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Rival Darling

By Alexandra Moody
Series: Darling Devils
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Alexandra Moody's YA ice hockey rom-com—the first of the BookTok sensation Darling Devils series—will warm your heart! She has a (fake) date with a Devil . . . When Violet is left heartbroken by the captain of her school's ice hockey team, she vows never to... Read More
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Alexandra Moody's YA ice hockey rom-com—the first of the BookTok sensation Darling Devils series—will warm your heart!

She has a (fake) date with a Devil . . .

When Violet is left heartbroken by the captain of her school's ice hockey team, she vows never to date a jock again. But 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—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 Violet soon starts to wonder if there's more to Reed than the gossip suggests. And Reed is determined to win her over and show her he's not the guy everyone thinks he is. Is this jock about to break all her rules?

Series: Darling Devils

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  • Rival Darling
    Alexandra Moody's YA ice hockey rom-com—the first of the BookTok sensation Darling Devils series—will warm your heart! She has a (fake) date with a Devil . . . When Violet is left heartbroken by the captain of her school's ice hockey team, she vows never to date a jock again. But to prove she's moved on, she turns to the...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063457423

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Collins

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 416

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Alexandra Moody Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Series: Darling Devils Young Adult

About the Author

Alexandra Moody is the author of the Darling Devils series and several other romance novels for young adults. She lives in Adelaide, Australia, with her husband, their three kids, and a naughty dog. When she's not busy writing, you'll find her reading or spending time with her family. You can also find her online at @amoodyauthor.

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