Games (Rae)

You don't have to choose, Baby. Ali had been content keeping to herself and staying hidden from her abusive ex. But when she meets two seemingly ordinary guys, Cam and Kace, the three of them develop an unexpected friendship that makes Ali feel like herself for the first time in years. Cam and Kace aren't just ordinary guys, though. They're superstars in the Atlanta sports world, with their names and faces plastered all over town. But Ali didn't know that, and they didn't tell her the truth. A lie that was never intended to hurt anyone. But their little game ends up bringing danger back into Ali's life, putting her at risk and causing her to push them away. For Cam and Kace, walking away from Ali isn't an option. They both want her. They both want to protect her. And despite being unable to choose between them, she can't seem to say no to their game plan. With her ex lurking and her feelings for Cam and Kace growing more intense, Ali has to navigate the danger as well as the societal expectations of her new relationship. A balancing act that proves to be harder than she anticipated. Will they succumb to the pressure? Or is this a game they can win together? Contains mature themes.

In the high-pressure world of professional sports, Becca is determined to make her own way. So, when she's sent to a spring training camp to work as a trainer with her local baseball team, she decides to hide her family's connection to the sports world. No one needs to know her brother is the world's best quarterback. Chase Turner is a veteran catcher set to make history with a new and lucrative contract. All he has to do is get through spring training without anyone realizing he is playing in pain. After catching Becca in a lie, Chase agrees to keep her secret if she agrees to help him manage his knee pain. But Chase doesn't realize that Becca's web of lies is far greater than the tiny one he caught her in. That doesn't stop them from getting closer, though, and eventually, Chase and Becca fall into a forbidden relationship that creates more lies than they can handle. One crucial decision by Chase and everything comes to light, creating waves of shock throughout the entire locker room. With their futures on the line, Chase and Becca must find the courage to be honest and decide if the truth of their feelings for each other outweighs the lies they told. Contains mature themes.

Ethan and Madison have been best friends since they were kids, practically brother and sister. Until one drunken night when Madison tells Ethan about her plans to lose her virginity. Ethan goes from brotherly love to overprotective daddy. Never letting her out of his sight and driving her crazy. At her wit's end, Madison confronts Ethan and suggests that he take her virginity. All he'd have to do is just "poke" her. But when Ethan agrees, he is determined to make it an experience Madison deserves. One she will never forget. "I will make love to you, but I will not poke you." Together, they create terms and conditions, hoping that rules will help them find their way back to being just friends once all is said and done. One of which is spending a month apart in hopes of regaining clarity. Erasing any blurred lines they may have crossed. It seems simple enough, but Ethan and Madison's weekend together unlocks feelings they didn't know they had. Now, they have to navigate the delicate balance between friendship and desire. Will they be able to return to their best friend status? Or will they realize that the love they've always had is the "right kind" of love? Contains mature themes.

Giselle was the daughter of a world-renowned ballerina, struggling to live up to her mother's legacy. When she decides to leave the stage, she lands in Atlanta, content to teach ballet lessons. What she didn't expect was to wind up teaching the NFL's biggest bad boy how to plié. Tyson Black was from the other side of the tracks, using football to get himself off the streets and out of trouble. But as the new season approaches, his game is lacking, sparking his coach to send him to the one place he'd never be caught dead: Ballet lessons. Despite neither of them wanting to be there, Giselle and Ty begin working together in hopes of finding mutual ground. Their time together wouldn't be so bad if they weren't complete opposites. Giselle is graceful, poised, and uptight. Ty is wild, obnoxious, and a bit of a brute. They clash with every step, using their quick wit and banter to drive each other crazy. It takes time, but eventually, they develop a rhythm, mutually calling a truce. But when someone gets hurt, it could lead to their ultimate demise. Can they overcome the hurdles? Or will they have to learn to dance alone? Contains mature themes.

As one of the first women to referee in the NFL, Charleigh has a lot of pressure on her shoulders and a lot of eyes watching her. But no one is watching Charleigh harder than the head coach of Atlanta's football team. Levi Peyton has made a name for himself, becoming the youngest coach in the NFL to win a Super Bowl. His achievements didn't come without a price, and the last thing Levi needs is a rookie referee standing in front of him on the sideline. Especially a woman the league wants him to coddle to save their image. Despite the warnings, Levi plans to treat her the way he would any other referee: With a fight. If she blows a call, he plans to let her have it. But there's a history between Charleigh and Levi that neither of them can erase, much less forget. It's a feeling they have to fight for the sake of their jobs. Of course, that'd be easier to do if the fight stayed on the field. But it carries over to the locker room, the gym, and the middle of a boxing ring. Their feelings get complicated, and it's getting harder to deny that what they have is no longer a fight. It's real. And the only way for it to work is for one of them to throw in the towel. Contains mature themes.