The Advantage Series by V.K. Alenko

Elliot Mercer has built his life on control. Distance, discretion, and precision have kept him safe—on screen and off. As one of the most recognizable actors in the world, he understands visibility as something to be managed, never trusted. Mathieu de Montreval knows visibility differently. A French rugby star long accustomed to public scrutiny, he has learned that honesty costs less than hiding. He has survived being seen... moreElliot Mercer has built his life on control. Distance, discretion, and precision have kept him safe—on screen and off. As one of the most recognizable actors in the world, he understands visibility as something to be managed, never trusted. Mathieu de Montreval knows visibility differently. A French rugby star long accustomed to public scrutiny, he has learned that honesty costs less than hiding. He has survived being seen. What he has never learned is how to keep something real once it starts to matter. Their connection begins quietly, in moments that aren’t meant to change anything. It doesn’t stay that way. Ireland should be neutral a wedding, a season unfolding, familiar rituals and borrowed time. Instead, it becomes a pressure point. Public attention sharpens. Narratives form without permission. What belongs to them privately begins to slip into view, examined and interpreted by a world that assumes access. As proximity turns into intimacy, both men are forced to confront the lives they’ve built—and what those lives will allow. Loving each other means negotiating fame, expectation, and the fear of being claimed by a story neither of them fully controls. Some choices offer shelter. Others demand courage. Home Advantage is a slow-burn, emotionally intimate romance about visibility, masculinity, and the cost of choosing love in public. Set against the elite world of international rugby and global celebrity, it explores mental health, identity, and the quiet, radical act of standing your ground when the safest option is retreat. less

Some love stories burn. This one settles in—and stays. Javi comes from an ordinary life, shaped by long hours, shared meals, and making do without excess. He knows how to be steady, how to show up, how to love without assuming permanence. It’s a way of living that’s kept him grounded—and quietly prepared for the idea that good things don’t always last. Cal’s life exists at the opposite end of the spectrum... moreSome love stories burn. This one settles in—and stays. Javi comes from an ordinary life, shaped by long hours, shared meals, and making do without excess. He knows how to be steady, how to show up, how to love without assuming permanence. It’s a way of living that’s kept him grounded—and quietly prepared for the idea that good things don’t always last. Cal’s life exists at the opposite end of the spectrum. A professional rugby player with an international career, he’s used to wealth, privilege, and the constant pressure of being watched. His world is structured, controlled, and carefully managed—especially when it comes to what stays private and what doesn’t. What grows between them isn’t a whirlwind or a scandal. It’s something far more a shared home, an easy intimacy, a love that settles into daily life and refuses to stay casual. As Cal’s career brings increased attention, Javi must decide whether he’s willing to stop treating himself as temporary—and Cal must prove that commitment doesn’t have to come at the cost of selfhood. Unfair Advantage is an MM sports romance about passion, quiet devotion, and the confidence to choose each other without spectacle. Tender, grounded, and deeply romantic, this is a story about love that thrives beyond the spotlight—and the courage it takes to claim it anyway. (18+ Heat Level - Mature readers only). less

He’s the captain. He’s the threat. And they’re about to cross a line neither can take back. Nikos leads Athens Pankration RFC with discipline, silence, and control. Desire has never had a place in his life—until Adrian Stokes walks onto the field. Adrian is American, brilliant, and impossible to read. He’s here for one season… but the chemistry between them hits harder than any tackle. Together, they become unstoppable. But in Athens, being seen can ruin everything... moreHe’s the captain. He’s the threat. And they’re about to cross a line neither can take back. Nikos leads Athens Pankration RFC with discipline, silence, and control. Desire has never had a place in his life—until Adrian Stokes walks onto the field. Adrian is American, brilliant, and impossible to read. He’s here for one season… but the chemistry between them hits harder than any tackle. Together, they become unstoppable. But in Athens, being seen can ruin everything. Under the Floodlights is a sizzling gay sports romance packed with tension, rivalry, and forbidden longing—where the most dangerous collisions happen off the pitch. less