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When We by K.C. Mills
Publicist.NBA player.Career ending Injury.Family Secrets.Undeniable attraction.“She could have every piece of my soul. Even the ones that were broken and unsure, because I knew she would never mishandle any part of me... -
![Pucks, Sticks, and Diapers by Toni Aleo]()
Pucks, Sticks, and Diapers by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFirst came love, then came the NHL, then came Baylor and Jayden with a baby carriage... -
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![One Last Shot by Alexandra Warren]()
One Last Shot by Alexandra Warren
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratings"I've always trusted you with the ball in your hands. But can I do the same with my heart?" As a professional basketball player, Selena "Sharpshooter" Samuels seemingly has everything going in her favor. Playing for her hometown, playoff-bound team, the Nashville Nymphs. Playing under a knowledgeable coach who she adores. Playing for a franchise that's well respected and family-owned... -
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Shots Not Taken by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“If there isn’t a risk, is it worth wanting at all?” Starting Forward for the Tennessee Trojans Nikolas Verette hasn’t always lived the golden life. After personal setbacks placed barriers in his path to professional basketball superstardom, he took to approaching life with the motto “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”... -
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HOOPS Holiday by Kennedy Ryan
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA jock, a journalist and a second chance . . . MacKenzie Decker was a question Avery never got to ask, much less answer. They met when she was a young reporter fueled by ambition, and the ink on Deck's first NBA contract was barely dry. Years later, they've climbed so high and lost so much, but one thing hasn't changed...Categorized as:
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Extra Credit by Sarina Bowen
Three novellas, including all new Ivy Years fun! BLONDE DATE: A nervous sorority girl, a mean fraternity prank and an adorkable basketball player with a heart of gold. Blonde Date follows Katie and Andy’s first blind date… STUDLY PERIOD: One hunky hockey player with a language barrier. Plus one awkward English tutor with a big crush... -
![Hard to Love by K. Bromberg]()
Hard to Love by K. Bromberg
New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg, is back with a heartfelt, enemies to lovers romance and a hero who redeems himself to steal your heart . . .He was the one-night stand that didn’t exactly go as planned. Now he’s standing before me as if he’s never seen me naked, telling my manager he’ll take the job. Reluctantly.Finn Sanderson.Sports agent extraordinaire. Handsome as hell...Categorized as:
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![Defensive Stance: Las Vegas Ramblers by Kasha Thompson]()
Defensive Stance: Las Vegas Ramblers by Kasha Thompson
Deion McCabe is a veteran basketball player with an adversarial disposition. Following an altercation with a fan during a game, the league orders him to attend anger management. Deion’s behavior and subpar gameplay threatens to jeopardize his livelihood. He’s courting disaster and must demonstrate to the organization that he’s capable of turning his fate around... -
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Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsA deeply emotional standalone romance set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion. Divorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad.Cheated on, betrayed, exposed. My perfect life blew up in my face and I'm still picking up the pieces.The last thing I need is her.A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can't resist...Categorized as:
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Sparks Like Ours by Melissa Brayden
Gia Malone wants one thing and one thing only: to be the best surfer in the world. Her biggest obstacle is the annoyingly perky Elle Britton. Not only is Elle number one in the rankings, she’s also a fan favorite. But there’s a lot about Elle that Gia never noticed, like her surprising sense of humor and picture-perfect mouth. Elle Britton is tired...Categorized as:
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Fallen Crest Alternative Version by Tijan
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThis book was originally written to be the sequel to Fallen Crest High. It was scrapped and not used. Fallen Crest Family was written instead as the number two book in the Fallen Crest Series. However; this version was posted on the author's page for free reading as a thank you to her readers. After reading what she posted, enough fans requested this story to be published so here it is...Categorized as:
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![The Casanova Experience by Mickey Miller]()
The Casanova Experience by Mickey Miller
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsChandler: It was supposed to be just sex. Thoroughly satisfying, mind-blowing, sweaty, animalistic love making. Just a week, though. We both agree to the no strings attached arrangement. I give Amy the best week of her life, show her what it’s like to be with a real man. And since she’s my old best friend, I go a step further and give her the full Casanova Experience... -
![Offensive Formations: Connecticut Kings Book 8 by Christina C. Jones]()
Offensive Formations: Connecticut Kings Book 8 by Christina C. Jones
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPedestals are lonely places.Teagan Tolliver is learning the hard way that for every new trophy, every tournament win, comes more scrutiny, more pressure - far beyond what she can do on a court. As an elite, Black female athlete in a sport dominated by people she has little in common with beyond a match, she’s got the eyes of the world on her - for better or worse... -
