Books like 'Make Me Believe'
Readers who enjoyed Make Me Believe by Kate J. Blake also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
contemporary romance forbidden-love university alpha-mc sports insta-love high-school multi-pov athlete
-
Cards of Love: Knight of Swords by Autumn Jones Lake
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes the most beautiful souls are the most broken. Protect. From the minute I met her, I wanted to offer my protection. Desire. All I have to offer is my jaded heart, broken soul, and undying love. Sacrifice. I gave up my pride, my hostility, and my heart to make her happy. Justice. Fuck the consequences, I would’ve given up anything, even my life, to keep her safe... -
![Drew by Lulu Moore]()
Drew by Lulu Moore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLet me ask you a question.Have you met your soulmate?I did, then promptly lost her. Because what happens in Vegas stays there, right?Wrong.I’d never been the relationship type, but I’ve spent every spare second of the past twelve months wondering what if. What if I hadn’t slept through my alarm? What if I hadn’t lost her number? What if I’d known her name?But I came up blank... -
![Fighting For You by Gianna Gabriela, Lauren Dawes]()
Fighting For You by Gianna Gabriela, Lauren Dawes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down. Jesse and Zoe’s story is beautifully written, thank you Gianna Gabriela. It’s a must read." Jesse Falcon has dedicated his life to one cause: to fight against that which has taken so much from him. He’s learned the hard way that if you want something to be done, you have to do it yourself. No more waiting for others to make a difference... -
![Oral Arguments by Loni Nichole]()
Oral Arguments by Loni Nichole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA rowdy bar fight and a feisty lawyer have this growly hockey player ready to serve his time in Silver Spoon Falls.Reid LawlessI had one job in Silver Spoon Falls: make the hockey team, the Falcons, look good. My plan went off the rails when fists started flying at a local bar, and a Barney Fife lookalike took me to jail... -
-
![Hot for Teacher Anthology: Nineteen Stories Filled with Love and Lust by Elle Christensen, L.J. Shen]()
Hot for Teacher Anthology: Nineteen Stories Filled with Love and Lust by Elle Christensen, L.J. Shen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNineteen of today’s bestselling authors… Plus Nineteen tales of tempting teachers and seductive students… Equals One HOT anthology for an epic cause. Sexy, spicy, romantic, angsty, funny, or sweet-however you like your fantasies, these nineteen original novellas guarantee extra heat...Categorized as:
alpha-mc coming-of-age forbidden-love high-school insta-love steamy university age-gap -
![Misadventures with a Speed Demon by Chelle Bliss]()
Misadventures with a Speed Demon by Chelle Bliss
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratings***MISADVENTURES ARE STANDALONE ROMANCES THAT CAN BE READ IN ANY ORDER*** Brooks Carter is wild, reckless, and the youngest stock car driver on the professional circuit. He’s the one everyone’s gunning for when they’re not hoping for his failure at every turn. But Brooks is too hot to be left in the dust by anyone. Even with masses of female fans, Brooks only has eyes for one woman—Faith Ridley... -
![Lovestruck by Julie Capulet]()
Lovestruck by Julie Capulet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s completely off-limits.But some rules were made to be broken.Elias O’Shea isn’t just Hawthorne University’s star quarterback—he’s the campus heartthrob. With the looks of a god and an easygoing charm that leaves women swooning, he’s at the top of his game. The NFL is within reach and endorsements are pouring in...Categorized as:
sports university insta-love forbidden-love multi-pov romance contemporary new-adult -
![The Playbook by Kelly Elliott]()
The Playbook by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy life revolved around two things. Football and my cock. And not necessarily in that order. Being the head football coach for a top university in Texas had its ups and its downs. The ups? Endless women to f*ck. The downs? The politics that came with the job. From the moment Aubrey Cain walked into my office, she turned my world upside down... -
![Off Limits by Chelle Sloan]()
Off Limits by Chelle Sloan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsProfessional football has an actual rulebook, but it’s the unwritten rules that come with the harshest consequences.The biggest one of all: don’t date your teammate’s sister. And if you do, don’t you dare fall in love with her.I never meant to fall, but when it comes to Brenna Donald, I never stood a chance. She’s everything I’m not--a light-hearted wild child who shines brighter than the sun... -
![Midnight Renegade by Hayden Locke]()
Midnight Renegade by Hayden Locke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne night. No attachments. All their forbidden fantasies. They say New Year's Eve is for lovers. Except when your boyfriend accidentally video calls you while sleeping with his secretary, then it’s all aboard the hot mess express... -
![Tense - Volume Two by Deborah Bladon]()
Tense - Volume Two by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final volume of TENSE, a novel duet by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Deborah Bladon. I couldn't have known how one man would change my entire life. When Nicholas Wolf came into my world, I knew it would never be the same again. I would never have predicted the turn it would take and how his influence could destroy everything I'd worked so hard for... -
