Rushed is the second book in Aleatha Romig’s The Coopers series. After the heartbreaking, jaw-dropping ending of Intercepted, I couldn’t wait to return to this world. From the very first chapter, Romig delivers an engaging, fast-moving story that builds steadily and ends with yet another stunning cliffhanger.
Title: Rushed (The Coopers)
Author(s): Aleatha Romig
Series: The Coopers #2
Also in this series: Intercepted
Published by Romig Works on March 2, 2026
Pages: 322
Genre(s): Contemporary Sports Romance
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Format: eBook
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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From the bestselling author of Infidelity and Sin comes an addictive football romance series filled with power plays, forbidden passion, and jaw-dropping twists.
He was her past, now he might cost her the future.
I was born into a football dynasty built on power, money, and secrets.
Now those secrets are unraveling.
The truth about my family threatens everything, from the franchise to the locker room. Allies I trusted have their own agendas. And in the NFL’s ruthless good ol’ boys club, there’s no mercy for a woman who dares to challenge the league’s power structure.
This isn’t just football.
It's an empire. It's a legacy. It’s war.
With the franchise and my future on the line, there’s only one man I might be able to trust.
Fin—Griffin Graham.
Elite NFL quarterback. The new face of the team.
My past. My weakness. My second chance.
Our chemistry still burns hotter than game day lights. But in a professional football world ruled by contracts, media scrutiny, and billion-dollar reputations, falling for the star quarterback again could destroy everything we’re fighting to protect.
With more than our season on the line, I’m forced to choose a side.
Will it be the right choice?
Have you been Aleatha’d?
Rushed is book two of The Coopers, a second chance sports romance wrapped in betrayal, dynasty drama, and high-stakes romantic suspense set in the seductive, cutthroat world of professional football. RUSHED ends on a cliffhanger—an unforgettable Aleatha blindside.The Coopers is a four-book football romance saga following one explosive couple, beginning with INTERCEPTED, which must be read prior to RUSHED. Perfect for fans of the ruthless tension of Succession and the dark, aching obsession of Wuthering Heights.
From the start, Maeve is thrust into a role she never expected. She steps into the leadership of a powerful football dynasty, and many immediately doubt her ability to survive in a male-dominated arena. Even worse, most of the resistance comes from her own family. They underestimate her, but she refuses to break. Maeve stays focused, resilient, and ready to fight. With Finn standing firmly beside her, offering love, strength, and unwavering confidence, she steps boldly into her new reality.
Meanwhile, Finn’s and Maeve’s relationship continues to grow, and I enjoyed watching their bond deepen. Yet Maeve must also confront blatant misogyny and relentless pushback, which intensifies the emotional weight of her journey.
As the story progresses, Rushed weaves together family drama, corporate greed, and fierce power struggles. Heartbreaking secrets surface, reminding us that even those held in high esteem can be deeply flawed.
The story completely absorbed me. The final twist hit hard and left me reeling. It felt as if someone yanked the rug from under me. Now, I’m eagerly waiting for the third book.
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About Aleatha Romig
Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life! Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha’s twisted style with an increase in heat. In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016. In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT. Aleatha is a “Published Author’s Network” member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
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The way this is absorbing you and got to you in the end tempts me. So sad her own family are her biggest opposers.
I’m not sure romances should have cliffhanger endings. Without a happy ending can they really be called romances? ;D
I’m glad this was such a good one for you.