A compelling story that takes place at the Olympics!e
I found this to be a compelling read. I will admit that I'd put it down to absorb what I just read. I love how Blake was able to "handle" the ice queen Imani. The BDSM scenes were many and hot! All consensual! I really found this book so interesting and worthy of 5 stars!!
3.75 ⭐️ 4🌶
Ice queen should be synonymous with figure skating. Their royal air, the grace, the stature, the beauty on ice all adding to this illusion. Imani, reflects that but also the human aspect of an athlete dealing with self doubt and an eating disorder. Her own self distortion feeding into her self destruction.
Blake is the perfect foil to her. The self assured captain of team usa hockey. an open non binary player with heart of gold. Her dominant personality helping to taper the chaos of Imani's self sabotage.
I liked the way their relationship unfolded, helping each other to come to terms with their own fears and short comings. Each learning the dance of give and take to help support a healthy dynamic over time.
tropes: bdsm, eating disorder, cinnamon roll, ice queen, forced proximity, and touch of enemies to lovers.
Best sapphic read of 2026
Could not put the book down. I read it in 8 hours. The imagery is so profound you can almost feel like you are there.
So fun! Great to read.
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diamondinthepages
February 9, 2026
Still thinking about the church scene
A Gold Medal In Love by Alex La Bruyere was so much fun. This sapphic romance set at the Winter Olympics 2026 delivered everything I wanted: great chemistry, strong representation, and a lot of spice.
Blake is a trans/nonbinary hockey player, and Imani is the ice skater with a media “problem”. When they’re forced to be roommates in the Olympic Village, the attraction is instant and undeniable. The forced proximity trope works perfectly here, and watching their relationship unfold under Olympic pressure was a blast.
The representation really shines in this book: trans/nonbinary rep, Black excellence, ADHD, and eating disorder representation are all handled thoughtfully and with care.
And yes, this book is very spicy 🌶️🔥. There’s a ton of kink and BDSM, and it’s done so well: consensual, communicative, affirming, and deeply tied to trust and connection rather than just shock value. Sexy, empowering, and fun as hell.
If you love sapphic sports romance with real heat and great rep, this one is absolutely worth picking up. 🏒⛸️💛