 | Iced Out (Leighton U, #1) by C.E. Ricci ★★★★☆ Read: April 26, 2025 358 pages |
Hockey romance is always hit or miss for me, and not only was this one a hit — it was kind of a revelation, lol. I realized that all the hockey romance books I’ve really loved have MM in them (either straight-up MM or why choose with MM). Apparently, that’s the secret sauce for me, because every MF one I’ve read? Either a DNF or I didn’t bother continuing the series.
I listened to this on audio, and both narrators did an amazing job bringing the characters to life!
Iced Out is a college sports romance where the two MCs go from longtime rivals to reluctant teammates. They’ve despised each other for years playing on opposite teams — even came to blows more than once. Now they’re stuck playing for the same school... on the same line. And since the team is on a losing streak, they have to make it work.
I loved the nonstop banter between these two grumps. Even when they’re finally getting along, they can’t help but tease and bicker. It was so entertaining!
-Enemies to Lovers
-Forced Proximity (they share a room on the road)
-MM Romance
-Grumpy x Grumpy
-Secret Relationship
-Slow Burn
-Bi-Awakening
I’ll definitely be picking up book 2!
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