Christopher Daley arrives at Braeburn University desperate for a fresh start. He doesn’t expect Laker Luxton—footballer, campus golden boy, and the last person he should fall for—to become the one person he can’t stop thinking about. Their quiet moments turn into something deeper, something neither of them planned for, and everything begins to shift.
As their connection grows in the spaces between training sessions, late‑night conversations, and the pressure of expectations, Chris finds himself wanting more than he knows how to ask for. But when Laker makes a choice that leaves Chris standing still, ambition, fear, and silence begin to pull them apart.
When everything finally breaks, Chris must confront who he is, what he wants, and the words he never said. And he has to decide whether their love can survive the paths they’ve taken—or whether the slow erosion between them has already gone too far.
A tender, emotionally grounded queer romance about growing up, letting go, and finding the courage to choose someone even when it scares you. Perfect for fans of LGBTQ+ romance, sports stories, and New Adult fiction. Readers of Heated Rivalry, Icarus, and Him will feel right at home.
Tropes:
- Teammates to Lovers
- Slow Burn
- Emotional MM Romance
