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Synopsis
WE WERE INEVITABLE. In the thin air of Ricochet Ridge, the truth isn't just a revelation—it’s an epic meltdown thirteen years in the making. LIAM I’m at my breaking point. After losing my mom and being deceived by my dad, I’m heading to Ricochet Ridge for my annual ski trip feeling untethered and carrying a heavy burden of pain and anger. My only anchor is Damon, my "ride or die," who famously chose me over his own twin brother when forced with an impossible decision, thanks to my father. Damon is the only person in my life who has never lied to me, a fact that makes our upcoming two-week trip the only thing keeping me grounded. DAMON I’m living a lie that has lasted thirteen years. I’ve protected Liam by staying silent, carrying a crushing weight of secrets to shield him. I preferred causing myself pain rather than risk losing the friendship that means everything to me. But I can no longer hide the truth about what really happened between Liam’s father and my twin brother…and worse, I’m not sure I can hide my feelings any longer either. THE RETREAT The romantic tension is amplified by the sheer history between them. For thirteen years, their bond has been defined by a loyalty so fierce it bypassed blood relations. As the truth about their families comes to light, the boundaries of their friendship incinerate. Liam must decide if he can forgive Damon’s deception, while Damon must learn to trust Liam with his own vulnerabilities instead of just acting as his shield. Best Friends to Lovers Grumpy x Sunshine Forced Proximity Bi-Awakening High Heat, Slow Burn, & HEA Meltdown is an interconnected standalone with a guaranteed HEA. You can start here or read it out of order without spoilers for the rest of the Ricochet Ridge series.
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Meltdown: A Best Friends to Lovers MM Romance (Ricochet Ridge): content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult MM romance contains explicit sexual content between men, emotional angst around grief and parental loss, and themes of long-term deception between best friends. High heat level with detailed intimate scenes.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and deception (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy emotionally intense best-friends-to-lovers romances with bi-awakening and high heat will find this compelling.