Sinner's Legacy

Tom Billodeaux, adopted son of a legendary Sinners quarterback, is making his mark as an outstanding kicker. When an opening occurs for a new punter, he is asked his opinion on the skills of Hall-of-Famer Andy Mortenson's grandchild, Alix Lindstrom. Not only is Alix a superb punter, she is also undeniably a tall, strong woman. For Tom, it's love the first time she removes her helmet, shakes out her blonde hair and gazes at him with her fjord-blue eyes. Alix regards herself as an overly big, clunky female jock who must prove her ability to every man on the team. For years, she has adored Tom from afar. Unfortunately, she isn't very good at flirting or making her desires known. As Tom helps her integrate with the Sinners, her feelings grow. When Alix proves to be his equal in talent and gets roughed in a few plays, his mentoring and over-protectiveness prove his thoughts are in line with hers. But she doesn't want to be coddled. Can she establish her own identity between the goal posts while scoring touchdowns with him in private?

Junior Polk wants only one thing more than to be drafted by the Sinners football team--the love of Xochi Billodeaux, whom he's adored since the feisty Mexican girl saved him from bullies as a weak, fat child. Having the ability to see auras, Xo is distracted from seeing Junior for the man he's become because of the "dark men" who appear to be following her. Surely, people will consider her crazy if she tells them what she fears--even Junior who swears he would die for her. When she is snatched off the street by a false Mayan priest who believes her sacrifice to the goddess Ix Chel will restore a man's vigor, Junior and three companions race to Cozumel to save her. Would Junior truly give his life for hers?

A pregnant young woman shows up at the Billodeaux ranch looking for Teddy, the handicapped adopted son of the family. Turns out Ella Sue Smalls is his half-sister looking for a place to stay until her baby is born. Good-hearted Teddy offers shelter at his very modest apartment. Though he will never be a member of the Sinners football team like his brothers, he is fiercely independent and earns his way as a freelance sports announcer and writer. Ella has arrived at an awkward time for her brother; Teddy had just reconnected with a former cheerleader he had a crush on in high school. Injured in a tragic accident, Jessica Minvielle is hopeless and bitter about her life confined to a wheelchair. She reaches out to Teddy for help to live a full life again and salvage her career as a sports trainer. He is only too glad to show her what a man and a woman in wheelchairs can do. But, will the scheming Ella Sue come between them and ruin their chance at love?

A tiny premature infant is delivered into the caring hands of NICU nurse, Annie Billodeaux. His father, Matthew Keaton, is the newly hired running back for the New Orleans Sinners football team. His mother is deceased, victim of a stray bullet fired in a gang war. Matt blames himself for having brought his wife to the city. Annie's heart goes out to little Daniel and his suffering father. As she teaches Matt the ins and outs of the NICU and the handling of his child, her affection for both grows into a love she cannot confess so soon to the grief-stricken man. Matt feels the pull of Annie's tenderness, but won't act on it out of respect for his wife's recent death. When Daniel is able to go home, how can Matt keep Annie near until the right time comes for him to voice his love for the Angel of the NICU?

Trinity Billodeaux considers himself the least of the men in his famous football family. He doesn't have their looks, strength, or confidence. In fact, he is a computer geek endlessly working on the creation of a video game he can't seem to finish. Yet, he hopes to attract the notice of super model, Josee Riley, his dream girl. Josee is a childhood friend. Helping out at the Billodeaux family charity, Camp Love Letter, she begins to see Trin in a different light after he performs several heroic acts. He denies he has done anything special. But perhaps, he can be her hero, too.

Lorena Billodeaux has spent the last two years in Australia to train for the Olympics. This is her dream, but when Jock Brown, a professional Aussie Rules Football player, makes a play for her heart, he distracts her big-time. Jock wants to give American Football a go, and Lorena's dad can help him. But when he puts himself up close and personal with Ms. Billodeaux to get an introduction, he finds himself falling in love. Life is not always a smooth path, and when Lorena returns to the states, Jock follows her. His teammates see him leaving as a betrayal. But nothing compares to when the woman of his heart finds out why he approached her in the first place. Lorena's belief in him is shattered, and Jock fears he's lost her for good.

Mack Billodeaux, troublesome wide receiver seriously injured in his third season of pro football, fails to cooperate in his rehab until he is assigned to the perfect trainer. Susan "Sarge" Kozak, a no-nonsense army veteran who lost a foot in combat. does not respond to his good looks, money, or attempts at flirtation, but whips him into shape to play again. When he learns she grew up in poverty and lost her fiancé as well as her military career, he comes to respect her strength and courage. The only things she lacks are love and joy in her life. He can offer her both--if she will take a chance on a bad boy.

Tyson Ramsey, handsome, arrogant, and king of the campus for his football prowess, has earned the title of The Golden Ram. Though rude to student reporter, Edie Billodeaux, in an interview, she can't help but feel a tiny bit of attraction. However, only long-legged beauties ride on his motorcycle, not short brunettes like her. Still, Edie is shocked when rumors of his drug use turn out to be true. He is kicked off his college team leaving him with no future in the game. Determined not to see talent wasted, she hounds him into entering rehab. What she doesn't foresee is her father, a legendary quarterback, taking Ty under his wing to prepare him for the NFL Draft. So much closeness, so much temptation to become involved with a man determined to turn his life around.

Rex Billodeaux has his life exactly where he wants it. He has returned to New Orleans to play quarterback for Sinners. Super Bowl prospects look good and so does Dre Ames, a young woman he has known since the age of seventeen but overlooked because she has a son, she gave birth to as a teen. He is about to propose when the death of the team owner throws the Sinners into turmoil. The trophy wife, who inherits the team, hates football and the city society who snubbed her. She plans to sell the team out of state and will only reconsider if Rex agrees to do her every biding and break up with Dre. He takes one for the team and signs her agreement. Will he be able to save the Sinners and return to Dre? That is the question.