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Playing the Field: Faceoff (Playing the Field #1)
by J. M. SnyderChristian "Magic" Magdziuk is a minor league hockey player with dreams of heading to the NHL someday, and he'll do whatever it takes to make that dream come true. So he only plays with the Richmond Rebels for one short season before he asks to be traded to the Bedford Blizzard, a farm team for the American Hockey League where he might get a little more notice from scouts.His attitude on the ice left him few friends among the Rebels ... that is, until teammate Ronnie took a liking to him. One thing led to another and the two men became lovers during the time Christian played with the team. But when he transferred to the Blizzard, he left the Rebels -- and Ronnie -- behind.Now it's the first game of a new season, and he's facing off against his former teammates in the season opener. But does something still smolder between Christian and Ronnie after all this time?
Playing the Field: Getting Wet (Playing the Field #8)
by J. M. SnyderRory Holt is the best swimmer on the team at State U. and he knows it. Swimming is his life, and if Rory hopes to attain his dreams of Olympic gold one day, he can’t let anything distract him. Every morning finds him practicing at the campus fitness center, and every afternoon he blows his teammates away with his speed and finesse in the water.The new semester brings with it new tryouts, including the bright, up-and-coming Chase Cohen. Chase is sexy and sure of himself, both in and out of the pool, and seems determined to catch Rory’s eye.Rory doesn’t want to share the podium with anyone else, and he doesn’t like hearing his coach say Chase might even be better than he is when he already knows he’s the best. Chase’s attentions are annoying at first, but the more he persists, the harder Rory finds it to ignore him. Soon Rory can’t deny the growing attraction he feels towards his new teammate.But when that attraction costs him his top spot on the leaderboard, Rory is pissed. Is Chase after Rory’s position on the team, or Rory himself?
Playing the Field: Out Of Bounds (Playing the Field #9)
by J. M. SnyderJo Gaithers is a bright, energetic college student with a bad case of senioritis who can't wait for basketball season to begin. As the star player on the men's team, he hopes to go all the way to the NCAA final in March. But before practice starts up, he takes advantage of the downtime and goes to a party off-campus, where he hooks up with a sexy guy he knows only as Kevin.Kevin is a graduate student at State, and a welcome distraction from Jo's studies. There's just something about Kevin that makes Jo want to know more about him. Things heat up between them at the party, creating a first impression neither will soon forget. By the time they call it a night, Jo has Kevin's number and the promise of seeing him again soon.The next day a chance encounter at the gym makes Jo realize he and Kevin have more in common than he first thought -- and that isn't necessarily a good thing. The men's basketball team has hired a new assistant coach, someone Jo now knows a littletoointimately. Is their budding relationship over before it even begins? Or is Kevin willing to go out of bounds to be with Jo off the court?
Playing the Field: Play On (Playing the Field #2)
by J. M. SnyderA junior at Patten University, Sean Mason plays a left winger position on the men's intramural soccer team. In the three years he's been playing the pitch, he's never been interested in any of his fellow teammates ... until Cordero Jefferies joins the team.This is Cordero's rookie year with the team, but he catches Sean's eye the first day of practice. Sean wastes no time letting this fly brother know just how sprung he is. The feeling's mutual, and when the two hook up after practice, there's no denying the spark between them.Soccer is the only thing the two guys have in common. They share no classes, no mutual friends, and don't see each other outside of practice. Unfortunately, Sean is easily distracted by Cordero out on the field. Can he get his mind back on the game before the coach throws him off the team?
