Sweat

Like Teammates, Book 1

De: Jonah Yorke

Narrado por: Daniel Lewis, Tom Taylorson

Tommy

I should hate Rowan Hughes. He was a bully when we were kids, and now I find out he's messed around with my girlfriend. But how can I hate the campus soccer star when he's everything I've always wanted to be?

With my reputation on the line, I can't let Rowan get away with humiliating me in front of people I know—people we both go to school with.

When he swears he didn't know Annalese was my girlfriend, I actually believe him. When he says I'm good enough to play beside him, I want to believe that too. But when he insists he's not gay, all I want is to prove him wrong.

Rowan

I made one dumb decision at a party, and now Tommy Mathison thinks I'm into his girl. He couldn't be more wrong, but it's not because I'm gay. It's because I'm weak. Now I've got a beefed-up babyface's knuckle prints bruising the side of my face, and I can't get him out of my head.

Tommy isn't weak, and he may just be the missing piece my team needs to win a championship before I go pro. I don't know why he quit soccer after high school, but getting him back on the field is easy. Keeping him close without losing control? That's the real challenge.

Sweat is a high-spice hurt/comfort sports romance that deals with heavy themes related to identity, mental health, grief, and coping with past trauma. Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

©2025 Jonah Yorke (P)2026 Podium Audio

Surprisingly tender

This story was surprisingly tender and sweet. The slow self acceptance is a story many queer people understand well.

I couldn’t stop listening!

One of my favorites reads so far! Great chemistry and the perfect amount of spice.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jonah made a fan out of me REALLY QUICK! I love when an author proves you don’t need a third act breakup to have a 5⭐️ book. The surprised daddy kink was spectacular. Overall just perfection. I absolutely loved these two.

Hurts in the best way

Wow wow wow what a beautiful story. I loved their build up and the emotions felt so real. Tommy and Rowan have my heart. Just do yourself a favor and listen to it immediately

Sweat

This was a heartfelt and engaging book to read. The two main characters (Tommy and Rowan) back story was interesting and I was immediately drawn in.

There was an intensity between Tommy and Rowan at the onset, which was undeniable. There was an underlying current of animosity that I wanted to understand and I waited for the reason to be fully revealed. As truths were slowly came to light, I became more and more enthralled.

After an incident occurred involving Tommy's now ex-girlfriend and Rowan, Tommy sought to address the situation directly. This lead to an unusual interaction between Tommy and Rowan, which ultimately enabled them to establish an unlikely friendship with each other. From their friendship, a romantic relationship blossomed intrinsically and extrinsically.

Tommy's and Rowan's love for one another deepened and it became fierce and intense; laced with more loyalty, honesty, care, compassion, understanding, acceptance, and support than ever before. The connection between them was amorous, palpable, and electric; like it was kismet. They were drawn closer, tethered together like connective tissue, whilst adjusting to the prospect that their present and future lives would never be the same.

Tommy's and Rowan's communication and honesty with one another was at the heart of "breaking through the noise". They were able to embrace their feelings, wants, needs, and desires for one another, whilst opening themselves up to ANY and ALL possibilities that were afforded to them. They overcame so many mental, physical, and emotional barriers that were blocking the progression in their relationship.

Tommy and Rowan embracing their truths and accepting their sexual preferences enabled them to live wholly, authentically, and without shame. They reminded one another that happiness can still be attained and that they both deserved it. I rooted for Tommy's and Rowan's Happily Ever After (HEA), I was elated when it came to fruition. This book offers an array of emotional moments that span from one end of the spectrum to the other. This book is worth reading and I would definitely recommend it.