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Dustin Fowler Wed in Secret Vegas Ceremony – Partner’s Identity Remains a Mystery What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Or does it? Toronto Fisher Cats ice hockey team captain Dustin Fowler attended the NHL awards and came home with more than the Ted Lindsay Award. A cryptic social media post from the hockey center himself revealed that he was wed in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas this past weekend. His caption stating, “Sorry, ladies, Toronto’s most eligible bachelor just went off the market. I married my kitten tonight and I’ve never been happier,” sent tongues wagging across the league. But who is “Kitten”? Without verification from either the team’s head office or the new groom, rumors swirl about exactly who Fowler’s partner is. Speculation ranges from pop singers, to influencers, to actresses and models, but in a surprising twist, a credible source from within the organization suggests that “Kitten” is none other than retired men’s figure skating champion Charlie Monaghan. Neither athlete has been linked to dating anyone in recent history. Fan reactions vary from shocked disbelief to wholehearted support but without official confirmation, gossip continues to fly. We here at JockGossip would like to offer our warmest congratulations to the newlyweds.

Fisher Cats Defenseman Rushed to Hospital After In-Game Fall—Mystery Beau Revealed? The Fisher Cats defenseman is conscious and in stable condition following a seizure that occurred during the recent game against Buffalo. Updates indicate that while still hospitalized, he’s hopeful for a quick return to the ice. The incident raises serious questions after referee August Manning was spotted in the same hospital shortly after Arents was admitted. Recent rumors have swirled around Arents’ involvement with someone within the league. Could Manning be the mystery man? A credible source claims the two are engaged. “He has been so doting! He’s barely left Nico’s side.” Tongues are wagging as their off-ice involvement throws Manning’s on-ice impartiality into question. How will the league react? Thus far, they have declined to comment but given the new Code of Conduct, there will be some tough questions to answer for these men to keep their romance and their careers. TRIGGER Contains non-graphic scenes involving brain surgery and discussions about brain tumors and cancer. HEA guaranteed but please reach out if you have further questions.

Fans Have Mixed Reactions to Engagement of Fisher Cats’ Hale and Brewer On the eve of their first playoff game this post-season, the Toronto Fisher Cats organization sent out a press release announcing the engagement of their top d-pair. The release insinuates the childhood friends may have been involved as far back as college and makes it clear the front office supports the relationship. “We are confident that such a longstanding relationship will be nothing but beneficial to Felix in his recovery.” Reactions are mixed. An anonymous inside source stated, “Legit? No way. This whole thing’s a PR stunt to soften the public’s perception of Hale.” One fan commented, “Hale & Brewer have always been so adorable together! It’s great they finally feel comfortable being out about their relationship!” While many fans are similarly supportive, others speculate that the announcement is tied to the Cats’ shaky play of late. “We all know they’re not gonna make it past the first round,” one fan stated. “It’s just an attempt to distract from how weak the team is.” Adding fuel to the controversy, Hale shared an image of the players naked in bed together and captioned, “Pre-game nap with Jonah before we take on the Montreal Lynx. Go, Cats!” PR stunt or happily engaged couple? Only time will tell. TRIGGER WARNING: Frank discussion of alcoholism, past death of parents, and emotionally neglectful parents.

Matty Carlson Playing House with Local Schoolteacher? Toronto Fisher Cats enforcer, Matt Carlson, was recently spotted in the park with a hot mystery man and four children ranging in age from pre-teen to infant. A close source indicates that the man is prep school English teacher, Antoni Bianchi, who has been spotted with Carlson in public recently. Following the cozy park outing, Carlson was photographed with his arm around Bianchi as they returned to Carlson’s home, adding fuel to the speculation that the men are dating and, perhaps, living together. Just friends or is something else heating up their late summer nights? Since Carlson’s acrimonious divorce five years ago, he has not been romantically linked to anyone but rumors swirled of involvement with a man prior to the split. Is the enforcer ready to “switch teams” for good? When asked to comment on her ex’s sexuality, aspiring actress Courtney Quinn stated, “I don’t know why everyone is surprised. It’s not like it’s the first time he’s been with a man.” Sour grapes from a jilted lover or secrets from his past revealed? Check the JockGossip blog for all of the latest developments in this intriguing new chapter of Carlson’s life.

