Thank you to @iluvredbull for this request - non canon-divergent AU fic recs! These 20 Hollanov fics are set in completely different universes than Heated Rivalry.
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the lines are all but drawn | M | 1/1 | 7.3k | AU - Online Dating, Miscommunication, Getting Back Together
He thought that he would have to run out of people soon. Surely, there had to be a finite number of queer men in the area, and he’d run out of options eventually. Then, he could really delete the app, and accept his life as a perpetual bachelor and probable hermit.
He should have known. In retrospect, he should have fucking known it was only a matter of time.
Shane was swiping mindlessly, leaning against his kitchen island, killing time before he left for work, when a new profile popped up across his feed. He recognized him instantly from that stupid mirror selfie, one that he had sent Shane right after he had taken it in some shitty coffee shop bathroom downtown.
He’d know him anywhere.
Or, Shane keeps seeing his ex on dating apps, and it's driving him insane.
Young and Hopelessly Smitten by @beforejuko | G | 1/1 | 8.8k | AU - Childhood Friends, Pre-Relationship, Friends-To-Lovers
“Ilya Rozanov,” Shane repeats slowly, letting himself taste the words. He grins. “Wow. You’re, like, a really good player. How come you’re in Canada for summer camp? Is that weird to ask? Sorry if that’s weird. I just meant-”
Shane is cut off by a hand on his mouth. He flushes.
“Too fast,” Ilya says. “My English… not good.”
“Sorry,” Shane mumbles into Ilya’s hand. Ilya grins and shakes his head, curls dancing, as he pulls his hand away.
“Is okay. Slow words. Okay?”
This year marks thirteen year Shane Hollander's third summer at Coach Marakov's elite hockey training camp. In attendance for the first time: Ilya Rozanov, visiting from Russia. Shane isn't the most sociable, and Ilya's English isn't the greatest, yet the unlikely duo soon become the best of friends.
It's just one summer, but it makes a world of difference.
My Hopes Are Prone To Elevate | E | 24/24 | 106.6k | Friends To Lovers, Soft Hockey Boys, Slow Burn, Yearning
Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander are two consecutive number one draft picks for the Ottawa Centaurs. After a year playing in Russia, Ilya joins Shane to begin their rookie year, and they navigate the start of their careers together.
Answering the question: what if Ilya and Shane had been drafted to the same team?
Inspired by every rookie bestie dynamic duo in the NHL that made you think, "what if they kissed???"
What You're Looking For by @iammistressofmyfate | E | 22/22 | 99.9k | Sex Worker Ilya, Inexperienced Shane, Falling In Love
Shane Hollander is inexperienced when it comes to dating men. He's been out for a while and wants to build his confidence, so he meets up with Ilya, an escort, per a friend's recommendation. Ilya is an excellent teacher and all the things Shane could want in a man, but this is Ilya's job. Shane needs to decide what to do about the feelings he has for Ilya; stick things out and ultimately get his heart broken or break it off now before he gets in too deep.
Russia's Greatest Love Machine | E | 2/2 | 21.2k | AU - Different First Meeting, Porn Star Ilya Rozanov, Hockey Player Shane Hollander
“Holy shit, dude,” Hayden whispers, too loudly, as he pulls Shane away. “No way you were just talking to Ilya Rozanov.”
“Uh, yeah. We just met. Wait, did he lie to me?” Shane asks, looking back over his shoulder where Ilya is now standing next to a short but very muscular woman with long black hair. “What does he play?”
Hayden stops, so Shane does too.
“You don’t know who that was?”
Shane makes a face that says ‘no shit’, and waits for an answer.
“Dude. You are so innocent. Ilya Rozanov, ‘Russia’s Greatest Love Machine’?” Hayden says, like it’s obvious.
Shane looks at him blankly, and then Hayden laughs. Not like, a chuckle. He full on cackles, bending over like he can’t even contain it. “Man, he’s like prolific.”
“At what?” Shane snaps, because he’s getting really sick of not being in on the joke.
“He’s a porn star, man.”
