The Golden Receiver

Creelin University has a reputation for the extraordinary. Known locally as “Creepin U,” the campus brings together students whose lives are shaped by the supernatural—and whose romantic complications can be just as unpredictable. Kieran arrives at the university with a clear goal: make the football team and secure his place as its first human player. The scholarship offers an opportunity to leave his small-town life behind, but fitting in proves harder than expected. His biggest obstacle is Evander, a werewolf who wants the same starting position at wide receiver. Evander is excited about having a human teammate, even if Kieran’s grumpy attitude makes him difficult to read. The two athletes are rivals on the field, yet their growing attraction threatens to distract them from the competition. Kieran must navigate an unfamiliar environment while Evander tries to keep his attention on football rather than the frustratingly appealing newcomer. The Golden Receiver combines paranormal romance with college sports and a male/male love story. Readers can expect a rivals-to-lovers dynamic, contrasting personalities, supernatural university life, and a romance built around competition and attraction. The werewolf-and-human pairing also draws on familiar character contrasts: the affectionate, energetic “golden retriever” type and the guarded, independent “black cat” type. This book is suited to adult readers who enjoy queer romance, monster romance, werewolf characters, college settings, and sports-centered romantic plots. It is part of the Creepin U: Season 2 collection, a shared supernatural-university setting featuring romances by different authors.