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Edging Coach

Gabbi Grey
4.6 / 5.0
Published: 2026

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Jack Showalter broke every barrier in professional hockey, becoming the first player to live his truth on the ice. Now, he is trading the spotlight for the quiet intensity of coaching the Abbotsford Grizzlies. He expects his life to revolve around strategy, discipline, and developing the next generation of talent. That is until a player arrives who challenges everything Jack thought he knew about boundaries, control, and desire. This sports romance masterfully blends the high-stakes pressure of the rink with an intimate, slow-burn connection that feels both earned and inevitable. The chemistry between the legendary veteran and his charge crackles with tension, navigating the delicate power dynamics of a coach-athlete relationship where the stakes are professional, but the attraction is deeply personal. What makes this story stand out is how it honors the legacy of a trailblazer while delivering a passionate, modern romance. It is a rare gem that balances the gritty, fast-paced world of professional hockey with a tender, heartfelt exploration of vulnerability. If you crave a story where the mentorship turns into a profound emotional awakening, this gripping tale of legacy and love is an essential addition to your bookshelf.

Customer Reviews

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Danielle C.
May 20, 2026

It shouldn’t work but it thrives!

Edging coach By: L.A. Witt & Gabbi Grey 📚💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕📚 It’s shouldn’t work but it thrives! In another amazing book by L.A. Witt and author Gabbi Grey we get an amazing forbidden romance. Couch and player and complete roll reversal. It shouldn’t work, younger player, dominate vs submissive and so much respect for each other. The chemistry is perfect page after page. The authors write with so much intensity and emotion pulled from each book it’s felt page after page. Some have quick witted story lines that are so perfect and lets you believe you have a front row seat. So being able to read this love story didn’t disappoint. The authors ability to have two separate individuals struggling in their everyday life and try to navigate someone else’s thoughts, needs and desires was intense and gives all the fills. Authors blurb: Retired hockey star Jack Showalter is ready for a new challenge: taking over as head coach of the disastrous Abbotsford Grizzlies and turning their horrific season around. Except Jack isn’t the Grizzlies’ onlymid-season acquisition. Blueliner Devon Jarvis just wanted a no-strings hookup the night before his first practice with his new team. He didn’t expect the silver fox from the app to be such an eager submissive. He didn’t expect to want more than a single, first-name-only night. He definitely didn’t expect to walk into the locker room and recognize his new coach. Now Jack and Devon are struggling to focus on hockey while the chemistry sizzles…
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Linda Reads
May 23, 2026
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Sadist meets masochist – let the BDSM games begin!

Coach Jack Showalter was a famous hockey player in his day. He was also a trail blazer. He was the first player to come out as gay and later to get married to his lover once gay marriage was accepted. But, after his playing days were over, his need to “play nice” to everybody’s rules was also over. His husband became his Ex and at 43yo Jack was looking for a new challenge. He gets his new life when the Abbotsford Grizzlies need a new coach and they too need a new beginning from their atrocious losing streak. The Grizzlies are getting a new defenseman 25yo Devon Jarvis. The night before their first practice, two gay men meet and have a wonderful evening. The next day these same two men meet as Coach of the Grizzlies and its new defenseman. Can they keep their relationship as a one-night-stand? Coach has found what was missing in his marriage and Devon has found something he did not know he needed. So many possibilities. There is also a bit of intrigue in the form of a jealous player. If you like gay sports romance with lots of intimate details, you will want to check out this book. I volunteered to review it through Gay Romance Reviews.