Actor Preston Graves' Kinky Secret Exposed! Preston Graves is a household name among the TV-watching masses. Handsome, accessible, relatable. But when his not-so-vanilla personal life goes public, he high-tails it back to his home state of Michigan for the holidays—to the man (and Dom) he once loved. Blake Aldrich tried love, twice. When it didn’t work, he retreated to focus on his pottery. He finds success but he’s never forgotten what he lost. His lover. His submissive. His best friend. Now Preston is back, invoking a childhood pact and dragging a Hollywood-sized mess into Blake’s tidy life. The lure of a sub in Blake’s woodland retreat tempts him and the lacy surprises under Preston’s clothes are a present he can’t resist unwrapping. The heat between them ignites and their old feelings come rushing back, but Tinstletown is still calling Preston’s name. Blake will have to choose whether to follow the man he’s always loved, or be left out in the cold. Preston's Christmas Escape contains predicament bondage, lingerie, paparazzi, and a second chance at love. Although set in the Pendleton Bay world, it can be read as a standalone story.

Fiery Rescue: Fisher Cats Player Heating Up the Sheets with Handsome Stranger? Fourth line center, Dominic Olson, was spotted with an unidentified man following a fire at the High Park Towers building in Liberty Village late last night. The fire was contained to the fifth floor where—according to firefighters from Toronto Fire Station 346—it began in one of the condo’s kitchens. Thankfully, only minor injuries were reported. After being treated by paramedics, Olson escorted the mystery man to a black SUV and helped him inside. Although they left together, their destination is also unknown. Traded to Toronto from the Los Angeles Suns, Olson was a major player in the team’s 2013 Stanley Cup win. However, it’s become obvious in recent years that the ageing forward is no longer the superstar he once was. But what exactly was Olson doing at High Park Towers in the wee hours of the morning with a strange man? “Just friends,” or something more? Though Olson has been notoriously tight-lipped about his personal life, rarely choosing to attend events with a plus one, we all know the old adage: where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Content/Trigger Warnings: This story contains scenes discussing parental neglect/estrangement, mild internalized homophobia, accidental mixing of medication leading to a health scare, two short scenes with sexual harassment from a side character, and a positive attitude toward sex work as a career (MCs are only with each other in the book).

A sweet geek and an experienced Dom: someone’s about to learn their lesson … When chemistry teacher Neil Greene gets an unexpected delivery at Pendleton High, he's mortified when his fellow teacher and crush sees the contents that hint at the adventurous love life he’s dying to explore. Curious but inexperienced, Neil has no idea how to live out his fantasies until the hot lit teacher offers a helping hand. Alexander Ford likes to be in charge in the bedroom and he’s happy to tutor Neil in all things naughty. But when Neil asks him to pretend to be his date for the Sweetheart’s Game at Pendleton Bay’s Love Fest, Neil may be the one teaching Alexander about love. Note: Date in a Pinch was re-released in April 2021 with a brand new cover and an additional 11k of steamy new content.

A bad boy mechanic and a kinky accountant: can an indecent proposal lead to love? Though Forrest Patton looks like a tweedy, uptight accountant, he’s anything but. Underneath the fussy bow ties and love of color-coded spreadsheets lies a man searching for someone to peel back the layers and fulfill his shameful fantasies. Eavesdropping at the diner in town leads him to wonder if the local mechanic might just be the man for the job. Jarod Keener likes it rough, and he makes no secret of that. But he never expects to be approached with an offer to trade accounting advice for some dirty, risky fun. Always up for a challenge, Jarod dives in headfirst but Forrest doesn’t trust anyone to give him the humiliation he needs once feelings start to get in the way. When a secret about Jarod’s family upends everything, Forrest will have to decide if he’s willing to give Jarod a chance to show him that he can have love and the kink he longs for. Embracing His Shame includes: mild humiliation play, small-town gossip, and two men falling in love despite their best efforts.

A demanding chef and a straight former soldier: Taking orders has never been so hot! Veteran and bar manager Tyler Hewitt has too much on his plate. His old Army buddy is hanging on by a thread, his father is recovering from surgery, and he’s temporarily running the Hawk Point Tavern while the owner is away. Chef Donovan Ryan is always the one in charge—in the kitchen and in the bedroom. So it doesn’t sit well when he has to answer to Tyler. They’ve always butted heads, but without a buffer, the tension has never been higher. Until one night when their sparks go up in flames. Tyler is sure he’s only into kink if he’s the one dishing it out, but Donovan’s control leaves him hungry for more. Hooking up is one thing. Love is another. Can Tyler embrace taking orders from a civilian, or will Donovan have to give up his dream of a collared submissive to keep the man he loves? Made to Order includes: hot tempers, CBT, breath play, kinky kitchen implements, and nosy grandmothers.

