Skating to Him
A Teammates to Lovers Hockey MM Romance (Desert Ice Hockey, Book 5)
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Finnley Cole
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Christie Gordon
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I’m skating to the NHL while he’s running from his past. When we collide, am I brave enough to take the shot?
Tyler
Hockey is my life. My ticket to the NHL is in sight, and I can’t afford distractions.
Then Coach pairs me with Rowan, the new guy from Boston.
He’s talented, sharp, and annoyingly irresistible.
When he asks to hit the gay bar with me and my friends, I chalk it up to curiosity.
But one too many drinks later, I spill my truth—and suddenly, he’s looking at me like he’s ready to cross a line he’s never touched before.
I’ve been burned by straight guys before, and I’m not about to get hurt again.
Rowan swears he’s different. Can I risk believing him?
Rowan
Leaving Boston was my escape—from my mom’s illness, from the pressure, from myself.
But playing alongside Tyler changes everything. He’s not just the best defenseman I’ve ever met, he’s magnetic and so guarded I ache to know what’s underneath.
I’ve never wanted a man before, but Tyler makes me question everything I knew about myself.
I need him to see I’m not playing games.
This is real. He’s real.
And I won’t stop fighting until he believes it.
Skating to Him is the fifth book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a D-man burned by a curious straight guy and another having a bisexual awakening, hurt/comfort, and found family among the backdrop of the holidays. 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!
©2025 Christie Gordon (P)2025 Christie GordonListener received this title free
Rowan and Tyler and opposites in some respects. Chicago versus Boston (although a little Toronto thrown in – thank you for that). Tyler’s out, proud, and part of the squad. Rowan’s none of those things. He’s dated plenty of women, but hasn’t figured out his attraction to men yet.
Until he’s put on the same line as Tyler. D-men working together. Doing their best.
Soon, though, they’re confronted with reality – not everyone supports gay men, let alone gay hockey players. Rowan’s past catches up with him in a pretty nasty way. Mostly, though, they’re headed in different directions. Tyler is NHL all the way. Rowan isn’t quite there yet. What will happen at the end of the season when nothing’s guaranteed?
Now, this is a Christie Gordon romance, so I got my happy ending. But these two had to work really hard in deciding what they were willing to sacrifice for love. Love of hockey versus love of the man they believe they’re meant to be with for the rest of their lives.
Finnley Cole is a great narrator for this series. His Canadian accent makes me wince, but I know he’s putting in the effort. He certainly had fun with Boston and Chicago accents in this book. Looking forward to more stories!
Rowan & Tyler
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Story - 4 stars. Another really good addition to the ice hockey series, leaving only one character in the shared house without a partner - although that was being worked on even in this book. Two enjoyable MCs, quite mature and able to communicate, sweet and quite low angst. Rowan's bi-awakening wasn't too stressful, and their HEA was very fitting.
very good
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Whilst I have already read this book, this is still one of my favourites in the series. Listening heightened everything, the drama on and off the ice was more exciting. The sexual frustration Tyler felt when he saw Rowan, drunk Tyler had me laughing and Rowan's inner thoughts when he realised he had more than a friendship with Tyler. His conversations with Teddy has still got me wanting his own story.
Another good addition to my audible library
Another great addition to my audible library
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Finley Cole once again did a great job in his narration of the story. He represents Tyler and Rowan beautifully, bringing a lot of emotion into their story. Recommend both ebook and audio.
The relationship between the MCs, beautifully done.
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feelings: 🥰🥵😍🫠😡🤣🥹🤩
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Christie Gordon's world is exactly what you need right now. A world where there is a city with a thriving LGBTQIA+ community. ASU and Tempe are exactly that place in her books.
Skating to Him is the 5th book in the Desert Ice Hockey series. It centres around Tyler Hodge, the star D-man of the ASU hockey team and his new partner Rowan Mackenzie.
Rowan is brand new to having romantic feelings for a man, but Tyler has had his fingers burned before when he was used by his ex just to "experiment".
I love the way Christie tenderly brings the two of them together. As always, her characters are exceptionally well developed and the deep insight into Tyler and Rowan's backstories made me so emotionally attached to them.
Skating to Him is an exciting, feel good story with a HEA that will make you swoon.
I loved Finnley Cole’s narration, and I can 't wait for Icing the Play, the next book in the series, to be released as an audiobook.
So good!
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