Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander have maintained a secret relationship for a decade while competing at the highest levels of professional hockey. As Ilya moves to a new team to be closer to Shane, the psychological strain of hiding their domestic life begins to erode his mental health. While Shane focuses on his captaincy and public image, Ilya struggles with isolation and clinical depression. The narrative follows their attempt to balance elite athletic careers with the biological and emotional necessity of living authentically as a couple.
Readers who follow sports romance seek this title for its focus on the long-term maintenance of a partnership rather than the initial attraction. It appeals to those interested in the logistical realities of professional athletes navigating depression and the specific pressures of the NHL’s culture. You walk away with a detailed look at how two public figures negotiate privacy, handle the transition into veteran status, and prioritize mental stability over professional expectations when their career interests finally clash.
- Publisher
- Carina
- ISBN
- 9781335534644
- Language
- EN
