This is a story about a hockey team, but above all, a story about boys. Brooks Myers is the captain of the Oakridge Otters and he's willing to do whatever it takes to hear his name called at the NHL draft next summer. Elias Somerset is a freshly crowned World Junior champion, forced to move back to the small town of Aspen to play for his father's old team. In Brooks' eyes, Elias is nothing but an obstacle in his way and Elias just wants to survive the year, and forget. Both boys live and breathe hockey. Both boys are lost in their own lives, but have to work together to win a Championship. Can they learn to play together despite their differences? Is there something in life worth more than hockey? In the end, the line between obsession, desire, and love is thinner than either of them dares to admit.

William Harrington has everything a college hockey captain should: control, discipline, and a plan for the NHL. Ethan Ward has a future at the same NHL team and a massive temper problem. When Ethan transfers to Will's team and moves into his off-campus house, the ice cracks fast. They can't agree on anything - practice, plays, or who used the last of the coffee. Their chemistry on the ice is electric. Off it? Volatile. But behind the fights and the frost, something warmer is starting to build. The only problem? Everyone's watching - scouts, reporters, teammates -and one wrong move could destroy both their futures. Enemies on the ice. Roommates at home. Something dangerous in between.

"Come on, princess. It's only one date." I rolled my eyes so hard they practically disappeared behind my eyelids. "You've asked me that twenty times today." "And I'll ask twenty more if that's what it takes." I folded my arms across my chest, refusing to let his cocky grin get under my skin. "Tell me one thing I'd actually get out of going on a date with you." He stepped closer, completely invading my personal space, his light brown eyes dancing with amusement. "You get to go out with me." His smirk only grew. "What more could you possibly want?" I hated that he looked so pleased with himself. I hated that everyone else fell for that smile. And I hated even more that I couldn't seem to stop thinking about it. ⸻ At Mainton University, everyone knows Cameron Nailey. Rich. Alpha. Star athlete. Campus heartthrob. The kind of guy who can charm his way out of trouble, into any party, and straight into almost anyone's bed. With gorgeous looks, effortless confidence, and an ego to match, Cameron has never had to chase anyone-until now. Daysn Calloway. Mysterious, sharp-tongued, and completely unimpressed by Mainton University's golden alpha boy, he refuses to become just another name on Cameron's endless list of conquests. Every sarcastic comeback, every stolen glance, and every argument only fuels Cameron's determination to crack the walls Daysn keeps so carefully built.

"But friends don't sleep together." Ethan's chest tightened. His voice shook. Daniel smirked, his tone mocking. "Then let's not call it friendship. Let's call it what it is. Friends with benefits." He leaned in suddenly, his face inches from Ethan's, making Ethan freeze in place. "I like what we have now. It's simple. Physical. I don't want to make it complicated with feelings or labels. You know I don't like guys, I like women. But what we have in bed... it works. Our bodies match. So why not just enjoy that? why ruin it?" ***** Ethan has loved his best friend Danial for a long time. He was aware that Danial doesn't feel the same way, but after an unexpected forbidden kiss, everything changes as Danial grows more possessive, now, Ethan must navigate his own feelings while dealing with Danial's newfound affection. Ethan torn between his unrequited feelings and the heartbreaking reality of watching Danial continue to be with other women. Trapped in an emotional struggle, Ethan can't break free from Danial, even though he knows that if their relationship was ever discovered, everything around them would fall apart. How will Ethan handle his feelings for Danial while protecting their complicated relationship from collapsing?

Cameron Honeywood. Star student, varsity volleyball captain. Everyone's best friend, partially because he's just too nice to say no and because he's your literally 'all you need' guide. He's way too social for his own liking, way too hungry too. Also, for god's sake, stop calling that poor man unfunny. He is funny, to a point. Alexander Viktor de Valois. Kraits' leader, ruthless, smart, sarcastic. It's not like he hasn't tried talking to people, he just absolutely hates everyone. It's not his habit to let his prey go, but he does with a certain blond. Every. Single. Time. Because he knows, the prey will come crawling back to him. These two were never meant to cross paths. But for some reason, fate keeps throwing Cameron into Alexander's eyes. And Alex knows what he wants. He wants one thing, and that's Cameron. one night stand with nothing much happening leaves them both feeling incomplete. Til Cameron stumbles upon an unknown place. When he thinks he's off the hook, he just digs his own grave.

After keeping his feelings hidden for six years, Chase finally decided to confess his love to his longtime crush, fully expecting to be rejected. But he was tired of carrying the secret alone, so somewhat accidentally, he confessed anyway. What he never expected was that this same person would be staying in his home for a few months. *Please beware that this is an old story plot.*