Playing the Field: Served! (Playing the Field #3)
by J. M. SnyderColby Johnson and his cousin Megan have been practicing all summer for Wildwood's annual Beach Volleyball Tournament. The evening before, Colby drops by the bar where Megan works for a quick drink before heading home and meets sexy Vander "Van" Byron. The instant attraction is mutual, but they only share a few brief hours before Colby has to call it a night.The next day, Colby and Megan are on a winning streak, advancing through the tournament ranks with ease. When Colby runs into Van and his twin sister Vallery at the tournament, he isn't surprised -- more than half of Wildwood's population, tourist and local alike, are crowded on the beach for the event. But he is shocked to see the numbered vest Van wears, marking him as a competitor.A quick look at the schedule shows that if both teams continue their winning streaks, the day will end with Colby and Van facing off through the volleyball net. To up the ante, Van proposes a little wager. Whoever wins their game advances in the tournament, of course, and continues on for a chance to win one of the grand prizes the next day. But whoever loses gets whatever he wants from the winner.
Playing the Field: Tee'd Off (Playing the Field #4)
by J. M. SnyderGreg Chennault has been a golf fanatic since he was a kid. When he was twelve, he managed to sneak onto a local golf course in search of a job -- there he met Trevor Johns, who taught him the sport. Greg caddied for Mr. Johns all throughout his high school years, and still recalls his time with his former employer fondly. His memories of Mr. Johns' young son Junior, four years younger than Greg, aren't quite as rosy. The boy annoyed Greg, and once he stopped caddying for the father, he promptly forgot about the son.Ten years later, Greg works at the Hermitage Country Club, which hosts an annual Mid-Atlantic Gold Tournament each Memorial Day weekend. When Greg notices Mr. Johns' name on the roster of registered guests, he thinks it'd be nice to see the old man again. But the young golfer who takes the JOHNS nametag is hot, sexy, and not at all who Greg expects.Trey Johns was once "Junior," and is now all grown up. His first crush was on Greg, his father's caddy, and when they meet again, he's quick to inform Greg that he's still as smitten as he was before. But Greg has reservations -- he finds it difficult to resolve the memory of a gawky teenage Junior with the confident man Trey has become.Greg's conflicting emotions almost blow the first chance he has with Trey. Will he get another?
Playing the Field: Victory Lap (Playing the Field #6)
by J. M. SnyderAt 33, Josh Helton isn't exactly on top of his game. Overweight and out of shape, he's content with his lazy lifestyle until he starts having chest pains.Thatwakes him up. After a hard look at his life, he realizes he isn't where he wants to be. His body needs work, and his love life does, too. Ditching his abusive boyfriend is just the beginning. Josh takes up running to get fit, and promises himself he'll run the annual Richmond 10K.It's on an early morning jog that he meets Chad, a sexy bicyclist who's everything Josh has always wanted in a guy. But Josh isn't confident in himself any more ... so it's up to Chad to make the first move.
Playing the Field: Volume 1 Box Set (Playing the Field #10)
by J. M. SnyderPlaying the Fieldis a series of hot, sexy stories about gay athletes finding love and lust on the playing field. This first volume collects the first four stories of this best-selling series in one sizzling box set! Contains the stories:Faceoff: Minor league hockey player Christian Magdziuk transferred to a new team, leaving his teammate and lover Ronnie behind. Now it's the first game of a new season, and he's facing off against his former teammates in the season opener. But does something still smolder between Christian and Ronnie after all this time?Play On: This is Cordero’s rookie year with the intramural soccer team, but he catches Sean’s eye the first day of practice. Sean wastes no time letting this fly brother know just how sprung he is. The feeling’s mutual and there’s no denying the spark between them. Unfortunately, Sean is easily distracted by Cordero on the field. Can he get his mind back on the game before he's thrown off the team?Served!: The night before Wildwood’s annual Beach Volleyball Tournament, Colby meets Van at a bar. The instant attraction is mutual. The next day when Colby runs into Van at the tournament, a quick look at the schedule shows the day could end with the two facing off through the volleyball net. To up the ante, Van proposes a little wager. Whoever loses gets whatever he wants from the winner.Tee'd Off: Greg has loved golf since he was a kid. When he was twelve, he met Trevor Johns, who he caddied for throughout high school. Ten years later, Greg works at the Hermitage Country Club where he runs into Trey Johns, son of his former employer. Trey is quick to inform Greg he’s smitten with the caddy, but Greg has reservations. Greg almost blows a chance to hook up with Trey. Will he get another?
