books like say you swear (for when that feeling won’t go away)
May 19, 2026say you swear by meagan brandy is one of the most emotional sports romance books on booktok right now — and once you’ve read it, almost nothing fills the void quite the same way. here’s what comes closest.
if you finished say you swear and are still thinking about it… yeah, same.
that kind of story doesn’t just go away. the emotion, the buildup, the way it all hits at once.
so if you’re trying to find something that gives you even a piece of that feeling… start here.
what you’ll find in this list
these books all carry something say you swear does really well – whether it’s the emotional pull, the slow burn, or the sports element.
they’re not all the same story, but they hit in similar ways.
my take
athletes just scratch that itch.
the books
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say you swear
when you’re in the mood for… a sports romance that is a true friends to lovers (but better.)
Say You Swear
he saw her for who she truly was while she chased the friend she’d loved for years, and when everything finally fell apart, he was waiting.
breaking point
when you’re in the mood for… something deeply emotional that tugs at you the entire way through.
Breaking Point
he needed a fake girlfriend to save his reputation… but the one woman who can’t trust him might be the only one he actually falls for
close to you
when you’re in the mood for… something softer, more sentimental, and less focused on spice but still just as consuming.
Close to You
rewind it back
when you’re in the mood for… rebuilding something broken, with that same sports romance mood.
Rewind It Back
the boy next door who broke her heart is now her client, her neighbor… and still the one he’s been quietly in love with since he was twelve.
if you want something slightly different but same realm… keep going.
from lukov with love
when you’re in the mood for… rivals to lovers, slow burn, and tension that takes its time.
hat trick
when you’re in the mood for… sports romance, but spicier and a little more chaotic.
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