Every college campus has its legends, but Clay Johnson is in a league of his own. As the nation's most sought-after college football safety, he's constantly in the headlines—and constantly surrounded by admirers. After a messy breakup with his high school sweetheart, the once-cooperative player has become every PR coordinator's nightmare. That is, until fate intervenes in the most unexpected way.
What begins as a simple meeting to review media standards quickly spirals into something far more complicated. When Clay witnesses the PR coordinator's embarrassing encounter with her guitar-playing crush, he sees an opportunity. His plan: pretend to be her boyfriend to make his ex jealous. Her counterproposal: help her not just get noticed, but learn how to truly capture her crush's attention—in ways she's never experienced before.
There's just one problem: this bookworm is a virgin, completely unversed in the art of seduction. Clay agrees to teach her everything he knows, but as their "fake" relationship heats up, the lines between acting and reality begin to blur. His touch makes her heart race, his smile weakens her resolve, and his protective nature awakens feelings she never expected to have.
They set boundaries, established safeguards, and swore to keep things professional. But some things—like chemistry and connection—can't be contained by rules. In this spicy opposites-attract romance, discover what happens when two people from different worlds collide, and when fake feelings start to feel dangerously real.
Blind Side is a complete stand-alone novel in the Red Zone Rivals series, perfect for fans of fake dating tropes, college sports romance, and stories where the heart refuses to play by the rules.
