: The novel features popular romance tropes such as friends-to-lovers and a "birthday awakening" where the characters realize their deeper feelings for one another.
: The story centers on Yuri , a goaltender with a quirky reputation, and his teammate Igor . Readers on The StoryGraph describe them as being "ridiculously sweet to each other" despite a slight language barrier. Scored by Carly Marie
is a gay sports romance novel by Carly Marie , published in 2022 as the second book in her Nashville Grizzlies series. It follows the relationship between two hockey players, Yuri and Igor, who navigate a transition from close friendship to a romantic and kinky partnership . Plot and Character Overview : The novel features popular romance tropes such