A silver fox Dom, a sweet sub, and a feisty switch: could three be the perfect number? Logan Shaw is a divorced dominant with a bag full of toys and no one to play with. He loves the construction company he built from the ground up, but he’s been longing for a submissive to make his life complete. Tony Christensen hates running the family towing business but his father's illness left him in charge of the company with no time to follow his dreams or find a Dom to love and praise him. On the surface, chef Jude Maddox leads a charmed life, but his restaurant renovation is a mess and he can't seem to find another switch to make his kinky dreams come true. Jude is smitten with the perfect sub he met through a kinky hook up app, but he knows he can't be the full time Dom Tony needs. When he meets a sexy older dominant on that same app, he never dreams it's his father's best friend—or what it will mean for the three of them. As a switch, Jude can finally indulge in both sides of himself. Logan has two subs to guide, tease, and torment. And Tony? He's about to get all the domination and praise he yearns for. But when their explosive chemistry turns to love, will what they've built together be strong enough to withstand the forces that would tear them apart? Flipping the Switch contains a sweet cinnamon roll of a sub, scorching hot MMM scenes, impact play, praise kink, DP, and, a visit from everyone’s favorite, Grandma June.

Rule #1: Hockey Comes First As NHL team captain, Zane Murphy’s goal for the upcoming season is simple: take the Evanston River Otters all the way to the Stanley Cup. Rule #2: Only On the Road But an unexpectedly hot night with his best friend and teammate Ryan Hartinger throws Zane’s carefully laid plans and his sexuality into disarray. Rule #3: Don’t Fall in Love with Your Best Friend When feelings begin to creep in, Zane will have to decide if he’s willing to throw out the rules and risk his career and his friendship for a chance at winning it all. Note: Road Rules was previously published as a 45k novella on Prolific Works and has since been expanded into a full length novel.

Can a vacation for two to Antigua turn this "bromance" into the real deal? Spencer Abrams has dated a string of hot women. Sure, it’s never worked out but that’s because he hasn’t met the right one. It has nothing to do with how close he is to his gay best friend. He’s straight. Isn’t he? When an off-hand comment sends him tumbling into the realization he's in love with his best friend, he turns a romantic vacation meant for his ex into a getaway with Devin—and a chance at the love that’s always been right in front of them.

Rule #1: Don't fall in love with your best friend's brother After Anders Lindholm lost his wife and baby daughter in a car accident, he knew he’d never find love like that again. Hockey, routines, and his team are all that have kept him going since. But as he approaches forty, an injury makes him consider what life after retirement will be like. And when his teammate, who just so happens to be his best friend’s brother, offers him a helping hand—in more ways than one—it reawakens something in Anders he can’t deny. Rule #2: Don’t let anyone know the real you Kelly O’Shea has been in love with Anders since he was fifteen. He’s been hiding the fact that he’s gay for just as long. He loves his family, but their over-protective meddling is what made him move halfway across the country and hide who he was. Although Kelly and Anders both agreed it would stay casual, Kelly begins to hope that maybe they’ll eventually be more than just friends with benefits. And the more time they spend together, the faster the ice around Anders’ heart melts. But with a playoff spot to clinch, fractures within the team, and overprotective brothers to worry about, Anders’ fear of letting go of the past isn’t the only challenge they’ll have to overcome. TRIGGER WARNING: Off-page and non-graphic mentions of death of secondary characters including a child. Grief. Brief and non-graphic mention of suicidal ideation. Talk of homophobia and homophobic slurs. Non-graphic mentions of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

It may be cold outside, but inside, the temperature is rising. When grad student Kevin Taggert goes home with his best friend for Thanksgiving, the last thing he expects is to drool over the guy’s dad. Forty-eight-year-old Drew Freeman would love a relationship, but he never expected to find it with his son’s best friend. When a last-minute change of plans leaves Drew and Kevin alone in a cabin the week before Christmas, the heat between them is too much to deny. Although they promise it’ll only last the week, every day that passes brings them closer together. When Christmas Day arrives—along with Drew’s son—can they salvage the relationship and the holiday?

