Getting pregnant after a one-night stand with my brother's best friend was never part of the plan.We're talking about Foster Davis here.Chicago Colts closing pitcher.The broody king of one-word answers.And the man everyone knows keeps one foot out the door.Surprisingly, when two pink lines turn my world upside down, Foster doesn't run. He steps in, he shows up, and he insists we do this together.Pretending we're fine...

Cristian Bianco has two things against him-he's a police officer and he's a police officer in the 18th District…meaning my dad is his boss.Growing up as the Commander's daughter and having his magnifying glass focused on everything I did was more than I could handle.Now, I'm out on my own, living by my own rules. Well, mostly. The 'job' I created for myself has me in some hot water and my exit strategy isn't exactly working out how I'd hoped.Which is why when my bes...

Everyone knows that if you play with fire, you’ll end up getting burned…When my best friends dragged me to a first responders bachelor auction, I expected drinks, laughs, and some much-needed girl time. I didn’t expect them to bid on a date—for me—with Mauro Bianco.The former quarterback was my high school crush back when I was invisible. The girl no one ever looked at twice.Now, Mauro’s a firefighter with a body that could stop traffic, and a smile...

Hockey players were never my type.At least, that’s what I thought—until I met Conor Nilsen. In truth, I didn’t know he was the goalie for the Chicago Falcons when he struck up a conversation the night of my bachelorette party.He proved he wasn’t just some hot guy looking to score when he helped me get my drunk bridesmaid safely back to our hotel. That’s when he discovered my 30-before-30 bucket list—a list I hadn’t managed to check a single item off.What was meant t...

I’ve loved Henry Hensley since I was seven years old. We’ve gone from best friends to lovers to nothing.To most people, he’s the Chicago Falcons starting right winger and hot single dad, but to me, he’s my first boyfriend, my first kiss, my first love.Eight years ago, that all changed when our lives took us in two different directions. Our break-up almost broke me, so I kept my distance until our hometown called me back to where our story began.

Lee f’ing BurrowsThe Kingsmen’s star quarterback.Legendary throwing arm.Six-pack abs.Kissable lips.Oh, but don’t forget, he’s also a lying, heartless egomaniac who broke my heart in college.It took me years to build myself back up after his deceit, and now I have the dream opportunity to prove myself working as a sports therapist for a professional team.The hurdle? Or mountain to be more accurate…The ...

I love him.I loathe him.It’s like plucking daisy petals in my head, but he’ll never know.When Miles Cavanaugh, the best safety in the league, was traded to the Chicago Grizzlies football team last year, I could finally breathe. Temptation was miles away.How naïve to think it would end there because when the opportunity to write for a national magazine based in Chicago lands in my lap months later, I can’t turn it down. Sure,...

A fake marriage deal was never in my life’s plan.Especially not to Easton Bailey.Chicago Colts flashy shortstop.The kind of man built for a good time and allergic to forever.And the one who just slid a ring on my finger… on paper.It’s supposed to be simple.A mutually beneficial arrangement.I play nanny to his son. He plays husband to my family.No emotions. No complications. And absolutely no falling for each o...

"Funny. Swoon worthy. Heartwarming. An unforgettable story and an incredible start to the series! A new favorite!" - Devney Perry, USA Today Bestselling AuthorIf you’re a guy like me, and you find yourself having banged your sexy new boss—the school principal—in the back of your Jeep one drunken night, here’s a few takeaways based on my experience...Lesson One: Always get her FULL name.Lesson Two:

In the middle of a crowded bar in our small Alaskan town, my estranged wife snuggles up to me as if we’re still a happy couple.Don’t get me wrong, we were a happy couple—before she walked out on me a year ago. We were the high school sweethearts everyone thought were destined to be together forever. We thought so too, which is why we married shortly after graduation.We had a good marriage. Until she left me without any real explanation.Now, she’s back—and this is th...

I made a deal with my brother a long time ago to never date his teammates.Technically, Rowan Landry, the hot as hell center for the Chicago Falcons, is no longer my brother’s teammate. Or his best friend. Their college days are long behind them, and they barely talk now.Also, I’m not dating him—we’re just sleeping together. There’s a difference.Except there’s not a lot of sleeping going on, and neither one of us wants to stop what we’re doing.It’s all fun an...

Three years ago, I swore to myself we were done.Since then, Tweetie Sorenson has embraced the professional hockey player bachelor lifestyle—his social media is a highlight reel of clubs, friends, and a never-ending stream of different women.It’s hard to believe he’s the same man who stole my heart the very night we met. With him, everything felt wild, spontaneous, and absolutely perfect. I thought he was my forever.Then, he broke my heart. Or maybe we broke each oth...