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Power Play by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsPosey Adler is coming home. After a devastating journey for what she mistakenly thought was true love, she is saying to hell with men and love forever. As the Nashville Assassins’s new assistant coach for special teams, Posey is ready to focus on her job and have the attention on her for a change... -
Follow the Play by Kaylee Ryan
NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you a new standalone series surrounding the Nashville Rampage football team. Follow the Play is a single dad, nanny, friends-to-lovers, forced proximity sports romance. Baker. Being a single dad was never part of the playbook, but one look at my son and everything changed... -
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Lucky Baller by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTessa. When my best friend Autumn asked me to tag along to an event with her, I never could have imagined that it would be the day that my life changed forever. He's arrogant and demanding and doesn't take a hint. Landon Barker, the quarterback for the Los Angeles Cougars, is a player on and off the field. He's got his sights set on me as his next play, but I see right through him... -
Bring It Home by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBoon Hoenes only has three goals in life. To make Posey Adler his wife, to win the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row, and for Shea Adler to like him. The first, he’s got on lock. The second, he’s well on his way. And the third…. Well, two out of three ain’t bad. -
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Just a Little Crush by Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s just a little crush. What could possibly go wrong? I’ve had more than enough relationship drama to last a lifetime, so romance with Stevie Palmer, the gorgeous server I had a hot one-night stand with, isn’t in the cards. However, she would make the perfect fake girlfriend to help me win my custody battle. When I offer her an obscene amount of money to play along, she agrees... -
Twenty-Two by Toni Aleo
When Lucas Brooks was traded to the Nashville Assassins over a decade ago, he was a brash, brawling hothead without an anchor. Well, four kids and a smokin' hot wife will weigh you down real fast, but Lucas wouldn't change a minute of his happily ever after. During an epic, end-of-season quest for the Cup, changes appear on the horizon, and suddenly, there's a plot twist in Lucas's fairy tale. -
Craving Rose by Nicole Jacquelyn
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsI, Rose Hawthorne, have crap taste in men. But, who could blame me, really? When the stories of how your dad and uncles raised hell before settling down are legendary, it was all too easy to see Prince Charming everywhere, believing that if a man loved me enough, he’d change. What a load of garbage... -
Sea of Love by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsYou fell in love with Lacy Snow in Sisters in White (Snow Sisters, Book Three). Follow her on her path to her forever love in Sea of Love. Lacy Snow hadn’t been looking for love when she met strikingly handsome and seductive Dane Braden... -
A Cranberry Inn Christmas by Beth Ehemann
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsChristmas at the Murphy household has always been a big deal, but with her daughters getting older, Kacie Murphy is feeling a bit sentimental, so she decides to give her family the perfect Christmas. Plans of cookie baking, sleigh ride taking, and snowman making are quickly put in jeopardy when Kacie receives devastating news—her mom has sold the beloved Cranberry Inn... -
The High Notes by Danielle Steel
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember, hitting the high notes like no one else. When she is twelve, her father convinces the owner of a bar in Lake City, Texas, to let her perform, and she stuns the audience... -
Off-Campus Series: The Complete Collection by Elle Kennedy
New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy brings her signature angst, humor, and spice to the icy-hot Off Campus books. The series follows a house of hockey-playing college roommates and the women who knock them off their pedestals, teaching them that love is worth more than any game-scoring goal. The Deal... -
Wedded Chaos by Tina Saxon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBachelor party in Vegas. What could go wrong? The feisty, green-eyed brunette who stole my coffee thought she was being cute. The last thing this billionaire needs is a thief in his life—especially one with a sharp tongue, a fiery temper, and legs that go on for days. But one wild night in Sin City changes everything. They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas... -
Dirty Toe Drag by Toni Aleo
Stella Brooks is a woman who knows what she wants. From her first glimpse of Paris Fashion Week at the tender age of eleven, she has only ever wanted to be a designer. Hardworking and dedicated, she knows she can make a success of it. Until…she is driven to trade fashion for frosting, a move that makes her soul sing but shakes her confidence in her decision-making to her core... -
Wicked Love Special Edition by Willow Aster
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA sexy, small town, grumpy sunshine, single dad, sports romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Willow Aster. I fell in love with his little girl first. From the moment nine-year-old Becca Fox and I hugged, it was like we'd known each other forever. Precocious, sweet, and kind, I just knew this little girl was exceptional. Her dad, though? Not so much... -
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Changing Lines by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsClaire and Jude Sinclair have been living the perfect life for the last ten years. Blissfully in love, professionally successful, happily married… They have everything they want—except a baby to make their family complete... -
