The Black Jacks of Detroit Series by Liz Crowe

Enemies with benefits that would get them sent off!In an attempt to make things right with her sister’s memory, Melanie finds herself at her ex-brother-in-law’s door to yank the former star player back to reality—and into the manager’s job for a new professional soccer team in her hometown.Metin’s life is ten nil down. He craves reconnection with his late wife’s family, but the agony of facing his own demons of memory are almost too much to bear... moreEnemies with benefits that would get them sent off!In an attempt to make things right with her sister’s memory, Melanie finds herself at her ex-brother-in-law’s door to yank the former star player back to reality—and into the manager’s job for a new professional soccer team in her hometown.Metin’s life is ten nil down. He craves reconnection with his late wife’s family, but the agony of facing his own demons of memory are almost too much to bear. So when Melanie turns up to drag him back to the game he once loved, their mutual anger and grief turns into explosive chemistry.But Melanie relegates their relationship to avoid burgeoning emotions, which means time is up on their sworn-enemies-to-lovers arrangement. Luckily, Metin is determined to grind it out in an attempt to make her admit that she loves him as much as he does her. ***The Black Jack Gentlemen, Detroit’s pro soccer teamPlayers are winning matches and hearts in this Ted Lasso-style soccer series with banter, sexy times, and drama. less

Being the Boss Lady of a soccer team has its benefits, even without biscuits. Sophie is in charge of all aspects of her life including her new job as legal counsel for the hot new expansion soccer team in Detroit. But when the team’s new goalkeeper strolls into her office to sign his contract, it flips her carefully controlled universe upside down.Brody is a broody, moody loner–a typical keeper... moreBeing the Boss Lady of a soccer team has its benefits, even without biscuits. Sophie is in charge of all aspects of her life including her new job as legal counsel for the hot new expansion soccer team in Detroit. But when the team’s new goalkeeper strolls into her office to sign his contract, it flips her carefully controlled universe upside down.Brody is a broody, moody loner–a typical keeper. He’s also an expensive risk the team has taken in an attempt to fill a crucial position for their upcoming season. But his meet-cute in the Boss Lady’s office leaves him flat footed and he struggles to find his groove on the teamWhen he admits he needs something no team therapist or manager can provide, he makes a decision–and a life-changing appointment, forcing Sophie into an up close and personal 50-50 situation with him that makes her reveal her own secrets, not to mention her obsession with him. ***The Black Jack Gentlemen, Detroit’s pro soccer teamPlayers are winning matches and hearts in this Ted Lasso-style soccer series with banter, sexy times, and drama. less

Parker is at the start of his career and life as a pro soccer player. Some claim Nicco is at the end of his, even if he won't admit it.When they are forced to compete for a starting spot on the new Black Jacks of Detroit side, tempers flare and sparks fly. But when they admit that their love of the beautiful game and a mutual desire for success at the helm of the new expansion pro team outweighs their need to compete with each other, everything changes... moreParker is at the start of his career and life as a pro soccer player. Some claim Nicco is at the end of his, even if he won't admit it.When they are forced to compete for a starting spot on the new Black Jacks of Detroit side, tempers flare and sparks fly. But when they admit that their love of the beautiful game and a mutual desire for success at the helm of the new expansion pro team outweighs their need to compete with each other, everything changes.Set against the fast paced world of pro soccer in America, Man On tells the story of how these two men fall for each other, and create a healthy culture of love and acceptance for themselves, while leading the Black Jacks to victory after victory. less