Hate at First Sight — Mark A. Roeder

Jared is determined to earn the center forward spot on his new soccer team, but he faces fiercer competition than he expected. Mark is taller, stronger, and his prowess on the field is unmatched. Worse, his cocky, smug attitude makes Jared want to punch him in the face. A battle begins that both Jared and Mark are determined to win. Jared despises his nemesis, but fate pushes them together and Jared learns there is more behind Mark's hostility than he guessed. Hate at First Sight is a story about friendship and love found in the most unlikely places.