Bluegrass Performance Center Series by J.L. Minyard

He's a fallen star who returns home to coach at an elite gym. She's twenty years his junior, biggest fan, and the boss's daughter. Harper Myles left her two-stoplight hometown in the rearview when she turned eighteen, but a sudden job loss has her unexpectedly returning. Cedar Creek, Kentucky, is a temporary stop on her way to another full time gig in another, bigger, more glamorous city... moreHe's a fallen star who returns home to coach at an elite gym. She's twenty years his junior, biggest fan, and the boss's daughter. Harper Myles left her two-stoplight hometown in the rearview when she turned eighteen, but a sudden job loss has her unexpectedly returning. Cedar Creek, Kentucky, is a temporary stop on her way to another full time gig in another, bigger, more glamorous city. That is, until Jesse Lee Abel, Olympian and ex-professional wrestler, shows up at her rental to rescue her from a blown breaker. Harper is used to getting what she wants, and what she wants is Jesse, for however long she plans to stay in town. Jesse Lee Abel is grumpy, rough around the edges, and picking up the pieces of his wrestling career. The last thing he needs is to get involved with the daughter of his boss, the owner of the Bluegrass Performance Center, where he’s come to coach and train amateur wrestlers. Despite his better judgement and laundry list of excuses—his age, his past, her father—Jesse finds he can’t resist the bright, exuberant Harper with her smart mouth and thick thighs. He’s obsessed, but knows he shouldn’t be. She deserves better than a washed up, ex-pro who’s twice her age. Cedar Creek was only supposed to be a detour for Harper…unless Jesse gives her a reason to stay. False Finish is the first novella in the Bluegrass Performance Center series. They are short and spicy and intended to be enjoyed in a single sitting…a little afternoon delight, if you will. less

They’ve spent a lifetime in each other’s orbits. But one little secret will either break them for good or bind them forever. Dr. Shyanne Bennett has an almost perfect her own home, half a family practice, and a fat orange cat. Her dating life sucks, but what else did she expect from the tiny pond of Cedar Creek, Kentucky? She has her two Gen Z cousins running her dating apps…for better or worse. Dean Akers was supposed to be a world champion by now... moreThey’ve spent a lifetime in each other’s orbits. But one little secret will either break them for good or bind them forever. Dr. Shyanne Bennett has an almost perfect her own home, half a family practice, and a fat orange cat. Her dating life sucks, but what else did she expect from the tiny pond of Cedar Creek, Kentucky? She has her two Gen Z cousins running her dating apps…for better or worse. Dean Akers was supposed to be a world champion by now. Not sacrificing his body for a blood-thirsty audience in community center gyms in small, rural towns. He’s tired and jaded and ready to quit. But if he quits, what was it all for? As high school sweethearts, they were voted cutest couple by their senior class. They were supposed to last. But when they were eighteen, Dean chose wrestling and Shyanne chose medicine, even though neither of them have ever been able to truly let go. Dean thinks she’s stubborn and obstinate. Shyanne thinks he’s flaky and unreliable. There are decades of hurt and history between them…but one thing may be strong enough to bridge the gap. A baby. Main Event is the second novella in the Bluegrass Performance Center series. They are short and spicy and intended to be enjoyed in a single sitting…a little afternoon delight, if you will. less

He may be inexperienced. .. but this golden retreiver boy is about to teach her a lesson or two about love. Raleigh French never got out of her hometown. She wasn’t ever supposed to. She was supposed to marry her high school boyfriend—the local grocery store heir—pop out a few of his babies, and be just fine. So, she doesn’t have many expectations or aspirations for her life, except for a cold drink and a hot guy... moreHe may be inexperienced. .. but this golden retreiver boy is about to teach her a lesson or two about love. Raleigh French never got out of her hometown. She wasn’t ever supposed to. She was supposed to marry her high school boyfriend—the local grocery store heir—pop out a few of his babies, and be just fine. So, she doesn’t have many expectations or aspirations for her life, except for a cold drink and a hot guy. But everything changes the night she breaks all her rules and kisses the town’s newest rising star. For the first time in a long time, Raleigh might want something…want someone…she doesn’t deserve. Because guys like him don’t end up with girls like her. August Callahan is Cedar Creek’s golden boy. Former heavyweight champion, Jesse Lee Abel, has honed him into wrestling’s next big talent. August is gearing up for his TV debut, an opportunity that could make or break his career. The producers like him as is: sweet, fresh faced, and single. But August has other plans. He’s inexplicably caught the attention of Raleigh French…the girl he’s low-key been obsessed with since they were teenagers. And he’s not about to let her go. No matter what it might cost him. Because, to August, Raleigh was always meant to be his. Dark Match is the third novella in the Bluegrass Performance Center series. They are short and spicy and intended to be enjoyed in a single sitting…a little afternoon delight, if you will. less