WOW! These guys are hot stuff together. From the first moment they made eye contact, there was a spark and sizzle, but it quickly led to the knowledge that they cannot act on it. And now their careers are tied together. 

Zane Archer is a professional baseball player for the SF Dragons. He is cocky, charismatic, flirty, and energetic. He is a team player and works hard, but also wants to plan for his future. He likes being in control and pushing boundaries. 

Maddox LeGrande is a smart and savvy go-getter sports agent and lawyer that just joined the firm that represents Zane and is tasked with swinging deals and sponsorships for him. He is sharp-dressed and sharp-tongued. He is good under pressure and fixing problems. He can be flirty and snarky, but also has an ethical compass that gets in his way. 

These two know they need to resist their attraction. They try. But they have runaway thoughts and runaway body responses. Temptation is real. The forbidden nature and repercussions could be bad. They drive each other crazy. They share fantasies and dirty talk. The sexual tension just builds and builds. They are perfectly compatible in and out of the bedroom in the most imperfect of situations. 

At the core of this story is their undeniable connection, understanding, and trust that allows them to be vulnerable and also share and act on their desires. They also have to trust that the other has their best interest at heart, but the situation they are in could damage them both. But it is more than the physical but also an emotional attachment that they cannot seem to stop no matter how they try. Their careers have been their priorities, but now they are being distracted by a man neither can seem to forget. 

I loved these guys. They are so likable and have such fun, flirty, and dirty banter. They challenge but also support each other. They both have certain preferences and needs,  but there are power exchanges and interesting dynamics. They are passionate and raw, but also intimate and protective. Their sexy scenes are intense and molten hot and just burn up the pages. They fit together so well in and out of the bedroom and are just what the other needs. But there are circumstances that seem hard to find a solution for without someone losing. 

There are plenty of fun cameos from various parts of the LB universe and I love visiting with old friends while becoming intrigued by new ones.