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The Sweetest Game by J. Sterling
This is the third (and final) installment in Jack & Cassie's story! “It’s one hell of a sledgehammer to the chest when your baseball career comes to an end. It’s like you finally realize that baseball never loved you back... -
Knowing You by Allie Everhart
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNow that Garret’s decided he’s no longer following the rules of his wealthy family, he can finally develop a closer relationship with Jade. Things are going well, but Jade still worries that being with Garret is only temporary. And because of that, she’s not sure how much of herself and her past she’s willing to let him see... -
Faithful by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNo matter how faithful love can be…it takes only one moment to change it all. After Heather Lambert’s parents died in a tragic car accident her senior year of high school, she refuses to let anyone into her heart for fear of being hurt again...Categorized as:
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Tight End by Lisa Suzanne
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI knew playing with my feelings was a huge gamble with someone like him, but I did it anyway. And now I’ve learned the hard lesson that gambling and life in Vegas just aren’t for me.I have a lot of decisions I need to make on my own, so I take a job that will allow me to relocate, regroup, and make new friends as I try to figure out what comes next for me... -
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Heartbreaker Handoff by Lex Martin
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBilly’s not my baby daddy, but he doesn’t mind pretending to be…I’m a Division 1 cheerleader with hopes of becoming a sports broadcaster. None of my plans for college include getting knocked up by a cheating ex who just got engaged to another girl. When my father finds out I’m pregnant, he goes ballistic...Categorized as:
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Finding Infinity by Layne Harper
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 17 ratings"Finding Infinity" as described by Colin... "Fine Charlie.” Colin says dropping his hands in defeat. “Here's what I want. I want everybody to back off and let me play football. I want you to go back to practicing medicine because I’m ready for you to be happy again - not this forced shit that you keep trying to sell me... -
Black Flag by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen the taste you thought you never needed becomes a thirst you cannot quench, then what? Jameson Riley, a NASCAR rookie driver, and Sway Reins, his pregnant girlfriend, are put to the test. They have love; they have lust, and a bond that proves to be vital. But do they have what it takes to make it through his lifestyle. When tested, it’s either fight, or give in... -
A Love like This by Kahlen Aymes
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSettled in New York City, Ryan and Julia Matthews seek to enjoy their idyllic newlywed life together. Julia’s high-profile job at Vogue and Ryan’s promising career in medicine will surely set them up for everything they could ever want. Their only obstacle seems to be finding enough time to spend together...Categorized as:
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Hot Shot by Kat Mizera
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to Fort Lauderdale—where the days are hot and the Knights are hotter.Wolf:I’ve been in love with the same girl since we were seventeen. Back before our careers took off and pulled us away from one another. No amount of fame, money, or puck bunnies could ever replace Scarlett. But she has a mind of her own, and dreams that don’t include me...Categorized as:
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Bad Boy's Downfall by Gina Azzi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWord on the ice: the only thing worse than knocking up your teammate’s sister is knocking up his daughter.I have no business tangling up with Lola Daire. She’s a smart, idealistic, college senior planning to take on Silicon Valley. I’m an angry NHL player with a chip on my shoulder. She smiles rainbows; I spit fire. She’s a daddy’s girl; I’m the last guy her father wants her to date...Categorized as:
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Incredible You: A Sexy Flirty Dirty Standalone by Lili Valente
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom the USA Today Bestselling author of Magnificent Bastard comes a sexy, flirty, dirty standalone…on ice. They say Jake “The Dragon” Falcone earned his nickname by setting fire to the ice his first season in the NHL. But just between us ladies, I’m pretty sure he earned it for the dragon in his pants. From my first hug as his fake girlfriend, it’s clear he’s packing below the belt... -
Ignite by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere were two things Emmit Lewis loved. Racing cars and Adaline Morgan. Time was stolen from the two young lovers and Emmit vowed never again would he allow anything to come between the two of them. Blurred lines both on and off the track have Emmit being tested beyond his limits... -
Infinity. by Layne Harper
