Rating: 5
Steam: 3
PoV: dual, 3rd person
Series: Scoring Chances #1
Genre: sport romance, MM
Tropes / tags: teammates, grumpy / sunshine, single dad
Jesse swallowed hard. Holy shit. Connor usually looked like he either wanted to light Jesse on fire with his brain or fuck him, but that look of soft appreciation was … something else.
I had the best time with these two – Captain Growly and his chaos demon goaltender were so much fun to read about!
I was super excited about the foreshadowing of this pairing in The Blame Game, and Brigham Vaughn truly delivered! Goaltender Interference was a fantastic introduction to the Boston Harriers, and a strong start to a new series.
The banter and humour were fantastic between Connor and Jesse, they were opposite in a lot of ways and their differences certainly kept things entertaining. They were good for each other though – Jesse could make Connor more relaxed and get him to actually have some fun, while Connor reigned in some of Jesse’s chaos. The tension and attraction between them was palpable and I loved the two of them together, their relationship development and dynamic was just *chef’s kiss*.
Their story was on the longer side, but there were several complex topics that required the space and the characters also needed the time to work things through. Connor needed time to come to terms with his situation as a divorced father, his faith and sexuality as well as his attraction to Jesse. I never felt like the story dragged, and while Connor and Jesse were quick to hook up, their feelings for each other was more of a slow burn which made sense considering their circumstances.
Goaltender Interference was everything I’d hope for and more – Connor and Jesse were perfect for each other and I loved the sweet and domestic moments in this story! I’m already fond of the players and the surrounding staff, and I can’t wait for more books in this series. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a hockey romance with all the banter, chemistry and grumpy / sunshine!
“Cut it out. You’re a ridiculous, annoying chaos demon but you’re my ridiculous, annoying chaos demon and no one else is touching you. Especially not my brothers.”
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