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Worth the Risk by Karen Monroe
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Animal Instincts (Gilded Knights Series Book 3)
Emilia Finn - 2021
Fighting For Hope
Olivia T. Turner - 2020
Money. Power. Fame. But it was only when I met Hope did I truly have something to fight for. She was a ray of light into my dark world. Beaming innocence. Radiating love and joy. I’ve faced dozens of opponents in the cage but she was the first person to knock me off my feet. She needs me to fight for her. I’ll give everything for Hope. And with her by my side, I’ll be unstoppable. This OTT alpha cage fighter will have you sweaty, breathless, and then begging for more. An MMA romance book that is SAFE, with no cheating, and a HEA guaranteed.
The Friend Zone
Sariah Wilson - 2019
Now the Texas star player with a bad temper has a new option: Seattle’s EOL College—as in End of the Line, to his fellow misfit recruits. It’s Logan’s last chance. If he can follow the rules. No parties, no fighting, no swearing, and oh, no dating the coach’s daughter, Jess. Simple. Yeah, right. For Logan, there has never been a rule he’s more tempted to break.The deal is “just friends.” The pretty, confident, and fiercely smart math whiz is fine with pizza, tutoring, and keeping Logan in line. But the closer Jess gets, the more receptive she is to his warm heart and spirit—not to mention his irresistible off-field passes. With defenses down, they’re both heading into the danger zone.It’s more than thrilling. It’s love. It’s also a game changer that could sideline Logan’s NFL goals—and more important, a future with Jess. But dreams are worth fighting for, right?
Switch Bidder
Sara Ney - 2019
What better chance to make her move on him than when he’s sacrificing himself on an auction block for a squealing mass of fans at a charity event? Too bad she’d rather hide in the bathroom than raise her paddel; what girl actually bids on a guy who doesn’t know she exists? Not. Piper. But that's what friends are for... One meddling best friend, and an overpriced bid later, and Ryder Willams is Piper's for the taking. Too bad that she has no intention of collecting on his debt. Too bad Ryder is determined to find out why. NOTE:: Switch Bidder is a SHORT #JockHard Novella, at 10,000 words. Aka: Short Novella.
Perfect Form
Britney Bell - 2019
Tyler Beckett is no stranger to pressure as the Texas Tornados’ quarterback. He’s used to the man’s world that the team has surrounded him with, but when his coach changes plays and sends him a little surprise to work with him and on him, it’s a whole other level of pressure. Suddenly, his back is not the only body part he wants rubbed down. Jordan Shipman has built her business from the ground up, literally by her hands. Being an in-home service massage therapist has its challenges. Her biggest challenge yet, Tyler Beckett, and helping him get back on the field in time. She’s a little thing, but her hands pack a great punch. Tyler can handle a hit on the field, but Jordan has him moaning on her table. Both are strong willed with a need for success. Will their personalities clash, or will they collide? Can they work together and achieve the success that they desire?
Ace of Hearts
Ella Goode - 2019
High marks in all her classes are the path to being a cardiothoracic surgeon like her beloved stepdad. She has no plans on falling for anyone, especially not the hot jock who keeps staring at her. The athletes at FU High have the worst reputation and she refuses to let one climb into her jeans—no matter how nice Owen “Fast” McCoy seems. It only takes one look for Owen to know that Alice “Ace” Alister is the girl for him. He’s eighteen but he knows what he wants—a successful football season and the new transfer. He’ll do whatever it takes to achieve those goals from extra practices to joining the sewing club. He won’t give up until he becomes the ace of her heart.
Virgin Heart
Ember Flint - 2018
They shouldn’t fall for each other… but they do. The Ice Queen is about to get melted. 29-year-old Carina Preston is a no-nonsense businesswoman that hides a lot of hurt behind a cold, unapproachable exterior and leads a quiet, unemotional and detached life. She thinks love is nothing but a foolish, dangerous illusion that can burn away your soul and she made a promise to herself not to be touched by it ever again.All her life people have wanted to mold her into a person she’s not sure she wants to be, a person she has to be every day if she wants to survive in the throat-cutting behind-the-scenes of the business world.Sometimes all she wants is to play her piano and forget about the world, forget about the pain, but she can’t. Everybody knows her as the Ice Queen of Boston, and she has to play the part, wear the mask. The meaning of the word ‘happiness’ seems to be forever lost to her, but one meeting with a mysterious sexy stranger at a glitzy soiree will change everything and color her icy blue world in shades of fiery red-hot passion.34-year-old Derek Anderson, handsome billionaire and consummated bachelor that never fails to appear in the most-eligible list, doesn’t see himself settling down anytime soon. His life has always been on the fast lane and he never learned to stop. All he can think about is winning the next lawsuit, bring his opponents to their knees, and make sure that with him at the helm his family’s firm, Anderson & Associates, remains at the top.His priorities drastically change as soon as his eyes land on a woman from across a glittering ballroom, and he finds he cannot look away.One second, one glance, one heartbeat and his entire world crumbles. Suddenly, love seems more real than it ever was.The attraction between Carina and Derek burns fast and bright, sizzling in their bones until their breathless. They don’t understand, maybe they are even afraid, but they can’t walk away from each other: they don’t have enough strength to resist the heat buzzing in the air. When the world stops spinning out of control, Carina decides that maybe she can take the plunge and try the ‘casual thing’. She doesn’t need to trust him. She can protect herself. She can keep her soul away from this, but Derek won’t stop until he gets everything from her, and what he wants the most is her heart. Dear Reader: This standalone novella is so sweet it will bring a tear to your eye and so steamy, you will need a never-ending supply of ice cubes while you read it.There’s a bit of sadness at the start, but it’s nothing that a big, hot alpha with a one-track mind like Derek can’t solve, no matter how much Carina tries to run away from him.As usual with my stories, there’s no cheating and a guaranteed HEA waits for you at the end. Warning: if you’re anything like me, there will be one particular character in this story that you’ll want to punch. Don’t worry, though, Derek will do it for you ;)
Hate to Love You
Tijan - 2017
I get it. It kind of is, but college was supposed to be my sanctuary. It was my place to start over. The rumors, the whispers, and the jealousy I endured through high school would all be gone.No one would know me at college.Rule #2: No drama.I’d major in pre-law. I’d make a few loyal friends. Everything would be easy breezy. No one was going to use me or hurt me. I wouldn’t let them. Rule #3: New year. New place. New me.Right?Wrong.And all because of Shay Coleman.Football captain and quarterback, he was the big guy on campus. The cocky guy in my political science class with a smirk. I hated him on sight . . .. . . and he was about to break all my rules.
