Forging

A one-night stand prequel to “Forging Glory”, a second-generation Stag family romance from USA Today bestselling author Lainey Davis. I can't tear my eyes away from her. She's incredible, the best soccer midfielder I've ever seen. Raw passion on the field. A hundred percent my type, but a thousand percent a distraction I can't afford right now. I've dated other athletes before. We're all too focused on our game for anything meaningful off the field. And usually, I prefer it that way. But she's all muscle and grit, with fierce eyes that let me know she'd wreck my body. And I'd love every second. Our connection feels immediate. The desire is mutual, like nothing I've felt before. Then I make the mistake of a lifetime: I let her wreck my heart.

My only dream was going pro...until she blazed back into my life. Cara Moreno, my biggest regret, just signed with the women's soccer team in my city. I tell myself to keep my distance...but I can't stay away. She says the most powerful man in the sport is set on destroying her career. That behind closed doors, he's hurting her and everything she's worked for. I doubted her once before and rejected her. Now, I'll do anything to make things right and protect what's ours. Exposing the truth means risking my career. But how can I chase my dreams knowing hers are slipping away? With both our futures on the line, I'm ready to risk it all and expose the truth. Losing her once was devastating enough. I won't let her down a second time. What we share is electric, and protecting her feels worth any sacrifice. This time, I'll fight for her trust...and hopefully her heart. A high-stakes, sizzling sports romance, “Forging Glory” delivers courage, second chances, and a fight for love against all odds.

My hot one-night-stand turns out to be my professor... I don't do relationships, but when a gorgeous bartender presses her chest in my face on New Year's Eve, I take it as a sign that maybe I should bend my rules. I've been under so much pressure lately, between my agent and my soccer prospects and my abusive biological father trying to extort money I don't even have. What better way to distract myself from the pressures of going pro than to get under a woman whose curves could make a venus statue jealous? Fern is everything a man could ask for: unbearably sexy, brilliantly smart, and oh-so-responsive in bed. That unforgettable night is the best bad decision I've ever made. That is until she shows up as the TA in my math class. Suddenly, our forbidden connection could jeopardize both of our futures. When a vengeful reporter exposes my secret relationship with Fern and threatens her academic career, I'll do anything to protect her, even if it means giving up everything I've worked for. To have a shot at happily ever after with the woman I love, I have to confront my painful past head-on and fight like hell to forge my own path. Can I break free from the shadows that haunt me and build a new life with Fern by my side? One thing's for sure, I've never wanted anything more.

My hot one-night-stand just became my professor… I don't do relationships, but when a gorgeous bartender presses her chest in my face on New Year's Eve, I take it as a sign that maybe I should bend my rules. I've been under so much pressure lately, between my agent and my soccer prospects and my abusive biological father trying to extort money I don't even have. What better way to distract myself from the pressures of going pro than to get under a woman whose curves could make a venus statue jealous? Fern is everything a man could ask for: unbearably sexy, brilliantly smart, and oh-so-responsive in bed. That unforgettable night is the best bad decision I've ever made. That is until she shows up as the TA in my math class. Suddenly, our forbidden connection could jeopardize both of our futures. When a vengeful reporter exposes my secret relationship with Fern and threatens her academic career, I'll do anything to protect her - even if it means giving up everything I've worked for. To have a shot at happily ever after with the woman I love, I have to confront my painful past head-on and fight like hell to forge my own path. Can I break free from the shadows that haunt me and build a new life with Fern by my side? One thing's for sure - I've never wanted anything more.

Sometimes you have to lose everything to win what matters most. I had it allspeed, skill, and a one-way ticket to the pros. But one bad hit shattered my career and left me with a busted leg, a bruised ego, and no clue what comes next. Enter Thora, my no-nonsense research partner whos too smart, too fierce, and too beautiful for a washed-up guy like me. Shes got a sharp mind, big dreams, and zero patience for my pity party. Plus, she sees straight through my game face to all the broken parts of me, and instead of running away she challenges me to do better. But just when Im starting to believe I could have a second chancewith life and with hershe drops a bombshell: shes leaving. Heading halfway across the world to chase her own dreams. Ive lost one future already, but theres no way Ill lose this one, too. Thoras heart is the only prize that matters, and I am ready to go all in.

Sometimes you have to lose everything to win what matters most. I had it all—speed, skill, and a one-way ticket to the pros. But one bad hit shattered my career and left me with a busted leg, a bruised ego, and no clue what comes next. Enter Thora, my no-nonsense research partner who's too smart, too fierce, and too beautiful for a washed-up guy like me. She's got a sharp mind, big dreams, and zero patience for my pity party. Plus, she sees straight through my game face to all the broken parts of me, and instead of running away she challenges me to do better. But just when I'm starting to believe I could have a second chance—with life and with her—she drops a bombshell: she's leaving. Heading halfway across the world to chase her own dreams. I've lost one future already, but there's no way I'll lose this one, too. Thora's heart is the only prize that matters, and I am ready to go all in.