The Rival Darling is a story about love, heartbreak, and the unexpected places where second chances can be found.

When seventeen-year-old Violet is left devastated by the captain of her school’s ice hockey team, she makes a vow: never again will she date a jock. Determined to show everyone, including herself, that she’s moved on, Violet takes a daring step  she turns to the most unlikely candidate to be her fake boyfriend  her ex’s fiercest competitor, the enigmatic Reed Darling, captain of the rival Ransom Devils.

Reed, known across town as The Rival Darling, is gorgeous, dangerous, and endlessly intriguing. Whispers follow him wherever he goes — stories of wild antics, broken hearts, and a cold, ruthless attitude both on and off the rink. The plan is simple: pretend to date Reed long enough for Violet’s ex to notice and regret everything he lost.

But nothing about Reed is simple. Despite the heated rivalry between their schools and Reed’s notorious reputation, Violet soon sees cracks in his hardened exterior. The boy who everyone warned her about might just be the one who understands her the most. As the lines between real and fake blur, Violet struggles to stick to her strict “relationship rules” — rules Reed seems determined to break, one charming smile at a time.

In The Rival Darling, Violet faces a battle not just with lingering heartbreak, but with her own fears about trust, loyalty, and love. Can a relationship that started with revenge turn into something real? Or will Violet’s heart once again be left out in the cold?

Perfect for readers who love slow-burn romance, witty banter, and swoon-worthy bad boys, The Rival Darling is an addictive, heart-melting novel that reminds us sometimes the person we least expect might just be the one we need most.

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