Drive the Net

Jackson Harper had barely gotten his feet wet in the NHL before he was traded from LA to The Minnesota Northern Lights. It's hard not to take it personally, but he is going to make the most of being the only out gay hockey player in Minnesota. Ryan Cosgrove is thirty-two, which means he's practically a geriatric hockey player. He won a cup a long time ago, and now all that's left is his empty house, his golden retriever, Lola, the tail end of his hockey career, and the weight of loneliness as everyone in his life pairs off to start families. Their friendship is fast and easy, budding into a legendary bromance, if The Northern Lights' social media is to be believed. But despite the best of their intentions to keep their relationship friendly and professional, their feelings keep slipping into romantic territory. Ryan has been down this road before. Getting into a relationship in the middle of the season with his liney and roommate is a recipe for disaster. But despite all the best intentions, Jackson keeps finding himself in Ryan's arms. Will their feelings blow up in their faces, or can they figure out a way to have a real relationship? Contains mature themes.