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Rucking Rugby Men #2
Lord of the Lock
Finn and Nathan have both been running from their demons for far too long.
Finn was Welsh rugby royalty, but a series of scandals connected to his playboy, party-hard lifestyle has caused him to exile himself to the tiny village where he grew up. A confrontation in a local pub and a job offer to put him back on his feet are enough to give him the kick he needs to start making changes to his lifestyle. But he can’t escape his demons forever
Nathan spent a long time running from the little village of Pontycae. But his father’s illness has forced him to come home and face his fears. Bullies from his past and an awful ex haunting his time back home are making it difficult to fit in. But when an international rugby star saves him from a bar brawl, his world is turned upside down.
Nathan and Finn have to face their fears somehow, or risk being held back forever. Their natural chemistry and attraction to each other is obvious to anyone, but they both have to face those fears if they have any hope of moving on with their lives. And they might just hold the key to helping one another to heal.
Lord of the Lock is a 50,000 word M/M Romance with plenty of humour, angst, and a sprinkle of spice. The book is part of the Rucking Rugby Men series but can be read standalone. HEA guaranteed.
Finn was Welsh rugby royalty, but a series of scandals connected to his playboy, party-hard lifestyle has caused him to exile himself to the tiny village where he grew up. A confrontation in a local pub and a job offer to put him back on his feet are enough to give him the kick he needs to start making changes to his lifestyle. But he can’t escape his demons forever
Nathan spent a long time running from the little village of Pontycae. But his father’s illness has forced him to come home and face his fears. Bullies from his past and an awful ex haunting his time back home are making it difficult to fit in. But when an international rugby star saves him from a bar brawl, his world is turned upside down.
Nathan and Finn have to face their fears somehow, or risk being held back forever. Their natural chemistry and attraction to each other is obvious to anyone, but they both have to face those fears if they have any hope of moving on with their lives. And they might just hold the key to helping one another to heal.
Lord of the Lock is a 50,000 word M/M Romance with plenty of humour, angst, and a sprinkle of spice. The book is part of the Rucking Rugby Men series but can be read standalone. HEA guaranteed.
208 pages, Paperback
Published May 31, 2023
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Matt Peters
10 books60 followersProud Welshman and M/M Romance Author Matt Peters lives in the South Wales valleys with his partner and two lovely dogs.
His stories feature rich characters in gorgeous settings, with steamy scenes and sticky sweet romance sandwiched together.
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His stories feature rich characters in gorgeous settings, with steamy scenes and sticky sweet romance sandwiched together.
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June 5, 2023
I think I preferred the first one to this one but still a good read.
May 24, 2026
5 ⭐️
URGHHH i loved how the boys made a reappearance in this ! Fin & Naths story was so so so beautiful and I was so happy when it got to the end. Lotsssss of trigger warnings which was valid but yeah I really enjoyed this 😊
URGHHH i loved how the boys made a reappearance in this ! Fin & Naths story was so so so beautiful and I was so happy when it got to the end. Lotsssss of trigger warnings which was valid but yeah I really enjoyed this 😊
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August 2, 2023Finn and Nathan have both been running from their demons for far too long.
Finn was Welsh rugby royalty, but a series of scandals connected to his playboy, party-hard lifestyle has caused him to exile himself to the tiny village where he grew up. A confrontation in a local pub and a job offer to put him back on his feet are enough to give him the kick he needs to start making changes to his lifestyle. But he can’t escape his demons forever
Nathan spent a long time running from the little village of Pontycae. But his father’s illness has forced him to come home and face his fears. Bullies from his past and an awful ex haunting his time back home are making it difficult to fit in. But when an international rugby star saves him from a bar brawl, his world is turned upside down.
Nathan and Finn have to face their fears somehow, or risk being held back forever. Their natural chemistry and attraction to each other is obvious to anyone, but they both have to face those fears is they have any hope of moving on with their lives. And they might just hold the key to helping one another to heal.
Lord of the Lock is a 50,000 word M/M Romance with plenty of humour, angst, and a sprinkle of spice. The book is part of the Rucking Rugby Men series but can be read standalone. HEA guaranteed.
Finn was Welsh rugby royalty, but a series of scandals connected to his playboy, party-hard lifestyle has caused him to exile himself to the tiny village where he grew up. A confrontation in a local pub and a job offer to put him back on his feet are enough to give him the kick he needs to start making changes to his lifestyle. But he can’t escape his demons forever
Nathan spent a long time running from the little village of Pontycae. But his father’s illness has forced him to come home and face his fears. Bullies from his past and an awful ex haunting his time back home are making it difficult to fit in. But when an international rugby star saves him from a bar brawl, his world is turned upside down.
