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Two Rivals. One Kiss. No Going Back.
For Alex, it’s always been about winning. Focused, confident, and unapologetically out, he’s ready to dominate the season. But the moment rising wildcard Leo steps onto his court, Alex’s composure cracks.
Leo is everything Alex shouldn’t want: gorgeous, infuriating, and hiding something behind that devastatingly calm serve. Their matches aren’t just about the score—they’re charged, high-stakes battles where every rally feels like foreplay. Until one stolen kiss pushes them past the point of no return.
Now, rivalry and desire collide in every glance, every tense moment across the net. The game has never been this addictive… and the price of losing has never been this high.
From Jamie Penrose, author of the five star rated Always Us, comes a scorching new story of competition, surrender, and the fine line between love and defeat.
For Alex, it’s always been about winning. Focused, confident, and unapologetically out, he’s ready to dominate the season. But the moment rising wildcard Leo steps onto his court, Alex’s composure cracks.
Leo is everything Alex shouldn’t want: gorgeous, infuriating, and hiding something behind that devastatingly calm serve. Their matches aren’t just about the score—they’re charged, high-stakes battles where every rally feels like foreplay. Until one stolen kiss pushes them past the point of no return.
Now, rivalry and desire collide in every glance, every tense moment across the net. The game has never been this addictive… and the price of losing has never been this high.
From Jamie Penrose, author of the five star rated Always Us, comes a scorching new story of competition, surrender, and the fine line between love and defeat.
187 pages, ebook
Published October 25, 2025
About the author
Jamie Penrose
2 books2 followersJamie Penrose writes emotional and high-heat gay romance that makes you ache before making you believe in love again.
He crafts MM Romance stories where two men get to hold each other, want each other, and stay with each other, embracing a genuine connection and a happily ever after that is worth the fight.
Jamie specializes in compelling narratives often set in captivating, intimate spaces, filled with flirty boys, and deep emotional intimacy. He crafts intimate, high-heat scenes that deepen the emotional stakes between his characters. His protagonists navigate the terrifying thrill of wanting someone so badly it scares you, and the risk of choosing a love that changes everything.
You can expect high-heat and hard-won happy ever afters (HEAs) in every book.
He crafts MM Romance stories where two men get to hold each other, want each other, and stay with each other, embracing a genuine connection and a happily ever after that is worth the fight.
Jamie specializes in compelling narratives often set in captivating, intimate spaces, filled with flirty boys, and deep emotional intimacy. He crafts intimate, high-heat scenes that deepen the emotional stakes between his characters. His protagonists navigate the terrifying thrill of wanting someone so badly it scares you, and the risk of choosing a love that changes everything.
You can expect high-heat and hard-won happy ever afters (HEAs) in every book.
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October 21, 2025
Alex and Leo are rivals on the tennis court but one unexpected kiss changes everything. What follows is a slow unraveling of boundaries, where lust, love, and unexpected friendship collide in the high stakes world of competitive tennis. I definitely loved this story. Seeing Alex and Leo navigate the sports world while also navigating the dynamic of a relationship of an out gay man and a man that hasn’t found himself yet. This story will definitely shatter you but put you back together. This MM romance is a captivating rivals-to-lovers story that explores gay awakening, self discovery, and the undeniable pull of attraction. Tense, emotional, and brimming with chemistry, it’s a must read for fans of rival romance with a passionate payoff.
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