REVIEW: The Poster Boy by EM Denning (Love the Game #3)

THE POSTER BOY

Love the Game - Book Three

by EM Denning

Release Date: September 16, 2025

Review

EM scored with her first-ever hockey romance!

When Marek is outed, he makes the most of it by becoming the media favourite. Embracing his sexuality publicly and hoping he’s giving hope to some kid out there.

But not everyone appreciates his patience with the media. Especially his closeted teammate Jay, who is beyond annoyed by Marek before they even meet.

Marek is a sweetheart who wants to be liked, so Jay’s ire is difficult for him to deal with. But I love that he’s not a pushover to him either.

What starts as butting heads becomes delicious hookups and turns to sweet understanding and acceptance.

So much fun!

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Synopsis

One goal to make a career.
One kiss to derail a life.

Marek Myers is an up-and-coming goalie, but he's also not out. At least, he wasn’t. Because one kiss with the wrong man slams Marek out of the closet and into the spotlight.

Determined to make the best of a bad situation, Marek goes on the offensive, charming the media one interview at a time, happy to be the poster boy the media is after. Only, not everyone is pleased with the attention Marek is receiving, and he finds himself traded to a different team.

Separated from his home and his sister, Marek vows to handle the shots thrown at him. He throws himself into being the best goalie he can for his new team, but no matter what he does, he can't earn the friendship of the hot and broody defenseman, Jay Brookbank.

One text message to turn it all upside down.

Marek might be out and proud, but Jay is not, and after seeing the fallout from Marek's grand reveal, he doesn't want to be. Unfortunately, he still has needs and unfortunately, the faceless torso on the other end of the hookup app turns out to be none other than Marek Myers.

One hookup to change everything.

All Marek wants is someone to accept him for who he is, and Jay needs someone who can put up with his bullshit. The two of them are perfect for each other, but there's one big problem—Jay doesn’t like Marek. Maddeningly, he can’t stop thinking about him.

He doesn’t want to see Marek again, but he can't stay away.

He’s absolutely not falling for Marek, and he’s definitely not willing to risk it all for him.

Right?

RIGHT?!
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The Poster Boy is book four in a brand new sports shared world. Love the Game features books from Willow Thomas, Becca Steele, Jodi Oliver, Becca Seymour, Becca Jackson, EM Lindsey, and Cora Rose.

About EM Denning

E. M. Denning is a Canadian author and lover of gay romance.

I was born in the '80's in small town Canada, and I still live there. I have three kids, a husband, and a cat who is in his twilight years. I love writing and I especially love writing gay romance. I had a friend in my teens who was deeply closeted and I often think of that friend, and how different his youth would have been if there had been the books and acceptance that are out there now. The world isn't perfect, not yet, but I hope to make it brighter.

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