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The Legend by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn a lifestyle of speed, adrenaline and desire, one racer has sacrificed everything for the sport he loved. In turn, he will fight for his name, his family and now his life to be the legend he’s been portrayed to be. You can be everything you set out to be if you want it bad enough. You can be that record breaker you said you’d be. You can be that hero you always thought you would be... -
![Just One Look by Rosalind James]()
Just One Look by Rosalind James
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLuka Darkovic has some tackling skills. He hadn’t planned on using them to bring down a runaway dog the size of a Shetland pony, though, especially not when his neck is already buggered. At 33, a rugby forward protects his vertebrae. . He’s even less happy when the dog’s incompetent owner turns up in his hospital cubicle the next day with a plan to fix those vertebrae... -
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![Delayed Call by Toni Aleo]()
Delayed Call by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsVaughn Johansson is the Nashville Assassins' star player. He's brash, cocky, and talented. And he isn't afraid to let anyone know it. He lives his life on his own terms, never forming romantic attachments, and only allowing his very closest to see his true, caring self. Brie Soledad has the weight of the world on her shoulders... -
![Zane's Rebel by Loni Nichole]()
Zane's Rebel by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor once in his life, this strait-laced attorney is ready to throw caution to the wind. Too bad his sassy, rebellious soulmate refuses to take the risk. Zane. I take on the sassy-mouthed heiress’s case because she needs a good defense. She’s being sued by her father’s former business partner, who wants to destroy her. The odds in this small-town are stacked against her...Categorized as:
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![Home Run by Jordan Marie, Robin Harper]()
Home Run by Jordan Marie, Robin Harper
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsGreen Lucas doesn't know what's about to hit him. Complete Standalone Romance. Wanted. A woman with grit and fire who will help me get my son’s head out of his ass. You must be self-sufficient and not looking for a gravy train. Common sense is a plus, book smarts are optional. Cannot have red hair, as my son seems to go for that type and he needs something to shake him up... -
![The Prodigy by Nichole Rose]()
The Prodigy by Nichole Rose
Meeting his curvy soulmate switches this computer genius from laid-back MC brother to Beast mode in the blink of an eye. Finn "Hacker" Taylor. I've always been the quiet brother in my MC. The resident genius who gets things done and keeps his head down. I prefer my bike and my computers to most people. Until I set eyes on Scarlett Crawford, the curvy new clerk at Gatsby Books... -
![Breakaway (The Rule Book Collection) by A.M. Johnson]()
Breakaway (The Rule Book Collection) by A.M. Johnson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs Tampa Bay's star center, Mark Carmelo's life was hockey, and after a bitter and public break up, all he wanted to do was focus on the game. Until he saw her. The one that got away. The one he thought he'd never see again. For thirteen years, Stevie West drowned in her lackluster life. Recently divorced from her “roommate” with passionless benefits, she was ready to start over. On her own... -
![For The One by Brenna Aubrey]()
For The One by Brenna Aubrey
He’s got everything but game…. William Drake is an artistic genius with a photographic memory and the intensity to master practically any task. Oh, and he owns a chunk of a billion-dollar gaming company. A twenty-six year-old guy with his wealth, talent, and good looks shouldn’t have problems winning over women. Except he does...Categorized as:
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![The Rookie by Olivia T. Turner]()
The Rookie by Olivia T. Turner
I'm the last of the original crew still working at the pub. Bridget met a guy online and moved to Australia, James got fired, Ivy had a kid, Zara went to work for her dad in Miami, and now Lauren is leaving too. I'm the only one left. With no prospects and no opportunities. Until out of the blue, I get one. I had long given up my career as a real estate agent. It was over before it even started... -
![Big Girl Panties by Michaela Sawyer]()
Big Girl Panties by Michaela Sawyer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis romantic comedy will break your heart. .. and then make you laugh so hard it'll put the pieces back together! One man's trash is another man's treasure. When my ex-husband, Chris, left me shattered, I thought I'd never recover. Then Matt, a famous wrestler, came into my life. He patiently put me back together, making me feel beautiful again even when I couldn't see it myself... -
![Black Light: Worthy by Stella Moore]()
