Fresh Ice

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A sunshine center who's never wanted a man before meets a grumpy, closeted captain who hasn't let anyone in for a decade. Fresh Ice is a slow-burn MM hockey romance about teammates who find everything they didn't know they were looking for. Ryan "Ash" Asher is the teammate who makes every locker room brighter. Signed to the Atlanta Firebirds after a difficult divorce, Ash is ready for a fresh start. He's always been the steady presence, but when he meets his co-captain, Antero "Avi" Ikonen, everything changes. Ash has never been attracted to a man, but Avi is making him question everything. Avi hasn't let anyone close in ten years. After fifteen years closeted in professional hockey and a secret relationship that ended badly, Avi knows the dangers of caring too much. As captain of an expansion team, his only job is to lead. But he didn't count on the too-warm center who somehow keeps finding ways past his defenses. Avi falls first, and he falls quiet. What starts as forced proximity between co-captains slowly ignites into something undeniable. Amid stolen hours on road trips and a growing found family in their new team, their connection deepens. But Avi knows the risks, and as Ash gets closer, Avi must decide whether to protect his heart or risk it all. Throw in a persistent stray cat that claims Avi as its own, and the walls around his heart don't stand a chance. Fresh Ice is the steamy, dual-POV first installment in the Atlanta Firebirds series, featuring hurt/comfort, bi-awakening, and forced proximity tropes. Perfect for fans of Rachel Reid, Eden Finley & Saxon James, and Tal Bauer.

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Fresh Ice: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This steamy M/M hockey romance features explicit sexual content between two male teammates. It deals with themes of coming out, closeted identity in professional sports, divorce, and past relationship trauma.