Mason
My rookie season in the NHL has started with a gut punch. There he was, standing in my locker room. Jett Jarvis is a player hated by his former teammates. He has an arrogant smirk, intense eyes, and a birthmark that looks…too familiar. I saw it on the dude who dumped me in my hookup app. They say Jarvis isn’t gay, but I bet he’s the same jerk. I’m getting to the bottom of this, even if it means pushing his buttons until he snaps. But the more I mess with him, the more my anger loses out to my attraction.
Jett
The last thing I need is the league’s new gay icon strutting into my life. Mason Hopkins is cocky, relentless, and too damn close to the truth. My secret. The one that could ruin everything. But as he pushes, something inside me shifts. The line between loathing and wanting him blurs with every heated exchange and accidental touch. The thread between love and hate is razor-thin, and we’re skating on the edge.
Ice Rivals is the third book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow-up to the Rock U series. It features a closeted player with a traumatic past and a self-assured rookie, a secret relationship, found family, hurt/comfort, and some proximity. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.
If you’re searching for an engaging read that combines the thrill of ice hockey with heartfelt emotions, then Christie Gordon’s latest installment in the Desert Ice Hockey series, Ice Rivals is the book. This book revolves around Mason, a rookie player carving his path in the NHL after being part of the beloved “squad” of queer hockey players in earlier books.
In Ice Rivals, we meet Jett—an NHL player who has just been traded to Mason’s team. He wrestles with a lot of internal conflicts, mainly his struggles with homophobia from his former teammates and the looming fear of losing his family. This captivating narrative pulls you in, showcasing Jett’s journey as he battles societal expectations and discovers love with Mason, whose gaydar sets the tone for an exciting adventure.
Christie Gordon excels at creating compelling characters that resonate with readers. The chemistry between Mason and Jett is palpable, filled with tension and plenty of heat both on and off the ice. As you follow their emotional roller-coaster, you can count on a satisfying conclusion—an uplifting happy-ever-after that Gordon masterfully crafts. I found myself attached to both characters and their unique challenges, making Ice Rivals my favorite installment in the series so far. Don’t miss out on this thrilling book!
About The Author
Christie Gordon started writing gay and MM romance books after accidentally finding Yaoi fanfiction and falling in love with it. I’ve always had stories in my head and enjoyed writing, so I decided to try my hand at the genre and took up fiction writing classes at a local community college.
I published my first MM romance book with eXtasy Books back in 2009. I always follow my muses wherever they take me, writing a mixture of paranormal, historical, and contemporary romances. I enjoy writing about men discovering themselves, overcoming obstacles, and finding love in the process, along with a happy ending.
My day job is in the high-tech industry, and I have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration. I currently live in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area but I have also lived in the Bay Area of California and grew up in Minnesota. If I’m not writing, I watch boys love dramas or create digital artwork. I’m also a mother of two young adult sons, whose antics keep me on my toes. My one-eyed rescue pug is always by my side, snoring the day away.
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See my other reviews by Christie Gordon
Crossing Lines
Stick By Me
More Than a Spark
Protect My Heart
