The Barons Series by Santino Hassell

The rules of the game don’t apply off the field in this first Barons novel.  New York Barons tight end Gavin Brawley is suspended from the team and on house arrest after a video of him brawling goes viral. Gavin already has a reputation as a jerk with a temper on and off the field—which doesn’t help him once he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. And while he’s been successful professionally, he’s never been lucky when it comes to love... moreThe rules of the game don’t apply off the field in this first Barons novel.  New York Barons tight end Gavin Brawley is suspended from the team and on house arrest after a video of him brawling goes viral. Gavin already has a reputation as a jerk with a temper on and off the field—which doesn’t help him once he finds himself on the wrong side of the law. And while he’s been successful professionally, he’s never been lucky when it comes to love. Noah Monroe is a recent college grad looking for a job—any job—to pay off his mounting student debt. Working as Gavin’s personal assistant/babysitter seems like easy money. But Noah isn’t prepared for the electrifying tension between him and the football player. He’s not sure if he’d rather argue with Gavin or tackle him to the floor. But both men know the score, and neither is sure what will happen once Gavin's timeout is over… less

Two rival football players begin a game with higher stakes than the Super Bowl in this steamy romance from the author of Illegal Contact. Simeon Boudreaux, the New York Barons’ golden-armed quarterback, is blessed with irresistible New Orleans charm and a face to melt your mama’s heart. He’s universally adored by fans and the media. Coming out as gay in solidarity with his teammate hasn’t harmed his reputation in the least—except for some social media taunting from rival linebacker Adrián Bravo... moreTwo rival football players begin a game with higher stakes than the Super Bowl in this steamy romance from the author of Illegal Contact. Simeon Boudreaux, the New York Barons’ golden-armed quarterback, is blessed with irresistible New Orleans charm and a face to melt your mama’s heart. He’s universally adored by fans and the media. Coming out as gay in solidarity with his teammate hasn’t harmed his reputation in the least—except for some social media taunting from rival linebacker Adrián Bravo.Though they were once teammates, Adrián views Simeon as a traitor and the number-one name on the New Jersey Predators’ shit list. When animosity between the two NFL players reaches a boiling point on the field, culminating in a dirty fist fight, they’re both benched for six games and sentenced to joint community service teaching sullen, Brooklyn teens how to play ball.At first, they can barely stand to be in the same room, but running the camp forces them to shape up. With no choice but to work together, Simeon realizes Adrián is more than his alpha-jerk persona, and Adrián begins to question why he’s always had such strong feelings for the gorgeous QB… less

Rocky Swoops has a secret and only by leaving it all on the field can he become the football player and man he was always meant to be, in this contemporary romance by the author of Down by Contact.Rocky Swoops has been in hiding since he was released from his contract with the New Jersey Predators. He's dedicated his entire life to becoming a professional football player, but now he's a free agent without prospects... moreRocky Swoops has a secret and only by leaving it all on the field can he become the football player and man he was always meant to be, in this contemporary romance by the author of Down by Contact.Rocky Swoops has been in hiding since he was released from his contract with the New Jersey Predators. He's dedicated his entire life to becoming a professional football player, but now he's a free agent without prospects. He knows his reckless and harmful reaction to the sudden flood of out-and-proud football players is to blame. As someone who felt forced to erase his sexuality at a young age, the idea of acceptance is impossible to fathom...In an effort to clean up his public image, Rocky attends an LGBT benefit in the Hamptons. When he meets handsome mechanic, Case Bianchi, at the party, he can't hide his attraction. Case doesn't recognize him as an infamous athlete, and ends up drawing Rocky into a passionate kiss that he's too stunned to resist. Rocky is left on the beach with his heart pounding and head spinning. Unfortunately, Case was only interested in a distraction. But with a connection this intense, there has to be more to the story or it will be Rocky's biggest loss to date. less