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THE FORBIDDEN HEAT​

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Book 1:
Striking Heat 
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Finally! I’ve been called up to play professional soccer. 

 

The Tampa Bay Blaze is a newly created National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. And in a bold move the new owner not only drafted me, but also made me captain.

 

The trouble is the city of Tampa is not thrilled to have a second NWSL team in Florida. Especially one with a bunch of players that no one has ever heard of. 

 

But I’m determined to make it work and wow the city. 

 

My boldness catches the attention of Tampa Bay Times sports reporter, Danny Taylor, who challenges me from the start. Causing some sparks to fly in the Press Room. 

 

Which leads to him covering me. The more time we spend together, the more heat that grows between us.

 

But a flame like ours has to be hidden. Doesn’t it?

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Releasing June 19, 2025
Book 2:
Racing Heat 

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I’ve always heard that love finds you when you least expect it. I never believed it—until fate decided to prove me wrong in the form of Jase Ford, the sweet, charming, and oh-so-English Goalie Coach for my team, the Tampa Bay Blaze.

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He’s everything I never knew I needed, but he’s also the one person I can’t have.

 

The Blaze has a strict no fraternization policy, which means no touching. But oh, there’s been touching. Breaking the rules has never felt so good.

 

Now, I’m caught in a whirlwind of passion and consequences. Can I keep my team and the love I’ve found? Or will giving in to temptation cost me everything?

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Releasing November 2025
Book 3:
Nailing Heat
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Releasing April 2026
Book 4:
Blocking Heat
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Releasing September 2026
Book 5:
Talking Heat
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