'Him' by Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen revolves around a romance between two hockey players, Wes and Jamie, who were once best friends. The story follows their journey from childhood friends to lovers, exploring themes of self-discovery, sexuality, and friendship. The writing style is described as engaging, filled with dual points of view, explicit scenes, and a mix of tenderness and steamy moments. The plot captures the emotional depth of the characters as they navigate their relationship and personal growth.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book may contain themes of casual misogyny and bi-phobia that some readers could find triggering.
Has Romance?
The romance aspect in Him is very high, as the story focuses deeply on the relationship development between the two main characters.
From The Publisher:
They don't play for the same team. Or do they? Jamie Canning has never been able to figure out how he lost his closest friend. Four years ago, his tattooed, wise-cracking, rule-breaking roommate cut him off without an explanation. So what if things got a little weird on the last night of hockey camp the summer they were eighteen? It was just a little drunken foolishness. Nobody died. Ryan Wesley's biggest regret is coaxing his very straight friend into a bet that pushed the boundaries of their relationship. Now, with their college teams set to face off at the national championship, he'll finally get a chance to apologize. But all it takes is one look at his longtime crush, and the ache is stronger than ever. Jamie has waited a long time for answers, but walks away with only more questions-can one night of sex ruin a friendship? If not, how about six more weeks of it? When Wesley turns up to coach alongside Jamie for one more hot summer at camp, Jamie has a few things to discover about his old friend...and a big one to learn about himself. Warning: contains sexual situations, skinny-dipping, shenanigans in an SUV and proof that coming out to your family on social media is a dicey proposition.
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3 comment(s)
*two likeable dudes
*laugh out loud funny
*hockey
*supportive and loving family (well, one of them)
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College sports romance
Friends-to-lovers trope
Sexual content and plot balance
Addictive reading experience
Emotional depth in intimate scenes
Complex and relatable characters
Strong chemistry between main couple
LGBTQ+ romance representation
Exceptional storytelling
Positive portrayal of relationships
What can I say about Jamie and Wesley that fans haven't already gushed about. These two are the cutest book couple ever.
What can you read after
Him?
About the Author:
Sarina Bowen writes steamy, angsty contemporary romance from Vermont's Green Mountains. (Her ancestors began logging and farming Vermont during the 18th century. These were rugged, outdoor types without benefit of a laptop or a good latte. It boggles the mind.) Sarina enjoys skiing, skating and good food. She lives in Windsor County, Vermont, with her family, eight chickens and too much ski gear and hockey equipment. You can visit her at www.sarinabowen.com to sign up for her newsletter. Or follow her on Twitter @SarinaBowen. A New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a BA in English from York University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer and actively began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager. She loves strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes, and just enough heat and danger to keep things interesting! Elle loves to hear from her readers. Visit her website www.ellekennedy.com or sign up for her newsletter to receive updates about upcoming books and exclusive excerpts. You can also find her on Facebook (AuthorElleKennedy) or follow her on Twitter (@ElleKennedy).
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