![Up in the Air by Rebecca Sharp]()
Up in the Air by Rebecca Sharp
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings—Channing— They say how far you go is directly correlated to how much you are willing to risk. As a snowboarder, I was used to risking a lot - specifically life and limb every time I flew down the mountain and into the air. This time though, I was risking it all. I’d already lost so much. Winning was all I had left. The truth? I hadn’t been invited to the X Games, but my brother had... -
![Wildcat by Rebecca Jenshak]()
Wildcat by Rebecca Jenshak
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI met my dream girl.That’s right. She’s stunning and the worst bartender I’ve ever seen.I should have gone home and gone to sleep—dream girl or not. I had an early morning and the season was starting soon. But when she threatened me with boy band karaoke I couldn't help myself. I went. The stars aligned.I have never felt more alive or wanted anyone more than I want her... -
![Eyes On You by Laura Kaye]()
Eyes On You by Laura Kaye
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe wants to explore her true desires, and he wants to watch… When a sexy stranger asks Wolf Henrikson to rescue her from a bad date, he never expected to want the woman for himself. But their playful conversation turns into a scorching one-night stand that reveals the shy beauty gets off on the idea of being seen, even if she’s a little scared of it, too. And Wolf loves to watch... -
-
![The Veteran by Olivia T. Turner]()
The Veteran by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFive years ago, I had the night of my life with Harris Sutton.Out of all the people in the bar, the famous hockey player chose me.He was in town for a game and when he left, he took my virginity with him.And he unknowingly left me with a souvenir.Five years later, my souvenir is my whole world.A five-year-old boy that I never told him about.Lucas.We’re happy and comfortable in our little life... -
![Fallen Crest Extras by Tijan]()
Fallen Crest Extras by Tijan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThese were written for a promo tour I did for Fallen Crest Home’s book release. I added a few extra surprises in here, and wanted to make them available for everyone. This is done as a thank you to the readers... -
![Manhattan Secret by V. Theia]()
Manhattan Secret by V. Theia
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe don't get to choose who we fall in love with. My parents are testament to that. I fell for my teacher…I know you're shocked, aren’t you? Not really. So what if I'm seven years younger than her. I want her. This heat between us can’t be ignored. “Now we share a secret, me and the little mouse. Whether she likes it or not... -
![Running Away with You by Suzanne Sweeney]()
Running Away with You by Suzanne Sweeney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRunning Away With You continues the journey of Juliette and Evan that began in “Running Back to You” and "Running Home to You". Juliette Fletcher’s life has been full of surprises ever since she began dating NFL superstar Evan “Big Mac” McGuire. He’s everything she could ever have wished for – strong and tender, and wrapped up in an exquisite package... -
![Fire and Ice by Jane Fox]()
Fire and Ice by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBen: It's my final hockey season, and I don't have time for distractions. So why can't I stop thinking about Jenna? Jessa: I might be a hockey fan, but I'm no puck bunny. Although for a player as hot as Ben Crewe, I might make an exception. Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
![Hollywood Ball by Annie Dyer]()
Hollywood Ball by Annie Dyer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe plays to win; only she changed the rules....As Manchester Athletic’s record signing, I should be basking in the adoration of fans and enjoying the perks that come with the job.Only that’s never been my style. I keep a low profile and stay focused on doing my job.A chance one-night stand on my way back from the States is about as anonymous as I can make it... -
![His Cactus Flower (The May Flowers Series ) by Rebecca Gallo, Flirt Club]()
His Cactus Flower (The May Flowers Series ) by Rebecca Gallo, Flirt Club
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGardener Not too long ago, I was known as the bad boy of golf -- famous for my exploits on and off the green. But with my career on the line, I've been working hard to repair my reputation ... until I cross paths with Dixie Bell. After one night with Hollywood's "It" girl, she’s got me thinking about more than just sinking my next putt... -
![Dear Coach's Daughter by Lana Dash]()
Dear Coach's Daughter by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsa curvy girl romance (sincerely yours book... -
![Dangerous Curves by Eve London]()
Dangerous Curves by Eve London
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fire between them is hot enough to melt the ice for this curvy girl and her hockey-playing hero.LailaMoving to Broken Bend, Texas to take care of my grandmother is a no brainer. Finding out she signed me up for a dating app without my permission almost sends me packing. Until I realize my date is the hulking hockey player I’ve been fantasizing about for days... -
![Caden by Sheridan Anne]()
Caden by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsImogen - Caden Mitchell has been the man blowing my mind for the past twelve months.He’s raw, exciting, and the way he moves… astonishing.When it comes to us, it’s all about fun. It’s our wild, crazy secret, only for us to know.If word got out, we risk hurting not only ourselves, but the ones we love... -
