He makes it through the grueling drills but realizing that the coach is not the only person he has to impact, Derek focuses his attention on impressing talented quarterback Jason “Hawk” Hawkins. New receiver Derek Griffin enters the Eastshore Tigers football summer camp hoping to gain an opportunity to play in the game rather than be benched when the Tigers’ season starts. Well-written and very steamy, if this wondrous and fast-paced story serves as Alison Hendricks’ debut into the world of male/male romance, I look forward to see what other gems she’ll pen in the future.

I really enjoyed this terrific “traumatized-college-jock meets college-star-quarterback” story! It has a nice slice-of-life balance between the particulars of college football and the friendship-turned-romance of its two talented and charismatic main characters: Jason Hawkins and Derek Griffin. 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.Īuthor's Note: Strong Side is a steamy, standalone gay romance novel with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. 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. Now he finally has a chance to get it all back as a walk-on for Eastshore College. 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