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Hart to Heart by M.E. Carter, Jacob Morgan
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsListening Length: 5 hours, 6 minutesWe’re the Harts. Between an engagement, a wedding and an adoption, we’ve had the best year of our lives. Things have never looked better for any of us.But just because you say “I do” doesn’t mean you get a happily ever after. And sometimes, you get tackled more in life than you ever did on the football field... -
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Matchmaker by Ivy Smoak
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsMatthew Caldwell is NYC's most eligible bachelor.Charming.Gorgeous.Wealthy.Great with kids.Broken.Sixteen years ago he lost everything. He made a vow to never love again. But suddenly everyone in his life is acting like a matchmaker. He can't help but wonder if a broken vow is better than a broken heart.There's just one problem. Only one woman in the city has caught his attention... -
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![Path To Resolution by TheFeveredBookaholic]()
Path To Resolution by TheFeveredBookaholic
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWolfe Emerson is notorious for two things: being an absolute beast in a boxing ring and being a voluntary mute. His story remains unspoken and he prefers to live his life in silence. That is, until, his world is turned upside down when he meets someone who is louder than life... -
![One Night Valentine by Hope Ford]()
One Night Valentine by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s not a question of IF this football star can resist the curvy florist but rather WHEN he’ll give in…Cruz It is said that you only want what you cannot have. I hate to be a cliche, but that statement rings true for me.In my case it’s not what I want, but rather who. Tara Brooks. Sweet, funny, and my little sister’s best friend... -
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![Every Kiss You Steal by J.E. Parker]()
Every Kiss You Steal by J.E. Parker
Her past is plagued with darkness... He's determined to make her future brighter. -Ashley- My life was once a nightmare. Because of my past, the walls I've constructed are mighty. But those walls begin to waver the day I meet him... Chase Jacobs, star quarterback, and the cutest boy I've ever seen. With his easy smile and sweet words, he's perfect. Problem is, I'm not... -
![We Said Forever by Marie James, T E Black]()
We Said Forever by Marie James, T E Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRock bottom. They say the only way to go from there is up, but what is “up” when you’re born into someone else’s rock bottom? At ten, football became my first love. It’s what got me out of the house away from my self-destructive family... -
![Anger Banger by S.M. Shade]()
Anger Banger by S.M. Shade
The residents of Happy Haven Trailer park have been waiting for this for a long time. The slumlord who abandoned this place and let our homes deteriorate has been court ordered to live here while making repairs. Imagine our surprise when the guy who shows up to move in to the dilapidated trailer across the street isn't the sixty year old man we expected, but his son... -
![Landon: Small Town Roommate Romance by Cora Brent]()
Landon: Small Town Roommate Romance by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRELEASING APRIL 22nd!!! LANDON My former student. My new roommate. My greatest weakness….Autumn:It’s not that I’m hiding out in this hard luck little town. But I’m twenty-six years old, I’ve had one boyfriend and he ditched me for my sister. So I might be a little cynical. Then again, perhaps a high school math teacher shouldn’t expect romance... -
![DITCHED by R.C. Boldt]()
DITCHED by R.C. Boldt
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe's playing for the heart she's had sidelined for years. IVY HAYES Dating can be a rocky journey. Once the new shine wears off, you may end up with a case of buyer’s remorse. That’s where I come in. I set the backdrop and coach you through the breakup. Don't want overblown drama, hard feelings, or a drink tossed in your face? Then I'm your fairy godmother, child... -
![The Hail Mary by Ginger Scott]()
The Hail Mary by Ginger Scott
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSixteen years is a long time. In a marriage, it’s a milestone. On the gridiron, it’s a miracle. Reed Johnson wants more time for everything, but time is funny that way. It can be cruel. With a body that can’t quite take the hits it used to and a heart tired of being torn in two different directions, Reed is faced with a reality he’s not quite ready for—life without the game... -
![PUNCHED by Jacob Chance]()
