REVIEW: Friction by KC Wells (Cold Blades #1)

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FRICTION

Cold Blades - Book One

by KC Wells

Release Date: June 23, 2026

Review

Wow! This is an incredible romance that delves into the world Ice Skating Federations, Nation politics, and embracing yourself.


The length of the book seemed a little daunting at the beginning, but this story pulled me right in, and I never once questioned the length.


Olympic athletes from very different countries, and very different coaching. They have a wonderful connection, and that is what helps them find the strength to embrace themselves, their worth, and skill.


I love the political piece. Both in a broad sense, but also how it affects on an individual level. It adds such a wonderfully interesting aspect to the romance.

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Synopsis

Luka was built for control.

He chose the one thing that would destroy it.


Luka Davorin

On the ice, I know exactly who I am.

Every movement has a purpose. Every risk is measured. Every mistake carries a price.

Off the ice is different.

The federation that built me expects obedience. My country expects medals. And the truth about who I am has spent so long buried that sometimes I almost believe it’s gone.

Then I arrive in Milan and see Dean Foster again, and the things I’ve spent years ignoring start demanding attention.


Dean Foster

I’ve never had much use for reinvention.

I know who I am. I know how to compete. I know how to handle pressure.

Then Luka Davorin skates into my life.

One conversation becomes two. Then ten. A glance becomes a habit. The space between us gets smaller.

And suddenly certainty feels overrated.


Luka

We were never supposed to happen.

Different events. Different flags. Different worlds.

But the Olympic Village has a way of putting people exactly where they shouldn’t be.

The closer Dean gets, the harder it becomes to pretend this is temporary.

The media is paying attention.

My federation is paying attention.

And if I stop running from the truth, I could lose everything I’ve spent my life building.

The question is whether I’m finally ready to choose something for myself.


Different flags. Dangerous heat.

A high-heat MM Olympic romance featuring forbidden attraction, bi awakening, first times, quiet power dynamics, closeted athlete tension, and two men discovering that freedom can be just as terrifying as love. 

About KC Wells


K.C. Wells lives on an island off the south coast of the UK, surrounded by natural beauty. She writes about men who love men, and can’t even contemplate a life that doesn’t include writing.


The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.


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