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Blind Side: Eine knisternde Friends-to-Lovers Hockey-Romanze (Chicago Storm (Eine MM Hockey Romance Reihe) 3)
Ein Flügelstürmer, der sich um alle kümmert. Ein Backup-Goalie, der alles sieht. Und ein Roadtrip, ein Bett und eine Trade-Deadline, die kurz davor steht, das jahrelange, sorgsame Schweigen endgültig zu brechen.
Jamie Hayes ist das Herz der Chicago Storm – der Mann, der die Stimmung in jedem Raum sofort erfasst, jede Stille füllt und dafür sorgt, dass niemand in diesem Team jemals allein ist. Außerdem ist er seit Jahren in seinen besten Freund verliebt und hat seinen Frieden damit gemacht. Kein Drama, nur die stille Disziplin, es als ausreichend zu betrachten und es auch so zu meinen.
Clay Abbott, der Backup-Goalie des Teams, beobachtet Jamie mit der Aufmerksamkeit eines Mannes, der genau weiß, was er fühlt, und es unter »Nicht für mich bestimmt« abgeheftet hat. Als ein Trade-Angebot Abbott die Chance auf all das gibt, wofür er hart gearbeitet hat – ein Starter-Gehalt, eine neue Stadt, sein Name auf einem Trikot, das von Bedeutung ist –, reißt ein Roadtrip in einem geteilten Hotelzimmer die vorsichtige Distanz ein, die sie aufgebaut haben.
Jetzt neigt sich ihr Weg dem Ende zu – und ihnen gehen die Ausreden aus. Mit einem lebensverändernden Trade auf dem Tisch und Wänden, die immer näher rücken, droht der zerbrechliche Frieden zwischen ihnen zu zerbrechen. Abbott hat die Chance auf die Karriere, die er immer wollte. Aber sie zu ergreifen bedeutet, den Mann hinter sich zu lassen, von dem er die Augen nicht lassen kann.
✓ Friends-to-Lovers
✓ Jahrelanges, beiderseitiges Sehnen
✓ Only One Bed, Roadtrip
✓ Tickende Uhr (Trade-Deadline)
✓ Bedrohte Found Family
✓ He fell first, he fell harder
Knisternd (Slow Burn), Hochemotional
Schmerzhaft geduldig, herzzerreißende Zärtlichkeit, wohlverdientes Glück
HEA (Happy End)
Chicago Storm Serie Buch 3 (Standalone)
Manche Dinge sind das Risiko wert.
Jamie Hayes ist das Herz der Chicago Storm – der Mann, der die Stimmung in jedem Raum sofort erfasst, jede Stille füllt und dafür sorgt, dass niemand in diesem Team jemals allein ist. Außerdem ist er seit Jahren in seinen besten Freund verliebt und hat seinen Frieden damit gemacht. Kein Drama, nur die stille Disziplin, es als ausreichend zu betrachten und es auch so zu meinen.
Clay Abbott, der Backup-Goalie des Teams, beobachtet Jamie mit der Aufmerksamkeit eines Mannes, der genau weiß, was er fühlt, und es unter »Nicht für mich bestimmt« abgeheftet hat. Als ein Trade-Angebot Abbott die Chance auf all das gibt, wofür er hart gearbeitet hat – ein Starter-Gehalt, eine neue Stadt, sein Name auf einem Trikot, das von Bedeutung ist –, reißt ein Roadtrip in einem geteilten Hotelzimmer die vorsichtige Distanz ein, die sie aufgebaut haben.
Jetzt neigt sich ihr Weg dem Ende zu – und ihnen gehen die Ausreden aus. Mit einem lebensverändernden Trade auf dem Tisch und Wänden, die immer näher rücken, droht der zerbrechliche Frieden zwischen ihnen zu zerbrechen. Abbott hat die Chance auf die Karriere, die er immer wollte. Aber sie zu ergreifen bedeutet, den Mann hinter sich zu lassen, von dem er die Augen nicht lassen kann.
