Second-Rate Superstar: A Hockey Romance

Ever heard of imposter syndrome?

Well, if you look it up in the dictionary, you’ll find my picture beside the definition.

I’ve been living in my older brother’s shadow since the day I was born.

Anyone would struggle to live up to the legacy of the great Jaxon Slate, hockey superstar and face of the league. But it’s worse for me. Everyone expects me to be Jaxon 2.0, and I’m nothing more than an off-brand imitation.

When I’m out and about, people see me and glance over my shoulder, hoping he’s with me.

Until her.

She couldn’t get away from me fast enough the day we met. The second she heard I was a professional athlete, she bolted for the door.

I can’t remember the last time someone wasn’t trying to get close to me because of my career, my athletic skills on the ice, or my famous brother.

Now if only she would give me the time of day.

I’m ready to be seen as more than just a second-rate superstar.