PUNCHED by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReagan is the one who got away - or should I say the one I drove away? Now, four years later, she’s back to manage the gym where I train. Seeing her everyday is a distraction I can’t afford. I’m so close to achieving the big payoff I’ve been working for. Nothing’s going to keep me from winning this belt - not even her.This is a second chance MMA romance standalone... -
![Nixon by Samantha Whiskey]()
Nixon by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsI’m the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL because I know how to read the field.I control the plays—and my life—with absolute precision.Until Liberty Jones delivers the ultimate hit to my blind side with a story about two pink lines.The beautiful, free-spirited brunette has starred in my dreams since she disappeared after our wild weekend in Vegas, but I’ve been burned before... -
![Taking the Leap by Kelsie Rae]()
Taking the Leap by Kelsie Rae
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA girl who’s competing in a man’s sport. And a guy who can’t wait to help her shine.My world fell apart when my dad was diagnosed with dementia.Now, I need money and a way to provide stability for my father.When an opportunity falls into my lap that can provide both, I grab hold of it with all my strength.I just need to...focus... -
![Hot Boy Summer: A Charity Anthology by Kat Savage, J.R. Rogue]()
Hot Boy Summer: A Charity Anthology by Kat Savage, J.R. Rogue
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsToes in the sand. Umbrella cocktails. Shirtless hot boys. One fleeting summer. Will your heart survive? It’s about to heat up in here…Hot Boy Summer: A Charity Anthology is a collection of brand new stories from 31 amazingly talented authors. Each brings to the table their own unique take on the connections we form when we live wildly under the guise of momentary fervor...Categorized as:
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![A Midwestern Cinderella: A Royal Love Story by Krista Lakes]()
A Midwestern Cinderella: A Royal Love Story by Krista Lakes
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“I don’t care if you’re not royalty. You’re my princess.”Zoey is hardly what you’d consider princess material. Born in flyover country, she never learned how to curtsy, let alone walk in high heels. And when she literally trips into the arms of a handsome stranger at her friend’s wedding, she thinks she’s finally found love.Freddie Prescott is a charming prankster... -
![All To Pieces by Susan Henshaw]()
All To Pieces by Susan Henshaw
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA closed-door, high school sweethearts, second chance, football romance from Amazon bestselling author Susan Henshaw. Millions watch him play. Except the one who matters most.BlueI made the worst mistake of my life when I let my dad move me across the country after my sophomore year of high school.Had my football career taken off? Yes... -
![Let You Love Me by Gracie Graham]()
Let You Love Me by Gracie Graham
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill Teagan finally get his love story? Find out in book 5 of the Boys of Riverside... -
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With a Hitch by R.C. Boldt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRC Boldt brings us a smart, sexy new standalone about a matchmaker/dating coach who's faced with the challenge of finding Mrs. Right for the city's beloved NFL wide receiver... She’s playing it safe. He’s playing for keeps. DARCY Growing up in the foster system, I learned the hard way that lasting love doesn't always come easy... -
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JOCK by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen the dean of students asked me for a favor, I had no idea it would mean tutoring Owen Dawson. Me, forced to spend time with Boston University’s notorious quarterback? With his dark hair, chiseled body, and a promising future playing in the NFL, every guy on campus wants to be him. Every girl wants to be under him. Every girl, except me... -
![Fighting For Your Touch by Nikki Ash]()
Fighting For Your Touch by Nikki Ash
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCaleb As a teenager I learned firsthand how untrustworthy and cruel a woman could be. She destroyed me from the inside out and took everything from me. The first chance I got, I ran, and have been running from my past ever since. Until I met Hayley. She's a complete game changer. She's everything I never thought a woman could be... -
![The Game by H.J. Bellus]()
The Game by H.J. Bellus
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBorn to shine. Groomed to dominate. Levi Wilks is destined only to be a champion… Number one on the field, in the record books, and in every fans’ heart. This star QB is perfection from head to toe. Only his looks rival his talent on the field... -
