Him By Sarina Bowen Vk Better ★ Authentic & Real

In the realm of contemporary romance, the "friends-to-lovers" trope is a well-worn path, as is the sports romance subgenre. However, Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy’s novel Him elevates these familiar tropes by intertwining them with a poignant coming-of-age narrative and a thoughtful exploration of bisexuality. The first installment in the WAGs series, Him tells the story of Jamie Canning and Ryan Wesley, two former best friends and hockey players whose estrangement stems from a misunderstood intimate moment at summer camp. Through the dual perspectives of its protagonists, the novel deconstructs the performative nature of masculinity in sports, illustrating that true strength lies not in stoicism, but in the vulnerability required to accept one’s authentic self.

The novel follows Jamie Canning and Ryan Wesley, former best friends who spent six weeks together every summer at an elite hockey camp. Four years ago, their friendship ended abruptly after a drunken sexual encounter left Wesley too terrified of his feelings to stay in touch. Him By Sarina Bowen Vk