Breakaway

When your life revolves around a single goal, is there room for love? Christian King is a rising star in English football. He's talented, devoted, and on the road to glory. He's following the path that's been laid out for him since he was four, and he has no plans to deviate from it. Christian's life revolves around a single goal-to be the best... until he runs into his first love and former best friend, David. David Cade is just trying to survive the final year of his PhD intact, while battling long hours, unmotivated students, and the idea that academia might not be for him. But a chance encounter with his first love's twin sister changes everything, and suddenly David is faced with the realisation that he can't leave the past behind. When David and Christian are drawn back together, sparks fly. Soon, Christian is forced to confront his deepest insecurities. Can they break away from their fears for a second chance at true love? Breakaway is a 79,000 word contemporary gay romance featuring light angst, glittery bath bombs, a ginger-haired roommate/pet, shared Star Wars love, and a meddling twin sister. It is book one in the Off the Pitch series and can be read as a stand alone.Content Warning: Use of homophobic language.