Sticks and Stones: Shadow Valley U, Book 1 (Unabridged) Sticks and Stones: Shadow Valley U, Book 1 (Unabridged)

Sticks and Stones: Shadow Valley U, Book 1 (Unabridged‪)‬

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Publisher Description

A college hockey romance from bestselling authors S. Massery and S.J. Sylvis.

Sticks and stones may break our bones…Hockey is my life.

After Wren Davis puts my dreams of the NHL in jeopardy, I vow to make her life hell if she ever comes near me again.

But she’s my best friend’s foster sister, and even though they don’t live together anymore, their bond is still tight, which makes avoiding each other extra difficult.

Especially when I show up at Shadow Valley University and learn my new room comes with an unwelcome addition: Wren Davis.

As much as I try to make her life hell, she gives it right back, until she’s not just under my skin but constantly on my mind.

But some things can’t be forgiven, and fraternizing with the enemy is the last thing either of us want.

GENRE
Romance
NARRATOR
AK
Alex Kydd
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
07:59
hr min
RELEASED
2025
24 December
PUBLISHER
S. Massery, SJ Sylvis
PRESENTED BY
Audible.co.uk
SIZE
421.4
MB

Customer Reviews

vicky.lovesreading ,

Even better in audio!

Sticks and Stones by S Massery and SJ Sylwis

Dual narration

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Tropes

Sports romance
Enemies to lovers
Brother’s best friend
Forced proximity
Only one bed
Opposites attract

I absolutely love both authors and this book is the best of both of them. I was hooked from the first page. Both authors have created a story see less lit together. The pace and content of the book was spot on. The characters were interesting and the dual pov added depth to their storyline.

Wren is a brilliant fmc. She is feisty and strong, she tries to hide her vulnerabilities from others, especially Stone. They have been circling each other for a long time. When she makes a life altering decision it also affects Stone’s life too. When their paths cross again in college, Stone is out for revenge. He doesn’t think through his actions and inadvertently puts Wren in danger.

Their chemistry is so good, I love their banter and how they challenge each other. Their hate, furling their list and then the way Stone changes his mind about Wren. How possessive and obsessive he is; I loved it!

It was fun to see the names of the characters from the Hockey Gods series (S Massery) and Bexley U series (SJ Sylwis).

This book has been one of my favourites to read ever. It is a darker romance with trauma in the fmc’s storyline. The chemistry of the characters and their connection, plus the spice…perfect.

I highly recommend reading and I can’t wait to read more about the characters in the book, eg Evan!

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