Deep End

In this captivating college romance from the celebrated author of The Love Hypothesis, we meet Scarlett Vandermeer, a platform diving athlete at Stanford who is fiercely focused on her goals. As she navigates her junior year, Scarlett is determined to keep her eyes on med school and recover from a career-threatening injury, avoiding distractions such as relationships. On the other end of the spectrum, Lukas Blomqvist, a disciplined swim captain and world champion, knows the value of focus. His dedication earns him gold medals and shattered records, making him the star of the aquatic world. Despite their apparent differences, a closely held secret emerges, pulling Scarlett and Lukas into an unexpected arrangement. As the Olympic trials draw nearer, the intensity of their connection grows stronger. What started as a simple fling spirals into something deeper, and Scarlett discovers her heart might be on a collision course with uncharted territories, leaving her to question whether she can keep her distance from Lukas any longer. Ali Hazelwood's "Not in Love" captivated readers and reached the Sunday Times bestseller list in June 2024.