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Bending the Rules

Rules of the Game, Book 1

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Bending the Rules

By: Brigham Vaughn
Narrated by: James Edward Jones
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Rule number one: Never give up on love.

Hockey is Noah Boucher's life. He even walked away from a chance at a relationship for a career as a star goaltender. But when an injury sidelines him and he crosses paths with the man he left behind, everything changes.

Noah is determined to have it all: a return to the ice, one final season to lead the Toronto Fisher Cats to the Cup—and a future with Simon Lawrence.

Simon is stunned to see Noah again, and all of his old feelings come rushing back, along with off-the-charts chemistry. But Simon has been burned by relationships in the past, and his own career as a photographer and gallery owner is at a turning point. Trusting Noah to put him first—even while struggling to reconnect with his team and dealing with media scrutiny—is a tall order.

When catastrophe strikes just as the playoffs are heating up, Noah will have to make a choice: risk the man he loves or bend the rules to prove this time, Simon comes first.

©2022 Brigham Vaughn (P)2022 Brigham Vaughn Romance Sports Hockey Career

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I have thoroughly enjoyed Bending the Rules. I love hockey books and this one was no exception. I thought the dynamic between Noah and Simon. I love art, know nothing about it but that I appreciate it, so it was really cool having an artist in the story. I loved this book and look forward to more in the series.

I really liked James Edward Jones voice. The story was well-paced and I understood every word. His voice is very enjoyable to listen to. I definitely recommend this audio book.

Great start for a new hockey series

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James Edward Jones provides really wonderful narration for this story and I have high hopes for the rest of the series. The connection and love between the characters shines through, the only thing I would have liked a little more was a bit more difference between the two MC voices as when, mid chapter, it changes POV, it takes a second to realise.
This is a great new hockey series from Brigham Vaughn. It has a second chance, long distance romance between hockey player, Noah, and art gallery owner, Simon. They had an almost thing together in college but Noah got his NHL break and missed their chance. The only time being late works out for Noah is when he has to take a train trip the following day and it leads to him meeting Simon for the first time in twelve years and it's like no time has passed, immediately having that ease of friendship and sparks of attraction. Both are determined to make things work this time but they aren't without hurdles.
Noah is working his way back into the hockey team after months out with a knee injury, Simon is getting his art gallery set up and ready to open, and distance isn't kind when you've got a lot going on either life let alone in both at the same time. There's a bit of angst for all of the setbacks and high emotions they got through but not with each other. I really felt their connection and how they felt about each other, starting something quickly but it felt natural for them. I enjoyed the people around them as well. Simon has a good friend and business partner in Leah. Noah's team are often loud and boisterous, as expected, but they all struggle a little with him coming back to the team after so long out which is understandable. My heart went out to Gabriel, his teammate, roommate and best friend. I was surprised at how little time they spent together but things are explained further in the book.
Definitely another recommended read from this author. I'm excited to hear more from this hockey world. I think Noah and Simon are a great way to start the series and I'm looking forward to Gabriel's next.

Great new series!

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MM, Second Chance, Hockey, Contemporary, Romance. A binge listen with angst, heat action and drama throughout. A fantastic introduction to the guys (Toronto Fisher Cats) and brilliantly narrated really bringing the characters to life. Guaranteed HEA.

an Unexpected Reunion.

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strong>Low angst romance</strong>

Great second chance story. Noah and Simon were obviously meant to be together, and after a lot of missing out on the chance for that to be, it finally happens. Noah is wonderful, he totally supports Simon in whatever happens. There's very little angst. It's all about two guys getting together, after being given a second chance, and taking the time to show that they love and are invested in one another. I really enjoyed the ebook, but the audible takes it to another level. James Edward Jones is a new to me narrator, but I felt that he did a good job bringing Simon and Noah alive.

Lovely second chance romance.

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Sweet hockey romance. College friends are attracted but never get the chance to act on it. 12 years later fate brings them together again and the spark is still there. But will navigating the last year of Noah's Pro hockey career be too much.
A very cute, second chance romance. Noah is adorable.
Great performance.

Sweet second chance romance

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