The Greatest Game: A spicy enemies to lovers soccer romance

Tara Sexton

May 2026 · Sold by Penguin

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She's met her match. But will the winner take all or lose everything?

Marcee Ackerman's dream job as head football coach at Pemberton Prep is turning into a nightmare. Her new boss has given her an ultimatum—win the state championship or she’s fired. To make matters worse, Pemberton's rival school hires hotshot ex-England player Remington Lockley as their new coach. How can she compete against a world-class pro?

To keep her job and her reputation safe, Marcee will do whatever it takes. But one steamy encounter with Remy has thrown her plans off-course. Falling for the enemy may be just what Marcee's boss needs to get rid of her for good, yet she is powerless to resist as she gets to know the real Remy behind the tabloid scandals.

Football is life, but love is the greatest game of all. Even Marcee’s competitiveness might not be enough for her to win...

This steamy sports romance is perfect for fans of Meryl Wilsner, Amy Lea and Elena Armas.

What readers are saying about The Greatest Game

‘I really enjoyed the characters and their dynamics. How these two rivals grow in their own right and for each other was great. Their chemistry was giving fantastic.’ Reader Review

‘I really, really liked this book... I have enjoyed soccer since my son was a little boy and so this book hits that favourite genre.’ Reader Review

‘Why was this so goddamn good?!’ Reader Review

‘If you enjoy sports romance, definitely check this one out.’ Reader Review

‘The slow burn in this book is the read deal. Single POV, slow burn, forbidden romance and authentic football energy, this one really does have it all. If sports romance if your thing, don’t sleep on this one.’ Reader Review.

She's met her match. But will the winner take all or lose everything? Marcee Ackerman's dream job as head football coach at Pemberton Prep is turning into a nightmare. Her new boss has given her an ultimatum—win the state championship or she’s fired. To make matters worse, Pemberton's rival schoo...

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About the author

Tara is based in Arkansas and in between working and spiriting her two kids around to activities, she writes contemporary romance and fantasy that explores women embracing their sexuality and power, realistic and flawed love, and smart mouthed heroines. Tara is an avid sports fan in her soccer mom era and can often be found on the sidelines of a game, cheering on her girls and plotting her next book.

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