Kissed and Benched
Sally Anderson
Eli Morgan is a rising college soccer star with a girlfriend, a three-year plan, and everything under control—until his team captain, Adrian Vale, sees right through him. What begins as late-night drills and stolen glances spirals into something Eli can’t ignore, can’t name, and definitely can’t confess to a team that eats rumors alive.
But when a kiss slips into public view, Eli’s private war becomes a locker room battleground. Benched, bruised, and under the weight of silence, he must decide if hiding is survival—or surrender.
This is not a love story about perfection. It’s about shame, sweat, and the price of stepping into the light when the world dares you to stay in the dark.
For readers who
➤ Enemies-to-lovers tension with teammates
➤ Queer identity explored through sports culture
➤ High-stakes locker room politics
This is for the boys who’ve ever had to whisper their truths.
And for the ones who finally said it out loud.
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