They’re both staying hidden. But then they get their hands on each other.

Jaden’s hopes for his internship were a little higher than the Toronto Icebergs’ logistics assistant, not that he has anyone to impress. Stay professional, wait it out and then get out—that’s what he’s always done, and he doesn’t intend to change. But when he meets Caleb on day one, that tall, smoldering defenseman cuts right through Jaden’s self-control without even trying. Gruff kindness isn’t anything he’s faced before, and one taste has him obsessed.

Being a fan favorite isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, not when relentless speculation spills onto the ice and gets Caleb traded. Still spiraling, he goes back to basics: train hard, keep his head down, and definitely don’t come out. As the only rookie on Toronto’s roster, he’s hard up for friends—enter Jaden, who’s equal parts professional and irresistible. He’s everywhere, and even though Caleb knows better than to look, that’s a lot harder when they end up as unlikely roommates.

Now there’s no escaping how much they crave each other—not at work, or on the road, or in the bed they have to share. Caleb doesn’t need another reason to re-enter the public eye, and Jaden’s family would raise hell if they knew about who he is. Resisting one another makes the most sense, but the second they touch, all bets are off.

Giving in might just be worth the risk. As long as nobody finds out.

Tropes:

• Forced Proximity
• Athlete × Staff
• Secret Relationship
• Only One Bed
• Pro Hockey
• Slow Burn