Blurb: When track phenom Ethan Cole literally collides with calculus-challenged baker Lily Hart, sparks fly—along with her smuggled candy stash. He’s the golden boy hiding academic insecurities behind dimpled charm; she’s the pastry-obsessed scholarship student who thinks quadratic equations were invented to torture mortals. A spontaneous tutoring pact morphs into a fake-dating scheme to dodge Ethan’s toxic ex and Lily’s mounting debt—until stolen glances and late-night cookie-fueled study sessions blur every line. But their sizzling chemistry attracts venomous attention. Max Chamberlain, Ethan’s silver-spoon rival, weaponizes physics equations and psychological warfare to fracture their fragile bond. When a sabotaged track meet and leaked secrets send Lily fleeing, Ethan must confront his deepest fears—both on the track and in matters of the heart—to fight for the girl who taught him that love isn’t a sprint, but a marathon with jaw-dropping twists. et against roaring stadium crowds and sugar-dusted midnight confessions, this enemies-to-allies romance serves up slow-burn tension, academic rivals turned lovers, and a high-stakes race where the ultimate prize isn’t gold… but the courage to embrace messy, imperfect love. Perfect for fans of The Spanish Love Deception meets The Deal with a dash of Friday Night Lights drama.