This is a sequel to my first book, Against the playbook. Ellie Crawford has it all, fame, fortune, and a career most athletes can only dream of. As one of the NFL's top wide receivers, she's just signed with the New York Jets, securing her legacy in the sport she's dedicated her life to. Off the field, she's thriving too, her name is everywhere, her nightlife is wild, and she's in a steady, comfortable relationship. By all accounts, she's winning. Juliet Baldwin is just as successful, CEO of Baldwin Lux, a multi-billion-dollar empire that dominates the luxury industry. Ruthless, polished, and untouchable, she's spent the last few years shaping her legacy in a world where there's no room for weakness. Love? That was a distraction. One she convinced herself she left behind. It's been six years since Ellie and Juliet walked away from each other, both believing they were better off apart. But when fate pulls them back into the same city, old wounds resurface, old sparks reignite, and suddenly, the lines between past and present start to blur.

Landry De Blaise Van Haren is a trailblazer in the world of sports. At 26, she becomes the first female and first intersex athlete ever drafted into the NBA, breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport. Born to a French duchess and an intersex female Army Lieutenant General from New Orleans, Landry's upbringing bridges the elegance of French aristocracy and the vibrant resilience of the American South. Raised by her Papy Sol in the U.S., Landry found her identity on the basketball court. After starting on the women's team at Iowa, she boldly switched to the men's team for her final college years, proving herself every step of the way. When familial duty called her back to Paris, she put her career on hold to support her mother, the Duchess. But her passion couldn't be contained for long, and she seized her second chance when the NBA came knocking. Now drafted by the Phoenix Suns, Landry's historic entry into the league shakes the sports world. During her third game, a play sends her crashing courtside - and into the lap of Kendall Jenner. Their instant chemistry captures the media's attention, setting the stage for a new chapter in Landry's already remarkable journey.