Men of the Match Series by Tyler Young

When rival players Mason Holt and Luca Moretti face off on the pitch, sparks fly—and not just from their cleats. Mason’s all discipline and precision, the golden boy of American football. Luca? He’s Europe’s smirking, tattooed wildcard with something to prove. One blistering match and an accidental hookup later, they’re entangled in something far more dangerous than attraction... moreWhen rival players Mason Holt and Luca Moretti face off on the pitch, sparks fly—and not just from their cleats. Mason’s all discipline and precision, the golden boy of American football. Luca? He’s Europe’s smirking, tattooed wildcard with something to prove. One blistering match and an accidental hookup later, they’re entangled in something far more dangerous than attraction. But with a media storm brewing, team loyalties pulling them apart, and a season-defining game on the horizon, keeping their relationship a secret is the only way to survive. Except secrets don’t stay quiet forever. And love—like football—requires playing with your whole heart. Enemies-to-lovers. Secret hookups. Full-contact heat. This spicy, emotional sports romance turns the beautiful game into the ultimate battlefield. less

They were never supposed to fall for each other. But when the tension breaks, everything changes. Logan Shaw is a veteran defenseman nearing the end of his career. Quiet. Disciplined. Deep in the closet. Getting traded mid-season is the last thing he needs — especially to a struggling team with a cocky top scorer who plays too hard and talks too much. Jamie Torres is the Hawks’ golden boy. Fast on the ice, bold off it, and unapologetically out... moreThey were never supposed to fall for each other. But when the tension breaks, everything changes. Logan Shaw is a veteran defenseman nearing the end of his career. Quiet. Disciplined. Deep in the closet. Getting traded mid-season is the last thing he needs — especially to a struggling team with a cocky top scorer who plays too hard and talks too much. Jamie Torres is the Hawks’ golden boy. Fast on the ice, bold off it, and unapologetically out. He’s used to the spotlight… and to people leaving when things get real. They hate each other. Until one late-night room mix-up leads to a moment they can’t take back. Now they’re sneaking around behind closed doors — denying the connection, pretending it’s just release, and trying not to fall harder with every stolen touch. But when a private photo goes public, the entire league starts watching… and Logan has to decide whether to keep hiding — or finally play with his heart wide open. Power Play is a high-heat, slow-burn hockey romance about enemies who can’t stay away, teammates who become lovers, and what happens when you stop playing it safe. For fans of raw chemistry, vulnerable men, and happily-ever-afters that hit you right in the chest. less

A fallen NBA star. A small-town coach. One scorching second chance. Malik Carter was a headline-making All-Star—until a brutal injury sidelined him from the game and the spotlight. Sent to quietly recover in his sleepy hometown, he’s bitter, restless, and ready to bolt… until he walks into the college gym and runs into him. Drew Harmon is disciplined, driven, and definitely not thrilled to see his high school rival back in town—especially not looking like that... moreA fallen NBA star. A small-town coach. One scorching second chance. Malik Carter was a headline-making All-Star—until a brutal injury sidelined him from the game and the spotlight. Sent to quietly recover in his sleepy hometown, he’s bitter, restless, and ready to bolt… until he walks into the college gym and runs into him. Drew Harmon is disciplined, driven, and definitely not thrilled to see his high school rival back in town—especially not looking like that. Now the head coach of a rising basketball program, Drew’s worked too hard to get tangled up with the one man who used to steal the spotlight. .. and his breath. Forced to share court space, the tension between them explodes—on and off the court. What starts as a heated rivalry becomes something raw, intense, and far too real. But when Malik’s cleared to return to L. A. , he’ll have to decide if fame is still worth chasing… or if love is the game he can’t afford to lose. less

One hit changed everything. One choice made it impossible to go back. Evan Mercer has built his career on control—on playing clean, staying composed, and never giving the league a reason to doubt him. Liam Kade has never learned how to play small, on or off the field. When their rivalry explodes during a brutal season opener, the league forces them into close quarters neither of them wants… or can escape. What begins as hostility turns dangerous. What turns dangerous becomes undeniable... moreOne hit changed everything. One choice made it impossible to go back. Evan Mercer has built his career on control—on playing clean, staying composed, and never giving the league a reason to doubt him. Liam Kade has never learned how to play small, on or off the field. When their rivalry explodes during a brutal season opener, the league forces them into close quarters neither of them wants… or can escape. What begins as hostility turns dangerous. What turns dangerous becomes undeniable. As chemistry ignites under the glare of media scrutiny and pro scouts, Evan retreats behind discipline and image—while Liam refuses to be managed, hidden, or minimized. When a violent hit nearly ends everything, Evan crosses a line he can’t uncross, risking his career to protect the one man who’s already changed him. Suspensions follow. Consequences land. Silence forces truth into the open. Off the field, Evan must finally choose who he is without the armor—without performance, without permission. Because winning doesn’t mean much if you lose yourself. Illegal Contact is a high-heat, emotionally intense queer sports romance about power, fear, reputation, and choosing love when it costs you something real. Featuring enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, forbidden chemistry, and a hard-won HEA, this is a Men of the Match novel where the hardest fight isn’t the one on the field. less