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Hawaii Can Suck It by MéLisa Ryun
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’m supposed to film him. Not fall for him. I’m Camila Morales—cargo pants-wearing, scrunchie-collecting, videographer to Reece Dare—a growly, tattooed YouTube adrenaline junkie. He’s hot, sure, when he’s not judging me for smiling (calls it a sign of weakness)... -
![Even Odds by Miah Onsha]()
Even Odds by Miah Onsha
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsShaylene Turner is a professional, first and foremost. As a rising junior sports agent at Permian Sports Agency, she’s got a target on her back in the male-dominated field, but her career path glistens with bright pink promise. To prove herself in a testosterone-filled arena, she works harder, smarter, and stays professional no matter what...Categorized as:
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![The Perfect Game Box Set by Samantha Christy]()
The Perfect Game Box Set by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat's better than one sexy friends-to-lovers sports romance? Three of them! Alluring heroes. Painful truths. Enduring love. Which Nighthawk will be your favorite? Book One - Catching Caden. If all they see are her scars - they aren't looking hard enough. It was my home run ball that shattered her face. Right along with her modeling career. Now it's my mission to help her rebuild her life... -
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Sexiled by Mickey Miller
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMorgan Kennedy:. Campus Legend. Ruggedly handsome superstar athlete turned hedge fund manager. My one night stand mistake. And now my boss at my internship. Every staff meeting, I’m taken back to the night I was filled with a need I never knew was possible. Sparks fly between us in the office... -
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![Passed Ball by Lo Everett]()
Passed Ball by Lo Everett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVivienne Cardoza is exactly my type. From her curves to her brilliant mind, she’s captivating. If my dating life hadn’t been benched the moment my daughter came screaming into the world, I’d have asked her out. But, as it is, Vivienne hates me. And I don’t blame her... -
![Faking It... At First by M.J. Fields]()
Faking It... At First by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFaking It. .. At First. is the second book in a series with ten amazing authors about the Tennessee Terrors baseball team. All books have crossover characters but are standalone novels and can be read in any order. -
![Playboy Pitcher (Cocky Hero Club) by Cora Kenborn]()
Playboy Pitcher (Cocky Hero Club) by Cora Kenborn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Cora Kenborn comes an enemies-to-lovers, workplace, baseball romance where a secret marriage between the Miami Storm's new owner and the major league's notorious bad boy will either dial up the heat or burn it all to the ground. The first time I met Benson Laroux, he sat in a bar wearing “cocky player” like a cheap cologne... -
![Cooper by Lexi James]()
Cooper by Lexi James
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBlurb To Come Soon.Categorized as:
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![Summer Camp Secret by Kait Nolan]()
Summer Camp Secret by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhen Aspen Fairchild finds herself face-to-face with Brooks Hennessey, a pro hockey player with a heart as guarded as her own, a simple act of kindness turns into a night they can’t forget. Neither can the media. When the playful lie about their engagement goes viral and lands them in the same cabin at Camp Firefly Falls, Brooks proposes continuing the charade for the week... -
![Already At Risk by Amelie Rhys]()
Already At Risk by Amelie Rhys
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhen single mom Natalie London makes a secret steamy arrangement with her hot new lawyer, Cameron Bryant, she quickly realizes just how much of her heart is at risk. ****... -
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Second Shot by Con Riley
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSecond Shot (Second Chance School #2). Welcome back to Glynn Harber School for another steamy, swoony romance between two bruised souls. Passion always leads to heartbreak for Hayden Novac. Nice guys always get picked last. That’s what my coach at a soccer academy once promised... -
![Keeping You by Alex Taylor]()
Keeping You by Alex Taylor
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHannah:. I learned two years ago to never date a coworker or a playboy. Waking up married to Dr. Grayson Maxwell was not how I thought this work trip in Vegas would end. I want an annulment, but he surprises me with a request: ninety days to show me we can make this marriage work. With planned dates, thoughtful gestures, and beautiful words, he starts to chip away at my resolve... -
![Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray, Sylvie Stewart]()
Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray, Sylvie Stewart
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIn the cutthroat world of professional sports, I’m the agent who always calls the shots. Until a decade-old feud with hockey superstar Banks Bennet resurfaces, and I’m forced to play nice. When his agent drops him and rumors of a trade swirl through the league faster than a puck on a breakaway, I find myself in the dreaded role of Banks’s new agent...Categorized as:
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![Playboy Pitcher by Cora Kenborn]()