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsColin McKinney has wanted three things since he met Caroline “Charlie” Collins when he was a junior at Texas A&M University: to make her his wife, play professional football, and have a family. In the first three books of the Infinity Series, Colin and Charlie met, fell in love, broke apart, reunited eight years later, and got married... -
Made to Love You by Megan Smith
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsJaylinn McCormick had finally found the man who makes her life complete. After putting the most terrifying night of her life behind her, she’s moving on. Suddenly, unexpected life altering events have Jaylinn spiraling in an unknown direction. Will she be able to survive? Cooper Cahill finally found a balance in his life... -
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Nixon by Samantha Whiskey
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsI’m the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL because I know how to read the field.I control the plays—and my life—with absolute precision.Until Liberty Jones delivers the ultimate hit to my blind side with a story about two pink lines.The beautiful, free-spirited brunette has starred in my dreams since she disappeared after our wild weekend in Vegas, but I’ve been burned before... -
Redeem Me by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Road to Redemption is a Long Journey Parker Hutchinson has done a good job messing up his reputation as the golden child. He’s made bad choices, pushed everyone away, and almost ruined his brother’s life. Though he’s tried his best to make amends, he can’t seem to find a way to convince his family that he’s changed. Cameron Hynson is in college with hopes to become a lawyer... -
Learning to Heal by R.D. Cole
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratings"If Fools rush in, then most people in love are idiots. And I'm the biggest one of all." -Jazz Meet Jasmine Coleman. She's the girl that's outgoing, beautiful, and full of self-assurance- a confidence that’s forced to cover the scars she hides. When rushing into love becomes a heartbreaking mistake the last piece of it disappears... -
From Now Until Infinity by Layne Harper
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEight years have passed since Colin and Caroline “Charlie” ended their college romance. A chance meeting reunited them confirming that time had not diminished their love for each other. Now, they have to turn their passionate reunion into a legitimate and sustainable relationship. Charlie’s medical practice is in Houston. Colin is the starting quarterback for Dallas... -
Finding Me by Stephanie Rose
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI've always been lost . . . Abandoned by a father who didn't want me. Cherished by a stepfather, though I wasn’t his. Shattered by a boy who swore he loved me. But I belonged nowhere, to no one. Then I met Owen, the sweet-talking hockey player who made me love him. He gave me the courage to trust in someone besides myself. He showed me a love I longed for... -
Everything with You by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEvery road, even the broken ones, will eventually lead us to our destination. We hope to find our place in the world, sometimes getting lost and straddled with the fear of never being found. Ultimately it’s that broken road that leads us to the meaning of life, love and happiness. You watched as Allison and Liam fell head over heels... -
Playing the Field by Meghan Quinn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe gang is back and this time there is a wedding to celebrate, except that is the last thing on Molly Meyers’ mind. After losing her fiancé, Luke, two years ago, the last thing on her mind is helping her best friend, Jane Bradley, plan her wedding and celebrate the annoyingly, obnoxious, lovey-dovey relationship Jane has with Braves first baseman, Brady Matthews... -
Going All In by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing the nice guy leaves me open to being a rebound romance.Which I’m not interested in. I’ve got better things to do.Like taking my spot on the NBA draft picks. It’s all that matters to me.Love has never been on the radar. I’m too focused for all that fluff.Then life slows me down. Way down.An injury at the end of the spring semester has me working my way back to full health all summer long... -
Out in the Field by Lane Hayes
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMax Maldonado loves baseball. He knows playing first base at a private college probably won’t get him to the big leagues, but he doesn’t mind. He loves the game and his teammates. If he has to stay in the closet until he graduates, that’s okay. Baseball comes first. Relationships are complicated anyway. And after his recent messy breakup, Max prefers to keep things simple... -
Happy Hour by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsBetween revving engines, smoking tires, and high speeds, two friends form a vital bond in the shadows of the blaring spotlight. Sway Reins, a track owner’s only daughter, and Jameson Riley, a gritty NASCAR rookie driver, have been best friends since they were kids. Over the years, Sway becomes his safety shield during his rapid rise to the elite levels of auto racing... -
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Falling into Forever by Lauren Abrams
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 17 ratings"Out of habit, of madness, or the need to shatter even the last piece of myself, I raise my arms slightly. I need…I need so much to touch him, to feel his arms around me, to throw myself headfirst into what I told myself I would never do again. I need the weight of his skin on my own. I need to forget. I need to remember...Categorized as:
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Love Unmatched by Anne Leigh
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLove Unmatched Fate brought them together. Love kept them together. Life could tear them apart. 23 year-old Zander Zobowski, football wonderkid and only son of a tech giant and a well-known philanthropist, fell hard for one woman and never got back up... -
Let You Leave by Caisey Quinn
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNovella included in special edition of Keep Me Still New Adult Romance contains MA 17+ content Layla Flaherty had the perfect life, or close to it. Until a stranger gunned her parents down right in front of her, leaving her with seizure inducing PTSD. After years of trying to pass as normal and failing miserably, she resigns herself to being invisible... -
Drew + Fable Forever by Monica Murphy
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMonica Murphy returns with her most beloved characters, Drew and Fable, in this eBook original 40,000-word novella that brings her bestselling New Adult series full circle. Fantasy. How I ended up with NFL player Drew Callahan, the guy every woman wants, is beyond my wildest dreams. All I know is that once he chose me as his one and only, I sure wasn’t looking back...Categorized as:
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The Seduction of Dylan Acosta by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDylan had no idea what she was in for when she married Mets superstar short stop Mark Acosta. Practically overnight, her life changes, and despite her best efforts, Dylan feels herself being pulled deeper into a world of designer clothes, celebrity parties and multi-million dollar homes... -
Addiction by Angela McPherson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDespite denying their love for years, in the end no distraction could keep best friends Tristan and Elle apart. Passion and heat explode as the two finally discover what they’ve been missing, needing, wanting for so long. When Tristan and Elle return home for Christmas break, the two are gifted with a few unexpected surprises... -
Burn for You by Marquita Valentine
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeau Montgomery is *not* the typical single dad for three reasons: 1. He's rich and famous. 2. He needs a nanny, like yesterday. 3. He has no idea if eight month old, Mia, is actually his daughter. Only, number three doesn't matter to him, because he's determined to give up everything to be a standup dad, including racing, partying, and his favorite vice-women... -
Accepted Fate by Charisse Spiers
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat do you do when everything you had planned out for yourself gets changed in one summer? Do you embrace the new or fight to keep things the same? For seventeen year old Kinzleigh everything was going just as she always planned. She had great friends, went to a school she loved, and always knew she was destined for greatness... -
Bring Me You by Ryleigh Andrews
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPro quarterback, Ethan Christopher thought he had found his home when he met rock musician, Mia Devereux. She was the welcomed distraction in his football-focused life. Things may not have been perfect. Their individual careers made being together difficult. Her touring. His away schedule. As her success grew, they spent more extended periods apart... -
Looking to Score by Ali Parker, Weston Parker
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve been called many things, but “unlucky” isn’t one of them. Being the President of the largest fraternity on campus makes that part easy. Like me. And I wear that badge proudly. Might as well own yourself, right?But like most guys, I have two sides to me. One I project, and one I reject... -
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Whiplash: A Sports Romance by Tabatha Kiss
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIf I’m a player… Then she’s the coach. ELIZA My dad doesn’t want me socializing with the team. But I’ve never been much of a daddy’s girl. Junior Morgan thinks he can flash a wink and get me in his bed. I won’t make it so easy for him. Sorry, quarterback. You want me? You’re gonna have to earn it. Let’s play... -
Love Untouched by Anne Leigh
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn athlete on the verge of greatness. A woman who hit the lowest point in her life and fought her way back to the top. Twenty four year-old Kieran Stone, the country's number 1 swimmer, has loved one woman all his life - only to have that love unreturned. He has resigned himself to the reality that when it comes to love, he will never be someone's first choice... -
Assumptions by Melanie Codina
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat happens when a girl set on playing by the rules …Finds a guy worth breaking them for? Leeann Bradley is a college graduate who has achieved many of her personal goals, all because she follows the rules she’s set for herself. It’s simple. You work hard, enjoy life, surround yourself with friends and family, avoid jumping to conclusions … and oh yeah, don’t date jocks... -
Double Coverage by Meghan Quinn
