by K. Bromberg
First published 2025
She tells Alexander Hardy exactly what she thinks when he stands her up. The British soccer star doesn't impress her, even with his fame and sex symbol status. Their third encounter changes everything. A bet puts them together for one month. She'll repair his damaged reputation with media and fans. He'll support her struggling soccer academy and the kids who look up to him. Alexander sees this as punishment. She sees it as survival for her academy. His accent and gray eyes don't matter. His fit body and dirty mouth won't distract her. She refuses to care that he shows up for the kids every day or looks at her like he wants more. They live in different worlds with different realities. But weeks together reveal similarities she never expected. The man who cared about no one now focuses on her. His time at the academy ends soon. His obligations in Britain call him back. They need to decide if their connection has any chance of lasting.
Genres: romance, sports, contemporary-romance, sports-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
336 pages · Paperback · JKB Publishing, LLC