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★★★★☆ 3.97 • Goodreads

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Craving that blistering enemies-to-lovers heat you devoured in Icebreaker by Hannah Grace? Let The Rivalry by Nikki Sloane fuel your next obsession.

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Why It's Your Next Read

  • Football rivalry sparks *even hotter* proximity
  • Banter so sharp it cuts deep
  • Feminist heat: her pleasure takes center
  • Trope-heavy dopamine hit, zero stress

If Icebreaker left you breathless with its college rink tension, The Rivalry cranks the heat even higher with football-fueled proximity that refuses to let up. You'll find the same sharp-edged banter that made Nate and Anastasia irresistible—only here, every verbal sparring match lands harder, building chemistry so combustible it practically ignites the page. The steam? Unapologetically feminist, centering her pleasure with the kind of consent-forward intimacy that feels both empowering and scorching.

If you thought Icebreaker was hot, The Rivalry will leave you wrecked.

This is your same low-stress, trope-heavy escape wrapped in fresh rivalry dynamics. Goal-driven heroine, redeemable alpha, and a dopamine-hit ending that never makes you work too hard for the payoff.

If you thought Icebreaker was hot, The Rivalry will leave you wrecked.

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What Readers Are Saying

"… *scratches chin* Whatever the case may be, I have never been more happy to be wrong about judging a book by the first few chapters. Because The Rivalry was a fun and sexy ride that I enjoyed with a goofy smile on my face and a burn in my ovaries." Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾, Goodreads
"I adored Kayla and Jay,they are so sweet and cute together but also super hot and passionate. I loved their banter there is so much tension between them. Kayla is a great heroine, she is sassy and cute." Pavlina Read more sleep less blog, Goodreads
"I appreciated that they were both athletes and had to juggle a lot to try and make a long distance relationship work. This is a great forbidden sports romance!" Jessica, Goodreads

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