Sweat

Like Teammates, Book 1

By: Jonah Yorke

Narrated by: Daniel Lewis, Tom Taylorson

Tommy

I should hate Rowan Hughes. He was a bully when we were kids, and now I find out he's messed around with my girlfriend. But how can I hate the campus soccer star when he's everything I've always wanted to be?

With my reputation on the line, I can't let Rowan get away with humiliating me in front of people I know—people we both go to school with.

When he swears he didn't know Annalese was my girlfriend, I actually believe him. When he says I'm good enough to play beside him, I want to believe that too. But when he insists he's not gay, all I want is to prove him wrong.

Rowan

I made one dumb decision at a party, and now Tommy Mathison thinks I'm into his girl. He couldn't be more wrong, but it's not because I'm gay. It's because I'm weak. Now I've got a beefed-up babyface's knuckle prints bruising the side of my face, and I can't get him out of my head.

Tommy isn't weak, and he may just be the missing piece my team needs to win a championship before I go pro. I don't know why he quit soccer after high school, but getting him back on the field is easy. Keeping him close without losing control? That's the real challenge.

Sweat is a high-spice hurt/comfort sports romance that deals with heavy themes related to identity, mental health, grief, and coping with past trauma. Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

©2025 Jonah Yorke (P)2026 Podium Audio

Surprisingly tender

This story was surprisingly tender and sweet. The slow self acceptance is a story many queer people understand well.

I couldn’t stop listening!

One of my favorites reads so far! Great chemistry and the perfect amount of spice.

Hurts in the best way

Wow wow wow what a beautiful story. I loved their build up and the emotions felt so real. Tommy and Rowan have my heart. Just do yourself a favor and listen to it immediately

A surprising standout

I listen to a lot of books in this genre, but this was a particular standout for me. The story was muted in a good way, but had really good character development. Their issues were very realistic and they had such beautiful growth together. This was a special one.

Cute but no plot at all?!

Story? Plot? Only make out and sex.
Also, I did not enjoy the way one of the boys refers to ‘being gay’, very degrading, made me upset. I could just go read something on Wattpad. Don’t waste your money and time.