Hard to Love Series by Kendall Ryan

Cade’s always taken risks…. Cade takes cares of his sick younger sister by doing what he does best--cage fighting and starring in adult movies, his newest harebrained moneymaking scheme designed to pay for his sister’s growing medical bills... moreCade’s always taken risks…. Cade takes cares of his sick younger sister by doing what he does best--cage fighting and starring in adult movies, his newest harebrained moneymaking scheme designed to pay for his sister’s growing medical bills. But when his latest gig finds him admitted to the ER sporting an erection from hell, thanks to the little pill given to him by the director, he can’t get the pretty little nurse who treated him out of his head, even though he knows she’s so far out of his league it should be illegal. Alexa’s always played it safe…. Tired of being pigeonholed as the sweet, innocent one, hardworking nursing student Alexa has been looking for ways to break out of her Goody Two-shoes image. When her friend suggests the outlandish idea of losing her virginity to the sexy and sure-to-be-skilled porn star, Alexa is mortified. But then when Cade refuses her proposition, she finds herself pissed off and embarrassed. When she tracks him down to give him a piece of her mind, she isn’t prepared for what she finds. Watching him care for his little sister tugs at her heart, and suddenly it’s no longer just about losing her virginity, but about helping Cade. Because Lord help her, she might actually be falling for a porn star…. less

Cocky. Jaw-droppingly sexy. A patient in my emergency room. As an ER nurse, I've seen a lot of things, but this might take the cake. Because the charming hottie packing a whole lotta somethin' somethin' beneath his hospital gown? He's all kinds of naughty trouble. And I have time for exactly none of it. I didn't expect to see Cade again - never expected the guy I treated for a monster erection in my ER would turn out to be the sweet, single dad I'm now secretly lusting over... moreCocky. Jaw-droppingly sexy. A patient in my emergency room. As an ER nurse, I've seen a lot of things, but this might take the cake. Because the charming hottie packing a whole lotta somethin' somethin' beneath his hospital gown? He's all kinds of naughty trouble. And I have time for exactly none of it. I didn't expect to see Cade again - never expected the guy I treated for a monster erection in my ER would turn out to be the sweet, single dad I'm now secretly lusting over. Complicated doesn't even begin to cover it. Note: This book was previously published with the title Hard to Love. It has been edited and modified from its original version. less

Cage fighting always came first for him. .. Ian's life is full of sacrifice. His intense training schedule means brutal workouts, no drinking, and worst of all, no pussy. But it's all worth it because he's about to go pro. When a tempting young nurse starts working at his gym, he can't escape the dirty desires clouding his mind, and it's driving him crazy. He'd love a taste, but he needs his focus now more than ever. She's kept her heart on maximum-security lockdown. . moreCage fighting always came first for him. .. Ian's life is full of sacrifice. His intense training schedule means brutal workouts, no drinking, and worst of all, no pussy. But it's all worth it because he's about to go pro. When a tempting young nurse starts working at his gym, he can't escape the dirty desires clouding his mind, and it's driving him crazy. He'd love a taste, but he needs his focus now more than ever. She's kept her heart on maximum-security lockdown. .. Growing up in foster care, MacKenzie learned early on that love was something other people experienced, something she'd seen but never felt. When she meets sexy cage fighter, Ian, she expects nothing more than a one-night stand, but he walks away before they seal the deal. Now she'd like to forget the night they almost hooked up. But she's just taken a job working at his gym, and despite her efforts to move on, his allure is overpowering. When Ian gets injured, they begin working together on his rehabilitation, and their one-on-one physical therapy sessions are so hot they sizzle, leaving them both desperate for more contact. The battle for their love is about to become a fight to the finish. less