What do you think?
Rate this book
Varsity Heat Crew #3
Breaking Point
They thought they could keep it quiet.
They were wrong.
Sneaking into Alex Harrington’s bed was never supposed to mean anything.
For Liam Moore, it’s never just physical. He knows there’s something more between them—he just doesn’t know if Alex feels it too, and admitting that would mean admitting something about himself he’s not ready to face.
Getting back with Emily is easier. Safer. Normal.
Nothing about Alex has ever been normal.
When Kingswell and Riverside are forced into a joint training program, rivals become teammates overnight. Coaches are watching closer than ever. Scholarships are on the line. Careers are on the line.
And no pair moves faster on the water than Liam and Alex.
They row like they were built for the same rhythm.
Off the water? It’s chaos.
Alex is done pretending. Done shrinking himself to fit his father’s vision of legacy and perfection. But Liam isn’t ready to burn his life down—not his relationship, not his future, not the version of himself that feels simpler to live with.
Then Emily sees what was never meant to be seen.
And secrets stop being theoretical.
As pressure builds from every direction—family expectations, regional attention, and a rivalry that now demands unity—Liam and Alex are forced to confront the truth they’ve been
This isn’t just heat.
It isn’t just rivalry.
And it definitely isn’t something they can hide anymore.
Rowing together might win them everything.
But choosing each other could cost them just as much.
Perfect for fans of obsessive rivals-to-lovers MM romance where enemies become everything, Breaking Point delivers intense sports romance, devastating emotional turns, and chemistry that burns.
This is Book 3 of the Varsity Heat Crew a bingeable MM college sports romance series following one couple across multiple books—high-stakes rivalry, slow-burn obsession, explosive chemistry, and emotional payoffs that keep readers turning pages.
Each book in the series delivers a complete emotional arc while pulling you irresistibly into the next chapter of their story.
This new adult contemporary romance is intentionally written to be fast, immersive, and bingeable—a prestige-style college sports drama designed for readers who crave deep connection, escalating stakes, and a couple worth following to the end.
They were wrong.
Sneaking into Alex Harrington’s bed was never supposed to mean anything.
For Liam Moore, it’s never just physical. He knows there’s something more between them—he just doesn’t know if Alex feels it too, and admitting that would mean admitting something about himself he’s not ready to face.
Getting back with Emily is easier. Safer. Normal.
Nothing about Alex has ever been normal.
When Kingswell and Riverside are forced into a joint training program, rivals become teammates overnight. Coaches are watching closer than ever. Scholarships are on the line. Careers are on the line.
And no pair moves faster on the water than Liam and Alex.
They row like they were built for the same rhythm.
Off the water? It’s chaos.
Alex is done pretending. Done shrinking himself to fit his father’s vision of legacy and perfection. But Liam isn’t ready to burn his life down—not his relationship, not his future, not the version of himself that feels simpler to live with.
Then Emily sees what was never meant to be seen.
And secrets stop being theoretical.
As pressure builds from every direction—family expectations, regional attention, and a rivalry that now demands unity—Liam and Alex are forced to confront the truth they’ve been
This isn’t just heat.
It isn’t just rivalry.
And it definitely isn’t something they can hide anymore.
Rowing together might win them everything.
But choosing each other could cost them just as much.
Perfect for fans of obsessive rivals-to-lovers MM romance where enemies become everything, Breaking Point delivers intense sports romance, devastating emotional turns, and chemistry that burns.
This is Book 3 of the Varsity Heat Crew a bingeable MM college sports romance series following one couple across multiple books—high-stakes rivalry, slow-burn obsession, explosive chemistry, and emotional payoffs that keep readers turning pages.
Each book in the series delivers a complete emotional arc while pulling you irresistibly into the next chapter of their story.
This new adult contemporary romance is intentionally written to be fast, immersive, and bingeable—a prestige-style college sports drama designed for readers who crave deep connection, escalating stakes, and a couple worth following to the end.
- GenresM M RomanceSports
251 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 4, 2026
About the author
Dylan Joseph
14 books27 followersGrab your free copy of Before the Rivalry at dylanjoseph.co/vhc
Dylan Joseph writes the kind of MM romance that lingers long after the last page—slow-burn connections, emotional depth, open door spice, and moments of raw vulnerability. His stories invite readers into worlds where love feels both magical and deeply human, where every glance, touch, and conversation matters.
When he’s not writing, Dylan loves gardening, exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, and spending time with his partner, Ben, and three dogs, Oak, Bear, and Mopsy.
