Hoops Series by Kennedy Ryan

A Standalone FORBIDDEN LOVE SET IN THE EXPLOSIVE WORLD OF THE NBA... Think you know what it's like being a baller's girl? You don't. My fairy tale is upside down. A happily never after. I kissed the prince and he turned into a fraud. I was a fool, and his love - fool's gold. Now there's a new player in the game, August West. One of the NBA's brightest stars. Fine. Forbidden. He wants me. I want him. But my past, my fraudulent prince, just won't let me go.

A STANDALONE second chance, enemies-to-lovers romance set in the cutthroat world of sports management.They're two sharks in a fish tank . . .JAREDIf I had a dollar for every time Banner Morales made my heart skip a beat...The heart everyone assumes is frozen over.Her anger is...arousing.Every glare from those fire-spitting eyes, every time she grits her teeth, gets me...well, you know.If I had a dollar for every time she's put me in my place, I'd be an even richer man... moreA STANDALONE second chance, enemies-to-lovers romance set in the cutthroat world of sports management.They're two sharks in a fish tank . . .JAREDIf I had a dollar for every time Banner Morales made my heart skip a beat...The heart everyone assumes is frozen over.Her anger is...arousing.Every glare from those fire-spitting eyes, every time she grits her teeth, gets me...well, you know.If I had a dollar for every time she's put me in my place, I'd be an even richer man.I'm a successful sports agent because I assume "no" means you'll think about it.I'm sure what you meant to say is "Coming right up.”They say even rich men don't always get what they want, but those men don't know how to play the game. The trick is to keep them guessing.Take Banner. She assumes she's winning, but this game? She doesn't even know how to play.BANNERIf I had a dollar for every time Jared Foster broke my heart, I’d have exactly one dollar.One night. One epic fail. One dollar...and I'm out.I've moved on.I’ve found success in a field ruled by men. Anything they can do, I have done better.They can keep the field while I call the shots, blocking them when I have to.And Jared has the nerve to think he gets a second chance?Boy, please. Go sit down. Have several seats.I'll just be over here ignoring the man carved from my fantasies with a lust-tipped chisel.Oh, I didn't say the struggle wasn't real.But I've got that one dollar, and Jared won't have me. less

Two short stories for Long Shot and Block Shot, books 1 and 2 of the HOOPS series respectively. Should only be read after the full length novel AND the bonus epilogue, all of which is contained inside the HOOPS Box Set. The events here follow the bonus epilogues of those books.

A deeply emotional standalone romance set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion. Divorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad. Cheated on, betrayed, exposed. My perfect life blew up in my face and I'm still picking up the pieces. The last thing I need is her. A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can't resist. Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a wrench in my plans from the moment our eyes meet... moreA deeply emotional standalone romance set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion. Divorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad. Cheated on, betrayed, exposed. My perfect life blew up in my face and I'm still picking up the pieces. The last thing I need is her. A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can't resist. Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a wrench in my plans from the moment our eyes meet. I promised myself I wouldn't trust a woman again, but I've never wanted anyone the way I want Lo. She's not the plan I made, but she's the risk I have to take. A warrior. A baller. The one they call Gladiator. Kenan Ross charged into my life smelling all good, looking even better and snatching my breath from the moment we met. The last thing I need is him. I’m working on me. Facing my pain and conquering my demons. I've seen what trusting a man gets you. I. Don't. Have. Time. For. This. But he just keeps coming for me. Keeps knocking down my defenses and stealing my excuses one by one. He never gives up, and now...I'm not sure I want him to. less

