TL;DR
- Ari Baran’s new book ‘Unsportsmanlike Conduct’ is coming soon.
- The book is part of the spicy Penalty Box series.
- It features bad-boy hockey players and steamy romance.
- Expect themes of friendship and passion.
- The book releases on March 30, 2027.
Hold onto your hockey sticks, folks, because queer and nonbinary author Ari Baran is back with a bang! After the massive success of ‘Heated Rivalry,’ which had everyone swooning over its hunky stars, Baran is set to release their fifth M/M hockey romance, ‘Unsportsmanlike Conduct.’ And trust us, this book is going to be a game changer.
In a world where steamy hockey romances are all the rage, Baran is stepping up to the plate to deliver something fresh and fierce. With ‘Heated Rivalry’ still making waves months after its debut, the demand for more gay hockey romance novels is hotter than a summer day on the ice. But let’s be real, most of these tales are penned by straight women, leaving LGBTQ+ fans craving stories that resonate with their experiences. Enter Ari Baran, the Jewish hockey fanatic from Philly, ready to serve up some serious romance.
‘Unsportsmanlike Conduct’ is the fifth installment in Baran’s sizzling Penalty Box series, where every book brings new male hockey players together in a whirlwind of love and lust. The series has already garnered a loyal fanbase, and with Baran’s promise of light sado-masochism and some cheeky kink, this upcoming release is sure to be a hit. The book is set to be published by Harlequin, the same publisher behind ‘Heated Rivalry,’ and even Rachel Reid, the author of the original series, has given it her stamp of approval, calling it a “bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot.”
So, what’s the scoop on ‘Unsportsmanlike Conduct’? It follows the story of bad-boy defenseman Leo Cohen, who’s got one last shot at his hockey dreams with the Edmonton Skyhawks. But there’s a twist — he’s got to deal with his babysitter, the league’s golden boy Devon Fraser. Talk about a recipe for disaster! Leo isn’t thrilled about having an obnoxious babysitter, especially one who’s the epitome of perfection. But as they navigate their differences, sparks fly and animosity turns into something much more dangerous — passion.
With themes of friendship, rivalry, and the struggle to balance love and ambition, ‘Unsportsmanlike Conduct’ is set to take readers on an emotional rollercoaster. And if you’re a fan of spicy romances, you’re in for a treat with this series. Each book is packed with fan-favorite tropes like hurt/comfort, enemies-to-lovers, and second chances, ensuring that Baran’s latest entry will satisfy every craving.
Mark your calendars, because ‘Unsportsmanlike Conduct’ is hitting the shelves on March 30, 2027. You can even preorder it now to ensure you’re one of the first to dive into this steamy new adventure. And while you wait, don’t forget to check out Steamy Gay Hockey Romances You Need for more of that delicious hockey romance goodness!