Deep End by Ali Hazelwood is a high-stakes college sports romance that follows Scarlet “Vandy” Vandermir, a collegiate diver recovering from a major injury, and Lukas, an Olympic medalist swimmer. Seeking to explore physical preferences outside the boundaries of typical relationships, the two elite athletes enter into a secret arrangement built on trust and mutual consent. As they navigate the pressure of their sports and the secrecy of their arrangement, the intense physical tension and dynamics evolve into deep emotional feelings that challenge them both to heal from past wounds.