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Scoring Chances #3.5
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This short story (approximately 4000 words) takes place after the events of Power Play and before Empty Net. It features Spartanburg Spitfires' goalie Isaac Drake -- as well as a few other familiar faces.
13 pages, ebook
First published July 1, 2016
About the author
Avon Gale
26 books1,382 followersAvon Gale lives in a liberal Midwestern college town, where she spends her days getting heavily invested in everything from craft projects to video games. She likes road trips by car, rock concerts, thunderstorms, IPAs, Kentucky bourbon and tattoos. As a queer author, Avon is committed to providing happy endings for all and loves to tell stories that focus on found families, strong and open communication, and friendship. She loves writing about quirky people who might not be perfect, but always find a place where they belong. In her former life, Avon wrote fanfiction at her desk while ostensibly doing work in non-profit fundraising for public radio and women’s liberal arts education, and worked on her books in between haircuts and highlights as a stylist. Now she’s a full-time writer, delighted to be able to tell stories for a living.
Avon is represented by Courtney Miller-Callihan of Handspun Literary Agency.
Enjoy fantasy with a bit of a kinky, darker edge? Check out Avon's fantasy books, co-written with author Fae Loxley, under the pen name Iris Foxglove!
Avon is represented by Courtney Miller-Callihan of Handspun Literary Agency.
Enjoy fantasy with a bit of a kinky, darker edge? Check out Avon's fantasy books, co-written with author Fae Loxley, under the pen name Iris Foxglove!
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July 25, 2016
This short story is a setup for book 3, and that's okay. Just don't expect too much.
Isaac goes to a playoff game to cheer against his team's rivals and feels guilty about it, especially when he sees how defeated their goalie looks.
He confesses to Misha, but Misha already knows. Of course, he does. Misha knows everything.
No steam here, but I love Isaac so much, I didn't care.
Isaac goes to a playoff game to cheer against his team's rivals and feels guilty about it, especially when he sees how defeated their goalie looks.
He confesses to Misha, but Misha already knows. Of course, he does. Misha knows everything.
No steam here, but I love Isaac so much, I didn't care.
July 14, 2017
To be so short, this story felt surprisingly complete and was a great addition to book 3.
It definitely adds to the depth of the caring big brother / protective surrogate parent relationship that began between Misha and Isaac in the previous story, so I thoroughly enjoyed it.
There was more uber-dickish behavior on the part of the Ashville Ravens, making me further dislike them, which should help with my big ole' "hate on" for Laurent's team in the next book.
And in the Confession Time hockey scene between Isaac and Misha, their shared closeness and empathy was extremely touching, making me love them both even more than I previously had.
If you're reading the series, I'd definitely recommend reading this free short between books 3 and 4.
I'd rate this one at around 4.25 emotive stars. : )
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April 3, 2017
3.5 Stars
February 6, 2025
What a lovely short story! A great introduction to Isaac's character POV. I cannot wait to dive into book four 👀 I'm so intrigued!
TWs/CWs: homophobia.
TWs/CWs: homophobia.
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July 27, 2016review removed
September 18, 2016
I
this short-story!!!
Best introduction of Isaac and Laurent's story!
October 4, 2026
2.5⭐
This story is an introduction to the next book, where Isaac Drake, the goalie who lives with Misha and Max, goes to the Ravens game, the team that beat his team in the previous book and where Laurent plays, the guy who spit on him and called him a fag on the ice. Laurent is his love interest in the next book.
Nothing much happens here, Drake goes to the game, the Ravens lose, and he sees that they're all miserable, especially Laurent.
One thing I will add is something I already didn't like in the previous installment, and now it's happening here too. First, it was Max talking about which players are hot (inappropriate, since they're coaching some of them) and now it's Drake commenting on Misha's looks and I just don't need to read about that, it's unnecessary.
Misha's hot, yeah, and the water is wet, now shut up and go back to your room, I don't know, he needs to not be there with Misha and Max, I didn't like it before, I don't like it now.
I rated Drake's book pretty high, I really hope I didn't make a mistake, I'm going to re-read it now.
