{"product_id":"going-for-the-keeper-astrid-billings-9798234066145","title":"Going for the Keeper","description":"A Neighbors-to-Lovers Sports Romance\u003cp\u003eMaximillian Schultz came to America for one reason: redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a rising star in Germany's top league, he's now fighting for a spot on the World Cup roster-and to prove he's still the keeper he used to be. He doesn't have time for distractions. Especially not the warm-hearted teacher who lives next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTessa Everett has spent her life holding everything together-her family, her students, herself. Falling for the broody German goalkeeper with the devastating smile was never part of her carefully balanced plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut late-night conversations turn into slow, scorching kisses. Shared meals become something dangerously close to belonging. And just when Max starts to feel untouchable again-on and off the pitch-his confidence shatters in front of thousands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith his career spiraling and his identity unraveling, Max must decide who he is without football. And Tessa must decide whether she's willing to risk loving a man who might leave-physically or emotionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause some saves don't happen in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd some victories have nothing to do with the scoreboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn emotional, open-door sports romance featuring neighbors-to-lovers tension, a broody European hero, and a love story about choosing each other-even when everything else falls apart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Astrid Billings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798234066145\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ad Astra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 394\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.81d","brand":"Astrid Billings","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852971192575,"sku":"9798234066145","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/going-for-the-keeper-astrid-billings-9798234066145","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}