A chance encounter changes the game for two rugby players with more to lose than ever before.Neela Smyth has returned home after nearly ten years away, bringing with her New Zealand's first rugby medal from the Summer Games. With newfound fame, her future beckons brightly while an ugly chapter from her past closes in.Blake Stanton is in the running for captain of the national rugby team. Flashy stardom made him a fan-favorite, but an embarrassing viral video could keep his dreams out of reach. Firmly on the gossip magazines' radar, this playboy's image appears impossible to fix until a meeting between childhood friends reveals a convenient arrangement. With a scheme to fake the summer's new feel-good romance, two champions plot to clean up one reputation and keep the past where it belongs. But what starts out as pretend becomes more real with each passing day...

Two top athletes, both with world titles in their sights. The one thing they didn't aim for was each other... Liana Murphy has a plan: take the manager's job in New Zealand, show the world a woman can lead a men's soccer team, and qualify for the most elite competition in the world. Simple, right? She wasn't called 'The Queen of Football' for nothing. But when Liana is forced to share an apartment with the 'King of Rugby,' her recipe for success is put to the test. With all the world watching, failure isn't an option.Mitch Molloy let the World Championship slip through his grasp four years ago. Now, redemption for the Kiwi team captain lies in winning the title on his home turf. This last victory will seal his legacy. All he needs to do is dedicate himself entirely and eliminate anything that could pull his focus. When a friend asks Mitch for a favor, he finds himself unexpectedly sharing his condo with ambitious Liana Murphy. As kindred spirits,...