Sports

Juxtaposition: Glass & Grit follows two athletes built to endure, until the camera demands they bleed. Ash is a celebrated figure skater with a reputation for scandal and a life managed like property. Ethan is a boxer chasing legitimacy while hiding a neurological condition that could end everything. Cast into forced proximity for a prestige documentary, they become both subjects and spectacle, caught in contracts, betrayal, and carefully edited truth. As their private fractures surface, hostility shifts into protectiveness, and intimacy becomes the only place that feels real.

At Westbridge University, hockey star Wyatt Pierce is used to getting what he wants—until he collides with Rory Dillon, a sharp-tongued journalism major who refuses to be impressed. What starts as a no-strings hookup turns into late-night texts, stolen moments, and campus-wide rumors neither of them can control. With the spotlight closing in, they’ll have to decide if this is just trouble…or something real.

Isabella has chased speed, glory, and the chance to prove she belongs in the fiercest racing league on earth. She’s fast, fearless, and ready to take the podium from the man who’s ruled it for years. Every lap pushes her limits, every rival tests her courage, but nothing prepares her for the man himself. Charismatic, commanding, and impossibly infuriating, he doesn’t just challenge her on the track—he challenges her heart. Nights together blur desire and ambition, and Isabella realizes that to win, she must navigate more than speed; she must survive the heat of wanting him without losing herself in the process.

Veronica “Ronnie” James is juggling school, her younger siblings, and her photography hobby when Ross Foster—the cocky athlete she can’t stand—corners her into tutoring him after a risky football bet. Their feud turns into an uneasy partnership that keeps throwing them together, from the library to the sidelines. With a sweet new crush entering the picture, Ronnie has to figure out who’s real… and why Ross won’t let her go.

Tayla Green feels like she exists on the sidelines of her own life. Surrounded by a family obsessed with sports, she is the quiet, book-loving outlier who prefers sketchbooks over stadiums and silence over cheers. When a lost bet forces her into one of her brother’s big games, she meets him—the star athlete from a rival world, loud, confident, and impossible to ignore. Their first clash is anything but gentle, yet something about him keeps pulling her back into his orbit. As their worlds keep colliding, Tayla starts to question everything she thought defined her. Maybe stepping out of her comfort zone is not the mistake she always believed it would be.

Maya’s used to being the invisible girl at the rink—until Jaxon Ryder, the hockey player who once stood up for her, returns as the Maple Leaf Gliders’ new star. Their reunion is awkward, electric, and complicated by Savannah Quinn—the bully who now has power through her father, the team owner. As Maya fights for her figure-skating dream, one wrong move could cost her far more than pride.

Elena is a driven MBA student, ready to conquer her dream job, until she’s paired with Aiden, hockey’s notorious bad boy. Tasked with fixing his image, she expects ego and arrogance—but what she gets is sparks, temptation, and a dangerous pull she never anticipated. Every strategy meeting and media stunt drags her closer to forbidden desire. As secrets, fame, and the pressure of the spotlight collide, Elena must navigate the fine line between professionalism and passion. Can a rule-breaking heart survive the heat of the penalty box?

Molly and Aster have spent years side by side, growing from childhood best friends into fierce university hockey teammates with Olympic dreams shining ahead. They share everything: early practices, late-night laughs, and a bond that feels unbreakable. But one impulsive night tilts the balance they’ve always trusted. Suddenly, every glance lingers a little longer, every touch feels louder, and the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur. Just as emotions start skating into risky territory, an unsettling shadow creeps into their world, forcing them closer than ever. Between ambition, loyalty, and rising tension, Molly must face a truth she’s long avoided. Because when hearts and dreams collide, staying safe might mean risking everything she thought she knew.

Colby lives for the fight. Training, titles, and discipline fill every hour, and emotions stay locked behind solid walls. Love is a distraction he cannot afford. Then a snowstorm delivers Landry back into his life, desperate, shaken, and needing protection. She runs from something she refuses to name, trusting the one man she believes will not turn her away. Old friendship sparks under the surface, heated and familiar. As they share space and silence, tension builds between fear and longing. Colby can guard her body, but guarding his heart is another battle entirely. Can a fighter built for control handle feelings that refuse to stay down?

Julia never planned on falling for Jagger—the wild, reckless bad boy who turns every rule into a challenge. One college party, one unforgettable night, and suddenly their worlds collide in a way neither expected. She’s the steady one with big dreams; he’s the trouble everyone warns her about. But when fate throws them a tiny, life-changing surprise, they have no choice but to face the chaos together. Between fiery arguments, late-night confessions, and stolen moments that blur every line, Julia and Jagger must decide if their spark is worth the risk—or if love really can conquer two hearts that were never meant to meet.

Tori thinks one wild night with a handsome stranger is nothing more than a fun memory… until she joins her new hockey team and realizes her mystery man is Adam, their biggest rival and her captain’s best friend. Now the spark they shared is impossible to forget, especially when an injury leaves her stuck recovering at his place. Tension grows, secrets slip, and every look hits harder than a slapshot. As the ice between them melts, Tori must decide what matters more: protecting her secret, or facing the truth rushing straight at her heart.