Rule #1: Don't fall in love with your agent. Trevor Underhill is a bottom D-pair grinder. A pest. The kind of player who makes it possible for the talent to score. Off the ice, he looks out for himself and never trusts anyone but his sister to have his back. Fresh off an ankle injury and annoyed that his endorsement deals keep falling through, he’s tired of his stuffy, boring agent telling him to clean up his act and grow up. Love is the last thing he’s looking for with anyone. Rule #2: Don’t give up on second chances. Former player Wade Cannon spent years in the closet until his retirement. Now with a successful career as an agent and an eleven-year-old son, his priorities are work and his kid. After the guy he was supposed to spend the rest of his life with bailed on them, he doesn’t trust anyone to stick around. When members of the Evanston Otters team come to him for help, he and Trevor wind up working closely together. Frustration leads to sizzling chemistry and an unexpected connection. Falling in love with a client could jeopardize Wade’s career just as an explosive discovery threatens not only the Otters’ Cup win, but the very foundation of the team. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains on page scenes of domestic violence.

Rule #1: Don't fall in love with your family's sworn enemy Taylor Hollis brought home gold at the Olympics, then quit competitive skating at the height of his career. Four years later, he lives a quiet life teaching figuring skating classes and looking for the perfect guy to settle down and build a family with. When the Evanston River Otters hire Taylor to take part in a feel-good media piece, he’ll have to defy his father and work with the son of the man he detests. And his one weakness is a hot older guy who’s good with kids. Rule #2: Choose your loyalties wisely Last season, Jamie Walsh left the Chicago Windstorm after a nasty divorce and falling out with his linemate. Now he’s getting settled as a new forward for the Otters. His biggest priority is his five-year-old daughter, Ava, but he can’t ignore how attractive he finds her skating teacher. The only man he’s ever been interested in. The more time they spend together, the harder it is for Jamie to ignore his feelings. Too bad Taylor’s father has always blamed Jamie’s dad for ruining his hockey career. Jamie and Taylor are perfect for one another but they’ll have to ignore both of their families’ unwritten rules if they let themselves fall in love with the enemy.

Rule #1: Don’t fall in love with the coach. Gabriel Theriault’s been skating on thin ice for the past two seasons with Toronto but his arrest following an off-ice fight is the final straw. His only shot at redemption is to start over in Evanston and prove that he still has what it takes to be a pro player. No more fights. No more drinking. No more random hookups. Rule #2: The team always comes first. Years ago, Lance Tate’s on-ice injury ended his career and marriage. His long road to recovery led to a job he loves as assistant coach with the Evanston Otters, and he wouldn’t dream of giving that up. Until he meets Gabriel. The French-Canadian is fifteen years younger, burdened by too much responsibility, and the most intriguing man Lance has ever met. He’s also the absolute last man Lance should get involved with. The draw between them is impossible to resist—even if it could cost them the game they love. Their only chance at winning it all is to change the rules.

Rule #1: Rules are made to … bend Noah Boucher loves his career as a hot-shot NHL goaltender—even after making league history as the first openly bi player. Last season’s catastrophic knee injury sidelined him and ended the Toronto Fisher Cats’ chance in the playoffs but now he’s determined to have one final season to win the Cup before he retires. Hockey has always come first, but when fate offers him a second chance with his college crush, he’s desperate to not repeat the mistakes of his past. Rule #2: Don’t mess with fate When a chance meeting on a scenic train trip puts Noah back into Simon Lawrence’s life, he’s wary even though their connection is as strong as ever. Noah walked away from him once to pursue his hockey dreams and the photographer and gallery owner has been burned by long-distance relationships in the past. A future together will require braving not only the distance and time apart, but the media scrutiny that comes with dating a pro hockey player. Rule #3: Trust your heart When a catastrophe at the gallery hits just as the pressure of the playoffs is heating up, Noah will have to bend the rules and convince Simon that this time, love comes first. --- Note: Bending the Rules was previously released as a free short story called Train to Snowhere. It has been expanded into a full-length novel and significant parts of the plot have changed.

The last thing Connor O’Shea needs is more complications … After too much celebrating at his brother’s wedding, Connor wakes up next to cocky Toronto goaltender Jesse Webber—pro hockey’s reigning f*ckboy. With three kids and a failed marriage under his belt, Connor might be ready to admit he’s attracted to men, but that doesn’t mean his life has to change. Fate has other Jesse’s been traded to the Boston Harriers, the team Connor captains. With an intimidating family legacy to live up to, pressure from ownership to bring home another Cup, and a strained relationship with his ex-wife to juggle, Connor reluctantly agrees to let Jesse stay at his place for the season—strictly to keep him in line. Rules are set, boundaries are clear. But Jesse’s never met a rule he couldn’t break. Between winning over Connor’s kids, rallying the team, and sneaking past Connor’s defenses, Jesse is determined to prove he’s more than just trouble. But can he show Connor there’s more to life than playing it safe?