Playing for Keeps

Falling for your former best friend? Never a good idea.

Ethan Lewis is the joker of his rugby team, the guy who's always up for a good time. The only thing that can wipe the smile from his face is any mention of his former best friend. Luke was the one bright spot in Ethan's messed up childhood and losing his friendship was the most difficult thing he's ever had to cope with. Ethan knows he broke the bro-code by hooking up with Luke's sister, but the result was his son—and he wouldn't change that for the world. When he hears Luke's signed a contract to play for his team, Ethan decides he's going to do everything he can to get his best friend back.

Luke's returned to New Zealand from playing rugby overseas, determined to achieve his lifelong dream and make the national team. And he's not about to let Ethan's presence distract him. So what if one of his new teammates is the person who shredded his heart? Luke's moved past that, and he's happy now with his new boyfriend. There's no way he's falling back under Ethan's spell.

But it turns out no matter how good you are at evading the opposition, there's one thing you can never escape—and that's the love of your life.

Contains mature themes.

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Release date

Audiobook: October 6, 2026