Love is the one thing they can’t fight.

Book cover featuring two shirtless men in a boxing ring, facing each other with their hands touching. The background has bright neon lights and the text "Love is the one thing they can't fight." The title "Hold Me Like a Grudge" is written across the front, with the author's name, Celine Ong, below.

When a fierce rivalry between two professional wrestlers grows increasingly heated, neither man can fight the attraction burning between them, in this dazzling debut romance.

“Much like professional wrestling itself, Celine Ong’s Hold Me Like a Grudge brings the sweat, the drama, and the FUN. I had a blast with this book!”—Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of The Art of Catching Feelings

“Hold Me Like a Grudge is a total knockout. Asher and Caleb’s soft love, big secrets, and explosive chemistry create a romance to remember, and the endearing cast of characters brings their world to life. Come for the wrestling and spice or for the healing and queer revolution; either way, Celine Ong’s debut is not to be missed.” —Jen St. Jude, author of If Tomorrow Doesn’t Come

HI! I'M CEL.

HI! I'M CEL.

A woman with pink hair and glasses sitting outdoors in front of trees and bushes, wearing a black lace top and a choker necklace.

Born in sweltering Singapore, Celine (she/they) was raised in mosh pits, and writes queer romance novels about chaos gremlins with bad manners, weird feelings, and big hearts.

When not writing, Celine pens reflections on Bookstagram and has approximately two life crises per month. Their proudest accomplishment is being able to—completely unprovoked—quote the entirety of Venom: Let There Be Carnage by heart.

HOLD ME LIKE A GRUDGE, an adult queer sports romance, is her debut novel. LOSER NEW YEAR comes out in 2027.

P.S. Contrary to what their friends will tell you, chaotic ≠ horny, thanks!

P.P.S. At this point, her mother feels it is important to warn you that Celine is deeply underwhelming in person.

Literary Rep: Brent Taylor at Triada US Literary Agency

Film / TV Rep: Tara Timinsky & Shivani Doraiswami at Untitled Entertainment