There might have been a couple odd words here and there that should have been edited out, but overall it was a very well-produced self-published novel.ĭerek Griffin has come back to football after several years away from the game due to a disastrous occurrence after he was outed to his high school football team. This was an entertaining sports themed book, one of the parts of the m/m genre that I really enjoy, and it was well written, well edited and very believable. This one only came out a week ago but already was showing as a #1 Best Seller on Amazon so it intrigued me enough to hit my one click. Otherwise, I might never have heard of this author, or indeed of many of the great writers who are self-publishing their books on Amazon with little or no fanfare. It is books like this one that make me happy I signed up for the Kindle Unlimited option on Amazon. Strong Side is a steamy, standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. Derek is convinced friendship is all it’ll ever be, but a very confusing moment of impulse leaves both of them fumbling for answers about their relationship.Īs curiosity gives way to passion and passion gives way to something deeper, Jason and Derek will have to tackle their own personal demons to bring home the win and earn their happy ending. Now he finally has a chance to get it all back as a walk-on for Eastshore College… if he can resist his immediate attraction to the gorgeous and very straight star quarterback.Īn instant connection during practice leads to an easy friendship that only grows stronger off the field. For Jason, that man just might be the Tigers’ new receiver, Derek Griffin.įour years ago, Derek nearly lost everything after being outed by his teammates. But every quarterback needs a man he can count on down-field. If he can’t turn NFL recruiters’ heads this year, he’ll lose his shot at the one thing he’s ever been good at.

Jason Hawkins is about to throw the biggest Hail Mary pass of his career. Their chemistry on the field is undeniable.

Strong Side by Alison Hendricks