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Hat Trick: Alternate Cover by Chelsea Curto
Riley Mitchell has everything he could ever want.He’s a back-to-back Stanley Cup champion. He has great friends, a fun life, and he’s living out his dream of playing hockey in the NHL.Except one night, everything changes.After a car accident leaves him with an amputated right leg, he struggles with his identity... -
![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... -
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![Major Penalty: An Off-Limits Coach's Daughter Hockey Romance by Vitina Rose]()
Major Penalty: An Off-Limits Coach's Daughter Hockey Romance by Vitina Rose
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHockey Rule #1: Keep your stick on the ice… and out of the coach’s daughter.On the ice, I’m a weapon.Hard muscle. Brutal checks. A temper that’s earned me too much time in the box.And I do it all for the coach who pulled me out of a dark life and put me in the game.But life hit back harder.Because the girl I want more than my next breath… is his daughter.Big heart. Dangerous curves... -
![A Whole New Ball Game by Stephanie Rose]()
A Whole New Ball Game by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom bestselling author Stephanie Rose comes a swoon-worthy sports romance filled with sizzling chemistry, a heart-stealing hero who falls first, and an age-gap love story worth rooting for. Rachel Manning has her hands full working a demanding job at a PR firm and raising her teenage sister. The only time she makes for romance is in the hours she carves out writing steamy novels... -
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![Pitch For Me by Swati M.H.]()
Pitch For Me by Swati M.H.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI had a one-night stand with a gorgeous stranger, believing I’d never see him again. Except who did he turn out to be? Troy Winters, starting pitcher for the MLB and the hottest single dad to grace the planet.What’s worse, he’s now my son’s new baseball coach. In my defense, Troy and I had agreed to exchange fake names and occupations that fateful night in a seedy Colorado bar...Categorized as:
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![A Whole New Ball Game by Stephanie Rose]()
A Whole New Ball Game by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom bestselling author Stephanie Rose comes a swoon-worthy sports romance filled with sizzling chemistry, a heart-stealing hero who falls first, and an age-gap love story worth rooting for. Rachel Manning has her hands full working a demanding job at a PR firm and raising her teenage sister. The only time she makes for romance is in the hours she carves out writing steamy novels... -
![Beyond the Play by Kaylee Ryan]()
Beyond the Play by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsParkerOf all the hot guys in the club, of course I find myself tangled up with a baseball player. Our chemistry is out of the park, igniting as his athletic body moves next to mine.I know exactly who he is, but the infamous Holden Bailey has no idea who I am, or my connection to the team. I prefer it that way. I give in to one dance with Holden and send him home alone... -
![What if It's Us by Susan Renee]()
What if It's Us by Susan Renee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwinkle 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... -
![What It Must Be by Grayce Rian]()
What It Must Be by Grayce Rian
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYou’re cordially invited to the wedding of the season.Bennett:Scarlett Carlisle knocked me off my feet when I first met her, and after only one night together, I knew I was gone for that girl. That is, until I found out she was the daughter of the man who signed my paychecks... -
![Hawaii Can Suck It: A Vacation Romantic Comedy by MéLisa Ryun]()
Hawaii Can Suck It: A Vacation Romantic Comedy 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)... -
![Team Player 2: A Sports Anthology by Charleigh Rose, Ella Fox]()
Team Player 2: A Sports Anthology by Charleigh Rose, Ella Fox
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMuscular football players. Passionate tennis pros. Sexy soccer stars. All sorts of alpha hotties, on the field and off. Have no fear! The team is back again, and this time...it's thicker. You'll get your sports romance fix with brand-new stories from eleven bestselling authors. Need one last summer fix? Dive into this anthology... -
![Behind the Bench by Jillian Arly]()
Behind the Bench by Jillian Arly
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEllie Montgomery has worked her entire life for this moment—taking the ice not as a player, but as the assistant coach of the NHL’s Green Bay Bobcats.She’ll finally be able to prove to everyone that she belongs in this world. A man’s world.Lincoln Scott has fought through adversity and against all odds to become the youngest NHL head coach in history...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 CadenIf 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... -
![Coach Me by Mollie Goins]()
Coach Me by Mollie Goins
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRetiring from the Boston Blues wasn’t part of the game plan. But after ending last season as a newly single dad, it felt like the only move Dex Larsen had left.Joining the coaching staff came with an unexpected bringing his son, Miles, along to practices, games, and press events...Categorized as:
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![Playing Dirty by Mickey Miller]()
Playing Dirty by Mickey Miller
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI'm going to teach Andrea to play dirty...she just doesn't know it yet. Jake Pulling in eight figures a year as star pitcher for the Chicago Jaguars, there's no shortage of parties, booze, and women. I'm a beast on the mound and between the sheets but when my social media presence becomes a major problem, the team’s owner brings in a PR expert to clean up my image... -
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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... -
![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... -
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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... -
![Crew: A MM Second Chance Baseball Romance by Kimberly Knight, Rachel Lyn Adams]()
Crew: A MM Second Chance Baseball Romance by Kimberly Knight, Rachel Lyn Adams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsComing...Categorized as:
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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... -
![Faking the Book Boyfriend by A.K. Landow]()
Faking the Book Boyfriend by A.K. Landow
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTREYA shot straight to the heart. That’s what I felt when I saw a drunken video of the beautiful, charismatic Gemma Fairchild with her author friends.They’ve created a book boyfriend builder business. I’m a famous baseball player and don’t need help finding a woman but sign me up. Anything to be close to her.The dilemma… I don’t want her to know my real identity... -
![Too Young To Fall In Love by Lacey Black]()
Too Young To Fall In Love by Lacey Black
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKellenI love my job. Bartending is more than just serving drinks to customers at the hottest bar and restaurant in Stewart Grove. It’s the people I work with and those I meet along the way. I know how to have a good time. Just one flirty little grin and the ladies are like putty in my hands. But they know the score: I’m a one and done guy, not looking to ever fall into the trap of love... -
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Rest In Pieces by Candice M. Wright
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf you’d told me years ago that I’d become a stunt woman after a car accident turned my Olympic dreams of gold to rust,I’d have called you crazy.Yet here I am, throwing myself off a perfectly good building.I guess I’ve always been a little fearless, except when it comes to matters of the heart.I keep my relationships light and meaningless, which is why my exes tend to have big.. -
![Coach Me by Mollie Goins]()
Coach Me by Mollie Goins
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRetiring from the Boston Blues wasn’t part of the game plan. But after ending last season as a newly single dad, it felt like the only move Dex Larsen had left.Joining the coaching staff came with an unexpected bringing his son, Miles, along to practices, games, and press events...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... -
![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... -
![Make The Play by Hailey Rodger]()
Make The Play by Hailey Rodger
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA frenemies to lovers, fake dating hockey romance ChaseI may or may not have been in love with Zoe Carlson for years, she just doesn’t know it.To her, I’m an arrogant, insufferable defenseman. Her favorite headache. A guy who flirts because he likes to rile her up, who pushes her buttons for fun. The jokester.And maybe I was.Until the night I finally kissed her. Until the night I finally had her...Categorized as:
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![The Changeup by Nicole Falls]()
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 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 HotnessI’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... -
![Reverse Perspective by Emily Klepp, Jade Katzchen]()
Reverse Perspective by Emily Klepp, Jade Katzchen
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFor more than two decades it's been me and the guys - Dean, Lance, and Mason. We have grown up together, graduated high school and college together, own a thriving tech company, and we still find the time to meet with our friends for a weekly game of football. I've always been one of the guys... -
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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... -
![Crossroads of Betrayal by Danielle M. Haas]()
