The Geeky Jock Paradox (College Boys of New Haven #5) by Hayden Hall

 

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History will repeat itself if I fall for another straight(ish) guy.

Isaac

When my roommate-to-be opens the door wearing nothing but a wet towel and a smile on his face, I only know one thing for sure: my world is about to be turned upside down.

A wrestling jock, a hottie, and as straight as a plank, Hunter is not the guy I should want. But all the shoulds and shouldn’ts fly out the window when it turns out that Hunter is actually a huge geek and not nearly as straight as I thought.

The fact that my high school crush asked me to wait for him until after college only makes my problems worse. But some terrible timing and an unlocked bedroom door end up being less of a problem than the ticking clock.

Can this college-only fling really be all that I have ever wanted?

Hunter

My new roommate is a total cutie, which is the weirdest way to describe a guy when you’re straight.

The more time I spend with Isaac, the less certain I am about everything I thought I knew. Either I am not myself, or I never have been. The weird thing is, I’ve never felt more alive.

It doesn’t matter, though. A no-good, terrible, horrible guy from his past leads him on with the sweetest promises and I’d be a fool to get involved.

Yet I need to have him, even if it’s for a little while.

The Geeky Jock Paradox is the fifth and final book in the College Boys of New Haven series. It's the perfect match for all fans of college MM romance, high steam and low angst, bisexual awakening, and nerd/jock pairings. It features the sweetest the-right-one-was-there-all-along moment and a very happy ending. All College Boys of New Haven books can be read as stand-alones and in any order.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

The Geeky Jock Paradox is the fifth book in the College Boys of New Haven series. 

This story is just downright fun and cute. 

Hunter and Isaac are both great guys who are easy to invest your emotions in. Hunter's a wrestler who's one of the sweetest jocks you'll meet. 

Meanwhile, Isaac is a nerd who's been waiting for his best friend to finish college and finally settle on just him. The boy man just needs to stop waiting and move on. 

I love the way Hunter brings Isaac to see himself in a new light. He grows in confidence and self-esteem and it's all beautiful to see. 

This is a bisexual, sexual awakening story with a college fling which turns to love. It's all perfectly low angst and enjoyable throughout. 

I highly recommend The Geeky Jock Paradox to anyone looking for a nice escape. You won't regret taking the time out of real life to enjoy this Hayden Hall book.

The No Strings Theory by Hayden Hall

 

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I keep falling for Dallas, and it's not just gravity's fault.

Dallas

Kai’s nothing like I expected.

The scrawny kid I once knew is gone, replaced by a nerdy, curious young man who crawls deep under my skin. The moment he enters my life, he disrupts everything.

I don’t do attachments. I don’t do dates.

There are so many other college guys to keep me distracted.

Yet I can’t get him out of my head.

I shouldn’t want my best friend’s little brother. But I’ve never been great at resisting temptation.

What starts as messing around in secret, soon becomes a lot more serious. I’m gambling my friendship and risking more than I should. But I’m falling, and I’m falling hard.

Kai

I’ve had a crush on Dallas since I was old enough to crush. He’s my oldest fantasy; my only fantasy. He’s also an obnoxious, insufferable, smug jock with the stupidest adorable dimples and a gorgeous… Uh… Where was I?

Oh right, he never noticed me except when I was the punchline of his jokes.

He’s also the very definition of a guy I shouldn’t want. Just ask my big brother; he warned me time and time again not to look up to Dallas. He’d lose his mind if he only knew the things Dallas and I did when the lights were out.

But Dallas and I have an agreement: no strings attached. That way, we get to have fun and nobody needs to know. I get to live out my fantasies, to get them out of my system. No harm done, right?

Yeah. I was dumb enough to think my crush on him wouldn’t come back to life. It’s not gravity that’s pulling me in.
Now I’m falling for him faster and harder than ever despite knowing what’s at stake.

The only way this ends is with a lost friendship and a broken heart.

It’s too late anyway. I’m in free fall already.

The No Strings Theory is the fourth book in College Boys of New Haven series but it can be read on its own. It is a full-length story featuring best friend’s younger brother, forbidden love, nerd/jock relationship, close proximity, and the happiest of endings. Sink your teeth into this sweet and steamy romance

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

The No String Theory is an entertaining romance by Hayden Hall. 

There's plenty going on in this tale, including brother's best friend, roommates, first times, and a friends with benefits arrangement. 

From the start, these two ooze attraction and chemistry. When they finally get together, hot damn! 

I adore the long time crush and I enjoy the way everything evolves between them. I just love their story and it's sweetness. It's always fun seeing a playboy fall in love. 

The No Strings Theory is a great read. This Hayden Hall book is perfect the next time you're in the mood for a brother's best friend romance. 

