Superstition su·per·sti·tion noun. A belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation. An irrational abject attitude of mind toward the supernatural, nature or God. A notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary.
Athletes are notoriously superstitious. Some don’t wash their gear. Others sleep with it. I’ve even heard of a guy that peed on the field to ward off evil spirits. But as far as I’m aware, my teammate Luca is the only guy whose ritual requires a more intimate activity.
I wouldn’t know that if I hadn’t stumbled into it by accident, and even then, I wouldn’t have thought my presence had any effect. But the next day he got on the ice and had one of the most spectacular games I’ve seen him play.
One of his best ever.
And it gives me an idea.
At first Luca objects. He’s embarrassed by the things he has to do to play well and doesn’t want to involve me in his sordid activities. But when he realizes there’s no other option he relents, and we become roommates to make things…convenient.
It was supposed to be a means to an end. A way to prolong his career. Things don’t go according to plan.
Now I’m harboring two secrets, both of which could hurt Luca and the team, and there’s no telling how deep the consequences will run if they come out. But one thing is certain—as the veteran player, he’s the one they’ll accuse of being a bad pucking roommate.
This is a fun story because the plot is a bit different so I was very curious. Part kink and part superstition, Luca’s pre-game ritual is a must. He has friends who know all about it and are happy to help until they’re not and he’s suddenly desperate. He needs to find a new way to keep his luck but isn’t getting anywhere and his performance on the ice is dismal. Everything comes together when a friend drops by at just the right time to be pulled into the evening’s activities but Luca isn’t sure this is a sustainable solution. After all, he’s not even sure Justus was a willing participant in the first place.
To be fair, Justus wasn’t sure either but he knows he liked what he saw and isn’t opposed to exploring more. The friends and teammates find something in one another they both need, but just as they’re starting to feel out the new relationship between them, the team sets a ‘no fraternization’ rule that could spell disaster for everyone and end their careers. It’s a risky game, but they can’t stop.
I can’t say much else without being a spoiler but I like the way the relationship developed between them and the support they had from friends and teammates. I really liked these characters and their story. This is my first book by the author, but certainly won’t be the last. I’d like to thank the author and Candi Kane PR for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
