Deep End
by Ali Hazelwood
REVIEW POSTED ONLINE: DEC 06, 2025
Scarlett is physcially recovered from her platform diving accident, but is struggling to to perform to her college coach's expectations. She accidentally overhears her teammates conversation about her boyfriend's dominant desires in the bedroom and tries to be a friend by sharing her experiences as a submissive. When her teammate breaks up with the Swedish swimming superstar, she tries to pair him up with Scarlett to help him explore his kink.
AUTHOR: Ali Hazelwood
PUB DATE: FEB 04, 2025
GENRES: Sports Romance, Contemporary Romance, New Adult
CATEGORIES: BDSM, Swimming, Diving
REVIEW
What I Liked:
Having experienced mental blocks as a gymnast, I was very much able to relate to Scarlett's struggles as a diver even though I was never competing at such an elite level. While there is mention of and exploration of BDSM themes, it mostly just adds to the spiciness because the other plot elements are still strong.
Fair Warning:
The book is very spicy and both main characters have trauma in their pasts.
Overall:
If you enjoy Hazelwood and her overachieving, insanely smart protagonists and want to combine that with a sports romance, check out Deep End.
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Heat Index: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 (5/5)