The 7-10 Split

About this book

For high school teacher Ava Williams, some subjects are strictly off-limits—especially the complicated history she shares with Grace Jones. Once inseparable best friends and competitive bowling nerds, their bond fractured years ago after a single, confusing kiss. Now, Grace has unexpectedly returned to their small Georgia town to teach at the same school, and the old sparks are immediately replaced by fresh friction. The rivalry hits a breaking point when the school principal awards the coaching position for the brand-new bowling team—a program Ava fought years to establish—to Grace instead. Forced to co-coach, the pair must navigate their intense professional competition while buried feelings bubble to the surface. Utilizing the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, the narrative masterfully explores the blurred lines between former friendship and undeniable attraction. As they work to lead their team to victory over the next six months, the high-stakes environment pushes them together, forcing them to confront the wounds of their past. Filled with witty banter, palpable chemistry, and a slow-burn romance that is as satisfying as it is authentic, this sapphic sports comedy proves that in both life and bowling, the most difficult splits are the ones worth fighting to bridge.