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He plays by his own rules. She's the one rule he can't break.

When star striker Sebastian Cruz goes down on the field, he expects pain. He doesn't expect his fiercest temptation to walk in wearing scrubs and a scowl.

Chloe Carter is the team's new physiotherapist-smart, sharp-tongued, and totally off-limits. The only thing more forbidden than their chemistry? Acting on it. Because getting involved could cost them everything: his career, her reputation, and one shot at the championship title.

But in the world of professional soccer, lines blur fast. One stolen touch behind closed doors leads to late-night messages, heated arguments that end in dangerous desire, and a rivalry that burns hotter than the stadium lights. Every encounter pushes Chloe and Sebastian closer to breaking the rules. And when a scandal threatens to destroy them both, keeping their hands off each other might be the only game they can't win.

Enemies in the locker room. Addicts in the bedroom. Obsessed everywhere else.

In a world where a single red card can end it all, will Sebastian risk everything for one taste of pleasure-or is loving Chloe the ultimate penalty?

Perfect for fans of steamy sports romance, scorching chemistry, and couples who play hard, fight harder, and love like there's no tomorrow.

Clay Dawson writes romance that's equal parts passion and grit, with characters who love hard, fight harder, and never shy away from vulnerability. His stories pull readers into worlds where desire burns hot, emotions run deep, and every kiss feels like a promise.

Clay believes romance should be bold, unapologetic, and real. Whether it's on the field, behind closed doors, or in the heat of the moment, his heroes and heroines bring intensity to every page.

When he's not writing, Clay can usually be found with a black coffee in hand, watching sports highlights, or sketching out his next story in a notebook that never leaves his side.