Rival Darling (The Darling Devils)
By (Author) Alexandra Moody
HarperCollins Publishers
Electric Monkey
2nd April 2025
13th February 2025
United Kingdom
Young Adult
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and grow
Paperback
416
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 32mm
220g
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. Fake datingHe falls first HEACute, clean and wholesome fun vibesNever date a jock its 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 schools ice hockey team, she vows to never date a jock again. But, in an attempt to prove shes moved on, she turns to the most unlikely personher exs 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 Violets fake boyfriend until her ex gets the message, right
But despite the intense rivalry between their two schools and Reeds infamous reputation, Violet soon starts to wonder if theres 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. Hes set his sights on winning her over and is determined to show Violet hes 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.
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!!!
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!!!
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 shes not busy writing, youll find her reading or spending time with her family.
Follow Alexandra on Instagram or TikTok: @amoodyauthor