LA Wolves Series by Cadence Keys

Newly Revised Edition as of December 2021JackI’m at the top of my game, and the most notoriously private player in the league, but my personal life leaves something to be desired. I thought I’d have more accomplished by now - like a wife and family - but for nine years I’ve held onto the memory of the girl who got away. Now she’s back and I’m more determined than ever to make her mine. For good this time... moreNewly Revised Edition as of December 2021JackI’m at the top of my game, and the most notoriously private player in the league, but my personal life leaves something to be desired. I thought I’d have more accomplished by now - like a wife and family - but for nine years I’ve held onto the memory of the girl who got away. Now she’s back and I’m more determined than ever to make her mine. For good this time.PaigeAfter years of working tirelessly, I just landed my dream job at the largest newspaper on the west coast. Unfortunately, that lands me in the same city as the man who broke my heart nearly a decade ago - the same one I’ve never really been able to let go of. When my editor assigns me to write an exposé on Jack, I’m forced to decide where my loyalties lie - with the career of a lifetime, or the love of my life.In the Grasp is the first steamy standalone contemporary sports romance in the LA Wolves series. less

GinaWill Edmonson and I were never supposed to be a thing. The chemistry was there. Oh, God, was it there.But he always pulled away from me right when things were heating up. Until he didn’t. Now, the closer we get, the more I fear I’ll never truly be enough for him, Not after all he’s lost. WillGina Rodrigo is the woman of my dreams.And the one woman I refused to let myself have.Until I couldn’t fight it anymore... moreGinaWill Edmonson and I were never supposed to be a thing. The chemistry was there. Oh, God, was it there.But he always pulled away from me right when things were heating up. Until he didn’t. Now, the closer we get, the more I fear I’ll never truly be enough for him, Not after all he’s lost. WillGina Rodrigo is the woman of my dreams.And the one woman I refused to let myself have.Until I couldn’t fight it anymore.But she doesn’t know my secret, and the deeper we get, the more I know I can never really have her.I don’t deserve to.Not after what I’ve done.Across the Middle is the second steamy standalone sports romance in the LA Wolves Series. less

MattI’m a playboy, a modern-day Casanova. I don’t love women, I just make their orgasm dreams come true. That’s who I am.She’s the coach’s daughter and the ultimate ice princess - always cold, composed, and spoiled.We have nothing in common, until she makes a proposition I can’t turn down.I’m only human after all, and she’s hot.It doesn’t mean anything. It’s just sex... moreMattI’m a playboy, a modern-day Casanova. I don’t love women, I just make their orgasm dreams come true. That’s who I am.She’s the coach’s daughter and the ultimate ice princess - always cold, composed, and spoiled.We have nothing in common, until she makes a proposition I can’t turn down.I’m only human after all, and she’s hot.It doesn’t mean anything. It’s just sex.NikkiI’ve always done what’s expected of me, but when the rug gets ripped out from under my so-called “perfect” life, I decide to finally do something for myself.He’s cocky and a total manwhore, but despite my initial objections, I can’t deny that the idea of using him to enhance my experience in the bedroom is an appealing one.I make him an offer that I expect him to scoff at - but he doesn’t.Now I’m questioning everything.Down by Contact is a steamy standalone sports romance. It is book three in the LA Wolves series. less

LukeWhen my best friend asked me if his little sister could crash at my place until she got her feet under her in LA, I thought that meant I’d be roommates with the awkward girl with bright red hair, endless freckles, glasses, and braces.I was not prepared for the vixen that showed up at my door, suitcase in hand, looking NOTHING like the girl I remember... moreLukeWhen my best friend asked me if his little sister could crash at my place until she got her feet under her in LA, I thought that meant I’d be roommates with the awkward girl with bright red hair, endless freckles, glasses, and braces.I was not prepared for the vixen that showed up at my door, suitcase in hand, looking NOTHING like the girl I remember.Now, she’s strutting around our place in the skimpiest shorts and tightest tank tops I’ve ever seen and I’ve never taken so many cold showers in my life.I’m trying to be noble, I really am, but the longer she stays here, the more tempted I am to take her and make her mine.EmmaI’ve been desperately in love with Luke Carter since I was 8 years old, but he only ever looked at me like Drew’s adorkable little sister.To be fair, I was. But I’m not that awkward girl anymore.I’m a strong, confident woman who knows what she wants. If Luke thinks he can still treat me like that little girl, he better prepare himself. I plan to show Luke just what he’s been missing.I moved to LA to make my dreams of becoming a singer come true, but maybe I can finally make another dream of mine come true in the process.Taking the Handoff is a steamy standalone sports romance. It is book four in the LA Wolves series. less