Wild Tendy by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNico Merryweather loves women—all women. Sure, they’re sexy and fun. But “Player” is an easy reputation to hide behind, a way to keep the good times rolling and reality at bay. He’s loud, he’s cocky, he says exactly what he’s thinking, and people just laugh it off because they think they know him. But Nico makes sure no one is close enough to know the truth... -
Craving Francesca: The Aces' Sons by Nicole Jacquelyn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrancesca Marino knew it was a terrible idea to get involved with Grayson White. He’s her best friend’s cousin. He’s older than her. They hung out in the same group, and it would be impossible to avoid him if things went sour…but it was hard to remember if any of those things really mattered when she could practically taste the chemistry between them... -
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... -
One Timer by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsYou’ve known Harper Allen and Jakob Titov since you met them in Taking Shots. You know their story already, right? Ha! You only think you do. In One-Timer, they’ll tell it for themselves. Harper has been hurt so many times, and she has no interest in anything more than a one-time thing, but Jakob Titov has other ideas. He is looking for his forever... -
Pucks & Penalties: Pucked Series Outtakes and Deleted Scenes by Helena Hunting
An extensive compilation of outtakes, deleted scenes and a crossover novella from The Pucked Series, which now includes:. ENDORSE THIS: An Area 51 invasion outtake in which Alex once again tries to persuade Violet that he should go where no man has gone before. And likely never will... -
Sealed by Laura Pavlov
A sexy-as-sin single dad. A sassy, hotheaded diva. Two players. One game. What could possibly go wrong? Roman Amato is perfect on paper. Sexy and broody and arrogant. He’s a divorced single father, so he’s completely off-limits. I’m not looking for anything other than a hot date to take to my sister’s wedding. I have something he needs, and he has something I need... -
Strays by Cora Brent
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSTRAYS (An Anti-Hero Romance). Before age sixteen I was kicked to the streets, condemned for a crime I didn’t commit. Since then I’ve done nothing to be proud of. Which is why a man like me isn’t cut out to be a dad. And if this kid had another option I wouldn’t try to be one now. But for once I’m going to step up. I’ll right the worst of old wrongs... -
Cocky Quarterback: Eric Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBRAND NEW IN THE HIT SERIES WITH OVER 250,000 SOLD. I told her I hope he knows how lucky he is. ERIC:. The waitress with the bird tattoo up her middle finger. has gotten my attention by not caring if she does. My team thinks it’s hilarious that she’s not into me. I think it’s almost as fascinating as she is. Trouble is she likes musician types. .. And has one for a boyfriend... -
Adrenaline by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMalcolm Wallace lived for the adrenaline rush. If he wasn’t living life on the edge, he wasn’t living. He had no time for relationships, let alone love. When one event changes Malcolm’s entire future, he must turn to the one person who makes him doubt his entire philosophy on life. Paislie Pruitt. She’s beautiful. She’s strong. She’s the one rush Malcolm never saw coming. -
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My Bad Decisions by Carrie Ann Ryan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe first time he kissed me, we kept it a secret. Tanner and I have been at each other’s throats ever since. The second time he kissed me, I told myself not to fall. I should have known something burned beneath the surface and I couldn’t resist him. The third time led to something more and now one positive test later, neither one of us can walk away... -
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... -
Cocky Love: Emma Cocker by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis client wants to call me names? I've got a couple for him! EMMA COCKER. My condescending female boss has thrown me a big money client. I will earn her respect, maybe get out of debt. The commission would be huge on a mansion like this. But Tanner Hamilton is the biggest snob... -
Cocky Senator’s Daughter: Hannah by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsHANNAH COCKER. Every man I've dated in this city has either bored me or hurt me. When Sofia Sol, my crazy cousin, offers a ride on the back of her Harley with no destination in mind besides out-of-Atlanta, what do you think my answer is? I'll give you one guess. TOBIAS KYRKOS. Life doesn't ever hand you what you want. You have to take it... -
Wild Heart by Beth Ehemann
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFor Lawrence “Viper” Finkle, hockey isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life. Since the first time he stepped onto the ice at just eight years old, he knew what he was meant to do, and he does it well. When his career takes an unexpected hit, and his relationship is pushed to the breaking point, he’s left sidelined and wondering what his future holds... -
Perfect Embrace by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe day he walks into my bookstore with his adorable twin daughters, I know my life is going to change forever. The chemistry is tangible, the tragedy his truth, and my schoolgirl crush, even after all of these years, is still alive. Full Blurb coming soon! -
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 Assassins Series by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsNow all four novels and the companion novella are together in one can’t-miss eBook bundle:. TAKING SHOTS. TRYING TO SCORE. EMPTY NET. FALLING FOR THE BACKUP. BLUE LINES... -
Always Yours by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRehearsals, leotards, and textbooks—that was my life. Dancing is all I’ve ever known, but when Liam’s problems turn everything upside down, I’m thrust into a world I know nothing about. Secrets and betrayal changed the man I’ve fallen for and he isn’t who I thought he was. Regardless, Liam is all I’ve ever wanted and though I’m struggling with my emotions, deep down I’d do anything for him... -