The Two Stars Collision (College Boys of New Haven #3) by Hayden Hall

 

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When an adorable force meets an irresistible object they might just fall in love.

Miles

Studies astrophysics? Check.

Loves Star Wars? Check.

Still a virgin at twenty-one with zero experience in real life? Double-check.

I didn’t want any fanfare around my twenty-first birthday. But when a series of unfortunate accidents confirming Ramsey’s rules of randomness takes place right in front of my eyes, I find myself dancing with the hottest, most popular jock on campus.

Liam makes me feel special. He makes this night one to remember. He becomes the very first boy I ever kissed.

Except it’s all a charade. He’s just making his crazy ex-girlfriend crazier and I’m happy to play along. Call it a kissing practice.

But when the door is closed and his ex isn’t around to see us, are we still faking it? Or are we the crazy ones?


Liam

Am I going through one helluva breakup? Yes I am.

Am I coping with it by dancing with the first guy who accidentally pissed my ex off? You bet I am.

Hayley and I were supposed to spend our lives together. Well, that was the plan until she changed the plan. She’s now hooking up with some random caveman and I’ll be damned if I’m just going to stand here and watch.

Oops, the nerd just kissed me; and you can bet your life I kissed him back. Now she knows what it feels like.

And I discover it feels way better than I expected.

The Two Stars Collision is the third book in the College Boys of New Haven series, but it fully works as a standalone. If this is your first encounter with the series, feel free to start here! You will find a nerd/jock pair, opposites attract, gay for you, and a happily ever after.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

The Two Stars Collison is the third book in the College Boys of New Haven series by Hayden Hall. This college romance is easily read as a standalone. 

This one combines nerd/jock, opposites attract, and first times to make it exactly what I crave to read everyday. 

I love Miles and Liam and their relationship. They're super adorable together and I love the way everything develops between them. 

Their story includes a funny meet cute, and a fake relationship. Yay! I love when a fake relationship leads to love.

The opposites attract factor is huge with this one. One's a science geek who's also a virgin. The other's a jock who's also a frat boy. But they certainly work well together and discover that they get along wonderfully. 

I love the chemistry between the two. The connection is instant and the dynamic between them is fabulous.

There are a lot of Star Wars references that fans of the series will love. But, if you're like me and have never even watched Star Wars, it doesn't make it a problem. 

I love the author's writing style and the storyline is plenty of fun. There are a lot of secondary characters who fully come to life and add tons to the story.

The Two Stars Collison is a great choice the next time you're in the mood for a college romance. This Hayden Hall tale kept me reading late into the night. 

The Three Hearts Equation by Hayden Hall

 

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If love makes sense to you, you’re doing it wrong.

Mason

I loved Leo from the moment I met him. But life gets busy when you grow up. Leo took good care of me, and now he needs someone to take care of him. I must step up and be that person. Except I can’t do it alone.

Leo

I could carry everyone’s worries on my shoulders but mine. In just a few days, my dad ruined our family and the only person I can lean on is Mason. He worries and cares and I love him endlessly, but our lives are messy with no signs of improvement. Can we endure this on our own or is the solution to all our problems right my nose?

Quinn

I never meant to fall in love. That’s just not what I do. But Mason and Leo could use some help and who better to help them but their best friend? The more I’m with them, the more I realize I’m going down a dangerous road. Of millions of possible outcomes, all are bad but one. Do we even stand a chance?

The Three Hearts Equation is the second book in the College Boys of New Haven series. It can be read as a standalone, but it’s more fun if you’ve read The Nerd Jock Conundrum and the free prequel novella. This is a sweet and steamy MMM romance featuring two nerds and a jock with a guaranteed HEA. 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

The Three Hearts Equation is a fabulously delightful menage romance. This Hayden Hall had me captured and smiling throughout. 

Mason and Leo are a couple at the start, with their roommate Quinn being a good friend and roommate. And then...

 

I love everything about this trio. The feelings are there at the start and I adore how they finally make a move. And damn, they're hot together. 

I love how they work together and mesh so naturally. If you're expecting a lot of angst concerning the trio itself, you won't be finding that here. Just look somewhere else if you're in the mood for angst. 

This is about the relationship between the three men, how they all deal with some issues, and Leo's big problem. 

Leo's job is a big part of this story, as his father's crimes affect Leo's reputation. His response includes embarrassment, secrets, and a whole lot of shame. Everything Leo goes through is sad, and made worse by his pride.  

The Three Hearts Equation is perfect the next time you're in the mood for an established couple adding a third into their relationship. I absolutely adore every single moment of this Hayden Hall gem. 

The Nerd Jock Conundrum (College Boys of New Haven #1) by Hayden Hall

 

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A chemistry nerd should know opposites always attract.

