First & Ten Series

He wants to find a wife. She doesn’t want to marry again. Not exactly a match made in heaven. Or are they? Griff Montgomery, star quarterback of the Kings and a womanizer, became a stand-in father for his widowed sister’s kids. His happy family life collapses when she moves to California. Griff wants his own family. But where does a “player” go to find a mate? Having sworn off marriage, Lauren Farraday barely keeps her life together after her divorce. With her career shaky and depression closing in, the last thing she needs is a courtroom battle with a sexy athlete. Forced, by a judge, into an uneasy truce, the pair denies their growing chemistry. Wary of Griff’s womanizing reputation, and hiding a secret, Lauren keeps him at arm’s length. Can the quarterback handle the truth or will he walk away, like he has in the past?     Don't miss any of the stories of the Connecticut Kings, available on audio! Griff Montgomery, Quarterback Buddy Carruthers, Wide Receiver Pete Sebastian, Coach Devon Drake, Cornerback Sly "Bullhorn" Brodsky, Offensive Line Al "Trunk" Mahoney, Defensive Line Harley Brennan, Running Back Overtime A Kings' Christmas

Known for his record-breaking stats and womanizing ways, wide receiver, Buddy Carruthers, would give it all up for one more chance to win the only woman he ever wanted, Emmy Meacham. Hard-won games, and traveling half the season kept Buddy from pursuing his secret passion. Even if he managed to corner her for a moment, would she still care? Now a rock star known as Emerald, Emmy lived her life on the road with no time for love. In her dreams, she longed to turn back the clock and spend another night with Buddy. But lies and deceit had kept them apart for five years. Would a chance meeting wash away those years or cause old wounds to resurface? Could two lives traveling in opposite directions make room for love or would they continue to spin, out of sync, and always alone? 

Devon Drake, star cornerback, has it all: hot super model girlfriend and pro football career, or does he? A childhood friend wanders back into his life, upsetting his ideal existence. Is it finally time to tell her the truth about what happened fifteen years ago? Stormy Gregory is on the run from an abusive man. Her best friend offers her a safe place at the shelter for abused women and children. Grateful to be out of harm’s way, Stormy helps with a charitable event, not expecting to bump into Devon Drake, her friend’s brother. Will she run again rather than face rejection? Cracks in his perfect world threaten the cornerback’s starting lineup status. An unwelcome surprise short-circuits Stormy’s attempt to build a new life. Can they pull together or will the secret that separates the former friends keep them on a downward spiral?  

Pete Sebastian, Coach Bass, thought he had his life under control until smart, alluring Jo Parker sashayed into a front office job with the Connecticut Kings. He locks horns with the beautiful female when she implements new ideas to clean-up the team’s rep. Was she there just to push him around or was she the one woman he’s been seeking? Struggling toward success in the man’s-man world of the NFL, Jo Parker has relied on her brains and determination. Her job at the Kings has one hurdle she hadn’t counted on – a sexy coach standing in her way. Can she keep her mind on work when all she wants is to get closer to the coach? Can Pete handle a woman in the boardroom and the bedroom? Can he keep his heart safe or will the revelation of a secret destroy his dreams, leaving him alone once more? 

Sly “Bullhorn” Brodsky wished winning the heart of Samantha Drake was as easy as protecting his quarterback. A top offensive lineman in the NFL, Bull tries to live down his rep as a womanizer. Locker room chatter has elevated him to the level of “player” in more than football. But Samantha Drake, dark-haired, stunning sister of a teammate, doesn’t want to have anything to do with him. Or does she? On his best behavior, Bull pulls out all the stops to woo the reluctant beauty. Samantha is overcoming her doubts about Bull until Tiffany, a woman from his past shows up. The blonde brings more than one kind of trouble. Will it threaten only Sam’s heart or her life, too?  Don't miss any of the stories of the Connecticut Kings, available on audio! Griff Montgomery, Quarterback Buddy Carruthers, Wide Receiver Pete Sebastian, Coach Devon Drake, Cornerback Sly "Bullhorn" Brodsky, Offensive Line Al "Trunk" Mahoney, Defensive Line Harley Brennan, Running Back Overtime A Kings' Christmas

