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The Perfect Spiral

The Perfect Spiral

by Ashley Constantine

Alex Thompson is working on her third master's degree, she has three *very* protective older brothers, and she's never thought of herself as the "hot friend." Oh yeah, and her brother's best friend is Knox Carter, an NFL quarterback and the Sexiest Man Alive. She and Knox have always hated each other, but has that conflict been hiding deeper feelings?

Age Rating: 18+

Life is Not a Game

Life is Not a Game

by Kara Verbeek

Charlotte leads a double life. Online, she is Mars: gamer, master strategist, and one of the boys. In real life, she’s too shy to utter a single word. On her team, she’s infallible. At school, she’s a freak. But a cross-country move gives her a chance to reinvent herself—until a fateful collision with her new friend’s gorgeous brother knocks her whole world off course. Will she have the courage to date football jock TJ? Or should she stick to her online love, Tony—even if he thinks she’s a boy?

Broken

Broken

by Evelyn Miller

She wanted payback. She wasn’t expecting a love story.

When cheerleader Lily catches her quarterback boyfriend hooking up with her best friend, the perfect senior year she envisioned goes up in flames. But then she meets Mason: the rival school’s star QB, a notorious bad boy, and her ex’s enemy. He’s trouble with a capital T, which makes him the perfect distraction—and the perfect revenge.

What starts as a steamy summer fling soon turns into something more. Between wild adventures, heartfelt confessions, and a bucket list full of magical moments, Lily and Mason discover a connection that’s impossible to ignore.

But with senior year looming and their friends ready to tear them apart, they’ll have to fight for more than just each other. Can two people from opposite sides of the field beat the odds… or will their love story end before the season even starts?

Age Rating: 18+

Keily

Keily

by Manjari

Her: The fat girl nervously starting her senior year at a new school.

Him: The brooding football jock who takes the seat next to her.

He notices her checking him out and leans in. She can feel his warmth against her. He places a finger under her chin, turning her to stare into his gorgeous eyes.

“What are you looking at, Piggy?”

Age Rating: 18+

Charlotte and the Seven Frat Brothers

Charlotte and the Seven Frat Brothers

by Jessica Carter

Charlotte just wants a normal senior year of college before she goes off to her dream job in LA. But when the dorms are filled to capacity, she's assigned to live in a frat house! To her surprise, Charlotte finds herself on a journey of self-discovery, finding business intrigue, friends, love, and a sense of self in the most unlikely company.

Age Rating: 16+

Teach You, Teach Me

Teach You, Teach Me

by N. Warren

Having a massive crush on your brother's best friend is so cliché, right? But what if that best friend comes back into your orbit after six years? And what if he's even dreamier than you remembered and presents you with a deal that you simply cannot refuse? There's a girl he wants, and he's asked you to help make her his—finally. Yeah, it sucks that the girl isn't you, but he's desperate and mouthwatering, and he'll do anything you want him to do to make you say yes...so you agree. The deal is set; you teach him to nail the girl of his dreams (literally), and he'll teach you how to pick up guys. It's simple, right? Because you both get what you want? So then, how does it go so wrong?

Victory Formation

Victory Formation

by A. Duncan

Gabriel has always wanted something off limits. His best friend’s sister. Now, she’s within his grasp, and he’s ready to make for the end zone.

Whitley is ready for a break in California with her NFL superstar brother, Kendrick. Little does she know, her brother’s best friend and teammate, Gabriel, is also staying for the summer, and he’s ready to finally take his shot. But when a nightmare from their past returns, will their chance be a touchdown or a crushing fumble?

Unfortunate Friends 1: My Best Frenemy

Unfortunate Friends 1: My Best Frenemy

by Ruth Robinson

I hated AJ McGabe.

He was my school’s quarterback, and the other girls treated him like Adonis reborn.

Ngl, he was hot as fuck. But he despised me, and the feeling was so mutual.

The only bright spot for Senior year was that my best friend, Jake, was starting at my school.

And it turned out he already had a friend from football camp here. This guy, Andy.

Jake said the three of us would be spending a lot of time together this semester.

But on the first day of school, I got a nasty surprise when he brought me to meet this Andy guy.

Turns out it was AJ. Fucking. McGabe.

