Shane always had 'potential' but never quite made it. Shane is a good but not amazing player who accepted a position with the Ravens to leave hockey on his own terms. Troy, out and proud, is the new coach of the much despised Ravens. This story lacked the tenderness, the sweetness, the ROMANCE. Shane and Troy are pretty fucking awesome, but they are all sex and jibes, aggression and dirty talk. But I didn't LOVE it like I loved books 3 (Misha and Max made me swoon) and 4 (Isaac and Laurent slayed me). I am a devoted fan of the Scoring Chances series and really enjoyed this sexy, low angst story. Now she’s a full-time writer, delighted to be able to tell stories for a living.Īvon is represented by Courtney Miller-Callihan of Handspun Literary Agency.Įnjoy fantasy with a bit of a kinky, darker edge? Check out Avon's fantasy books, co-written with author Fae Loxley, under the pen name Iris Foxglove!

In her former life, Avon wrote fanfiction at her desk while ostensibly doing work in non-profit fundraising for public radio and women’s liberal arts education, and worked on her books in between haircuts and highlights as a stylist. She loves writing about quirky people who might not be perfect, but always find a place where they belong.

As a queer author, Avon is committed to providing happy endings for all and loves to tell stories that focus on found families, strong and open communication, and friendship. She likes road trips by car, rock concerts, thunderstorms, IPAs, Kentucky bourbon and tattoos.

As the Ravens struggle to build a new identity, Shane and Troy succumb to the passion that might cost them everything.Īvon Gale lives in a liberal Midwestern college town, where she spends her days getting heavily invested in everything from craft projects to video games. Despite his determination not to get involved, Shane unwillingly becomes part of the team… and is just as unwillingly drawn to the gruff, out-and-proud coach. Wanting to quit on his own terms, Shane agrees to a one-year contract with the Ravens and finds himself playing for a coach who thinks he’s an aging goon, and with a team that doesn’t trust him, Troy, or each other. Shane’s career in the majors never quite took off. But Troy is disheartened when he finds out the Ravens have signed Shane North, a player known for his aggression-especially when Shane’s rough good looks have Troy thinking inappropriate thoughts about a player, even if he’s set to retire at the end of the season. When he’s offered the opportunity to coach the Asheville Ravens-the most hated team in the ECHL-he’s convinced that his no-nonsense attitude is just what the team needs to put their focus back on hockey. It’s been decades since blackmail forced Troy Callahan to retire from playing professional hockey, and he’s built a successful career behind the bench.

Coach's Challenge by Avon Gale