Beneath the Stands – (Sugarlake) by Emily McIntire (Paperback)

West Brooks is football royalty, carrying pressure, legacy, and expectations on his back. When he collides with a woman who refuses to be dazzled by fame, their connection sparks into something messy, addictive, and impossible to ignore, forcing both of them to face what they?ve been hiding.
__ Wandering Novels Vibe:
Think stadium lights after midnight, bruised hearts under shoulder pads, secret kisses in empty hallways, adrenaline humming through the dark, and desire wrapped in rivalry and reputation.
_ Vibe Check:
__ charged sports setting __ intense chemistry __ emotional baggage everywhere __ secretive late-night tension __ wounded hearts healing badly _ addictive dramatic energy
__ Tropes:
__ Emotional Trauma __ Protective Romance __ Opposites Attract __ Slow Burn __ Secret Past __ Strong Female Lead
___ Spice Rating:
____________ High
__ Wandering Novels Note:
Sometimes the loudest cheers happen while two people are quietly falling apart for each other.