“A-” Shane says, swallowing thickly. “What?”
Ilya is a porn star, Shane is a hockey player, and their paths cross.
don't leave me high (don't leave me dry) | E | 15/19 | 175k+ | AU - College/University, AU - Teammates, Sex Lessons, Hurt/Comfort
hollyadmirals24: Male seeking help improving at oral sex. Clean, ready to learn and willing to host. M only. Strictly platonic. Message for details.
or: after a disastrous night with rose, shane puts a drunken ad on craigslist asking for help with oral sex. his teammate, ilya, replies.
(Note: I almost never post WIPs in my fic rec posts but this is truly my favorite Hollanov AU to date.)
No Chance! by @princesscas-ao3 | T | 1/1 | 4.6k | AU - College/University, Comedy, Fluff, Developing Relationship
Shane is failing statistics. Enter Ilya, his new study group partner who seems to know everything about the class.
a series of unfortunate events | G | 1/1 | 1.1k | Social Media, Crack, Ilya Is A Flop YouTuber
VLOG #1: "I let the WORST rated BARBER in Montreal do my hair."
Ilya: So I would like a low taper fade.
Shane: Do you mind if i have my airpods in while doing your hair?
Ilya: Not at all.
Shane: Great! In today's video i'm going to show you how to give a mean low taper fade step by step for beginners
or: Flop youtuber Ilya is trying to revive 2019 by visiting the worst rated spots and it's somehow always…Shane?
Wolfbird by @opal-apparition | E | 9/? | 110k+ | AU - BDSM, Sex Worker Ilya Rozanov, Famous Shane Hollander, Plot With Porn
Shane Hollander is hockey’s closeted golden boy with everything to hide. Ilya Rozanov is a professional Dom with everything to lose and an expired visa.
Through their arrangement at a discreet Montreal kink bar, where NDAs protect secrets and sessions are charged per hour, they discover the most dangerous thing isn’t being caught—it’s wanting more than those hours allow.
(Note: This WIP has a to-be-determined chapter count, but I'm absolutely obsessed with it and can't recommend it enough.)
the moment of perception | E | 1/1 | 3.3k | AU - Stripper/Exotic Dancer, AU - Different First Meeting, Ilya Is A Stripper
Shane didn't want a lap dance until he saw him.
Or Ilya Rozanov is a stripper who looks really good in a thong and stilettos.
sweet locker | M | 1/1 | 3.9k | AU - College/University, Pining, Secret Crush, Misunderstandings
Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov play on the same team in college. However, for some inexplicable reason, Rozanov seems to hate Hollander's guts. Little does Hollander know that the one whose been leaving him love notes in his stall has been Rozanov all along.
Close to Me by @akirasstories | M | 6.9k |1/1 | AU - College/University, Roommates, Jealous Ilya Rozanov, Drunk Shane Hollander
“Your space is nice,” Hollander whispers back, leaning in, breath warm against Ilya’s chest. “Smells like mint.”
Ilya stops breathing.
Hollander’s eyes are half-lidded, dazed, soft in a way Ilya has never seen. “Ilya,” he murmurs.
And Ilya nearly chokes. The first name. His actual first name. Whispered like something intimate. Sacred. They’ve never called each other by their first name. Always Hollander. Always Rozanov. Ilya is so stunned he almost doesn’t process the next words, almost can’t translate them despite living in the States for almost four years now.
or: ilya is spiraling about what his roomate could be doing on a random tuesday night. he's not prepared when the night takes an unexpected turn.
(Note: Part one of the Hollanov College AU series.)
Tubes Of Neon Light, Refracted | E | 4/5 | 35.6k+ | AU - Stripper/Exotic Dancer, Stripper Ilya Rozanov, Hockey Player Shane Hollander, Falling In Love
His entire body felt tense as the door was pushed open. He trained his eyes on the floor, monologuing before he could stop himself,
“Just so you know, my buddies paid for this dance for me and I’m sure you’re very nice and very pretty and good at what you do but I’m actually gay so you can just- Do what you need to do but I don’t want you to be offended because I’m not as into this as you’re probably…usually…used to…”
He trailed away as he looked up, and met the eyes of the very tall, very broad, very handsome man leaning against the doorframe.
