by Rachel Reid
Part of Game Changers, book 1
First published 2024
Scott Hunter captains the New York Admirals and takes his pregame rituals seriously. When a smoothie from barista Kip Grady helps break his scoring slump, Scott keeps returning to the juice bar. He wants more than blended fruit. He wants the sexy, funny guy making his drinks. Kip suspects Scott's frequent visits mean something beyond smoothies. He never expects an invitation to Scott's penthouse or kisses that leave him breathless. Their connection burns hot and frequent, but Scott sets the terms. Everything happens behind closed doors. Scott needs Kip in his life, but playoff season brings intense media attention. He cannot risk anything that might damage his career, including revealing his boyfriend to the world. Kip wants to go all in with Scott, but hiding grows harder each day. The question becomes how long Kip will accept being Scott's secret.
Genres: romance, contemporary-romance, gay-fiction
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, secret-relationship
Setting: New York
368 pages · Paperback · Carina Press
Content warnings: homophobia, sexism