2019 IAN Outstanding Fiction Winner for LGBTQ Fiction

His world was water and rhythm. Effort and drive held Royal O’Connell one stage ahead of his competition. His i’m all over this the swim team, keeping his scholarship or grant, was the just plan that mattered.

His world was ebony and ivory. Natural skill and ambition established Camden Morgan in addition to the other music majors. His commitment scoring him a full ride.

Normally, their paths would have under no circumstances crossed . However when Royal matches his best friend’s brand-new roommate, his big program and Camden’s controlled environment encounters a variable that could kill it all. Attraction.

The world they live in had no room for error. That undeniable draw between them was harmful and neither one of them could’ve prepared for the choice they’d need to make.

Like isn’t always an easy road and, when everything they’ve worked for is on the line, they’ll have to decide if getting together is worth the risk.

Contains mature themes.