Springfield Spartans
Mid-steam and plot heavy, emotional football romances
For fans of a book-love-child of Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Kristen Ashley.
Springfield Spartans (nfl)
- Crystal Clear – a novella
- Offensive Holding – a novella
- Illegal Substitutions
- Illegal Contact
- Unsportsmanlike Conduct
- Intentional Grounding
- False Start
Pick your trope; pick your book
(Mostly) Standalone romances that revolve around a (fictional) professional sports teams.
Can be read in any order if certain tropes are unwanted (but listed in the best order so as not to spoil other plots)
Crystal Clear
*A PREQUEL NOVELLA IN ONE POV
*Low/no spice
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*Loosely connected with the Spartans’ football series…you’ll see 😉
One craves redemption, the other seeks truth. Caught in a web of secrets and seduction. Will their love endure when the truth is revealed or will danger strike first?
In a world of stolen glances and hidden desires, Ethan and Crystal find themselves entangled in a dangerous dance of attraction and deception in this sizzling novella. He’s an undercover agent seeking the truth, while she’s a master thief with a knack for mischief. As their paths intertwine, their forbidden romance blurs the lines between right and wrong.
As Crystal navigates the intricate web of her own making, she must confront her own choices and decide what freedom is worth. Can Ethan find a way to bring down the drug empire while protecting the woman he loves? Will Crystal be able to escape the clutches of the dangerous drug kingpin and find redemption?
Or will their secrets shatter their fragile connection?
In this sizzling prequel romance novella, the lines between right and wrong blur, and the price of love and loyalty becomes a matter of life and death.
Immerse yourself today in a thrilling game of hearts within this captivating tale of stolen moments and unexpected passion.
Buy on Amazon here –Crystal Clear
Offensive Holding
*A PREQUEL NOVELLA IN ONE POV
*Low/no spice
A stripper. A football player. Finding solace amidst the shadows. Will she take a chance on love or let the demons of her past influence her future?
In a desperate bid to save her sister, Rose finds herself in a seedy strip club.
Her determination clashes with the shame and compromises she must make. But her body is only a tool, one she can use to save her sister. Amongst the glimmering lights and dollar bills, Rose meets Brandon, a reserved yet intense presence who becomes her unexpected friend. Slowly, they forge a deep friendship amidst a backdrop of desire, vulnerability, and the enigmatic shadows that shroud the strip club’s secrets. But as Rose’s sacrifices escalate, she teeters on the edge of self-destruction.
Will their connection be enough to help her break free from the darkness and find the strength to rewrite her own destiny?
Nestle in today with this short tale of sacrifice and resilience, where loyalty and friendship ignite a beacon of light in unexpected places. Embark on a discovery of strength and experience the transformative, and redemptive, power of love.
Buy Amazon here –Offensive Holding
Illegal Substitutions
Friends to lovers. A secret surrogate pregnancy. Raging hormones. And so many lies. Which relationships will survive when the truth comes to light?
Chloe has been in love with her best friend Kenny for years but didn’t want to jeopardize their friendship. Now in her thirties, Chloe’s biological clock is ticking, and she still hasn’t found love or started a family of her own. In an act of desperation, she agrees to be a surrogate for her other best friend, Rose, hoping this will fill the void in her. Only to have immediate regrets when Kenny unexpectedly starts to show an interest.
Commitment-phobic Kenny has never seen Chloe as more than a friend, until overwhelming jealousy strikes him when he stumbles into her on a date with another professional athlete. Then, when he learns she’s having another man’s baby, all bets are off. He clearly needs to step up, because mystery dad sure isn’t around to. But why is Chloe refusing to talk about this mystery man and her future as a mother?
Will Kenny and Chloe’s newfound relationship overcome the bombshell revelation about her surrogate pregnancy once Chloe is given the green light to share, or will the lies destroy not only their love, but their friendship as well?
A Friends-to-Lovers Football Romance filled with drama, steamy scenes, and an emotional, sigh-worthy happily-ever-after.
Illegal Contact
A feisty massage therapist. A veteran quarterback. A forbidden workplace romance stirs. Will their love survive when the cards come crashing down, or will disaster strike first?
