Some feelings can’t be fought
OUT 6/30/2026
When a fierce rivalry between two professional wrestlers heats up beneath the spotlight, neither man can fight the attraction burning between them, in this steamy sports 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
“Bitter enemies, hot romance, and a vibrant and engaging setting—Hold Me Like a Grudge needs to be at the top of your TBR!” —Stephanie Archer, author of The Vancouver Storm series
“A knock-out of a debut, Ong delivers a sweet and steamy romance as a heated rivalry that turns into a tender love story… Trust me when I say this book will have you more than just a little hot under the collar.”—Mason Deaver, author of The Build-a-Boyfriend Project and I Wish You All the Best
HI! I'M CEL.
HI! I'M CEL.
Born in sweltering Singapore, Celine Ong (they/she) was raised in mosh pits and writes fun and flirty queer romance novels about chaos gremlins with dreadful manners, funky feelings, and mortifyingly earnest 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.
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
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