Lives far apart. Souls close together.

Raven Nez thinks he's got problems. Everybody expects him to become a big pro football hero and promote his tribes' casino. He wants to work with gay kids.

Then he meets Dennis Hascomb and finds out what problems really are. Dennis's struggle to break away from his ugly life and everything he's been taught could literally kill him.

Throbbing with their unexpected attraction, Raven sets out to rescue Dennis from pain and destruction— and puts himself in danger.

They're the most unlikely couple on earth, but as friendship grows into more, they're willing to fight for their love.

First, they have to fight for their lives.

TACKLING THE TIGHT END is a hurt/comfort, friends-to-lovers, opposites attract, MM romance.