Thank you so much to Berkley Pub for the advance copy & free copy of the book!
Thank you so much to PRH Audio for the complimentary audio!

This book will be published on May 14th, 2024.

I had first heard about this book when it made its round when it was a KU hit and kept it there in the back of mind. So when the opportunity came to read it, I knew it was finally the time.

"I forgot how much you feel like home."

WHEWWW this book was spicy!!!! There was a lot of sex! Aiden immediately fell for Summer when they met. He knew early on that she was his end game. Summer not so much. She was attracted to him but did not date hockey players (daddy issues). One thing I don't like in romances is when a character denies having feelings when clearly there is something there. In this case, Summer was finding every excuse not to be in a relationship but she could not resist Aiden. Slowly their friends with benefits relationship started to grow and turn into feelings.

Aiden Aiden Aiden. I am torn on how I feel about him. I do love his love and adoration for Summer but there was a moment in her room where Aiden gave me the ick and his possessive side came out (would not work in real life but it gets a pass in books). Overall though his love for Summer and his support in her career and mutually she understood his talent in hockey and wanted him to succeed. I am glad we got to see Summer attend his hockey games but a part of me wish there was a smidge more of it.

I love that this was dual POV and the epilogue was set in the far future so we really get a true finale to their relationship. It gave me similar vibes to Icebreaker in that way.

"You're missing the view"
"No, I'm not."

THis book was long and it probably could have been cut shorter but I thought it went by rather quickly. The chapters weren't terribly long but there still ended up being 52 chapters and an epilogue. Overall, it was just a fun time!

I paired my reading with the audio and I really enjoyed both of the narrators - Julia Knippen, Max Meyers. Max's voice was perfect for Aiden's swoony moments. And Julia brought the young flirty vibe of Summer. It made the time go by quick while listening to them.

I know this is part of a series so I'll be curious who will be spotlighted in the second book.
I likely will be checking it out when it comes out!

I recommend this book if you love collegiate romances, dual POV, banter with teammates, short chapters & lots of steam!