Seducing the Doctor by J.A. Low
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe wasn't supposed to be forever. One night of passion with Miles Hartford was all it took to turn my world upside down and change it forever. He was supposed to be nothing more than a good time and a great memory. Except now, those two pink lines say otherwise. She wasn't who I thought she was. That night she lied to me. She pretended to be someone else... -
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Long Shot Bonus Epilogue: Double Overtime by Kennedy Ryan
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Home Field Advantage by Jenn McMahon
When Dallas Westbrook is forced to the dugout after an injury ends his professional baseball career, he’s offered the position of head coach for the team that built him. But he’s barely able to find his footing before a brutal season puts him on temporary leave. Dallas is known for impulsive decisions both on and off the field... -
The Chase is Over by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsYou are cordially invited to the wedding of Shelli Adler and Aiden Brooks…. Shelli has been planning her wedding to Aiden in her scrapbook since she was old enough to wield a glue stick. And now that day has finally arrived... -
His First Crush by M.J. Fields
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR MJ FIELDS COMES A STORY OF LOVES HEALING POWERS IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS. One tragedy nearly took her away from him. After Logan saved London from a random club shooting, he thought nothing could ever change the course of his future with the girl he had always loved. One kiss threatened to prove him wrong... -
Chosen by Love by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCameron White is the most famous student influencer on the Bellevue campus. Not only that, she is one hell of a gymnast, ready to stick every landing her senior year. It’s time to go out with a bang... -
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... -
Hot Shot by Kat Baxter
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Brace and Chase by Hinsel Meyer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when rivals have to work together to earn their spot on the team back? SANTA. Charlie Heart is many things:. An annoyingly good hockey player. The man who the media has pitted me against our whole careers. My rival. The only person I truly hate in the world. And now apparently, my newest teammate... -
The Pucking Arrangement by A.J. Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDmitri Sokolov doesn't lose control. Until his daughter’s nanny quits days before playoffs—and Erin O’Connor steps in to help. The Captain's baby sister. Too young. Too tempting. Too damn off-limits. But now she's in his home—close, distracting, and turning his world upside down. -
Wish You Were Mine by Judy Corry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐮𝐛? Bold. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫? Mortifying. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭? Just perfect... -
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A Convenient Secret by Maxine Henri
I went from his off-limits nanny to his secret wife. It started with a voice. Deep. Commanding. Unreasonably attractive. Declan Quinn is gorgeous, impossible, and emotionally unavailable—basically the perfect recipe for heartbreak. I was supposed to find him a nanny—not become one. One mistake later, I ended up pretending to be her. I figured I’d be gone by the end of the day. Instead, I stayed... -
Puck the Holidays by K.D. Miller
A holiday hockey romance that will make you laugh, swoon, clutch your pearls, and believe in holiday magic. Hattie McNamara, a southern girl born and bred, has never seen a hockey game in her life, but when the offer to become the Seattle Vipers’ new Assistant Director of Media and Marketing lands in her lap, she can’t possibly say no... -
Cage by Tia Louise
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSometimes fate sends a sign, and sometimes it sends a bloodhound with a hot hockey player holding its leash, dragging it off you. Owen Stone is not your usual hockey player. He’s a six-foot-two single dad with dark hair, ocean eyes, and muscles for days. He’s also a last-minute trade trying to find a home for his seven-year-old daughter, his psychic sister, and his adoring bloodhound... -
Jonah by Brenda Rothert
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsReyna. I don’t do relationships. A federal agent whose life revolves around rescuing kidnapped children, I’ve got no interest in catching any man who’s not a criminal. So when my new assignment in Chicago requires me to get closer to a VIP Chicago Blaze fan, Blaze goalie Jonah West is the perfect cover. Like me, he’s too focused on his career to make time for love, dates or even hookups. Jonah... -
Red Rocket by Raine Miller, Brit DeMille
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"Public Relations" is about to take on a whole new meaning for a standout Russian enforcer with a bad reputation and the feisty redhead from the PR department who just might be the one person who can help him shine up his tarnished image in this grumpy/sunshine hockey love story. "They call me 'The Mad Russian' for a reason. ". —Viktor Demoskev, VEGAS CRUSH... -
Van by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTemptation could destroy everything he’d spent his career building…. Professional hockey player Jean-Michel Vander is living the dream…. And the Las Vegas strip is a long way from the small town in Quebec where he grew up. He works hard but he plays harder, especially in the off-season. The sexy redhead he spots doing a striptease in a Paris nightclub is all kinds of fun...Categorized as:
sports new adult hockey friends-benefits friends to lovers contemporary length-medium
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