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Out on the Ice by Kelly Farmer | ARC Review

23rd August 2020
Out on the Ice by Kelly Farmer
- Publisher: Carina Press, August 24th 2020
- Genre: Romance, LGBTQ+
- Format: Ebook (eARC)
- Page Count: 303 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)
Caro Cassidy has competed in three Olympics before a hip surgery pushed her into retirement. Now she runs Girls & Goals for girls who play hockey and is very private about her personal life. When pro player and social media celebrity Amy Schwarzbach comes to coach Caro’s summer camp, the pair eventually acted on their mutual attraction and begins to date. But Amy plays in Boston while Caro lives in Chicago, and that means long-distance as hockey season begins. Can the two very different athletes fight for their relationship even when everything is on ice?

TW: homophobia, depression, brief discussions of suicide.
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Both Ways by Ileandra Young

15th August 2020
Both Ways (The S.P.E.A.R. Mission Files #1) by Ileandra Young
- Publisher: Bold Strokes Books, 2018
- Genre: Fantasy, Romance, LGBTQ+
- Format: Ebook
- Page Count: 301 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
CW: speciesism from Danika, homophobia, violence, pregnancy, blood, one-time unintentional misgendering from Rayne, one-time nonconsensual m/f kissing

This book was nothing like I imagined and completely outdid my expectations.
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Sylver and Gold by Michelle Larkin | ARC Review

9th August 2020
Sylver and Gold by Michelle Larkin
- Publisher: Bold Strokes Books, August 11th 2020
- Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Romance, LGBTQ+
- Format: Paperback (eARC)
- Page Count: 242 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
CW: off-screen child abuse, sexual assault, and physical torture.

I finished this book in two sittings and would have in one if not for a scheduled dinner. Since I tend to get sucked into a book and forget about reality, I am happy to say that me being hyper-alert of my surroundings in-between sittings is an indication that the suspense had really got to me. Sylver and Gold is that enthralling.
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Glorious Day by Skye Kilaen | ARC Review

2nd August 2020
Glorious Day by Skye Kilaen
- Publisher: NineStar Press, August 3rd 2020
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance, LGBTQ+, Novella
- Format: Ebook (eARC)
- Page Count: 87 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
See Kilaen’s website for content warnings.

A lot happened in this novella. I experienced a range of emotions such as concern, sadness, and joy throughout the read.
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Hopes and Dreams by PJ Trebelhorn | ARC Review

25th July 2020
Hopes and Dreams by PJ Trebelhorn
- Publisher: Bold Strokes Books, August 11th 2020
- Genre: Romance, LGBTQ+
- Format: Paperback (eARC)
- Page Count: 242 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐ (2/5)
I am extremely conflicted about this book. The overall idea of Hopes and Dreams was great, and both Riley and Vic have believable insecurities and are really relatable. I also root for the pair, but I feel like something was missing in the story and that made it hard for me to feel at ease with their relationship.
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