Playboy Pitcher by Cora Kenborn
The first time I met Benson LaCroix, he sat in a bar wearing “cocky player” like a cheap cologne. The second time, he stood in a locker room in nothing but a jockstrap and a scowl. Apparently, the Miami Storm’s star pitcher isn’t too thrilled his new boss is the woman who turned him down. That makes two of us. I never asked to inherit my father’s baseball team... -
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![Storm by Abbi Glines]()
Storm by Abbi Glines
Briar. Falling in love with a man you can’t fully trust isn’t just unwise, it's a constant battle. Storm Kingston had busted into my life, shattering my well-maintained walls. He claimed I was his, promising to fulfill all my dreams. But I had already caught him in a lie that I couldn’t confront him about. To do so would mean the death of an innocent person... -
![When Our Worlds Stand Still by Lindsey Iler, Pink Ink Design]()
When Our Worlds Stand Still by Lindsey Iler, Pink Ink Design
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTime is said to heal all wounds. Kennedy Conrad embraces survival. Group therapy, friends, and dance are helping her find the person she was. Overcoming the darkest period of her past is getting easier every day. Still, the ache in her chest tells her something is missing. Him. The more precious something is, the harder you fight for it. Graham Black embraces change... -
![The Parkers' Oh So Hot Box Set by Weston Parker, Jacob Parker]()
The Parkers' Oh So Hot Box Set by Weston Parker, Jacob Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree Parker Family Books for your reading pleasure. .. Captain Hotness. I’m a single father. A widower. A firefighter. That means I’m trained to find danger in every situation. So how did I not see Bailey coming? She’s the spark that starts an inferno. She’s the fuel for the passion in my heart. She’s been nothing more than a friend since we were kids, but she’s all grown up now... -
![Home Runner by Millie Perez]()
Home Runner by Millie Perez
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLuke Weston is my best friend. He's also the New York Monarchs' coach, a perpetual grump, and right now, the man driving the getaway car on my wedding day. I should be panicking about how I just blew up my life or how the media will inevitably tarnish my name... -
![Surprise Love Affair by Ali Parker]()
Surprise Love Affair by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI usually follow the rules, but with this girl in the office, it’s too easy to slip. The first time I see her, all I notice is perfection. Curves poured into a silhouette that threatens to choke me. A smile that could melt my cold heart. I hire her on the spot. After that, I call the shots in the office—and the bedroom. And all this time? I thought we were on the same page... -
![Tangled Vows by Ashley Cade]()
Tangled Vows by Ashley Cade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEaston Walker is the bane of my existence. A thorn in my side. And… my new fake husband. As the hottest hockey player in the league, he has everyone eating out of the palm of his hand. Everyone except for me. I’m not falling for his crooked grin, chiseled jaw, or broad shoulders. I made that mistake once, before I knew who he was, and I still felt the sting of his rejection... -
![Hard Boss by Iona Rose]()
Hard Boss by Iona Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJuliette. Hudson Sinclair is such a grumpy, snarly, arrogant nightmare no one on the temp agency's books is willing to take on the job of replacing his secretary while she is off sick. Well, here I am, it’s my first day at the agency and I should probably give it a pass as my first job too. At least, that would be the prudent thing to do, but ‘prudent’ is not on my list of virtues... -
![Double Play by L.B. Dunbar]()
Double Play by L.B. Dunbar
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIndia Baker reports the dirt directly from the dugout. As a newly appointed sportscaster for the Tennessee Terrors, she’s down in the trenches reporting live with up-to-the-minute reactions and in-your-face interviews about the team. And the member who hates it the most is the number one man—me—the head coach. I’ve known India a good portion of my life... -
![Lights Out by Aven Ellis]()
Lights Out by Aven Ellis
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBreaking into sports television is tough, but when I find myself in a secret relationship with one of the hottest Formula 1 drivers in the world, the real challenge begins. .. As a Formula 1 content creator and rookie sports reporter, I couldn't believe my luck when I was offered a freelance gig at the Miami Grand Prix... -
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![Her Puck Daddies by Ruby Hayes]()
Her Puck Daddies by Ruby Hayes
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt was supposed to be one unforgettable night with three insanely sexy, older strangers. No names. No strings. No chance of seeing them again. Until I find out they’re pro-hockey players. And I just got hired to be their team’s new masseuse. It turns out, I ran from one set of problems—my abusive ex—to something I had no idea would be risky... -
![Total Assist by Crea Reitan]()
Total Assist by Crea Reitan
His submission is beautiful. Shively. I’ve made my life a complete facade. It’s works for me. I’m successful and have a career I wouldn’t trade for anything. One night threatens all of my carefully constructed walls. A single night with one of my players unlocks and unleashes a secret need in me to submit and now I’m willing to put everything on the line to be his perfect submissive... -
