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Iced Out (Leighton U Book 1) Kindle Edition

by CE Ricci (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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All's fair in hate and hockey.


My path to success never included an enemy as a teammate, especially one as infuriating as Quinton de Haas.

Clawing under my skin is his favorite pastime, only feeding the animosity between us as the years pass.

We’re as completely opposite as two people can be; the golden boy and the black sheep.

Constantly at odds or at each other’s throats.

The only thing we can agree on is hockey is our true love, and we’ll do whatever it takes to come out on top.

I never imagined that drive would lead me to do the unthinkable: falling into bed with my not-so-straight rival.

But athletes are a superstitious bunch, and when our hook-ups lead to victories, we tell ourselves we can’t stop.

Besides, it’s all for the sake of the team, right?


*Iced Out is the first in a five book standalone college sports romance series featuring two misunderstood rival teammates, pages of snarky banter, and more secret spicy times than any book should be filled with. Not suitable for anyone under 18 years of age.*
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"An enemies to lovers that brilliantly straddles the line of lust and love, Ricci fills the pages with sexy snark and witty banter; every scene hot, tense, and addictive. Exceeding all expectations, Iced Out is the perfect start to the Leighton U series." - Marley Valentine, USA Today Bestselling Author

"Iced Out is packed full of tension, heat, and chemistry. CE Ricci delivers another masterpiece in this hot hockey enemies to lovers romance. One of my top reads of 2022!" - Becca Steele, USA Today Bestselling Author

"Quinn & Oakley just crawled their way into my heart and they won't be leaving anytime soon." - xxBooksILovexx, Amazon Reviewer

"As always the steam was overflowing, but the emotions also were as well. The emotional aspect was my absolute favorite part. CE is a master of showing emotions and not just telling." - Jess, Novel Confessions Book Blog

"Hand to god this one will go down in history with the greats. Him. Heated Rivalry. Iced Out. I said it and I'm not taking it back." - Holly, Goodreads Reviewer

"If you want a sports romance that actually includes the sport along with steam and two equally lovable MMC's then grab this read!" - Jacqueline, Goodreads Reviewer

"Ricci treated us to the best kind of sexual tension and steam with this pair. I sat with a big smile on my face while reading and falling completely head over heels for both Oakley and Quinton." - HEA Reads, Goodreads Reviewer

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  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 23, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 396 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Leighton U
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CE Ricci is a USA Today and international best-selling author who enjoys plenty of things in her free time, but writing about herself in the third person isn’t one of them. She believes home isn’t a place, but a feeling, and it’s one she gets when she’s chilling lakeside or on hiking trails with her dogs, camera in hand. She’s addicted to all things photography, plants, peaks, puppies, and paperbacks, though not necessarily in that order. Music is her love language, and traveling the country (and world) is the way she chooses to find most of her inspiration for whatever epic love story she will tell next!

CE Ricci is represented by Savannah Greenwell at Two Daisy Media.

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Customers enjoy this romance book, praising its enemies-to-lovers storyline and wonderful angst. They appreciate the character development, with one customer noting the incredible pull between the characters, and find the writing witty and well-crafted. The book features spicy scenes and a fantastic hockey romance, with one customer describing it as a "fantastic rivals-to-lovers hockey romance."

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130 customers mention "Readability"130 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, describing it as a must-read that delivers as promised.

"...The tension, the banter, the enemies-to-lovers arc—it was all perfection. And the spice? Off the charts...." Read more

"...Iced Out isn’t really anything original or special; but it’s nice...." Read more

"Oakley and Quinton are amazing! I loved their rivals to lovers story...." Read more

"...Once things get rolling though, the book is very good. The chemistry between Oakley and Quinton is scorching hot from their first encounter onward...." Read more

123 customers mention "Story quality"119 positive4 negative

Customers love the story of Quinn and Oakley, with one customer describing it as a beautiful flowing tale of coming together, while another notes its realistic progression from enemies to lovers.

