Knoxville Coyotes Football Series by Gina Azzi

Knoxville Coyotes football heartthrob Cohen Campbell is my brother’s best friend. Now, he’s the man posing as my fake boyfriend. Simple, right? Wrong. I thought my luck couldn’t get worse than when my long-term boyfriend publicly dumped me. Wrong again. Now, my ex is dating my cousin, and our friend group is embarking on an annual ski trip. Desperate to save face, I beg Cohen to pretend to like me. To bluff wanting me. To lay it on thick to convince my friends that I’m not heartbroken or hurt... moreKnoxville Coyotes football heartthrob Cohen Campbell is my brother’s best friend. Now, he’s the man posing as my fake boyfriend. Simple, right? Wrong. I thought my luck couldn’t get worse than when my long-term boyfriend publicly dumped me. Wrong again. Now, my ex is dating my cousin, and our friend group is embarking on an annual ski trip. Desperate to save face, I beg Cohen to pretend to like me. To bluff wanting me. To lay it on thick to convince my friends that I’m not heartbroken or hurt. I’m not damaged goods. That I have, in fact, moved on. But during the trip, things change. Cohen’s longing glances make my heart race. His casual, familiar touches stir up new feelings. And his kiss? His kiss makes me yearn for things I’ve never experienced before. Toss in one bed, an epic snowstorm, and a gossip circle a mile wide, and I’m praying we don’t fumble our fake relationship. Obviously, I’m always wrong. less

Knoxville Coyotes kicker, Talon Miller, is off-limits. For starters, my dad is the Coyotes Head Coach, and I don’t date his players. More than that, I’m reeling from a breakup. The man I thought I was going to marry hurt me in ways I’m still processing, and I know better than to dive into a new romantic entanglement. Especially one with a charming, larger-than-life football player. When my dad assigns Talon as my chaperone for a weekend getaway with friends, I’m humiliated... moreKnoxville Coyotes kicker, Talon Miller, is off-limits. For starters, my dad is the Coyotes Head Coach, and I don’t date his players. More than that, I’m reeling from a breakup. The man I thought I was going to marry hurt me in ways I’m still processing, and I know better than to dive into a new romantic entanglement. Especially one with a charming, larger-than-life football player. When my dad assigns Talon as my chaperone for a weekend getaway with friends, I’m humiliated. But that weekend proves to be more than either of us bargains for. I see the real Talon — the man behind the charismatic, playboy reputation. He’s thoughtful and perceptive, understanding and sincere. He’s also adamant about protecting me. Talon makes me feel safe and cared for. As a result, I confide in him. Trust him. Want him. A spark ignites between us, and it changes everything. Because I’m trapped in a situation I shouldn’t be in, and Talon is determined to tackle my demons. Even the ones that threaten to destroy me. less

Knoxville Coyotes Quarterback Avery Callaway is a football legend. And he thinks I’m a stalker. I promise, I'm not. Turns out we just happen to live in the same building. Besides, I know men—athletes—like Avery. Egocentric, undeniably charming, downright gorgeous. I dated one once. Until he broke my heart. But that was a long time ago and I’m a smarter, more driven, and disciplined woman because of it. In fact, I’m only in Tennessee to get my PhD in ornithology... moreKnoxville Coyotes Quarterback Avery Callaway is a football legend. And he thinks I’m a stalker. I promise, I'm not. Turns out we just happen to live in the same building. Besides, I know men—athletes—like Avery. Egocentric, undeniably charming, downright gorgeous. I dated one once. Until he broke my heart. But that was a long time ago and I’m a smarter, more driven, and disciplined woman because of it. In fact, I’m only in Tennessee to get my PhD in ornithology. So what's the problem? My visa is tied up in red tape, I’m at risk of losing the career of my dreams, and Avery Callaway is proposing to marry me. I know his reasons are selfish, and his motive is personal. I know our marriage is just an arrangement. I need to remember that as Avery shows up for me in ways I never anticipate. He makes me feel seen and cherished. Cared for and loved. But is it real? Or is being bound to the quarterback a blitz neither of us sees coming? less