Be My Endgame: An MM Rivals-to-Lovers Sports Romance

Book Synopsis: Sometimes the endgame is only the beginning. In the heated world of the Premier League, Earl Alex Beaufort, a charming Liverpool midfielder, collides on-pitch with Lee Taylor, Manchester United’s top striker. But when England’s World Cup dream brings them to sunny Spain, the real game unfolds: sharing a room. Rivals to teammates to … more? Dive into this banter-filled MM sports romance where football meets unexpected feelings. A tale where a “pretty boy” comment isn’t just playful teasing, and a kiss isn’t just a kiss. As the tension of the World Cup escalates, so does the connection between Alex and Lee. But amidst the drills, goals, and growing team camaraderie, shadows of family legacies and personal battles loom large. Can Alex, struggling with duke-sized expectations and his bisexuality, embrace his true self? Will Lee learn to dribble past his trust issues? Get ready for emotional offsides, family fouls, and a journey of self-discovery as thrilling as a last-minute goal.

With doses of British humour and heartwarming honesty, Be My Endgame serves up a pitch-perfect contemporary MM romance against the electric backdrop of the World Cup. Expect the unexpected—because when it comes to love and football, anything can happen in 90 minutes (plus injury time).

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From verified Amazon reviews:

• “Read this book in one go, as I simply couldn’t put it down. Terrific slow-build rivals-to-lovers story, just loved it.”
• “What I love about Zarah Detand’s writing is how she weaves humour into the fabric of her stories, so even when there are some difficult times, (...) I still found myself smiling at how the MCs dealt with the situations.”
• “Laugh-out-loud dialogue, likeable characters, a believable emotional journey and snappy, excellent writing make this another winner”
• “Great book! Amazing author!”
• “She always shows they both have strengths and weakness but come together as equal partners which to me is how life and relationships should be.”
• “I really liked that there were tension and misunderstandings, which can be typically expected in romances. However, their struggles, insecurities, and conflict resolution really matched well with their personalities.”
• “I look forward to the day when the football world is ready to be openly excepting in the men’s game. In the meantime, go enjoy this amazing story of what can be!”
• “This was such a great story. And the ties back to Wear It Like A Crown and Pull Me Under just added to the richness.”

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Connection to other books: While loosely linked to ‘Pull Me Under’ and ‘Wear It Like a Crown’, this is meant to work as a standalone.