![The End of Us by Kennedy Fox]()
The End of Us by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens when a stalker threatens your life and you’re flown to a private beach house with your sexy new bodyguard? You break the rules and hope he falls madly in love with you.The End of Us is an age gap, bodyguard, forced proximity standalone romance... -
![One Good Man by Emma Scott]()
One Good Man by Emma Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt’s spring, 1970. The Vietnam War has been raging for years with no end in sight. Janey Martin, a California college student and aspiring journalist is tired of writing puff pieces about her university men’s sports teams. She wants to be taken seriously as a journalist and as a woman...Categorized as:
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![Game Day by Piper Lawson]()
Game Day by Piper Lawson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn the heat of victory, I asked her to be mine forever. We’d both triumphed in our own way:Nova broke free from her past.I led my team to a championship and discovered life beyond the court. Our journey to "I do" was supposed to be easy. Except…The hottest resort in Aspen is only available is on short notice.A new season with the Denver Kodiaks looms on the horizon... -
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![Catch of a Lifetime by Candee Fick]()
Catch of a Lifetime by Candee Fick
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFootball is his life, but she thinks athletes can get away with murder. After a tragedy involving a football player destroyed her family, graduate student athletic trainer Cassie Parker moves across the country looking for a fresh start, but a surprise change in financial aid lands her in the middle of her worst nightmare... -
![Fallen Crown by W. Million]()
Fallen Crown by W. Million
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaren Tucker is done with men who check in for the good times and check out for the bad. As a member of one of the oldest families in Bellerive, she doesn't have to play nice with the Summerset Royals. Especially not the youngest who represents everything she detests... -
![Faked and Fumbled by Gina Azzi]()
Faked and Fumbled by Gina Azzi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKnoxville Coyotes football heartthrob Cohen Campbell is my brother’s best friend. Now, he’s the man posing as my fake boyfriend. Simple, right? Wrong.I thought my luck couldn’t get worse than when my long-term boyfriend publicly dumped me. Wrong again. Now, my ex is dating my cousin, and our friend group is embarking on an annual ski trip.Desperate to save face, I beg Cohen to pretend to like me...Categorized as:
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![Their Angel by Melissa Adams]()
Their Angel by Melissa Adams
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsRelease May 16th The sky is the limit.This is what they say but is it true for the Cove Angels? Angels and Devils are forced to coexist and it’s war in the skies and on the ground. They fight for victory and fame but the fiercest battle is the one for my heart. Tensions are sky high with a world championship up for grabs and public scrutiny has never been so intense... -
![Until Now by Laura Ward]()
Until Now by Laura Ward
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFocus. Dean Goldsmith is Indiana University’s star quarterback, and his dreams are about to come true. His undefeated season means he has a legitimate shot at the NFL. If he stays focused. Football comes first. College senior, Grace Yeates, is determined to defy the odds. She is months away from graduating with a business degree, something no one thought she would be able to pull off... -
![The Dugout by Emily Childs]()
The Dugout by Emily Childs
He's my brother's ex-best friend...and the guy who left my heart in pieces.Ryder Huntington was my first and only broken heart. After he disappeared from our college campus and my life years ago, I promised no one would tear me up like his sweet words and broken promises ever again... -
![Bide by E.J. Blaise]()
Bide by E.J. Blaise
Oscar Jackson is a good man in a storm.Luna Evans is the storm.A notorious flirt.A serial anti-monogamist,Wild, carefree, and very, very loud.Luna has one rule in life; don't get attached.Until she meets Jackson.The nice guy on campus.People-pleaser to his core.Reluctant thrower of kick-ass parties.Quiet and unassuming and content to live his life firmly out of the spotlight...Categorized as:
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![Bide by E.J. Blaise]()
Bide by E.J. Blaise
