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Breakaway

Book 1 in the series:Scoring Chances

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Breakaway by Avon Gale is a heartwarming story about Lane, a quirky and awkward young hockey player, who forms an unexpected relationship with Jared, an older and experienced player from a rival team. The book explores their personal rivalries, evolving friendship, and eventual romance, set against the backdrop of the hockey world. The writing style captures Lane's awkwardness and lack of filter, providing humor and depth to the characters as they navigate their feelings and relationships both on and off the ice.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, featuring a socially awkward rookie, a seasoned player with a troubled past, and engaging supporting figures that enhance the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is light-hearted and humorous, particularly reflecting the awkwardness of the main character, with engaging dialogue and emotional nuance.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative centers on the evolving romance between a socially awkward rookie and a seasoned player in a minor league hockey setting, exploring themes of self-discovery and acceptance.

Setting:

The setting is a minor league hockey environment in Jacksonville, Florida, creating a backdrop that highlights the challenges and culture of lesser-known hockey.

Pacing:

While the pacing is mostly quick and engaging, there are moments where it lags as the story delves into various character issues.
Maybe plan wasn’t the right word exactly. That implied a lot more forethought. Lane’s was more in the impulsive decision category, which suggested pretty much the opposite. Especially when said impuls...

Notes:

Lane Courtnall is a young, socially awkward Canadian hockey player playing in the ECHL.
He struggles with his identity, being gay on a mostly male team with low fan support.
Jared Shore is an enforcer known for his tough play and is openly bisexual.
The book explores the dynamic between Lane's inexperience and Jared's jaded past.
Lane's impulsive nature leads to his initial conflict with Jared when he mistakenly tries to fight him.
The romance develops in a humorous and light-hearted way, with a focus on their shared love of hockey.
Lane often says awkward things due to his lack of a social filter, which provides comic relief.
The narrative avoids much dramatic angst, creating a 'chill' reading experience.
Supporting character Zoe is also bisexual and adds complexity to the story.
The series emphasizes minor league life, portraying the challenges and camaraderie of lower-level hockey players.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Potential triggers include discussions of past sexual trauma, explicit sexual content, and themes related to sexual identity.

Has Romance?

The book has a strong focus on romance, featuring significant romantic development between the main characters.

From The Publisher:

Drafted to play for the Jacksonville Sea Storm, an NHL affiliate, twenty-year-old Lane Courtnall's future looks bright, apart from the awkwardness he feels as a gay man playing on a minor league hockey team. He's put his foot in his mouth a few times and alienated his teammates. Then, during a rivalry game, Lane throws off his gloves against Jared Shore, enforcer for the Savannah Renegades. It's a strange way to begin a relationship.

Jared's been playing minor league hockey for most of his career. He's bisexual and doesn't care if anyone knows. But he's determined to avoid another love affair after the last one left him devastated. Out of nowhere a one-nighter with rookie Lane Courtnall gives him second thoughts. Lane reminds Jared why he loves the game and why love might be worth the risk. In turn, Jared hopes to show Lane how to be comfortable with himself on and off the ice. But they're at different points in their careers, and both men will have to decide what they value most. more

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