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He was invisible. Until he wasn't.
Devin Nielson spent freshman year as a ghost on campus-a blur of bad hair, braces, and oversized hoodies. After a humiliating encounter, he makes a desperate, impossible promise to his skeptical football coach: Give me one summer to change everything.
Returning to his family's farm, Devin trades anonymity for grueling labor. One rep, one hay bale, one transformation at a time. When he returns for sophomore year, he's unrecognizable: all sharp edges, dark confidence, and hard-earned muscle. The world finally sees him, and it's exhilarating.
But attention is complicated. There's Emma, the smart, fiery redhead who liked the shy guy behind the glasses and isn't afraid to call out the new arrogance. And there's Sabrina, the gorgeous, provocative blonde who only wants the shiny new trophy-and will play dirty to get it.
As Devin fights for a spot on the team and a future he never dreamed possible, he must learn that the hardest hits don't always come on the field. True strength isn't about a perfect body; it's about choosing who you are, and who you're for.
A steamy, heartfelt coming-of-age story about glow-ups, growing pains, and the girl who loved you before you knew how to love yourself.