The Hit Me With Your Best Shot Anthology is live!
Featuring all new sports romance stories from six bestselling authors!
Saffron A. Kent | Becca Steele | Ki Stephens | Jay McLean | Maggie Rawdon | S.L. Sylvis
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This is a collection of six new sports romance short stories – some of them standalone, some of them linked in to an author’s existing work.
I’ve only read the stories by Jay McLean and Maggie Rawdon, but I’m loving what I’ve read so far!
Love Made Me Do It by Saffron A. Kent
He’s a hot grumpy soccer-playing single dad who wants to resist temptation. She’s a curvy, hopelessly-in-love nanny who’s desperate to keep things professional. Both think they can get what they want except the weather just turned bad and there’s only one bed…
Tempted by Becca Steele
Getting a chance to play football for London Southwark University’s first team is a dream come true. But I never expected that my promotion would lead me to meeting someone new. Niccolò Rossi is unlike anyone I’ve ever met, and he intrigues me from the moment he unexpectedly lands in my lap. He makes it clear that he wants me. But he’s a man, and I’m not interested in men… am I?
Sidelined by Ki Stephens
When collegiate soccer player, Callum, reconnects with his childhood friend, Lila, he discovers that the only thing that rivals his passion for the game is his feelings for her. As they navigate the transition from strangers to friends to lovers, both must decide if they’re willing to risk their lifelong bond for a chance at something more.
In the Company of Darkness by Jay McLean
It only took two weeks for Harlow to learn two things about the boy next door.
One: His name was Jace Rivera, and
Two: He was the Golden Boy of Rowville.
But what she couldn’t have known, or even predicted, was how much Jace would change her forever.
Review:
This is not actually a stand-alone novella but is, in fact, the first few chapters of McLean’s upcoming release. I didn’t realise that going in, and talk about a tease!
I was so effortlessly swept up into this story. I loved the characters, I loved the oppressiveness of their lives and the way McLean demonstrated that in so many ways, making you feel so much for them both. I love the fake relationship trope, and the potential for this story and cannot wait to get my hands on the full-length edition when it releases in June.
Onside Recovery by Maggie Rawdon
My best friend has never met an altar she likes. So when she runs away from her most recent husband-to-be and straight to me, I’m not entirely surprised. I was hoping this time she might actually make it to the vows while I stood by as her man of honor though, because I need her married so I can move on from all of the what-ifs. But then my friends spill a secret and now she’s looking at me in a way she never has before…
Review:
This is a standalone novella that fits within Rawdon’s Seattle Phantom Football series. A best-friends-to-lovers story featuring a devoted single dad and his best friend, who is a two-time runaway bride.
When Aurora escapes from her latest wedding, she arrives on her best friend, Gabe’s doorstep across the country, knowing it’s the only place she wants to be. She’s there for peace and comfort, not knowing that he has been in love with her for years (though she did crush madly on him in their college days). And with them living in close proximity, the chemistry sizzles, sparks fly, sexy times are had, and these two are finally getting the chance they always wanted.
This is a sweet little story. It’s short but satisfying, and I really enjoyed it.
Call Me Teach by S.L. Sylvis
The deal is simple: my brother’s best friend, who just so happens to be my new roommate, show me the ropes in the bedroom and I owe him a favor when the time comes. No big deal, right? Except that tiny favor is something I never see coming.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by Jay McLean in exchange for an honest review.
