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Playing Dirty

by C.E. Ricci · Leighton U #4

2025 · 452 pages

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About this book

When your sworn nemesis becomes your step-brother, things get complicated—especially when he's the captain of the rival baseball team and absolutely infuriating in every possible way. Madden Hastings has been Madden Hastings has been your favorite person to hate since day one, but now you're forced to share a house, and the tension crackling between you is becoming impossible to ignore. As forbidden attraction starts to blur the lines between rivalry and something dangerously close to love, you're faced with an impossible choice: loyalty to your team or a chance at real happiness. This rivals-to-lovers college romance will have your heart racing with steamy chemistry, genuine conflict, and all the messy feelings that come when you fall for the last person you should ever want.

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