Playing the Field: Volume 1 Box Set (Playing the Field #5)
by J. M. SnyderPlaying the Field is a series of hot, sexy stories about gay athletes finding love and lust on the playing field. This first volume collects the first four stories of this best-selling series in one sizzling box set! Contains the stories:Faceoff: Minor league hockey player Christian Magdziuk transferred to a new team, leaving his teammate and lover Ronnie behind. Now it's the first game of a new season, and he's facing off against his former teammates in the season opener. But does something still smolder between Christian and Ronnie after all this time?Play On: This is Cordero’s rookie year with the intramural soccer team, but he catches Sean’s eye the first day of practice. Sean wastes no time letting this fly brother know just how sprung he is. The feeling’s mutual and there’s no denying the spark between them. Unfortunately, Sean is easily distracted by Cordero on the field. Can he get his mind back on the game before he's thrown off the team?Served!: The night before Wildwood’s annual Beach Volleyball Tournament, Colby meets Van at a bar. The instant attraction is mutual. The next day when Colby runs into Van at the tournament, a quick look at the schedule shows the day could end with the two facing off through the volleyball net. To up the ante, Van proposes a little wager. Whoever loses gets whatever he wants from the winner.Tee'd Off: Greg has loved golf since he was a kid. When he was twelve, he met Trevor Johns, who he caddied for throughout high school. Ten years later, Greg works at the Hermitage Country Club where he runs into Trey Johns, son of his former employer. Trey is quick to inform Greg he’s smitten with the caddy, but Greg has reservations. Greg almost blows a chance to hook up with Trey. Will he get another?
Playing the Game
by Barber M. Q.She expects dinner with neighbors, but gets sex with a side of safewords. Mechanical engineer Alice still drools over her sexy neighbors a year after she's moved in. She can't decide whether they're roommates or partners, but either way, they spark a wanton desire in her that has her imagination-and vibrator-working overtime. Henry, director of everything around him, studies human nature and applies philosophies to his paintings as well as his relationships. Quirky, polite to a fault, and formal, he follows his own code of honor even when it means denying himself. Flirtatious and playful, Jay needs stability, guidance, and to please others. His antics counterbalance Henry's stuffy ways while he brings a level of vulnerability and fun to everything the trio does. BDSM play with the enigmatic artist and flirtatious joker across the hall allows Alice to put aside the linear thought processes which have kept her unsatisfied and distant with other lovers. She must dismiss her preconception of love, sacrificing her independence, if she's to find a permanent place in their beds and hearts. CONTENT WARNING: Explicit sex, graphic language, BDSM, bondage, spanking, M/M/F menage. A Lyrical Press Contemporary Erotic Romance
Playing the Game and Making the Play (The Bakers of Baseball)
by Stephanie DoyleIn these two unforgettable prequel novellas, reader-favorite author Stephanie Doyle introduces the town of Minotaur Falls, where baseball and love collide with exhilarating-and unexpected!-results...Playing the GameSports journalist Pete Wright is unsettled when the Minotaur Falls minor league team is sold to a stranger. What does billionaire Jocelyn Taft know about baseball? Still, no one-least of all Pete-is prepared when he teaches Jocelyn all about the game of baseball...and gets a lesson in love in return.Making the PlayTomboy Scout Baker has a wicked crush on her new apprentice, former ballplayer Jayson LeBec. Fortunately, the town's big upcoming wedding gives Scout a chance to show off her very best assets. But when the bride gets jitters, things get out of hand...and the town of Minotaur Falls will never be the same!There's more Minotaur Falls in Harlequin Superromance's The Comeback of Roy Walker...when one man gets a second chance at bat and at love.
