Against the Playbook
Paigton18
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  • Reads 1,110
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  • Parts 35
  • Time 2h 59m
Paigton18
Ongoing, First published Oct 07
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Ava Harding is ready to chase her dream of becoming a sports journalist, and college is the perfect place to start. With her brother Eli being a star player on the football team, Ava gets an exclusive opportunity to report on every game, diving headfirst into the world of college football. But when her brother's best friend, Cole Michaels-the charming, talented quarterback-steps into the spotlight, Ava finds herself facing more than just the pressures of her career.

What started as harmless flirting quickly turns into something deeper. Cole isn't just another player in Ava's story-he's the guy who remembers her favourite childhood snacks, buys her sunflowers, and sees through her ambition-driven exterior. Yet, with Eli watching every move and unaware of the growing tension between his sister and best friend, Ava is torn between her budding romance and keeping their relationship a secret.

Navigating her role as a journalist while falling for her brother's best friend, Ava faces the ultimate balancing act: can she stay professional while her heart is on the line? And as the season heats up both on and off the field, how long can she and Cole keep their feelings from coming to the surface?

A tale of forbidden romance, ambition, and the undeniable spark of first love.
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