Icing on the Cake (The Barracudas Book 1)

Icing on the Cake (The Barracudas Book 1)

by Christopher J. Brice

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4.0 stars from 759 reviews. Top 92% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.


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  • You love slow-burn romance where opposites genuinely challenge each other and grow through the relationship.
  • You're drawn to sports romance that doesn't rely on toxic dynamics or tired tropes.
  • You appreciate characters figuring out their sexuality on page, with vulnerability that feels earned rather than performative.

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  • You need your romance to move at a brisk pace without much time spent on internal conflict or self-discovery.
  • You're looking for angst that comes from external sources rather than characters wrestling with their own insecurities.
  • You prefer romance without an audience or public stakes, since the blog narrative here adds a layer of scrutiny throughout.

About this book

Gerard Gunnarson is a charming and outgoing right winger for Berkeley Shore University's hockey team who enjoys being in the spotlight. He is followed by an anonymous blogger known as the Ice Queen and has many admirers. Elliot Montgomery is an introverted student who works in the campus library and prefers a carefully planned, quiet life. When Gerard enters his world unexpectedly, Elliot is unsure how to respond. When a missing hockey stick brings them together, an unlikely friendship develops between them. As their relationship deepens, Elliot must face his own fears and insecurities, while Gerard must come to terms with his sexuality. The Ice Queen's public documentation of their lives creates pressure on their relationship, raising questions about whether it can survive the scrutiny of their peers.

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Currently 4.0★ from 759 reviews

Gaining approximately 49 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.0 to 3.9.

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