"...This is a fantastic story, Quinn and Oakley grow so much over the course of the book and I love their character growth...." Read more

"Iced Out delivers the kind of tension, chemistry, and slow-burn romance that makes sports romance shine...." Read more

"...If you’re into passionate, fast-paced romance with unforgettable characters, this one’s a must-read." Read more

"...Loved it! The romance between these two is steamy and the characters were well written with depth and complexities. Top 5 for 2025 so far." Read more

66 customers mention "Angst level"62 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the enemies-to-lovers storyline in this book, appreciating its wonderful angst and emotional depth.

"...That said, if you love intense sports romance with emotional depth, sizzling chemistry, and high-stakes angst, Iced Out delivers...." Read more

"...CE Ricci does an amazing job capturing both their connection and emotional growth...." Read more

"Super hot enemies to lovers hockey romance. Loved it!..." Read more

"...And I can definitely appreciate a good antagonists to lovers trope when it’s done well. And overall it’s done really well here...." Read more

54 customers mention "Character development"52 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting how the pull between the two main characters is incredible, while another mentions how they can feel each character's emotions throughout the story.

"...and Oakley grow so much over the course of the book and I love their character growth...." Read more

"...If you’re into passionate, fast-paced romance with unforgettable characters, this one’s a must-read." Read more

"...The romance between these two is steamy and the characters were well written with depth and complexities. Top 5 for 2025 so far." Read more

"...There’s no real angst; there’s a touch too much sex but enough character development and relationship building...." Read more

47 customers mention "Writing quality"44 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it wonderfully and witty, with one customer particularly appreciating the dual point of view narration.

"...character depth and world building was awesome, so this was an around solid read..." Read more

"...I have nothing against it, but just a preference! It’s still, very well written, and one scene in particular, being Quinn’s real first time with..." Read more

"...The writing was pretty good and though I found myself scratching my head out of confusion on the first few chapters—specifically talking when Oakley..." Read more

"...It's easily top 5 for me this year. Fantastic, funny, sexy and heartfelt... I couldn't ask for more...." Read more

36 customers mention "Spice level"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spice level in the book, describing it as an incredibly spicy ride with good spicy scenes, and one customer notes it has a touch of angst.

"...said, if you love intense sports romance with emotional depth, sizzling chemistry, and high-stakes angst, Iced Out delivers...." Read more

"...This book was super spicy & and a little sweet. Quinn and Oakley start out as enemies. Rival players who can’t help but take a jab at one another...." Read more

"...The spice in this book is SPICY." Read more

"...I enjoyed this spicy, fun book and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to readers looking for a m/m hockey romance, one that has an enemies-to-lovers..." Read more

28 customers mention "Romance"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one describing it as a fantastic rivals-to-lovers hockey romance.

"...’s a touch too much sex but enough character development and relationship building. It’s a comfortable, relaxing, feel-good story...." Read more

"Oakley and Quinton are amazing! I loved their rivals to lovers story...." Read more

"...I love that they started experiencing attraction for each other while still hating each other. It was fun...." Read more

"...This was a fantastic rivals-to-lovers hockey romance, and I'm ready to read everything else she's written!..." Read more

27 customers mention "Cute"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute, with one mentioning the sexy bad boy with tattoos and another appreciating the little touches throughout the story.

"...of Quinn and Oakley going from enemies to sorta friends, to lovers is beautiful, the contrast between their families is almost heartbreaking, but I..." Read more

"...I love how these two slowly built up feelings for the other. It was so cute...." Read more

"...It's easily top 5 for me this year. Fantastic, funny, sexy and heartfelt... I couldn't ask for more...." Read more

"...It's only logical... This was just LOVELY. It's a true hate to love story that hits you right in the feels...." Read more

