Jari has been traded again and this may be his last chance, but being on the one team whose fans hate his name may end his career. Cam can't help but want to look out for Jari, but as he tries to reel in his protective instincts he still wants to be close to Jari in any way he can.
From the blurb:
A legacy he never chose. A love he never expected.
Jari Lankinen never asked to inherit his father’s sins, but the name alone is enough to poison every room he walks into. The Railers haven’t forgotten the brutal hit Aarni Lankinen delivered to Tennant Rowe, and they sure as hell don’t want his son wearing their jersey. Jari is a gifted forward with the skill to change games, but his last name makes him a target before he even skates his first shift. Earning respect means pushing through hostility and suspicion, fighting every day to prove he isn’t his father. To the fans, he’s the son of a villain. To his teammates, he’s a reminder of the past. To himself, he’s a man trapped in a shadow he can’t escape.
A steady force in the high-pressure world of professional baseball, Cameron Blackburn has built his career on focus, discipline, and keeping his head when others lose theirs. He isn’t flashy, but he’s respected, trusted, and known for bringing balance to every team he’s played on. When their paths cross at a shared training facility, Cam is drawn to Jari’s restless energy—the fight in every move, the loneliness in his silence, the way he carries his past like armor. Where others feel only wariness at Jari’s name, Cam sees someone worth knowing, worth trusting, worth holding onto. And while opening his heart to Jari may test the limits of his own control, Cam has never been afraid to stand firm when the storm comes.
Fly is a legacy, redemption, and opposites-attract romance set against the backdrop of professional sport. Featuring a hockey forward fighting to escape his father’s shadow, a disciplined baseball player who refuses to be shaken, the clash of storm and calm, and a love that proves sometimes the biggest risks are the ones worth taking.
SNik's review:
Fourth in series (Railers Legacy), but can be read as a standalone. Age gap. Hurt/comfort. Mental health representation. Slow burn. Dual POV.
Jari’s family name haunts and follows him, his hockey career tainted by his awful father. Professional baseball pitcher Cam sees the hurt Jari is hiding, and can’t help wanting to take care of Jari, being his friend and possibly more.
This story has a caring, generous Cam and a struggling Jari that has had to carry all his hurts alone for a long time. I appreciated that Cam is in touch with overprotective instincts and tempers them and that Jari is willing to open himself up to Cam’s care. Also, the fact that both men attend therapy and have supportive friends and some family that were dedicated was a really enjoyable aspect to this story. It was cute that Cam would ramble when nervous and that Jari trusts Cam to be his safe place.
Heather's review:
Heather's review:
I've always appreciated the way the Railers treat everyone on their team and Jari's move to join the team puts that to the test in the very best ways... I love how Cam just love bombs him and gives him a safe place to be himself - and to let everything out! I also appreciate how well integrated and accepted going to therapy is...
The love story is wonderful, made even better by the supportive teams, friends and family.. I love the ending!
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