Home Ice by Saxon James

HOME ICE is a second chance former friends to lovers hidden child romance.


From the blurb:

TAI

Ten years ago, I made the biggest mistake of my life.

When Hawke left for the NHL and my hockey dreams went up in smoke, I ghosted my best and longest friend. It made sense at the time, but there hasn’t been a day where I haven’t missed him.

So when we run into each other again, and his only response is “Do I know you?”, I know I deserve it. But I refuse to let one mistake keep us apart forever. Especially when he has bigger problems, and I’m in a position to help him.

JENSEN

All I wanted this offseason was to spend my time relaxing–not getting an emergency phone call from Mom to come home. My hometown is full of too many memories of me and Tai so I avoid returning there as much as I can.

But now I have one more memory to add to the list: my high school girlfriend.

And the kid we apparently had together.

Kasen hates me and thinks I abandoned them, and my only way to get to him is through his coach. My ex-best friend. The friend that has been impossible to forget. No matter how much I’ve tried.


Molly Otto's review:

When Jensen returns to his hometown he isn't ready to navigate all that was left unsaid with Tai, add on a kid he didn't know he even had. The longing and pain of both men shoes how much both men truly cared for each other, but at the time weren't prepared to handle. But this is all their second chances for something more and real, and oh boy, does Saxon handle all these relationships beautifully. You feel all of what they've been through and what needs to happen to change not only their lives but the son who deserves this chance that he never had. With a cameo from a certain puckboy to boot, such a fun read.

Heather's Review:

Home Ice is a beautiful best friends to lovers romance that really delves into how both Jensen and Tai are where they are in their lives and gives us a chance to see what pulled them apart in the past and what's bringing them together again...  I love the twists and turns this book takes and how sweet and steamy it is.  I also appreciate the Puckboy cameo!

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Release Blitz HOME ICE by Saxon James Release Date: June 25, 2026 Genre: MM Hockey Romance Standalone Tropes: Best friends to strangers to lovers, single dad, small town, youth hockey coach x NHL player, surprise (secret) kid, it's always been you Cover Design: Story Styling Cover Designs Photography: Wander Aguiar Photography Model: Jerrin Discreet Cover Design: Emily Wittig Synopsis TAI Ten years ago, I made the biggest mistake of my life. When Hawke left for the NHL and my hockey dreams went up in smoke, I ghosted my best and longest friend. It made sense at the time, but there hasn't been a day where I haven't missed him. So when we run into each other again, and his only response is “Do I know you?”, I know I deserve it. But I refuse to let one mistake keep us apart forever. Especially when he has bigger problems, and I'm in a position to help him. JENSEN All I wanted this offseason was to spend my time relaxing–not getting an emergency phone call from Mom to come home. My hometown is full of too many memories of me and Tai so I avoid returning there as much as I can. But now I have one more memory to add to the list: my high school girlfriend. And the kid we apparently had together. Kasen hates me and thinks I abandoned them, and my only way to get to him is through his coach. My ex-best friend. The friend that has been impossible to forget. No matter how much I've tried. Add to Goodreads Want to Read Shelf Get It Now Read with Kindle & Kindle Unlimited   Release Celebration Enter the KingSumo Giveaway About the Author Saxon James unapologetically writes happy endings for LGBT+ characters. While not writing, SM is a readaholic and Netflix addict who regularly lives on a sustainable diet of chocolate and coffee. Member of SCBWI. Connect with Saxon Website: https://saxonjamesauthor.com/ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3BNVADV Facebook: http://bit.ly/2QSVCmS Reader Group: http://bit.ly/36slT1W Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2SYfPKU Instagram: https://bit.ly/33m1XPb TikTok: https://bit.ly/3AvMmha Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ZXjp9C BookBub: https://bit.ly/3fKt5MC Promotion support provided by Foreword PR & Marketing Romance Book Publicity & Launch Marketing for romance authors, specializing in reader-focused book launches and long-term author visibility.