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What readers want to know
How spicy is Face Off?
It's 5 out of 5 on the Loracle heat scale (Scorching). Explicit scenes are a big part of the book.
Does Face Off have trigger warnings?
Yes. Readers flag 8 content warnings, including misogyny, violence and sexism. The full list is below.
Is Face Off a standalone?
It's the first book in D.C. Stars.
Spice level
5 of 5 · Scorching
SweetClosed door
WarmFade to black
SpicyA few open-door scenes
SteamyFrequent and explicit
ScorchingVery explicit
Tropes
What's in it
Content warnings
Before you start
8 content warnings
About the book
The story
The first D.C. Stars hockey romance, where Emmy Hartwell's arrival puts her on a collision course with the team's star, Maverick Miller.
Series
D.C. Stars, in order
- 1Face Off2024 · You're here
- 5Sin Bin2025
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