Right Up His Alley

2026 | Contemporary | LGBTQ+ | Romance

Ezra Jiménez has spent years secretly working toward opening a tattoo shop. He never wanted the responsibility (or sacrifice) necessary to run a shabby bowling alley. That was his father’s dream. But when his dad dies and leaves Spare Time to his son—along with an opportunity to host the USBC National Championship—Ezra has no other choice.

Truett Thorne is tired of travel, the expectations, and the pressure his father places on him to be the best professional bowler in the nation. Coming home is supposed to be a chance to finally settle down and rediscover his love for the sport. So he rolls back into Spare Time… and runs straight into Ezra.

Though USBC policies forbid them from being together, a reluctant partnership turns into something neither of them can ignore. As they race to rebuild the alley before the USBC makes its decision, the lines between obligation and desire blur.

If the truth of their relationship comes out, it could cost them everything they’ve worked for.

And maybe each other, too.

Right Up His Alley is a steamy, open-door gay sports romance with grumpy/sunshine, forbidden relationship, and small town meets big fame vibes—perfect for fans of Rachel Reid and M.A. Wardell.

Anastasia Dean (Author)

Bradley James (Author)