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Spinning to the Goal

An Opposites Attract Hockey MM Romance (Desert Ice Hockey, Book 4)

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As a hockey goalie, I don’t back down. When I meet my match in a figure skater, will my relentless pursuit win his heart?

AceBeing in a dry spell sucks. Not my hockey game, my love life.

My friends decide it’s time to fix it. So they drag me out, dressed to impress.

Then I see him—exactly my type, all smoldering eyes and a slender body that’s got me forgetting how to breathe.

When our hookup leads to a connection, he gives me his number and I can't believe my luck.

Then... he ghosts me. Out of nowhere. Why?

ZomaAll I wanted was a quick hookup to take the edge off. No complications, no strings.

In walks this guy. He’s massive and sweet. Plus, he’s got a way of making me feel safe. I think he could be more.

Then I find out he’s a goalie.

I’ve been down this road before, and still bear the scars. The last time I fell for a hockey player, I gave him everything and he left me shattered.

No, I’ll focus on my figure skating competitions and the kids I train. It’s easier.

But Ace keeps showing up, all broad shoulders and an infuriatingly irresistible, aw-shucks smile.

How am I supposed to guard my heart when he refuses to give up on me?

Spinning to the Goal is the fourth book in the college hockey series, Desert Ice Hockey, and is the follow up to the Rock U series. It features a figure skater burned by love and a goalie with a cowboy background, size difference, opposites attract and found family. 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 Gordon
Contemporary Literature & Fiction Romance Sports Hockey Heartfelt
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I really really loved Ace and Zoma together. They were both great characters and they grew a lot as the story progressed.
I also really enjoyed all the discussions about being a professional athlete and trying to navigate a new relationship. It was very interesting.
It was a fast paced and beautifully written book, a fantastic addition to the series.
The narrator was perfect for the story. Very distinct voices for each character, he really brought them to life.The audio quality was also great. I loved it.

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Ace and Zoma were really good together but they could have communicated a little better. I enjoyed all of the secondary characters. I like that the books in the series are connected and yet I think they can be enjoyed as standalone stories. Finnley Cole’s voice is growing on me and I think he did a good job narrating this one.

I enjoyed listening to this.

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I really am enjoying Christie’s Desert Ice Hockey series. Who knew Tempe, Arizona is such a steamy town – on and off of the rink?

Ace is in a dry spell – and he keeps his teammates on their toes. They go out one night and he locks eyes with Zoma. Talk about turning up the heat.

But things aren’t as simple as a hookup gone right.

Zoma was burned once before by a goalie – they leave. In fact, all hockey players leave – nature of the beast. So he ghosts Ace.

Ace, for his part, can’t figure out what’s going on. He had a connection with Zoma…right? Maybe not…?

When they wind up at the rink together – Ace helping Zoma’s figure skating students – they reconnect. Things heat up. Meeting the parents is planned.

Except Ace is about to graduate and he’s being courted by an NHL team – back east. So what’ll happen if he signs with them? Does that mean the end of his relationship with Zoma?

Zoma’s fallen hard, but he’s got school to finish and students to teach. So is he willing to give that all up for the man he loves?

Great story. Good emotional arc for both men. Enjoyable catching up with old friends.

As always Finnley Cole is a fantastic narrator. He and Christie are magic together. Can’t wait for the next one!

Ace got an HEA!

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great addition to the series, I've really enjoyed Ace's character in previous books, and have waited eagerly for his story. He meets Zoma, and there's immediate chemistry, Ace feels that there could something special between them. However, when things don't work out, Ace is gutted. I loved how Ace gradually broke Zoma down, and what started off as a casual no strings 'arrangement' between them (Zoma is determined not to fall in love), turns into a sweet love story full of of self-discovery, fun, a little hurt, and a good dose of healing. I also like that the story involves a smaller top, which leads to some sizzling sex scenes.There are obstacles to overcome, but on the whole the romance is straightforward, and the guys HEA is dreamy . Another great addition is the rest of the Squad, who appear in previous books, and those who will star in future books. They added a lot of laughter and I love that we got to read about their shenanigans on the ice, playing together. Looking forward to the next story. 4.5 stars.

As usual Christie has chosen the perfect narrator for thecstory. He captured Ace's strength of character and confidence so well. Zuma has been bitten before, and is determined not to fall in love. But he's no match for a determined Ace. The story is well presented, the love between the guys did make mecsmile. My only problem was with Ace's voice, he sounded a lot more mature for someone of his age. It took me a little out of the story initially, but was OK when I got used to it.

Cute Opposites Attract

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Felt like it took too long for this story to get started but I did end up warming to these characters and I enjoyed this story. The narration wasn’t my cup of tea as it felt bland.

Good story

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