If you believe love stories should stir your heart, spark your imagination, and take you somewhere extraordinary, you’ll feel right at home in Dylan Joseph’s world.
All inquiries for podcast appearances, video shows, and speaking can be sent to dylan@dylanjoseph.co
Dylan Joseph writes the kind of MM romance that lingers long after the last page—slow-burn connections, emotional depth, open door spice, and moments of raw vulnerability. His stories invite readers into worlds where love feels both magical and deeply human, where every glance, touch, and conversation matters.
When he’s not writing, Dylan loves gardening, exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, and spending time with his partner, Ben, and three dogs, Oak, Bear, and Mopsy.
If you believe love stories should stir your heart, spark your imagination, and take you somewhere extraordinary, you’ll feel right at home in Dylan Joseph’s world.
All inquiries for podcast appearances, video shows, and speaking can be sent to dylan@dylanjoseph.co
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
March 7, 2026
'Breaking Point' is brilliantly done.
I adore the whole set up of competitive collegiate rowing that Dylan Joseph has immersed us in, and it has been such a refreshing change after the saturation of hockey romances that have suddenly wedged themselves in every corner.
The first two short books had me sitting on the fence, even though I understood that Alex/Liam's road to their HEA started with an intentional pulling apart first where deep-seated denial and fear overcame over their desires.
But in this--this had everything I wanted to have in this book. The longer story length, the point where both Alex and Liam finally acknowledge themselves, the high stakes of the upcoming competition, the seemingly unbeatable odds against them...all of these had me wide-eyed, heart-poundingly glued to my reader until the book was done. And what looks like an uneasy end isn't really the end because there seems to be a lot more for Alex and Liam to overcome.
Can I say I'm also grateful that Dylan Joseph didn't end on a cliffhanger of sorts?
Apart from the minor typos/errors, this is fast becoming an addictive series, especially if future books start to resemble this very pivotal one. Because it really looks like this can go on for a quite a while.
I adore the whole set up of competitive collegiate rowing that Dylan Joseph has immersed us in, and it has been such a refreshing change after the saturation of hockey romances that have suddenly wedged themselves in every corner.
The first two short books had me sitting on the fence, even though I understood that Alex/Liam's road to their HEA started with an intentional pulling apart first where deep-seated denial and fear overcame over their desires.
But in this--this had everything I wanted to have in this book. The longer story length, the point where both Alex and Liam finally acknowledge themselves, the high stakes of the upcoming competition, the seemingly unbeatable odds against them...all of these had me wide-eyed, heart-poundingly glued to my reader until the book was done. And what looks like an uneasy end isn't really the end because there seems to be a lot more for Alex and Liam to overcome.
Can I say I'm also grateful that Dylan Joseph didn't end on a cliffhanger of sorts?
Apart from the minor typos/errors, this is fast becoming an addictive series, especially if future books start to resemble this very pivotal one. Because it really looks like this can go on for a quite a while.
March 19, 2026
Breaking Point by Dylan Joseph is a gripping and emotionally charged novel that dives deep into the fragile limits of human endurance. Blending suspense with psychological insight, the book explores what happens when individuals are pushed beyond their comfort zones and forced to confront their deepest fears, secrets, and moral dilemmas.
May 2, 2026
They did Emily dirty. I hate it when an innocent person gets involved with someone’s mess. At least, after 3 books, we’re getting somewhere. I hope they quit stalling and be out with it. This is so dragging and I noticed the scenarios and monologues are getting repetitive. Say it with your chest and be out and proud. Kidding!
April 28, 2026
Friendly Fire
As things heat up in their competition things heat up in their lives. They can’t keep denying as their race chemistry is real! The story is getting more complicated but feelings are finally coming out and secrets are harder to hide. Can’t wait to see what happens !
As things heat up in their competition things heat up in their lives. They can’t keep denying as their race chemistry is real! The story is getting more complicated but feelings are finally coming out and secrets are harder to hide. Can’t wait to see what happens !
May 11, 2026
Interesting Read
It’s great having a series that deals with a different sport and learning all the terminology associated with it. Each time Liam and Alex are together I hold my breath waiting for them to be discovered. On to book 4.
It’s great having a series that deals with a different sport and learning all the terminology associated with it. Each time Liam and Alex are together I hold my breath waiting for them to be discovered. On to book 4.
March 10, 2026
this is a great story
Across three books I loved these characters. The set up is well crafted and the pairing in the end satisfying.
Across three books I loved these characters. The set up is well crafted and the pairing in the end satisfying.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews