Out on the Ice

Out in College, Book 5

By: Lane Hayes

Narrated by: Michael Dean

Colby Fischer is a bad boy with attitude and a chip on his shoulder. As a senior at a Southern California college, he knows this may be his last shot. He doubts he’ll ever become the hockey legend he dreamed of being as a kid, but he definitely doesn’t want to be an accountant. Things get interesting when he’s asked to train the new intern at his step-dad’s firm, who happens to be the troublemaker from his econ class. And the one guy Colby can’t stand.

Baseball is Sky Jameson’s life. He’s happy to be back at Chilton for his senior year, but he’s burned a few bridges and has a bit too much free time off-season. He could use the money and something to keep him busy until his season begins. But his accidental crush on his prickly coworker could be a problem. Colby is straight and Sky is in the closet. Their timing isn’t great, but the intense attraction is hard to deny. With his final season on the hockey team in the balance, Colby may have to decide if he’s ready to come out on the ice.

©2020 Lane Hayes (P)2020 Lane Hayes

A bi-awakening kind of enemies to lovers romance!

This was a steamy bi -awakening, sort of enemies to lovers romance.

I absolutely live for these kind of books and Lane Hayes definitely nailed this one!

I loved that the sports background was well researched and interesting to read.
I usually don't care much for sports talk, but this one made me want to know more.

Everything was perfect. Right from the relationship build up between the characters, one being closeted and the other being straight to the storyline and the final executive.

I am so thrilled that Michael Pauley continues to narrate this series and bring these amazing characters to life.

Jocks Owning Their Truth

This latest installment of Lane Hayes’ Out In College series is another great listen.

The story is being told from Colby’s POV. Sky shared his history & mentioned Max, well Max made an appearance. I skipped books 3 & 4 so I wasn’t familiar with Sky & his background. But it didn’t feel like I missed out on anything.

Colby’s treatment and anger towards Sky in the beginning was bothering me. Colby acted like a major a-hole. It seemed over the top even if he acknowledged it was misplaced. Thankfully, that didn’t last that long.

I enjoyed how the two MCs had chemistry from the very beginning and they were inevitable. I love seeing Colby’s growth, his acceptance of his own truth (even if I cringed at his struggles & ‘semi’ homophobic notions), and seeing him finally happy.
I was rooting for Sky, I was glad he gained a new set of family.

Michael Dean’s narration on this one was great too.

If you’re looking for a low-angst, high in steam, bi-awakening, sort-of enemies to lovers, alpha male athletes kinda read, then this one is for you. 💜

When one hot head takes on a jerk

I will be the first to say I did NOT like Sky in the previous book. He was a colossal jackass. He played games and he was selfish. I wasn’t entirely sure he’d changed at the beginning of this book. Then his life crossed paths with a hot head, and after a bit, the cracks became visible. The hothead cooled off, and the jackass became more human, remorseful, and aware of where he went wrong. He wasn’t perfect, but he was trying to be better. That’s all any of us can really do. So, I forgave him, too. I loved that it was a hothead that became his person. Colby had his own demons to deal with. I loved their relationship when they hated each other, and I loved their relationship when they loved each other. Never say never, because life will say ‘Oh yeah? Just you watch.’
This book can be read alone, but it will enhance your experience if you read/listen to the previous books. The previous characters show up in the books that follow them. This one is no different. I highly recommend you read/listen to this book. It’s really good. All the feels, with minimum angst.

Another Perfect Story!

I adore all of Lane Hayes' stories, her characters are authentic, relatable, and multi-dimensional. All of her stories are well-thought out, with characters you fall in love with, and this one is no exception. Colby & Sky are both a little broken with baggage from their life experiences causing them both two be searching for answers to questions they may not even know. I thoroughly loved listening to them navigate through their fears and ultimately overcoming the fears and falling in love.


Michael Dean does an excellent job bringing this story to live, his voice is like no other.

5+ amazing stars - get this book to either read or listen to, you won't regret it!!

Brilliant! Loved it!

I enjoyed reading/listening Out on the Ice because it :
💖Filled my heart with love , happiness , laughter and a positive attitude.
💖Made me fall in love with two likeable, gorgeous, honest , funny, perfectly imperfect heroes.
💖For few hours today, I let go of my worries and escaped to the world built by Ms. Hayes , for
her Out in College Series.

Highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys stories that are low angst, low drama, heart-touching , playful and hot AF .

Michael Dean narration was engaging and on point. He did a great job.

Will re-read/re-listen: Yes
Recommend: Yes

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