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Author: Genevive Chamblee

Title: Defending the Net

Genre: Gay Romance

Series: Game On Collection

Release Date: November 10, 2018
Designer: Soxsational Cover Art

Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing

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Brighton Rabalais only wants to play hockey. He’s uninterested in the politics behind the sport, but his recruiting to the Saint Anne’s Civets is as much about politics as it is his hockey abilities. He’s been hired to replace the enigmatic, three-time champion, veteran goalie, Gatien Glesseau, who happens to be as sexy as he is talented.

Their clashing is inevitable, but Brighton can’t get a read on Gatien. However, with his own secrets a concern, Brighton doesn’t need another complication. But when Gatien threatens to invade Brighton’s privacy, Brighton defends his heart with the same vigor and passion as he does the net.

An astringent odor of aged scotch mixed with sweet tobacco hung in the air, teasing Brighton’s nostrils as he and his roommate, Dylan, maneuvered a path through the rowdy crowd to a table being wiped down by a waitress in a dim corner. In the swell, bodies pressed against him. Overapplied colognes and perfumes transferred and smeared onto his sleeves as he squeezed past, leaving him smelling as if he’d been in a house of ill repute by the time he’d crossed the room.

A few feet from his destination, Brighton struck what felt like a river barge—the broad chest of Gatien Glesseau, the Civets’ starting goalie, with a gorgeous blonde draped on his right and a sexy redhead on his left. The impact whooshed Brighton’s breath from his lungs and sent jagged heat seeping into his bone marrow, filling him with indefinable emotions. Dylan collided with his backside. To balance, Brighton splayed his palms across the soft silk of Gatien’s shirt, and his stomach flipped in a weird flutter. He squelched it as best he could and blinked to clear his murky vision from the smoke. So much for city ordinances regarding no smoking inside public businesses. Lifting his chin, Brighton’s eyes jerked to Gatien’s face.

Instant frostbite. The Viking of a man’s large eyes narrowed to slits with an ethereal glow beneath thick lashes, his square jaw dusted with stubble clenched, and a crease deepened across his forehead, like a crack in a cement sidewalk. His lips formed an unmoving line, taut and peeved. Even in the diffused lighting, Brighton saw Gatien’s pectorals flex and strain against the fabric and the slight lump of an Adam’s apple peeking above the button-down with the sleeves folded neatly at the elbows.

“Sorry,” Brighton murmured, retreating and lowering his hands. Of all the people to stumble into, within fifteen minutes of arriving, he had found the one person who happily would build a pyre beneath him.

Reaching the booth, Brighton slid across the fresh-smelling leather seat and yanked at the collar of his starched button-up tucked neatly in his creased linen trousers.

The waitress looked up, tossed her rag on a tray with the empty glasses, and smiled. “What can I get you gentlemen?”

Brighton’s lips moved, but he emitted no sound.

“Whatever’s on tap,” Dylan interjected, tugging the hem of his skintight V-neck that rode up with his every movement. Despite the amount of pulling, the shirt refused to reach the waistband of his jeggings.

The waitress giggled. “I’m afraid you’re going to have to do better than that, honey. Everything’s on tap tonight. The Cats are out, and they celebrate big. It’s a coach’s birthday.”

Dylan stole a glance at his companion. Brighton failed to respond, and Dylan turned back to the waitress. “Beer, then.”

“Ale, IPA, lager, malt, Pilsner, porter, or stout?”

“Oh.” Dylan considered. “What do you suggest?”

“Well, striplings such as yourselves usually appreciate an IPA.”

Dylan nodded. “Sounds good.”

 “I’ll be right back with that order.” The waitress collected her tray and sauntered through the mass of partygoers toward the cylindrical bar surrounding a succession of brass faucets.

Dylan scanned the room before settling his gaze on Brighton. “This is some place, huh? Posh.”

Brighton silently critiqued the room. None of the watering holes he frequented had mahogany bars with chrome trim or marble fountains. “Maybe a little too much,” Brighton stated, finally finding his voice. He interlocked his fingers, his thumbs circling each other.

“Will you calm down? We’re supposed to be here.”

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Brighton Rabalais  had been recruited by Sanit Annes Civets he  has complications..

 The goal keeper he will  replace is Gatien Glesseau a skilled keeper...

Brighton doesn't think he needs help in anything  he is complexly stubborn even more  so with Gatien..

Brighton struggles with what is happening in his life Gatien offers to help they find themselves wanting each other ...

 Life gets in the way for both and  family isn't always as good as it seems..

 Their are stories to be told to each other..

Can the come to an understanding ?

I certainly enjoyed this book I would have liked the story to have carried on but it left me with a satisfying feeling..

 First time I have read this author and I will certainly continue reading her books..

Genevieve Chamblee is a new author to me but after reading Defending the Net I’m struggling to see why she hasn’t crossed my radar before now, you see this book is everything I love it’s a great hockey story and it’s M/M. This is Brighton and Gatien story and starts off with Brighton Rabalais being recruited for the Saint Anne’s Civets as the replacement for veteran goalie Gatien Glesseau, all Brighton wants to do is to play hockey he doesn’t want to get involin the politics of the game but that’s seems unavoidable with an uncle on the board of the team. The attraction between Brighton and Gatien is instant but will they be able to get past Brighton taking the job Gatien loves and will the secrets Brighton is hiding be the stumbling block......

I certainly will be looking at other books by this author as I really enjoyed her style of writing, the characters were strong, the chemistry sizzling and the storyline kept me interested. Great read.

Genevive Chamblee is a new author to me and I have no idea why that is. Defending The Net is a M/M story that was well written and engaging. The writing is strong and when time permits I will be looking to read other books by this author.

This is the story of Brighton Rabalais and the man he has been hired to replace Gatien Glesseau. What could be better than two hot as sin hockey players who clash on and off the ice?

I love hockey stories and the fact that this is also a M/M story is a total win in my opinion. Brighton has no interest in focusing on anything other than playing hockey and the very last thing he wants or needs is to be attracted to Gatien, particularly as he has been hired to replace him.

However fate works in mysterious ways and the chemistry between Brighton and Gatien is off the charts, so hot you can almost see the ice melting.

Will Gatien break down the walls that Brighton has erected or will the secrets that Brighton hold destroy them before they can begin? One click and find out.

Defending the Net is the first book by Genevieve Chamblee that I have read. I love hockey romance books and M/M romance stories and this book brings the best of both worlds! 

Brighton is a new goalie brought in the team and Gatien is the current goalie and a player that Brighton has admired so never did he think that he would be attracted to one of his idols. Brighton has been trying to figure out if he is reading Gatien’s signals wrong but it seems their attraction to each other is mutual. The conflict comes with him being brought to the team to replace Gatien, but he just wants to play the game, not the politics. 
It was an enjoyable read and I would consider reading her again. 

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Genevive Chamblee lives in the bayou country in the deep south where sweet tea, football, good music, and colorful family is gospel. When she is not writing, she can be found attending SEC football games, playing with her dog, sightseeing, or spending time with family.

Genevive writes contemporary romance, erotic romance, fantasy romance, the occult, Creole culture, and southern drama.

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