Irresponsible Puckboy

Puckboys, Book 2

By: Eden Finley, Saxon James

Narrated by: Iggy Toma, Alexander Cendese

TRIPP

The worst part of being in love with my straight best friend is the fact he’s too oblivious to see it.

Years of pining have left me exhausted, and I need a break from Dex. I need space to get over my feelings. But when his relationship falls apart and he turns to me for comfort, I cave immediately.

If there’s one thing I hate more than being hurt, it’s seeing Dex struggle. I can’t leave him in a time of need, even if my friends say it’s my biggest downfall.

They say Dexter Mitchale is my weakness, but if that’s true, I don’t want to be strong.

DEX

I’ve always been the dumb one. It’s what I’m known for, and usually I don’t let it get to me.

I have hockey, and I have my best friend, Tripp. What more do I need? To settle down? No thank you. Marriage? Hard pass. According to ex-girlfriends, that makes me “irresponsible”.

But the solution I come up with to get over my fear of commitment might be my dumbest idea yet. Not only does it have team management breathing down my neck, but it puts a strain on my friendship with Tripp.

This PR nightmare could lose me the only person I’ve ever loved. Losing girlfriends is nothing. Losing Tripp? It’s not an option.

I’ll do whatever it takes to keep him.

©2022 Eden Finley and Saxon James (P)2022 Eden Finley and Saxon James

Dex and Tripp ❤️❤️

Seriously the best part of this book -
A Post was made on Dex Mitchell’s Twitter feed (unnamed poster) regarding a dare to kiss his best friend and now they are boyfriends.
I listened to this and immediately I thought - yes that’s Teddy - but Dex didn’t say who the poster was.
It was confirmed that the poster was in fact Teddy (TJ Beck from Face Offs and Cheap Shots) sending out his support to a fellow hockey player and a guy who was in love with his best friend.

Friends to lovers trope, what could be better. And these two guys are awesome.

Can never go wrong

Can never go wrong with narration from Iggy Toma and Alexander Cendese. And, of course, a book from Eden Finley and Saxon James. Also, for whatever reason I love hockey romances - which is weird because I don’t care for hockey IRL.

Thought I'd hate this, was so wrong

Even over an hour in, I didnt think Id love this. It was driving me insane how "dumb" Dex was, the faked/forced marriage and had a couple other issues I thought would make me hate this, but I was, thankfully, wrong!

The more you get to know Dex, I started to think that he was like someone who's on the spectrum, NOT dumb. His inability to read facial cues or interpret undertones and high anxiety when asked questions, really had me looking at him more as just someone on the spectrum and not someone who's dumb, and while the author may not have written him that way on purpose, it made me stop being annoyed with him.

These guys are freaking adorable!! Just hang in there if you're questioning whether you're into it or not.

My only real issue with this story, was how long Tripp refused to address/discuss his feelings. It was completely understandable for most of it, but at a certain point Dex was being blatant enough that it started to annoy me Trip didnt even touch on any of his concerns or feelings. Then again, after convincing himself Dex could never love him like that, I got it.

Dex's ignorance of Trips feelings was far more understandable because he literally isnt capable of picking up on undertones. Everything is literal for him. So short of someone saying "I'm totally in love with you" he'd have no clue or way to distinguish his bff being in love with him v just loving him.

Still, it wasnt enough to seriously detract from this story. I really did adore it and both Hs.

So Pucking Cute!

This had me rolling! Loved the back and forth between Tripp and Dex. Kept me engaged throughout the whole thing finished it in one go. Dex….has a special place in my heart, he’s precious and absolutely hilarious.
A good amount of spice too! 🌶️🌶️🌶️ !

Another great addition

Love the bromance and all the years Tripp held on for his bestie, next book!