Crossroads of Betrayal by Danielle M. Haas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen trust is destroyed, more than hearts will breakGrace Taylor is stunned to see her ex-husband at Crossroads Mountain Retreat—a place where she uses her special ops training to help veterans like herself heal. She’s determined to keep Zeke far from her mind despite their new proximity. But when a group camping excursion ends with a dead guest, all evidence points to Zeke as the killer... -
![My Kinda Player by Lacey Black, Sara Eirew]()
My Kinda Player by Lacey Black, Sara Eirew
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAJ Summer witnessed four of her sisters fall in love and settle down. But not her. She’s stuck in a rut, destined to spend the rest of her life watching from the dugout, kissing frogs. Then one night, she meets a mysterious stranger, who makes her feel alive and realize she’s not as broken as she thought–until she wakes up alone... -
![Keeping You by Alex Taylor]()
Keeping You by Alex Taylor
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 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... -
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![Dare To Stay by Carly Phillips]()
Dare To Stay by Carly Phillips
He’s the one who left.She’s the one he left behind.Willow James, athletic trainer for the Miami Thunder football team, knows abandonment and hurt. A child of foster care, she’s been moved around and left behind more times than she cares to count. Just when she was starting to let her guard down with Braden Prescott, he left for a two year stint with Doctors Without Borders. Now he’s back.Dr... -
![Puck Sweat Love by Lili Valente]()
Puck Sweat Love by Lili Valente
The NHL’s grumpiest goalie just met his biggest weakness—his sunshine-y, totally off-limits yoga instructor…After clawing my way back from a rough few years, I’m finally getting my second chance in the league. The only thing standing between me and a legendary comeback? My own cantankerous attitude—and the blood pressure to match... -
![Out of Left Field by Stephanie Giese]()
Out of Left Field by Stephanie Giese
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes the best things in life pop up out of nowhere. Danielle:I’m not looking for a man, let alone a baseball player. Definitely not a minor leaguer who doesn’t even know how to pick a steamed crab. This is North Bay. Baseball and crabbing are a way of life. This town is in my blood, it’s where I belong... -
![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 ratingsJulietteHudson 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... -
![Slapshot Secrets: a BBW Hockey Romance by Megan Wade]()
Slapshot Secrets: a BBW Hockey Romance by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a spin on the ice turns into a spin of the heart...~Victoria~I built my ballet studio from nothing, creating a safe space for dancers of every size. So when the Sugar City Nighthawks hire me to teach professional hockey players ballet for injury prevention, I know it's a huge opportunity—even if I never expected to be surrounded by sweaty athletes who can't tell a plié from a pirouette... -
![Ice Me Out: A RH College Hockey Romance by Melissa Adams]()
Ice Me Out: A RH College Hockey Romance by Melissa Adams
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI kissed a man in a hockey mask and… I liked it.My twin brother swears that the man behind the mask is one of his three best friends. But he won’t tell me which one.All he tells me is that each of his friends would be perfect for me. He has a rule for the perfect boyfriend.The six six six rule.Six feet tallSix figures in the bankSix inches… where it matters.He’s right... -
![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... -
![Storm by Abbi Glines]()
Storm by Abbi Glines
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsBriar 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... -
![Beyond the Game by Kaylee Ryan]()
Beyond the Game by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 19 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... -
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![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... -
![Formula Chance by Sawyer Bennett]()
Formula Chance by Sawyer Bennett
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the second book of New York Times Bestselling Author Sawyer Bennett’s Race Fever series, she turns up the heat when a familiar name looks to shake up the world of formula racing. Buckle up for this heart stopping, second chance ride in Formula Chance... -
![Rush the Edge: A Brother's Best Friend Hockey Romance by S.J. Sylvis]()
Rush the Edge: A Brother's Best Friend Hockey Romance by S.J. Sylvis
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA brother’s best friend, enemies-to-lovers, hockey romance by Amazon Top 50 and USA Today bestselling author, S.J. Sylvis.I never would have moved to Chicago, if I had known he would be there.Moving to a brand new city to share an apartment with my older brother was bad enough... -
![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.MinaAll 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... -
![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...
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