✓ Friends-to-Lovers
✓ Jahrelanges, beiderseitiges Sehnen
✓ Only One Bed, Roadtrip
✓ Tickende Uhr (Trade-Deadline)
✓ Bedrohte Found Family
✓ He fell first, he fell harder
Knisternd (Slow Burn), Hochemotional
Schmerzhaft geduldig, herzzerreißende Zärtlichkeit, wohlverdientes Glück
HEA (Happy End)
Chicago Storm Serie Buch 3 (Standalone)
Manche Dinge sind das Risiko wert.
- GenresHockeyM M Romance
151 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 3, 2026
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May 27, 2026
I say this with love.
Who ever edited this needs to try again.
The story is lovely and the premise is great, but it’s like the chapters got mixed up. I feel like I’m reading the first draft of a good book. The plot and characters and overall vibe is there but it hasn’t been polished at all.
In chapter 13 Kieran asks “What are you waiting for him to do?” But it’s back in chapter 7 where Abbott goes “I thought about Kierans question - what are you waiting for him to do?”
Things are repeated like in chapter 17 “I know which shoulder gets tight after long games” followed by chapter 18 “I know which shoulder gets tight after games”
This kind of thing happens multiple times. The time line is all messed up and information is given at the wrong times and there is A LOT of repetition. I really did enjoy the book but it’s undercooked and obviously annoyed me enough to right this.
Who ever edited this needs to try again.
The story is lovely and the premise is great, but it’s like the chapters got mixed up. I feel like I’m reading the first draft of a good book. The plot and characters and overall vibe is there but it hasn’t been polished at all.
In chapter 13 Kieran asks “What are you waiting for him to do?” But it’s back in chapter 7 where Abbott goes “I thought about Kierans question - what are you waiting for him to do?”
Things are repeated like in chapter 17 “I know which shoulder gets tight after long games” followed by chapter 18 “I know which shoulder gets tight after games”
This kind of thing happens multiple times. The time line is all messed up and information is given at the wrong times and there is A LOT of repetition. I really did enjoy the book but it’s undercooked and obviously annoyed me enough to right this.
June 10, 2026
Solid story. Not as loud as the other books… this one was circumspect.
June 11, 2026
Kind of disjointed
There are some scenes and conversations that seem out of order, or repeated, or like they're referenced as memories before they happen, or things that happen more than once two different ways, which can cause some lowkey confusion. Other than that it's a sweet story.
There are some scenes and conversations that seem out of order, or repeated, or like they're referenced as memories before they happen, or things that happen more than once two different ways, which can cause some lowkey confusion. Other than that it's a sweet story.
May 27, 2026
Wow. Another big hitter from Cross.
This book contained big emotions compacted in a small space and it truly gave me all the slow burn I was looking for.
Clay is a stoic quiet backup goalie who is paired with an extroverted sunshine - Jamie. Their journey was so sweet and all the small things really added up (bawling my eyes out now!!). I love stories where it’s all about the quiet moments that make up the big moments and this was portrayed very well here.
I don’t get why Jamie is the way he is or why he can’t ask (sometimes people are just who they are I guess) and we don’t hear much about Clay’s family or his life. I think it would’ve been nice to see them further in the future and going steady. But also, I guess that is what they have been all along.
There were some repetitive phrases and inconsistencies with some scenes but overall an incredible story. Can’t wait for the rest of the “seeds”
This book contained big emotions compacted in a small space and it truly gave me all the slow burn I was looking for.
Clay is a stoic quiet backup goalie who is paired with an extroverted sunshine - Jamie. Their journey was so sweet and all the small things really added up (bawling my eyes out now!!). I love stories where it’s all about the quiet moments that make up the big moments and this was portrayed very well here.
I don’t get why Jamie is the way he is or why he can’t ask (sometimes people are just who they are I guess) and we don’t hear much about Clay’s family or his life. I think it would’ve been nice to see them further in the future and going steady. But also, I guess that is what they have been all along.
