3.5/5. I liked Ben, who really was so sweet, laid back, and eager to please. I also liked Ian, who was so caring, protective, and kind. They went together well and their story was fun. I liked that they met on vacation, then again at school/work. I also liked Ben just going with a new kink like it was NBD. It was fun to see them reconnect and start to date. I enjoyed the small time jumps and Ben's backstory as a child from foster care as well. I did feel like this third act conflict was blown a little out of proportion. And conversations didn't seem super natural all the time. Although, I really enjoyed all the side characters like Ben's friends and Ian's family. 3/5 spice levels.

Notes: second chance, vacation love, daddy, professor/student, hockey