Teammates to Lovers: A Novel

Jenny Linsky

A professional hockey player falls headfirst into fanfiction—and ends up shipping himself with his captain—in this addictive friends-to-fanfiction-to-lovers romance.When NHL star forward Will Burns gets sent a fic about him and his best friend (and team captain), he laughs it off. It’s a joke. It has to be. But one late-night scroll turns into another…and another—and suddenly Will’s a little too invested.Because the fic gets a few things right.Like how good Théo looks in the locker room. How steady he is under pressure. How he’s always been Will’s person, on and off the ice. And the more Will reads, the harder it is to ignore the maybe he’s not as straight as he thought. Maybe he never was. And maybe what he feels for Théo has never been just friendship.So Will does what any normal person would he dives deeper. He tears through every fic he can find—then starts writing his own. Somewhere between late-night updates and comment threads, he strikes up a flirtatious back-and-forth with Étienne, his favorite Will/Théo author on AO3.But when a line in Étienne’s latest fic mirrors a private moment Will knows only he and Théo shared, the fantasy stops feeling so fictional. And Will is forced to make a keep everything exactly as it is—safe, controlled, and unspoken—or risk his career, his friendship, and his heart for the one thing he wants most.

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Sebastian Nguyen has spent years outrunning two things: Marcos Reyes and the truth about his sexuality. Transferring to the Melbourne Mustangs should have been a fresh start, but Marcos stealing his position only feeds old rivalries between new teammates. As pressure mounts, so do the feelings Sebastian has buried for years, simmering in charged glances, late-night arguments, and a heat he can’t ignore. Marcos Reyes has always understood the game. What he doesn’t understand is why Sebastian gets under his skin in ways no one else ever has. One reckless night shatters everything he thought he knew, pulling him into a secret, intensely physical connection that quickly turns addictive—and terrifyingly real. As the team struggles, their on-field tension turns explosive, and their chemistry becomes impossible to ignore. What begins as rivalry twists into something hotter, messier, and far more dangerous: a secret relationship in a league where being out could cost everything. When that rivalry blurs into passion, stolen moments turn steamy and complicated, and the stakes climb higher with every match. But when the final whistle blows, will they still choose each other? Contains MM Spice.

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Home Field Advantage

Dahlia Adler

In this sweet and funny new f/f romance from the author of Cool for the Summer, a cheerleader and the school's newest quarterback are playing to win, but might lose their hearts in the process. Amber McCloud’s dream is to become cheer captain at the end of the year, but it’s an extra-tall order to be joyful and spirited when the quarterback of your team has been killed in a car accident. For both the team and the squad, watching Robbie get replaced by newcomer Jack Walsh is brutal. And when it turns out Jack is actually short for Jaclyn, all hell breaks loose. The players refuse to be led by a girl, the cheerleaders are mad about the changes to their traditions, and the fact that Robbie’s been not only replaced but outshined by a QB who wears a sports bra has more than a few Atherton Alligators in a rage. Amber tries for some semblance of unity, but it quickly becomes clear that she's only got a future on the squad and with her friends if she helps them take Jack down. Just one problem: Amber and Jack are falling for each other, and if Amber can't stand up for Jack and figure out how to get everyone to fall in line, her dream may come at the cost of her heart. Dahlia Adler's Home Field Advantage is a sparkling romance about fighting for what - or who - you truly want.

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Sebastian Nguyen has spent years outrunning two things: Marcos Reyes and the truth about his sexuality. Transferring to the Melbourne Mustangs should have been a fresh start, but Marcos stealing his position only feeds old rivalries between new teammates. As pressure mounts, so do the feelings Sebastian has buried for years, simmering in charged glances, late-night arguments, and a heat he can’t ignore. Marcos Reyes has always understood the game. What he doesn’t understand is why Sebastian gets under his skin in ways no one else ever has. One reckless night shatters everything he thought he knew, pulling him into a secret, intensely physical connection that quickly turns addictive—and terrifyingly real. As the team struggles, their on-field tension turns explosive, and their chemistry becomes impossible to ignore. What begins as rivalry twists into something hotter, messier, and far more dangerous: a secret relationship in a league where being out could cost everything. When that rivalry blurs into passion, stolen moments turn steamy and complicated, and the stakes climb higher with every match. But when the final whistle blows, will they still choose each other? Contains MM Spice.

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The Brotherly Shove (The San Francisco Redwoods Book 1)

Emily Shacklette

Despite a record-breaking college career, Pennbook University's star quarterback, Breaker Lawson, has been passed over by almost every team in the NFL, nearly ending his pro dreams before they have a chance to come to fruition. But Breaker Lawson is a real tough kid. When his name is read off on the last day as the two hundred and fifty second pick for the season to the San Francisco Redwoods, Breaker is thrilled to have his chance in the big leagues, even if being crowned 'Mr. Irrelevant' means spending the foreseeable future warming the bench. Thrilled, that is, until he receives the phone call that changes everything. After a year of doing his best to avoid his former best friend, Breaker will yet again be suiting up on the same team as Lennon Griffith- the man who managed to shatter Breaker's heart with one simple word. Brother. When a string of injuries force Breaker off the bench and onto the field, he and Lennon are forced to shove their awkward animosity to the side and become the in-sync duo they once were for the sake of the team. Will playing together be the shove these two need to get over their insecurities and see each other for what they are? Or is their relationship heading for a three and out?

