Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy remains a cornerstone of the MM sports romance genre. By blending the high energy of hockey with the tender, emotional journey of two best friends finding their way back to each other, Bowen and Kennedy created a story that is both incredibly sexy and deeply heartwarming. For fans of slow-burn, friends-to-lovers, or sports romance, Him is an absolute essential read.
The use of alternating first-person perspectives allows readers to intimately experience both Jamie’s and Wes’s thoughts and emotions. This narrative device deepens the connection between the characters and the audience, making every triumph and setback feel personal.
is a popular M/M sports romance co-authored by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy. It follows the story of Ryan Wesley (Wes) and Jamie Canning, two former best friends and elite hockey players who reconnect four years after a single drunken night at summer camp ended their friendship. Core Story Elements Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy - All About Romance Him By Sarina Bowen Vk
If you love "Him," you're in luck because it's just the beginning of Jamie and Wes's story. The series includes:
Before we dive into the "where" and "how," let's look at the "what." Him is a co-written masterpiece by two romance heavyweights: (author of the Brooklyn Bruisers series) and Elle Kennedy (author of the Off-Campus series). Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy remains
There is something uniquely satisfying about a romance built on a foundation of deep friendship. Bowen and Kennedy masterfully show us the history between Jamie and Wes. We don't just see them fall in lust; we see them fall in love with their best friend. The angst of "will they, won't they" is palpable from page one.
The two meet again during their final college hockey tournament and later find themselves coaching together at the same summer camp where they first met. It follows the story of Ryan Wesley (Wes)
Him masterfully executes the trope by leveraging a rich backstory. The deep history and mutual trust between Wesley and Jamie mean they already possess an unbreakable bond; the shift into romance feels earned, inevitable, and incredibly passionate.
A blurred line, a sudden shift in dynamics, and a bet gone too far resulted in a single, unexpected romantic encounter. Shaken by the implications and unable to process his feelings, Ryan Wesley ghosted his best friend.
The story follows (Wes) and Jamie Canning , who were inseparable childhood best friends at an elite hockey camp. Their friendship fractured four years ago after a drunken bet pushed their relationship into sexual territory, leading Wes—who is gay and was in love with Jamie—to cut off all contact out of shame and fear.