All 3 Books of Kennedy Ryan's Award-Winning HOOPS Series!Long Shot: A Forbidden Basketball RomanceThink you know what it's like being a baller's girl?You don't.My fairy tale is upside down.A happily never after.I kissed the prince and he turned into a fraud.I was a fool, and his love - fool's gold.Now there's a new player in the game, August West.One of the NBA's brightest stars.Fine. Forbidden.He wants me. I want him... moreAll 3 Books of Kennedy Ryan's Award-Winning HOOPS Series!Long Shot: A Forbidden Basketball RomanceThink you know what it's like being a baller's girl?You don't.My fairy tale is upside down.A happily never after.I kissed the prince and he turned into a fraud.I was a fool, and his love - fool's gold.Now there's a new player in the game, August West.One of the NBA's brightest stars.Fine. Forbidden.He wants me. I want him.But my past, my fraudulent prince, just won't let me go*Contains intimate partner violence not involving the hero. Read reviews for further guidance.Block Shot: An Enemies-to-Lovers Second Chance Romance JAREDIf I had a dollar for every time Banner Morales made my heart skip a beat...The heart everyone assumes is frozen over.Her anger is . . . arousing.Every glare from those fire-spitting eyes, every time she grits her teeth, gets me . . .well, you know.If I had a dollar for every time she's put me in my place, I'd be an even richer man.I'm a successful sports agent because I assume "no" means you'll think about it.I'm sure what you meant to say is "Coming right up."They say even rich men don't always get what they want,but those men don't know how to play the game. The trick is to keep them guessing.Take Banner. She assumes she's winning, but this game?She doesn't even know how to play.BANNERIf I had a dollar for every time Jared Foster broke my heart, I'd have exactly one dollar.One night. One epic fail. One dollar . . . and I'm out.I've moved on.I've found success in a field ruled by men.Anything they can do, I have done better.They can keep the field while I call the shots, blocking them when I have to.And Jared has the nerve to think he gets a second chance?Boy, please. Go sit down. Have several seats.I'll just be over here ignoring the man carved from my fantasies with a lust-tipped chisel.Oh, I didn't say the struggle wasn't real.But I've got that one dollar, and Jared won't have meHOOK SHOT: An Age Gap Single Dad RomanceA deeply emotional standalone romance set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion.KENANDivorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad.Cheated on, betrayed, exposed. My perfect life blew up in my face and I'm still picking up the pieces.The last thing I need is her.A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can't resist.Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a wrench in my plans from the moment our eyes meet.I promised myself I wouldn't trust a woman again, but I've never wanted anyone the way I want Lo.She's not the plan I made, but she's the risk I have to take.LOTUSA warrior. A baller. The one they call Gladiator.Kenan Ross charged into my life smelling all good, looking even better and snatching my breath from the moment we met. The last thing I need is him.I’m working on me. Facing my pain and conquering my demons.I've seen what trusting a man gets you.I. Don't. Have. Time. For. This.But he just keeps coming for me.Keeps knocking down my defenses and stealing my excuses one by one.He never gives up, and now...I'm not sure I want him to. less

“If you want something bad enough, you’ll find a way.”.Quinn Barrow.I was a world-class runner once.My dreams had wings spun from wind and speedEvery time out of the blocks was a glorious flight.But then I crashed and burned.When I lost my leg, I thought it was the finish lineLittle did I know, life was just beginningNow they call me “America’s Titanium Sweetheart.”(What can I say? It tested well. LOL)The life I thought was over is moving so fast... more“If you want something bad enough, you’ll find a way.”.Quinn Barrow.I was a world-class runner once.My dreams had wings spun from wind and speedEvery time out of the blocks was a glorious flight.But then I crashed and burned.When I lost my leg, I thought it was the finish lineLittle did I know, life was just beginningNow they call me “America’s Titanium Sweetheart.”(What can I say? It tested well. LOL)The life I thought was over is moving so fast.I have my own gym, a fitness app, a clothing line, and an endless trail of endorsements.One thing there’s never time for? Love.One thing I don’t have time for? Games.Come real, or don’t come at all.In a field full of players, I’m looking for a real one.Otherwise, I won’t stop..Ean Jagger.I had hoops dreams.I wanted to be like Mike, jump like Magic and soar like Dr. J.But a college injury grounded me.What I thought was game over, actually opened up a whole new world.Fast forward to now. I’m coaching some of the NBA’s best.They call me The Machine because I’m obsessed with stats and data, and my near-photographic memory means I remember every play. I see the court clearly.But I never saw her coming.Quinn Barrow stops me in my tracks.Pursuing my first championship, there’s been no time for love.I’m more than willing to chase her, but will she slow down long enough to be caught? less