-
![Love Emerged by Michelle Lynn]()
Love Emerged by Michelle Lynn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDylan Bea Zanders’s interest penetrated me. I tried to ignore her unwavering eyes and lasting touches. But my willpower failed me. Our one-night affair was mutual. No expectations, no exchanging of phone numbers, nothing. The next morning, she sauntered out of my life as fast as she had entered it. Bea I claimed Dylan McCain as soon as I saw him... -
![Falling Hard by Nichole Rose]()
Falling Hard by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a mystery she can't wait to solve.StellaOnce upon a time, Adrian Kane was a football legend.He now owns a small newspaper and writes romance novels.He never leaves his little slice of paradise.He's a mystery I'm dying to solve.I'm an annoyance he'd rather forget.Until I show up at his place during a fierce storm and fall right into his arms.Now, my job isn't the only thing on the line... -
![Cocky Player by Stacey Lynn]()
Cocky Player by Stacey Lynn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLike most guys I have a type— she wasn’t mine.Not at all. The angelic beauty on the dance floor has innocence written all over her. But I can’t stay away. And when she runs from me, leaving me wanting more, I can’t get her out of my head.Turns out finding her won’t be too hard. My mystery virgin is the new marketing assistant for the Rough Riders Football team. And the owner’s daughter... -
![You're The One For Me by Hope Ford]()
-
![Blythe College Series Box Set by Rochelle Paige]()
Blythe College Series Box Set by Rochelle Paige
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLooking for an alpha male in your new adult romance read? You just found four! Complete Blythe College Series: Push the Envelope, Hit the Wall, Summer Nights, Outside the Box On sale now for a limited time to celebrate the upcoming release of Sucked Into Love on September 24. "I love alpha males... -
![His Forever Love by Lucy Darling]()
His Forever Love by Lucy Darling
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFootball is my life, has always been my life. Until I met her. Willow is just the distraction I don’t need when I’m trying to restart my career from NFL player to the college coach.What’s worse? She’s a freshman. I may be the youngest NCAA head coach in history, but I’m still too old for her. Too big too, I played in the league as an offensive lineman. She’s tiny compared to me... -
![The Temptation of Dirty Secrets by Holly Renee]()
The Temptation of Dirty Secrets by Holly Renee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCaptivating. Vulnerable. Agonizing. Seductive. Frankie Clermont was supposed to be like a sister to me for as long as I’d known her. But no one knew the depths of our lies. I had been in love with her before… before everything changed what we could be. Undeniably connected and effortlessly infatuated, the two of us had remained each other’s weaknesses through everything... -
![COACH by Jacob Chance]()
COACH by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Are you looking for the cheerleading tryouts, sweetheart?” Zeke Kingston is the arrogant, tattooed, and sinful coach of Boston University's women's football team. And I’m their new quarterback. From the moment the dark and broody hunk mistook me for a cheerleader we've clashed. His smirking lips make my blood boil and his god-like muscles turn my knees weak... -
![The Coach by Cassie Mint]()
The Coach by Cassie Mint
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI lost half an arm and all my courage in a shark attack. Now a broody swim coach wants me back out on the water. Everyone else seems glad I’m too chicken to surf anymore–everyone except Coach Kane. He’s determined to get me back on my board. He swears it, a fist pressed to his perfect, toned chest... -
![Extra Innings by Michelle Lynn]()
Extra Innings by Michelle Lynn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m the crazy fun one. Pedal to the floor, balls to the wall, party all weekend guy. The guy everybody calls for laughs and a good time. And I always deliver. So, when Ainsley Winslow and I made a pact for a summer fling, I was all in. What hot-blooded college male doesn’t jump at the chance for a no strings attached relationship? Not this one... -
-
![Playing Dirty by Amy Andrews]()
Playing Dirty by Amy Andrews
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSydney Smoke star recruit Kyle Leighton can’t believe the best sex of his life was just a one-night stand. He didn’t even know her name… Until she shows up at the locker room two weeks later and he connects the dots. Val King. Oh shit. Coach has one hard and fast rule: Never, ever date (much less f*ck ten ways to Sunday) his daughter... -
![Catching Peyton by Loni Ree]()
Catching Peyton by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Dare Riordan’s cousin blackmails him into coaching her daughter’s t-ball team, he’s livid. He quit professional baseball years ago and doesn’t have time to coach a bunch of children. Then the first practice comes, and his world turns upside down. After his eyes land on the love of his life, he sees stars as the world turns black. He never saw the blow coming... -
![Lessons In Losing It by Jessica Peterson]()
Lessons In Losing It by Jessica Peterson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI swore I'd keep things platonic with the studly soccer player I met in Madrid...until we ended up naked together on his living room floor #Screwed #PunIntended Just friends… That’s all soccer star Fred Ohr wants to be with Rachel Collins, the American student he meets at party in his adopted hometown of Madrid... -