  When his wife walked out on him, Al “Trunk” Mahoney’s plans for the family he’d never had went up in smoke. A top-ranked defenseman in the NFL, Trunk’s success on the gridiron didn’t translate to the rest of his life. Hooking up with women was easy for the sexy lineman, but Trunk’s secret closed the door to marriage. Would the happiness he yearned for always be just beyond his reach?   Beautiful Carla Ricci, bar owner and independent woman, had her choice of men. A love-‘em and leave-‘em lady, she’d made a decision that ruled out 99.9% of men for marriage. She didn’t care. Then Trunk Mahoney came along. She resolved to remain true to herself. Would Trunk reveal his secret? Could Carla’s willpower hold indefinitely, or would she settle for an affair that would break her heart?   AL "TRUNK" MAHONEY, DEFENSIVE LINE was a finalist in the Denver Romance Writer's of American Golden Quill Contest.

Not sure if you like football romance? Listen to the first chapters of all nine books in this series here. Meet the men of the Connecticut Kings football team. Share their anguish and their triumphs as they strive for success in the game of football and the game of love. Narrator Jim Roberts brings these athletes to life so beautifully, you'll fall in love with each and every one. Listen to their first chapters, like a test drive, and buy the ones you like. Or contact your library. Try them now. GRIFF MONTGOMERY, QUARTERBACK BUDDY CARRUTHERS, WIDE RECEIVER PETE SEBASTIAN, COACH DEVON DRAKE, CORNERBACK SLY "BULLHORN" BRODSKY, OFFENSIVE LINE AL "TRUNK" MAHONEY, DEFENSIVE LINE HARLEY BRENNAN, RUNNING BACK OVERTIME: THE FINAL TOUCHDOWN A KINGS' CHRISTMAS  This is a compilation of the first chapters of all nine books in the football romance series, First & Ten. 

Harley Brennan and Shyla Hollings agreed to part company to follow their careers. It was a mutual decision. The star running back had no problem getting dates, but never the right dates. After one year spent trying to replace the only woman he’d ever loved, he declared defeat. Until the reality TV show, Marriage Minded, approached him.     Harley flies to L.A. after the Super Bowl, ready to find his new soul mate. Bumping into Shyla at the airport doesn’t give him a clue that she’s behind the scenes, designing the sets for the program. And she doesn’t tell him. Was Fate playing a hand, bringing them together? If so, Harley has to admit, Fate has lousy timing. Convinced his life was heading for a touchdown, Harley’s confidence is high, until his luck runs out. Will the running back get knocked out of the game or sprint to victory?    A unique combination of reality TV show surprises, football action, humor, and steamy love scenes, Harley Brennan, Running Back, keeps you guessing until the last scene.

What happens after the last concussion? How long does an engagement last without turning into marriage? Is an unplanned pregnancy a dream come true or a nightmare? Real life takes over for the Connecticut Kings when the football season ends.  Catch the “play-by-play” for each Kings’ player in this book, the second-to-last in the series. With a chapter for each team member, and a few surprises thrown in, you’ll be on the edge of your seat, but satisfied when the final whistle blows. No First & Ten book would be complete without an action scene. But can you guess who’s playing? Read Overtime, the Final Touchdown, and find out. 

Stress over making the playoffs at holiday time can’t compete with the tensions in the homes of the star players on the Connecticut Kings. From Trunk Mahoney’s shattered dream of a Currier & Ives Christmas to the secret Lauren is keeping from Griff, surprises abound in this last tale of the team. As the men and their women celebrate the holidays, bad news rivals good as accidents, breakups, and unexpected reunions strain love to the breaking point. Who will get their Christmas wish and who will not? If you’ve loved the men of the First & Ten series, then you won’t want to miss this nail-biter, the final chapter that will have you in tears and laughing with the wonderful men of the Connecticut Kings.