Gamebreakers Series by Kat Mizera, Elise Faber

She hates me…. I’m going to make her fall in love with me anyway. As captain of the SoCal Vipers, the last couple of seasons haven’t been going well. My stats are slipping, and I’m at risk of being traded. So, I’m not in the mood for a case of mistaken identity with the woman playing bouncer at the arena door. But when I find out she’s come to town to escape her controlling family and make a fresh start, I know I can’t just let her walk away. I’ll do anything to make sure she’s safe... moreShe hates me…. I’m going to make her fall in love with me anyway. As captain of the SoCal Vipers, the last couple of seasons haven’t been going well. My stats are slipping, and I’m at risk of being traded. So, I’m not in the mood for a case of mistaken identity with the woman playing bouncer at the arena door. But when I find out she’s come to town to escape her controlling family and make a fresh start, I know I can’t just let her walk away. I’ll do anything to make sure she’s safe. And if that means claiming her forever…then all the better. Because she’s mine. Even if she doesn’t know it yet. When the Game Breakers meet more than hearts will be broken…. They’ll claim, protect, and. .. maybe just rock their women's worlds. Series tropes. • enemies to lovers. • mistaken identity. • starting over. • rags to riches. • protective MMCs. • found family. • and more. .. less

She was just supposed to be a one-night stand…. But then she became my world. Once, I was the lead guitarist of the hit rock band, Midnight Sun. Then a tragic accident took everything from me. I can no longer play guitar, my wife left me, and the future I worked so hard for is slipping away. All I am now is a grumpy, infamous, former rockstar. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I’m not in the market for a woman, especially not Jade Cantrell—who’s as beautiful and talented as she is sweet... moreShe was just supposed to be a one-night stand…. But then she became my world. Once, I was the lead guitarist of the hit rock band, Midnight Sun. Then a tragic accident took everything from me. I can no longer play guitar, my wife left me, and the future I worked so hard for is slipping away. All I am now is a grumpy, infamous, former rockstar. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I’m not in the market for a woman, especially not Jade Cantrell—who’s as beautiful and talented as she is sweet. Then the media pounces on a story about the two of us, and suddenly we’re zipping off to a mountain retreat and writing an album together. I can’t keep it strictly business—no matter how hard I try. And the more I get to know her, the more I know I don’t have any hope of keeping her out of my heart. One night will never be enough. I'm going to keep her forever. When the Game Breakers meet more than hearts will be broken…. They’ll claim, protect, and. .. maybe just rock their women's worlds. Book tropes. 🎸Snowed in. 🎸Forced Proximity. 🎸One night stand. 🎸Reclusive hero. 🎸Country singer + her rock star. 🎸Friends to lovers. 🎸Starting over. 🎸Protective MMC. 🎸Grumpy/Sunshine. 🎸Found Family. less

She’s the biggest movie star in the world. And she’s in danger. My specialty is security for the rich and famous, so when legendary actress Willow St. Claire asks for my help protecting her, I can’t say no. The only problem is that I’m in danger too. Of losing my heart. She’s smart and sweet, beautiful and kind, and despite my determination to never fall in love again I know I’m going to make her mine. But when her past catches up with her, the future I’ve begun to plan is suddenly at risk... moreShe’s the biggest movie star in the world. And she’s in danger. My specialty is security for the rich and famous, so when legendary actress Willow St. Claire asks for my help protecting her, I can’t say no. The only problem is that I’m in danger too. Of losing my heart. She’s smart and sweet, beautiful and kind, and despite my determination to never fall in love again I know I’m going to make her mine. But when her past catches up with her, the future I’ve begun to plan is suddenly at risk. I might lose her. And everything I never knew I wanted. Authors' note: There are some difficult themes in this story. For CW information, please check out this book's page on Elise's website. less

She’s everything I shouldn’t want. But that’s never stopped me before. I didn’t become a billionaire before the age of thirty by playing it safe. I’m a risk-taker…except when it comes to matters of the heart. Until Lily. The pop phenom is all legs and curves, with a boisterous laugh and a wicked sense of humor—everything that drives me crazy. She drives me crazy. But the more we butt heads, the more I crave the sound of her voice…the feel of her body against mine... moreShe’s everything I shouldn’t want. But that’s never stopped me before. I didn’t become a billionaire before the age of thirty by playing it safe. I’m a risk-taker…except when it comes to matters of the heart. Until Lily. The pop phenom is all legs and curves, with a boisterous laugh and a wicked sense of humor—everything that drives me crazy. She drives me crazy. But the more we butt heads, the more I crave the sound of her voice…the feel of her body against mine. Except I’m positive she’s hiding something from me. Something big. I let someone else keep secrets once—I won’t allow that again. She’s mine. And I won’t stop until she knows it. less

She was never supposed to be mine. Walking away was the only acceptable decision. It was just one night. Two lonely souls finding solace in the one place we shouldn’t have—my bed. I thought once would be enough, but leaving her is my biggest—maybe my only—regret. Now, I’m back and seeing the results of that night is killing me. I’ll make it up to her. I have to. Because I’ve never loved anyone else. Because I’d rather die than break her heart a second time... moreShe was never supposed to be mine. Walking away was the only acceptable decision. It was just one night. Two lonely souls finding solace in the one place we shouldn’t have—my bed. I thought once would be enough, but leaving her is my biggest—maybe my only—regret. Now, I’m back and seeing the results of that night is killing me. I’ll make it up to her. I have to. Because I’ve never loved anyone else. Because I’d rather die than break her heart a second time. But when duty calls, I swore an oath to listen. And I know…. There will be no coming back this time. less