Rival Darling: A Charming YA Wholesome Romance Featuring Rival Hockey Players, Fake Dating, and Unexpected Love (The Darling Devils Book 1)

Name: Rival Darling: A Charming YA Wholesome Romance Featuring Rival Hockey Players, Fake Dating, and Unexpected Love (The Darling Devils Book 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (11620 reviews)
Author: Alexandra Moody

by Alexandra Moody

Romance Young Adult

4.2 (11,620)

4.2 stars from 11,620 reviews. One of the highest rated Romance books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 2, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love rivals-to-lovers stories where the bad boy reputation turns out to be mostly rumour.
You're looking for a romance that's lighthearted and swoony without heavy angst or dark themes.
You enjoy BookTok recommendations and don't mind a bit of sports romance with genuine chemistry.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer slow-burn relationships that take multiple books to develop.
You want complex, morally grey characters rather than misunderstood good guys with bad reputations.
You're after grimdark or angsty content, not the warm, wholesome vibe this delivers.

About this book

Violet is heartbroken after being left by the captain of her school's ice hockey team and decides never to date a jock again. To convince others she has moved on, she asks an unexpected person to be her fake boyfriend: Reed Darling, captain of the Ransom Devils and her ex's biggest rival. Reed is known for his hockey skills, mysterious demeanor, and reputation as a heartbreaker and bad boy. As Violet and Reed spend time together, she begins to question whether the rumors about him are accurate. Reed works to show her that he is different from his public image. Their fake dating arrangement becomes complicated as real feelings develop between them.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 73% off peak. Price has dropped 2 times over the last 16 months. Goes on sale roughly every 143 days.

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Currently #1,262 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.2★ from 11,620 reviews

Gaining approximately 327 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has remained stable at 4.2 over the tracking period.

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