This story is an introduction to the next book, where Isaac Drake, the goalie who lives with Misha and Max, goes to the Ravens game, the team that beat his team in the previous book and where Laurent plays, the guy who spit on him and called him a fag on the ice. Laurent is his love interest in the next book.
Nothing much happens here, Drake goes to the game, the Ravens lose, and he sees that they're all miserable, especially Laurent.
One thing I will add is something I already didn't like in the previous installment, and now it's happening here too. First, it was Max talking about which players are hot (inappropriate, since they're coaching some of them) and now it's Drake commenting on Misha's looks and I just don't need to read about that, it's unnecessary.
Misha's hot, yeah, and the water is wet, now shut up and go back to your room, I don't know, he needs to not be there with Misha and Max, I didn't like it before, I don't like it now.
I rated Drake's book pretty high, I really hope I didn't make a mistake, I'm going to re-read it now.
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July 26, 2016I am not going to rate this because I can't -- for the life of me -- remember who Isaac is!! Not the book's fault. Totally mine. I have a memory as small as goldfish!! *LOL*. But I can't rate it because I just didn't know what to think about a short story where I can't even remember the main character *head palm in embarrassment*
This is basically a slice of life kind of short story, no sex, not much of action, just like an update of sort ... Isaac is the main character of the next book (seriously, why can't I remember him?). I think I remember Laurent St. Savoy, though, his love interest. There's a blip of him here.
In any case, hey, it's free, and you get to hang around with previously familiar faces :)
Edited to add: My friend Ari told me that Isaac was Isaac DRAKE. AH, DRAKE! Okay, that sounds more familiar to me. Hah, I liked the name "Drake" better than "Isaac" maybe *LOL*
This is basically a slice of life kind of short story, no sex, not much of action, just like an update of sort ... Isaac is the main character of the next book (seriously, why can't I remember him?). I think I remember Laurent St. Savoy, though, his love interest. There's a blip of him here.
In any case, hey, it's free, and you get to hang around with previously familiar faces :)
Edited to add: My friend Ari told me that Isaac was Isaac DRAKE. AH, DRAKE! Okay, that sounds more familiar to me. Hah, I liked the name "Drake" better than "Isaac" maybe *LOL*
September 18, 2016
3* because it's toooo short.
First of all. I'm an idiot. I totally forgot to read this one before starting the last book. So this was now a bit weird and out of order. This is a cute, but extremely short "in between book", as I like to call them. We don't really get any new information. All I got from this book was the fact that Misha is total dad material. Hot-tall-Russian-ex-hockey-player-turned-coach-covered-in-tattoos dad. I mean, Max totally hit jackpot. High five Max ;D
First of all. I'm an idiot. I totally forgot to read this one before starting the last book. So this was now a bit weird and out of order. This is a cute, but extremely short "in between book", as I like to call them. We don't really get any new information. All I got from this book was the fact that Misha is total dad material. Hot-tall-Russian-ex-hockey-player-turned-coach-covered-in-tattoos dad. I mean, Max totally hit jackpot. High five Max ;D
July 30, 2016
That was great, I really enjoyed this one, though it makes me really want to read Power Play again - I love Max and Misha :)
September 3, 2016
Cute short story <3
Love to see the nice relation between Misha and Issacc :)
Let's go to Empty net!!
Love to see the nice relation between Misha and Issacc :)
Let's go to Empty net!!
July 26, 2016
*shrugs*
It was okay.
It's a short story that doesn't seem to really move the series along in any meaningful way. I don't know what I expected really...a hot sexy scene or an exhilarating game moment, an incendiary match up that would lead into the next book...but I didn't get it here.
It was okay.
It's a short story that doesn't seem to really move the series along in any meaningful way. I don't know what I expected really...a hot sexy scene or an exhilarating game moment, an incendiary match up that would lead into the next book...but I didn't get it here.
July 7, 2022
Well if I didn't know who book four would be about, I sure do now! Not sure why this was a novella (a generous term, this is hella short) instead of included in the full length but I guess we'll find out.
