"For Rori Mitchell, delulu is decidedly not the solulu. Getting her lick back is.
What starts as chance encounter at a sporting event ends up being a perfect distraction from the chaos of a broken heart. Instead of throwing herself into work, she throws herself—for good or bad—into Tatum Wilder.
An offensive tackle for the Connecticut Kings, Tatum is used to high-stakes games and intense scrutiny. On the field, he's a powerhouse; off the field, he's a country boy with gentleman tendencies . . . and a propensity toward knowing the right thing to say at all times. Well. Most of the time.
Their connection? Immediate and undeniable. Well . . . They can deny it.
After all, with Rori on the heels of heartbreak, a relationship could be a disaster. Free Agency might be a position of power.
Or maybe just a crutch.
Contains mature themes."
"Teagan Tolliver is learning the hard way that for every new trophy, every tournament win, comes more scrutiny, more pressure—far beyond what she can do on a court. As an elite, Black female athlete, she's got the eyes of the world on her.
Ambrose McNeil is familiar with the concept. Coming out of BSU, he was a star cornerback, fulfilling a long term dream—and challenge—of having his name on the Connecticut Kings roster. Living the dream.
Until what could've been a career-ending injury leaves him on the sidelines. With a hard-won full recovery on his side, and a new head coach at the helm of the Kings, Ambrose is poised to rebuild his reputation, and retake his place in the lights.
Only . . . now that the dream is back within his grasp . . . he's wondering if the turf under his feet is going to actually be any greener.
Maybe not, according to Teagan. She's witnessed firsthand what the pressures of competition—and the addiction to public adoration—can do.
From accidental enemies, to something softer, to friends, to something deeper than either imagined or was even looking for, they're both navigating more than they can handle alone. So maybe together . . .
Contains mature themes."
"My bio might speak for itself, but I still have everything to prove. Everything to gain. Everything to lose. On the field, and off.
I'm here for a reason, and Nate Richardson isn't one of them . . . except, he won't let me relegate him to a non-factor. Even knowing what's at stake, he won't let me pass him off.
So I'll adapt. Open myself up. Dominate my position. Defend my right to be here.
Who says a woman can't have everything? Or, better yet . . . who says a woman can't be a King?
Contains mature themes."
"Sometimes, the best choice might be the one that leaves you vulnerable. The one that forces you to face a past that hurts or go through with something you never thought would come to fruition. The one that makes taking a risk your only option.
Wilhelmina 'Wil' Cunningham is no stranger to pressure. The child of an Olympian and a boxer, and a former Olympian herself, Wil has gained an 'America’s sweetheart' reputation—a high pedestal to fall from when her world gets rocked by betrayal and deceit.
Not long ago, Ramsey Bishop dominated the field as one of the best running backs the league had ever seen. Personal tragedy drew him away, but he made a promise he can't take back. Keeping that promise though . . . easier said than done.
But Wil believes he can. And Ramsey believes Wil can bounce back from the misfortunes that have the potential to destroy her. Their supportive, motivational back and forth is just one element of what has grown into a friendship. But could it be more?
Wil and Ramsey have enough stress on their hands, but they'll have to make a choice—continue their friendship, or risk it all for the possibility of something amazing?
Contains mature themes."
"Jordan Johnson is a man under pressure—from his teammates, fans, family, and the one person who wants to see him succeed as badly as he wants it for himself. He'll do whatever he has to in order to not let anyone down . . . and maybe find an unanticipated connection along the way.
Nicole Richardson is a woman with a purpose—prove herself worthy of her place in a male-dominated field. Fiercely competitive, wielder of tough love and motivation, and terrible at dealing with things outside of her control. Between making sure the players are thriving, and coping with a changing family dynamic, a relationship isn't even on her radar.
Denying their chemistry would be a waste of words, but giving in isn't an option.
A season on the line. Reputations at stake. The threat of seeing their personal lives played out on the evening highlights.
With all of that swirling around them, Jordan and Nicole have to decide if it's worth the effort to make the play . . . or take a knee.
Contains mature themes."
"Everything is all fun and games until living on the 'wild' side becomes the rule instead of the exception. It's good to be bad... within reason, of course. And in this case? It's very, very good."
"This wasn't what 'keep your friends close' was supposed to mean. But now that the line has been crossed, can they ever make their way back to the twenty-year friendship they've been building? Or, better question - Is that what either of them really wants?"
"For better or worse… That was the promise Denver and Kensa made, but it’s a sentiment they’ve somehow lost along the way. What started as a passionate wildfire has diminished to a flicker, all but snuffed out by unspoken fears, perceived betrayal, and a complete breakdown in communication. Can either of them tuck their ego away long enough to rekindle their flame?"
"For Nalani Stark, legacy matters… maybe more than most things.
Important enough that when that legacy — inextricably tied to her mother’s memory - is challenged, she’s forced to consider even the most undesirable options…
Such as a match made in hell with Orion Sterling.
The heir to the competitor she grew up being warned about.
Orion is a man well-accustomed to getting exactly what he wants. Other than opportunities to grow the family business, he’s moved by very few things.
One of which happens to be Nalani Stark.
They each have something the other needs, and only one way to get it : a contract that delineates exactly what each person takes from the arrangement.
Simple enough…
Unless feelings get brought into the exchange.
Please be aware that this work contains profanity, detailed sex acts, and depictions of violence.
There are also mentions of pregnancy loss, parental death, grief, illness, and medical emergencies."
