No Defense — Shelley Munro

Tyson Hamlin lives and breathes rugby, and with his natural talent, he's destined for the big time. But Tyson has a secret -- his perfect life, complete with doting girlfriend -- is a lie. While he loves the game, he's not as driven as he used to be, and his girlfriend is a beard he hides behind because the truth is -- he prefers men.

Darcy Nichols transfers from Dunedin to pursue his dream to make the national team. He's giving his all this one last season and intends to focus on his goal. Openly gay, he arrives in Auckland to suspicion and hostility.

One look at Darcy and Ty is smitten. He wants the sexy Darcy badly. Game on. The sparks fly in private as they burn up the sheets, but they can't live in seclusion forever. They're under public scrutiny, and one wrong step could derail their rugby careers and end their dreams forever.