The TikTok sensation, now with new exclusive content Enemies become lovers in this sizzling sports romance about taking a chance on love when life's taught you it's a losing game. Oliver Bergman is a beloved rising soccer star, all sunshine smiles and the heart of their team's spirit. To make matters worse, he's obscenely attractive. In short: he's genetically designed to get under misanthropic, miserable Gavin's aggravated skin. Ten years older than Oliver and a legendary player at the end of his career, Gavin Hayes is the team's demanding captain. He's also a giant-albeit gorgeous-grump who lives to rain on Oliver's parade. Especially when Oliver and Gavin are named co-captains of the team. Sick of their hostility, Coach gives them an ultimatum: put an end to their enmity or say goodbye to being captains. Forced to finally to lower their guards, Gavin and Oliver realize that they also have chemistry off the field and it's fueled by something much more powerful than competition--an explosive attraction.
Published by Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 04, 2026
With enough heat and heart to melt an ice rink,it'seasy to understand whyHeated Rivalryhas become such a phenomenon. The steamy HBO series about two young hockey stars who fall in love is based on abook of the same namebyRachel Reid, part of herGame Changersseries. Learn more about the bestselling series and get our recommendations for every kind of fan.
There's something especially sexy about romances involving elite athletes, and with the Olympics happening this month, we're enjoying reading sports romances. Here are some of our favorites!
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