Playing the Greek's Game: Billionaire Romances Playing The Greek's Game (What His Money Can't Buy #1)
by Sharon KendrickFew dare to defy global hotel magnate Zak Constantinides-he's the boss and everyone knows it! So when his London interior designer turns out to have dug her gold-digging claws into his brother, Zak's solution is to transfer her...to New York!Emma may have more skeletons in her closet than most, but Zak's brother isn't one of them. The temptation to take her impossibly arrogant boss down a peg or three is too much to resist. So while with him in New York, she'll play the role he's given her and be every bit as bad as he thinks she is....
Playing the Hand You're Dealt
by Trice Hickman"I can't wait to see what Trice Hickman does next!" --Mary Monroe "Trice Hickman is an amazing writer and storyteller!" --Kimberla Lawson RobyEveryone in Emily Eloise Snow's Atlanta, Georgia, hometown knows her as a sweet young woman who always does what's right. But when Emily's beloved mother dies, her quiet life is shaken to its core, leaving her devastated--and ready for a fresh start. Encouraged by her bolder, wilder best friend, Samantha, Emily moves to Washington, D.C. Samantha is sure D.C. will bring Emily her heart's desire. But that's exactly what Emily is afraid of. . .Since she was eighteen, Emily has fought a fierce longing even Samantha doesn't know about--a love for a man that would break just about every rule she was taught to follow. Now, each step closer to D.C. is a step closer to him--and a sizzling, forbidden passion that could destroy not just her life as she knows it, but the image of the woman, and the friend, everyone believes her to be. . ."Another wonderful, emotionally-charged page-turner by Trice Hickman." –Urban Reviews"Will keep you guessing straight through to the explosive ending." –Victoria Christopher Murray"Unforgettable characters and a page-turning storyline."--Lutishia Lovely
Playing the Odds: The MacGregors
by Nora Roberts<P>Serena MacGregor satisfies her thirst for freedom and adventure on the open seas, as a blackjack dealer on a cruise ship. There, no one knows about her wealthy upbringing, but the mysterious Justin Blade recognizes something different in the elegant blonde. And when he saunters up to her table, he decides to take the biggest gamble of his life--by playing for keeps... <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Playing the Odds: The Macgregors (MacGregors Series #1)
by Nora RobertsAVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMESerena MacGregor has always had a taste for excitement and adventure. After years of study she has escaped her family's expectations for a life on the open seas - as a blackjack dealer on a cruise ship. No one on board knows about her wealthy upbringing - but the mysterious and charismatic gambler Justin Blade recognises a kindred spirit, and is determined to learn more. When he saunters up to Serena's table, he decides to take the biggest gamble of his life - by playing for keeps...Playing the Odds can be enjoyed as a hugely entertaining standalone novel. It is also book one in the classic series The MacGregors, which continues with Tempting Fate, All the Possibilities, One Man's Art, The MacGregor Brides, The Winning Hand, The MacGregor Grooms and The Perfect Neighbour - all available as Ebooks for the first time. And look out for the prequel For Now, Forever, plus the historical MacGregor novel Rebellion and its companion novella In from the Cold. Includes a preview of Tempting Fate
Playing the Palace
by Paul RudnickTHEIR LOVE STORY CAPTIVATED THE WORLD…THE CROWN PRINCE AND THAT GUY FROM NEW YORK When a lonely American event planner starts dating the gay Prince of Wales, a royal uproar ensues: is it true love or the ultimate meme? Find out in this hilarious romantic comedy. After having his heart trampled on by his cheating ex, Carter Ogden is afraid love just isn&’t in the cards for him. He still holds out hope in a tiny corner of his heart, but even in his wildest dreams he never thought he&’d meet the Crown Prince of England, much less do a lot more with him. Yes, growing up he&’d fantasized about the handsome, openly gay Prince Edgar, but who hadn&’t? When they meet by chance at an event Carter&’s boss is organizing, Carter&’s sure he imagined all that sizzling chemistry. Or was it mutual? This unlikely but meant-to-be romance sets off media fireworks on both sides of the Atlantic. With everyone having an opinion on their relationship and the intense pressure of being constantly in the spotlight, Carter finds ferocious obstacles to his Happily Ever After, including the tenacious disapproval of the Queen of England. Carter and Price Edgar fight for a happy ending to equal their glorious international beginning. It&’s a match made on Valentine&’s Day and in tabloid heaven.
