Holding the Line

She has to prove she earned her spot. He can't afford the distraction of falling for her. Neither one counted on falling anyway.Reese Calloway has spent two years training for one shot at making the Ashcombe Ravens as the team's first female kicker - and the moment she finally earns it, her father becomes head coach, and Cole Ferris, the boy who broke her heart in high school and missed her brother's memorial game, becomes her holder on every single field goal. Cole has one season left to prove his arm is worth an NFL scout's attention, and getting tangled up with his coach's daughter is the last complication he needs. But six days a week of trusting each other with a football turns into trusting each other with everything else, and when a leaked story threatens both of their futures, Cole has to decide once and for all whether he's brave enough to choose her out loud.Inside you'll find:- A slow-burn, dual-POV enemies-to-lovers college football romance- A fierce heroine proving herself on her own terms, on and off the field- A wounded quarterback learning to show up instead of running away- A grief-honoring subplot about family, memory, and second chances- A swoony senior-night grand gesture and a happily-ever-after worth cheering forPerfect for readers who love coach's-daughter tropes, forced proximity, small-college sports settings, and a slow burn that finally, fully ignites - plus book clubs and gift-givers looking for a clean, emotional sports romance with real heart.