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As soon as I saw Lane Hayes had a new British romance release, I knew it was just jumping to the top of my to-be-read (TBR) pile. Falling for Raine sure did not disappoint! I have always been a sucker for British gay romance books, and this one checked all the boxes.

Falling for Raine follows the trope of grumpy sunshine but adds its own twists. Raine is an American who might have lied on his resume just a little bit (or really a lot). Graham is a wealthy British CEO and the grumpy (but loveable) one in this scenario. Sparks fly when the two meet in a cowboy dive bar in Vegas. They considered it one and done and then went their separate ways. But, of course, that wasn't exactly the case here.

Surprise! Raine is the newest hire of The Horsham Group, of which Graham happens to be the CEO. It quickly becomes evident that Raine is not qualified for the positions, but one thing leads to another, and Raine is offered an alternative fact-finding spot at The Horshman Group. Around the same time, Graham and Raine realize they aren't entirely satisfied with a one-night stand and move into more of a friends-with-benefits relationship. Things continue to develop, but Graham believes he is too busy for love and an actual relationship. Raine doesn't want to push things, so he follows the established agreement.

Overall, Falling for Raine is more of a character-driven book than a plot-driven book. There was plenty of humor and sexy times! All this combined made Falling for Raine a fun and enjoyable read. If you like British/American gay romance books, this one is for you!

I received this book for free from Gay Romance Reviews in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Okay, so let me preface this by saying I have been in my hockey romance reading era lately. I think in the last two to three months, I have devoured 20+ hockey romance books. As soon as I saw Lane Hayes was releasing Thin Ice, I knew I had to read it! I did receive an advanced reader's copy of this book, but that does not change or sway my opinion.

Bryson and Smitty both agreed their one night was just that, one night. But isn't it funny how things don't always go as planned? Especially when Bryson's one-night stand is his son's hockey rival. Heading back to the ideal town of Elmwood, Bryson couldn't get Smitty out of his head, and that was the end of it. Or so he thought. Wouldn't you know it? A few weeks later, Smitty shows up in town!

Thin Ice explores the small-town romance genre mixed with hockey/sports in a perfect balance. I have to give Lane Hayes an A+ for the dad jokes sprinkled in; I love them! As the book progresses, we learn what is truly holding Bryson back and watch Smitty slowly break down those guarded walls. If you are looking for heat, Thin Ince packs it!

Overall, Thin Ice was a fantastic read, and I will definitely read it again. I have not read the other books in the series, but I am definitely considering it now after reading this one. If you are looking for a small-town romance with hockey, this one is for you! I can't wait to read what Lane Hayes writes next!