, in your face, don’t think before he speaks kind of guy. For all of those reasons and more he is sent down to the minor leagues. He is angry and combative then he meets Dan. Can two men so dissimilar make a relationship work?
I love hockey books, don’t understand the game, but that just doesn’t seem to matter. Vic was a total butthead with a whole lot of issues and I really enjoyed Dan burrowing his way into Vic’s heart. Vivid characters and good writing is a plus also. It has a HFN ending so the the other two books in the series will need to be read too.
Review Audio requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
didn-t-finish
March 2, 2018Dnf on page 2. I don’t care if the main character is meant to be portrayed as an asshole, two pages in and I wanted to throw my phone. I will find something else worth reading
December 3, 2018
Vic is the worst MC I've ever read. I don't want to know him and I don't want to read about him. Damn shame I got the trilogy as a set...
March 12, 2023
DNF 54%
Good god, how unlikeable can you make a protagonist?
I came into this book with the explicit warning that the protagonist was really unlikeable but that it made sense because he is oh so broken because of his past, but let me be honest, this was unreadable.
Saying the protagonist is unlikeable is a huge downplay. He is HORRIBLE, a raging misogynist that uses slurs more than words, and the worst part is that he is the narrator.
I think I could handle an unlikeable protagonist if there was an external narrator, but being inside his head 24/7 was exhausting. It was a really hard to follow narrative style because he jumps from topic to topic, cursing every person he can on the way, and landing nowhere.
Also, the main couple does not work for me. It's one of those relationships where Mc1 is the biggest scum of the earth that insults the other one literally in every conversation (we are talking slurs) and Mc2 just takes it (and responds with insults) because he sees the real him. They never talk when they aren't hooking up, and I really don't see any connection apart from the physical.
So yeah, I'm not reading this.
If you are looking for basically the same premise but well executed, with an actually redeemable protagonist and a relationship where they explore his traumas and work together through them (and not just with sex), read "Empty Net"
Good god, how unlikeable can you make a protagonist?
I came into this book with the explicit warning that the protagonist was really unlikeable but that it made sense because he is oh so broken because of his past, but let me be honest, this was unreadable.
Saying the protagonist is unlikeable is a huge downplay. He is HORRIBLE, a raging misogynist that uses slurs more than words, and the worst part is that he is the narrator.
I think I could handle an unlikeable protagonist if there was an external narrator, but being inside his head 24/7 was exhausting. It was a really hard to follow narrative style because he jumps from topic to topic, cursing every person he can on the way, and landing nowhere.
Also, the main couple does not work for me. It's one of those relationships where Mc1 is the biggest scum of the earth that insults the other one literally in every conversation (we are talking slurs) and Mc2 just takes it (and responds with insults) because he sees the real him. They never talk when they aren't hooking up, and I really don't see any connection apart from the physical.
So yeah, I'm not reading this.
If you are looking for basically the same premise but well executed, with an actually redeemable protagonist and a relationship where they explore his traumas and work together through them (and not just with sex), read "Empty Net"
November 19, 2019
Audiobook provided through Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words in exchange for an impartial review.
**3.5 stars** (3 for the story and an extra .5 for the narration)
Short and sweet, this audiobook explores the explosive—negatively—meeting between Victor Kalinski, former all-star forward for the Boston NHL team and Daniel Arou, captain of the minor league team, when Victor is ejected from the NHL team for being a troublemaker one too many times and finds himself stuck in the boonies.
The Canadian and sexy Arou fires Victor’s bisexual blood as much as he fires his temper and most of the first half of the book is an exploration of their rivalry. But eventually they hit the sheets and Victor has a hard time keeping up his aloof loner attitude. By the end, I was shipping KalArou or should that be DanVic? In any event, I enjoyed their dynamic.
Sean Crisden does a good job with the voices, the action, and the sexy times as these two characters slowly but surely found a place in my hockey favorites. I’m looking forward to book two.
**3.5 stars** (3 for the story and an extra .5 for the narration)
Short and sweet, this audiobook explores the explosive—negatively—meeting between Victor Kalinski, former all-star forward for the Boston NHL team and Daniel Arou, captain of the minor league team, when Victor is ejected from the NHL team for being a troublemaker one too many times and finds himself stuck in the boonies.
The Canadian and sexy Arou fires Victor’s bisexual blood as much as he fires his temper and most of the first half of the book is an exploration of their rivalry. But eventually they hit the sheets and Victor has a hard time keeping up his aloof loner attitude. By the end, I was shipping KalArou or should that be DanVic? In any event, I enjoyed their dynamic.
Sean Crisden does a good job with the voices, the action, and the sexy times as these two characters slowly but surely found a place in my hockey favorites. I’m looking forward to book two.
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