The Call-Ups Series by Hannah Henry

Minor league hockey player Brandon Gatlin knows he has the on-ice skills to make it to the big league. The battle for NHL recognition is fierce, but balancing delicate hockey friendships, his family, and the online college class he’s taking might be harder than snagging a permanent roster spot. Gabe Langley is working three jobs and desperately trying to graduate with his studio art degree this year... moreMinor league hockey player Brandon Gatlin knows he has the on-ice skills to make it to the big league. The battle for NHL recognition is fierce, but balancing delicate hockey friendships, his family, and the online college class he’s taking might be harder than snagging a permanent roster spot. Gabe Langley is working three jobs and desperately trying to graduate with his studio art degree this year. After joking with his roommates about finding a rich guy to foot his tuition bill, he meets shy Brandon in their creative writing class. Their friendship sparks as Brandon finds Gabe’s risqué drawings. Slowly, Gabe becomes Brandon’s safe space as Brandon becomes Gabe’s muse. The more important their friendship becomes to both of them, the more their mutual attraction threatens to disrupt it. Gabe is conscious of the weight of Brandon’s trust. Brandon doesn’t want to take advantage of the man whose bills he’s been paying. It will take something big to make them both realize what they need to do. Drawn to You is a slow burn friends-to-lovers MM hockey romance with an HEA. less

Young hotshot Skylar Coburn should already be in the NHL. At least, if you ask him. His shoulder injury from the previous season delayed his timeline, but he’s ready to show his coaches that they’re wasting his talents down in the AHL. For now, he’s twiddling his thumbs, counting down the seconds until Iowa is in his rear-view. Adam Lark’s bar is failing. Heathens was his inheritance from his late brother, and he’s spent years keeping it alive not just for his brother but for his niece... moreYoung hotshot Skylar Coburn should already be in the NHL. At least, if you ask him. His shoulder injury from the previous season delayed his timeline, but he’s ready to show his coaches that they’re wasting his talents down in the AHL. For now, he’s twiddling his thumbs, counting down the seconds until Iowa is in his rear-view. Adam Lark’s bar is failing. Heathens was his inheritance from his late brother, and he’s spent years keeping it alive not just for his brother but for his niece. Every day of his life for the last ten years has been the same, until a loud blond hockey player walks in the door with a big opinion of himself and a lot of energy to burn. Skylar isn’t falling in love in Iowa—he’ll save that for when he’s up in the big league in the Twin Cities—but a little flirting with the owner of the bar down the street from his apartment passes the time. Adam has a thick shell, and Skylar loves a challenge. They both try to keep their distance, but just as they start to get attached, Skylar finally gets sent up to the big league. This is going to be a mess. less