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Ice Rivals

An Enemies to Lovers Hockey MM Romance (Desert Ice Hockey, Book 3)

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I should hate him. But after learning the truth, how could I not fall for him?

MasonMy rookie season in the NHL started with a gut punch.

There he was, standing in my locker room. Jett Jarvis, a player hated by his former teammates.

He has an arrogant smirk, intense eyes, and a birthmark that looks…too familiar. I’m sure I saw it on the dude who dumped me in my hookup app.

They say Jarvis isn’t gay, but I bet he’s the same jerk.

I’m getting to the bottom of this, even if it means pushing his buttons until he snaps.

But the more I mess with him, my anger loses out to my attraction.

JettThe last thing I need is the league's new gay icon strutting into my life.

Mason Hopkins is cocky, relentless, and too damn close to the truth. My secret. The one that could ruin everything.

But as he pushes, something inside me shifts.

The line between loathing him and wanting him blurs with every heated exchange, every accidental touch.

The thread between love and hate is razor-thin, and we’re skating on the edge.

Ice Rivals is the third book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a closeted player with a traumatic past and a self-assured rookie, a secret relationship, found family, hurt/comfort and some close proximity. Desert Ice Hockey follows a group of queer hockey players, known as the squad, while they each battle for their HEA.

Buy now to explore a world where emotions run as high as the heat, and hockey isn’t the only game in town!

©2024 Christie Gordon Publishing (P)2025 Christie Gordon Publishing Contemporary Literature & Fiction Romance Sports Hockey
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Not exactly an enemies to lovers story, more like 'he's a pain in my a*se to lovers story.' Got to say that Mason totally irritated me at first, he's the kind of person I'd give a wide berth to, loud, full of bravado, such a high opinion of himself. Like a persistent fly you just want to swat! How Jett initially kept his hands from around his throat, I do not know!
However, it was a really good story, and if ever I find myself in trouble, I definitely want Mason on my side, even though he is full of himself (as he rightly admits). On the other side of the coin, Mason is a good guy, he stands up for himself, loves his friends and will do what he has to do, to protect those friends.

I loved how Jett knew that he loved Mason, but couldn't stop fear from getting in the way, his emotions running high throughout! It was cute how Mason and his 'squad took Jett under their wing and decided to look out for him. They were wonderful, helping him calm his nerves, helping him find the courage to be himself. Ultimately, he and Mason are lovely together, they're snuggly, caring, and cute. Already looking forward to Ace's story.

Finlay does an excellent job. He totally brought Mason and Jeff to life. He particularly caught all the nuances of Mason 😊 Highly recommended.

How Jeff initially put up with Mason 😉

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I enjoyed listening to this book. Finnley Cole did a better job with having easily distinguishable voices for the MC‘s (something I’ve criticized in the past) but there were a few places where he forgot to use the heavy accent for Mason. The sexy time between Mason and Jett is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!

All in all it was a good story. CW: strong discussion of homophobia in hockey as well as Jett’s stepmother being a homophobic jerk.

Good story.

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In the beginning of the book there was a lot of tension between Jett and Mason, mostly because they were attracted to each other but Mason was out and Jett wasn't. I really felt for Jett. He was in a difficult situation. I really liked all the conversations about being a LGBTQ person and playing sports. I also loved how Mason's friends embraced and supported Jett.
Jett an Mason had explosive chemistry and the pacing was fantastic. I really liked the narrator, I thought that he voiced the characters beautifully. This audiobook kept me the best company. I had so much fun listening to it.

Fantastic book!

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I always associate Finnley Cole with Christie Gordan's books and I have been looking forward to hearing Mason and Jett's story. Whilst reading this I found Mason's persistence badgering of Jett a bit annoying, but hearing him with Jett enforced how persistent he was to get to the truth, you knew he would not give up and I was surprised how long it took Jett to break.
The narration was great and all the characters was easily recognisable. Listening to Jett's backstory was just as hard and it highlighted why he worked so hard to stay into the closet.
The tension and action on the ice felt as I was a spectator and everything was put on hold whilst I finished listening to it. Looking forward to hear how Finnley Cole narrates Ace's story

Mason and Jett

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As always, this story from Christie Gordon is brilliant.

Continuing the stories of the Squad in her series Desert Ice. This book follows Mason and his infatuation with his new team mate Jett.

I've read the book previously, but listening to the narration brings a while new level to this.

Highly recommended

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