From Elena Armas comes a small-town sports romance about reputation, fresh starts, and finding connection where you least expect it.

Adalyn Reyes has spent years working for her father’s professional football club, determined to prove she belongs in the world of sport. But after a very public mistake damages her reputation, she is sent away to the small town of Green Oak, North Carolina, to help turn around a struggling girls’ soccer team.

There, she meets Cameron Caldani, a retired professional soccer player who wants nothing more than a quiet life away from the spotlight. The last thing he wants is to be dragged into coaching, especially by Adalyn, whose polished city attitude clashes instantly with his gruff, guarded nature.

But as the two are forced to work together, their rivalry slowly shifts into something more complicated. Between small-town chaos, a determined team of young players, and the pressure of rebuilding their lives, Adalyn and Cameron must decide whether letting someone in is worth the risk.

Romantic, funny, and heartfelt, The Long Game explores ambition, trust, healing, and the slow-burn magic of finding love after failure.

✨ Genre: Contemporary Romance / Sports Romance
🌶️ Spice Level: High
📚 Series: Green Oak - Book 1

Swoony, funny, and full of small-town charm—perfect for readers who love grumpy heroes, forced proximity, soccer romance, and slow-burn tension ⚽💕📖