At Hawthorne University, star basketball player Rhett Lockwood agrees to a ruthless bet to protect his place on the court—make the quiet, overlooked Briar Reeves fall in love with him. What begins as a calculated game turns dangerously real as Briar’s sharp tongue, icy composure, and hidden allure unravel everything Rhett thought he controlled. When she discovers the truth, the fallout proves that some bets don’t just break the court—they shatter hearts beyond repair.