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The Toronto Rosebuds #1

ALC/ARC provided by author

Author: Emily Silver

Narrators: Bailey Carr and Quinn Riley

Thank you, @authoremilysilver for the ALC/ARC! 

Delaney had a promising hockey career until an injury crushed that dream. Now, she seems to have another dream come true when she’s a hired to coach in the women’s hockey league. Too bad one of the star players of the newly formed Toronto Rosebuds is Lydia Bishop, the woman who ruined her for all others. 

Lydia can’t believe her new coach  is the woman who just left her when she got injured. She never thought they’d have another chance. And maybe they don’t, because there is a strict non fraternization policy in the team. 

The pull between them is too strong. Will they rekindle the flame or have a future apart?

I loved Delaney and Lydia’s love story! It’s a sweet and spicy sapphic hockey romance that warmed my heart. Relatively low angst and full of swoony moments, this was a joy to listen to. 

The audiobook is narrated by one of my all time favorites, Bailey Carr, whose sweet and melodious voice is perfect for the determined but vulnerable Delaney. Quinn Riley pairs with Bailey and is a force to be reckoned with! She makes Lydia become real in our ears. The two of them made me cheer for the girls with performances that showed the characters’ passion, dedication and longing. 

10/10, no notes! Emily + Baily + Quinn is a hat trick! 

Content notes: mentions of child abandonment, estranged, toxic relationship with a parent, fear of coming out