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“Fight me, baby. There’s nothing I want more.” OH MY GODDDDDDD YES! I do not have words...I do not have words!! This book was beyond good. My heart fell out of my chest. I loved every second of this enemies-with-benefits-hockey-romance-banter-of-the-gods read! Quinton and Oakley. Quinn and Oak. Rivals turned teammates turned lovers. This was the first book I've ever read with a plot like this that was so juicy and electrifying it pulled you in. Their hatred for each other was clear but so was the desire, the pull, and their desire to do what they believed was best for their team. Who knew such an intense romance could come from one tiny superstition? 🖤Bi$exual Romance - MM 🖤Enemies to Lovers 🖤Opposites Attract 🖤"No One Can Know" 🖤College Hockey I'm obsessed with the locker room shower scene. IYKYK. I reread 3 times because I could feel all of the emotions written out clearly as well as the tension and desires that floated through the space. I thought it was better than the library.😉 If you can't tell from this review, the spice level is HIGH. 🌶 Habanero level hot🌶 and I'm always here for a smutty read. This is high on my list of top reads so far this year. Adding to the reread TBR now. All I have to say is "read it". If any of what I said made you smile or made you go oooh whats that about...read it. You will not be disappointed by this genius.
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  • TC Books and More
    5.0 out of 5 stars College hockey enemies to lovers
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Read this for:
    - hockey
    - enemies with benefits
    - teammates
    - opposites attract
    - interfering teammates

    My thoughts: I was told that I needed to read this book and my friends were right. This is a fantastic story, Quinn and Oakley grow so much over the course of the book and I love their character growth. This is almost at comfort level read for me, the slow growth of Quinn and Oakley going from enemies to sorta friends, to lovers is beautiful, the contrast between their families is almost heartbreaking, but I want so much for them to become healthy with each other. The support that they give each other is so lovely.

    Highly recommend you read this if you enjoyed Heated Rivalry, The Long Game, and/or Icebreaker (the queer one not the straight one).
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  • RASolenne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully angsty, but justice for Oakley felt incomplete
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025
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    Iced Out delivers the kind of tension, chemistry, and slow-burn romance that makes sports romance shine. Oakley and Quinton’s dynamic is messy, raw, and deeply emotional — I couldn’t look away.

    Spoilers Below:

    Throughout the novel, Oakley suffers a major injury due to Quinton’s temper, quietly plays through chronic pain, gets passed over for captaincy he clearly earned, and is then put in a position where he must carry the emotional and ethical weight of a scandal he didn’t cause. He sacrifices silently — even giving up his spot with the agent without asking for anything in return.

    And though Quinton does show love and guilt, his growth feels incomplete. He never directly apologizes for the harm he caused Oakley, and only begins to truly open up after discovering the extent of Oakley’s sacrifices. By the time the “I love you” arrives, it feels a little too late and too easy. Sure, Oakley suspected and didnt do anything about what Braxton did, but he didnt do anything directly the SAME way Quinton’s rage caused Oakley’s injury although I would even say that was more direct cause than what Braxton did.

    This left me a lingering feeling of a sore spot for Oakley and no matter what happened in the epilogue, I feel like Oakley deserved so much more. If that had been done in a different way, this would have been an easy 5* for me.

    That said, if you love intense sports romance with emotional depth, sizzling chemistry, and high-stakes angst, Iced Out delivers. Just be prepared to feel a little hollow on behalf of a character who gave everything — and deserved a little more in return.
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  • Amy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book to pieces
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025
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    I’m a sucker for a good MM romance—but throw in hockey, and I’m devouring it like a kid with a melting ice cream cone. Quinton and Oakley get off to a rough start—they genuinely can’t stand each other—but landing on the same team changes everything. One unexpected moment at a party sets things in motion, and from there, it heats up fast. Their chemistry is electric, and CE Ricci does an amazing job capturing both their connection and emotional growth. The tension, the banter, the enemies-to-lovers arc—it was all perfection. And the spice? Off the charts. I was hooked from start to finish and loved every second. If you’re into passionate, fast-paced romance with unforgettable characters, this one’s a must-read.
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  • b in rockville
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
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    Super hot enemies to lovers hockey romance. Loved it!
    The romance between these two is steamy and the characters were well written with depth and complexities.
    Top 5 for 2025 so far.
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  • Veronica Lynn Pit Bull
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, relaxing, feel-good story, no real angst
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
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    Oakley Reed and Quinton de Haas have been rivals since senior year of high school. They’re rivals by team, and then personally as Quinton can’t not run his mouth. De Hass comes from big money, but he’s a bit of a Richie Rich poor little rich boy with a big temper and a huge anger management problem. Definitely on the ice, but off as well. When Reed’s team wins the high school championship, de Hass baselessly accuses him of nepotism and says that his family paid off the refs because he happens to be a legacy from “not one but two hockey legends”. And thus begins their personal rivalry and utter dislike of each other. So of course, when the story picks up 4 years later in their senior year of college, they both happen to have ended up on the same hockey team at Leighton University. De Hass, despite his temper, frequent penalties, disregard for rules and tendency towards irresponsibility has recently been named Captain. Apparently, the title should have gone to the very responsible, organized and micromanaging Reed; except that he was out of commission with a broken collarbone from a hit that was meant for de Hass. The rivalry and dislike remains strong with these two.