That’s right. My best friend was buddies with my sexy nemesis himself.

Fuck. It was going to be a long semester…

Age Rating: 18+ (Content Warning: Drug Use/Overdose, Suicide)

Grayson

Grayson

by Lisa Seven

Kassia's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets her new stepbrother, Grayson. Instantly captivated by his commanding presence, she finds herself navigating an uncharted sea of emotions. A chance encounter transforms their dynamic, leaving Kassia at the mercy of a growing attraction that defies all rules. Torn between what she feels and what she knows is forbidden, Kassia must decide if she’s ready to cross the line—or risk losing everything.

The Endgame

The Endgame

by Riley I.

Hazel’s boyfriend of 3 years breaks up with her, and she’s shocked. She attends a party where a surprising character, school bully Graham, is very interested - and even makes her laugh. She shouldn’t… But just for one night?

It's clear that plan won't work when they meet again: Graham only wants to get to know her more.

When she begs him to forget the night, he refuses. In fact, he's ready to bring out the big guns and charm her until he finally makes her his.

Practice, Not Perfect

Practice, Not Perfect

by Jane Anne

Kate’s got two weeks to fake being a hockey superfan—and she’s already skating on thin ice. When her harmless crush on star player Grady spirals into a big, fat lie, she turns to his rival, the grumpy and irresistible Carver Reed, for help. Their deal? Pretend to date and save his rep while she learns the rules of the game. Easy… right? But between late-night practices, sharp banter, and one too many “accidental” touches, the line between fake and real starts to blur fast. With secrets, sparks, and power plays flying, Kate’s about to learn that the hardest part of hockey isn’t the ice—it’s keeping her heart from slipping.

Coming of Age

Coming of Age

by Tiffanyluvss

Chelsy Holmes has been neighbors with Nathan Sharles since they were both toddlers, and she’s hated his guts the entire time. Unfortunately, since he’s best friends with her brother, Max, Chelsy is stuck seeing him almost every day. But as annoying as he is, Chelsy can’t help but admit that he’s pretty cute. When she finally scores a date with the guy she’s been crushing on forever, she grudgingly asks Nathan for some advice. But now that she’s dating Brad, why can’t she get Nathan’s blue eyes out of her mind?

Age Rating: 18+

Study Buddy Part 1

Study Buddy Part 1

by Jen Cooper

Amelia Parker is quiet, cautious, and completely unprepared for college parties—or people. But a promise to her late twin sends her straight into chaos... and into the orbit of Zeke Evans. He’s loud, hot, and perpetually one missed grade away from losing his scholarship. They strike a deal: he’ll be her guide to college life, and she’ll be his tutor. But what starts as tutoring turns into teasing, late-night texts, and unexpected lessons in way more than chemistry. Amelia may be inexperienced, but she’s no pushover. And Zeke? He might just be learning something new—like what it feels like when one girl flips your whole game.

Feelin The Burn

Feelin The Burn

by E. L. Koslo

"“Relax your legs. Let me in.”

My breath hitches when his hands press between my thighs, pushing my legs apart as he leans in. His thumbs brush just under the hem of my exercise shorts and I swallow a moan, half pain, half pleasure.

He smirks like he knows exactly what he’s doing to me. “I’ll have you feeling the burn…”

Hannah is the big girl no guy ever looks twice at. Except for Jordan, her physical trainer, who never seems to take his eyes off her. Does he simply see her as a challenge, or something more?"

Panther's Cage

Panther's Cage

by Kali Gagnon

After her father’s death, Kate returns to New York to take over his NHL team. When she goes out for a night partying, Kate winds up kissing a handsome stranger.

Days later, she learns who the stranger is: the star hockey player on the team, someone who's completely off-limits if she’s to keep everything she’s worked so hard for. But you can’t control fate, and she and the man can’t seem to stay away from each other...

Age Rating: 18+

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Athlete Romance Books

Athlete Romance Books combine the excitement of competitive sports with passionate romance as characters balance demanding careers with personal relationships. These stories feature professional or school athletes who must manage intense training schedules, public scrutiny, and career pressures while falling in love. The sports setting creates natural drama through competitions, injuries, and team dynamics that affect romantic relationships. Find stories where champions on the field become winners in love.

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