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First Season Kindle Edition

by RJ Scott (Author), V.L. Locey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 856 ratings

Layton craves success. Adler longs for family. Can love give them both what they need?

Layton Foxx has worked relentlessly for everything he has—his career, his condo, his hard-earned independence. After enduring tragedy, he’s convinced love is a distraction he doesn’t need. He’s too focused, too careful to let anyone in. Then he crosses paths with Adler Lockhart, the charismatic, irresistible winger for the Harrisburg Railers, and suddenly, love is impossible to ignore.

Adler Lockhart has always lived a life of privilege—cars, luxury homes, an Ivy League education, all handed to him without question. Yet, the one thing he’s never had is the love of a caring family or the devotion of a good man. Then Layton walks into his world, guarded and driven, and Adler falls so fast it makes his head spin. Layton is everything Adler never knew he was looking for—brilliant, determined, and fiercely independent.

But Layton keeps him at arm’s length, refusing to believe someone like Adler could be serious about him. So Adler does what he does best—he goes all in. Grand gestures, small gifts, endless teasing, and showing up even when Layton insists he shouldn’t. Adler is relentless, determined to prove that love isn’t a weakness—it’s the one thing Layton deserves most. Now, he just has to convince Layton to take a chance on them.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073HGLT5X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Love Lane Books Ltd; 1st edition (September 27, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 27, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 219 pages
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    RJ is the author of the over one hundred novels and discovered romance in books at a very young age. She realized that if there wasn’t romance on the page, she could create it in her head, and is a lifelong writer.

    She lives and works out of her home in the beautiful English countryside, spends her spare time reading, watching films, and enjoying time with her family.

    The last time she had a week’s break from writing she didn't like it one little bit and has yet to meet a bottle of wine she couldn’t defeat.

    She loves to talk to readers and can be contacted via rj@rjscott.co.uk

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    USA Today Bestselling Author V.L. Locey – Penning LGBT hockey romance that skates into sinful pleasures.

    V.L. Locey loves worn jeans, yoga, belly laughs, walking, reading and writing lusty tales, Greek mythology, Torchwood and Dr. Who, the New York Rangers, comic books, and coffee. (Not necessarily in that order.) She shares her life with her husband, her daughter, one dog, two cats, a pair of geese, far too many chickens, and two steers.

    When not writing spicy romances, she enjoys spending her day with her menagerie in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania with a cup of fresh java in one hand and a steamy romance novel in the other.

    To view all my books visit my website - http://vllocey.com/

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Customers enjoy the romance in this book, with one noting the vivid intimacy between the leads. Moreover, the story receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting its great subplot. Additionally, the characters are well-developed with unique personalities, and customers appreciate the humor, with one mentioning they laughed out loud several times. The pacing is also well-received, with one customer describing it as a nice combination.

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11 customers mention "Romance"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as sweet and sexy, with the leads being super cute together.

"...Their intimacy was vivid, strong and fun. Just like Alder’s habit for saying whatever comes to mind and Layton’s gentle but wry humor...." Read more

"...Adler's character had such a unique personality. He was so sweet, loving, and patient...." Read more

"...At heart he’s a fun, loving and caring guy. It just doesn’t come across that way all the time...." Read more

"...the two, no actual penetration for obvious reasons, we still get some sexy, steamy action between them...." Read more

10 customers mention "Story quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one mentioning its great subplot and another noting its many happy moments.

"...There was something about these two that had me one hundred percent invested in their story...." Read more

"...We get a great subplot at Layton manages the heroes of the first book in the series coming out a professionial sports setting...." Read more

"...This book has a lot of happy moments and some very moving ones. And a few, did he really say that out loud moments too." Read more

"I really loved this story. Loved the humor and sweetness between the 2 characters. And hello I think everyone wishes they knew Adler." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting their wonderful and unique personalities.

"...Adler's character had such a unique personality. He was so sweet, loving, and patient...." Read more

"...Adler’s gentle pursuit slowly works on Layton. Adler is a fun character. He has an open mouth and words fall out problem...." Read more

"...All the secondary characters are great. This book is perfect for a reread in times when you need comfort." Read more

"...The characters were wonderful, though, and really came alive for me. Can't wait to read more of the series!!" Read more

5 customers mention "Humor"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning they laughed out loud several times.

