Chasing the Ring

Football and Feels

By: Lauren Rowe

Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Aiden Snow

When a wronged bride and an NFL quarterback find themselves sharing the same Hawaiian vacation, a no-strings, just-for-fun encounter quickly becomes unforgettable in this warm-hearted, extra spicy football romance for fans of Sarah Adams, Tessa Bailey, Monica Murphy, Kristen Callihan, and Lucy Score.

Iris Benedetto’s wedding day just went viral … for all the wrong reasons. After a heated blowout with her lying, cheating fiancé at the altar, Iris storms off on a solo honeymoon—loudly announcing that she’s finally going to find out what good sex is all about. Rebranding from small-town preschool teacher to #HornyRunawayBride was not the plan, but the insanely hot stranger who ends up double-booked in her bungalow on the island of Kauai is an opportunity even devastated Iris can’t ignore.

It’s not often NFL quarterback Roman Maguire meets someone who doesn’t recognize him. Even rarer to have that someone barge in while he’s taking a shower and quickly make him an irresistible offer. Roman is in Hawaii to secure the deal that could finally land him a Super Bowl ring—and closer proximity to his son. A sexy fling in paradise is a perfect way to spend a week with a surprise roommate . . .

Except … suddenly a week doesn’t seem nearly enough. And once the truth about Roman’s identity, Iris’s internet infamy, and all kinds of loyalty-testing secrets are revealed, will they both be willing to step into the real-life spotlight together?

“Lauren Rowe creates pure magic on every page. It's impossible not to fall in love! Iris and Roman have off-the-charts chemistry, witty banter, and an unforgettable romance.”—Adriana Locke, USA Today bestselling author

©2026 Lauren Rowe (P)2026 Recorded Books

Lauren does it again

love this book! Beautifully written and the narrators make this story come alive. highly recommend

Great story- you can’t put it down.

Kind of shmusy ending, but the story was well put together. Great narration by both I recommend this.

Wonderful

Another great LR book. The banter int this book is great. I love Maverick. You will laugh and be shocked reading this book. At times I couldn’t believe how naive Iris was yet it made her endearing. Roman is what you want in your man. Great book. Can’t wait for Luca’s story. Love!

Fantastic!

Perfect blend of romance, angst, and spice. Narrators were fantastic! Highly recommend this book, and I’ll be checking out more from this author

Romantic escape

Duet narration is superb! Lauren Rowe has become one of my favorite authors. I loved this escape from reality.