King of the Court Series by Piper Lawson

A steamy, grumpy sunshine sports romance featuring a woman down on her luck, a star basketball player with a filthy mouth, and a connection neither of them can deny.After being dumped and losing my job the same week, the last thing my broken heart needs is a rebound.I’m escaping across the country to help my perfect sister plan her dream wedding, and to prove to both of us everything is under control... moreA steamy, grumpy sunshine sports romance featuring a woman down on her luck, a star basketball player with a filthy mouth, and a connection neither of them can deny.After being dumped and losing my job the same week, the last thing my broken heart needs is a rebound.I’m escaping across the country to help my perfect sister plan her dream wedding, and to prove to both of us everything is under control.But a combination of tequila and turbulence on the flight there lead to word-vomiting all my troubles to the huge and handsome stranger in the first-class seat next to mine.Only his whispered dirty diversions keep me sane until landing.Despite the spark of attraction, we go our separate ways.Or so I thought.Turns out the tall, muscular, tattooed tower of a man from the plane is the star player on my future brother-in-law’s pro basketball team.Clay is the last person I should gravitate toward. They’re called “players” for a reason.Grumpy and cynical, he carries a weight on his shoulders I can’t possibly fathom.He’s also the only one who knows my secrets and gets my heart racing.The more we’re thrust together, the stronger the chemistry between us becomes.Hooking up with the all-star athlete isn’t the way to get my life on track…but it could just be the game changer we’ve both been searching for. less

He leads the league in scoring. My heart won’t give him another shot.I vowed I’d never return to Denver. But a life-changing opportunity puts me back in the same place as the grumpy athlete who broke my heart.Clayton Wade rules the basketball stadium, and now he’s gunning for redemption. But I'm not the same girl who fell for the man behind the all-star image.He made me want him like I’ve never wanted anyone. More than that, he made me believe in forever.Until he ripped it all away... moreHe leads the league in scoring. My heart won’t give him another shot.I vowed I’d never return to Denver. But a life-changing opportunity puts me back in the same place as the grumpy athlete who broke my heart.Clayton Wade rules the basketball stadium, and now he’s gunning for redemption. But I'm not the same girl who fell for the man behind the all-star image.He made me want him like I’ve never wanted anyone. More than that, he made me believe in forever.Until he ripped it all away.I won't risk my heart again. Not even when a single dirty look can make me ache, and a kind word in his gruff voice makes my chest tight.Except Clay isn’t ready to let me go. He’s determined to win me back, and his persistence is starting to wear down my defenses.If I can’t trust him, I’m setting myself up for another heartbreak.But he’ll do anything to prove we’re worth another shot.Shot Taker is a full-length grumpy sunshine sports romance and book 2 in the King of the Court series. Clay and Nova’s story begins in Game Changer and concludes in Play Maker. less

I chose a championship over love. When Nova smashed her way into my hardened heart, she showed me there’s more to life than basketball. She taught me patience and forgiveness. With her help, my Kodiak teammates became brothers instead of rivals. For the first time, I cared about more than a game. But one mistake sent me crashing from all-star to rock bottom. Broken inside and out, there’s no one to blame but myself. I won’t let the people I love suffer for my mistakes, on or off the court... moreI chose a championship over love. When Nova smashed her way into my hardened heart, she showed me there’s more to life than basketball. She taught me patience and forgiveness. With her help, my Kodiak teammates became brothers instead of rivals. For the first time, I cared about more than a game. But one mistake sent me crashing from all-star to rock bottom. Broken inside and out, there’s no one to blame but myself. I won’t let the people I love suffer for my mistakes, on or off the court. I’ll win back the brothers who trusted me, the city that backed me, and the woman I don’t want to live without. Unless I’m too late. I have one last shot. One last chance. Countdown's on, and I’m playing for keeps. Play Maker is the third and final book in the King of the Court series. Clay and Nova’s steamy, addictive grumpy sunshine sports romance begins in Game Changer and continues in Shot Taker . less

I chose a championship over love.When Nova smashed her way into my hardened heart, she showed me there’s more to life than basketball.She taught me patience and forgiveness. With her help, my Kodiak teammates became brothers instead of rivals. For the first time, I cared about more than a game.But one mistake sent me crashing from all-star to rock bottom.Broken inside and out, there’s no one to blame but myself.I won’t let the people I love suffer for my mistakes, on or off the court... moreI chose a championship over love.When Nova smashed her way into my hardened heart, she showed me there’s more to life than basketball.She taught me patience and forgiveness. With her help, my Kodiak teammates became brothers instead of rivals. For the first time, I cared about more than a game.But one mistake sent me crashing from all-star to rock bottom.Broken inside and out, there’s no one to blame but myself.I won’t let the people I love suffer for my mistakes, on or off the court. I’ll win back the brothers who trusted me, the city that backed me, and the woman I don’t want to live without.Unless I’m too late.I have one last shot. One last chance.Countdown's on, and I’m playing for keeps.Play Maker is the third and final book in the King of the Court series. Clay and Nova’s steamy, addictive grumpy sunshine sports romance begins in Game Changer and continues in Shot Taker. less

In the heat of victory, I asked her to be mine forever. We’d both triumphed in our own way:Nova broke free from her past.I led my team to a championship and discovered life beyond the court. Our journey to "I do" was supposed to be easy. Except…The hottest resort in Aspen is only available is on short notice.A new season with the Denver Kodiaks looms on the horizon.My parents are too obsessed with my career to get to know the woman who stole my heart... moreIn the heat of victory, I asked her to be mine forever. We’d both triumphed in our own way:Nova broke free from her past.I led my team to a championship and discovered life beyond the court. Our journey to "I do" was supposed to be easy. Except…The hottest resort in Aspen is only available is on short notice.A new season with the Denver Kodiaks looms on the horizon.My parents are too obsessed with my career to get to know the woman who stole my heart.Add duelling bridesmaids, last-minute chaos, and a life-changing decision.With love and loyalty on the line, it’s time to score the most important win of our lives.GAME DAY is a King of the Court wedding novella and should be read following Play Maker (King of the Court #3). Get ready for fun and games with Clay, Nova and all your favorite Kodiaks! less