They stared at each other, and Shane blinked, struck dumb.
Or, the night of JJ's bachelor party, Shane is forced into a lap dance he very much does not want. Until he does, and everything changes.
wire to wire | E | 1/1 | 3.7k | Trans Shane Hollander, Trans Ilya Rozanov, Semi-Public Sex
"And this is Ilya," Svetlana said, turning to the person beside her. "He's my best friend, we grew up together in Russia."
When Ilya looked at him, Shane's throat dried up. He stuck out a hand blankly. "Shane Hollander."
keeping it professional | E | 1/1 | 4.9k | Dom/Sub, Professional Dominant, First Time
“So,” Ilya says at last. “Why do you hire a professional Dominant?”
Shane is grateful for Ilya’s timing. If he’d been drinking just then, he probably would have choked and spat tea all over the pavement.
“I don’t know. I liked the idea, I guess.” He swallows and risks a quick sideways look at Ilya. “Why do people usually hire you?”
You Are Heaven & Lies by @rozancv | E | 1/1 | 6.8k | AU - Escorts, Age Difference, Stockbroker Ilya Rozanov, Escort Shane Hollander
Ilya is not a good man; he isn't an upstanding citizen, he isn't a good husband, and he definitely isn't a good father. But, he thinks, fucking his son's boyfriend might be the worst thing he's ever done.
the customer is always wrong | G | 1/1 | 4.5k | AU - Modern Setting, Social Media, Crack
Review #4
⭐ (One Star) i am convinced the chef used to be a taxidermist because this chicken is drier than my grandma’s ashes.
Owner’s Response: and yet you licked the plate clean, you absolute freak. i watched the CCTV. see you tomorrow for your usual, i guess?
or: Ilya is always leaving shitty reviews wherever he eats until he meets his match in Shane.
lovers in the bathroom (and a line outside the door) | E | 1/1 | 3.9k | AU - Modern Setting, Trans Shane Hollander, First Meetings, Fluff And Smut
Shane looks up from where he’d been dissociating, staring at the design of the wood in the bar top. He’s face to face with the bartender, a shockingly tall, curly haired blond man. He’s wearing a sleek black button-up buttoned halfway, exposing his chest and a chain that Shane could just imagine dangling in his face. He raises his eyebrows, as if waiting for him to respond– Shane has to do a double take to make sure that he’s even talking to him at all.
“Me?” Shane points to himself.
The blond turns to look at the rest of the bar. “Is no one else here but you. So…”
Or Shane meets a handsome bartender after being stood up on a date. Bathroom shenanigans ensue.
No I'm not in love (Why would you think that?) | M | 1/1 | 6.8k | AU - College/University, Volleyball Player Shane, Hockey Player Ilya, Idiots In Love
Shane lets out a breathless laugh. “Can you imagine? Me and Ilya?”
Rose doesn’t say anything. There’s just a little smile on her face that makes Shane stop. “It’s really not as weird as you think. The only thing standing between you and him is the rivalry you made up.”
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Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are elite athletes at their university. Shane can't stand Ilya. Ilya loves Shane.
(Note: Part one of the University Shilya series.)
devil made the deal for me | E | 2/6 | 11.3k+ | College Hockey, Dubious Consent, Rivals To Lovers
When Shane Hollander first started looking for a part-time job to keep himself busy over the summer and earn some extra cash, he thought that he would end up scooping cookies and cream behind the counter of his local ice cream shop, or waiting on tables at the fancy restaurant that one of his friends’ parents owned.
He certainly didn’t expect to be face down, ass up in front of his laptop every night, moaning like a pornstar while thrusting a dildo in and out of his hole for the entire world to see.
Or: Shane is a camboy, and Ilya finds out. Now he's at the mercy of his worst rival who has no qualms about holding Shane’s secret over his head, but what is it really that Ilya wants from him?
