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A review by papercranestitches
Coach's Challenge by Avon Gale
3.0
Scoring Chances is easily one of my favourite series currently being written. Gale's low-angst, feel-good stories are consistently filled with lovable characters, satisfyingly smexy times, scenes that make me smile, a general thread of acceptance - of self and of others - that warms my heart, romance, and of course, plenty of hockey.
Unfortunately, while Coach's Challenge definitely brought the heat in the bedroom with all of that extra dirty talk and public sex, it lacked the tenderness and romance that would have balanced those scenes out (and made me appreciate them even more). And, while Troy and Shane's banter was entertaining, without at least a few softer moments, I am not sure that I really believed the transition from scorching taboo sex between a coach and his player to the I love yous and self-sacrifice at the end. I mean, the dramatic declarations of love scene was there and it was good, but the characters never quite dropped their alpha male posturing for long enough to be truly vulnerable with each other - something I am always looking for in those scenes.
Still, it was a good book, and I can't wait for Xavier's story. That's coming, right? I mean, it's gotta. That poor boy needs someone to love him.
Unfortunately, while Coach's Challenge definitely brought the heat in the bedroom with all of that extra dirty talk and public sex, it lacked the tenderness and romance that would have balanced those scenes out (and made me appreciate them even more). And, while Troy and Shane's banter was entertaining, without at least a few softer moments, I am not sure that I really believed the transition from scorching taboo sex between a coach and his player to the I love yous and self-sacrifice at the end. I mean, the dramatic declarations of love scene was there and it was good, but the characters never quite dropped their alpha male posturing for long enough to be truly vulnerable with each other - something I am always looking for in those scenes.
Still, it was a good book, and I can't wait for Xavier's story. That's coming, right? I mean, it's gotta. That poor boy needs someone to love him.