Out on the Ice (#BeYourself Book One)

Hiding who you are can feel like drowning.

Jace knows that better than anyone. He hates his scars, he hates his reflection, and most of all—he hates the secret he’s forced to keep. Living with an abusive, alcoholic father, he’s learned to stay invisible. But when the truth about his sexuality comes out, the abuse turns unbearable, driving him to a breaking point he almost doesn’t survive.

Gavin’s life looks perfect from the outside. His hockey team just won the state championship, his friends are loyal, and he even has a new girlfriend. But deep down, he’s questioning everything. When Jace comes to live with his aunt and uncle, the two boys form an unexpected bond—one built on shared pain, a love for the ice, and the terrifying possibility of first love.

Not everyone wants them to be happy. While their friend Cami offers unwavering support, bullies like Ethan and his cruel girlfriend make every day a battlefield. Together, Jace and Gavin must find the courage to face a world that refuses to accept them… and to accept themselves first.

Out on the Ice is an emotional, heart-wrenching start to the #BeYourself Trilogy—a story about identity, friendship, and the fight to love who you are, even when the world tells you not to.

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