Black Light: Worthy by Stella Moore
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHandling bossy, demanding millionaires is just a regular Tuesday for Katherine Callahan, one of the most in-demand financial planners on the east coast. Austin Barrick may be baseball’s biggest star, but she figures there’s not much difference between him and the rest of her clients. That is, until he walks into her office, flashes his million-dollar smile, and asks her to dinner... -
![The Friend Face Off by Grace Worthington]()
The Friend Face Off by Grace Worthington
Getting involved with your brother’s best friend is risky enough. But when he's a hockey player? It's a whole new level of bad idea. As a ravenous reader, I’ve got a I’m obsessed with hockey romances. But let me tell you, real life hockey players are nothing like my book boyfriends. So I threw down the gauntlet on BookTok. I challenged any single guy out there to prove me wrong... -
![Curve Ball: An Older Man/Younger Woman Curvy Girl Romance (Curvy Soulmates ) by Kat Baxter]()
Curve Ball: An Older Man/Younger Woman Curvy Girl Romance (Curvy Soulmates ) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNanny…or soulmate? Maddox. I may be a quarterback, not a baseball player, but that didn’t keep life from throwing me a curve ball. I'm contracted to play my final season in the NFL, my career is on a high and I want to go out on top. Complication? Six months ago, I gained custody of my sister’s young kids. They are my priority, but I need help in the form of live-in nanny extraordinaire, Finley...Categorized as:
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![Shut Up and Kiss Me (Midnight Kisses) by Kat Baxter]()
Shut Up and Kiss Me (Midnight Kisses) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis soccer star has one night to win it all…or risk losing everything. Ben Prescott. By most people’s standards, I’ve got it pretty good. I have a lucrative job playing my favorite game in the world: soccer. I get to live in my favorite city: Austin, Texas. I basically have it all. Except the woman I love. Why, you ask? Because she's my baby sister's best friend... -
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![Love at First Skate by Ellie Hall]()
Love at First Skate by Ellie Hall
They say love is messy. Turns out friendship is too, especially when you’re stranded in a cabin with your best friend and hearts are on thin ice. Teddy. I’ve heard that men and women can’t be friends without it becoming something more. Harlow and I put that theory in the penalty box, thank you very much... -
![Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin]()
Love in Overtime by Melissa Baldwin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPlaying hockey in Maple Falls was meant to be just a charity gig, but then my new publicist showed up, melting the ice—and my heart. Cooper. I never anticipated being roped into a charity hockey game during the off-season. But here I am, heading to Maple Falls, all because my publicist decided to retire. Change was inevitable, but I didn't foresee it coming so soon... -
![Trivial Pursuits by Aven Ellis]()
Trivial Pursuits by Aven Ellis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLandon Holder is exactly the kind of man Livy Adams should stay far away from. The flashy, flirty star defenseman for the Chicago Buffaloes is known for hooking up with women all over Chicago. Livy finds herself attracted to Landy, but his sexy good looks and charm are irrelevant... -
![Going All In by Ali Parker, Weston Parker]()
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... -
![Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart]()
Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLynn Brooks is officially over it. With four overprotective brothers, the youngest Brooks sibling has had enough with bossy alphas. So, when professional baseball star Joey Martel makes a play for her, she's determined to steer clear of him and his toxic circle of jocks. Being the latest conquest for another overbearing caveman? No thanks...Categorized as:
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![Changing Lanes by Katie Graykowski]()
Changing Lanes by Katie Graykowski
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsProfessional Football Player, Devon Harding found his soul mate at the age of seventeen. Trouble is, he can’t remember her last name. For the last fourteen years, he’s been waiting for The Universe to send her back to him. When that day comes, he nearly falls all over himself to get to her. But he plays it cool and waits for her to come to him. And she walks right past him...Categorized as:
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![Two to Tango by Fiona Davenport]()
Two to Tango by Fiona Davenport
There was no way Lisa Morisette was going to fall for her celebrity dance partner. No matter how sexy the professional wide receiver was. Or how hard he pursued her. Hale Bucannon wasn’t used to giving up on what he wanted. And he wasn’t about to start when the stakes were the highest they’d ever been. Winning the beautiful ballerina’s heart was the best prize of all.Categorized as:
