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Sports Romance · Contemporary Romance

The Rival’s Kiss

By Briar L. Clane

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Lila Hart does not lose easily.

Published May 6, 2026

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Lila Hart does not lose easily.

As the fierce captain of Havenbrook’s soccer team, Lila has spent years proving she belongs on the field. She is disciplined, competitive, and determined to be known for her talent, not for who she dates.

Mateo Cruz is everything she should avoid. He is Westbridge’s charming star player, her biggest rival, and the guy who just scored the winning goal against her team. Lila wants a rematch. Mateo wants her attention.

When a charity showcase forces them to train together, their rivalry becomes harder to ignore. The passes get sharper. The arguments get more personal. And one rain-soaked almost-kiss threatens to turn their private tension into public gossip.

Lila is terrified that wanting Mateo will make people take her less seriously. Mateo is determined to prove he sees her strength, not just the story everyone else wants to tell.

On the field, they are rivals. Off the field, they might be something more dangerous.

The Rival’s Kiss is a short sports romance about rivalry, respect, chemistry, and the kind of love that does not steal the spotlight, but stands beside it.

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