Brigham Vaughn

🎧 Audiobook Review 🎧
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(⭐️) 4,5
Performance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️️
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Slew Foot” is the third volume in the “Scoring Chances” series. This volume can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the books in order, as this allows you to get to know the team members a little better and understand the team dynamics more fully.
This time, the focus is on Mickey, a young defender from Germany. He is ambitious, works hard, and I liked him from the start. He is very even-tempered and rather quiet, and he gets along well with his teammates. I thought it was very cute that the author incorporated a few German words into the story. Mickey is still struggling with his position on the team and finding a partner who clicks with him on the ice. And when Rafe, an experienced defenseman, joins the team, there may be a chance that these two will work well together on the ice and secure the Harriers' defense.
Rafe left his previous team because of a failed relationship with his ex to make a fresh start with the Harriers. But one thing is clear: from now on, teammates are off limits for him, he has sworn to himself. When Mickey and Rafe meet for the first time, Mickey suddenly finds himself struggling with Rafe's charisma in the locker room, because Rafe is damn hot in Mickey's eyes.
Rafe seems a little clumsy, but he's absolutely adorable. You just have to like these two! The love story is slow burn. The two get along well, but Mickey tries to hide his crush on Rafe. At first, they are friends and roommates, and even though things progress slowly between them, it was a pleasure to listen to the audiobook. There is some drama, and it was nice to see how Rafe supports Mickey and is there for him. And somehow, everyone else noticed what was going on between the two of them before they did.
I found the story interesting and entertaining, there is a slight fetish, great characters, and great chemistry between the protagonists. I was happy to see some of the secondary characters again.
“Slew Foot” is wonderfully written and offers a heartwarming and lighthearted love story with a couple who master unforeseen challenges brilliantly.
As always, James Edward Jones did a great job narrating this audiobook. He gave the protagonists fitting voices and also conveyed the emotions superbly, and I was able to follow him well.

🎧 Audiobook Review 🎧
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(⭐️) 4,5
Performance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️️
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

For me, it's the first book in the Christmas Falls series, which has been written by various authors. It's the ninth book in the series.
Joel is a likeable baker who has been running Ginger's Breads bakery in Christmas Falls for a long time. He gets up early every day and actually thought he knew everyone in town. But the jogger who passes by his shop every day is new to him. When the jogger falls and Joel takes him into his bakery, it is the beginning of a wonderful friendship. Hayden is forced to stay in town after burying his college plans. He lives with his mother, but wants to leave quickly. Oh, and he hates Christmas, while Joel loves Christmas. Opposites apparently attract!
I loved seeing how Hayden slowly grows to like Joel's cookies and, over time, the red-haired baker himself.
I found the story sweet and funny. This Christmas story, which I listened to in the middle of summer, spreads good cheer with its sweet encounters, sweet pastries, and hot moments. The story is fast-paced, and I not only liked the main characters, but also found the supporting characters very interesting.
The love story develops slowly, and I liked how Hayden and Joel's relationship evolved.
As always, James Edward Jones did an excellent job as the narrator and conveyed the emotions superbly! I really enjoyed the Christmas setting.