Curly Hair Syndrome: A Forbidden MM Hockey Romance

by Winston Mccoy

He’s Seattle’s golden boy on the ice. But behind the scenes, he’s one crack away from shattering.Aiden Carver is the star defenseman for the Seattle Surge. To the fans, he’s the hero who saved lives during the Great Earthquake. To the league, he’s the face of the franchise. But to himself, he’s a man drowning in anxiety, counting every breath just to stay upright.

Noah isn’t just another face in the crowd. He’s the one man Aiden is forbidden to touch.

As the team psychologist, Noah’s job is to keep the players’ heads in the game. He’s professional, composed, and strictly off-limits. But when the ground shifted and the world fell apart, it was Noah who caught Aiden in the wreckage.

Now, the lines between doctor and patient are blurring. Every late-night session and every shared secret pulls them closer, creating a heat more dangerous than any game-day collision.

Aiden is used to playing defense, but he never learned how to protect his heart. As the Surge pushes for a championship in a city still rebuilding, Aiden and Noah must is their love a beacon of hope, or the one thing that will ruin them both?

Curly Hair Syndrome is a steamy, emotional MM hockey romance featuring a hero with a secret, a forbidden "professional boundary" romance, and a journey of healing from the wreckage of the past.

Hurt/comfort vibes, "forced proximity" during a disaster, and a guaranteed HEA (Happily Ever After).

310 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 12, 2026

About the author

Winston McCoy is a 38-year-old fiction writer with a passion for love in all its forms. He writes emotionally driven stories that blend romance, heartfelt storytelling, and authentic LGBTQ+ representation. Drawn to complex characters and intimate moments, Winston’s work explores connection, identity, and the courage it takes to love openly. When he’s not writing, he’s usually lost in a good book, refining new ideas, or finding inspiration in everyday moments that quietly shape extraordinary stories.

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Reviews

[BM · Rating 3 out of 5]

finding solid ground

The tone of story was moody, angst-driven but underneath were two men who found something in each other that kept them grounded. One of the MCs is Korean/Am—can’t tell from cover. (wut??) and descriptive parts suffered from repetitiveness and a c’mon, bruh—show us don’t tell us moments.

[Christine]

As someone who deals with intrusive counting IRL, this was going to be a stressful read. Stopped in chapter one, but this would probably be a great read for someone who enjoys hockey and doesn’t have OCD.

[Jessica B · Rating 5 out of 5]

First read of 2026 and must say this was the best decision, such a nice interesting story.

[Jason Parsons · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is one of those books where you finish and immediately want to reread knowing everything. devastating in the best way.

[Owen Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

not what i expected at ALL but i’m glad i read it. very character-focused, very emotional. knocked a star only because it emotionally ruined my week.

[Lone Mythorne · Rating 5 out of 5]

did i read this in one sitting? yes. did i cry ? yes. hockey + trauma + yearning is my weakness i fear. no notes just screaming.

[Echo Quillton · Rating 4 out of 5]

listen. i don’t even like hockey. i don’t know rules. but i KNOW feelings and this book has SO MANY FEELINGS. minus one star only bc my heart is now broken.

[Emmett Fairmont · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book grabbed me by the curls and said “feel this.” aiden carver i will protect you with my LIFE. the anxiety rep?? the pressure?? the quiet moments?? yeah i’m unwell.

[Mason River · Rating 3 out of 5]

good writing. very intense. maybe TOO intense for me personally. had to take breaks. still thinking about it though which is annoying so maybe it deserves more stars idk.

[Fable Noirton · Rating 5 out of 5]

read this at 2am thinking “one chapter.” next thing i know it’s 6am and i’m staring at the wall like i just went through therapy. rude but incredible.

[Lunar Whisperfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

the slow burn??? illegal. the emotional intimacy??? straight to jail. knocked off a star bc i wanted MORE scenes with them just existing together.

[Pale Sagawood · Rating 5 out of 5]

i don’t trust books that open this strong but this one DELIVERED. the writing feels cinematic?? like i could SEE everything. also curly hair supremacy.

[Broken Lorefield · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book stressed me out but in a good way. i was holding my breath during entire sections. very well done but pls author let these men REST.

[Noir Dreamhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

who let this be so tender AND brutal. i came for hockey romance and got identity, performance, and fear of being seen. crying in the club.

[Crimson Runewood · Rating 3 out of 5]

liked it more than i expected. not perfect for me but i respect the hell out of it. very character driven. will probably reread certain scenes 👀