Righteous Desires : An MM Sports Romance (The Kayfabe Series Book 1)

I definitely get the hype now about this book. It was absolute perfection. Cal is probably one of my favorite mmcs ever written. Silas is such a damaged soul and Cal loves him so well. This book is packed full of yearning, spice, angst and tenderness. It’s an incredibly beautiful love story and I cannot wait for book 2!

Going into this book, I’ll admit I didn’t have high hopes. I’ve never been a wrestling fan nor cared about it in the least, this is a new author, a debut novel, and it was over 500 pages. BUT, I am here to tell you, this book more than exceeded my expectations. It absolutely is a SIX star read!! When an author can make you enjoy a sport you’ve never liked, care for characters that you wasn’t sure you’d relate to, and fall in love with a world where pain and hurt is prevalent, that author has something truly worth reading. Cal and Si first meet in training and there’s instant chemistry. They just have something special when they’re working together and that becomes more obvious as they perform together. That chemistry soon turns into lust and desire and they find themselves falling fast. Over the course of a year, they train to be the best in the UWF, working together, sharing the spotlight. They are falling in love behind closed doors, knowing their careers could be over if anyone found out. When things fall apart, Silas disappears, leaving Cal to move on without him and become the champion. Seven years later, Silas is back, more determined than ever to claim what is his. Cal is angry, hurt, confused, but has he moved on? When I tell you this book put me through the wringer, I mean it. So many emotions, so much baggage to sort through, and all the tears and laughter I could handle. Si and Cal really have to go through it and work for their happiness. Cal was the anchor…

To say I loved this book feels like an understatement—this was easily a 6⭐ read for me. Told through Silas’s POV, we follow his journey through pro wrestling, self-discovery, love, and heartbreak, all layered with a touch of trauma that adds real depth to his story. The emotional weight of the characters shines through every page; the writing pulls you in so completely that it feels like you’re living the story right alongside them. The wrestling backdrop made this one stand out in the best way, hitting that classic note of watching it as a kid (even if we all learned later it wasn’t quite what we thought*fake*). It balanced humor, sweetness, and heavy emotional moments so well, leaving you fully invested from start to finish. And that 7-year separation? Painful, yes, but executed perfectly. Just enough angst to keep your heart aching, with a redemption that made every second worth it. Ending on a happy-for-now note, this story truly delivered. Cannot wait for more of their story. The found family woven throughout their journey adds so much heart to the story. Watching Silas confront his past and grow into someone who believes he’s worthy of love? Beautiful. Painful. So, so worth it. And listen… the only spoiler I’ll give: Scott must be protected at all costs. Do with that what you will. 😭 From the wrestling world to the behind-the-scenes grit and the very real dangers that come with it, every detail pulled me in deeper. There wasn’t a single moment when I wasn’t…