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![You First by Caitlin Moss]()
You First by Caitlin Moss
He's her brother's best friend......she's his biggest regret.Genevieve Michaels didn’t realize how much emotional preparation she needed to do for her brother’s wedding. But when Leo Bishop walks into the bar five days before the big day, she’s reminded of exactly why she can’t stand her brother’s best friend...and exactly why she plans to steer clear of him all week... -
![His Best Shot by J. Nichole]()
His Best Shot by J. Nichole
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCelebrities, bright lights, fancy restaurants, shopping excursions - the life of a basketball wife living in L.A. was amazing. Or at least it seemed. I wouldn't know because I was a single woman living in a small town. Oh, and I had a teacher's salary. But my best friend was married to Nate King, the Nate King of the L.A. Stars. And I had the privilege of visiting her... -
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The Lying Games: The Complete Love Games Duet by Mickey Miller
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMickey Miller brings you both The Lying Game and The End Game, now in one complete Duet! Living with a sexy-as-sin roommate in a luxury penthouse should be a fantasy brought to life, right? Not when it's Carter Flynn--my teenage crush--who hates my guts. When I’m in town for a once in a lifetime dance camp, my living arrangements fall through at the last second... -
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Sweet Spot by Rebecca Jenshak
A hot-headed college golfer falls for her swing coach in this fun and sexy sports romance.Lincoln Reeves may be a pro golfer and revered swing coach, but when I meet him, he is just one more person telling me I’m not good enough.So, I do what any girl in my position would do. I tell him to get lost and take his arrogant, annoying smirk with him. I never expect to see him again...Categorized as:
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![Offensive Rebound: Holding Court by M.J. Fields]()
Offensive Rebound: Holding Court by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTRAE It's a call that changes my life--and my little girl's. Years ago, playing for the NBA was the dream, but the Seattle Stallions suck. Worse than that, my old teammate is now the star center--not to mention my number one rival. There has to be a catch, some sort of agenda. Before I was injured, I was the best. Now? There's no way they want me... -
![When Shadows Follow by Callie Rae]()
When Shadows Follow by Callie Rae
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBlend in. Stay quiet. Survive.Fallon Blake is starting her senior year in a new town with the goal of sliding through to graduation unseen. Despite her attempts to lay low, she makes a snap decision to act when the king of Cherry Creek High School, Jesse Callaway, gets jumped at a party... -
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Going All In by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeing the nice guy leaves me open to being a rebound romance.Which I’m not interested in. I’ve got better things to do.Like taking my spot on the NBA draft picks. It’s all that matters to me.Love has never been on the radar. I’m too focused for all that fluff.Then life slows me down. Way down.An injury at the end of the spring semester has me working my way back to full health all summer long... -
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Flagrant by Alexandria House
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNBA star Paul "Polo" Logan is known for his on-court prowess and his off-court philandering.Kendra Doll is the main woman in his life, and although their past bonds them together, it also may be what tears them apart.He’s ready to make a change and truly commit to her, but is it too late?(Polo and Kendra were first introduced in the novel, Let Me Hold You, by Alexandria House... -
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Caught in a Jam by Lila Felix
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’ve loved her since we were kids. But loving someone gets tough when they don’t love you back. Nixon Black has made mistakes. He made one mistake that would change his life forever. Now he’s working and in school—and he’s got a three year old. He gave up dating when Scout was born, but every night he retreats to another life in his mind, one he could’ve had with her...Categorized as:
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Ballbuster by Lane Hart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 10 ratings~ Kohen Hendricks ~ Out of all the football stadiums in the world, why did Roxanne “The Ballbuster” Benson have to plow through mine? Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for women playing professional football. But what I’m not for is The Ballbuster waltzing onto my field, trying to take over my position as the Wildcats’ starting kicker... -
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![Six Hockey Players' Rival by Nicole Casey]()
Six Hockey Players' Rival by Nicole Casey
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSix hockey players, one fearless captain, and a sizzling tale of love, rivalry, and secrets. When I join Yale's ice hockey team, my goal is to prove that women deserve their place in the game. Tensions simmer between the men's and women's teams, but fate has a different plan in store... -
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Second Time's the Charm by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe only woman I’ve ever loved is the one I can’t have.Going from uncle to father overnight meant me moving back to my hometown after two decades away. Now, I’m trying to pick up the pieces and do right by a little girl who just wants her mom.When my twentieth high school reunion rolls around, I come face-to-face with Emily, the ex whose heart I broke before she could break mine... -