Holden lives for hockey. A gifted goalie chasing the highest level, he keeps his world disciplined—until his focus starts sliding toward one person he can’t afford to want: Carlee. She’s bright, fearless, and absolutely off-limits… because she’s his best friend’s sister. The more time they steal, the harder it becomes to pretend it’s nothing. One wrong move could destroy the friendship he trusts most, but walking away from Carlee feels just as impossible. Between locker-room pressure, big ambitions, and a connection that won’t stay hidden, Holden must decide what he’s willing to risk for one feeling he can’t bench.

Bella’s world shatters on the one day meant to celebrate her. One moment she has stability, love, and a future that feels safe. The next, everything slips through her fingers. With nowhere to go and a heart still bruised, she stumbles into a night that feels like rock bottom. Then a chance encounter with a rising hockey star changes the rhythm of her life. He offers her a bold deal: a fake relationship with very real benefits. What begins as a simple arrangement soon grows complicated, warm, and quietly electric. As Bella rebuilds herself piece by piece, laughter returns where heartbreak once lived. But when feelings stop playing by the rules, she must decide who she wants to be when love asks her to begin again.

Eliza is a bestselling romance author with a secret: she’s written fantasies she’s barely lived. On tour in Dallas, she meets Trent—an infamous, too-charming hockey star—who offers her a private, no-strings month on his terms… and hers. But when their “just physical” deal turns into a risky game of dares, rules, and public attention, Eliza must decide what she’ll let him into—and what she’s still hiding.

Every summer, Dewbridge smells like hay, gossip, and heartbreak. For Mattie, it also smells like Rylan—the golden boy next door who somehow always saves her from the chaos of farm life. He’s the star quarterback, the hometown favorite, the one destined to leave their small town behind. But when one secret turns into another and one kiss changes everything, the line between friendship and forbidden love starts to blur. In a place where every whisper burns hotter than the sun, Mattie and Rylan must decide if their spark is worth the firestorm waiting for them.

Theo Reid, the star captain of the Stormhawks Ice Hockey Team, lives for the thrill of the game—until he keeps colliding off the ice with someone just as fiery: Victoria Hales, the sharp-tongued, no-nonsense assistant coach of their biggest rival team the Thunderwolves. Sparks fly, tempers flare, and every run-in is a battle of wills… and barely contained chemistry.

What starts as banter turns into stolen moments, late-night phone calls, truths unveiled and passion that neither of them can ignore.

Theo and Tori find themselves tangled in something far deeper than rivalry. As the playoffs heat up, so does their connection. Their love story is spicy, soul-bearing, and totally off-limits… but some lines are meant to be crossed.

"“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?"

Danny arrives at Wild Horse Ranch ready to grab her payout and disappear before her past catches up. She keeps her walls high, her secrets close and her exit route planned. But everything shifts when Liam, the sharp-eyed jockey next door, gets a text that leaves him asking who’s suddenly riding into his life with Ben. Used to having every answer, he finds only questions when Danny steps close. Sparks flare where neither of them wants them, and every glance feels like trouble. At a ranch where no one truly outruns their past, Danny and Liam learn that one unexpected spark can burn down the life they know… or light the way home.

Jessie likes her quiet life exactly the way it is. No drama, no spotlight, and definitely no attention from the most popular guy at school. She keeps her head down, avoids gossip, and plans to survive college unnoticed. Then Nick walks straight into her carefully guarded world with an easy smile and far too much confidence. Everyone adores him, but Jessie isn’t impressed by charm, football trophies, or pretty blue eyes. That only seems to make Nick more determined. The more he chases her, the more Jessie realizes there’s something unexpectedly genuine beneath his golden-boy reputation. Between teasing conversations, stolen moments, and feelings neither of them planned for, Jessie starts wondering if being noticed might not be the worst thing after all.

Lisa once lives and breathes the water, until loss turns it into something she cannot face. Now, she arrives in Italy determined to endure the summer and nothing more. New surroundings, new people, no expectations. Easy plan… until Jacob steps in, calm, distant, and somehow impossible to ignore. What begins as reluctant help slowly becomes something warmer, pulling Lisa toward the very thing she fears most. Between sunlit days, quiet challenges, and unexpected connections, she starts to feel pieces of herself return. But trust does not come easily, and neither does letting go. As emotions rise and old wounds stir, Lisa must decide if she is ready to take the leap—both in and out of the water.

April, a fierce political journalist, hates sports. Samuel Bardan, the arrogant captain of the Quebec Gladiators, lives only for the ice. When April is forced to cover his team, the spark is immediate and explosive. Between a stolen kiss and the pressure of the Olympic Games, one night of passion changes everything. But Samuel's coach sees April as a fatal distraction. To protect Samuel's dream, April walks away with a heavy secret: she is carrying his child. Five months later, as Samuel reaches the peak of his glory, will he discover that his greatest victory awaits him off the rink?

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?

