Description:
When a fierce rivalry between two professional wrestlers heats up in the ring, neither man can fight the attraction burning between them in this steamy sports romance that is a love letter to the indomitable spirit of queer communities.
Brief description: Born in sweltering Singapore, Celine Ong (they/she) was raised in mosh pits and writes queer romance novels about chaos gremlins with horrible manners, funky feelings, and mortifyingly earnest hearts. With a BA in psychology, they work with their local queer community by day. By night, they're just a little court jester.
Review Quotes:
"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 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 riveting queer sports romance...Ong paints a vivid portrait of the wrestling world...the chemistry between Caleb and Asher is fierce. Fans of Heated Rivalry will be thrilled."-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"With their extraordinary debut, Ong delivers an illuminating love letter to the joys of professional wrestling as well as a superbly nuanced romance that thoughtfully explores the courage it can take to live life as your true self. Combine this with plenty of deliciously snarky banter, insightful characterization, and some incendiary sexual chemistry, and you have a love story that is winning in every way."-Booklist (starred review)
"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
"Heated Rivalry lovers, this one's for you."-Marie Claire