MATCH

When the volleyball prince meets the lone wolf, everything they believed about themselves will be put to the test. André Cavalcanti Mendes has it all planned out: be the best setter in college, pass the selection trials, and finally make his military father proud. The "volleyball prince" of UFSCar can't afford to fail—or get distracted. Rafael Costa has no plans beyond survival. Between three jobs, impeccable grades, and the fight to get his younger brother out of the orphanage, there's no room for anything else. Let alone for a spoiled athlete who thinks charm can solve everything. But when André desperately needs a tutor to save his scholarship, Rafael sees an opportunity: thirty reais per hour that bring him closer to what he needs for custody of his brother. What neither of them expected was: - That study sessions would transform into something much deeper - That class and family barriers would become real obstacles - That a touch during a biomechanics class would completely change their lives - Having to choose between the dreams they always had and the future they're building together In a visceral and authentic Brazilian university setting, André must decide whether he'll follow the path his father laid out or risk everything for a love he never planned. Rafael must learn that accepting help isn't weakness, and that family is who you choose. "Match isn't just a romance. It's an emotional gut-punch about class, family, acceptance, and the courage to be who you really are." Perfect for fans of: - MM Romance with explosive chemistry - Real social differences and overcoming them - College athletes and sports - Intense and authentic slow burn - Brazilian LGBTQ+ representation - Deep family conflicts - New Adult with emotional depth A romance that will make you laugh, cry, and fight desperately for a happy ending. 18+