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  • Crossed Sticks

  • An MM Hurt-Comfort Hockey/Lacrosse Romance (Buffalo Warriors Hockey, Book 1)
  • By: Ryan Taylor, Joshua Harwood
  • Narrated by: Alexander Cendese
  • Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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Crossed Sticks

By: Ryan Taylor, Joshua Harwood
Narrated by: Alexander Cendese
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Two scarred souls finding love when they least expect it.

Harper

I wasn’t a keeper.

Guys just didn’t pick me, and after one too many threw me away, my heart couldn’t take it anymore.

When I was traded to the Buffalo Warriors, I knew things wouldn’t be any different.

Skate. Score goals. Work out. Repeat. That’s my life.

I’m living the dream by playing professional hockey, and I have some amazing friends.

I’m happy. Really, I am. Or at least I’m trying to be.

Until the night I run into Luca.

Luca

I had love once, only to have it ripped away when he married someone else.

Problem was, I never got my heart back.

I’ve built walls so high no one can touch me. I’m only interested in hookups, one and done.

And I can’t forget lacrosse, because it’s all I have.

I’m fine. Or at least I’m trying to be.

Until the night I run into Harper.

One chance encounter sparks a flame that consumes both men in the most delicious of ways. But when shadows from the past threaten to pull them apart, will they survive, or will their hearts be shattered again?

Crossed Sticks is a romance that’s anything but easy—and worth every moment. While the story is high on angst and deals with serious topics such as depression and anxiety, you can also expect witty banter, hilarious text conversations, public hookups, friends with benefits, grand romantic gestures, and exciting hockey scenes. Even better, there’s high heat, light kink with tons of dirty talk, found family, and a Happy Ever After that will leave you breathless.

Crossed Sticks is book one of an exciting new series of standalones, Buffalo Warriors Hockey.

©2024 Ryan Taylor & Joshua Harwood (P)2024 Ryan Taylor & Joshua Harwood

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An Emotional Journey You'll Want to Repeat

I don't even know where to start. I loved this book in e-book form but to hear the emotion Alexander Cendese inserted with his narration was an experience I wasn't prepared for. It was like reading it again for the first time, but magnified. I thought I had cried all I could the first time I read the book. Oh, no. There was more. I love books that have me fully engaged with multiple emotions such as this one. I rarely actually laugh when reading something funny, but the snorts that snuck out of me took me by surprise.

The raw emotions Luca expresses was raw, vulnerable, and incredibly on the nose. You can tell the authors took great care with both Luca and Harper's inner demons but they didn't hold back—which gave it the authenticity that I think many will connect with. They write emotions very, very well.

Their characters are also a strong suit of theirs. You can't help but love them. Even the ones you want to hate. And they do have you mad at one in particular in this book but I believe his sincerity in the end was genuine. Sometimes we are oblivious to the unintentional harm we can do to those we care about. We live and learn—and so do fictional characters! I love a good personal growth storyline. It just makes me feel good to see human growth.

I can easily see myself lost in this story over and over again, whether it's by e-book or audiobook. Both are wonderful experiences on their own accord. Highly recommend this book!

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Harper and Luca’s electric chemistry and playful banter will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Get ready to laugh out loud, feel the heat rise, and have your heartstrings tugged by Harper and Luca’s story. Their fiery chemistry makes every scene electric, while their playful banter and text exchanges add a charming twist. This tale will have you laughing, blushing, and occasionally reaching for a tissue. This sizzling MM sports romance is sure to keep you hooked!

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