![Big Rod by Blake Wilder]()
Big Rod by Blake Wilder
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMichael I’ve got a big advantage, thanks to being struck by lightning and left with a permanent big rod. Science and nature have made me a superhero with the women in my small town. But I’m bored, restless, and I’ve got a big secret… Hadley My whole life I’ve been a “dumb blonde,” which has its pros and cons. The upside is success came easy... -
![Bullied, In His Arms by K.L. Donn]()
Bullied, In His Arms by K.L. Donn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsObsessive and determined. Law Brentwood is more than a high school kid. He’s more than he appears. Determined and on track to achieve his goals, he’s brought to a stop the day he meets Nell Tucker. When every primal instinct in his DNA surfaces and suddenly his world shifts and now he has new goals to attain.Solitary and private...Categorized as:
high-school insta-love alpha-mc forbidden-love steamy new-adult romantic-love contemporary -
![Cole by Sheridan Anne]()
Cole by Sheridan Anne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRylee - I have my best friend and my club, that’s all I need in life.Men come and go, they get me, but they never get my heart.That’s mine and mine alone.One night in a supply closet was all it took.He shook me right to the core. I wasn’t expecting him, and when he came, it terrified me.He’s going to tear me down and my heart will never be safe again... -
![Hot Laps by Shey Stahl]()
Hot Laps by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s not always about the win. Sometimes it’s about the hot laps you learn from. He’s rarely taken seriously … she’s never taken seriously. Casten Riley is living his life the way most kinds only dream. Working for the family business, he’s never had much to worry about. And, if he did, he’s not the type to worry. He’s adorable as some would say, sharp, witty, and never shy... -
![Zeke's Eden: The Beginning by K. Webster]()
Zeke's Eden: The Beginning by K. Webster
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFollowing Daddy’s rules has always been easy. Smile. Nod. Repeat. Until I met Zeke. Dark. Dirty. Sinner. A hungry beast, released from his cage. And I’m on the menu. Tonight, I’m Zeke’s Eden. His sugar. His whore. Daddy’s little girl is all grown up… ***Warning: This is an erotic novella... -
![Charity: Black Mountain Academy/Fortuity by Rochelle Paige]()
Charity: Black Mountain Academy/Fortuity by Rochelle Paige
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCorby King’s skill on the ice was the only reason he ended up switching schools his senior year. He was being scouted by pro hockey teams, and his new foster dad thought Corby was the key to the Cougars winning a state championship. Cutting through red tape was easy when you had money to burn, but Corby didn’t complain... -
![Rocky Waters by C.M. Steele]()
Rocky Waters by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe needs his solitude to meet his deadline, which looms ever closer as the days fly off the calendar. Bennett heads to his cabin to get the words down. There’s only one little problem; some people have invaded his privacy, and that’s just unacceptable. So they all have to go…save one. Darcy’s doing her first couples photoshoot, and her nerves are on edge... -
-
![Dear One Night Stand by Lana Dash]()
Dear One Night Stand by Lana Dash
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsa curvy girl romance (sincerely yours book... -
![Mister Landlord by K.L. Fast, M.K. Moore]()
Mister Landlord by K.L. Fast, M.K. Moore
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFormer baseball player Beau Melançon is turning in his cleats for a wrench. He did not expect his tenant to be the one who captures his heart. Eleanor Gremillon has a million things wrong with the old house she rents. She did not expect her landlord to roll up his sleeves and get dirty. Strap on that tool belt, Mister Landlord is here to fix all that ails you... -
![Cream by C.M. Steele]()
Cream by C.M. Steele
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNicholas Williams has two loves in his life, work and his younger sister Brie. Nothing keeps him away from his business except for Brie. So when she needs his help, he willingly agrees, but that’s all forgotten the instant his eyes land on the woman who just entered the coffee shop. Now he’s found a new love... -
![Enemies with Benefits by Jenika Snow]()
Enemies with Benefits by Jenika Snow
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe next installment in the Real Man series. Official blurb to come... -
![Forever Yours by Alla Kar]()
Forever Yours by Alla Kar
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA damaged fighter ... A hunted hustler ... A love neither expected or thought they deserved ... Layla and Taylor are finally where they want to be. But Taylor wonders if he can be the man Layla needs. If he can leave the fight behind and step up. If she deserves more than he can give... -
![Interception by Fiona Davenport]()
Interception by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom USA Today Bestselling author Fiona Davenport comes a best friend’s brother, sports romance with football player who intercepts the heroine from a blind date to claim her for himself.Nixon Scott’s dream of playing professional football had finally come true. His focus needed to be on making the most of his rookie season. But then he met Ember Walsh...
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.
