After being traded numerous times over the course of his pro hockey career, all Bellamy Jordan wants is a place where he belongs. Burlington, Vermont, home of the Vermont Trailblazers, his newest team, might just be that place. The bonus: he's within spitting distance of the grandparents who raised him. The drawback: his long-time rival's gorgeous brother?who he can't get out of his mind?also lives nearby.

And he hates Bellamy on sight.

Jason Zervudachi is busy enough trying to diversify his family's maple syrup farm while completing his master's degree. Adding in an attractive complication like Bellamy? Hard pass. Even so, there's something more behind Bellamy's eyes that draws Jason in, but Bellamy is his brother's rival. There's a sibling rule against that, right? There must be.

Except Bellamy isn't at all what Jason expects?and neither is the connection between them.

With the highest percentage of LGBTQIA+ residents in Vermont, Maplewood is a town where everyone belongs. And with festivals year round, there's always something fun happening! This multi-author, low-angst queer series features ten standalone romances?each set against the backdrop of a different festival. Come for the celebrations, stay for the happily-ever-afters!