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There is something for everybody in the wide world of sports-themed romance. For readers who enjoy a nice drama that they can sink their teeth into, there is the Assassins hockey series by Toni Aleo and the Bomb Squad hockey series by Melissa Cutler. These stories have a slightly epic feel to them, with the characters going through a wide range of emotions, and experiencing tragedy and triumphs on a larger scale than your average Joe. The romance doesn’t take a backseat in these stories, but the tone is more serious and less silly brain candy fun. Assassins by Toni Aleo
Bomb Squad by Melissa Cutler
My comfort zone always includes books that are equal parts sexy and sweet with amazing character-driven stories, and that naturally applies to my favorite sports-themed romances as well. Kate Angell writes the Richmond Rogues baseball series, as well as the Barefoot William series – which includes heroes who are baseball players as well as volleyball players. I love the Barefoot William series because they provide a nice touch of breezy beach cool to brighten up any day, and the romances really hit the spot. Barefoot William by Kate Angell
Richmond Rogues
A newly discovered series for me to be addicted to is the Gridiron series written by Jen Frederick about college American football players. Jen Frederick’s series shows the good, the bad, the ugly, but also the unexpectedly sweet and poetic when it comes to football. Both books in the Gridiron series provide interesting football trivia and an inside look at a subject completely unfamiliar for me. Both Kate Angell and Jen Frederick provide sexy stories and unforgettable characters that will appeal to the sports junkie and non-believer alike. Sports-themed romances are more than meets the eye. Even for someone like me, for whom unnecessary physical exertion is anathema, the right author can successfully translate the passion the characters feel for the sport and each other from the page to the reader. For readers who enjoy complex characters, athletes who struggle with maintaining personal relationships while balancing fame and a need to achieve perfection can be a compelling mix. The close friendships developed by teammates are another highlight of romances that feature athletes. I look forward to reading more stories about these driven competitors by some of my favorite authors.
Comments1 comment posted.
Re: The Sporting Life: Romances With a Kick
love books about hot sport guys! I love football and hockey but am liking baseball stories and boxing!
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