🏈Doink (Rainbow Dorset University 3) by Crea Reitan -review tour🏈

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ABOUT The BOOK: Release Date July 30, 2025

Unrequited love can make you blind.

I’ve crushed on the wrong person for years, all because he showed me kindness in a time when I greatly needed it. But my coach isn’t interested in me and that’s a hard pill to swallow.

The man who is interested turns out to be someone I talk to almost every day. He bids on a date with me at a charity auction and I take him on an adventurous kayaking picnic date on a large remote lake in a valley surrounded by mountains.

As it turns out, I doom our date from the beginning by not taking note of the weather report. A lightning storm strands us on a small island in the middle of the lake with a tiny cabin and only one bed. This could be awkward and disastrous if we manage to survive the storm.

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REVIEW: Crea Reitan’s “Doink” is a tale of unrequited love, friendship, and unexpected adventures, set against the backdrop of Rainbow Dorset University.

The story opens with our main character grappling with his long standing crush on his coach, a situation wrapped in layers of emotional confusion.

This character, whom he converses with daily, becomes the catalyst for a much anticipated adventure. The kayaking picnic date promises both excitement and romance, and the author’s vivid descriptions of the serene lake nestled in the mountains is the perfect spot for what should be the start of something special…

However, the plot takes a turn when Dana neglects to check the weather, leading to an unexpected lightning storm. This twist introduces an element of suspense and anticipation. The cabin on the small island serves as a clever setting for exploring the dynamics between the two characters. With only one bed, the stage is set for both potential awkwardness, but also the beginning of potentially special.

The author writes about the push and pull of the characters’ interactions, injecting humor and an underlying tension that kept me engaged. The confined amplifies the romantic stake.

As the storm rages outside, the real storms of their emotions come to the forefront, allowing for moments of candidness, vulnerability, and ultimately, clarity.

The pacing of the story flows well, keeping me invested in both the characters and the situation. The dialogue feels fresh and authentic. And this is what I love about the author’s stories.

Each character is well throughout and we can feel all the emotions that surround this moment in time.

The blossoming relationship, rooted in genuine companionship, it also shows him that maybe his previous unreciprocated love was maybe just a crush! 🤔

In conclusion, “Doink” is a delightful romantic comedy that captures the essence of college life and the complexities of love.

With a mix of humor, adventure, and heartfelt moments, Crea Reitan has written an engaging read.

Perfect for fans of lighthearted romance and coming-of-age stories.

“Doink” is sure to leave readers with a smile and a sense of nostalgia for the chaotic yet beautiful journey of love.

This differs from her usual work, and at first I wasn’t sure. But as usual, by the time I’d finished, I was totally in love with both Dana and Peyton.

Yes, it’s only a novella, but it packed so much in, that I’d gotten to the end far too quick 😝

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Reviewed by Julie

Crea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. All of her RH relationships end up being heavily polyamorous – meaning it’s not just all the men for one woman. There’s also some M/M action going on. When she can’t fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center – and utterly swoon-worthy! Don’t ask her how many book boyfriends she has…

When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don’t even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!

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