SoCalBookReviews's Reviews > Last Defense

4.5 Stars

This is the book I was most hesitant to read in the Harrisburg Railers series - just something about the blurb had me not wanting to experience what this book had to offer. But, in the end I am glad I read it, though I’m going to leave my review short, not wanting to give away a lot of the storyline since this book is pretty straightforward on the plot.

Max has some medical issues that he’s been hiding and somewhat denying for the past few years. He really shouldn’t be playing hockey, but since he’s getting older and coming up on retirement soon, he might as well squeeze in every last game while he can.

Ben runs a no-kill animal shelter. He’s had to deal with losing someone close to him in the past that came quick and out of nowhere and he is not ready to open his heart to be hurt again. He also has some serious family issues to deal with, and some really funny aunts in his life.

I liked the dynamic between Max and Ben and I was glad they could work past everything they both had to deal with in order to make their relationship work. I really felt for both these guys on an emotional level while reading this book, some parts of their past/present were harder to read than others. I really love everything about this series of books.

*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***