When Jen Medina is asked by her pseudo-father to take a massage job with his professional football team, she can’t refuse.
John Costner, future hall of fame quarterback, has had one career goal—to play until he’s forty. At thirty-eight, he’s so close he can almost taste it. The last thing he needs is a distraction.
Keeping their hands to themselves turns out to be much harder than expected.
But when disaster strikes, Jen needs to decide what’s truly important—carrying the burden of self-imposed guilt and responsibility, or an honest chance with the man she loves. Or, will life once again take another decision from her?
Read for FREE on Amazon KU here –Illegal Contact
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
A neurospicy single mom. A search for her adopted son’s dad that jeopardizes her custody agreement. All the while, spending time with a sexy professional athlete who never dreamed he’d love playing pseudo step-dad to two adorable tots.
Exhausted single mom, Megan Lowell, faces a life-altering choice: should she seek out her adopted son’s biological father? The only lead she has is that he’s a player for the Springfield Spartans football team. But what if pursuing this path puts her custody at risk? Despite the heart-wrenching possibility, she turns to Danny, her incredibly sexy yet forbidden friend on the team, to discreetly inquire.
Danny Parker, All-Star wide receiver and media sensation, is America’s heartthrob. He’s charming, witty, and dangerously attractive. He’s always been clear about his aversion to parenthood; he can’t afford distractions from his career. Yet, as he gazes into Megan’s eyes, he senses a familiar desperation, reminiscent of his own mother’s struggles. He’s determined to help her find the missing puzzle piece even if it means confronting his demons and questioning his lifetime anti-fatherhood rhetoric.
But when they find her son’s father…Danny and Megan have to deal with the sack of a lifetime. Will they recover or will the turnover cost them more than they could have imagined?
Read for FREE on Amazon KU here –Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Intentional Grounding
Opposites attract…but is their connection rooted in shared trauma or something deeper?
Mia Garcia, a talented artist plagued by a fear of flying, is on the cusp of a life-changing opportunity…if she can get on a plane immediately. When the plane crashes and she’s thrust into the arms of Michael Dillon, a handsome stranger, her heart starts to sing, despite the mayhem around them. But in the chaos of the rescue, the two are separated and lost to each other. Trying to process the trauma solo leaves her muse destroyed…just like her chances of submitting a quality piece to the art exhibition that she risked everything for. Until she finds out who Michael really is and how to get in touch.
Michael Dillon, a charismatic football star, masks his inner turmoil behind a facade of confidence. Haunted by a childhood accident combined with memories of the recent plane crash, he’s trapped by an unshakable guilt. But when a surprise reunion shakes up his world, he has to fight his suffocating doubt for the sake of the once-vibrant woman who has become a shadow in the wake of the crash.
Can they summon the courage to face their pasts and embrace the promise of love, or do some wounds run too deep to heal?
Read this book now and embark on a heartwarming journey of love, healing, and second chances.
Read for FREE on Amazon KU here -Intentional Grounding
False Start
Two hearts, a decade of secrets, and the second chance they never saw coming.
Megan Lowell has to decide whether to find her adopted son’s biological father or not. Sounds simple enough, except for the fact that the only thing she knows about him is that he plays for the Springfield Spartans. But what if he wants to fight her for custody and she loses her son forever? She can’t bring herself to choose and potentially face another heartbreak alone, but can she really rob her son of the chance of meeting his father?
Danny Parker, All-Star running back and media heartthrob, is America’s guy. He’s friendly, funny, caring, and ridiculously sexy. He’s also been very vocal about never wanting kids. He keeps his eyes on the prize and doesn’t need commitments taking his focus.
But Danny sees something familiar in Megan’s eyes. It’s the same desperation he saw on his mother’s face as a kid. And once he finds out what she’s facing, he knows he can’t walk away.
But when they find her son’s father…
Danny and Megan have to deal with the fumble of a lifetime. Will they recover or will the turnover cost them more than they could have ever imagined.
Read for FREE on Amazon KU here – False Start
Book 6
On hold
Book 7
On hold
Book 8
Ryan’s story
Springfield Sluggers (eventually…maybe)
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