There were some repetitive phrases and inconsistencies with some scenes but overall an incredible story. Can’t wait for the rest of the “seeds”
July 12, 2026
Not spicy
KU Read on the Kindle
132 Pages
MM Hockey Romance
Friends To Lovers
Teammates
Forced Proximity
One Bed
Closed Door Spice
I keep reading this series in the hopes that the next one has 'more'. I have seen writers improve and elaborate book after book to build a series, and I hope this one does too as there is clearly scope for more HEA's. I can't say for certain that I will continue this series as it is written but who knows, when the next one comes out I might pick it up.
This is not a steamy book tho so if you are reading for spice it is all closed door and I feel like I spent the majority of the story waiting for the pair to even acknowledge each other properly, let alone have a deep conversation. There is a lot of technical hockey talk and not enough romantic interaction.
KU Read on the Kindle
132 Pages
MM Hockey Romance
Friends To Lovers
Teammates
Forced Proximity
One Bed
Closed Door Spice
I keep reading this series in the hopes that the next one has 'more'. I have seen writers improve and elaborate book after book to build a series, and I hope this one does too as there is clearly scope for more HEA's. I can't say for certain that I will continue this series as it is written but who knows, when the next one comes out I might pick it up.
This is not a steamy book tho so if you are reading for spice it is all closed door and I feel like I spent the majority of the story waiting for the pair to even acknowledge each other properly, let alone have a deep conversation. There is a lot of technical hockey talk and not enough romantic interaction.
June 10, 2026
There’s a lot to unpack with this series. The characters and the plots are great but they need more depth. The writing of the books are getting better as the series goes on but the writing is confusing at times and repetitive. It’s hard to work out who’s actually talking. This book needs to be about 100 pages longer and these characters deserved better so much happens off page that the reader really needs to read and I don’t read for spice but these books are advertised as steamy and spicy and they are barely PG
June 1, 2026
something was missing
I loved the second book of this series but this book was underwhelming at best. It felt very repetitive and the characters felt like they didn’t really have a good development. Definitely think it needed more time and attention to details. Wanted to like it but yeah it’s a no from me.
I loved the second book of this series but this book was underwhelming at best. It felt very repetitive and the characters felt like they didn’t really have a good development. Definitely think it needed more time and attention to details. Wanted to like it but yeah it’s a no from me.
June 20, 2026
Great read
I love this series and especially this book. Jamie and Clay are so scared of change, it broke my heart. Chicago Storm has the best cast of characters that turn into a huge chosen family with all the angst you would expect. Please read all these books! They are quick reads and you will not be disappointed!
I love this series and especially this book. Jamie and Clay are so scared of change, it broke my heart. Chicago Storm has the best cast of characters that turn into a huge chosen family with all the angst you would expect. Please read all these books! They are quick reads and you will not be disappointed!
June 12, 2026
— Te miro porque vale la pena mirarte ❤️🩹
Una persona que amaba a alguien quería cosas buenas para ese alguien. Así era como funcionaba el amor. Le mantenías la puerta abierta a esa persona incluso cuando, al cruzarla, se estaba alejando de ti.
Una persona que amaba a alguien quería cosas buenas para ese alguien. Así era como funcionaba el amor. Le mantenías la puerta abierta a esa persona incluso cuando, al cruzarla, se estaba alejando de ti.
June 20, 2026
sweet romance
These two have known each other for years. One had a crush, and although it took some years and growing, a pretty solid set they made.
These two have known each other for years. One had a crush, and although it took some years and growing, a pretty solid set they made.
June 28, 2026
Everything about this was terrible
July 11, 2026
4,8 ⭐️ me encanta como nace el romance en estos libros, es tan único que te atrapa desde el principio, si bien no tiene la misma fuerza de los anteriores, la historia es maravillosa, solo que mi favorito es Theo y Luca.
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