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![His Silver Lining by Megan Wade]()
His Silver Lining by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWarning: Only read this book if you love down-on-their-luck but hopeful heroines, transient grouches just searching for a home, and a host of OTT antics between pre-destined soulmates. Dottie moved to Whisper Valley on a whim when she fell in love with the small town's picturesque scenery and friendly locals...Categorized as:
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![The Cleat Retreat by Kris Butler]()
The Cleat Retreat by Kris Butler
The only thing worse than almost dying as a child… surviving. Now, hear me out. I was very much happy to be alive. It was the constant need to feel grateful for something I had no control over… that grated on me. I’d become so passive in my own life that when my boyfriend proposed, I couldn’t remember what I liked about him outside of his dimple. I mean, it was cute...Categorized as:
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![Cocky Quarterback: Eric Cocker by Faleena Hopkins]()
Cocky Quarterback: Eric Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis series is 18+ERIC do you capture a girl's heart? Make her laugh. The waitress with the bird tattoo drawn up her middle finger got my attention by not caring if she has it. My team thinks it's hilarious she's not into me. Trouble is she likes musician types. .. . But hey, I'm a star quarterback and a Cocker which means I don't drop the ball...Categorized as:
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![Love So Perfect by Marquita Valentine]()
Love So Perfect by Marquita Valentine
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLove So Perfect, Book 5 in Marquita’s contemporary romance series about the Lawson Brothers. Star quarterback Austin Lawson’s dating life is fair game to the myriad gossip bloggers. Thanks to his most recent screw up with a social media savvy super model, he’s forced to return home so that his PR team can do damage control...Categorized as:
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![Bender by Colleen Charles]()
Bender by Colleen Charles
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMy second chance is the biggest gamble of my life. I am Marco Rossi, once an Italian nobody, now living the dream as a Vegas Venom player. I thought I was swapping my lonely orphan past for a team-family. But I was wrong. I am on thin ice with everyone, but especially when it comes to Madison McKay...Categorized as:
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![Breakout by Aven Ellis]()
Breakout by Aven Ellis
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhile Texas is known for loving football, Lexi Stewart has always been drawn to the ice. Hockey is her passion, and she wants nothing more than to pursue a career in video editing for the home network of the Dallas Demons hockey team. Lexi has an editing job for a corporate account, but it’s not fulfilling... -
![Trick Shot by Lyssa Lemire]()
Trick Shot by Lyssa Lemire
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen I need a fake fiancée, my best friend Abby seems like the safe choice. But I should have known there’s nothing more dangerous than pretending to love your best friend – after you realize pretending isn’t enough. There’s a lot that makes me one of a kind. Being the best defensive player in college hockey. My status as a local celebrity and campus superstar...Categorized as:
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![The Sweetest Game by Cookie O'Gorman]()
The Sweetest Game by Cookie O'Gorman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHopelessly in love with my best friend's brother. That's what it will say on my tombstone. Here lies Junior "June" Dorsey. Tomboy. Car lover. Bookworm. She suffered from a severe case of unrequited love syndrome. It's not like I haven't tried liking other guys. I have. It's just none of them measure up to him. Baylor O'Brien. Beautiful. Cocky...Categorized as:
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Gray by Shaw Hart
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGrayson Mackleroy is probably going to regret this. He's regretted a lot of things in his life. Not standing up to his dad, not moving away from Rosewood when he had the chance, but none of them come close to his biggest regret. Not making Nora Mason his the second that he laid eyes on her...Categorized as:
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![The Art of Falling in Love with Your Fake Fiancé by Anne Kemp]()
The Art of Falling in Love with Your Fake Fiancé by Anne Kemp
