Time to Shine: A Spicy Bisexual Hockey Romance

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"Casey is the outgoing, sunshine in a bottle hockey nepo baby, but like who is good at his job lol. Landon is an anxious introvert who barely speaks and has recently been called up to the NHL to replace a goaltender who got injured. Casey being the sweet kind amazing human that he is, offers Landon a room in his massive house so neither of them have to live alone and Landon doesn’t have to worry about finding a place for however long he is on the team. Of course through Casey’s determination, they become quick friends. They both have MASSIVE crushes on each other but for their own reasons, do not pursue a relationship… until they do.I had so much fun reading this book. I instantly fell in love with both Casey and Landon. I loved them so much as people and them eventually as a couple. I adore opposites attract and this is definitely the case for this book. Casey and Landon are practically opposite in every way and yet they complement each other so well as friends and then more. Seeing them bring out different parts of themselves and grow as people with the support of each other was so sweet to read. I loved how their families interacted and played part in their love story as well. I know a lot of people didn’t like that Casey was sleeping around in the first half of the book but I really didn’t have any opinion on it, positive or negative. Like, to me it made it seem like Casey was distracting himself from his feelings for Landon in whatever way he could. Another thing! The casual intimacy between these two characters of being able to admit and talk about their fears and desires… perfection!Now for my spoiler thoughts: There were so many times I wanted to hit Landon upside the head for his stubbornness and how he made decisions. Like after christmas spent with their families, I really thought his perspective had changed a little and wanted to pursue something long lasting with Casey but nooooo he was being a dummy. I kind of wish Landon had to do more groveling to win Casey back but I understand why they got together the way they did. They both were willing to do whatever it took to be together. I still stand by bring back groveling 2025 though. I really loved the focus on “non-traditional” views of sexual encounters in their relationship and loved that they were both open to whatever the other wanted and put no pressure on each other to do things they didn’t want to. I absolutely LOVED how when Landon was like ig if you want to sleep with other people you can to satisfy that need Casey was like babe you're it for me whatever sex looks like for us is more than enough for me and I always have myself if you ever don’t want to do things. The love, acceptance, and intimacy of being able to be your truest self was just magical to me.So yeah. Amazing book. Loved every second even when it made me cry."