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First to Fall


Stacy Lane - 2020
    A homebody to the extreme. All it took was one night out for my hermit lifestyle to tailspin into one with a professional hockey player kissing me on my doorstep in a Wednesday Addams costume.I wanted us to be friends, so I became the girl friend—with a space, as he likes to say. Just friends is a tried and true failure. I’ve fallen for a hockey player, and I don’t even like hockey.Brooks I’ve had a lot of random hookups because of my status, but never one made by my dad pimping me out to fans in the crowd at my game. And she rejected me.My hockey career is my only ambition. I don’t date women because, eventually, they always want more. When I think of the future, it’s about career goals,breaking records, and how many trophies I will hold above my head. Now I’m the one who can’t stay away. Out of all the Labelle men, I never expected to be the first to fall.

Rookie Moves


Tarrah Anders - 2020
    They aren’t supposed to play much. They aren’t supposed to attract attention. They definitely aren’t supposed to be getting in trouble. But when Grant Toolson joins the famed Seattle Professional Football team, he’s already made a name for himself, on the field and off.When the team decides he needs to clean up his more than a little rough-around-the-edges image, in steps Emily Masterson, the prim and proper daughter of Seattle's Mayor with a planned meeting. Only, she's not as prim and proper as everyone thinks. Not with Grant and not when it comes to what she wants. Is his image cleaned up and does the relationship work out after hearing hushed conversations? Well, that remains to be seen...

Fight For Me


Erin Trejo - 2021
    Deathmatch.A fight to the death.One winner, one loser.The prize?Her.I didn't like people in my space and now here she was.We both belong to the mafia.When reality comes to slap us in the face revealing things that we didn't know, I'm forced to make a decision.Do I protect her or let them kill her?

Not a Perfect Save: A Fling to Forever Football Romance (Wrong Place, Right Time, #2)


Ivy Hunt
    It is the second book in the Wrong Place, Right Time series.

Accidental Surprises


Tia Wylder - 2018
     I was a good girl. No scandals. No secrets. No s-x One smile from Deckland Kyle had me second guessing everything… All I could think about was how good it would feel to finally give in! F*ck all the rumors about him. F*ck all the paparazzi following me. This blue-eyed, stunning billionaire can only be mine. Right…? ***Accidental Surprises is a standalone novel with a happily ever after, no cheating or cliff-hanger and plenty of steam. Exclusive accidental bonus content included for your reading pleasure! - Tia Wylder*** WARNING: This Book contains mature language and content. It is intended for 18+ readers only!

See Me


H.L. Muller - 2021
    The king of one night stands. That’s all they see me as. And to be fair, I’m not exactly a saint, but no one sees through the reputation to the real me.No one until Cecilia.Suddenly the only one I want is her, and she has me in knots. One problem: She has no idea who I am, and I’m afraid that telling her will ruin everything.CeciliaMy vision impairment has defined my entire life. I’ve been mistreated and underestimated, and I cope by surrounding myself with music. Studying to become a producer, I was content with my life until Maverick comes crashing into it. Literally.Maverick sees me for me, treats me like an equal, and shows me the one thing my life was missing—romance. I’m terrified he’ll leave like everyone else because I’m starting to fall for him for real.**See Me is a sweet and steamy 40K romance, filled with 18+ content, great music, and first experiences on their way to a HEA. This is the first book in the Fly By Boys series, the series will be in chronological order but can be read as a stand alone novels.

Off Limits


Rebel Wild - 2021
    There was a mystery behind his charm that was well hidden until she crossed his path.Why was she so addicting?She thought she was damaged beyond anyone’s desires. Never willing to play the carnal games she’d imagined until he invited himself into her fantasies. He was her students’ father and he was off-limits.If she wasn’t careful, the safe world she lived in would crumble. But was that a bad thing? Would they risk everything, and dare to love again?Off Limits is a slow burn, single dad, age gap, second chance romance that breaks all the rules. This book has content that some might find difficult to read.

