These two are just the sweetest, most adorable, in tune, co-dependent, affectionate, coupliest-non-couple of lifelong best friends...and then things get complicated.

Zach Reid plays hockey for the Chicago Thunder. He is smart,  calm, a bit nerdy, and has been in love with his best friend since they were ten years old. He thinks he hides it well but it seems only Carter is clueless.

Carter Lockwood plays defense for a Denver NFL team. He is nice, funny, charming, easy-going, and a great friend. But he has no idea about Zach's true feelings, and all he knows is that he needs Zach in his life.

They spend their vacations, holidays, and off seasons together and have for many years. But it is getting harder for Zach to watch Carter date women and not get hurt. So he makes a decision to distance himself and try to mend his broken heart and preserve their friendship. But he is breaking both of them in the process.

But then some things happen that put everything in perspective and they are navigating new things...some being good and some not so good. But it is how they go through life together and just how dedicated they were to each other that warmed my heart. They really were best friends and soul mates even if it was a bumpy road to realize their full potential and manage their crazy lives. 

This one is my favorite in the series so far and it hit me in the feels. I absolutely loved Zach and Carter together and they were each other's true home. They are understanding, cuddly, passionate, needy, and so perfectly well-matched and share so much history. It brings back the other couples and teammates from previous books and they make a good support system. I am excited about the setup for another story and for books about some other characters as well.