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUnfortunate inconvenience, that is the way Piper describes her encounter with Mason Dashel. From the minute the alpha male interrupts her morning after hangover on the airplane, she can’t stand to be near the egotistical maniac with a booming voice and annoying sex appeal...Categorized as:
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Cutter by Stacy Borel
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDid somebody say baby? Macie Rosewood was a firecracker, in and out of the bedroom. She lived her life according to her own rules and high standards. When she caught the attention from one of the most eligible Brooks brothers two years ago, Macie had found real love. Dodger Brooks was the sensible brother that played hard and loved even harder... -
Finding My Way by Heidi McLaughlin
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLiam Westbury has the world at his feet. He’s the quintessential golden boy. He’s the superstar quarterback for Beaumont High. His girl, Josie, is head cheerleader. He has his choice of colleges just waiting for him. Except he’s suffocating from all the pressure he’s under and no one understands. Liam Page is the heartthrob he never wanted to be... -
Worth The Fall by Mara Jacobs
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBook Three in the Worth contemporary romance series. Alison is way too smart to be this dumb about a guy. Alison Jukuri is the smart one. But it hasn't seemed to help her much in her relationships with men. And now she's on the verge of making one, big stupid move. Again. Petey Ryan has spent his life hitting and being hit as a defenseman in the NHL... -
The Kissing Game by Jillian Quinn
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey say you never forget your first kiss with a hot hockey player…When my sorority sisters gave me a checklist to complete, I never expected the last item to say Kiss a Hot Jock. I’m new to campus, clueless about sports at Strick U.And then I see him in the Quad—Trent Kane.With his muscular arms, confident strut, and killer smirks, I know he’s the right man for the job... -
Caught Looking by Meghan Quinn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratings**NEW EDITION** (This book has been freshly formatted and edited 8/10/2014) "What a fantastic concept for a book, think soap opera, without the dramatic stares before commercials... -
It Was Me by Anna Cruise
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll West Montgomery wanted was a vacation. A week-long stay in Tucson with Abby and her parents, a chance to get away for the week, the opportunity to get to know her family a little better and maybe carve out a little alone time with his girlfriend. What he doesn't count on is finding a way to resume his baseball career... -
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Wanting Reed by Antoinette Candela
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Love is giving someone the power to destroy you, but trusting them not to.” How do you live with yourself when you are the reason you lost the one thing that meant the most to you. Timing is everything and for Reed, he can never seem to catch a break. When Reed returns to Boston to redeem himself he finds that Elle has already moved on, building a new life, a new beginning... -
High Stick Heartthrob by London Casey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt was supposed to be ‘WIN A DATE WITH A HOCKEY PLAYER’ … not ‘GO OUT ON A DATE AND GET PREGNANT!’* * *The best way to end a bad week? Get dressed up and go to some charity event and eat and drink for free. That’s what my best friend made me do. What I didn’t know was that I would be part of a “WIN A DATE WITH A HOCKEY PLAYER” contest. And it just so happens… I won... -
It Was Us by Anna Cruise
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife is good for Abby and West. Finally. After a brief break-up and the threat of separation, Abby Sellers and West Montgomery are together again. Abby's going to school and helping with the family business as they deal with her mother's illness and West is living his dream, playing baseball at USD. Things are going in the right direction... -
Next to Forever by S. Moose
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe past will always come back to haunt you and hidden truths are uncovered, as darkness looms over the lives of Erin and Connor on their journey to forever. Filled with love and happiness, as well as a baby and a wedding on the way, Erin and Connor seem to have it all -until life throws them a twist... -
Effortless With You by Lizzy Charles
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSchool is out and Lucy is ready for the perfect summer: lazy days at the pool, invitations to the most exclusive parties, and romantic dates with her hot new boyfriend. That is, until she lands in trouble one too many times and her parents issue the ultimate punishment: a summer job. Suddenly, the summer can't end fast enough... -
The Right Moves by Emma Hart
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHer past is wrought with demons. His past is full of heartbreak. Yet he's the one person that can remind her what it means to live. Abbi Jenkins never thought she would leave the walls of the mental institution that's housed her for the last year. Now she has, but that doesn't mean she's forgotten everything Pearce put her through...
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