{"product_id":"gross-misconduct-9798989826582","title":"Gross Misconduct","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a high school hockey star, I was on track for greatness. Until an opponent attacked me on the ice, leaving me half blind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the past twenty-seven years, I've avoided hockey and its painful memories. But when my old teammates get back together to play in a local recreational league, I realize it could be a chance to rewrite history. The only person standing in my way is Jack Gross.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHockey isn't complete without a rivalry, and ours comes courtesy of the Blades: they're younger, faster, and fronted by Jack, a former professional hockey player who hates my guts after a rooftop hookup gone wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis cockiness and penchant for pranks make me hate him right back. But Jack has a special way of getting under my skin that makes me want to get into his pants. And well, I only have so much willpower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs our teams get closer to a showdown on the ice, Jack begins shedding his armor of confidence. Despite getting to live the life I dreamed of, maybe Jack is as messed up as me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe championship game could redeem the past for us both. But there can only be one winner. Will victory taste as sweet if it costs me Jack?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGross Misconduct is a rivals to lovers, age gap, single dad, gay romance with no cheating and an HEA. It is book 1 in The Comebacks, a series about a friend group of single dads who were hockey all-stars in high school and looking to recapture the magic in their forties. Whether they win or lose, there's always a post-game beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTruman, A. J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - A.J. Truman is a gay man living in Indiana with his husband, kids, and pets. He writes books with humor, heart, and heat. What else does a story need? He loves spending time with his family and occasionally sneaking off for an afternoon movie.","brand":"Truman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51346510184722,"sku":"9798989826582","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0f770f1f-aa2f-4823-bbf7-b1b6a0311eec.jpg?v=1749048059","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gross-misconduct-9798989826582","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}