Troy
Of course I fell for a football jock. How could I not? But Jackson and I are polar opposites. He’s popular, confident, and as hot as hell in a tight T-shirt. Me? I’m just a scrawny, awkward nerd.

Another point of difference: he’s straight.

And as I trip, stumble, and stammer my way through all our conversations, my desire is growing at an alarming rate. I keep wondering what he looks like when he’s on his knees.

As if my crush on him isn’t bad enough, Jackson is assigned to be my partner on a year-long project, and I have no choice but to spend time with the hottest guy on campus. Bummer.

But the attraction is intensifying. We’re on a collision course. I shouldn’t be leaning in…

I think I’m going to kiss him.

Jackson

Sweet. I got partnered up with the biggest nerd on campus. If I play my cards well, a passing grade is guaranteed.

Troy’s all shy and awkward; a classic nerd. But there’s more to him than he’s showing. And it’s making me curious.

I want to see him come out of his shell. I know he would be better off if he let his guard down. I want to be his friend, but he thinks I’m just another dumb jock. Except, I see him looking at me the way I could never look at him.

Am I sending the wrong message? Is he falling for me?

He’s leaning in fast… He’s about to kiss me.

And I’m not even ducking.

The Nerd Jock Conundrum is the first book in the College Boys of New Haven series, but it can be read on its own. It features a fresh twist on the nerd jock trope, opposites attract, bisexual awakening, enemies to friends to lovers, and a very happy ending. 

My Rating - 4 Stars!

The Nerd Jock Conundrum is a fun college romance. The first book in Hayden Hall's College Boys of New Haven, it's a good start to what looks to be a great series. 

Troy and Jackson are complete opposites. Troy's a quiet nerd, while Jackson's a popular football player. Troy's a skinny little freshman. Jackson's a strong twenty four year old senior. Troy has the brains. Jackson has the social skills.

They make for a fun dynamic. 

The sexual awakening aspect is prominent in this tale, as Jackson has never been attracted to a guy before. But his attraction to the nerdy Troy leads to some steamy sexual exploration, including first times and a fun sex toy moment. 

The closeted/coming out issue is a large part of this story, as Troy struggles to accept his sexuality. He's never told anyone that he's gay, so suddenly coming out isn't an option for him. 

Their story is full of attraction, lust, and steamy moments. I adore that their friendship isn't based on Jackson's popularity, but is rather based on their connection. 

Their story is cute, sweet, and hot. There are some twists and turns that keep things interesting. Both men are lovable and have me wanting to hug them. I love that they both help the other to accept themselves and be open and honest. And most importantly, free. 

And damn, I love the way the author explores the fluidity of sexuality. Well done. 

Overall, I enjoy the writing style a lot. Written in alternating first person pov, it's easy to get to know both men well. That said, there are definitely too many "he said"s for my liking. That's just a pet peeve of mine that has turned me off of finishing a lot of books. Luckily it isn't overwhelming throughout, although it's definitely there. 

The Nerd Jock Conundrum is a fun little college romance. I enjoy the journey Hayden Hall takes these men on, and I adore the ending. 

One More Summer by Hayden Hall

 

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All relationships are complicated. But ours is impossible.

Adam is sweet, sexy, and all-round irresistible. He was the love of my life, once. But that fling crashed in flames.

I haven't heard from him in ten years, until the day my estranged father passed away and Adam brought the news: I was now the owner of a summer house in Italy.

Adam is coming with me to repair the old house. And I’m burning up whenever I’m around him. The temptation to fall in love again is eating at my soul.

But I shouldn't let it happen. Our past is too complicated, and the memory of my father haunts every moment we spend together. Is he still the same boy I once loved? Am I?

I thought I was unlovable before Adam returned to my life. Father agreed.

Adam is the man who can restore the rundown summer house beyond its former glory. But can he fix my broken heart?

One More Summer is the third and final book in my One More Chance series, but it can be read on its own. It's a second chance, hurt-comfort, summer vacation romance set in Italian countryside. There is a lot of sweetness, steam, and a guaranteed HEA.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Hayden Hall's One More Summer is a wonderful second chance romance. 

Evan and Adam fell in love years ago, but obstacles got in their way. Now they have a second chance if they're willing to take it. 

Way back when, they meet and fell in love while their parents dated. They are now back in that same Italian home where it all happened. 

The future is theirs if they want it. But, Evan has a whole lot of pain and anger to deal with. But for now, they have three weeks together, as they clean up the old house. 

What follows is a tale full of emotions, heat, and an array of pain to overcome. 

The two have a lot to discuss in order to heal. But they never stopped loving one another. They never stopped comparing other dates to the one they loved. They definitely belong together. 

