Charlotte Davenport had all she could ever need, but nothing she ever really wanted. She had to live by the rules and expectations of her rich, controlling father, never allowed to truly be herself.
Alex Baker grew up not having anything at all, even the things he needed. He spent his life doing what he could to survive, believing he was meant to be alone, never letting anyone get close.
They both left everything they knew behind so they could attend a prestigious Ivy League school and make their dreams come true. Alex was chasing a career as a pro footballer, and Charlotte desperately wanted to stand on her own.
The catch? It wasn't the fresh start they hoped for. They already knew each other from high school, and it was hate at first sight. So different, they couldn't help but clash, and college became their new minefield.
But fate had other plans for them, and they couldn't escape it. A series of unexpected events unraveled their secrets, forcing them to question everything they thought they knew about each other. Suddenly, the lines got blurry, and with every touch, they hated each other a little bit less...
Mia Hill. College bound with an athletic scholarship. A go-getter with big dreams and a fully thought out plan to make sure they come true.
But with her father's release from prison looming and the inevitable stresses of adulting, everything she was once so sure of seems to slip away. And it all begins the summer before college when she finds herself working alongside Grayson Adler, football hotshot and player extraordinaire.
On his way to a bright future of his own, Grayson should be focused on two things as he heads to college. Football. And getting good grades so he can keep playing football.
What he wasn't counting on is Mia. The girl who grates his nerves more than anyone else. But who's also captivated him like no other.
They quickly find themselves fighting urges that they have absolutely no time for, and feelings that don't fit into their plans. But try as they might, they just can't seem to stay away from each other.
Grayson has always loved a challenge but getting closer to Mia is a game he's never played before. And as her past resurfaces, all the rules begin to change for their eyes.
But ready or not, it's time to start playing the game.