Bexley Evans lives for the ice, pouring everything into figure skating. For years, she’s quietly loved Michael, the charismatic captain of her university’s hockey team—until that crush costs her the unthinkable. Michael is her sister’s boyfriend, and wanting him fractures a bond Bexley never meant to break. Jeremiah Redd, Michael’s best friend and the team’s strongest defenseman, arrives from Tennessee chasing his own hockey dreams and a place on the national stage. He’s also been in love with Bexley far longer than she realizes. Caught between loyalty, ambition, and buried feelings, Jeremiah knows one truth she doesn’t yet see: she’s skating toward the wrong man—and the right one has been beside her all along.

Seren Grayson is a tempest. Heartless and destructive to anyone who crosses his path. But because of his good looks and talent on the football field, the students at Windham Prep adore him. They respect his boldness. They fear his wrath. And, they believe they know the real Seren.

But they don’t.

When I’m forced to move into Seren’s home, I unexpectedly unleash his wrath and become his latest target. He may think I'm easy prey because I’m the housekeeper’s daughter, but he’s wrong. I’m not someone who will cower or back down when I'm pushed.

I’ll push back. Harder.

The longer I spend in Windham, the more I unravel the mysteries of Seren and Grayson Manor. Who knew it would take an outsider to soften his tough exterior and discover the truth behind the lies.

Kason

I’m what you call a god, a superstar, a winner.

I’m good at everything I do and

I know exactly how to get what I want.

Being a professional snowboarder is my purpose in life.

I’m only at Cranmore University to appease my parents.

But, if I want to graduate, I need to pass physics.

And, since failing is not an option,

Blackmailing a nerd who hates me is my last resort.

Shay

I’m what some call a geek, a nerd, a loser.

And I don’t care.

I know who I am.

I know where I come from.

And I know exactly where I’m going.

That’s why I’m at Cranmore University.

To get my degree and begin my life.

But that plan gets quickly derailed

Thanks to an unbecoming video

A blackmailing snowboarder

And his ex who’s hell bent on making my life miserable.

They say everyone comes into your life for a reason.

What happens when that person is the opposite of what you want

but exactly what you need?

Finlay Thatcher is a lost soul, guilt-ridden after the death of her twin brother. When Alabama's football coach gives her the opportunity to work for him, she knows it's her chance to move on, even if it means living her brother's dream.

Caden Brooks is Alabama's star quarterback. He's got it all. The attention of adoring fans. A girlfriend who'd do anything to hold on to him. And a future in the pros. He's getting along just fine until Finlay steps into his life, despising him at first sight and pushing his buttons like no other.

Unfortunately for Finlay, and her attempt to keep Caden at arm's length, there's nothing Caden loves more than a challenge. The problem with this challenge is she comes with a secret that has the power to destroy everything.

This New Adult Romance is book one in the For You standalone series. Each book can be read as a complete standalone as it follows a new couple.

Trace Forester is Alabama's star wide receiver. Being back under his parents' roof for the summer isn't the ideal situation, but the moment he runs into Marin, the single mom down the block, he knows it's about to get interesting. She may not have noticed him back when she was the star of his adolescent fantasies, but he's going to make damn sure she does now.

The last time Marin saw Trace he was just a wild kid in the neighborhood. That's when she thought she had the perfect husband and perfect life. But now, with her life in shambles, Trace is back in town for the summer. And he's offering to spend time with her son, doing all the things a dad should be doing with him. And, while Marin doesn't want to be drawn to Trace's good looks, undeniable charm, and connection with her son, being swept up in his world is hard to resist.

But what happens when summer ends and Trace returns to school? Is it just her son he'll be leaving? Or will Marin be left with another broken heart?

Nova Conners is a big physics nerd and football fan. So she’s ecstatic when the Atlanta Cruisers offers her a job based on her final thesis. She jumps at the chance—a dream job. But their star quarterback, Maxwell Garland, is an arrogant, driven player who refuses to listen to anyone: not his coach, not his team, and especially not a physics nerd. But if they want to keep their jobs, they can’t let anything get in the way of being professional…like their uncontrollable lust for each other.

In a world where fists collide, Claire dominates the streets as an undefeated fighter, while Blake is a rebellious bad boy hiding an unexpected brilliance. To uncover Claire's reason for battling, you must strike into her past. To grasp who Blake truly is, you must duck beyond the surface. Now, there's one burning question: Are these two prepared for the most monumental fight of their lives? Get ready, because their destinies are about to clash in a heart-pounding showdown like no other.

Meet Rylee Parks, a cheerleader who can't wait to break from her good-girl past.

Meet Aiden Reed, a varsity football player who can drink anybody under the table and who would do anything to protect the friends he sees as a brother and a sister.

This is Rylee's first year of university, and she wants to experience everything—including Jake, the handsome new guy she meets.

Aiden has a new love interest of his own—Rylee's best friend, Isabelle, who's changed from a plain nerd into the sexiest creature he's ever seen.

But what happens when Rylee and Aiden can't seem to stop thinking about each other?