Deep Edge (Harrisburg Railers #3) by R.J. Scott & V.L. Locey

 

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One man’s passion, another man’s lies. Can love fix even the darkest of hearts?

Trent Hanson is a figure skating phenom adored by millions around the world. His whole life has been dedicated to the sport he loves even when the sport - and his own family - have turned against him. From the playground to the Olympics to his parent’s living room, Trent has fought against bullies and homophobes to be the out and proud gay man he is. But the constant fighting has left Trent tired, lonely, and skittish. All those fears will have to be shelved though when he’s hired to spend the summer working with the Harrisburg Railers ice hockey team. Who would have guessed that the man fate has decided to pair him off with is Dieter Lehmann, all-around sex god and a man who seems to have everything to prove and doesn’t care who he hurts to get what he wants.

Dieter has spent too many years languishing in the minors, and a secret addiction to prescription painkillers means his career is in a downward spiral. His ex is blackmailing him, and he’s close to walking away from it all. But when he’s called up in the run for the Stanley Cup to cover injuries he has a taste of what it’s like playing in the NHL, and he realizes that a place on the Railers’ roster is what he wants more than anything. More than listening to his heart, and even more than caring for the infuriating figure skater who gets under his skin. When he crosses the line to get what he wants, he knows he has lost his way. He has to change, but is it too late for both his career and any chance he might have at love?

Word Count: 51,000

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Deep Edge, the third book in the Harrisburgh Railers series, is wonderful. This is one of those series I could re-read often. I love it all. Each hockey book from RJ Scott and VL Locey is a one click for sure!

This is the story of Trent and Dieter. Trent's a flamboyant ice skater who hates hockey players. And Dieter's a hockey player with a substance abuse issue. 

The addition aspect is an ongoing issue for these men. Not only does Trent hate hockey players, he wants nothing to do with someone who has an addiction problem. And Dieter, well, let's just say Dieter has a lot of issues to deal with. 

Trent's family issues are sad, leaving him drowning in pain. He's dealt with a lot concerning his mother and stepfather and I'm impressed with the way this issue is ultimately dealt with. There are definitely fun moments though with his Lola. 

Of course the writing is great, with interesting characters and an intriguing storyline. There's some good banter and humor to help lighten things up from the serious subject matters at hand. This storyline coincides with the events from book two. The authors do a fantastic job retelling these events from a different perspective, without forcing a lot of duplication. 

Deep Edge is a great story. RJ Scott and VL Locey left me in love with these men and their tough stories. With some serious topics, including addiction and gambling issues, as well as forgiveness and trust, the story is a one sitting kind of tale.