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Love is closer than you think in this forced-proximity football rom-com for fans of Rachel Reid, Casey McQuiston and Cat Sebastian.

Aleksandar Yelich was ready to hang up his boots.
Now his marriage has disintegrated, he's doubting his abilities as a captain, and the premiership he's spent his career chasing seems permanently out of reach.

Ryker Elliot settled down with the love of his life.
Or so he thought. A bad break-up puts him on the road to Melbourne and a job with the Brunswick Falcons. He doesn't know anything about AFL, but a fresh start sounds perfect.

Aleks needs to stay focused. Ryker has to keep it professional.
When Aleks offers Ryker his spare room, neither of them anticipates friendship, let alone a very inconvenient attraction. Still, nothing can come of it. Aleks has a flag to win, and Ryker isn't looking for love . . . right?