![Hat Trick: A Hockey Reverse Harem Romance by Cassie Cole]()
Hat Trick: A Hockey Reverse Harem Romance by Cassie Cole
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI’m the new physical trainer for the Atlanta Reapers hockey team. Which means I’m around shirtless, sweaty, shredded athletes every day. I know I need to keep my personal and professional lives separate. But these three players make that awfully hard. Rhett Lawson, the young right wing, has his eye on me. And with his swoony Georgia twang and playful smiles, he’s tough to ignore... -
![Beyond the Game by Kaylee Ryan]()
Beyond the Game by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsPaisley. One minute I’m sitting at the ballpark chatting with a handsome stranger, the next his lips are on mine and sparks are flying, while the whole world watches us reach first base on the kiss cam. As the daughter of a former professional baseball player, I know all too well what it’s like living in front of the lens... -
![The Fireballer by Mark Stevens]()
The Fireballer by Mark Stevens
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA poignant story about hopes, dreams, and how far one man’s talent takes him before he realizes it’s about what you do—and how you do it. Frank Ryder is unstoppable on the baseball field—his pitches arrive faster than a batter can swing, giving his opponents no chance. He’s being heralded as a game-changing pitcher... -
![Bad & Bossy by Mia Mara]()
Bad & Bossy by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt was a bad idea from the start. A wild night with a bad boy in a suit. And now a bun in the oven to prove it. Six months later, I'm a struggling single mom with new curves and a new job. I never thought I'd see him again. Until today…. I'm at work and the mysterious owner shows up after a lengthy absence. A shocking realization hits me. I've been working at his company all along... -
![Safe at First by J. Sterling]()
Safe at First by J. Sterling
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsYou'll fall even harder for Fullton State's biggest player in the last book of J. Sterling's best selling Boys of Baseball series! I have one more year of baseball eligibility left. One more year to show the major league scouts that I'm worth it. That I'm good enough to play professional baseball for them. But honestly, I'm not sure that I am. So far, not a single scout has approached me... -
![Romancing the Quarterback (Galentine's Getaway) by Eve London]()
Romancing the Quarterback (Galentine's Getaway) by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA curvy gal plus quarterback steamy instalove short. Mina. All I want to do is spend some time with my girlfriends on our valentines getaway, not go toe-to-toe with the burly, cover model worthy guy who's staying in the room next door. And when I find out he's a pro football player, that lands him firmly in the swipe left category. Palmer... -
![Pucked and Pregnant: A Brother's Best Friends, Hockey, Reverse Harem Romance by Sofia T Summers]()
Pucked and Pregnant: A Brother's Best Friends, Hockey, Reverse Harem Romance by Sofia T Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy twin brother would kill me if he knew. .. I just slept with his THREE best friends. All. At. Once. Now there’s a BABY on the way. And any of them could be the father. As the NHL's most ruthless analyst, I'm supposed to be exposing the Boston Blades' weaknesses. Not succumbing to my own. When a heated argument about my latest broadcast turns physical, there's no turning back... -
![Accidental Hero: A Brother's Best Friend Age Gap Romance by Mia Mara]()
Accidental Hero: A Brother's Best Friend Age Gap Romance by Mia Mara
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMy brother's best friend kidnapped me on my wedding day. Now we're sleeping in one bed. But hands off, ‘cause I'm a virgin. -
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![Outscored by Aven Ellis]()
Outscored by Aven Ellis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne bubbly seasonal decorator. One fiery hockey captain. And a wagon full of gnomes who play matchmaker better than Cupid …. When seasonal stylist Whitney Green heads to a Denver flea market to find gnomes for a client’s upcoming party, she thinks she has hit the jackpot when she discovers a slew of them... -
![Ember by Emma Renshaw]()
Ember by Emma Renshaw
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night changed an entire town. Ten years ago, I left Hawk Valley. I never planned to return. Not to the regrets. The bitter memories. The guilt. My baseball career gave me both the excuse and the money I needed to start over. Then my mom called, and I found myself headed back to the one place I swore I wouldn’t step foot again. Meeting Delilah wasn’t part of the plan... -
![Check Swing by Carrie Aarons]()
Check Swing by Carrie Aarons
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSinclair Callahan is a trust fund baby. Born into one of the richest, most notorious families in the country, the black sheep title was stamped on him from an early age. While the rest of his relatives earn their keep at the top tier baseball team they’ve owned for generations, Sin prefers spending his time and money on booze, babes and bad decisions... -
![Tagging Up by Carrie Aarons]()
Tagging Up by Carrie Aarons
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll Anna Callahan wants is her independence. Being the youngest member of her immediate family, and massive network of cousins, she’s always been sheltered. That ends now. After graduating with her masters in nursing, she’s ready to move out of her parents’ house, whether they support that decision or not... -
