Savage Rivals By Becca Steele ✦ Authentic & Direct

: The captain of the rival private school, Highnam Academy. Known for his massive ego and wealthy upbringing, he is Asher's primary antagonist both on and off the pitch.

Set in the UK, the story follows the fierce rivalry between and Levi . The two are captains of competing football (soccer) teams: Savage Rivals by Becca Steele

While the central romance is high-heat, the novel is supported by a cast of fleshed-out secondary characters: : Levi's loyal best friend. : The captain of the rival private school, Highnam Academy

: The book is frequently cited by reviewers on platforms like Goodreads for its authentic "hate-to-love" progression, where initial aggression slowly transitions into sexual tension. The two are captains of competing football (soccer)

: Both characters navigate the confusion of discovering their attraction to the same sex amidst a high-pressure, hyper-masculine athletic environment.

, written by British author Becca Steele , is a contemporary M/M sports romance that explores the intense, often physical animosity between two high school soccer captains. Originally appearing in the Brutal Boys on Devil's Night anthology, the expanded standalone novel has become a staple for fans of the "enemies-to-lovers" trope. Plot Overview and Core Conflict