Deep End by Ali Hazelwood (Berkley) is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

Bestselling Hazelwood (Not in Love) offers a college sports romance, featuring competitive diver Scarlett Vandermeer and all-star swimmer Lukas Blomqvist. Aiming to make the Olympics team, they both want to stay focused on their athletic careers, not a relationship, but their temporary fling starts to feel serious.—LJ Reviews

The Game Changer by Lana Ferguson (Berkley)

Appeared on the July 2024 LibraryReads list

“Hockey player Ian is seeking to rehab a sullied reputation, so he teams up with his friend’s little sister Delilah, who's seeking to boost viewership of her cooking show. Ian’s never considered her a romantic partner, but Delilah’s had a crush on him since she was a teenager. When they reconnect as adults, their relationship quickly heats up.”—Rebecca Whalon, Lakeland Public Library, FL

Take the Lead by Alexis Daria (St. Martin’s Griffin)

Appeared on the February 2023 LibraryReads list

“Gina Morales, a professional dancer on a dance competition TV show, is determined to win this season. However, instead of the Olympian she wanted as a partner, she is paired with survivalist Stone Nielson. Worse, her producer is pushing for a showmance! This is a fun and flirty romance with a wonderful cast of characters. Perfect for fans of Dancing with the Stars!”—Tristan Draper, Dekalb Public Library, Dekalb, IL

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey (Avon)

Appeared on the February 2024 LibraryReads list

Josephine Doyle is pro golfer Wells Whitaker’s number one fan. Unfortunately, he hasn’t given her much to be a fan of lately. Problems on and off the course have tanked his career, and when he spectacularly quits the pro tour after a difficult tournament, Josephine is forced to give up her fangirl status. After a hurricane devastates her family’s Florida pro shop, Josephine is shocked when Wells shows up and offers her a chance to be his new caddy so he can return to the tour and she can get the money to repair her family business and regain her health insurance. Before long, sparks are flying, but Josephine and Wells both worry that falling for each other will ruin their professional relationship and Wells’s newfound success. Josephine and Wells are well-developed, multilayered characters, and their relationship, backstories, and Josephine’s type 1 diabetes are all sensitively explored in Bailey’s (Unfortunately Yours) sexy, swoony first foray into sports romance—the beginning of a new series. VERDICT Recommended for fans of grumpy-sunshine pairings and Bailey’s previous work.—Whitney Kramer