Nathan and Finn have to face their fears somehow, or risk being held back forever. Their natural chemistry and attraction to each other is obvious to anyone, but they both have to face those fears is they have any hope of moving on with their lives. And they might just hold the key to helping one another to heal.
Lord of the Lock is a 50,000 word M/M Romance with plenty of humour, angst, and a sprinkle of spice. The book is part of the Rucking Rugby Men series but can be read standalone. HEA guaranteed.
June 21, 2023
A Story between a ex rugby man and a pink haired geek
Finn, (who appears in Pitch Prince) comes back to his hometown after scandal has rocked his life.
Nathan, comes home to tend to his father's needs after years of living the good life in the city after being chased away from his hometown.
Finn and Nathan find each other as their orbits cross one another and start to "fake dating" for reasons only known to them.
It is then upon a series of events that the lines blur and real feelings mingle between the two men.
This is a great book for Rugby fans and slow burning romance.
Finn, (who appears in Pitch Prince) comes back to his hometown after scandal has rocked his life.
Nathan, comes home to tend to his father's needs after years of living the good life in the city after being chased away from his hometown.
Finn and Nathan find each other as their orbits cross one another and start to "fake dating" for reasons only known to them.
It is then upon a series of events that the lines blur and real feelings mingle between the two men.
This is a great book for Rugby fans and slow burning romance.
June 22, 2023
When I read Pitch Prince, I knew it deeply that my babe Finn is such a hottie cutie baby!! I am going to fall in love with his story very much.
Reading his book with Nathan got me wooowing and punching my legs in the air every single time. I love it so much reading how far Nathan went to stand up for himself. I used to be called a faggot and bullied. Reading this got me cry at some part, cause Nathan past story was very much like mine.
I love this book so much, how protective Finn was for his Nathan. The ending though? I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK!!
Wishing there will be more in the future...
Kuddos to Matt Peters, I love you for your books!
Reading his book with Nathan got me wooowing and punching my legs in the air every single time. I love it so much reading how far Nathan went to stand up for himself. I used to be called a faggot and bullied. Reading this got me cry at some part, cause Nathan past story was very much like mine.
I love this book so much, how protective Finn was for his Nathan. The ending though? I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK!!
Wishing there will be more in the future...
Kuddos to Matt Peters, I love you for your books!
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July 30, 2023
I liked the twist on tropes that we see a lot in romance. This couple were sweet and gentle and the communication was just *chef’s kiss*.
July 30, 2023
great read
A really emotional story how the macho image of rugby players can show that underneath there’s a true life normal bloke enjoying life and love with his partner.
A really emotional story how the macho image of rugby players can show that underneath there’s a true life normal bloke enjoying life and love with his partner.
November 22, 2024
When I realized this was a fake dating trope book, I wasn't that keen. But as I read it I found that I didn't mind as much because it twisted that trope a little.
I appreciated the way this book delved a little deeper into the emotional turmoil that drove many of the characters actions.
Both MMCs were so sweet with each other that I was able to overlook some of my nitpicks with the pacing, some typos, and some plot inconsistencies that could have been caught in editing.
I appreciated the way this book delved a little deeper into the emotional turmoil that drove many of the characters actions.
Both MMCs were so sweet with each other that I was able to overlook some of my nitpicks with the pacing, some typos, and some plot inconsistencies that could have been caught in editing.
October 20, 2026
Ahhhhh... The topic of queer bullying... Something most gay men experience... The trauma caused by these experiences was written with respect with regard of the trigger-possibility.
This is book 2 of the series, and continues the MM romance development with different characters, but the right level of spice, again.
This is book 2 of the series, and continues the MM romance development with different characters, but the right level of spice, again.
October 19, 2023
my favorite!!!
I’ve only recently gotten into sport romance but this is my favorite by far. I knew there had to be more to Finn since the first book but I never knew I’d love him this much. His lesson on consent had me in tears. This will be a definite reread for sure!
I’ve only recently gotten into sport romance but this is my favorite by far. I knew there had to be more to Finn since the first book but I never knew I’d love him this much. His lesson on consent had me in tears. This will be a definite reread for sure!
December 23, 2023
Do you know how difficult it is to find good rugby fiction? Especially good rugby fiction with Welsh characters! This book is everything I've been looking for the last couple of years.
March 4, 2026
This book lives rent free in my head, for their relationship and how it progresses and how the mcs need each other for protection and emotional comfort.
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