![The Fake by Rebecca Jenshak]()
The Fake by Rebecca Jenshak
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI've made a lot of dumb mistakes but none dumber than losing her.Senior year. I should be partying and living it up with my friends before graduation, but one more mistake and I'm off the team.Enter Chloe. She comes into my life at a low point, but she becomes the bright spot I reach for every day. She's the kind of girl who makes a guy want to be a better man... -
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The Tip-Off by Rebecca Jenshak
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsA slow burn, friends to lovers, college sports romance. I've spent years hiding in the shadows. He's spent his whole life chasing the bright lights of the NBA. We have nothing in common, except for the fact our friends ditched us for spring break. I have a bucket list for my senior year at Valley U. He's the only person I know on campus. I'm ready to start checking things off my list...Categorized as:
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Technical by Alexandria House
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTechnically, they just met.Technically, they shouldn’t be in love.But who cares about technicalities?Drayveon Walker is touted as one of the most talented players in the history of the game, instrumental in the St. Louis Cyclones’ two championship victories. Benevolent, focused, and driven, he has it all, lacking nothing he could ever want or need...Categorized as:
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![Broken Heir by Amber Vant]()
Broken Heir by Amber Vant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy once perfectly orchestrated kingdom is crumbling and it’s all because of her. Rory may have disappeared, but like a flame, light will always shine brighter in darkness.She grew up believing she only ever had herself, and maybe at one time that was true, but not anymore. She’s one of us now. I may be on the outs with the hellhounds but that doesn’t mean she’s allowed the same generosity... -
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To Hope by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA previous winner of the Professional Bull Riders' gold belt buckle, Jodie Cahill plans to ride again. But fate intervenes in the form of a broken wrist, and keeps her from winning another buckle. When the CEO of the PBR offers her a three-month tour on the circuit working as a judge and traveling with a combination newspaper/magazine reporter/novelist, she takes the job... -
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Coach Love by Liz Crowe
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Family Saga with humor, heat and heart--not to mention beer, bourbon and basketball! The smoldering intensity of first love ~ the forbidden fantasy of temptation ~ the cold hard facts of real life. When one man’s hopes are dashed apart in a split second after years spent chasing a dream, he returns home to Kentucky furious at the world and everyone around him... -
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Sweet Girl by Sierra Hill
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKylah I’ve always lived in the shadows of my athletic older brother and my charismatic twin sister. And that’s okay by me. I don’t mind being known as the shy wallflower. The gawky geek. The sweet, virginal girl. Well, that’s one label I’ve been trying to rid myself of since starting my freshman year in college this year. The thing is, no one’s ever looked twice at me. Until I met Van Gerard...Categorized as:
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![When Shadows Fracture by Callie Rae]()
When Shadows Fracture by Callie Rae
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo survive, she has to fight. For her to live, he has to sacrifice it all.After trying to escape the past, Fallon's worst nightmare has found her. Trapped in a basement by her deranged ex, her only goal is making it out alive. If a chance presents itself, she’ll run. If he tries to touch her, she’ll fight. No matter what, she refuses to cower to him again... -
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![Before I Loved You by Ashley Elizabeth]()
Before I Loved You by Ashley Elizabeth
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if everyone you’ve ever loved has always let you go?Living most of my life alone, I’ve learned to rely on one person.And one person only.Me.But after one night in a bar,seeking a distraction from a tall, dark, and handsome stranger,I ended up with more than I bargained for.Two vivid pink lines on a white plastic stick... -
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Kiss To Remember by Anna B. Doe
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSome moments define the trajectory of your life.Grace Shelton has experienced her fair share of loss and trauma, but moving to Blairwood is her chance for a new beginning.For Trent Remington, going to college is a chance to break free of his overprotective parents and finally play basketball.Some moments will change it forever... -
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Maybe This Christmas by Sarah Morgan
"Uplifting, sexy and warm, Sarah Morgan's O'Neil Brothers series is perfection."—Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author This winter, ex-skiing champion, reformed heartbreaker and single dad Tyler O'Neil has only one mission—making sure his daughter, Jess, has the best Christmas ever... -
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Play Maker by Piper Lawson, Lance Greenfield
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI chose a championship over love.When Nova smashed her way into my hardened heart, she showed me there’s more to life than basketball.She taught me patience and forgiveness. With her help, my Kodiak teammates became brothers instead of rivals. For the first time, I cared about more than a game.But one mistake sent me crashing from all-star to rock bottom...Categorized as:
