You, Again

The Elmwood Stories, Book 1

By: Lane Hayes

Narrated by: Nick J. Russo

MM Small Town/Hockey Romance

The hometown hockey hero and his best friend’s brother....

Vinnie

Hockey is in my blood. I learned to skate before I learned how to ride a bike. I’ve been on a wild ride, playing at the highest level for some of the biggest and best teams in the league. But now it’s over, and I’m not sure what to do with myself.

So I'm going home to Elmwood.

But I’ll tell you what I’m not gonna do—I’m not going to coach my buddy’s junior hockey league. No chance. I don’t know how to deal with kids, and besides, the other coach—who happens to be my best friend’s brother—hates me. With reason.

That may be old news, yet something tells me we’re going to have to deal with the past.

And that's almost as scary as coaching teens.

Nolan

No, I don’t hate Vinnie, but he drives me nuts.

He’s cocky, goofy, selfish, and yeah…after all these years, I’m still attracted to him. But I’m a responsible adult now. I run my family’s business, and with the help of my ex, I’ve made Elmwood Diner into a New England institution.

So maybe my life isn't particularly exciting at the moment, and maybe Vinnie isn’t the worst. Nonetheless, I have no desire to rekindle a friendship with the hockey hero, who no doubt will be on the first flight out of town the second he gets bored or gets a better offer.

And I’m not coaching with him. No way.

Ugh....

I can’t believe I’m doing this again.

You, Again is an MM bisexual, best friend’s brother, frenemies to lovers romance, featuring old friends, a new quest, and a little hockey HEA!

©2023 Lane Hayes (P)2023 Lane Hayes

omg so sweet

I absolutely loved the ending. when they share their feelings it's completely epic. there was a lot of hurt that needed to be mended. but both characters seemed to come with that work being done. the tension came from those misunderstandings and fears about the people they once were and not the work that needed to be done. the story is about coming home to claim the love deserved.

Heart warming story...awesome performer!

Nick J. Russo is in my top 10 go-to male narrators so this was my first Layne Hayes title. I thoroughly enjoyed it so much that I immediately got the 2nd book in the Elmwood series - "Next Season". I fell in love with the characters and the spice was tastefully performed by Russo of course 😘. Can't wait for that hunky French Canadian Jean Claude's (aka JC) story...lol

4 stars - worthy of a repeat listen

An unexpected delight!

This story — the well-developed characters, the lovely writing, the cozy small town Vermont vibe, the scorching smexy scenes, and Nick’s always smooth narration — is an absolute, unexpected delight. I had zero expectations going in and ended up truly loving every minute of it. In fact, I just eagerly downloaded book two. Well done, Lane. This one is a keeper!

the sweetest

I just loved the simplicity, their was very little focus on the sad part even it wad that they were important events. their love was pure and honest

Such a good story

I enjoyed this when so read it and listening to Nick Russo’s narration just added something more. Just like when I listened to this, Vinnie’s cocky and arrogant attitude got in my nerves because he seems to think that money is the answer for all of the ice rink’s problems. He also seems very cavalier about his attitude towards Nolan. But underneath all of that bluff and bluster is a really sweet guy who just needed to come home and take time to figure out what he wants in life. Nolan isn’t sure he trusts Vin anymore and is waiting for the other shoe to drop so to speak. Spending time together and coaching the kids slowly brings them both back around to where they should have been. It is such a good story and a lot of fun to read/listen to. Definitely worth it.