Rush By Samantha Towle May 2026

The central tension lies in Ares' refusal to see past Arianna’s "drunk" label, fueled by his own childhood trauma. The narrative tracks his journey from being a "mean" antagonist to learning that people are not defined solely by their lowest moments.

A gifted artist whose life spiraled into alcoholism following her mother’s suicide. After a DUI and a car crash cost her both her dream job and her independence, she is six months sober and working a "pity job" as a personal assistant for the New York Giants —the team coached by her estranged father. Rush by Samantha Towle

The novel has gained significant traction on platforms like , where it is celebrated as a "phenomenal" entry in contemporary romance. The central tension lies in Ares' refusal to