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Bryce by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMoney, power, prestige…failure. Bryce Coulter is … The Player. Don’t call it a come back….Because no one else is. Poised to live up to his legacy, tennis player, Bryce Coulter, loses it all on one swing. Now, with the pressure on and his future in jeopardy, the last thing he needs is a smart-mouthed, training partner with attitude and a killer swing — or maybe she’s exactly what he needs... -
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Jock Royal by Sara Ney
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIT’S EASY TO TAKE ONE DARE WHEN YOU THINK IT’S HARMLESS.Ashley Dryden-Jones is the best rugby player on the field—when I take a dare I instantly regret, I had no way of knowing he was a gentleman. An athlete. British with no plans to stay in the States.He makes me forget myself, bruises, 5 o’clock shadow, accent and all...Categorized as:
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The End Game by Mickey Miller
Amazon Bestselling Author Mickey Miller brings you the second book of a sexy new duet.We went through all that just to be strangers again.Carter Flynn might love me.But I'm done with him, despite our history.Carter may well be the sexiest man I've ever been with, but he has a dark side.It's a hard decision, but I say this relationship is over.Carter begs to differ... -
![Found by You by Victoria H. Smith]()
Found by You by Victoria H. Smith
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHe’s noticed by everyone… Griffin Chandler. He’s captain of our college’s basketball team. I swear to God I’ve already seen him in a Nike ad, and he’s one of the top picks when he goes pro following our spring graduation. His life is on display for the world. Both his accomplishments and demons there for judgment. I’m a girl who likes to play roller derby from, of all places, Wisconsin...Categorized as:
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![The Pass by Rebecca Jenshak]()
The Pass by Rebecca Jenshak
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’ve been in love with her for two years.The first time around, I screwed things up. I hesitated and the moment was gone.I passed when I shouldn’t have.Not a total loss. I gained a best friend instead of whatever we might have been.Sydney is hands down the best thing that’s ever happened to me, and I’ll do anything to keep her in my life. Even bury my feelings deep inside... -
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Blocked by L.P. Dover
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s got every reason to be cocky . . . until a female cuts him down to size. I’m Dallas Easton, the best goaltender in the league. I make a damn good living playing hockey, and with women falling at my feet wherever I go, why not enjoy it? I get whatever I want, whenever I want—that is, until I come across the one player who gets the best of me on the ice...Categorized as:
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![Game Changer by Sierra Hill]()
Game Changer by Sierra Hill
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUp until two years ago, I was living large and my life’s priorities were anchored to three things – my NBA stardom, money and celebrity. I was also a colossal dick. Until one night turned my world upside down and I suffered unspeakable loss. That event changed the man I was and made me a widowed-single father... -
![Cold As Ice by Piper Rayne]()
Cold As Ice by Piper Rayne
Contains the bonus prequel, Iced Out, for the first week of release! It may be Winter Games, but the bedroom games are about to begin… Competing in South Korea on the world stage is hard enough. Having to spend the entire press tour beforehand with a woman who hates me? Karma really is a bitch...Categorized as:
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![All Your Fault by Kristin Lee]()
All Your Fault by Kristin Lee
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIf Adalee Summers thought walking across campus at night was safe, she was wrong.Being a collegiate gymnast requires years of training and this year, her goal was to stay focused on winning the SEC All Around Title until she saw him across the room—the baseball transfer.His easy swagger, full head of dark hair and his laugh is a lightning bolt to the heart... -
![Roughing the Kicker by Eden Butler]()
Roughing the Kicker by Eden Butler
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReese Noble chased this dream for a decade. Now it was here. The NFL. A pro career. All eyes on the league’s new kicker. Millions of people expecting her to fail. But Reese wasn’t a novelty and the spot she landed on the New Orleans Steamers was one she planned to keep... -
![A Good Man by J.J. Murray]()
A Good Man by J.J. Murray
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings" A Good Man earns a place at the top of the to-be-read pile." -- USA Today Sonya Richardson can't resist starring on a hit reality dating show to give America a taste of what a real black woman is like. The former celebrity pro athlete is breaking all of "Hunk Or Punk's" rules, refusing to bling-up like a diva, and tackling whatever drama her suitors have in store... -
![Defending the Player: An Enemies-to-Lovers College Sports Romance by Elouise Tynan]()
Defending the Player: An Enemies-to-Lovers College Sports Romance by Elouise Tynan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIMOGEN KNIGHTThere are few people who infuriate me more than pretty boy basketball player Luke Bantempelli.He’s all too aware there isn’t a girl on campus he can’t charm out of her skirt with nothing but a smile.So when one accidental kiss in a Haunted House has us hooking up in secret, I know I’m losing my damn mind...Categorized as:
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