Miami Inferno FC Series by Katie Rae

RhysDespite being in my mid thirties and one of the world’s best soccer players, I had never reached my main goals in life—to be a husband and a father.But after being left heartbroken and alone on the night I planned to propose to my girlfriend, I realized how reckless that goal was. Love, in general, was reckless….In order to keep from self-destructing, I’m forced to train with college soccer star, Ashlynn Keller... moreRhysDespite being in my mid thirties and one of the world’s best soccer players, I had never reached my main goals in life—to be a husband and a father.But after being left heartbroken and alone on the night I planned to propose to my girlfriend, I realized how reckless that goal was. Love, in general, was reckless….In order to keep from self-destructing, I’m forced to train with college soccer star, Ashlynn Keller. She was young and naive, too caught up in her own life goals to focus on her game. We were on very different paths in life, but we found common ground on the playing field. It may have been wrong, but sparks started flying between us. And when we finally gave in to each other, we realized that being a little reckless was exactly what we needed. That is, until my ex showed up…. less

"I knew I wouldn’t be strong enough to resist her anymore."Our parents wanted us to spend quality time together, but I’m not sure this is what they meant….CruzAs the goalie of the Miami Inferno FC, it was my job to keep everyone scoreless.So how did I end up being the one that couldn’t score?The answer: Lily Harris. My step sister, and apparently my new roommate. My dad thought I could keep an eye on her and protect her while she was in Miami.But Lily and I weren’t exactly one big happy family... more"I knew I wouldn’t be strong enough to resist her anymore."Our parents wanted us to spend quality time together, but I’m not sure this is what they meant….CruzAs the goalie of the Miami Inferno FC, it was my job to keep everyone scoreless.So how did I end up being the one that couldn’t score?The answer: Lily Harris. My step sister, and apparently my new roommate. My dad thought I could keep an eye on her and protect her while she was in Miami.But Lily and I weren’t exactly one big happy family.There was a reason I had barely spoken to her since the day our parents got married—a secret I would never tell.Admittedly, having her there wasn’t so bad, though. Not once we worked out a few issues.She even agreed to help me out and be my fake date to a dinner.But that night changed everything.My scoreless nights were over. I just had to hope our parents didn’t find out.Because I would definitely be grounded for life if they knew the things I was teaching my innocent and overprotected little step sister.Tropes and details: Dual POV, faced paced, step siblings, forced proximity, slow burn, fake date, soccer star, v FMC, HEA less

“We're all so twisted, we can’t see the good, anymore.” TRIPP:Why did I agree to help an old teammate that I barely even trusted? I wish I could tell you, but I was drunk and don’t remember. Regardless, I kept my word and stood in for Hunter on a date with his ex. But unbeknownst to us all, she was a girl I already knew. Already wanted. So I couldn’t help that sparks flew and things went too far. I didn’t regret it either. Tatum was the first girl that ever made me feel like I belonged in Miami... more“We're all so twisted, we can’t see the good, anymore.” TRIPP:Why did I agree to help an old teammate that I barely even trusted? I wish I could tell you, but I was drunk and don’t remember. Regardless, I kept my word and stood in for Hunter on a date with his ex. But unbeknownst to us all, she was a girl I already knew. Already wanted. So I couldn’t help that sparks flew and things went too far. I didn’t regret it either. Tatum was the first girl that ever made me feel like I belonged in Miami. Like I could have more than the lonely existence I thought I was destined for. But Hunter wanted her back, and revenge on me. Even going as far as targeting my soccer career.Turning what was supposed to be a friendly assist, into a twisted war. And putting Tatum in the middle, forcing her to declare a winner. Leaving me to decide how low I was willing go to get what I wanted.TROPES and details: Dual POV, friend’s ex, Voyeurism, love triangle, hidden identity less