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll’s fair in love and war…until you agree to be your best friend’s fake fiancé. Levi: Life as an NFL player has always been fast-paced, but nothing prepared me for becoming the guardian of my godson, Duncan. With his grandmother contesting custody, I need to prove that I’m a steadfast influence who’s not going anywhere and there’s one sure-fire way to show that: get engaged... -
![All Your Reasons Why by Kenzie Reed]()
All Your Reasons Why by Kenzie Reed
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Bestselling author Kenzie Reed comes a hilarious, standalone, billionaire, enemies-to-lovers, hockey romance. I got pucked . . . Never in a million years did I think that I’d have to become a babysitter in order to secure my place as the publicist for the local NHL team, the Rovers. Yet here I am, organizing events to help rebuild the public image of their MVP, Mason Raker...Categorized as:
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![P.S. Not If You Were The Last Man On Earth by J. S. Cooper]()
P.S. Not If You Were The Last Man On Earth by J. S. Cooper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo my tent mate,. I am only going to say this once. I am not interested in you. I will not be sharing a sleeping bag with you. I will not be asking you to. keep me warm with your 'hot body'. Who calls their own body. hot by the way? I will not be doing a belly dance for you in the middle of the night and I definitely won’t be making you hot chocolate...Categorized as:
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![No More Mr. Chai Guy (The Coffee Loft: Fall Collection) by J.P. Sterling]()
No More Mr. Chai Guy (The Coffee Loft: Fall Collection) by J.P. Sterling
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome back to The Coffee Loft, where a new round of stories has been brewed especially for you. Those of you stopping by to visit again, we’ve missed you. The feeling of home is the same that you loved before. If it’s your first time, prepare to be swept off your feet. While our menu hasn’t changed, we think you’ll be pleased with the fall favorites we’ve added... -
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![The Debra Dilemma by Katie Graykowski]()
The Debra Dilemma by Katie Graykowski
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDebra Covington is finally getting her life together. She’s spent the last ten years making Warren Daniver pay for choosing a million dollars over her. Her plan of sport-dating the entire football team that Daniver owns has backfired and the only one she’s hurting is herself. Now, she works at Safe Place helping victims of domestic violence. Warren Daniver has a problem...Categorized as:
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![It's A Win For Me by Clarissa Mae]()
It's A Win For Me by Clarissa Mae
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmelia Cruz-Taylor is a hopeless romantic, always glued to her rom-coms and billionaire romance books. But after a shattering betrayal, her belief in love has crumbled to dust. With a destination wedding approaching and her ex on the guest list, she needs a date to prove she’s moved on...Categorized as:
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![Garrett's Obsession by Loni Nichole]()
Garrett's Obsession by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen it comes to love, this football coach is done playing by the rules. Garrett Marsh. As the high school football coach, I'm supposed to play by the rules. Except the rules are standing in the way of the one thing I want…Ciara Sharp. She dropped everything to provide for her brother when their parents died. Now, she's untouchable, or so says the school board. But I'm done listening to reason...Categorized as:
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![Whiplash: A Sports Romance by Tabatha Kiss]()
Whiplash: A Sports Romance by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIf I’m a player…. Then she’s the coach. ELIZA. My dad doesn’t want me socializing with the team. But I’ve never been much of a daddy’s girl. Junior Morgan thinks he can flash a wink and get me in his bed. I won’t make it so easy for him. Sorry, quarterback. You want me? You’re gonna have to earn it. Let’s play. JUNIOR. The new coach doesn’t want the team involved with his daughter... -
![Sugar Rush by Tracey Ward]()
Sugar Rush by Tracey Ward
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratings$. 99 for a Limited Time! Colt Avery is on fire. Dubbed one of the NFL's best kept secrets, he's in the spotlight for the first time in his career. Women want him, coaches are courting him, and his Kansas cornfield good looks are too good not to be shared. His face is everywhere; TV, magazines, billboards. The entire world is in love with him. Everyone wants a piece of him... -
![Traded by Lisa Suzanne]()
Traded by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe first time I met pro football’s hottest quarterback, we ended up horizontal just before the most embarrassing moment of my life. The second time, I unleashed all my pent-up anger on him. The third time was when the owner of the Vegas Aces introduced him as the newly traded player I’d be coaching for the next year. No…I’m not a football coach. I’ve been hired as his full-time behavior coach... -
