Rival Darling: The First in the Bestselling YA Ice Hockey Romance Series

Fall hard for the Darling Devils in Rival Darling, the heartstopping first book in this wholesome YA romance series by Alexandra Moody. Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Off-Campus, this novel delivers cute, clean, and wholesome fun vibes featuring fake dating, a slow burn, and an HEA (Happily Ever After).

Seventeen-year-old Violet vows never to date a jock again after being heartbroken by her school’s ice hockey captain. To prove she has moved on, she strikes a deal with the most unlikely person: Reed Darling, the notorious captain of the rival Ransom Devils team. Reed is gorgeous, mysterious, and rumored to be a ruthless heartbreaker. As Violet tries to control their fake relationship with strict guidelines, Reed is determined to break all her rules and show her there is more to him than the gossip suggests.

• YA Hockey Romance featuring a fake dating trope.
• Slow burn romance with a guaranteed Happily Ever After (HEA) and no cliffhanger.
• Wholesome and clean romance vibes suitable for older teens.
• First book in the Darling Devils series.
• Written by Alexandra Moody.

• Author: Moody, Alexandra
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Publication Date: February 13, 2025
• Print Length: 416 pages
• Reading Age: 14 years and up
• ISBN-13: 978-0008762247
• Dimensions: 129 x 32 x 198mm (Approx. 5.08 x 1.26 x 7.8 inches)
• Weight: 303g

Dive into the intense rivalry and unexpected romance of Rival Darling. If you enjoy clean, character-driven YA stories centered around sports, this is the perfect addition to your collection.