I’m Your Guy (Hockey Guys: a series of MM stand-alone novels Book 2)
£3.80
TOMMASO
The furniture district is my personal hell. I don’t know my ass from an ottoman. But when a hot designer comes to my rescue, I realize my problems are bigger than the house I’m trying to furnish.
A scorching kiss over fabric samples makes me question all my choices. But is it too late to change my entire life to get more of them?
CARTER
I need this gig, but my cocky new client leaves out a couple crucial details:
He doesn’t mention that he’s a famous hockey player. And he doesn’t own up to the way he’s always trying to undress me with his dark, broody eyes.
The man throws out more mixed signals than a broken traffic light. I’ve never been more sexually frustrated in my entire life. I need to back away before I do something stupid, like lose my heart.
Oops. Too late.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Tuxbury Publishing LLC (10 Oct. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 1679 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 348 pages |
| Page numbers source ISBN | 1950155625 |
by Kindle Customer
Another funny, witty and heart wrenching book from Sarina Bowen. Tomasso is relatively new to the team so therefore he has a new home too. He needs help from Carter, a hot red headed interior designer, to furnish his new home. This leads to some awesome encounters between them both. However I seriously wanted to throttle Tomasso’s uncle, cousin and some of his former team mates for being so homophobic but I’m extremely pleased that these two find their way through it all. Definitely a five star must read.
by n young
I like this very nearly as much as Understatement of the Year and HIM. And I love those books unreasonably, so this is high praise.
Like so many of Sarina Bowen’s best MM books this one flows along with excellent pacing and character development and it’s so understated you put the book down to get on with your non reading life only to find that actually you might just read another chapter. Then another. These two are really lovable characters, the ins and outs and whys and wherefores of Tommaso gettting his house decorated by Carter in time for Christmas were delightful so it gave all the lovely cosy feels along with the romance feels.
I loved this. I will definitely reread and Teddy Hamilton doing the audio means this books will get a listen in due course too.
by MissTGO
Love both these characters, the plot and the setting. My only tiny gripe is the cut short love scenes towards the end of the book. I don’t mind a few left to the imagination but one in particular was really important given it was Tom first time. The way these scenes ended felt like the author meant to come back to them and perhaps ran out of time. Will keep reading SB MM books because they are great but hope the next time there’s a bit more completion.
by Ali’s Adventures
After devouring book 1 in this series (these can be read as standalones) i just knew i needed to keep reading about these Hockey Guys!
Ive been hooked for the last few days and im sad my journey with them is now over!
So we have Tommaso who plays for the Cougars and is finding it difficult to find his place with the team as a new transfer, trying to put down some roots he buys a house but has no clue how/when/what to do to furnish it, which brings us the amazing Carter!
They say opposites attract and its kinda the case for these guys! But the sparks fly instantly leaving them both unsure of how to deal with their feelings.
Absolutely love these guys, their communications, their rough and smooth, the way these ease each other without even trying is just beautiful!
I honestly could read about this hockey team all day, every day!
Another smash hit for sure by Sarina!
by Kindle Customer
I really enjoyed Tomasso & Carter’s story, would advise not reading in public tho due to copious amounts of lol ????????
by Debra McDonald
I loved this couple and how their relationship developed. Their own development ran parallel to that of their relationship and it was an interesting journey but fun. I hope that their will be more in this series.
by Miss J.
I thoroughly enjoyed Tommaso Di costa story he was always a great person but so lost in his own head he didn’t know why then there was Carter right where he was needed a beautiful romance a brilliant read can’t wait for the next one great
by Ali’s Adventures
REVIEW
cw: queerphobia, homelessness, anxiety, debt, SA, mentions of bullying and cancer
NHL defenseman Tommaso DiCosta is in desperate need of furniture for his house. When he meets down-on-his-luck interior designer, Carter Flynn, they form a tentative friendship. But as they grow closer, Tommaso has to face his past.
I loved the first book in this series and was so excited to read the follow-up. And, while it follows a similar arc, in that Tommaso also starts the story as closeted, there were also significant differences, and I absolutely ADORED his and Carter’s story. Carter was such a cinnamon roll. I loved his sense of humour and his warmth. I also appreciated how careful he was with Tommaso, and their connection was so stinking cute. Their chemistry was palpable throughout, and I loved how their intimacy was balanced with humour and caregiving. I adored the journey Tommaso went on after meeting Carter and how instinctively they looked after each other, especially whenever the other was facing challenges. Tommaso’s backstory simultaneously broke my heart while making me so angry, but I loved the resolution.
But there was also so much humour in this story. Tommaso had the best turn of phrase, and Carter was so funny. I really loved their conversations about furniture, and the bed-shopping videos were genius. The bartender moment in Sportsballs was hilarious, and I loved Carter’s conversations with Rigo. Speaking of supporting characters, the moment Rigo reunited with Buck was SO pure. Meanwhile, Emilia was a hoot and so empathic, and I loved Jessie’s conversation with Tommaso. Of course, it was fun catching up with the rest of the team, particularly Hudson and Gavin, and I loved the development in their lives. Plus… Actual on-ice hockey in a hockey romance is ALWAYS appreciated. Yay! The final chapters and epilogue were so satisfying and ultimately uplifting.
A gorgeous story of love and self-acceptance.
Overall Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Favourite Quotes:
He looks over his shoulder and once again those dark brown eyes destroy me. “That pillow? Incredible. Can’t believe you made it. I love it. And when I show it to my mom, she’ll flip.”
His eyes dip. “I know I’m not supposed to say this, but I really like you. A lot. And if circumstances were different, I’d show you just how much.”
For a moment, I forget to breathe. Nobody says things like that to me.
I can’t get drunk with him. I have the self-control of a pickle, and I don’t trust myself.
The world is full of hot guys. But the hottest thing about Tommaso is the way he listens. When I’m speaking, he fixes those chocolate eyes on mine. He always makes me feel fascinating.
“Don’t regret me,” I whisper. “Whatever we do here, you can’t tell me tomorrow that it’s a mistake.”
“…I’d wait for you. As long as it takes.”
He was brave to be the guy who broke the ice, and I’ll always be grateful. But I hope to live in a world where being queer doesn’t make the headlines