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Cross the Line

A steamy fake-dating college sports romance (Stratton University Book 2)
Brief Description
An addictive fake-dating college sports romance for fans of Elle Kennedy, Hannah Cowan and Peyton Corinne from a bestselling Australian romance author. Nora Robertson has two rules—remain invisible and don't tell anyone you're the anonymous author of the hottest romance series in the country. When her... Read More
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Cross the Line

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An addictive fake-dating college sports romance for fans of Elle Kennedy, Hannah Cowan and Peyton Corinne from a bestselling Australian romance author.

Nora Robertson has two rules—remain invisible and don't tell anyone you're the anonymous author of the hottest romance series in the country.

When her family starts grilling her about being perpetually single, she needs a wedding date fast. Cue Zayden Stark—a charming, chaotic bad boy. Her best friend's brother.

Between the mounting pressure of football and grades that could risk him losing his scholarship, the last thing Zayden needs is a distraction.

So Nora and Zayden strike a deal—tutoring in exchange for a plus-one. But as steamy nights blur the line between fake and real, Nora begins to realise that she and Zayden might be taking their fake romance way too far.

With their past coming back to haunt them, and a stalker threatening to expose their secrets to the world, Nora and Zayden may have taken on more than they bargained for.

These two may be total opposites, but they might be exactly what the other needs.

Filled with sizzling chemistry and a suspenseful twist, Cross the Line is perfect if you're looking for:

  • Fake dating
  • College football romance
  • Best friend's brother
  • Forced proximity
  • Dual POV
  • Australian setting
  • Spice

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761354519

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Lauren Jackson is an Australian author and an avid reader. Her hobby of writing stories developed into a passion when she discovered an online writing website at age fourteen. Since 2012, she has garnered thousands of followers and millions of views on her stories, which have helped grow and develop her love of writing. Lauren loves to write steamy romances (with a little mystery) and is always writing a new book.

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