His to Hold


S.L. Sterling - 2019
    But that was about to change. Getting dumped at the start of my much overdue vacation was not how I planned to spend my time off. Neither was running into someone from my past. It was the last thing I expected.... but just what I needed.My brother’s best friend was headed home when our paths collided at the airport during a massive storm. Twenty years of chemistry crackles around us like lightning, and we give in to what’s been a long time coming. From stranded old friends to insatiable lovers, spending a week together at his lake house, I'm reminded what it’s like to live in the moment. When I realize I didn’t really know him at all, I can’t help but think... I might have been his to hold, but could I be his to keep? Bryce I guess there are worse things than being forced into taking a vacation. I can think of a few. But being fresh out of a bad relationship, and in the middle of a huge merger, is not the ideal time to be jetting off for two weeks. One week in, I decide to cut my trip short, only to end up stranded at the airport. Just my luck. Everything changes when I run into my best friend’s little sister. Twenty years later, she’s all grown up and very much available. One thing leads to another, and we find ourselves back at my place riding out the storm and reconnecting in ways I never imagined. Feelings that had been delayed are finally able to take flight. The girl who held my attention all those years ago is now the woman holding my heart. I’m falling fast, but when we end up face to face in the boardroom, will our vacation romance go from pleasure to business?

Marrying My Neighbor


Roxy Reid - 2020
    Marrying My Neighbor is a stand-alone novel with no cheating, no cliff hangers and a sumptuous happily ever after.

Roughing


Sarah Hegger - 2020
     A miracle like getting town sweetheart, and everybody’s go-to girl, Elizabeth Rogers to help him polish his tarnished reputation. Problem is, Elizabeth and Sam grew up together, and she’s not even a little impressed by Sam. But she’s also the girl who—try as she might—can’t say no… If Elizabeth and Sam can learn to play nice with each other, what will happen to all those sparks?

Mechanic's Home Run: A Small Town Fake Marriage Sports Romance (Lover's Knot)


Nikki Bloom - 2020
    

Winning Her Heart


Emma Kingsley - 2018
    A relationship? Maybe someday, if ever. While interning for the summer in Florida, Nicole’s world is shaken when tennis star Aidan Coleman shows up. Marked by her parents’ dramas, she is certain that any involvement with a man will end in pain and she does her best to stay away from the handsome athlete. After an injury ended his career, Aidan Coleman is left struggling to find his path. Becoming the youngest world number one in the history of tennis brought him wealth, fame, and success, but not happiness. He is in Florida to shoot a commercial, not to find love. But when he meets Nicole Carson, he quickly realizes that he’s been waiting for her all his life. All his other victories will be worthless if he can’t win Nicole’s heart. When the right person arrives, your life can change forever in a blink of an eye.

Goal Keeper: A Pearson Players novel


Sarah Nego - 2018
     Luci has big ones and they don't include getting laid. She's got scholarships to maintain, a grueling schedule of classes and soccer practice, and no room for nonsense. So when her captain makes it clear that the guys' team is off limits, it's not a problem... Until she meets Ryan. Star forward on the guys' soccer team. Hotter than should be legally allowed. And worst of all...her team captain's ex. When Ryan talks Luci into being his partner in Spanish class, he makes her want things that could set all her big plans on fire. Things like Ryan, naked in her bed, naked in the locker room, naked on the quad...so much naked. She shouldn't want him, but a girl can only have so much restraint when temptation throws a drool-inducing six-pack in your face and kisses in a way that makes breathing seem optional. Dating Ryan was never Luci's plan, but plans can change. Is this hot jock worth risking everything she's worked for? Goal Keeper is a laugh-out-loud standalone full of swoon-worthy, forbidden romance. Drop your plans and start reading today!

Mr. Secret Daddy


Annabelle Love - 2021
    Now I’ll stop at nothing.Whatever it takes, I’ll get Lucy back.I’ll be the man she wants, and the father our baby deserves.This secret baby romance will set your pulse racing and warm your heart. There’s an extra big serving of HEA, and of course, no cheating or cliffhanger. This is Book 5 in the Love, Accidentally series, but each book is a stand-alone and can be read in any order.

First Down Darling


Tabatha Kiss - 2022
    Follow the syllabus.2. Don’t date the undergrads.Easy enough. I’m a science nerd with a Graduate thesis to write. My weekend plans don’t exactly include doing keg stands at the Alpha Delta Xi house.But when the fastest halfback in college football shows up in the front row of my chemistry class, the rules start to seem... a little more like guidelines to me.Hello, John Kirby.Farewell, my V-card.If anyone finds out about us, I could lose a lot more than my inhibitions.But John isn’t like any guy I’ve ever dated. He’s clever. And loyal. And ripped like a sheet.I can believe him when he says he’ll never hurt me. Right?We broke the rules.I never expected him to break my heart, too.First Down Darling is a steamy stand-alone sports romance guaranteed to tug your heartstrings. It was originally published as Johnny Deeper and In Too Deep. This new edition includes brand-new and extended scenes not available in the original version.Want more Chicago North University? Don’t miss the first book in the Kings of Chicago North series Touchdown Baby!