please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
HEA: HFN
POV: dual 1st person POV
spice: a few open-door spicy scenes
TWs: homophobia, on and off page injuries (non-descriptive)
Kinky Content: anal, MM first time, frotting, grinding, masturbation, oral
standalone: yes
final thoughts: Breaker and Lennon’s story was so good- tons of angst, great tropes, and easy-to-follow plot. I loved reading their friendship and the dual timelines to see both POVs about their first meetings, falling out, reunion, and the truths of their past.
The book starts with a player list and a music playlist which is always a fun way to get into a story.

read this book if you love
😬 angst
🫡 big MMC
🍪cinnamon roll MMC
📅 dual timeline
💬 epistolary
😳 forbidden lovers (teammates)
🏝️ forced proximity
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 found family
🤜 friends-to-strangers-to-lovers
🎁 grand gestures
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 great side characters
🤫 hidden secrets
🎄 holiday themes
🌈 LGBT+ representation
💞 mutual pining
🛌 roommates
🤐 secret relationship
💓 slowburn
🏈 sports romance (football)
💳 MM virgin
🌍 world building
💼 workplace romance