Glitters and Gruff
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Last published Wed, Apr 30, 2025
Aurelian Lyne hides behind oversized hoodies by day and drag makeup by night - until he's stuck rooming with Cam Walter, the college football star with a rough edge and a bruised heart.
When friendship sparks into something deeper, Lian and Cam must face their fears, their dreams, and the parts of themselves they've kept locked away. Because sometimes the hardest battles aren't fought on a field or a stage - they're fought in the quiet moments when you finally let someone in
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