5⭐

Genre: M/M Romance
Format: E-Book
Series: Longwood U #2

Prior reading is not required. However, to get more of Edin's back story, I recommend reading Dak & Sparrow's story, linked below. I have also linked the parent's books but by no means do you need to read them to enjoy Edin & Eli's story. Crea's For Puck's Sake series is really good, so I would suggest adding them to your TBR.
• Dak & Sparrow's book(MM) - Rumor Has It (Longwood U #1)
• Elijah & Zeke's Parent's book(MM) - Wingman Score (For Puck's Sake #5 - Standalone)
• Dak's Parent's book (MMM) - Starting Line (For Puck's Sake #2 - Standalone)

Check your triggers prior to reading. There are heavy topics discussed.

Character Development: 4/5 • I fell in love with Edin in Rumor Has It. I couldn't imagine what person would capture his heart and take care of him. Along comes Eli and he was better than I could have hoped for. They were both such dynamic characters.

Plot: 4/5• The plot was engaging and well written. There was some hockey moments, that included Mo that will melt your heart. The plot was mainly Edin, Eli and Mo becoming a family. Growing together and individually.

Writing Style: 4.5/5• The book was well written, with no grammatical or spelling errors. Things were explained in a way that didn't feel like overkill. As always her writing made me feel like I was in the heads of the MCs.

Spice Level: 3/5 • I have said it so many times now but Crea does an amazing job making sure both MCs feel comfortable in the moment. She is the consent queen. Eli could read Edin better than Edin could. The aftercare Eli provided just melted my heart.

Overall Rating: 5/5• Edin's story did not disappoint. I was waiting patiently for his story ever since Rumor Has It. I loved him and Mo (Edin's daughter). I wanted to wrap them up and hide them away so no more bad could come to them. Then in walks Eli, who just wants to take care of Edin, who accepts his quirks, his daughter and falls in love with both of them. Mo and Eli's relationship melted me into a puddle of goop. The moments they shared were so dang heartwarming. I am a sucker for the single dad trope if done right, and Crea has done it. Also, the frat boys loving Mo as if they were her uncles, total swoon. She kept the side cast small again with this one, but I fell in love with Eli's brother Zeke. I feel like every time I read one of her stories I come out loving a side character almost as much as the main characters. I hope Zeke and Mario get a book with some more Mo content. All in all this was a such good book, with well rounded characters, a sassy 8 year old going on 30, and lots of snuggles. Edin finally got the happy ending he deserves. ♥

Side note: Do yourself a favor and read the tropes for Project FU, the next book in the Longwood series. They can be found at the end of Wicked Confessions. When I tell you I choked. It hints at the next pairing and if my thoughts are correct, it's gonna be a good one.


Tropes:
• Single Dad
• Cheerleader x Hockey Player
• Aftercare
• Frat Boys Raising Kid
• Super Sweet Boys
• Reluctant to Love
• Gay for Pay
• Bi-awakening
• HEA


Cheating:

No

Third-act breakup:

No

POV: Dual POV (First Person POV)
KU: Yes (Coming February 13, 2025)
I received an advance review copy, and this is my honest review.