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Never Been Kissed (Boy Meets Boy, #1)

Timothy Janovsky

Dear (never-been-quite-over-you) Crush, It's been a few years since we were together, but I can't stop thinking about the time we almost... Wren Roland has never been kissed, but he wants that movie-perfect ending more than anything. Feeling nostalgic on the eve of his birthday, he sends emails to all the boys he (ahem) loved before he came out. Morning brings the inevitable Oh God What Did I Do?, but he brushes that panic aside. Why stress about it? None of his could-have-beens are actually going to read the emails, much less respond. Right? Enter Derick Haverford, Wren's #1 pre-coming-out-crush and his drive-in theater's new social media intern. Everyone claims he's coasting on cinematic good looks and his father's connections, but Wren has always known there's much more to Derick than meets the eye. Too bad he doesn't feel the same way about the infamous almost-kiss that once rocked Wren's world. Whatever. Wren's no longer a closeted teenager; he can survive this. But as their hazy summer becomes consumed with a special project that may just save the struggling drive-in for good, Wren and Derick are drawn ever-closer...and maybe, finally, Wren's dream of a perfect-kiss-before-the-credits is within reach. A feel-good summer LGBTQIA+ New Adult RomCom, perfect for fans of Red White & Royal Blue, Boyfriend Material, and What If It's Us.

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Home Field Advantage

Dahlia Adler

In this sweet and funny new f/f romance from the author of Cool for the Summer, a cheerleader and the school's newest quarterback are playing to win, but might lose their hearts in the process. Amber McCloud’s dream is to become cheer captain at the end of the year, but it’s an extra-tall order to be joyful and spirited when the quarterback of your team has been killed in a car accident. For both the team and the squad, watching Robbie get replaced by newcomer Jack Walsh is brutal. And when it turns out Jack is actually short for Jaclyn, all hell breaks loose. The players refuse to be led by a girl, the cheerleaders are mad about the changes to their traditions, and the fact that Robbie’s been not only replaced but outshined by a QB who wears a sports bra has more than a few Atherton Alligators in a rage. Amber tries for some semblance of unity, but it quickly becomes clear that she's only got a future on the squad and with her friends if she helps them take Jack down. Just one problem: Amber and Jack are falling for each other, and if Amber can't stand up for Jack and figure out how to get everyone to fall in line, her dream may come at the cost of her heart. Dahlia Adler's Home Field Advantage is a sparkling romance about fighting for what - or who - you truly want.

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Never Been Kissed (Boy Meets Boy, #1)

Timothy Janovsky

Dear (never-been-quite-over-you) Crush, It's been a few years since we were together, but I can't stop thinking about the time we almost... Wren Roland has never been kissed, but he wants that movie-perfect ending more than anything. Feeling nostalgic on the eve of his birthday, he sends emails to all the boys he (ahem) loved before he came out. Morning brings the inevitable Oh God What Did I Do?, but he brushes that panic aside. Why stress about it? None of his could-have-beens are actually going to read the emails, much less respond. Right? Enter Derick Haverford, Wren's #1 pre-coming-out-crush and his drive-in theater's new social media intern. Everyone claims he's coasting on cinematic good looks and his father's connections, but Wren has always known there's much more to Derick than meets the eye. Too bad he doesn't feel the same way about the infamous almost-kiss that once rocked Wren's world. Whatever. Wren's no longer a closeted teenager; he can survive this. But as their hazy summer becomes consumed with a special project that may just save the struggling drive-in for good, Wren and Derick are drawn ever-closer...and maybe, finally, Wren's dream of a perfect-kiss-before-the-credits is within reach. A feel-good summer LGBTQIA+ New Adult RomCom, perfect for fans of Red White & Royal Blue, Boyfriend Material, and What If It's Us.

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The Brotherly Shove (The San Francisco Redwoods Book 1)

Emily Shacklette

Despite a record-breaking college career, Pennbook University's star quarterback, Breaker Lawson, has been passed over by almost every team in the NFL, nearly ending his pro dreams before they have a chance to come to fruition. But Breaker Lawson is a real tough kid. When his name is read off on the last day as the two hundred and fifty second pick for the season to the San Francisco Redwoods, Breaker is thrilled to have his chance in the big leagues, even if being crowned 'Mr. Irrelevant' means spending the foreseeable future warming the bench. Thrilled, that is, until he receives the phone call that changes everything. After a year of doing his best to avoid his former best friend, Breaker will yet again be suiting up on the same team as Lennon Griffith- the man who managed to shatter Breaker's heart with one simple word. Brother. When a string of injuries force Breaker off the bench and onto the field, he and Lennon are forced to shove their awkward animosity to the side and become the in-sync duo they once were for the sake of the team. Will playing together be the shove these two need to get over their insecurities and see each other for what they are? Or is their relationship heading for a three and out?

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Oblivious Roommate: MM college romance (Stupid for Love Book 1)

K.A. Merikan

Tl;dr Am I the problem for trying to sabotage my gay roommate's relationship? I have my reasons! I [20M] moved to a different college just so I can live with my best friend since high school [21M]. But it turns out that in the two years we lived apart, he’s come out as gay, and he never told me! He also has a boyfriend, and I’m really not homophobic, but seeing them together bothers me. Other than that, we’ve reconnected like it’s magic. Living with him is amazing, and everything would have been perfect if his ass of a boyfriend wasn’t around. I don’t think that guy is good enough for someone as funny, interesting, and cool as my friend. How do I make him dump the stupid boyfriend? Update: So I’ve been trying to break them up, and I’m starting to realize that, possibly-maybe, I’m the one who wants to date my roommate. Help! He’s the hottest guy I’ve ever known and I keep screwing things up! Also, is it gay to love smelling his sweaty T-shirt? * “Oblivious Roommate” is a best friends-to-lovers, gay-awakening steamy romcom filled with misunderstandings caused by an oblivious himbo who means well but has no clue. While the books in the series share a setting each can be read as a standalone. (Matt and Cassian’s story)

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