Oscar Jackson is a good man in a storm.Luna Evans is the storm.A notorious flirt.A serial anti-monogamist, Wild, carefree, and very, very loud.Luna has one rule in life; don't get attached.Until she meets Jackson. The nice guy on campus.People-pleaser to his core. Reluctant thrower of kick-ass parties. Quiet and unassuming and content to live his life firmly out of the spotlight...Categorized as:
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![THE RULE BREAKER by Crystal Kaswell]()
THE RULE BREAKER by Crystal Kaswell
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsRule #1 Hands off my kid sister’s best friendRule #2 See rule number oneRule #3 Seriously, don’t even think about touching LunaLuna is my new room mate. My very off limits room mate. My gorgeous, feisty, painfully tempting room mate.I try to keep my distance. To ignore her soft laugh, her intense eyes, her sweet smile... -
![What Matters Most by Courtney Walsh]()
What Matters Most by Courtney Walsh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmma Woodson is hoping the cobblestone streets of Nantucket and the charm of her late husband's family cottage will be the fresh start she and her young son, CJ, need. Securing a dream job at an art gallery is one more step along the path to a new life . . . and away from a piece of her history she hopes will never be revealed... -
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![Truly Madly Deeply Mine by Katherine Jay]()
Truly Madly Deeply Mine by Katherine Jay
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFootball was my entire world…until a beautiful stranger turned it upside down.Lucy Mathers is fun and careful, outgoing yet reserved, wild and a little mysterious. She’s also a distraction I never saw coming. Before her, I had a one-track mind, football was my focus, and nothing was going to derail that...Categorized as:
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![Past the Rush by Britt Stark]()
Past the Rush by Britt Stark
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night changed everything.Every hope and dream I had vanished with the touch of a hand.Whoever said love lasts forever obviously has never been in love with their brother’s best friend.Ever since high school, I have been trying to replace the painful memories of my past with new ones. Forgetting every trauma was working until I ran into him… Conrad Stone... -
![Your Pucking Mom by Vee Taylor]()
Your Pucking Mom by Vee Taylor
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOur latest superstar is my newest problem.Until I meet hismother... Chicago Ravens captain Ledger Cole believes in earning your stripes, not coasting on golden boy status. So when Austin Hart becomes the NHL’s youngest signee, Ledger is determined to give him a pretty steep learning curve.Auburn Hart is barely clinging onto her son’s meteoric rise to stardom...Categorized as:
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![After the Blitz by Savannah Adams]()
After the Blitz by Savannah Adams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn injured football star. A shy friend from his past. Do they stand a chance when a surprise rival comes to town? Chip Inman’s life trajectory was always meant to lead him straight to the NFL. But a nasty head injury during his last college home game threw him into uncertain territory where memories were hard to come by... -
![Redeeming the Player by Daphne Loveling]()
Redeeming the Player by Daphne Loveling
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today bestselling author Daphne Loveling: a steamy enemies-to-lovers sports romance, guaranteed to melt your heart (and your panties...)I’ve worked my a** off for years to get where I am.And I’m not about to let douchebag extraordinaire Jake Ryland screw it up for me.I’m this close to a huge promotion at the foundation I work for... -
![The Roommate Arrangement by Mickey Miller]()
The Roommate Arrangement by Mickey Miller
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMickey Miller presents a brand new, second chance romance with all the feels. Is it true what they say: if it’s meant to be, it will be? Lucas:Eight years ago, I faked a marriage with my best friend.The arrangement was a ruse, but the feelings I developed were real.Then we graduated from college, and let each other go. At last, I tried to. Letting go of Sky was harder than I ever imagined... -
![Coping Skills by Jerica MacMillan]()
Coping Skills by Jerica MacMillan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLearning to deal ...Back at Marycliff University for her senior year, Elena Martinez is still reeling from her father’s devastating car accident over the summer. Awash in anger and guilt and shouldering ongoing family responsibilities, she tries to pretend that everything's fine, even though it’s anything but.Daniel Carter has been looking forward to seeing Elena again all summer... -