2.5 stars
2.5 stars
July 26, 2016
Will probably be no surprise when I say I loved it because I love Misha and I LOVE Isaac and absolutely adore Avon. I don't think she could write anything I wouldn't like but that's also because I trust her not to write anything offensive/racist etc.
In short: I loved this little extra time with Misha and Isaac.
In short: I loved this little extra time with Misha and Isaac.
October 16, 2016
Awwww! The dynamic between Misha and Max and Isaac makes me all melty!
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June 2, 2019Free novella. I can’t really rate this. It was only 22 pages. It was more an introduction into the fourth book.
February 11, 2022
This was nice for a very short story. I liked reading from Isaac’s pov and it’s made me even more excited for book 4. Issac’s thoughts on Max and Misha made me so happy too I just love them.
September 4, 2016
<3 Misha <3 That is all.
January 4, 2017
Nice little snippet in between:)
July 6, 2020
Okay but the AFTG vibes???? I'M THRIVING
March 12, 2017
Oh, how I love this series. Just a bit more of a glimpse into how Isaac Drake moves through life, the family slowly forming under Misha's roof.
July 27, 2016
3.5 stars
Very short story about the events between Power Play and Empty Net. The story mostly focuses on the relationship between Issac and Misha. You do not have to read this to read Empty Net but it's free and short and good so why wouldn't you?
Very short story about the events between Power Play and Empty Net. The story mostly focuses on the relationship between Issac and Misha. You do not have to read this to read Empty Net but it's free and short and good so why wouldn't you?
July 25, 2016
Just whet my appetite for the next one.
Bring it on.
(ah Mischa you devil)
Bring it on.
(ah Mischa you devil)
July 26, 2016
So great to get another look at the dynamic and bond between Isaac and Misha. Love this series, and I can't wait for the next one to come out!
July 26, 2016
Isaac and Misha ... I ADORE their friendship like no other. It's my favorite ever! Than you, Avon Gale for giving us this wonderful surprise. It was as awesome as I knew it would be. <3
July 26, 2016
Loooooved this Scoring Chances vignette. Just two things:
1) Misha ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
2) Can't WAIT for Isaac and Laurent's book!
1) Misha ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
2) Can't WAIT for Isaac and Laurent's book!
September 8, 2016
3.25 Stars!
July 2, 2017
A short snippet of a story bridging Power Play and Empty Net in Gale's amazing series Scoring Chances featuring goalie Issac Drake and Coach Misha of the Spartansburg Spitfires.
November 21, 2017
A quick read between Misha and Isaac. Love them both was a fun catch up with the guys.
July 27, 2016
Isaac! ♥ I love this guy. After reading book 3, I was hopeful he'd be the focus of book 4, and he is. \o/ And here he is now, too, if only for a few thousand words.
This is just a little quickie—Isaac from his own POV in a few scenes following the events of Power Play —but I think it does a good job setting up Empty Net. You certainly don't have to read this before Empty Net, but it gives a glimpse of what EN will be about.
I liked seeing this side of Isaac before really getting in his head in 4: the way he notices Laurent St. Savoy, the kind of hilarious scene with sexy Misha in the kitchen, and the last scene, with Misha and Isaac playing hockey. You definitely get a good feel for what Misha means to Isaac (and the other way around, I think!). I like that Xavier is mentioned a bit, too. AND bonus Ethan Kennedy! Who isn't happy to see Ethan??
Fun little short! It went well with my morning coffee. :)
This is just a little quickie—Isaac from his own POV in a few scenes following the events of Power Play —but I think it does a good job setting up Empty Net. You certainly don't have to read this before Empty Net, but it gives a glimpse of what EN will be about.
I liked seeing this side of Isaac before really getting in his head in 4: the way he notices Laurent St. Savoy, the kind of hilarious scene with sexy Misha in the kitchen, and the last scene, with Misha and Isaac playing hockey. You definitely get a good feel for what Misha means to Isaac (and the other way around, I think!). I like that Xavier is mentioned a bit, too. AND bonus Ethan Kennedy! Who isn't happy to see Ethan??
Fun little short! It went well with my morning coffee. :)
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