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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
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsFirst came love, then came the NHL, then came Baylor and Jayden with a baby carriage... -
Overtime by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsDown and out with an injury keeping him away from the game, Assassins’ defenseman Jordie Thomas lives for the blades of his skates on the ice and the feeling of oblivion off it. With no choice but to heal, he’s forced away from the sport that runs through his veins. With everything at stake and darkness setting in, he quickly finds himself spiraling even further out of control...Categorized as:
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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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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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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... -
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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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”... -
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... -
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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... -
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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The Changeup by Nicole Falls
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor the entirety of her life Geffri Robinson has known that being a girl who plays baseball was a novelty. At some point, however, the novelty wore off and she stepped away from playing the sport until a chance exhibition places her at the center of attention once again...Categorized as:
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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... -
Last Chance by Claire Highton-Stevenson
An injured athlete desperate for a comeback. A career-driven team owner. Passion ignites when they meet, but will victory cost them true love?Nora Brady has one last shot at the career she adores. After a devastating injury knocks her off the women’s football A-list, the tenacious midfielder accepts an offer to play for a struggling young team longing to compete in the big time...Categorized as:
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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... -
The Rule by Maggie Cole
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA whip-smart businesswoman with one rule she’ll never break. A billionaire entrepreneur with a dangerous past. Olivia “Liv” White is poised to take over eligible bachelor Tom Marko's companies, but he wants something closer than a business relationship. Much closer. It doesn’t hurt that Tom’s handsome, a basketball star with a body to match, and just the right kind of aggressive...Categorized as:
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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... -
The Fake by Rebecca Jenshak
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Before I Loved You by Ashley Elizabeth
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
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... -
So Forward by Mina V. Esguerra
Colin Valerio has been performing practically all his life. From national team figure skating, to underwear modeling, and now posting (shirtless) selfies daily for his adoring audience. Many don’t know though that at 29, he’s quietly earning his MBA degree—that is, if he can fix his final paper. It’s got too much heart, not enough business...Categorized as:
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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... -
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... -
Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton
If you want to score, you have to get in the game... The last thing Jenna Riley needs is more sports in her life. While her brothers are off being athletic superstars, she's stuck running the family's sports bar, whether she likes it or not. Then in walks pro hockey stud Tyler Anderson...Categorized as:
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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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Bryce by Nana Malone
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 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... -
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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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... -
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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Sweet Summer Love by Sierra Hill
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLogan: Everyone’s had a summer crush. The one that’s etched into your memories so hard that it leaves an indelible mark, like a scar on your heart. For me, that crush is my first love, Carver Edwards. I met him at fifteen at summer camp, and for three perfect summers, he was mine. Until the blazing heat of the summer sun faded and reality crashed in... -
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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Full Court Press by J. Akridge
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSingle mother Kelsi Fran hates basketball. To her, it’s a painful reminder of her past relationship mistakes. But after losing a bet to her sister, she finds herself at an Atlanta Hawks game, hating life. There, she meets basketball star Landon Prince and treats herself to one steamy night with him... -
Call My Bluff by Jeanine Bennedict
Who says two dollars and a condom won’t lead you to love?Beatriz Cortes, a hopeless romantic and perpetual sidepiece to all Main Character Men, is a broke bartender in desperate need of a real, full-time job but will settle for a flight back to her hometown of Las Vegas to see her sister...Categorized as:
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The Pass by Rebecca Jenshak
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 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... -
Game Changer by Sierra Hill
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 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... -
The Fadeaway by Rebecca Jenshak
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThis college jock is a total player. He’s used to getting who and what he wants. Until her . . . Katrina The hottest guy on campus won’t stop asking me out. I know that sounds like a good problem to have, but this guy… this guy has no idea how complicated my life is trying to juggle being a single mom and college student. Every Thursday, he shows up at the café where I work...Categorized as:
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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...
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