Playing the Part
by Darcy DanielAnthea Cane is a successful actress-well, action star. Her films are mostly about how hot she looks silhouetted by fiery explosions. But Anthea is determined to prove she's more than just a body. With the role of a lifetime up for grabs-a serious adaptation of her favorite novel-Anthea sets off to her small hometown in the name of research.Cole Daniel is a blind farmer with no patience for divas, especially one who mercilessly teased him as a young boy. When Anthea shows up using a fake name and pestering him into letting her stay, he can't pass up the opportunity to torment her just a little.But Anthea won't let the stubborn farmer deter her from her goal, even if he is hotter than any man she's ever met. Cole finds his form of payback less than satisfying when Anthea keeps turning the tables on him, proving her mettle and gaining his respect. Will Anthea's research land her a man, as well as the part?65,000 words
Playing the Part
by Kimberly Van MeterIf Lindy Bell had her way, she'd still be in L.A., partying and angling for her next acting job. But a crisis at the family's resort has surfaced, and who can ignore the call of duty? Still, duty would be easier to take if she didn't have a bratty kid making trouble. Too bad the dad, Gabe Weston, can't seem to put down his phone long enough to see his daughter needs his attention.When Lindy points out to Gabe the error of his ways, sparks fly and she has his undivided attention. Unexpectedly, the three of them-Lindy, Gabe and his daughter-bond in a serious way. Such a serious way, in fact, that Lindy may be auditioning for a new role she never considered before....
Playing the Part
by Lynn RaeWhen Melanie Sheraton takes a job as a chauffeur for the movie company that has just come to town, she has to fight hard to keep her dreams and desires buried. Especially when jaded action-hero Thomas Locke catches her eye. Thomas is hoping to take his career in a new direction, the last thing he needs is to fall for the curvy driver who jump-starts his heart. Playing the Part, Book 3 of Lynn Rae's Love Around the Corner series, takes you on a romantic romp as Mel and Thomas find that opposites really do attract.Independent Melanie Sheraton has to hustle for odd jobs in her small town to eke out a living. When the opportunity to act as a driver for some movie folks comes up, she jumps at the chance to earn an extra paycheck. What she didn't bank on was one of her passengers invading her imagination, something she resists since no movie star would ever be interested in her.At a crossroads in his professional life, action star Thomas 'Wheeler' Locke is in Ohio for a role he hopes will launch his career in a new, serious direction. Instead of concentrating on his acting, he finds himself growing more and more distracted by his feisty driver and her irascible ways.Dancing around the attraction growing between them, both Mel and Thomas struggle to maintain their distance as the time for filming grows short. Will a reunion at the movie's London premiere bring them together, or will their disparate lives keep them apart?Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
Playing the Playboy's Sweetheart
by Carol MarinelliIt started with a kiss... Three years ago nurse Emily Jackson experienced the most earth-shattering kiss of her life...with playboy doc Hugh Linton. But Emily's heart is off-limits to anyone but her ideal man-and that's definitely not heartbreaker Hugh! Until Emily desperately needs a wedding date-a role Hugh will only accept if Emily agrees to play his sweetheart and convince their boss his party days are over! Except Emily must remember she's only pretending that her heart belongs to Hugh...which gets more difficult every time he kisses her!
