First Line, Second Guess
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Last published Sun, Oct 26, 2025
When Sebastian Carson's older brother brings home a hockey rival, Seb's whole world flips on its head.
Seb isn't sure why Isaiah Okoye needed a place to stay, but his parents didn't hesitate to offer the pull-out couch in his room. Now, Seb's stuck living with a guy he barely knows, who also happens to be a talented center with a mysterious past-and a smile Seb can't stop thinking about.
As Isaiah integrates into Seb's family and tries out for their high school team, Seb wrestles with growing feelings he's not ready to name. Sharing a room, a team, and long winter nights slowly blurs the line between rivalry and something deeper. But with tryouts looming, teammates watching, and a closet that's never felt more claustrophobic, Seb must decide how much he's willing to risk-for hockey, for Isaiah, and for himself.
A slow-burn queer sports romance about first love, found family, and falling for the boy who was never supposed to see you this clearly.
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