In the end, I love the way it all unfolds. The ending is just awesome. Tears. Beautiful tears. If nothing else, read this book just for the ending.

The writing is great; fast, fluid and full of intriguing characters. I continue to be delighted by this author. But it's the strength of the love that is everything about this story. Written in alternating first person pov, the emotions jump off the pages throughout.

One More Summer is a great, easy read. This Hayden Hall book is well worth a read the next time you're in the mood for a second chance romance. You will love these two men who wait way too long to get their happily ever after. 

One More Spin by Hayden Hall

 

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I’m snowed in with my crush. What could go wrong?

Michael is funny, confident, and drop-dead gorgeous. He’s also straight. He made that clear five years ago when I kissed him.

It was the last time he spoke to me. It took a continent between us to calm my aching heart.

He danced back into my life now when nobody else could help me, offering a chance to be my friend again. Or is he offering more? Getting stuck in his mountain cabin is more than I can take.

The snow won’t chill the ache. If we don’t get out of here soon, I might just do something stupid.

He’s going out of his way to atone for the way he treated me and I feel my resolve breaking. I can’t always be the one doing the smart thing.

Something stupid… Here I come.

One More Spin is the second book in my One More Chance series, but can be read on its own. It includes second chance, forced proximity, gay for you/bisexual awakening tropes and no relationship angst. Steam runs high, but so does the sweetness. HEA is, as always, guaranteed.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Hayden Hall's One More Spin is, for the most part, a sugary sweet second chance romance. I adore a good second chance romance, and this one definitely grabbed me from the start. 

It all begins with an unwelcomed kiss and five years of no communication. But when Holden returns home, he gets an unexpected surprise when he sees Michael again. 

The forced proximity aspect is well done, with a snow storm stranding the two men in Michael's cabin.  The attraction is mutual, and with some sexual discovery and sexual experimentation, the two are certainly hot together. 

Once they talk, there is never an issue between the men. Their love is strong and their dreams are large. They seriously connect is an unbelievable way, but I don't care, as sometimes I want simple. The fact that their reunion is done without all the possible heavy angst, makes for a tender, low angst tale. As for the issues they have, those are with others, as they have to deal with both their families. 

Holden's relationship with his father is heartbreaking. Homophobia, embarrassment, and a strained relationship. The two have a lot of healing to do. And then there's Michael's father, who's not only controlling, but is way too tough on his son. The way he treats Michael made me want to cuddle Michael and tell him he's worthy as he is.

The last part of the book, with their dreams coming true, is just adorably perfect. These men are perfect for each other and their tale is one made in the clouds. And I wouldn't want it any other way. 

One More Spin is one of those easy reads that will leave you smiling. I enjoyed this Hayden Hall read a lot and definitely recommend it when you want an easy going developing relationship. 

One More Shot: A Second Chance MM Romance by Hayden Hall

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Not even time can heal these wounds.

Viktor is the hottest, most exciting guy I've ever met. The type of guy to make you his whole world. And I’m the bad guy for breaking his heart, but mine broke along with it.

He was the soul of my vacation then, and I've got deja vu now. All my instincts are telling me to resist him. But how do you resist the irresistible?

History has eyes on repeating itself. In two weeks, just like before, I'll be gone.

I can't let us do this.

Neither of us can survive another heartbreak. Future only holds more pain for us. We shouldn't... It's a bad idea... And the clock is ticking...

But we're already in love... Aren't we?

One More Shot is the first book of my One More Chance series and can be read on its own. It is a second chance MM romance with two adorable men who can't keep their hands off each other no matter the price, high levels of steam, and a HEA. 

My Rating - 3.5 Stars!

One More Shot is a decent debut novel for Hayden Hall. It's a second chance romance set in Budapest.

I want to love this romance. The concept is wonderful and there is a lot I like about it. But I definitely struggled with some of the storyline. I think I also struggled with the setting. I wanted more of the atmosphere described and established, as I know nothing about Budapest.

The beginning and the end kept me invested. The middle got muddy for me, as it was more sex than emotion. I kept waiting for more of a connection,  but it isn't until the last third of the book that we get that. When the emotions did come out, I enjoyed them a lot. But I wish there had been more. 

And if you struggle with questionable cheating, as one is struggling to figure out what they truly want, avoid this one. It's definitely a large part of the storyline. 

I am impressed with the writing. A debut novel for Hayden Hall, everything is smooth and I enjoy the writing style. If only some of the storyline were different, I would be praising this one.  

Overall, One More Shot is an okay read. Hayden Hall puts a lot of emotion and pain into the last part of the story. If you enjoy stories of history repeating itself, you will enjoy this one. And if you enjoy stories where the circumstances, not actions, is what separates people, this one is for you.