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Bad Pucking Timing (Colorado Bulldogs Book 1): A Steamy MM Hockey Romance Kindle Edition

by Michele Lenard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.3 775 ratings

Book 1 of 3: Colorado Bulldogs

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The ice is my sanctuary. My happy place. It's also why I'm living a lie.

As a kid you don’t think about the sacrifices you’ll have to make for your dreams. I surrendered a carefree childhood to hours upon hours of grueling practices. Abandoned life with my family in favor of a boarding school that would hone my skills to perfection. But my biggest sacrifice, the one I couldn’t predict I’d have to make as a little boy, is denying who I am.

I thought I could do it. I thought hockey would be enough. After all, as the top rookie in this year’s NHL draft, the most promising defender the league has seen in years, my dreams were coming true. Staying in the closet should’ve been a no-brainer.

Enter Xander Nydek. Dark and brooding with a side dish of comic nerd—aka my kryptonite—and a new dream starts to take shape. Now I’m wondering if glory on the ice is worth losing a lifetime of happiness with the one person I’m not supposed to fall for.

I knew my career would intersect with my personal life at some point, I just didn’t expect it to happen before I played my first pro game. Now I've got a choice to make, and if I get it wrong it could cost me everything.

Gretzky takes on the grump in this forbidden MM romance featuring a hockey prodigy and a brooding skateboarder who try to be "just" friends amid driving lessons, nosy friends, and sword crossing - literally - that blurs the lines.

Authors Note: Bad Pucking Timing is a queer romance featuring hockey players, not a hockey book featuring lgbtq+ love. Readers who love golden retriever heroes that win over the grouch will enjoy this light-hearted, steamy yet touching love story. This spicy journey contains gay characters, same-sex romance, and themes of acceptance. It’s written as book one in the Colorado Bulldogs MM hockey series.

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How Bad Is It to Date Your Coach's Son?

It was supposed to be just one night. And it was, until a chance meeting months later, when I found out his dad is my new coach. I convinced him we could be friends, and at the time I thought that was true. I was wrong.

The ice is my happy place. My sanctuary. The source of my happiest memories, and the promise of my future. It’s also the reason I’m living a lie.

Gretsky takes on the grump in this forbidden low-angst/high spice MM romance featuring a hockey prodigy and a brooding skateboarder who try to be "just" friends, but driving lessons, nosy friends, and sword crossing-literally-make it impossible to ignore the truth.

I stop pucks flying at 100mph, but even I didn’t see this shot coming.

Thor meets Tony Hawk in this comedic, low-angst/high spice MM romance about a serious hockey goalie who is drawn out of his shell by a bratty skateboarder, a dare involving cake, and a lesson in how to use joysticks-for video games of course.

Athletes are notoriously superstitious, but as far as I know only my teammate Luca has a ritual that requires a more 'intimate' activity.

Secrets threaten disaster in this bi-awakening, MM romance about two teammates who have chemistry that extends beyond the ice, an unconventional roommate agreement, and a not-safe-for-work pair of dice.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CB4WC1QR
Publisher ‏ : ‎ CMFR (August 8, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 8, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 804 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 311 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #9,718 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #209 in Gay Romance
- #283 in LGBTQ+ Romance (Books)
- #419 in Sports Romance (Kindle Store)

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Hi! I'm Michele-or at least that's the name I write under-because my parents and my kids are not allowed to read my books. Ever. Though sports romance is my guilty pleasure, I like to dabble in all tropes, genres and genders. My books are set in my home state of Colorado, because to me the mountains are the only thing that can compete with a good book. My favorite food is Mexican, my favorite shoes are flip-flops, and my drink of choice is whiskey, the same as virtually every character I've ever written.

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mommyroy

Damn it, yes I cried

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024

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What an awesome sexy story. It's well written with very developed characters and a stellar supporting cast. Really great read.
🌶🌶🌶🌶(no kinks but delicious from the start)

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Nicole

I'm in love with these boys

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023

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Sorry Niko, I think I fell in love with Xander from the moment he sat down at the bar... who doesn't love a moody, snarky, comic-loving, skateboarding, sexy nerd? 🥵 Just kidding, I don't just love him. A throw water on me, hot as sin, dirty talking hockey player? 🔥 Now, put them naked in the same room? ☠️
Yes I loved them both because they had me drooling from the start, but their banter and genuineness with each other just stole my heart. They are just precious together and I loved every bit of it. 🥰
Tripp and Noah nearly stole the show away as side characters and I am so looking forward to spending more time in this universe. Please tell me everyone is getting a book?

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J

a fun read, that left me smiling

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024

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I’ve never read a hockey romance before, absolutely loved it!!! It’s an easy read, the characters are dorks in a good way. If you are considering reading this just do it, you will be happy.

