I haven't read a "bodice-ripper" book in a while (aka a super steamy, smut-filled, Fabio-style novel), but this one is different. It's queer.
It's also oddly inspiring and uplifting and fluffy (oddly because, whereas erotic books can be more than just sex, sex is the first thing you think of when you think of this genre--and some people think that's as deep as it gets).
And not just any old fluff either, cavity-inducing, sickeningly sweet fluff (everything I secretly giggle and smile like an idiot over while reading).
Oddly inspiring/uplifting because the one main character is an NHL player, and it's known (even to me) that NHL players (stereotypically) just aren't queer (at least openly so)...until Scott Hunter meets Kip.
["New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. In this case, it’s not just a lucky smoothie he’s craving—it’s the man who made it.
Pro hockey star Scott Hunter knows a good thing when he sees it. So, when a smoothie made by juice bar barista Kip Grady precedes Scott breaking his on-ice slump, he’s desperate to recreate the magic...and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter.
Kip knew there was more to Scott’s frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott’s penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon, never mind touched everywhere all at once. When it happens it’s red-hot, incredible and frequent, but also only on Scott’s terms and always behind his closed apartment doors.
Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can’t afford to do anything that might derail his career…like introducing the world to his boyfriend. Kip is ready to go all-in with Scott—but how much longer will he have to remain a secret?"]
IT WAS SOOOOO GOOD! I cried off and on for the last 50% of the book because it was so cute (that fluffy y'all) and sad (that imposter syndrom y'all--and homophobia) and perfect (the ending y'all!!!)
Now I'm off to read the second book in the series (and then the third...and fourth and fifth...).
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