“Much like professional wrestling itself, Celine Ong’s Hold Me Like a Grudge brings the sweat, the drama, and the FUN. I had a blast with this book!”—Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of The Art of Catching Feelings
“Bitter enemies, hot romance, and a vibrant and engaging setting—Hold Me Like a Grudge needs to be at the top of your TBR!” —Stephanie Archer, author of The Vancouver Storm series
“Hold Me Like a Grudge had 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!”—Chip Pons, author of Winging It with You
“A dazzling new voice enters the ring! Celine Ong weaves a heartfelt story of queer joy, belonging, and love that’s worth fighting for. Hold Me Like a Grudge pins you to the mat and doesn’t let go. For a sport built on theatrics, professional wrestling has never been this real.”—Edward Schmit, author of The Open Era
“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.”—Mason Deaver, author of The Build-a-Boyfriend Project and I Wish You All the Best
“Hold Me Like a Grudge 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!”—Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Out of the Blue
“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.”—Library Journal
“Celine Ong pulls no punches in her knockout debut—a queer love story that is both unflinchingly raw and bruisingly tender.”—Sher Lee, author of Fake Dates and Mooncakes
“As tender and aching as a bruise, Hold Me Like A Grudge 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.”—Nita Tyndall, award-winning author of Who I Was with Her
“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.”—Jen St. Jude, author of If Tomorrow Doesn’t Come
“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.”—Lio Min, author of The L.O.V.E. Club and Beating Heart Baby
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