    Reed is out, to his family, his friends and his team. De Hass is straight, or at least he thought he was; in as much thought as he gave to his manwhoring with the puck bunnies. Which is why, it does feel like his initiating and easy acceptance of sexual activity with someone of the same sex – that he also hates; seems to come out of left field. Oakley and de Hass don’t mesh. Not in person, not on the ice; their being on the same team is actually creating a hot mess. A losing hot mess. However shockingly they mesh very well in a frat house bathroom after a taunting, one upmanship argument over who gives the best oral sex. That was a definite, hold my beer, wait, what just happened moment. Then after five losses they win their first game of the season. Quinton is convinced it’s because of the hook-up and sets about convincing a very reluctant Reed to maintain the superstition with hook-ups before every game. Then it follows the typical formula, they get to know each other, compliment each other being opposites and help each other grow, there’s a relationship crisis and then commitment.

    Iced Out isn’t really anything original or special; but it’s nice. There’s no real angst; there’s a touch too much sex but enough character development and relationship building. It’s a comfortable, relaxing, feel-good story. Reed is surprisingly the control freak toppy-topper but also able to switch it up with the right person.
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  • Julie🕊️Books.and.chocolat3📚
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and addicting
    Reviewed in France on February 11, 2024
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    MM contemporary Romance
    🏒 Sport college Romance
    🏒 Enemies to lovers
    🏒 Enemies with benefits
    🏒 Bi-Awakening
    🏒Betrayal

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    My favorite tropes with an amazing writing, not as emotional as I thought it would be.. it didn’t make it less any addicting and entertaining !

    Endearing characters with a plot that revolves exclusively around the romance (my favorite kind of plot) and secondary characters that you know you will see again and the spice was hot and detailed..

    Enemies to lovers, quick read, you get easily into the story , page-turner , you fell instantly for the characters (my preference was for Quinton of course) … do you need more ?
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  • M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfekt!!! 🥰🔥🔥
    Reviewed in Germany on November 23, 2023
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    Eine fesselnde Enemies to Lovers Geschichte mit zwei tollen Protagonisten, viel Gefühl ❤️, Spice 🌶️ und einem schönen Happy End 🥰!!! Werde das Buch auf jeden Fall wieder lesen und freue mich jetzt auf Teil 2 😍
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  • Andrea Leite de Souza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Envolvente do início ao fim
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 8, 2024
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    I just love it! It was an incredible experience reading my first book by C.E. Ricci. She developed the characters so well. They are well-rounded, and their love story is steaming
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  • Mats
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enemies to lovers
    Reviewed in Sweden on June 23, 2025
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    A very big lovestory. absolutely a must read!
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    Reviewed in Sweden on June 23, 2025
    A very big lovestory. absolutely a must read!
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  • kaylah
    5.0 out of 5 stars CE Ricci can do not wrong!
    Reviewed in Australia on June 7, 2025
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    Could simply not put this book down. Read it start to finish, no break. Ce Ricci is a mastermind of writing character you'll fall inlove with. this enemies to lovers based around rival hockey players who use the premises of hockey superstition to enter into a little no strings arrangement, these men loath each other, until they dont!

    I devoured this book cover to cover!
    and fell inlove with CeRicci with this book.
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