Rival Darling
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2024 · Est. 9.5 hour read

Rival Darling

By Alexandra Moody

Book #1 in the The Darling Devils Series series

A fake romance with a notorious rival challenges Violet's vow to avoid jocks.

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372 pages· 103,381 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
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Violet swore off dating jocks after heartbreak, but to prove she's moved on, she enlists Reed, her ex's rival, as a fake boyfriend. Known for his bad boy reputation, Reed is determined to break through Violet's defenses and show her there's more to him than rumors suggest. As their pretend relationship blurs into reality, Violet must decide if breaking her own rules is worth the risk. Can Reed change her mind, or will their rivalry keep them apart?

From the publisher

She’s got one rule: never date a jock. He’ll do whatever it takes to break it.When seventeen-year-old Violet is left heartbroken by the captain of her school’s ice hockey team, she vows to never date a jock again. But, in an attempt to prove she’s moved on, she turns to the most unlikely person-her ex’s biggest rival, the notorious captain of the Ransom Devils.Reed Darling is gorgeous, mysterious and intimidating, both on and off the ice. Wild rumors constantly circulate about him, and the only thing people love to talk about more than his hockey skills are his exploits as a ruthless heartbreaker and bad boy. Who better to serve as Violet’s fake boyfriend until her ex gets the message, right?But despite the intense rivalry between their two schools and Reed’s infamous reputation, Violet soon starts to wonder if there’s more to him than the gossip suggests. And while she tries her best to control their ‘relationship’ with a list of strict guidelines, Reed has other ideas. He’s set his sights on winning her over and is determined to show Violet he’s not the guy everyone thinks he is.She should have known better than to make a deal with a devil because this one is going to break all her rules.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
372
Words
103,381
Reading age
13–18
Audience
Young Adult
Themes & topics
Books about hockeyBooks about social themesBooks about dating and courtshipBooks about high school rivalriesBooks about first love
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Publication
Published
March 26, 2024
First published
March 23, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780645816860

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