Looking to Score
Carrie Gray - 2020
Oakley Davis is the star running back at our University, and the reason I’ve broken my vow to avoid the college party scene. Thanks to a mixup with my advisor, I’m now serving my Public Relations internship as a glorified babysitter to the party-hard football players.Specifically, Oakley.He’s impossible to manage. His Instagram is full of half-naked, drunk photos and he’d rather attend parties than practice. His brand needs some serious work, and when he’s not driving me insane, he’s sleeping his way through the entire female population. But I’m determined. I have plans to graduate a semester early and nothing or no one will get in my way. I’m a Virgo, after all. Oakley Davis might be a privileged, cocky, football star, but I’m Amanda Matthews; and I’ll do whatever it takes to get my A. I have to make sure I don’t end up falling in love with the idiot, first.
Mirepoix
Paige Conners - 2016
It doesn’t matter that he is tall, dark, and handsome. Or how good he smells.Or how strong his arms areOr that he has tattoos she wants to lickHe wants to be a celebrity chef and live in the spotlight. She wants to hide in the shadowsWhere it’s safe with her fellow misfits.It could never work with him… right?*** Warning contains explicit sexual content and adult language. Not intended for readers under 18 ***
The Final KO
Jessica Florence - 2016
Which makes finding a decent guy hard when you're a female MMA fighter. None of them have been my equal. I yearn for a man who can push me to reach new heights and challenge me. A man who will treat me like a lady then lift me up by my ass and impale me against the wall.But when Arson Kade, MMA's top fighter and notorious manwhore declares he's that man for me I have my doubts. Any sane woman would.There seems to be more to Arson than the rumors that surround him, but will it make me fall hard or run for the hills? I know I've got no choice but to hold on for the ride.It's the main event and my heart's on the lineBut will it be the Final KO
Suck: Suck, Bang & Blow
Nikki Belaire - 2020
They call him The Devil behind his back, and when the vicious mobster sees the bride at his cousin’s wedding he decides there won’t be a marriage after all that day…because now she belongs to him.Macy Shaw. They call her The Mouse to her face, and when the goodest of good girls learns her blackmailing fiancé has disappeared she’s relieved…until she realizes her savior is even more dangerous than the groom.Author’s note: Suck is short, sweet, and dirty, filled with all the best parts of a romance for a fun two-hour read. No triggers or cliffhangers and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Draw Play
Tia Lewis - 2016
I’m all that on the field and between the sheets — who cares about my stupid grades?But Claire doesn’t treat me like I’m dumb. When we’re not busy fighting, she actually encourages me. And with those sexy curves of hers, I know just how to thank her.Claire:I hate football players, but I need the money. Jake is just as cocky and arrogant as the worst of them … but his touch sets me on fire.I have to believe he’s different, that he won’t use me and break my heart. Because I can’t stop wanting him. I just hope I survive the ride.
Sacked
Jen Frederick - 2015
Warrior. Champion. And...virgin. Knox knows what he wants--and he gets it. All American Football player? Check. NFL pros scouting him? Check. Now, he's set his sight on two things. The national title. And Ellie Campbell. Sure, she's the sister of his fellow teammate, but that's not going to stop him. Especially not when he’s convinced Ellie is the one.
...but he's never met her before.
But Ellie isn't as sure. She's trying to start a new life and she's not interested in a relationship...with anyone. Beside it's not just her cardinal rule of never dating her brother's teammates that keeps her away, but Ellie has a dark secret that would jeopardize everything Knox is pursuing. Knox has no intention of losing. Ellie has no intention of giving in.
Jersey Girl
Rhonda James - 2016
Now that his dream of signing with the Detroit Red Wings has come true, his goals for senior year are simple: Work hard. Score big. Stay away from love. And then he meets her. There's just one problem. She's the sister of his best friend, and he’s been warned that she’s off-limits…Cassie Rivers is a musician desperately in need of a do-over. Leaving the past behind, she transfers to GLU in search of something, or someone, that inspires her. And then she meets him. Her brother's best friend and teammate. But according to the Bro Code he's supposed to be off limits…You’ve heard what they say about forbidden fruit… One taste is more addictive than one of them is ready to admit. Will he keep skating away from love? Or has this player finally found his Jersey Girl?