Deep End

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood plunges readers into a thrilling and passionate college romance set against the high-stakes world of competitive sports. This steamy narrative weaves the lives of two extraordinary athletes, showcasing their struggles to balance ambition, discipline, and burgeoning desire in the midst of their competitive careers.

Scarlett Vandermeer is a standout Junior at Stanford, a student-athlete excelling in platform diving. Her resolve to get into medical school and recover from a career-threatening injury defines her disciplined, no-nonsense approach to life. She keeps her head down, her focus unerring, and her heart shielded – or so she believes.

On the other side of the aquatics world is Lukas Blomqvist, the epitome of a focused champion. As the swim captain and a world champion swimmer, Lukas’s life is a testament to control and precision. His dedication to his sport has earned him gold medals and broken records, yet even he harbours secrets.

Their paths seemed destined never to cross, their worlds wholly separate. But when a closely held secret surfaces, the trajectories of their lives intertwine in unexpected ways. What begins as a simple, no-strings arrangement swiftly evolves into something neither had anticipated.

As the pressure mounts with the approach of the Olympics, the intensity of their attraction becomes undeniable. The relationship that was meant to be temporary and convenient starts to consume them, blurring the lines between ambition and passion, discipline and desire. Scarlett finds herself faced with a dilemma: stay the course of her meticulously planned future or dive into the uncertain waters of the heart.

Ali Hazelwood, acclaimed author of The Love Hypothesis, masterfully explores the complex dynamics of love, ambition, and personal growth in Deep End. Readers will be captivated by Scarlett and Lukas’s journey, rooting for them as they navigate the treacherous waters of love and competition.

With its blend of electric chemistry, heartfelt moments, and the relentless pursuit of dreams, Deep End is more than just a romance – it’s an exploration of what it truly means to allow oneself to be vulnerable and open to the possibility of love.