Offside Risk

Some dreams demand everything. Professional hockey star Diego Navarro has finally built the life he's always wanted. A thriving NHL career. A city that embraces him. A man he loves beyond reason. After years of fighting for a place in professional sports as an openly gay athlete, Toronto has become home—and Sebastian Clarke has become his future. Then Denver makes Sebastian an offer he never expected. A chance to become the cornerstone of a championship franchise. The recognition he's spent his entire career chasing. The opportunity to finally step out of Diego's shadow. For Sebastian, accepting the contract could mean becoming the player he's always dreamed of being. For Diego, it could mean losing the man he can't imagine living without. As the clock counts down on a life-changing decision, both men are forced to confront impossible questions. Can love survive when ambition pulls in opposite directions? How much should anyone sacrifice for the person they love? And when two futures can't exist together...which dream deserves to win? Filled with emotional tension, unforgettable chemistry, heartfelt romance, and the high-pressure world of professional hockey, Offside Risk is an emotional MM sports romance about identity, ambition, sacrifice, and choosing the life worth fighting for. Perfect for readers who love: • Professional Hockey Romance • Emotional MM Romance • Established Couples • Hurt/Comfort • Career vs Love • LGBTQ+ Romance • Slow-Burn Relationship Conflict • High Emotional Stakes Sometimes the hardest battle isn't played on the ice. It's choosing what matters most.