Deep End

Bookseller recommendation

“A spicy sports romance with a unique twist on the love triangle trope. A fun read that left me seriously considering Swedish accents and their attractiveness! ”

— Dani • Novel Bay Booksellers

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“It started as a slow listen, but momentum picked up the book's last third. The main characters are all college athletes whose worlds I am unfamiliar with, so I was uninterested in the competition and scoring scenes. Overall, it was an easy listen and an adequate story. ”

— Dawn • Next Chapter Books & Bookmobile

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“A welcome step outside my comfort zone, Deep End gave me a new appreciation for both diving and kink! Scarlet and Lukas are set up together when it’s discovered that they have complementary kinks. Both pre-med student athletes at Stanford, Scarlett is a diver who hasn’t been able to get over a mental block despite healing physically from a big injury, and Lukas is a swimmer from Sweden with a long history of winning. Although their initial agreement is purely sexual, Scarlett and Lukas help each other trust and let go of control in the deep end of both the bedroom and their lives. The kink is mild, the sex is hot, the story is lovely, and the audio narration? Exquisite.”

— Mary • Raven Book Store

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“This was the best sports romance I’ve ever read. Ali Hazelwood has set a new standard and it’s sky high! This was sweet, funny, and full of delicious tension. I felt a genuine connection between these characters and I loved every second of this book. Special mention to the narrators! They brought these characters to life in the best way. This will probably be one of my favorite books of the year. Just read it! ”

— Vada • Gottwals Books

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“Deep End by Ali Hazelwood is the perfect mix of smart, steamy, and totally unputdownable. With crackling chemistry, witty banter, and a heroine who knows her worth, this romance delivers all the tension and heart we crave. If you love slow burns, fierce ambition, and swoon-worthy moments, this one’s a must-read!”

— Jeanette • Romantique Books

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“I loved the chemistry and the way the characters faced realistic challenges readers can relate to. ”

— Sophie • Viewpoint Books

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“Very fun and realistic story. I loved that their whole relationship felt like it could happen in real life and was a realistic representation of a college relationship. ”

— Tyler • White Rose Books & More

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“The way I was rooting for our FMC and so excited to celebrate her growth! ”

— Madeleine • Neighborhood Reads

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“Ali Hazelwood has outdone herself with Deep End.”

— Sarah • Parthenon Books

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“Ali Hazelwood does it yet again, with a properly researched powerplay kink romance ❤️”

— Sam • The Book Rack

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“A consensual agreement among two collegiate athletes - but can that progress to more with all the pressures they face with their futures?”

— Taylor • Dog-Eared Pages

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“Ali somehow makes me fall in love with every single one of her characters every single time. She artfully mixes humour and emotion with sexual tension (and sex) while keeping the story engaging ”

— Isabella • MoonPie General Store