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  BODY CHECK Scoring Chances - Book Two by Brigham Vaughn Release Date: May 30, 2025 Review Dakota and Gavin get started on the wrong foot. Gavin is the General Manager of a NHL team - see workaholic in the dictionary. And he’s not thrilled with having Dakota foisted on him as the new Yoga/Pilates trainer. What starts out tense quickly turns to lust as they come to an agreement on a no-strings relationship.  Both have been burned in the past and are struggling with self-worth, trust, and past trauma. But somewhere along the line, they build trust and offer the support they each need in order to find new footing and deal with the past. I will admit that it took me a while to really warm up to Dakota. Though it was Gavin who was a jerk at first, it was Dakota who kept that energy going. Gavin was quick to make amends, but Dakota continuously assumed the worst. But they both grew a lot and built something strong in the end.  Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis The l...

  GOALTENDER INTERFERENCE Scoring Chances - Book One by Brigham Vaughn Release Date: January 17, 2025 Review Brigham is a fantastic writer who always creates stories that you become highly invested in,  They write stories that are low-ish angst but deep and thoughtful. And though this story is LONG it delivers a chance to really sink into the characters and the storyline. And given the subject matter, like a closeted athlete who has to struggle with his religion to come to terms with himself, the chance to not gloss over it all is beautiful. Connor is an O’Shea… which means a large, loud, chaotic, and hockey-loving family. He has two kids and an ex-wife.  And he’s captain of his hockey team. And he’s in the closet. It’s a lot. But it becomes even more so when Jesse Webber gets traded to his team. The young brash and wild playboy. He lives up to his nickname - Chaos Demon! It’s an entertaining and emotional partnership and it earns every one of its 500+ pages. Add to your ...

  12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS Christmas Falls - Season 2 by Brigham Vaughn Release Date: November 19, 2024 Review Widower Nick is a matchmaker, but he’s falling down on the job when it comes to finding Leo a match. And he really isn’t unconsciously sabotaging it because he has the hots for the younger man. I love a good second chance story, and the dates gone awry were a lot of fun. Seriously, I’m never looking at a man in an elf costume the same way. I really liked Nick. He was warm and lovely, and it’s not surprising there are some starts and stops to his dating for the first time since his wife died.  Leo was good, but I never fell in love with him.  He was a little too over-dramatic and it kinda of felt like it was always about him. I really loved getting to see Joel and Hayden again, I adored their story from the first season, and they are still cute AF. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Leo Fenner needs a Christmas miracle … Charmed by the small town, and weary...

  THE BLAME GAME Relationship Goals - Book Five by Brigham Vaughn Release Date: August 30, 2024 Review Ooph, Brigham put these two through it!  It was torture watching Dominic struggle with the idea of coming out and his privacy being invaded. Not to mention facing the end of his career. And Shae, ugh, the poor pining man.  So many secrets, so much at stake. Mostly their hearts! This is a long one, but it’s quite the journey that ultimately makes your heart grow three sizes. Two men who have been ‘together’ for years but hardly knew each other have created a connection they barely understand but have to rely on to get through everything happening in their lives. The growth, love and understanding are exactly what you want from a romance. Two men who have found their safe place in the heart of the other. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Fiery Rescue: Fisher Cats Player Heating Up the Sheets with Handsome Stranger? Fourth line center, Dominic Olson, was spotted ...

  THE HOME GAME Relationship Goals - Book Five by Brigham Vaughn Release Date: June 7, 2024 Review Oh Matty, you sweet summer’s child. How you remained so pure despite countless taking advantage we will never know, but we will protect you at all costs. This story has some drama, but it’s all for a good cause. Still, Toronto’s gossip mill has plenty to chew on. Seriously Matty is a big ol’ marshmallow teddy bear who wants to be loved for who is and a family. Seems simple enough, but sadly not so much.  It really isn’t a surprise that he would be helping a stranger by handing over the keys to his house and getting married to help him out. And Antoni could definitely use some help. Now that he’s the guardian of his best friend's three children he’s overwhelmed. Financially and emotionally.  What ensues is beautiful, sweet, chaotic, tragic, and funny all at the same time. The way they learn to trust and support each other, and the family they build is absolutely perfect. I’m ...