Playing for Keeps: A Steamy Football Romance About Second Chances and Sudden Family

When star running back Ryan Blake returns to his hometown team after a messy suspension, he’s not just chasing a comeback he’s trying to rebuild the man behind the jersey. No cameras, no excuses. Just a shot at proving he’s more than a headline. What he doesn’t expect is Hailey Carter, the single mom who’s long stopped believing in promises from men who play to win.

Hailey’s built a quiet life out of chaos, one centered on her son and hard-won peace. The last thing she wants is another charming athlete showing up with good intentions. But Ryan’s different now steadier, quieter, and somehow still carrying the same fire that once got him burned.

When he’s assigned community service at her workplace, late nights turn into easy laughter, and walls start to crack. For Hailey, trusting again feels like the biggest gamble of all. For Ryan, she’s the one thing worth fighting for off the field.

In a town that never forgets, can they build something real beyond the noise?

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This book is just the first fiery chapter in the Touchdown Kisses series.

On the field, they chase glory. Off the field, they gamble with their hearts. Touchdown Kisses follows the raw desires and hidden risks of pro football’s brightest stars. From a quarterback drowning under fame to a kicker who wants more than applause, each man plays a dangerous game where love cuts deeper than victory.

Steamy, emotional, and charged with tension, these stories explore the weight of spotlight, sacrifice, and scandal. Every touchdown carries a price but some kisses demand it all.

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E-bog: 11. november 2025