GabeI’m living the high life as one of the best defensive backs in professional football. During a night out I lock eyes with the mysterious waitress at the bar, and I’m instantly drawn to her. So, when I’m inadvertently responsible for her losing her job, the defender in me does the first thing I can think of–I offer her a job and rent-free housing in my pool house. Falling in love with the woman of my dreams is just a perk. When her past catches up to her, our relationship is put at risk... moreGabeI’m living the high life as one of the best defensive backs in professional football. During a night out I lock eyes with the mysterious waitress at the bar, and I’m instantly drawn to her. So, when I’m inadvertently responsible for her losing her job, the defender in me does the first thing I can think of–I offer her a job and rent-free housing in my pool house. Falling in love with the woman of my dreams is just a perk. When her past catches up to her, our relationship is put at risk. It's my job to defend the backfield, but will she let me defend her too?DanaeI’m on the run from my abusive ex and quickly running out of options when one chance encounter with hulking football player, Gabe Romero, results in an opportunity too good to turn down. With his offer comes safety and more money than I’d ever make slinging drinks at dingy dive bars. The last thing I expected was to fall in love with him and experience a passion I never knew existed. But I should’ve known this kind of happiness could never last. When my ex finds me, I’m left with only two options: run and keep Gabe safe, or stay and fight for my happily ever after.Defending the Backfield is a steamy football romance. It is book five in the LA Wolves series and can be read as a standalone. less

I finally get the nerve to tell my best friend I’m in love with him and he has the audacity to ask me to be his fake girlfriend. AlaynaI’ve been secretly in love with my best friend, Dom, for years, but after his latest scandal, I can’t do it anymore. I can’t keep letting him take advantage of our friendship…or breaking my heart every time I have to watch him hook up with some model or actress or [insert any woman who’s not me here]. I’m done... moreI finally get the nerve to tell my best friend I’m in love with him and he has the audacity to ask me to be his fake girlfriend. AlaynaI’ve been secretly in love with my best friend, Dom, for years, but after his latest scandal, I can’t do it anymore. I can’t keep letting him take advantage of our friendship…or breaking my heart every time I have to watch him hook up with some model or actress or [insert any woman who’s not me here]. I’m done. But Dom’s stubborn, and when I try to end our friendship, he won’t hear it, until I confess the secret I’ve held onto for dear life.Instead of responding like I expect him to, he has the nerve to try to convince me to be his fake girlfriend for a PR stunt to clean up his image.Seriously?DominicWhen I come over to my best friend’s house to convince her to be my fake girlfriend, the last thing I expect is for her to tell me she’s in love with me. I may act fast on the football field, but when it comes to my personal life, I’m a guy who needs time to process. But I know one thing with I can’t lose Laney. When I’m forced to face the feelings I’ve ignored for years, I start seeing all the ways I’ve let her down, and worse, made her feel like she’s not the most important person in my world.I have six months to convince her to not give up on me.Six months to show her I’m not going to keep letting her down anymore.Six months to prove to her I love her as much as she loves me.Because losing her would be cutting my own heart out, and that’s not an option. After the Snap is a steamy best friends to lovers standalone sports romance. It is book six in the LA Wolves Football series. less

It was only supposed to be one night...until two pink lines changed everything.LexiIt was completely out of character for me to be so reckless. Losing my parents at a young age and then growing up in the foster system made me closed off, but when my only friend asked me to go out to a club with her, I couldn’t say no. Little did I know that one decision would lead to meeting the sexiest man I’ve ever laid eyes on. I deserved to let loose and have a little fun for a change. So I did. All. Night... moreIt was only supposed to be one night...until two pink lines changed everything.LexiIt was completely out of character for me to be so reckless. Losing my parents at a young age and then growing up in the foster system made me closed off, but when my only friend asked me to go out to a club with her, I couldn’t say no. Little did I know that one decision would lead to meeting the sexiest man I’ve ever laid eyes on. I deserved to let loose and have a little fun for a change. So I did. All. Night. Long. But I know better than most how much reality can ruin something beautiful, so to preserve the memory of the best night of my life, I leave my handsome stranger with no note and no last name. Nothing but the memories of how perfectly our bodies fit together. Until two pink lines show up on a pregnancy test six weeks later and force me to re-evaluate my plans. TylerSix weeks after one of the hottest nights of my life, I’m losing hope that I’ll find her. I’ve exhausted all attempts, short of hiring a PI, which even my friends tell me is going too far. I'm one of the best football players in the league with nearly unlimited resources. If I can't find her, maybe it's time to admit that she doesn't want to be found. With no choice but to accept that she’s gone without a trace, I’ve all but given up hope. Until my doorman says he turned a woman away. I’m pissed and desperate to find her. My wish comes true when she shows up again the next day and drops a huge bomb I never saw coming. Admittedly, I don’t have the best response to her news. Now, I’ve got to prove to her that I’m in this for her–and not just our baby. But will she believe me when someone close to me ends up causing the biggest threat to our relationship?This is a steamy accidental pregnancy sports romance. It is book 7 in the LA Wolves Football series but can be read as a standalone. less