Matthew Robert Haverbrooke and Wells Lemiere are both NHL players. Wells is out and proud but even though Matty had known he was gay since he was 13, he is still in the closet. They have been together over a year and Wells is sick and tired of hiding the man he loves and being his dirty secret. When he realizes that Matty won’t come out to his family and Wells' little attempt to push Matty to come out does't work, Wells feels like the only option is to let Matty go. After their break-up what makes Matty realize that he has to fight instead of hiding is learning that Wells is getting married. Matty realizes that his life without Wells is meaningless and he is worth everything, even coming out to his family and losing them in the process. Matty’s father Benedict Haverbrooke is the commissioner of NHL and all his life Matty had to fight to earn the respect and love of his father, which led Matty to live like someone else and always hide his true personality. Even though Matty is a really successful NHL player, he is really insecure, vulnerable, broken and alone. He is about the lose the only person, who made him feel like he can be himself and still be loved, so he decides his only chance is to fight for a second chance. Wells is one of the characters you will fell in love right away. He is always happy, loyal, caring and really supportive. When he broke up with Matty, he left a part of himself with him. He is still in love with Matty and he knows he is the one but Wells has his own demons and insecurities when it comes to Matty. He is not sure if he can survive another heartbreak caused by him. Their second chance is not going to be a walk in the park and they both know this but with their love and standing as one will help them to overcome all the obstacles they face. As Wells says: ‘We have the advantage. Together, we can win’. Wells and Matty were so sweet and hot at the same time :) It was great to see how their relationship started, grew and developed something amazing. I cannot believe that my thoughts for Matty went from hate to understanding and understanding to love. Seeing his character to evolve was amazing. As for the side characters, it was great to see more of Vaughn, Brie, Jensen, Wren, Avery, Jace and little Ashlyn. Wells’ family and friends, I don’t have a problem but cannot say the same for Matty’s excluding Avery. Avery, Matty’s twin sister, is one of my favorite heroines and this book made me love her more :) As Matty’s brothers Seth and Laurence, Seth is cool and I like him but Laurence not so much. As for Matty’s parents I am going to compare my thoughts from ‘Hooked by Love’. Benedict was such a disappointment. Due to his interactions with Avery, I thought he was a better man and I am really glad to see that Matty’s mom Thea grew a backbone… Yeah, I know these are too vague but I don’t want to ruin the story for you guys. :)
All in all, I love how all Toni Aleo books emphasize the importance of family and friendship and ‘Two-Man Advantage’ wasn’t an exception. You know the feeling when you finish reading an amazing story and you think whatever you say won’t be enough to convey your feelings that is how I am feeling. It took me two weeks and reading the book twice to write this review. I am not even sure if I made justice to the book but hopefully I did :) ‘Two-Man Advantage’ is heartwarming, inspiring, sexy and so much more.
Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: Already did.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes
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Another chapter in a great Ice Hockey series "The Assassins", that the players are a family.
A favourite Author of mine and the first time for me to read this style of Genre. An excellent story once again by Toni Aleo and her first MM book, well done. Those familiar with Toni’s the “Assassins” and “Bellevue Bullies” series will have previously met both Wells Lemiere and Matty Haverbrooke, who both play hockey in the NHL and have been together for awhile, Wells wants more but Matty is afraid to come out as his father is the commissioner of the NHL and knows his family isn’t going to accept who he is. The saying “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone” is what Matty realised when he wouldn’t come out of the closet and Wells move on without him. It takes for Matty to lose the connection he had with his twin sister Avery and the love of his life Wells when he wouldn’t come out because he was scared his family wouldn’t accept him and what others would think. It takes for Wells to nearly marry another for him to find the courage to step up and stop Wells; “Because he Loved him. He needed Wells more than he needed his next breath” This story shows the Matty’s personal growth and how he finds the courage to apologise to his sister Avery (Hooked by Love) for things he had done to her in the past; and with Wells the one he loves beside him he can become a better person. Toni shows the challenges that relationships can have and learning to love who you are and be proud of who you love, with the one you love by your side you can overcome many challenges. Be true to yourself and be brave enough to fight for the happiness you deserve to have with the one that you love. Another great story in this hockey series on the challenges many face in life, well worth the read.
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- MagsReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2017
A Brilliant & Heartfelt Story
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Birgit HaaseReviewed in Germany on November 19, 2017
Toni Aleo in Bestform-auch wenn es hier um 2 Männer geht
