I am the best quarterback in the league with an iron will and unshakable discipline.
Nothing can change that. Or so I thought.
Then Lilly crashes back into my life.
She’s all I think of.
Staying away is impossible.
Being just friends is agonizing.
A relationship with her is forbidden. Something I’m reminded of every time I go to practice and see my head coach.
But damn if she doesn’t make me want to risk it all to have her.
Lilly
Coming face-to-face with the only man I had a one-night stand with was not in my plan. I never inquired as to who’d be my neighbor when I moved into my new apartment.
But I should have. Especially after all I have done to avoid Ian.
But avoiding him now seems impossible. He’s everywhere, tempting me to the point of exhaustion.
I won’t give in. Not only because I refuse to date a player, but my father is his head coach.
So instead, we’ll be friends. Which might be the stupidest thing I’ve ever agreed to.
Because being just friends with the man I can’t stop thinking about has trouble written all over it.
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A polished, perfect football player with a secret that could destroy everything and a fierce, quick-witted reporter, determined to get the story that isn’t being told. In a world where division sells and secrets can ruin careers… who’s saving who? Readers who enjoy forced proximity and morally grey characters will devour Who’s Saving You by Carolina Jax, a steamy, secret life, reverse age gap, football romance.
Nik Papas is the newest WR for the South Carolina Warriors. Dubbed “Saint Nik” for his squeaky clean persona, he’s polished and perfect and always has the right answer. But underneath all that ‘Saint’ is a secret that could destroy it all.
Noelle Moreno is a reporter for The Falls Press, always determined to get the story that isn’t being told. Fierce and quick-witted, she's got a taste for sweets and an aversion to football players.
In the sports world, where division sells and secrets can ruin careers, sometimes your only hope is an enemy turned lover, or a dangerous man who’s too irresistible. And when that happens, you have to ask …
The roar hits me like a wave as I step onto the field.
It始s not just noise; these stands are alive. Even with the shield on my helmet, I blink against the stadium lights. The spotlights are shining down on the most capable players the league has to offer. Chants bounce off the stands, rolling like thunder. My green and black jersey fits like a glove. I was made for this.
This is Sunday Night Football.
The huddle breaks, and I do my best to ignore the scoreboard. I already know what time it is. The game is tied with a minute and fourteen left on the clock, ball on the forty-two. Coach Gage gave me the green light. I check the defense and see that a safety and a cornerback are locked in on my every move. They know the ball is coming to me.
Let them try to take it.
I line up wide left, one toe digging into the turf. The cornerback across from me is eyeing me like I'm about to be dinner, but I just give him a slight chuckle. I始m too fast for him, and he knows it. With six million watching from home and sixty thousand right here in the stands, the crowd's energy gives me the extra boost I need. They chant my name, and it hums in my chest louder than my own heartbeat.
Here comes the snap. I rock forward, weight even, and fingers twitching. This is the moment every rookie dreams of. This is the moment they始ll either praise you for or castrate you. The one run where they say, “yeah, he's ready to play水 or “nope, too green. Take a seat on the bench.水
I know I始m better than anything they say.
The ball is snapped, and I explode off the line. The corner tries to cut me off, but I slip by, shoulder down, and accelerate into the open field. The safety guarding me overshoots his shot, and I cut inside, circling him before taking off toward the sideline.
It's my favorite route to run, and now I始m wide open.
Jameson Winters, my QB, sees it and already expects me there as he lets the ball fly. It始s a tight spiral aiming right for me, and I始m ready.
The clock ticks, and I push hard, one, two, three, four steps. I reach out, and the ball hits my hands like a moth to a flame. I cradle it to me, twist away from a defender, and run out of bounds.
First down!
The stadium erupts. I mean, it literally explodes. I始ve been to games, sat in the stands, and watched as my favorite team was inches away from scoring. There始s no better feeling, it始s as if I was already playing for them. I laugh to myself, remembering that analyst who said I wasn始t ready, the one who said I still needed a year.
Fuck your year.
My teammates swarm me, slapping me on my helmet before quickly pulling me back to the huddle.
Line up. Do it again.
On the outside, I始m calm. I stand amongst my team listening to Jameson call the play. But inside? Fucking fireworks. My blood runs through me like lava, my heart pumping like I've been electrocuted. I始m half-fucking-hard standing here because I know what's coming.
They throw it to me because I won始t drop it, because I make the plays the vets hesitate on. I始m too new and too stupid to feel any other way but to sacrifice it all.
America loves an underdog, but they worship the one who can prove them wrong. And I始ll do it every fucking time.
Ball始s on the 17, and the clock is ticking. Jameson steps up and meets my eyes.
“Coach called a Ghostfade. You got this?水
My lips twitch. “You know I do.水
This play is designed for me as I始m the only one who can outrun a defender every single time. Like a ghost fades into thin air, I fade into the end zone, outrunning everyone around me.
I line up wide and see the corner始s already pressing in, but he won始t ever catch me. The snap hits, and I fake inside, sell the slant hard, then cut. I始m running outside, straight and clean. He stumbles; it始s just a step, but that始s all I need to take off. The end zone opens up like a door.