![Until Now by Amy Donnelly]()
Until Now by Amy Donnelly
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFocus. Dean Goldsmith is Indiana University’s star quarterback, and his dreams are about to come true. His undefeated season means he has a legitimate shot at the NFL. If he stays focused. Football comes first. College senior, Grace Yeates, is determined to defy the odds. She is months away from graduating with a business degree, something no one thought she would be able to pull off... -
![Blindfolded by Ellen Lane]()
Blindfolded by Ellen Lane
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOnce I learned about her innocence.I wanted to corrupt and dominate the hell out of her.Lock her in up in my penthouse.And discover every delicious way to make her scream. I control my life, I control my world.In my high-end billionaire lifestyle; seducing women is a piece of cake.And I just found a new woman to play with, my new publicist Ava Parker... -
![The Defende by Gina Azzi]()
The Defende by Gina Azzi
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAs Boston's most eligible nanny, I'm nurturing, trustworthy, and professional. Until my one-night stand turns out to be my new boss. Hawks defenseman James Ryan is Boston's most eligible single-dad. He's solemn, gorgeous, and an incredible father. But I'm drawn to him for other reasons. James's eyes reflect the same grief and hurt I'm drowning in... -
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![His Daring Girl by Landry Hill]()
His Daring Girl by Landry Hill
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOne dare can change everything. For the good. And… for the bad.Ruby was the loser. The recluse. The girl in the big baggy clothes and huge glasses, praying to go unnoticed. Praying to go one day without being picked on. She’s counting down the hours until graduation. Counting down the seconds until she’s free.But when she suddenly gets invited to Chase Warren’s party, everything changes... -
![Broken by Crystal Kaswell]()
Broken by Crystal Kaswell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSome things in life are undeniable. Trent Stone's smile is as rare as a rainy day in California. His eyes are the most beautiful thing in the entire universe. And the two of us are broken. For years, we had everything. The kind of love that only exists in fairytales. But it slipped through my fingers. I left and I took his heart with me. That was supposed to be it. The end. Forever... -
![CRUEL by Deborah Bladon]()
CRUEL by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe’s dangerous, addictive, and my newest assignment.The future I desperately crave rests in the palm of his hand.Breathtakingly handsome and painfully private, he’s the sinner who killed a saint. That’s what the world sees when they catch a glimpse of Kavan Bane.He’s the mysterious billionaire tucked away in his penthouse high above Manhattan.My job is to understand him. His goal is to break me... -
![Love to Hate You by Isabelle Richards]()
Love to Hate You by Isabelle Richards
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSome connections are so powerful they will not be denied. Despite doing everything in their power to fight their feelings, Chase and Arianna decide to give their love a second chance. They hope that the long, painful journey back to each other will have taught them not to make the same mistakes again. This time they’ll get it right. All they need is a little time for the wounds to heal... -
![Against the Rules by Bree Hayden, Morgan Waddle]()
Against the Rules by Bree Hayden, Morgan Waddle
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter a famous football coach caused my parents' divorce, I have a rule against dating athletes. When I asked, the cute guy I'm talking to is adamant, no sports.Until I met my stepdad's star defense player. Him.Tattooed, scarred, so gorgeous, King was who I wanted to take my v-card until I saw the jersey on his back.After a tiny clothes-ripping incident in a storage closet, it's done between us...Categorized as:
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![The Sin of Kissing You by Maya Hughes]()
The Sin of Kissing You by Maya Hughes
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsI don’t deserve her forgiveness, but I can’t stop fighting for it.Bay ran from me four years ago and I can’t blame her. I broke her heart and my own with one split second mistake. Now we’re thrown together for four weeks. Training camp after the draft is the final step to cement my pro football careers, but after seeing her again, she’s the only future I want...Categorized as:
new adult sports football contemporary angst secret-relationship length-medium audiobook
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