Catch and Cradle

Becca Thorne has a singular focus: leading her university rugby team to a championship victory. As the captain, she expects discipline, dedication, and absolutely no distractions. That plan unravels the moment she meets her new teammate, a transfer student whose presence on the pitch is as disruptive as it is magnetic. There is a jagged, undeniable chemistry between them, but the stakes are dangerously high. With the team dynamic hanging in the balance and the looming pressure of the season, their growing connection remains a strictly guarded secret. What begins as a clash of personalities quickly burns into a series of stolen moments and intense, forbidden trysts hidden away from the prying eyes of their peers. This is a story about the tension between professional ambition and the pull of an unexpected heart. It captures the raw, kinetic energy of sport and the breathless vulnerability of falling for the one person you should keep at a distance. Lyrical, passionate, and deeply character-driven, this romance masterfully balances the heat of secret attraction with the emotional stakes of finding where you truly belong. If you love stories where the competition is fierce but the love is fiercer, this is a must-read.