![Talk Hockey to Me by Kelly Jamieson]()
Talk Hockey to Me by Kelly Jamieson
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey can resist their attraction…until their hearts rocket them across the blue line. Hunter. Timing. Hockey careers are made or broken on it, and mine has taken exceptionally broken road. I’m not a star. I’m a grinder, I work hard, and I’m finally at the point I can put the past behind me and get the fat, long-term contract I deserve... -
![Gabbi's Goalie by Nichole Rose]()
Gabbi's Goalie by Nichole Rose
This over-the-top goalie refuses to crash and burn when it comes to the woman of his dreams. Atlas Jacks. The moment I set eyes on Gabbi Sterling, I know she's mine. Unfortunately, she doesn't agree. Her brother owns my team. Her best friend told a little white lie. And my girl is giving me nine kinds of hell. Right up until we get lost in the woods together...Categorized as:
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![Curvy Girl and the Grumpy Santa by Jessa Joy]()
Curvy Girl and the Grumpy Santa by Jessa Joy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy brother's best friend is the biggest, grumpiest Santa I've ever encountered. But am I imagining things, or does he have a twinkle in his eye every time he sees me? Melody. Coming back to Snowflake Falls, the last person I expected to have to work with was my brother's best friend. Now the two of us are squished into a small space together every single day until Christmas... -
![No Time Like Forever by Zoe York]()
No Time Like Forever by Zoe York
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBrand new release in the sexy small town romance series by NYT and USA Today bestselling author Zoe York! It started with a kiss. .. Mari Beadie needed a boyfriend, and former NHL hockey star Chase Miller happened to be in the right place at the right time. The kiss that followed wasn't necessary, strictly speaking, but it sure was hot... -
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![City of Champions by Chloe T. Barlow]()
City of Champions by Chloe T. Barlow
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow do you find the will to try, when you've spent all your life playing on a field strewn with shattered lives and broken rules? Tragedy and betrayal taught Jenna Sutherland early on that her safest bet was to fiercely avoid any risk, whether it is in work, life, or love... -
![Primal Surrender by Lori King]()
Primal Surrender by Lori King
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsComing May 13, 2014! The Surrender Trilogy III: Brothers Mack and Ryker Thompson know the pain of failure intimately having recently fallen from the heights of success. One a former football star, and the other a master at his artistic craft, they couldn’t be more different from each other... -
![Just Like Florence Nightingale by Sean Kennedy]()
Just Like Florence Nightingale by Sean Kennedy
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSimon Murray is preparing to spend his first Christmas together with Declan Tyler, but he has to play nurse as Dec is recovering from a knee operation. With best friends Fran and Roger holidaying in Italy, how will Simon manage to become a modern day Florence Nightingale? NB: Short story, approx. 2000 words... -
![Georgia On My Mind by Brenda Stokes Lee]()
Georgia On My Mind by Brenda Stokes Lee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsInterior Designer, Georgia Porter, aka Peaches is a strong independent woman who is holding it down for her man. Charles is her first love has been with Peaches since high school. An opportunist, he shamelessly allowed Peaches to put him through college and Law School. He promised that he would marry her just as soon as he passed the Bar...Categorized as:
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![Me Against the QB by Billie Bloom]()
Me Against the QB by Billie Bloom
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBodie thought his homework was done when he graduated from college, but no such luck. His new assignment: prove to his dad he can handle clients by babysitting a wild NFL player in the off season. Colby is a handful for any agent and he can’t stay out of the press, for all the wrong reasons... -
![Infamous: A Bad Boy Sports Romance Novel by Arabella Abbing]()
Infamous: A Bad Boy Sports Romance Novel by Arabella Abbing
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTouchdowns, touchbacks, touchy interns … he’s got it all covered. April:. My boss is the publicist for the hottest quarterback in the NFL. As a lowly intern, I’ve never met Jared Moore -- but as a rabid football fan, believe me, I know all about him. And now my boss is off on her honeymoon … and I’ve been given the job of babysitting Jared...
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