An MM Holiday Rougarous Hockey RomanceGabe Destry is in Baton Rouge to play hockey—not to become a local celebrity.But in a city where sports fans are the heart beat and Mardi Gras magic is the soul, staying out of the spotlight is impossible when Gabe volunteers to represent the Rougarous in a local docu-series.René Arceneaux makes his living making other people, places and events look good. When mistaken identity pairs him with Gabe Destry, right wing for the Rougarous, making Gabe look good is easy.Too easy.Being paired as cohosts to promote the town and the team, means:Game nights packed with roaring fans.Formal balls full of satin, sponsors, and social landmines.And Mardi Gras events where everyone expects a little sparkle… and a lot of chemistry.What no one expects is how real that chemistry feels— with and without cameras to capture it.Gabe is disciplined, big-hearted, and used to following the rules, on the ice and off. Falling for René isn't just inconvenient for Gabe—it's awakening feelings he's never allowed himself to name.René is polished, guarded, and keenly aware of how quickly public perception can turn. He knows exactly how dangerous it is, professionally and personally, to let the line between performance and truth blur when the whole city is watching.Between playoff pressure, public appearances, and the glittering chaos of Mardi Gras season, one wrong step could cost them their careers…and their hearts.But Baton Rouge doesn't believe in half-measures.And strong feelings, once called into play, refuse to sit on the bench. Mardi Gras on Ice is a warm, slow-burn fade-to-black standalone MM hockey romance set in a sports-mad city. Full of favorite tropes, including bi-awakening, forced proximity, workplace romance, public-vs-private tension, fish-out-of-water awkwardness, found family, ballroom glitz, Mardi Gras magic, and a hard-won happily ever after.Continuing cast and cameo appearances from Book 1, Holiday Face-Off.
