When he’s lost everything, can Michael rebuild his broken life and find a love worth fighting for?
In the high-stakes world of professional hockey, Michael "Zeetoo" Zhang once had the potential to shine even brighter than his older brother, captain of the LA Storm. But one wrong turn and a growing gambling habit have led him down a treacherous path. After a run of bad luck, he's left with nothing but debts, and after an arrest, he's slammed with a non-custodial sentence of work in the community. Fate takes an unexpected turn when he is placed in an inner-city garden project, where he encounters Bryce, the enigmatic and surly manager of the project, who harbors a deep resentment toward him. Despite Bryce's cold demeanor, Michael wants to prove himself worthy of being loved, if only the scars of past failures and the constant shadow of his brother's success didn't haunt him and leave him feeling lost and alone.
Bryce Kincaid is chased by his own brand of demons, and years out from his mistakes, he's determined to stick to one path and never waver, just in case he once again loses control. Michael Zhang is everything Bryce doesn't want in his life; temptation wrapped in sex, the hockey player is a man on the edge, and to fall for him would mean Bryce opening his heart to hurt.
As they work side by side, the walls around Bryce's heart begin to crack, revealing a vulnerability that even Michael can't resist. Drawn to each other they discover a passion that goes beyond the ice and the earth, and find a love that defies the odds. Only, just as Michael starts to believe in second chances, his past catches up with him, threatening to derail his life completely, and destroy Bryce right along with him. If he wants a life with Bryce then Michael must confront the demons of his past and fight for the future he never thought he deserved.
The dynamics between Bryce and Michael in Second slowly
burned to sizzle as the storyline unfolded and progressed. Authors Scott and
Locey gave us insight into the world of hockey, but additionally the world
of addiction. Both Bryce and Michael battled their different addictions and
everyday fought to keep the demons at bay. As they progressed through life,
forgave themselves and others, their world came together in synergy and
companionship.
I appreciated that the authors did not make the storyline unbelievable
in the life of addiction, but allowed the characters to experience true trials
and prejudices that those afflicted face every day. More than a hockey book, Second
was inspiring and made my heart happy.
Bryce’s son and the wonderfully charismatic landlord added appeal
and a nuance that gave more depth to the storyline. I appreciated the book is
more than hockey genre, but that of life, and all that can interfere.
A great series, Second was a sure-fire hit.
Definite S.E.X.
A five handcuff review
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