Reviewed by Cindy
TITLE: Science and Jockstraps 
SERIES: Ace’s Wild Book 1
AUTHOR: Riley Hart and Christina Lee
PUBLISHER: Self-published
LENGTH: 141 Pages
RELEASE DATE: September 24, 2019
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Shy science guy Liam and fun-loving jock Isaiah have been roommates since their freshman year in college. On the surface, they couldn’t be more different. What the rest of the world doesn’t know is that tucked between basketball, classes, and hanging with friends are some of Isaiah’s favorite moments—just Liam and Isaiah in their room, watching documentaries or goofing off. Liam certainly never imagined Isaiah would become one of his favorite people, but their friendship was pretty much solidified the first time Isaiah saved Liam from a killer spider.
When Isaiah discovers Liam is looking for a hookup to help him explore a secret kink, the idea of anyone touching Liam that way sparks a protective instinct Isaiah has never felt before. Then, Isaiah confesses that he’d like to be the one Liam experiments with, and Liam is completely bowled over—equal parts thrilled and wary of ruining their friendship.
From the first sting of Isaiah’s palm, Liam’s fantasy finally comes to life. The more they explore together, the closer they become, uncovering feelings neither were willing to admit before. But outside the haven of their room, reality isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Isaiah isn’t out, and worries about his college basketball career. And Liam won’t be someone’s secret, not after he promised himself he’d stop hiding and being afraid.
Deciding how to navigate the world together will be the final exam they’ll need to ace.
REVIEW:
Liam is sweet and kind and understanding…and just the littlest bit kinky. It’s not something he’s told his jock best friend Isaiah because he wants to keep him as his friend, thank you very much.
Isaiah isn’t exactly what he seems to be. There’s parts of himself that he’s keeping hidden to make life a little easier, at least until he’s done college. But when he accidentally finds out Liam’s secret, it becomes a lot harder to keep his own secret hidden away.
I liked Liam and Isaiah. The authors do a good job of portraying the kind of struggles that I’m sure a lot of people go through as they try and figure themselves out. I kept waiting for more angst though. I felt like there should have been more to their mutual coming to terms but it all just seemed to come pretty easily to them. Which to be honest would be nice in real life but doesn’t make much of a story.
The sex scenes are hot and I think do a good job of portraying two young men learning how to deal with their wants and needs. It will definitely steam up your glasses. There’s an innocence about Liam that he manages to retain throughout the story and that made me happy.
There aren’t a lot of other characters that we get to know in this story but Isaiah’s friend David turns out to be someone totally different than I thought he would and I did enjoy that little twist.
One thing I do love about this story is that it helps show that not every kink exploration tale has to be about leather and chains and demonstrations in clubs. It shows that anyone can explore things that make them excited and happy and turned on and I love any story that breaks down stereotypes.
This is a nice little story that will make you smile and if you’re looking for something that won’t break you apart before giving you a happily ever after, this is the book for you.
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