Defensive Zone

Chicago Thunder, Book 3

By: Jodi Oliver

Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Liam DiCosimo

Zach

Since I was six years old, my world has revolved around two things: Carter Lockwood and hockey.

We made a pact in college before we turned pro to always put each other first. To make each other our priority, but being in love with your straight best friend can make that hard, especially when you have to watch them fall in love with someone else.

I don't want to break my best friend's heart to save my own, but I need to put some space between us to save our friendship.

Only this time, it's not just the defensive zone I'm protecting, but also my heart.

Carter

From the moment I met Zach Reid, we were inseparable.

Nobody really understands why I always wanted to be with him. Our relationship is what some people call codependent, but he's been my favorite person for over two decades, and life is always calmer when he's around.

But something changed between us over the summer, and I started to see him in a different way.

Then the pact we made in college started to fall apart, along with my football career.

I don't know what happened or how to make it right, but there's one thing I know for certain.

I'm lost without him.

Defensive Zone is a childhood best-friends-to-lovers sports romance featuring a hockey player and a football player. It includes unrequited love, a bi-awakening, mutual pining and all the Thunder found family vibes. It is book three in the Chicago Thunder series and can be listened to as a standalone.

©2024 Jodi Oliver (P)2025 Podium Audio

HEA with just enough drama and amazing chemistry

I really enjoyed the song. The best friends to lovers drove, was executed very well, there was enough. We won’t be at the start, some obstacles to overcome, but there was always that thread of love underneath. Plus, it has a lovely happily ever after which is my kind of story wrap up.

Zach & Carter

I adore this series and everything about it. The narrators were both perfect for their roles and I loved hearing them bring Zach & Carter to life.

So Sweet

Loving this series. Carter and Zach were just lovely. Soulmates from when they were 6. No angst, just them loving each other. The whole gang is back too. Great addition to the series and great narration!

Loved it

Adorable sexy hot every thing I always want and expect😊. Zach and Carter are truly soulmates

Han Soloed Love

Dee’s Grade: A+

These two are perfect. They may not have effectively communicated initially but once they started talking they made sure to keep the lines open. They got the HEA they both deserved and I loved the way they loved.

The narrators brought the story to life.