{"product_id":"hold-me-like-a-grudge-isbn-9780593955321","title":"Hold Me Like a Grudge","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen a fierce rivalry between two professional wrestlers grows increasingly heated, neither man can fight the attraction burning between them, in this dazzling debut romance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom dramatic character gimmicks to death-defying stunts, everything in the world of professional wrestling is an act. Asher Ross's hatred for Caleb Knight, however, is not. When Asher gets drafted to Global Elite Wrestling’s main roster, playing the role of Caleb’s worst enemy—the face to his heel—should be easy. Stripping him of his World Championship title should be even easier. But as the two men trade barbs and blows across arenas, they’re each surprised to find their chemistry is so sizzling, it can’t just be for the cameras.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough training sessions, rehearsals, and injuries, Caleb’s icy demeanor melts away, and Asher begins to see the real man behind the cruel persona GEW has molded Caleb into. An unlikely truce evolves into feelings neither want to deny, but the company won’t let them be seen as anything other than bitter rivals, both in and out of the ring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Asher and Caleb grapple with what they truly want in an industry with a history of denying queerness, their forbidden romance comes crashing down on them, and both men are forced to decide if their relationship is real enough to last, and just how much they’re willing to fight for it. | \"Much like professional wrestling itself, Celine Ong's \u003ci\u003eHold Me Like a Grudge \u003c\/i\u003ebrings the sweat, the drama, and the FUN. I had a blast with this book!\"—\u003cb\u003eAlicia Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Catching Feelings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Bitter enemies, hot romance, and a vibrant and engaging setting—\u003ci\u003eHold Me Like a Grudge\u003c\/i\u003e needs to be at the top of your TBR!”\u003ci\u003e —\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanie Archer,\u003c\/b\u003e author of The Vancouver Storm series\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hold Me Like a Grudge \u003c\/i\u003ehad me in a chokehold...and I'm not complaining! Celine Ong delivers a romance as fierce as it is vulnerable—full of found family, second chances, and the kind of heat that leaves you breathless. This debut is proof that love stories hit hardest when they fight for joy. It's sweaty, stunning, and downright unforgettable!\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eChip Pons, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e Winging It with You \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eA dazzling new voice enters the ring! Celine Ong weaves a heartfelt story of queer joy, belonging, and love that's worth fighting for. \u003ci\u003eHold Me Like a Grudge \u003c\/i\u003epins you to the mat and doesn't let go. For a sport built on theatrics, professional wrestling has never been this real.\"—\u003cb\u003eEdward Schmit\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Open Era\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A knock-out of a debut, Ong delivers a sweet and steamy romance as a heated rivalry that turns into a tender love story… Trust me when I say this book will have you more than just a little hot under the collar.”\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMason Deaver, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Build-a-Boyfriend Project\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI Wish You All the Best\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eHold Me Like a Grudge\u003c\/i\u003e is the queer wrestling story I didn't know I was missing, as Asher and Caleb grabbed me from the start and just wouldn't let go! Celine Ong is a powerhouse voice in queer lit!\"—\u003cb\u003eJason June\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOut of the Blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deftly weaves the interpersonal drama with the competition, with the added fun of pro wrestling’s scripted nature and an eye toward the importance of queer stories.... [A] fresh and fun spin on sports romance.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Celine Ong pulls no punches in her knockout debut—a queer love story that is both unflinchingly raw and bruisingly tender.”—\u003cb\u003eSher Lee\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eFake Dates and Mooncakes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As tender and aching as a bruise, \u003ci\u003eHold Me Like A Grudge\u003c\/i\u003e is a love letter to wrestling, queerness, and found family—not to mention a steamy, swoon-worthy romance. I absolutely couldn't put it down.\"—\u003cb\u003eNita Tyndall\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eWho I Was with Her\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A total knockout. Asher and Caleb's soft love, big secrets, and explosive chemistry create a romance to remember, and the endearing cast of characters brings their world to life. Come for the wrestling and spice or for the healing and queer revolution; either way, Celine Ong's debut is not to be missed.\"—\u003cb\u003eJen St. Jude\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eIf Tomorrow Doesn't Come\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Many a great love story begins with the feeling of having the wind knocked out of you. Ong literalizes the sensation with a passionately bloody, sweaty, and tearful debut about pro wrestlers grappling with their dreams, their regrets, and each other. The only thing more bruised than these boys' bodies will be your heart as you root for not just Asher and Caleb but a more just and generous world.\"\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLio Min\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe L.O.V.E. Club\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBeating Heart Baby\u003c\/i\u003e | Born in sweltering Singapore, \u003cb\u003eCeline Ong\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/they) was raised in mosh pits, and writes queer romance novels about chaos gremlins with bad manners, weird feelings, and big hearts. With a B.A. in Psychology, by day, she works with her local queer community. 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