![Just a Football Star by Deb Goodman]()
Just a Football Star by Deb Goodman
He’s a competitive ex-athlete. Which is code for “He’s gonna break my heart. ”. When I started my career as a sports trainer for professional football players, I didn’t understand the dangers involved. I thought my knowledge and next-level love for the game would be all I needed to treat and motivate the guys. Now? It’s all gone... -
![Catching Feels: Brothers Best Friend, Forbidden, Sports romance by MJ Fields]()
Catching Feels: Brothers Best Friend, Forbidden, Sports romance by MJ Fields
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsComing Soon. -
![Triplet Babies for my Boss by Summer James]()
Triplet Babies for my Boss by Summer James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night with the new bad boy in town left me with a major TRIPLETS. And now the hottie is my boss for the summer. Years on the hockey rink have chiseled Finn in all the right ways. But who knew this grump had a knack for turning dreamy one-night stands into nightmares? Now I’m stuck with a growing belly, crushed law school dreams, and a playboy boss who was looking for a fling–not fatherhood... -
![Where the Black Line Ends by Meagan Williamson]()
Where the Black Line Ends by Meagan Williamson
Reed Morgan thrives on chasing adventure. It’s why he doesn’t hesitate when he lands a spot on a mid-season wildland firefighting crew in the Payette National Forest. It’s the perfect opportunity for the guy who just lost the love of his life to his best friend and whose family rarely notices him. It’s not exactly diving out of airplanes, but it’s miles away from the opposite gender... -
![Red Flag by Evelyne Sperring]()
Red Flag by Evelyne Sperring
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsOlivia Quinn. After the controversial death of my last client, my dream of being a sports publicist is left hanging by a thread. The sole opportunity for redemption is a role no one else wants because the client is the infamous Nixon Armas. I should be grateful to work with the motorbike racing champion. The rugged model. The stubborn, arrogant fool on the brink of losing his job... -
![What if It's Us by Susan Renee]()
What if It's Us by Susan Renee
Twinkle Twinkle little star, be your baby daddy? Don’t tell HR. I’m supposed to be focused on hockey. Play hard and win games. That’s it. But I’ve had a crush on Marlee Remington, the team’s Events and Operations Manager, for years and when I learn she’s finally single, I know this is my chance to ask her out... -
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![Kismet by Leigh Ann Lunsford]()
Kismet by Leigh Ann Lunsford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingskismet (noun). ~ a power that is believed to control what happens in the future. Brody Collier disappeared without saying goodbye. It was for the best—he was everything I was avoiding. The regimented Air Force lifestyle, the way his love made me weak, discarding me in the end . . . like my choices didn’t matter. Emberlee Winchester appeared in my life, and I didn’t have a chance... -
![Screwball (Hall of Fame) by Eva Haining]()
Screwball (Hall of Fame) by Eva Haining
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the pitcher becomes the catch, all bets are off. .. Major League Baseball pitcher for the Yankees, Anders Verbeck, is blindsided when he meets the star batter for the USA women’s baseball team. He's at the top of his game, with a host of willing fangirls, but the moment Brooke comes hurling into his life, he only has eyes for her... -
![Enemy Boss's Baby Surprise by Callie Stevens]()
Enemy Boss's Baby Surprise by Callie Stevens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSleeping with my boss was out of the question. But that is exactly what I did. Creating apps for Wynters Corp has been the best job in the world. The only downside is my new boss…Orlie Wynters is cold, distant and—let’s face it—just downright grumpy... -
![To the Moon and Back by Melissa Brayden]()
To the Moon and Back by Melissa Brayden
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLauren Prescott had dreamed of being an actress since she was cast as Wendy in her middle school production of Peter Pan. Yes, her nightgown snagged and brought the set tumbling down, but she was hooked. After years of unsuccessful auditions, performing just wasn’t in the cards. Instead, Lauren established herself as a successful stage manager at the esteemed McAllister Theater... -
![Fake The Game by Julia Jarrett]()
Fake The Game by Julia Jarrett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’m the bad boy of baseball. And she’s the good girl who’s meant to repair my image. Falling in love with my pretend girlfriend is not part of the plan…. My life is a mess. My career is in serious jeopardy because of one stupid decision that had disastrous results. I’m stuck on the injured list, for who knows how long, and losing endorsements because of my reckless behaviour... -
![Crushing on Him by Lauren Blakely]()
Crushing on Him by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsForbidden. Off limits. Dangerous. This desire for my teammate was all of those things. For the last few years I crushed on him safely, from a distance. Then on the first day of spring training, I come face-to-face with him for the first time and when our eyes meet and linger, it’s a whole new ball game. A much bigger risk too, one that can threaten my brand new career...
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