Stealing for Keeps
Stealing for Keeps by Rebecca Jenshak is a Young Adult fiction novel published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated on November 11, 2025. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows the dynamics of Frost Lake High School’s state champion soccer team, focusing on the complexities of young love and rivalry.
In this narrative, Austin Keller moves across the country to join the prestigious Frost Lake soccer team, where a dare involving the team captain’s ex-girlfriend, Claire Crawford, sets off a chain of events that complicates his ambitions. Claire, dealing with her own challenges after a figure skating injury and a breakup, is determined to keep her distance from Austin. As their paths intertwine, the tension between them grows, leading to a romance that could jeopardize everything they hold dear. Readers will find themes of sports, romance, and personal growth woven throughout this contemporary tale.
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From USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Jenshak comes a brand-new cover for the first in a YA romance series that follows Frost Lake High School’s state champion soccer team. This book will include a special inside cover.
Frost Lake High’s new soccer star, the team captain’s ex-girlfriend, and a dare that changes it all.
Two broken hearts. One reckless kiss. And a love that could cost them everything.
When Austin Keller’s family moves across the country for his chance to play with the prestigious Frost Lake soccer team, he’s ready to seize the opportunity. But on his first night out with the team, a dare to kiss the team captain’s ex-girlfriend sets in motion a rivalry that threatens his future.
Claire Crawford was once an aspiring figure skater, but a recent injury has changed everything. To make matters worse, her boyfriend dumped her. Starting her junior year, she’s unsure of her next steps. One thing she knows for sure: she’s not falling for the new guy. That electrifying kiss at the bonfire? Already forgotten…almost.
He’s chasing his dreams. She’s lost hers. The more Claire tries to push him away, the harder he works to win her over. He’s stealing her heart, and he’s doing it for keeps.
Rave reviews:
“I haven’t read a YA romance in a LONG time that I’d consider a 5-star read, but this is definitely it!” – Goodreads review
“High school sports romance full of humor, rivalry, emotion, and sizzling chemistry.” – Goodreads review
“This book has big Better Than the Movies vibes, which I LOVED!” – Goodreads review
“This is the cutest book I’ve read in so long!” – Goodreads review
“Sweet, swoony, sparkly, and soccer-y!” – Goodreads review
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