Delay of Game: An MM Opposites Attract Hockey Romance
Nov 2023 · Penalty Box Book 2 · Sold by Harlequin
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“Bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot.” —Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry
Two polar opposite teammates battle their rivals—and their own issues—in this friends-to-lovers hockey romance.
Nate Singer is one of the good guys.
As team captain, Nate’s whole deal is sticking to the playbook, supporting his team and keeping his own issues buried. Especially since the team is finally winning, due in no small part to his chemistry with one particular hotshot teammate.
Zach Reed has a bad boy reputation.
And it’s cost him. Zach’s past exploits landed him on the worst team in the league. But that also gave him the best friend he’s ever had. For three years, his friendship with Nate has grown, making them an intimidating duo on the ice—and forming an intense bond off of it as well.
When the team hits a skid, Zach and Nate go out with one thing in mind: finding someone for a quick roll in the sheets to get back to their winning ways. Only they end up in each other’s arms—and each other’s heart.
And realize that could be exactly what they’ve always needed to win it all.
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Two polar opposite teammates battle their rivals—and their own issues—in this friends-to-lovers hockey romance.
Nate Singer is one of the good guys.
As team captain, Nate’s whole deal is sticking to the playbook, supporting his team and keeping his own issues buried. Especially since the team is finally winning, due in no small part to his chemistry with one particular hotshot teammate.
Zach Reed has a bad boy reputation.
And it’s cost him. Zach’s past exploits landed him on the worst team in the league. But that also gave him the best friend he’s ever had. For three years, his friendship with Nate has grown, making them an intimidating duo on the ice—and forming an intense bond off of it as well.
When the team hits a skid, Zach and Nate go out with one thing in mind: finding someone for a quick roll in the sheets to get back to their winning ways. Only they end up in each other’s arms—and each other’s heart.
And realize that could be exactly what they’ve always needed to win it all.
Penalty Box
- Game Misconduct
- Delay of Game
- Home Ice Advantage
- Goaltender Interference
- Unsportsmanlike Conduct
“Bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot.” —Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry
Two polar opposite teammates battle their rivals—and their own issues—in this friends-to-lovers hockey romance.
Nate Singer is one of the good guys.
As team captain, Nate’s whol...
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10 reviews
MJ Knole Garmino
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January 31, 2026
Thank you, this was beautiful. I honestly felt my heart aching when I've read it. I don't usually enjoy misunderstanding tool to advance a storyline, but Nate's anxiety and Reed's insecurity actually make sense, and I found myself strongly rooting for them. This book is way better than the first book, and this felt like how I felt when I was reading heated rivarly. You can actually sense the longing between characters. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Fedora Chen
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November 14, 2023
DELAY OF GAME is the second in Ari Baran’s Penalty Box m/m hockey series. Nate Singer and Zach Reed are teammates and have fallen into being best friends during the three years they’ve been part of the league’s worst team. Over the course of the next season, they also fall into more. On the surface, Zach and Nate might not seem to have much in common. Nate is the solid player who has worked his way up to team captain, never quite believing his success or his place. Zach seems to have been
Anna Perrone Heinrichs
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March 8, 2026
a bit predictable
About the author
Born just outside of Philadelphia, Ari moved into the city for law school and never looked back. When not writing, Ari is either listening to metal, wrangling a future supervillain, researching one of several incredibly niche interests, or watching too many hockey games.More information at aribaran.com or on Twitter at aribaranwrites.
Born just outside of Philadelphia, Ari moved into the city for law school and never looked back. When not writing, Ari is either listening to metal, wrangling a future supervillain, researching one of several incredibly niche interests, or watching too many hockey games.More information at aribar...
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