This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine!
The first rule for a drama-free senior year? Don’t fall for the mysterious new football transfer. A swoony young adult romance full of undeniable chemistry and school spirit perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Friday Night Lights, from the author of Heart Check.
When Sabrina and Tyler meet by accident outside (okay, inside) the football locker rooms, it’s not a big deal. After a rocky summer, Sabrina is focused on leading the Spirit Committee to its best year ever, while Tyler is eager to leave behind the mess from his old school with a second chance playing football as a transfer. Neither is looking for romance.
But as the team’s newest (and most eligible) varsity athlete, Tyler is suddenly the center of attention. And Sabrina is busy dodging Ryan, her longtime flirtationship who is determined to take her to the homecoming dance. Ryan is exactly the kind of chaos Sabrina doesn’t need, so she asks Tyler to go as friends instead. Eager to fend off other unwanted advances, Tyler is happy to accept.
Of course, this was before Sabrina realized Tyler is Ryan’s cousin. But as long as they’re just friends, everything should be fine. Tyler is less willing to ignore the connection he feels toward Sabrina, but he’s also desperate to keep his past buried. When the chemistry between them becomes impossible to deny, can their carefully laid plans survive the fallout, or will secrets and social pressure threaten everything they’ve built?
Published by: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Expected Publication: September 1, 2026
Why I’m Waiting: I read Heart Check last year and it was amazing! I can’t wait to get my hands on this one now as it’s my favorite sport and it used one of my favorite characters from Heart Check. I’m sure already this one is going to SLAP! Plus, I’m not sure if you saw this cover, but man I think I like this one more than the other. I can’t wait to see what the edges look like too! And it comes out right at football season! I’m sure that was on purpose lol And it was 100% the right call!
What about you? Do you like sports romances? Have you read the other in this series? Let me know in the comments!
Cute pick! Not my kind of read but I hope you positively adore it once you get to read it!
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