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The Nature of the Game

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The Nature of the Game

By: Amy Aislin
Narrated by: Adam Lawrence
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Six years ago, an ultimatum forced Dan Greyson to make a choice that cost him everything he loved most. One of those things? His boyfriend, hockey player Ashton Yager.

Now that they’ve crossed paths again, Dan isn’t about to let the opportunity slip away. Ash’s reappearance in his life is just the catalyst Dan needs to escape the rut he’s fallen into and win back Ash’s trust and love.

Ashton Yager, once burned and now a little bit shy, didn’t mean to publicly come out as bisexual. But now that he has, he’s got to deal with the consequences, including the fact that it might’ve cost him his NHL contract.

With his job on the line, he needs to keep his head down, work hard, and play the best hockey of his life. Rekindling things with Dan? That’s not exactly keeping a low profile. It’s also never going to happen, not after Dan walked away once without an explanation.

When a hurricane forces Ash to seek shelter out-of-state, he and Dan find themselves in the same B&B, where old feelings resurface. But with everything Ash has on the line, does he dare play with fire again?

©2019 Amy Aislin (P)2022 Amy Aislin Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Sports Feel-Good Hockey Heartfelt
Second Chance Romance • Emotional Storyline • Excellent Character Differentiation • Sweet Ending • Hockey Setting

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I absolutely loved this contemporary sports romance.

Such a great book with a solid storyline and great characters.

I eagerly look forward to reading more from this author.

A definite recommend

Amazing

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I really enjoyed this one, I had a really good time reading it and the audiobook was absolutely lovely too, it was just so great and I enjoyed every seconds I spent listening to this one.

Second chance romances are one of my favourite trope in books and I just loved how this one was done, it was everything I love and want out of the trope.

*I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest opinion.*

A very entertaining read

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The Nature of the Game is a romance featuring a love-burned hockey star, an artist trying to escape family exploitation, a perfectly timed hurricane, and a second chance to make things right. Ash never knew why Dan left him at the airport when their relationship was ready to take off, and Dan never had the courage to get out from under his mother's malicious manipulations. Unexpected circumstances force them together again, and each has the chance to reminisce, showing the reader a side-by-side progression of their first relationship with the one currently in motion. The character development is rich and rewarding, and the HEA is hard-fought and well-deserved. Lots of colorful side characters (including cameos from other book couples) make for an entertaining read. The audio, narrated by Adam Lawrence, is spectacular. He does a great job not only with differentiating characters' voices but with pacing and emotion as well. It is a listen to be savored!

Disclaimer: I received an audio copy for free and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own.

Hard-fought HEA

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I had previously read and loved this book and when the option was presented to listen, I jumped on it. I absolutely love Ash and Dan and their second chance romance. It was sweet with some angst and a lovely happily ever after. Highly recommended.

Loved!

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Ash and Dan meet and fall in love, but Dan’s mother blackmails him to stay in the family business. He severs his relationships to protect his brother and Ash, but neither of them know why.

Now, 6 years later, Dan’s brother, Mitch, has a boyfriend who’s on the same hockey team as Ash, and he and Ash both feel the draw between them.

Ash has a hard time trusting Dan, but sees how he’s changed, is alone and sad, with all the changes leading back to their parting.

Dan finally comes full circle, telling Ash all that happened, realizing his own mistakes, and showing Ash he won’t repeat them. Even his Mom’s newest threat doesn’t work.

Well written story, with chapters from 6 years previous and the present. Each character has grown, and now Dan is ready to do what he wants, no longer influenced by his Mom’s threats. Ash is a sweetheart, working with a youth centre and facing coming out to become a role model.

I received this free ARC, and am glad to provide my honest review in appreciation.

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