{"product_id":"book-1sts","title":"The Call-Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI’ve been in love with Ryan Christianson since I was fourteen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight years ago, he was my brother’s teammate, billeted in our home, and completely off-limits. Now, as I’m called up to the NHL for the first time, the moment I discover Ryan is my new linemate is also when I realize I’m still hopelessly gone for the man who calls me Baby Bouchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs rookies go, I’m doing well; hat-trick-in-my-third-game, heading-to-the-playoffs well. But I’ll always be just a kid to Ryan, who makes it clear there’s a line we’re not crossing. He says I’m too young, too new to the league, that getting involved would be a disaster. He’s probably right. But he’s also the one fixing my hair before media interviews, teaching me his signature backhand shot, and looking at me like he’s one second away from forgetting every reason we shouldn’t do this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe smart thing? Finish the season, keep things professional, protect our careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut I didn’t make it to the NHL by playing it safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sexy, forbidden love, MM hockey romance featuring rookie dreams, found family, and the courage to risk everything for love on and off the ice. Perfect for fans of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeated Rivalry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, Tal Bauer, and Sarina Bowen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders love K.C. Carmichael’s hockey romances:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I \u003cb\u003ecan’t put what I read into words\u003c\/b\u003e, but there is one word that can describe it and that word is \u003cb\u003eWOW!!!!!!!!!!\u003c\/b\u003e” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I \u003cb\u003eabsolutely adored this!\u003c\/b\u003e… The romance was \u003cb\u003eso freaking cute\u003c\/b\u003e, all that rivals-to-lovers tension \u003cb\u003ehad me kicking my feet the whole time!\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003cb\u003echemistry between them was unreal\u003c\/b\u003e and the ending made me so happy. I loved it. \u003cb\u003eIf you loved \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeated Rivalry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e by Rachel Reid, this one will be right up your alley\u003c\/b\u003e, same emotional depth, same heat, and just as much heart. Loved every second.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I \u003cb\u003eabsolutely loved it\u003c\/b\u003e right from the start… [The MMCs] \u003cb\u003ecaptured my heart from the beginning and their chemistry and dynamic was excellent\u003c\/b\u003e… One of my \u003cb\u003efavourite reads of the year\u003c\/b\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003eBy far one of the cutest MM hockey romances I’ve read\u003c\/b\u003e… Their \u003cb\u003echemistry is undeniable\u003c\/b\u003e, and watching them move from wary teammates to something much deeper was an \u003cb\u003eabsolute delight\u003c\/b\u003e. The grumpy\/sunshine dynamic and the \u003cb\u003eopposites-attract tension had me hooked from the start\u003c\/b\u003e… A warm, heartfelt romance with just the \u003cb\u003eright mix of angst, banter, and steam\u003c\/b\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Had me hooked. I \u003cb\u003edevoured it in less than 24 hours\u003c\/b\u003e. The \u003cb\u003echemistry between the leads was amazing\u003c\/b\u003e… The blend of \u003cb\u003erivalry, slow-burn tension, and heartfelt moments\u003c\/b\u003e made this such a satisfying read… filled with banter, tension, and emotional depth.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I \u003cb\u003eabsolutely ADORED\u003c\/b\u003e the \u003cb\u003ebanter\u003c\/b\u003e in this book, not only between our main characters but all of our side characters too… Honestly I \u003cb\u003ecould go on for hours about my love of this book\u003c\/b\u003e but I’m gonna insist you read it for yourself and want to punch Connor Sr with me. The \u003cb\u003eending tore at my heartstrings\u003c\/b\u003e and made me so incredibly hopeful for a future of queer people in sports. I am just so grateful for books like this.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreamscape","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":66839447666992,"sku":"BD1sts","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/1sts-Square-cover.jpg?v=1779422520","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-1sts","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}