My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Abel is overwhelmed — struggling with bipolar disorder, anxiety, and a recent NHL suspension — and the one person he’s always relied on, Madigan, is also the man he’s secretly loved for years. After confessing those feelings and being gently rejected, Abel feels even more lost. Madigan, his parents’ closest friend, keeps stepping in to “fix” Abel’s life, never realizing that Abel wants something deeper with him… or that they share the same hidden desires. It’s an emotional, slow‑burn story about two men on the edge, both aching for connection, and both needing to confront their pain before they can see what’s right in front of them.
This story was driven by the intense, magnetic pull between Abel and Madigan — a connection that feels inevitable even when everything in their lives is working against it. Their bond is tender, complicated, and deeply emotional, especially as Abel struggles with his mental health and Madigan tries (and often fails) to keep his distance. One of the most compelling tensions in the book is the looming question of Abel’s parents. The fear of disappointing them, hurting them, or crossing a line in their long‑standing friendship adds a real emotional weight to every step Abel and Madigan take toward each other. That secrecy — and the guilt wrapped up in it — makes their journey feel even more fragile and real. I also found the inclusion of Grey, Abel’s best friend, strange. His presence added an unexpected layer to the story when it was the three of them which felt out of place. Overall, it’s a heartfelt, angsty romance about two men who can’t stay away from each other, no matter how complicated the path to being together becomes. This was an MM (MMM?) story with mature content and a BDSM-like DDLB dynamic.
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