by Julian Winters
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appears in LGBTQ, Teen, and Teen & Young Adult.
Bloomington High School Lions' star goalie, Sebastian Hughes, should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing and he's got a coach who doesn't ask anyone to hide their sexuality. But when his estranged childhood best friend Emir Shah shows up to summer training camp, Sebastian realizes the team's success may end up in the hands o...
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appears in LGBTQ, Teen, and Teen & Young Adult.
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Consider Dark Lover by J. R. Ward. Recommended by 1 sources.
“Dark Lover reads like a high-heat paranormal romance anchored by a brooding immortal leader who must protect an unexpected ward while settling old scores. Expect intense romantic scenes, an emphasis on protective alpha dynamics, and heavy worldbuilding about vampire hierarchies; the book delivers escapist emotional payoff for readers who like melodrama and mythic stakes. Main limits: recurring exposition about the world’s rules and moments where romance and sentimentality crowd out nuance, so it’s better for readers who want atmosphere over subtle realism.”
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