Hailing from a tiny town in New York, Carolina spends her free time with her military husband, their three sons and new daughter-in-law (welcome to this crazy family!) and her chocolate lab, Lincoln. Her avid love for reading slowly morphed into an “I want to do that, too!水 attitude and a dream was born with a pen and paper. Carolina Jax writes contemporary romances about her favorite things – football, small towns and big hearts. Her stories are based on an everyday life with amazing people finding amazing love. They have the perfect combination of love, lust and laughs, and always with a Happily Ever After. When she始s not on the field watching her boys play football and lacrosse, she loves to drink wine with friends, watch the Philadelphia Eagles (hopefully) win, read about alpha heroes, and dream about everything Christmas.
In a galaxy nearly conquered by Reptuuls, one boy will
change everything,
not by destroying them, but by befriending them instead.
Kuro-Sil: The Book of
Humans, Reptuuls, and God
Book 1
by Michael Small
Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy
I am the Chronicler, hear my story:
In the year 5027, humanity will be enslaved by an alien race called the
Reptuuls.
But what if I told you a young boy befriended their oppressors?
Orren Hawkins is a boy with a dream: to make friends with the Reptuuls, no
matter the cost. It won't be easy due to the Reptuuls hatred of humanity. But
by the grace of a long forgotten God, Orren has found two great and unusual
friends, and they must learn to work together to rescue enslaved humans, as
part of their destiny to unite man and Reptuul under God.
There's just one problem: Orren is himself a drulak, a slave of Reptuuls. Can
he still accomplish his dream?
Will you dare read the true story of a forbidden friendship no government wants
exposed? Then welcome, one and all, to the legend of the Kuro-Sil!
"This book was so different from anything I’ve read and I enjoyed it.
Small did such a great job with this storyline and plot." - Yvette Garcia,
Goodreads, 4 stars
"I found the whole concept of this book fascinating." "It’s a
brilliant debut from the author." - Tami Wylie, Goodreads, 5 stars
Michael Small didn't plan on becoming an author. He
initially wanted to be a video game programmer, though he couldn't wrap his
head around the subject. But he always had a story to tell, and seeing how woke
and especially anti-Christian messaging had started infesting modern
entertainment, he dropped out of college in 2016 and taught himself how to
write, spending the years since creating his own world, which became his debut
novel Kuro-Sil: The Book of Humans, Reptuuls, and God.
Michael is a Christian and goes to church regularly, using
his faith to inspire his stories. He is also an avid gamer, and has been
playing video games since he was three. He mainly likes pop culture stuff like
movies, tv, and more recently manga, but he likes to try many things, like
going on walks and drives, and working out (though he's not a pro at it).
He is currently thirty two years old and lives in Washington
state.
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A chance encounter sets one woman on the path to marrying a prince—but is he the one she really wants, or will she find herself falling for his best friend instead? Birdie Hamilton’s life is a mess. She’s working a dead-end job, is about to be evicted from her apartment, and can’t seem to escape the looming holiday season, no matter how hard she tries. So when a chance encounter leads to her competing for the heart and hand of the Crown Prince of Wexstone, surely things are starting to look up. She just has to embrace the adventure, be herself, and definitely not fall for the prince’s grumpy best friend.
Knox Henderson has spent his life in the shadow of his best friend, Prince Oliver of Wexstone—not that he minds. Knox is happy to support him and ensure the future of the throne, even if it means endorsing the ridiculous competition to find Oliver a wife before his coronation. There’s just one problem: He can’t stop thinking about Birdie Hamilton, one of Oliver's suitors.
When physical sparks fly and emotional connections are forged, Birdie and Knox must confront their past traumas and embark on a journey of self-healing to embrace the love they both deserve.
Jillian Dodd has revealed the cover for That Girl!
Releasing November 25, 2025
She’s carrying more than a secret—she’s carrying his future.
After one unforgettable summer, Ainsley Archibald and Damon Diamond vowed to make their relationship work, despite the miles and the pressure. Damon’s chasing his dream as a college football star. Ainsley’s back home, finishing her final semester and carrying something that will change both their lives forever.
She's pregnant.
And he doesn’t know.
Determined not to derail his future, Ainsley plans to keep the baby a secret—at least for now.
They talk every day.He sends updates from practice; she watches his games. And between long-distance phone calls and weekend visits, they’re falling harder than ever. Their love is real and strong.
But as her belly grows, so do her fears. Damon will be an amazing dad—she knows that. But is he ready to be her partner?
The longer she waits, the heavier the secret—and the harder it is for her to pretend everything is fine.
Because love means sacrifice. But it also means trust. And some secrets are just too big to keep.
When the truth finally comes out,will it tear them apart—or will Damon fight to spend forever with the girl of his dreams?
For readers who love heart-tugging romance, long-distance love, and swoon-worthy heroes who fight for their forever.
Perfect for fans of Off-Campus, After, and That Boy.
