: 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.
: The captain of the public Alstone High team. He comes from a working-class background, living with a single mother and working at a local grocery store. 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
: Both characters navigate the confusion of discovering their attraction to the same sex amidst a high-pressure, hyper-masculine athletic environment. He comes from a working-class background, living with
, 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
Set in the UK, the story follows the fierce rivalry between and Levi . The two are captains of competing football (soccer) teams:
