After the Siren is Darcy Green’s upcoming debut novel out 23 September 2025. It’s a romantic comedy about inconvenient attraction, second chances and the joys of AFL.
Theo Bestavros wasn’t supposed to be a footballer. He worked hard, got his game-winning moment and—failed. He’s determined to make the most of a second chance at the Brunswick Falcons.
Jake Cunningham couldn’t have had a better start to his career. He’s the Falcons’ star small forward, a fan-favourite, and a constant headline. He loves his team, loves the game, and has no intention of being the first AFL player to come out.
Jake and Theo get off on the wrong foot, but stumble into friendship—and then something that looks a lot like dating. But Jake doesn’t want to come out, and Theo doesn’t want to jeopardise his second chance.
Romantic comedy meets Australian Rules Football
After the Siren is about inconvenient attraction, second chances, the joys of Australian Rules Football, and falling for the last person you expect.
It’s also about having your assumptions challenged, working out how to tell your own story, queer friendship, the romantic perils of Mario Kart, and the inherent eroticism of t-shirts riding up…