A lonely, openly gay high school senior never expects kindness from the hockey crowd-until a handsome Russian exchange student steps between him and a brutal group of bullies. What begins as an unlikely friendship soon grows into a secret romance forged in the shadows of small-town prejudice, frozen hockey rinks, and the aching hope of first love.
As Kyle Kane struggles to survive his final year at Riverside High, Vladimir Kostainov becomes both his fiercest protector and his greatest risk: a star defenseman chasing dreams of professional hockey in a world that may never accept who he truly is. Together, they discover that love can bloom even in the harshest winter-but only if they're brave enough to hold onto it.
Tender, heartfelt, and emotionally charged, Number One Fan is a coming-of-age romance about finding courage, chosen family, and the one person who finally makes you feel seen.
