Laurie Whitlock has spent years secretly in love with Nathan Reyes, the golden boy of their elite tennis academy. Then, after Laurie wins a crucial match, Nathan finally kisses him — only to reveal what he really wants: Laurie must throw his next match against Nathan’s best friend, Miles. Laurie refuses. But Miles has secretly recorded the encounter, leaving both Laurie and Nathan trapped by the same blackmail. Humiliated, furious, and still unable to shake his feelings for Nathan, Laurie wants nothing more to do with him — until Nathan admits just how much is at stake and asks for his help.