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Finished The Goal? Meet your next match.

You're not looking for just any book. You want that exact addictive feeling again. We compatibility-checked 8 books and found your matches.

by Elle Kennedy

Contemporary RomanceSports Romance 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5

Finished The Goal and need something with the same energy? These reads share the contemporary romance and sports romance DNA that made it unforgettable.

YOUR MATCHES

8 Books Matched to The Goal

Grouped by the elements that made The Goal unforgettable.

More romantic energy

97%
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Kulti
by Mariana Zapata
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5 · 534p · Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
The contemporary romance you didn't know you needed after The Goal. Trust us.
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94%
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The Deal
by Elle Kennedy
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5 · 370p · Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
This is the rebound book that becomes the relationship.
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91%
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The Mistake
by Elle Kennedy
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5 · 326p · Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
Your BookTok FYP is about to thank you for this one.
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89%
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The Score
by Elle Kennedy
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5 · 388p · Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
388 pages of exactly what you're craving right now.
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More adventurous energy

86%
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Mile High
by Liz Tomforde
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5 · 424p · Sports Romance, Contemporary Romance
Your BookTok FYP is about to thank you for this one.
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84%
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The Right Move
by Liz Tomforde
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5 · 432p · Sports Romance, Contemporary Romance
The Right Move matched on addictive and enemies-to-lovers. That's not a coincidence.
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81%
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Caught Up
by Liz Tomforde
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5 · 464p · Sports Romance, Contemporary Romance
This is the rebound book that becomes the relationship.
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79%
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Throttled
by Lauren Asher
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5 · 408p · Sports Romance, Contemporary Romance
We'd swipe right on this for you. 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ spice, 408 pages, pure addictive.
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Your #1 Match — We'd swipe right for you

Based on mood alignment, spice compatibility, and trope DNA.

Kulti by Mariana Zapata — 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5 spice, 534 pages

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BEFORE YOU COMMIT

Quick answers before your next match

If you loved The Goal, try Kulti, The Deal, The Mistake. They share similar themes, mood, and reading experience.

Yes, it is quite spicy with explicit content throughout.

The Goal falls into Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance. It blends elements that fans of contemporary romance and sports romance will love.

Definitely. The Goal by Elle Kennedy is a popular choice among readers who enjoy contemporary romance and sports romance.

The Goal delivers a gripping reading experience that keeps you hooked.

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