Playing the Rake's Game (Rakes of the Caribbean #2)
by Bronwyn ScottDon't miss the next book in Bronwyn Scott's scorching Rakes of the Caribbean miniseries, BREAKING THE RAKE'S RULES, available now!Ren Dryden has a spark she can't risk igniting... Emma Ward is in trouble. The devilishly handsome part-owner of her beloved Caribbean sugar plantation has arrived, and clearly he doesn't trust her. But his eyes promise pleasures she can only imagine. Maybe there's a way to get him onside... Ren Dryden may be fresh off the boat from London, but he knows when a woman is playing him-and when she's as intriguing as the alluring Emma, he's more than happy to play back! But several sultry nights and secrets shared later, Ren realizes just how high the stakes are in this game of seduction! Rakes of the Caribbean Sun, sand and sizzling seduction
Playing the Royal Game (The Santina Crown #3102)
by Carol MarinelliIn the climactic finale of the USA Today–bestselling author’s royal romance series, a fairytale wedding isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning.It seemed like every girl’s dream: fall in love with a prince and be whisked off for your very own glamorous happy-ever-after. But there’s more to this royal fairy tale for Allegra Jackson and Prince Alessandro Santina.Allegra’s headline-grabbing family hardly prepared her for a life of public duty, and sinfully delicious Prince Alessandro has always seemed virtually allergic to the idea of settling down in Santa Maria.Out of all the flamboyant, beautiful women his name’s been linked with, the heir to the throne picked ordinary Allegra with the family from hell. Now everyone is watching to see if the tabloid’s couple of the year is really playing for keeps.
Playing the Sicilian's Game of Revenge
by Lorraine HallThe line between love and hate is thin for a feisty heiress and her Sicilian boss. Discover how revenge sparks an inferno in this addictive new romance by Lorraine Hall!They&’re both playing a game But just one can win! Saverina Parisi is a means to an end—a fact Teo LaRosa forgets the moment they share a blazing kiss. He doesn&’t want to hurt this brilliant, beautiful woman, but marrying into her family&’s empire is an essential step in his ruthless vendetta. When Saverina discovers Teo&’s deception, her hurt is matched by her need to destroy the same enemy. She&’ll agree to play his fiancée and take pleasure in testing his patience. But Saverina doesn&’t expect their burning connection to evolve into so much more…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Playing the Witch Card
by KJ Dell'AntoniaGilmore Girls meets Practical Magic in the latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken SistersShe gave up on magic. But magic didn't give up on her.Three generations of magic. Two rogue exes. One Tarot deck.The perfect recipe for chaos. Flair Hardwicke knows three things: magic is real, love isn&’t, and relying on either ends in disaster. So while she&’s grateful for the chance to take over her grandmother&’s Kansas bakery after she finally leaves her cheating husband, she won&’t be embracing Nana&’s fortune-telling side-hustle. Hers is a strictly no-magic operation—until the innocent batch of Tarot card cookies Flair bakes for the town&’s Halloween celebration unleashes the power of the family deck, luring Flair&’s unpredictable mother to town, tempting Flair&’s magic-obsessed daughter, and bringing back Flair&’s first love while ensnaring her ex in a curse she can&’t break. Flair&’s attempts to control the chaos only make things worse, playing right into the hands of a powerful witch. Suddenly there&’s far more at stake than her status as the most reluctant witch in town, and the magic Flair has long rejected becomes the only card she has left to play.
Playing to Win
by Jaci BurtonSomeone's going to have to let down their guard... Football star Cole Riley is notorious for doing as he pleases--on the field and off. He parties hard and fights harder, but if he doesn't clean up his act, his career is over--so Cole reluctantly agrees to work with image makeover consultant Savannah Brooks. He's not used to being told what to do, especially by some (admittedly hot) Southern belle. As for Savannah, she's not convinced she can transform this cocky (and aggressively sexy) force of nature. But she's determined to give it her best shot. When the sparks start to fly, Savannah lays down the ground rules: no personal complications. If she can turn off the tingle she feels every time Cole gives her a hot stare with his gorgeous baby blues, he can turn off his desire as well. But for two people determined to have it all, a hands-off policy can only last so long before one of them yields.