Clash By Charity Parkerson -

In high school, Michael and Gavin were polar opposites: Michael was the scholarly, openly gay student, while Gavin was the popular closeted athlete who publicly tormented him. Years later, Gavin is playing minor-league hockey, and Michael still harbors deep resentment for the way he was treated. Their paths cross again when they are unexpectedly stranded together during a flood. Forced into close quarters, they must confront their shared history, long-buried secrets, and the intense chemistry that still exists between them.

: A "drop-dead gorgeous" minor-league hockey player who was a closeted jock in high school. He previously used Michael as a secret relationship while publicly bullying him to maintain his status. Series Context and Themes Clash by Charity Parkerson

: Part of the 14-book Hard Hit series. It is followed by Bang and Smash . In high school, Michael and Gavin were polar