"...Their intimacy was vivid, strong and fun. Just like Alder’s habit for saying whatever comes to mind and Layton’s gentle but wry humor...." Read more

"...What he says doesn’t always come out the way he means. At heart he’s a fun, loving and caring guy. It just doesn’t come across that way all the time...." Read more

"...in love with all these hot men and are so funny that I laughed out loud several times. The big Russian Stan is hilarious...." Read more

"I really loved this story. Loved the humor and sweetness between the 2 characters. And hello I think everyone wishes they knew Adler." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the pacing of the book, with one mentioning it's a nice combination.

"...The second installment of the series was a perfect addition,..." Read more

"...Cautious Layton and no-filter Adler is such a great match and I like that Laytons problems wasn't just swept under the rug...." Read more

"...They are both damaged in different ways. They are wonderful together. This wasn’t a heavy angst story, but life hasn’t been easy for either MCs...." Read more

"This story is really thoughtful and oh so sexy.Nice combination that is sure to entertain. I can’t wait to read the next in the series." Read more

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  • akbroome90
    5.0 out of 5 stars Broome's Books Review
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017
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    In the second installment we meet Layton Foxx and Adler Lockhart. Layton Foxx is brought in by the Railers management as a form of crisis management for Ten and Mads coming out publicly. Layton and Alder’s first meeting is about as disastrous as Alder’s word vomit is. I think that’s what endeared me so much to Alder. I can relate to losing that filter when I get nervous or unsure in a situation. He’s just as awkward as the rest of us even if he’s a pro-hockey player.

    Layton is young but incredibly smart. He faces his fear of jocks and his past taking the job with the Railers and I think it really changed his opinion and helped him on his road of healing. There was something very organic about him and I found myself admiring his resolve and rooting for Adler to finally get through to him. And when they do push past work colleagues, past friendship and into a romantic relationship it felt true to the pair. Their intimacy was vivid, strong and fun. Just like Alder’s habit for saying whatever comes to mind and Layton’s gentle but wry humor.

    I think Layton brought Alder a sense a family that he didn’t have as he grew up. Layton gave that to him by bringing Alder to his childhood home, trusting and sharing his heartbreaking past and at the very end, acknowledging Alder’s chosen family as that.

    There was something about these two that had me one hundred percent invested in their story. R.J. Scott and V.L Locey could have written an eight hundred page novel on these two and I would have loved every second of it. The second installment of the series was a perfect addition, (I have a fear that the second book in a series can ruin everything, this totally DIDN’T) and it flowed from book one to book two and into book three (which I scored an ARC of!!!).

    What also had me dancing in my seat? The fact that you saw characters from Changing Lines throughout First Season. They just weren’t written and then forgotten about. I was glad to see Mads family and so much more of STAN! I love Stan to pieces and need to read more about him!
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  • AngelaR
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2020
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    I really liked this book. I almost gave this one 5 stars, but I really don't like it when books don't include trigger warnings. This one really should have had one for sexual assault/rape. It makes me disappointed as a reader when warnings aren't included. That said, this book was very good. I loved the expansion, learning more about the team and other characters. Adler's character had such a unique personality. He was so sweet, loving, and patient. Layton had his issues, which I can empathize with, because when you go through something like that, it is part of you for life. I felt like the ending was a bit less abrupt in this one, a bit smoother. Looking forward to continuing this series.
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  • LaurieP
    5.0 out of 5 stars This series is awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2017
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    Hired to help with the media circus that is going to ensue after a player and coach for the Harrisburg Railers coming out as gay, Layton has his work cut out for him. Added to the mix is one of the players, Adler, who has shown an interest in him. And while he returns Adler’s interest, there are things in his past that keep him cringing and shying away. Adler’s gentle pursuit slowly works on Layton.

    Adler is a fun character. He has an open mouth and words fall out problem. What he says doesn’t always come out the way he means. At heart he’s a fun, loving and caring guy. It just doesn’t come across that way all the time. With cold and uncaring parents, all he’s looking for is someone to love him. He thinks that someone is Layton. Now he needs to take things slowly enough for Layton to realize it too. And then there is the fact that if he wants Layton, he’ll need to come out of the closet too.

