The Big Game: A brand new spicy sports romance to fall in love with in 2025

A sassy, spicy and hilarious sports romcom for fans of Emily Henry and Meghan Quinn. Miss Congeniality meets the Superbowl! 'A really fun, spicy read…I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys Elle Kennedy or Grace Reilly books' 'Once upon a time, those lips would have curved with a tender smile while his eyes would have roamed across my face, like he was reading a book and he enjoyed the words. Now his expression is stony as if he no longer sees anything worth his interest…' Spicy ????????? TOUCHDOWN FOR LOVE It’s been years since Lily’s heart was shattered by her college sweetheart and star quarterback, Tate Donaghue. Now, he’s a high-profile NFL player, and unfortunately for Lily, her latest security assignment. For Tate, Lily left all those years ago without so much as a backward glance let alone an explanation. But pretending he’s in love with her now is easier than he’d like to admit… With the countdown on to the biggest game in the NFL’s history and the threat level intensifying, can Lily and Tate move on from the past – or will they fumble the ball, and their relationship, when it matters most? Tropes: Forced Proximity Enemies to lovers Second chance romance Fake dating Readers can't get enough of The Big Game: ????? 'The spicy scenes were hot!' 'I devoured this in a single sitting…truly delivered on the Miss Congeniality premise' 'Dammit was I entertained! I couldn't flip the pages fast enough… I love seeing a FIERCE female in action!' 'A fun and spicy sports romance…If you're looking for a sports romance with spice and Miss Congeniality vibes, read this book!' 'Had me gripped from the prologue, it was such a unique take on a sports romance…I read the whole thing in one sitting!' 'The spicy scenes were delicious' 'Fast-paced, and the second chance + enemies to lovers romance happened in a really satisfactory way ??' 'I flew through this book…it's just that good' 'These two had a bumpy journey to a HEA, but it was a fun and entertaining read' As the tension between Lily and Tate escalates, the readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from the heartbreak of their past to the exhilarating anticipation of their future. The contemporary romantic novel, The Big Game, is a testament to Cassie Connor's ability to weave a story that is as gripping as it is heartwarming. For fans of Meghan Quinn (Till Summer Do Us Part), Lyla Sage (Wild and Wrangled), Liz Tomforde (Play Along), Sarah Adams (Beg, Borrow, or Steal), and Camilla Isley (The Roommate Experiment). HarperCollins 2025