Rival Darling: the first book in the bestselling wholesome YA ice hockey romance series taking the world by storm! (The Darling Devils) - Softcover

Moody, Alexandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0008762244 ISBN 13: 9780008762247

Publisher: Electric Monkey, 2025

Synopsis

Fall hard for the Darling Devils in the first in this heartstopping YA rom-com series, for fans of Lynn Painter, Jenny Han and Powerless.

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• Fake dating
• He falls first
• HEA
• Slow burn
• Cute, clean and wholesome fun vibes

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Never date a jock – it’s her one rule. He'll do whatever it takes to break it.

When seventeen-year-old Violet is left heartbroken by the captain of her school’s ice hockey team, she vows to never date a jock again. But, in an attempt to prove she’s moved on, she turns to the most unlikely person―her ex’s biggest rival, the notorious captain of the Ransom Devils.

Reed Darling is gorgeous, mysterious and intimidating, both on and off the ice. Wild rumors constantly circulate about him, and the only thing people love to talk about more than his hockey skills are his exploits as a ruthless heartbreaker and bad boy. Who better to serve as Violet’s fake boyfriend until her ex gets the message, right?

But despite the intense rivalry between their two schools and Reed’s infamous reputation, Violet soon starts to wonder if there’s more to him than the gossip suggests. And while she tries her best to control their ‘relationship’ with a list of strict guidelines, Reed has other ideas. He’s set his sights on winning her over and is determined to show Violet he’s not the guy everyone thinks he is.

She should have known better than to make a deal with a devil because this one is going to break all her rules.

Rival Darling is a YA hockey rom-com with a HEA and no cliffhanger and the first in the Darling Devils series.

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Readers are LOVING Rival Darling!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You don't get how many times I had to stop just so I could contain my giggling. This book is a must!'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I fell in love with this book right away. The plot twists. The characters. The love story. Everything. A truly great book if you love romance!'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Read this in one day. So cute and wholesome!!! Loved the couple, and all the side characters. Can't wait for the next book!!!'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this book so much. I loved the characters and the surprising ending had me laughing and crying. Can’t wait for Grumpy Darling.'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Throughout this whole book I was a grinning mess and even cackled out loud. I LOVED the humour and banter between Violet and Reed and cant wait to read the next book!'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Rival Darling is the first book I've read from Alexandra Moody, andshe knocked it out of the park. This sweet romance is the kind you sacrifice sleep to keep reading with the classic reasoning "just one more page.'

About this title

About the Author

Alexandra Moody is an Australian author who writes romance novels for young adults. She lives in Adelaide with her husband, their three kids and naughty dog. When she’s not busy writing, you’ll find her reading or spending time with her family.

Follow Alexandra on Instagram or TikTok: @amoodyauthor

Edition details

• Publisher: Electric Monkey
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0008762244
• ISBN 13: 9780008762247
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416