Giving Up the Game

In this electrifying sapphic romance from the bestselling author of Play You for It, the chemistry between a legendary soccer star and the daughter of a political dynasty offers them both a chance at love and redemption—but will the weight of fame and legacy keep them apart?

Cory Castillo and Rachel Dalton have been playing games their entire lives—just not the same kind.

Cory, a world-renowned soccer star, is fighting to stay on top as the sport threatens to outpace her. After four Olympics, five World Cups, and a lifetime on the field, the question of her retirement looms heavy. From the worried glances of her teammates to the endless questions from probing reporters and the undeniable struggle she’s starting to feel in her body, Cory feels the pressure. But life off the field is bleak, as she faces a messy, quietly unfolding divorce. She’s not ready to let go—of her career or the version of herself she still hopes to be.

Rachel has spent her entire life trying to outrun the role she’s always been expected to play as the daughter of a former mayor and granddaughter of a former governor. Politics is practically the family business—but after her first campaign falls short, she’s determined to forge a new path outside of her family name. Then she meets Cory Castillo, and their chemistry is electric. But Rachel knows this much: she doesn’t want the attention, she doesn’t want the scandal, and surely, she doesn’t want to fall for the woman who comes with both.

As the stress of fame and legacy wears on them separately, they find unexpected hope and a shared dream in each other. But with the Olympics on the horizon and their reputations on the line, Cory and Rachel must decide if they're willing to give up the games they were born to play to build a future on their own terms.

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