REVIEW: The Waiting Game by Brigham Vaughn (Relationship Goals #3)

THE WAITING GAME

Relationship Goals - Book Three

by Brigham Vaughn

Release Date: February 29, 2024

Review

If you didn’t surmise from the title, this is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance.

It’s a gorgeous story of healing, growing, and being reminded that you don’t need to be saved, you just need someone willing to stand by you.

It’s an epic story spanning a lifetime of friendship and love, ups and downs. Two young boys, one who’s lost his parents and another whose parents might as well be lost, create a tender and strong friendship. Ever since the first day that they met, they have been each other's biggest supporters.

This story deals with several heavy issues but it was wonderfully done. They didn’t just have issues or trauma, we were there for the process of them working through it. For themselves, and with each other. In fact it was integral to the story and the couple making their way to a happy ending.

There is also plenty of humour. The MC’s, their teammates, and of course Jonah’s grandmother (who was probably the MVP of the story!). The playfulness contained in the story was delightful.

All and all it’s a tender and sweet story that will make you smile, giggle, and maybe even shed a few tears.

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Synopsis

Fans Have Mixed Reactions to Engagement of Fisher Cats’ Hale and Brewer

On the eve of their first playoff game this post-season, the Toronto Fisher Cats organization sent out a press release announcing the engagement of their top d-pair.

The release insinuates the childhood friends may have been involved as far back as college and makes it clear the front office supports the relationship. “We are confident that such a longstanding relationship will be nothing but beneficial to Felix in his recovery.”

Reactions are mixed.

An anonymous inside source stated, “Legit? No way. This whole thing’s a PR stunt to soften the public’s perception of Hale.”

One fan commented, “Hale & Brewer have always been so adorable together! It’s great they finally feel comfortable being out about their relationship!”

While many fans are similarly supportive, others speculate that the announcement is tied to the Cats’ shaky play of late. “We all know they’re not gonna make it past the first round,” one fan stated. “It’s just an attempt to distract from how weak the team is.”

Adding fuel to the controversy, Hale shared an image of the players naked in bed together and captioned, “Pre-game nap with Jonah before we take on the Montreal Lynx. Go, Cats!”

PR stunt or happily engaged couple? Only time will tell.

TRIGGER WARNING: Frank discussion of alcoholism, past death of parents, and emotionally neglectful parents.

About Brigham Vaughn

Brigham Vaughn is on the adventure of a lifetime as a full-time writer. She devours books at an alarming rate and hasn’t let her short arms and long torso stop her from doing yoga. She makes a killer key lime pie, hates green peppers, and loves wine tasting tours. A collector of vintage Nancy Drew books and green glassware, she enjoys poking around in antique shops and refinishing thrift store furniture. An avid photographer, she dreams of traveling the world and she can’t wait to discover everything else life has to offer her.

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