The two are unexpectedly forced to become roommates. While Sage initially believes she is playing "hard to get," their domestic proximity leads to constant heated arguments and rising sexual tension .
A particularly volatile argument leads to an unexpected kiss, shifting their dynamic from mutual destruction to a complex, high-stakes attraction . Key Information Genre: New Adult / Contemporary Sports Romance . Word Count: Approximately 50,000 words (209 print pages) . Off Sides by Lyssa Lemire
The female protagonist (narrator) views Sage as her "nightmare" rather than a fantasy, resenting everything he represents . The two are unexpectedly forced to become roommates
Book 1 of the Kings of Campus trilogy, followed by Fake It For Now and Hate You Still . Main Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers . Forced Roommates . Opposites Attract . Character Analysis Off Sides by Lyssa Lemire