Deep End

Bookseller recommendation

“This book was absolutely electrifying! Ali KNOWS how to write yearning and passion and this book was no exception. The characters feel so real and vulnerable you won’t be able to resist falling for them. With so much humor, spice and the high stakes of college aquatic sports this book will become your new favorite.”

— Nayeli • Dog-Eared Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Is this my favorite Ali Hazelwood book now?? 100%!!!! I loved everything about this but MOST IMPORTANTLY the dialogue between Lukas and Scarlett is SO JUICY. IT SIZZLED. Not a wasted word, every exchange is liquid gold, tense (the good kind of tension), flirty, and addictive.”

— Shelby • Cavalier House Books

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“Ali Hazelwood manages to mix collegiate sports, extra spice, and a tender developing relationship in an immersive way that only she can do. ”

— Dani • Novel Bay Booksellers

Bookseller recommendation

“It started as a slow listen, but momentum picked up the book's last third. The main characters are all college athletes whose worlds I am unfamiliar with, so I was uninterested in the competition and scoring scenes. Overall, it was an easy listen and an adequate story. ”

— Dawn • Next Chapter Books & Bookmobile

Bookseller recommendation

“Yup. Just listen to it. It’s that good. ”

— Lissa • Book Club Bar

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“A spicy sports romance with a unique twist on the love triangle trope. A fun read that left me seriously considering Swedish accents and their attractiveness! ”

— Dani • Novel Bay Booksellers

Bookseller recommendation

“A fun Ali Hazelwood story! I love that she mixes her knowledge of science and medicine into her books. I think Hazelwood makes sex talk and "intimate", not to be talked about, topics down to earth and by writing about subjects that are typically taboo, like BDSM, she opens up the conversation to "regular people". She is a great story teller and makes what she's writing accessible to all. I resonate with the main character being unsure of herself and often laughed out loud at her conversations with herself, I've been there! The relationship between her and Lucas was sweet and spicy and I really enjoyed their story and their overall connection. The secondary characters, the boys from the swim team and housemates, Ali's friends were approachable and added to the overall story. All in all, I enjoyed this book.”

— Kandice • The Book Loft St. Jacobs

Bookseller recommendation

“My first Ali Hazelwood and I was not disappointed. The accent wasn’t great but I did enjoy the storyline and characters!”

— Taylor • Dog-Eared Pages

Bookseller recommendation

“This was the best sports romance I’ve ever read. Ali Hazelwood has set a new standard and it’s sky high! This was sweet, funny, and full of delicious tension. I felt a genuine connection between these characters and I loved every second of this book. Special mention to the narrators! They brought these characters to life in the best way. This will probably be one of my favorite books of the year. Just read it! ”

— Vada • Gottwals Books

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“Ali Hazelwood does it yet again, with a properly researched powerplay kink romance ❤️”

— Sam • The Book Rack

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“Very fun and realistic story. I loved that their whole relationship felt like it could happen in real life and was a realistic representation of a college relationship. ”

— Tyler • White Rose Books & More

Bookseller recommendation

“I devoured this book in a single day and haven’t stopped thinking about it two weeks later. Deep End explores conversations around kink and power thoughtfully without hyper-sexualizing or fetishizing its protagonists. I deeply (get it?) appreciated this book’s care and thoughtfulness in navigating what often is dismissed as taboo. ”

— Jenni • Mysterious Galaxy Books