It’s a reunion to remember…
Don’t miss this friends-to-lovers hockey romance from Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn.
Daniel “Bellzie” Bellamy should be on top of the world—a Stanley Cup is the perfect topper to his fourteen-year NHL career. But despite the post-win high, something’s missing. When the chance to play for his hometown team, the Miami Thunder, comes along, he’s open to it. And when he runs into an old friend from his past soon after he makes the move, he wonders if it might be kismet.
Micah Kelly never thought he’d see his childhood crush—and first kiss—again. Danny Bellamy moved on to bigger and better things when they were teenagers, and the idea that Micah’s relationship with the professional hockey player could be anything more than one-sided Instagram thirst seems too good to be true.
Maybe too good to be true is the new reality, though. As the season goes on, Micah teaches Daniel to surf, and Daniel introduces Micah to his lovable pack of rescue dogs and the world of being a hockey boyfriend. Life is good. But when things on the ice don’t go as planned, they’ll have to decide if their rediscovered romance is built to last.
Don’t miss this friends-to-lovers hockey romance from Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn.
Daniel “Bellzie” Bellamy should be on top of the world—a Stanley Cup is the perfect topper to his fourteen-year NHL career. But despite the post-win high, something’s missing. When the chance to play for his hometown team, the Miami Thunder, comes along, he’s open to it. And when he runs into an old friend from his past soon after he makes the move, he wonders if it might be kismet.
Micah Kelly never thought he’d see his childhood crush—and first kiss—again. Danny Bellamy moved on to bigger and better things when they were teenagers, and the idea that Micah’s relationship with the professional hockey player could be anything more than one-sided Instagram thirst seems too good to be true.
Maybe too good to be true is the new reality, though. As the season goes on, Micah teaches Daniel to surf, and Daniel introduces Micah to his lovable pack of rescue dogs and the world of being a hockey boyfriend. Life is good. But when things on the ice don’t go as planned, they’ll have to decide if their rediscovered romance is built to last.
My Rating - 3.5 Stars!
Trade Deadline, the third book in the Hat Trick series is a sweet second chance romance. Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn once again deliver with a nice sports romance.
Daniel and Micah were once best friends and were each other's first kiss. Now reunited, this is their journey of renewing old friendships and developing a romantic relationship.
I love Daniel. He's a bisexual hockey player who moves to a new team for a meaningful challenge in his career. His ex wife and kids follow. The relationship he has with his ex is phenomenal and I admire them greatly for the way they are together. It's a nice change from the vile and bitter ex wife we often see in romances. And the kids are adorable.
The sports aspect of the story is well done, all about team dynamics, including motivation and jealousy. This book isn't heavy on the hockey though, rather about the team and Daniel's future with the team.
Micah's job at the aquarium makes for a fun read. There's dolphins, sea animals that are recovering from injuries, and a passion for sea life.
Written in alternating third person pov, the reader is gifted with both men's stories and feelings. The story revolves around Daniel's uncertain career future, and Micah's internal uncertainty about Daniel's place in his life. I loved it at the beginning, but found myself losing interest as it went on. It's okay, but rather slow at times.
If you are looking for a story about a closeted athlete and his struggles to come out, this is not that novel. This is a tale that has no emphasis on sexuality, as Daniel is happily out as bisexual.
Trade Deadline is a sweet second chance romance. Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn are a must read combo for me. I adore their hockey romances and this one is no different. They once again combo intriguing characters with a compelling storyline.
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