Heated Rivalry
Rachel Reid
Queer Romance • Sports Romance
Professional hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have made their rivalry famous, but a secret hookup during their rookie season starts a years-long relationship. As their connection deepens, they struggle to keep their feelings out of the public eye for the sake of their careers.
TropesEnemies to LoversForbidden LoveOpposites AttractSlow Burn
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It’s canon in the show, too.
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