Clash by is the 12th installment in the Hard Hit series, first published on January 5, 2018 . It is a contemporary M/M (male/male) sports romance featuring a "second-chance" trope between high school rivals who are forced together by circumstance. Plot Summary
: Part of the 14-book Hard Hit series. It is followed by Bang and Smash . Clash by Charity Parkerson
: Described as the "nerdy twin," he is smart, intense, and was forced to develop grace while enduring public taunts in high school. He is the identical twin of Marshall, who also appears in the series. Clash by is the 12th installment in the
: The book explores themes of bullying and redemption , the struggle of being in the closet , and the complications of preteen and adult friendships . It is followed by Bang and Smash
: 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
: Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance (specifically Hockey), and LGBTQ+ Fiction. Book Details Publisher : Punk & Sissy Publications . Length : Approximately 178–180 pages . Format : Available in paperback and Kindle editions. Charity Parkerson - Clash (Hard Hit Book 12) - Amazon.com
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.