🏉 Real Talk: Why I Wrote a Rugby Romance Series (When Most Americans Still Ask “Wait…What’s Rugby?”)

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🏉 Real Talk: Why I Wrote a Rugby Romance Series (When Most Americans Still Ask “Wait…What’s Rugby?”)

Let’s be honest—when most people hear rugby, they picture a chaotic pile of bodies and a ball that looks like a football’s cousin twice removed.
But me? I see passion, teamwork, grit—and okay, yes, some seriously hot players in very short shorts.

That’s the real talk.

But there’s also heart behind it.

💪 How I Fell in Love With Rugby

I didn’t grow up with rugby. I fell for it the same way a lot of moms do—by standing on a sideline, coffee in hand, trying to figure out what was happening while cheering for my kids.

Yep, two of my kids played youth flag rugby, and they’re both tough as nails as great sports!

Watching them out there, fearless and determined, gave me a whole new appreciation for the sport.

You see, rugby isn’t about glory. It’s about courage, respect, and resilience. The way players get knocked down and pop right back up? That’s a life lesson wrapped in grass stains and heart.

And as I stood there, week after week, surrounded by all that energy, camaraderie, and yes, a few mud-splattered smiles, I started thinking.

This is what romance feels like.

❤️ From Sidelines to Storylines

So, when I decided to start a new contemporary romance series, I wanted something fresh, physical, and full of heart.

Enter rugby—a sport that most Americans don’t fully understand but absolutely should. Because it’s not just brawn. It’s brotherhood. It’s teamwork. It’s heart.

And honestly, it’s hot.

That intensity—the way players trust each other on the field, the way they fight for every inch—that’s the kind of chemistry I love to write.

📚 Welcome to A Carolina Rugby Romance

Set in the fictional town of Consequence, North Carolina, this series follows a team of fierce, loyal, slightly unhinged rugby players who find themselves going head-to-head with smart, curvy women who don’t play by anyone’s rules but their own.

Each book has its own flavor—fake dating, second chances, forced proximity, you name it—but they all share the same heart: passion, humor, and that sweet collision of strength and vulnerability.

These guys play hard. They love harder. And no one gets off the field without a few emotional bruises along the way.

⚡ Why Rugby Makes the Perfect Romance Sport

Rugby is built on connection—every pass, every play, every tackle depends on trust. And isn’t that what love is?

There’s nothing more romantic than two people learning to rely on each other when things get tough, whether that’s on a muddy field or in the game of life.

And maybe, just maybe, I wanted to shine a light on a sport that’s every bit as beautiful, fierce, and heartfelt as the love stories I write.

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🏉 A Carolina Rugby Romance is now available in Kindle Unlimited—but only for a limited time!
If you’ve been curious about the series, now’s your chance to binge all the hot, funny, emotional stories of the Carolina Rovers.

Meet our Team:
Dane Barret – Coach
Koa Jackson – Forward
Luca Warden – Forward
Tank Jackson – Backer
Noah Walker -Hooker
Mitchell Knight – Owner

📚 Dive into the series here:
👉 https://www.cdgorri.com/series/a-carolina-rugby-romance

And to all the parents out there cheering from the sidelines—keep your eyes open. You might just fall in love with the game too.

xoxo,
C.D. Gorri 🏉💋
Where love hits harder than a tackle—and the bruises are worth it.

P.S.
🏉 Reader Field Guide to Rugby Terms (Romance Edition 😉)

Scrum:
A group hug that got out of hand. Usually results in someone getting very sweaty and everyone a little closer than planned.

Try:
Rugby’s version of a touchdown—but way sexier. (Yes, you want your hero to score.)

Ruck:
That thing where everyone piles up over the ball, proving that personal space is optional and thigh strength is essential.

Conversion:
After you score, you get one more shot to show off. A metaphor for every hero’s redemption arc.

Hooker:
Not what it sounds like! The player in the middle of the scrum who “hooks” the ball back. But go ahead and make your jokes—we all do.

Tackle:
Exactly what it sounds like. And, let’s be real, half the reason we’re watching.

Full Time:
When the game’s over but the real fun (ahem, epilogue) is just beginning.