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023

I wanted so much more from this book, especially after reading the blurb. But a bit of a let down. A hockey romance that didn't have a lot of hockey on page? Sad panda here.
Also, how does a guy with a secret nerd side, who loves comic books, not know what a comicon is? No. Just no. Don't care that he's from another country, they have them there too.
I also didn't really feel a lot of chemistry between them, and it constantly was brought up who X doesn't fall for closeted jocks because of what happened to him previously, and yet here we are.
Overall, kind of a MEH story.

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Lexee Toste

Great read

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024

I really enjoyed this one. It pulled me in from beginning to end and I loved Xander and Niko. They were drawn to each other from the beginning and while Niko wasn’t in a great spot to start something serious he wasn’t willing to miss out on something great due to that. He was a rookie in the NHL with his first team and Xander turns out to be the coach’s son. Xander on the other hand, has built his walls super high and keeps things to one night stands but there is just something about Niko that makes that hard to do. Niko proves himself willing to be honest and prove with his actions his words and gives them the ability to move past the friendship they were starting to build, into something more. I thought the story was well done and enjoyed the characters and plot a lot. It was blended well with some of the hockey. The story fit the characters and I enjoyed watching them figure things out and overcome what was in front of them. Excited for more in the series.

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024

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🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10/10 - Dive in and have a good ass time.
Angsty- but not overly so.
Closeted - but I don’t want to be
Brooding/dimpled sunshine!🌞
Opposites attract.
The banter … 👌🏼🤌🏼

Yes yes yes, 1,000x’s yes!!

Just do it. It’s all I’m going to say. Because I’m obsessed and I need others to be just as obsessed!

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Megan Nicole

Niko & Xander 🖤

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023

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Spice 🌶🌶🌶
Hockey 🏒
Coaches Kid 💣
Coming Out 🥰

I'll admit I'm a sucker for an m/m hockey romance, add in some smut and I'm down right smitten.

Niko and Xander meet before Niko is drafted into the NHL, and they spend one steamy afternoon together without knowing who the other actually is. It isn't until after Niko is drafted and he runs into Xander and his Coaches house that he realized who he is, and he is pretty much a goner.

Both men have their own obstacles to overcome but they do so without dragging it out or becoming repetitive and annoying.

I really did enjoy this story, it had the right amount of plot, smut, and character development.

My only wish is that we got to see more or Xander's life. Like hobbies, not work. I am down for a shirtless skateboarder 😘

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Jerri

I love NIko

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023

I do love grumpy/sunshine stories, and this is a good one. Niko has everything falling into place for him. His goal of reaching the NHL is actually happening! The only goal he has left is coming out, and that will just have to wait. Xander is just the opposite- he’s out and not ready to hide for anyone. He might not be happy, but he has his life and is satisfied with it.
The story is easy to read, not a lot of angst, well written. The MCs feel very real. Very satisfying book, and I’m definitely ready for the next one.

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Monika

Perfekte Feel-Good-Story!!! 🥰🔥😍

Reviewed in Germany on December 12, 2023

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Ein unglaublich schönes Wohlfühlbuch mit einer fesselnden und liebevollen Geschichte, ohne großes Drama ❤️, dafür mit ganz viel Humor 🤣, ganz viel Spice 🥵 und zwei super süßen und heißen Protagonisten 😍!!! Absolute Kaufempfehlung!!! Kann es kaum erwarten Teil 2 zu lesen 🥰🥰

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ChaosKay

MM Hockey Romance

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2023

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When Xander & Niko hook up for a one night stand they both don’t expect to ever see each other again. When Xander Dad tells him to come and meet his new rookies he never expects one of them to be Niko . This is my first book from Michele Lenard I really enjoyed Niko & Xander and their friends especially Tripp & Noah I’m hoping we get their book soon .

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Cat Mumma

Fantastic book

Reviewed in Australia on April 27, 2024

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What a great book. I loved reading about Nico and Xander falling in love and finding their way forward together in a world that’s not always accepting. This book is full of love, sweetness and steam. Michele is a new to me author and I’ll definitely be reading more of her books.

Booktravert

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2023

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This series of MM hockey romance are filled with laughs, spice, friendship and found family. Great characters you root for and fun storylines. Good read.

Freckles

A great hockey story!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2024

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This is a new author for me and didn’t disappoint. It was a great hockey story with a semi slow burn, after their first hookup. Zander and Niko were great together. I liked that it had hockey, new found family, great secondary characters and lots of fun times.

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Bad Pucking Timing (Colorado Bulldogs Book 1): A Steamy MM Hockey Romance Kindle Edition

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How Bad Is It to Date Your Coach's Son?

The ice is my happy place. My sanctuary. The source of my happiest memories, and the promise of my future. It’s also the reason I’m living a lie.

I stop pucks flying at 100mph, but even I didn’t see this shot coming.

Athletes are notoriously superstitious, but as far as I know only my teammate Luca has a ritual that requires a more 'intimate' activity.

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