The Understatement of the Year

By Sarina Bowen | Publisher: Tuxbury Publishing LLC

About the book

WHAT HAPPENED IN HIGH SCHOOL STAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL. UNTIL NOW.

Five years ago, Michael Graham betrayed the only person who ever really knew him. Since then, he’s made an art of hiding his sexuality from everyone. Including himself.

So it’s a shock when his past strolls right into the Harkness College locker room, sporting a bag of hockey gear and the same slow smile that had always rendered Graham defenseless. For Graham, there is only one possible reaction: total, debilitating panic. With one loose word, the team’s new left wing could destroy Graham’s life as he knows it.

John Rikker is stuck being the new guy. Again. And it’s worse than usual, because the media has latched onto the story of the only “out” player in Division One hockey. As the satellite trucks line the sidewalk outside the rink, his new teammates are not amused.

And one player in particular looks sick every time he enters the room.

Rikker didn’t exactly expect a warm welcome from Graham. But the guy won’t even meet his eyes. From the looks of it, his former… best friend / boyfriend / whatever isn’t doing so well. He drinks too much and can’t focus during practice.

There are two ways this could go. Either the two loneliest guys on the team will self destruct from all the new pressures in their lives. Or they can navigate the pain in their pasts, finding a way back to one another. To say that it won’t be easy is the Understatement of the Year.

Warning: contains sexual situations, dance music, snarky t-shirts and a poker-playing grandmother.

Editions of The Understatement of the Year

Paperback
ISBN 9781950155477
EBook
ISBN 9780991068067
Audiobook
ISBN B072BLN9VJ

Read an Excerpt

WHAT HAPPENED IN HIGH SCHOOL STAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL. UNTIL NOW.

Five years ago, Michael Graham betrayed the only person who ever really knew him. Since then, he’s made an art of hiding his sexuality from everyone. Including himself.

So it’s a shock when his past strolls right into the Harkness College locker room, sporting a bag of hockey gear and the same slow smile that had always rendered Graham defenseless. For Graham, there is only one possible reaction: total, debilitating panic. With one loose word, the team’s new left wing could destroy Graham’s life as he knows it.

John Rikker is stuck being the new guy. Again. And it’s worse than usual, because the media has latched onto the story of the only “out” player in Division One hockey. As the satellite trucks line the sidewalk outside the rink, his new teammates are not amused.

And one player in particular looks sick every time he enters the room.

Rikker didn’t exactly expect a warm welcome from Graham. But the guy won’t even meet his eyes. From the looks of it, his former… best friend / boyfriend / whatever isn’t doing so well. He drinks too much and can’t focus during practice.

There are two ways this could go. Either the two loneliest guys on the team will self destruct from all the new pressures in their lives. Or they can navigate the pain in their pasts, finding a way back to one another. To say that it won’t be easy is the Understatement of the Year.

Warning: contains sexual situations, dance music, snarky t-shirts and a poker-playing grandmother.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Understatement of the Year about?

WHAT HAPPENED IN HIGH SCHOOL STAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL. UNTIL NOW.

Five years ago, Michael Graham betrayed the only person who ever really knew him. Since then, he’s made an art of hiding his sexuality from everyone. Including himself.

So it’s a shock when his past strolls right into the Harkness College locker room, sporting a bag of hockey gear and the same slow smile that had always rendered Graham defenseless. For Graham, there is only one possible reaction: total, debilitating panic. With one loose word, the team’s new left wing could destroy Graham’s life as he knows it.

John Rikker is stuck being the new guy. Again. And it’s worse than usual, because the media has latched onto the story of the only “out” player in Division One hockey. As the satellite trucks line the sidewalk outside the rink, his new teammates are not amused.

And one player in particular looks sick every time he enters the room.

Rikker didn’t exactly expect a warm welcome from Graham. But the guy won’t even meet his eyes. From the looks of it, his former… best friend / boyfriend / whatever isn’t doing so well. He drinks too much and can’t focus during practice.

There are two ways this could go. Either the two loneliest guys on the team will self destruct from all the new pressures in their lives. Or they can navigate the pain in their pasts, finding a way back to one another. To say that it won’t be easy is the Understatement of the Year.

Warning: contains sexual situations, dance music, snarky t-shirts and a poker-playing grandmother.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Understatement of the Year?

Fiction > Romance > Modern and Contemporary romance

Where can I read a sample of The Understatement of the Year?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781950155477

How long is The Understatement of the Year and how many pages does it have?

The Understatement of the Year has 310 page(s)

Is The Understatement of the Year part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series The Ivy Years

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Understatement of the Year?

Sarina Bowen

Who is the Publisher of the book The Understatement of the Year?

Tuxbury Publishing LLC

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Understatement of the Year is available as paperback(ISBN 9781950155477) and ebook(ISBN 9780991068067) and audiobook(ISBN B072BLN9VJ)

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