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The Ultimate List Of Sports Star Romance

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How in the heck did I not already have THIS list up?!! Some of my absolute favorite “new adult” books feature the sports star/girl-next-door fantasy. Whether he’s famous worldwide, or the college hero, there’s nothing better than being best friends (and maybe more) with one. Done right, whether they be loaded in cocky bad-boyness, or we have a more subdued, brooding-guy slow burn, these are the books that keep hitting the best sellers lists.

And it’s not for nothing. They can be hilarious (especially with a well-written entourage… like more popular guy friends). They tickle our “romance fantasy” needs (that, of being THE ONE noticed by the star that can have anybody they want), plus you get that family feel with the whole cast of characters. Pining and unrequited love. Angsty misunderstandings and endearing silly hijinks. Unexpected true friendships, groupies and mean girls. Nerds and jocks. Rumors and paparazzi. Throw ’em together in one story, and it promises unputdownable FUN!!! Plus, the sports stars tend to be a little alpha-male, so that’s always a plus. πŸ˜‰ read more

Sara Ney – Trophy Boyfriends Series Reading Order

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OH THIS SPORTS ROMANCE SERIES sounds like SO much fun (and unique… the sports stars all have something “special” – and not “romance-typical” – about ’em)!! Plus, I’ve read this author before and loved her humor!

About book #1:

β€œHard pass.”

That’s what the last girl I slept with said when she got her first sober glimpse of me. She laughed, walked out of my penthouseβ€”and I never saw her again. It doesn’t matter that I’m a rich, professional athlete; what mattered was my face. read more

Reader Question… Solved! The book about the twins in Australia that are dating Rugby players…

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AlΕΎbΔ›ta needs book help for our crew!!! Oooooh sports romance and I know we have some fans of Rugby romance books here, so I can’t wait to find out which one it is!

And a little infuriating tidbit in her description. πŸ˜‰

She asks:

Hello πŸ™‚

I just wanted to ask if you could help me to find this book.

It is about a twins sisters, one is in Australia with her boyfriend (she used to be a cheerleader, she is fit and very protective of her sister) and the other sister is taking care after their father in US. read more

Reader Question – The book about the heroine that is on the run from her abusive ex, and the hero is a pro athlete.

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Diana needs our book help! Oh I LOVE “on the run” and “in hiding” books, because the feeling of finally being somewhat safe and starting over always has the dark cloud of being discovered from the one she is running from. Eeeeeep! I’ve read a bunch like this.

In fact, one comes to mind that ticks all of the boxes below (well the major details anyway), and if you haven’t read this yet, it’s a MUST (even if it’s not the one Diana is looking for).

She asks: read more

Lauren Blakely – The Guys Who Got Away Series Reading Order

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SEXY SOUNDING new series by Lauren Blakely, with 2 books out and the next one will be live SOON! πŸ˜€ P.S. Each can be read as a standalone.

Harper: I read dear sexy ex boyfriend today. It’s a very fast read, funny and sweet.

Cheryl: Thinking Dear Sexy Ex Boyfriend sounds good, especially since Harper said it’s a fast read.

About book #1:

Let me just say — none of this was supposed to happen.

I didn’t expect the letter to go viral. I didn’t think anyone would figure out who Dear Sexy Ex was. And I especially never thought he would find out about it. Yeah, bit of a miscalculation there. read more

Reader Question… Solved! The book about the hockey player that was staying at a bed and breakfast.

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Sue is looking for this one and it sounds super-sweet just from this description alone. πŸ˜€

I love books about single parents, and this one brings to mind one of my absolute 5-star favorites, K.A. Tucker’s “Until It Fades” (though I don’t remember a bed and breakfast in this one). Here’s my 5-STAR book review.

She asks:

Hello Maryse,

You’re followers were helpful last week so I’m hoping for some help this week.

Book is about 4-5 yrs old (give or take).

It’s about a hockey player who for one reason or another ended up staying at a bed and breakfast in Minnesota. (Blizzard, maybe)?Β A single mother along with her parents run the place. read more