    Loved both Layton and Adler. Their different personalities contrast nicely, and yet balances well between them. They have starts and stops, pushes and pulls in the building of their relationship. Also, the secondary cast of characters from the first book, Changing Lines, show up here. Tennant and Jared, Stan and the rest of the group add great depth to this story. I think Stan may need his own book. And I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

    On a serious note, I love the way the authors dealt with the issue of a player coming out. Of being gay in a professional sport. It will happen at some point, I hope soon. I also have hope that in real life the player is allowed to live and love as he chooses. He will be a brave, brave person. And this world needs brave people.

    I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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  • Kendra Patterson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Slow continuation of The Harrisburg Railer's
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017
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    ARC given by Rj Scott's team for an honest review.

    This is the sequel to Changing Lines which featured Ten and Mad. In this book Ten and Mad have decided to come out to the world, so the Harrisburg Railer's owner has hired Layton Foxx as a crisis manager to guide the process.
    Layton is an out, gay man who's methodical and thinks before he speaks. He's had a tragedy in his past that makes him slow to trust potential lovers. He has a large family that tries to protect him but he feels like they're overbearing at times.
    Adler Lockhart is a wealthy hockey player who's parents are mostly absent which causes Adler to seek love from others. He's really close to Apollo his childhood friend and now PA, as well as Apollo's parents, who virtually raised him. He speaks before thinking and usually puts his foot in his mouth. He tries to win approval and love by buying people gifts, which he learned from his parents. He almost seems childlike at times.
    This is a slow romance. I understand the need for slow due to Layton's past but it's a little too slow for me. This may be due to the book being short that there's not a lot of development. I was told of their love and passion for each other but I didn't feel it. There's a lot of background characters that you only get to meet peripherally and I wanted more. Stan, Dieter and Apollo have great potential but they're not fully flushed out. Maybe they will get a book and we'll learn more.
    Sorry but I didn't feel a true connection between these characters.
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  • Kindle Customer A. K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second time round.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2024
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    I am reading the Railers series again and it is better than I thought it was the first time. The Scott and Lacey hockey books and the connection between the series makes it fun when you are able to see the links. Great November reading.
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  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Brazil on August 28, 2021
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    Loved this book, I think Adler is my favorite character and it will be hard to make me love another character as much (probably only Stan can turn out to be my other favorite, let's see). But I feel obligated to point out a few things: the time-line was kinda messy in the beginning, not making sense with the epilogue fr book 1 ( where we see Layton meeting Ten and Mads for the first time on the day of the presser, but here they met him way before that day) and also Lee Addison (was that his name?) Was missing in this book, I think they merged him and Arvy together, because he was the one who had a gay cousin and in this book he is never mentioned; he is not playing in Ten's line and he is just not there. Also, I think it's kinda sad that Layton and Adler probably won't have penetrating sex, I feel like Layton should be on therapy again because he obviously is still very much shaken about his trauma (which is understandable) and also my baby Adler should also be on therapy to gain more self love. He deserves all the love in the world, especially from himself.
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  • Bellatrixie Muse
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was low steam but high emotion
    Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2019
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    I loved this book. My only complaint is that it should have been longer. Much longer. I didn't want to stop reading!
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  • emse
    4.0 out of 5 stars Serie wird langsam
    Reviewed in Germany on September 30, 2017
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    besser. Der erste Teil hat mich leicht enttäuscht. Die Entwicklung der Beziehung von Adler und Layton hat mir sehr gefallen.
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  • LeeBee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent follow up
    Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2021
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    I really liked Ten and Jared’s story in book 1. This is a type of continuation that Layton is hired to help with the publicity attached to Tennant’s coming out publicly.
    He has a terrible ordeal from his past that he thinks he is mostly over but really isn’t. He meets with all the team but Ad makes the most impression on him.
    For his part, Ad is a lovable goof bag. He has parents that terribly neglected him his whole life and he thinks he has to be funny all the time to get people to like him.
    Together these two were great. They both smooth out the rough spots in each other and Ad’s patience with Layton is beautiful.
    Liked this.
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