Reviewed by True
TITLE: Grind
SERIES: Gymbos #3
AUTHOR: K.M. Neuhold
PUBLISHER: July 3, 2026
LENGTH: 259 pages
RELEASE DATE: July 3, 2026
BLURB:
Hockey star Diego Ferguson says he knows about the grind, but he’s about to learn that his new personal trainer, Callan, gives the word a whole new meaning.
Everyone in Chicago has been following the news about Diego’s injury and the last season spent on the bench. It doesn’t hurt that he’s got a major sexy brood going on in every picture I see of him these days.
The last place I expected him to show up was Sweat. But he’s looking for a personal trainer to help him get fully back in shape before the season, and I’m just the guy for the job.
It figures that he’s straight, but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy the view while I help get his fine backside ready to get back out on the ice. He’s also desperate for some bro time in between workouts, and I’m more than qualified to be the guy for that job too.
Maybe he’s not as straight as he claims. Maybe he just needs a little fun to get his confidence back up after last season. Maybe I’ll let myself indulge in a harmless fling with a cocky, bi-curious hockey player as a little treat. I work hard after all, and I deserve a little fun too.
We both know it can’t last, but puck it, a summer fling is always a good time.
REVIEW:
Diego is an injured hockey player, and It’s been six months since he had surgery. When he got injured he also lost his girlfriend, who ran to the next hockey player.
He needs to train more to get back on the ice. A teammate suggested Sweat.
The first time he saw Callan, it was at a bar. They talked, and Diego had a great time.
Entering Sweat, Diego understands his teammate made a joke. Because Sweat is part of the rainbow.
Would Callan be gay? Callan calls him out: ‘What’s the joke?’
Callan will be Diego’s personal trainer. They work out together, and spend private time together.
Diego’s mind makes overtime thinking about gay things.
He believes it isn’t gay if a man sucks your dick. Right? One of the other trainers told him.
Ha! when he felt Callan’s mouth, his mind blacked out.
Maybe he should explore a bit more with Callan, until the season starts.
While they have fun, Callan knows there’s nothing more to expect; it’s just getting off; he’s not stupid.
They are getting more and more involved, when Diego is back on ice, this will all be over, and it’s gonna hurt like hell.
What he doesn’t know is Diego is struggling too. Is there hope?
Both their workouts and private time are entertaining.
Ditto with exploring in the bedroom. Of course, we meet other guys from the gym again, a bunch of awesome people.
Overall, it was a lovely read, angst-free, comfortable, and with kind characters.
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