Chasing the Ring

Football and Feels

By: Lauren Rowe

Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Aiden Snow

When a wronged bride and an NFL quarterback find themselves sharing the same Hawaiian vacation, a no-strings, just-for-fun encounter quickly becomes unforgettable in this warm-hearted, extra spicy football romance for fans of Sarah Adams, Tessa Bailey, Monica Murphy, Kristen Callihan, and Lucy Score.

Iris Benedetto’s wedding day just went viral … for all the wrong reasons. After a heated blowout with her lying, cheating fiancé at the altar, Iris storms off on a solo honeymoon—loudly announcing that she’s finally going to find out what good sex is all about. Rebranding from small-town preschool teacher to #HornyRunawayBride was not the plan, but the insanely hot stranger who ends up double-booked in her bungalow on the island of Kauai is an opportunity even devastated Iris can’t ignore.

It’s not often NFL quarterback Roman Maguire meets someone who doesn’t recognize him. Even rarer to have that someone barge in while he’s taking a shower and quickly make him an irresistible offer. Roman is in Hawaii to secure the deal that could finally land him a Super Bowl ring—and closer proximity to his son. A sexy fling in paradise is a perfect way to spend a week with a surprise roommate . . .

Except … suddenly a week doesn’t seem nearly enough. And once the truth about Roman’s identity, Iris’s internet infamy, and all kinds of loyalty-testing secrets are revealed, will they both be willing to step into the real-life spotlight together?

“Lauren Rowe creates pure magic on every page. It's impossible not to fall in love! Iris and Roman have off-the-charts chemistry, witty banter, and an unforgettable romance.”—Adriana Locke, USA Today bestselling author

©2026 Lauren Rowe (P)2026 Recorded Books

Wonderful

Another great LR book. The banter int this book is great. I love Maverick. You will laugh and be shocked reading this book. At times I couldn’t believe how naive Iris was yet it made her endearing. Roman is what you want in your man. Great book. Can’t wait for Luca’s story. Love!

Lauren does it again

love this book! Beautifully written and the narrators make this story come alive. highly recommend

Swoon!

I loved this! So good! I needed a great book with an amazing happy ending with great spice! A great feel good book that makes you swoon! Thank you Lauren! You amaze me every time! ❤️

Great story- you can’t put it down.

Kind of shmusy ending, but the story was well put together. Great narration by both I recommend this.

Roman & Iris

I loved this book! Lauren always delivers and in a big way. She really knows how to put all the feels in her books. Chasing the Ring is no exception.

Iris finds out the day before her wedding that her fiance has been cheating on her for years. She finds herself taking their honeymoon to Kauai all by herself to reset and figure out her life. She meets Roman in the most unlikely of meet cutes.

Roman is fascinated with Iris from the beginning. He is so taken back by the fact that she doesn't know famous Roman that he can finally just be Roman. She is sweet, genuine and caring. He loves her honestity. They have an instant connection with off the charts chemistry. They spent an unforgettable week together. But things start to get blurred as their time together comes to an end.

Roman and Iris are the perfect pairing. Maverick is the cutest little kid I was smitten with him. There are so many sweet moments that felt authentic. The banter between them was fantastic. I loved all the family love from his parents, his son and brothers.

I decided to add the audio on release day and read in tandem. Samantha Brentmoor and Aiden Snow were perfect together; they portrayed Iris and Roman perfectly. If you're an audiobook lover I highly recommend this one!

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