The San Francisco Redwoods Series by Emily Shacklette

Luke Cannon, former quarterback of the San Francisco Redwoods, thinks his career-ending injury is rock bottom. But he couldn't be more wrong. In a tragic accident, he loses his only his older sister, Gigi. As next of kin, Luke takes charge of his three young nieces but he can't do it alone.Enter his best friend, retired NFL quarterback Dean McKenna. Together, they helm the messy, beautiful chaos of raising small children... moreLuke Cannon, former quarterback of the San Francisco Redwoods, thinks his career-ending injury is rock bottom. But he couldn't be more wrong. In a tragic accident, he loses his only his older sister, Gigi. As next of kin, Luke takes charge of his three young nieces but he can't do it alone.Enter his best friend, retired NFL quarterback Dean McKenna. Together, they helm the messy, beautiful chaos of raising small children.But when ghosts from Luke's past come haunting, threatening the life that Gigi helped him build, Luke and Dean do what's necessary to keep their found family together.They get married.Long-buried feelings and burning lust have no place in their convenient arrangement and the spouses navigate their growing attraction while centering their kids' safety.From hell, they created heaven and they won't give up without a fight. Because everywhere they look is their love, and their family that needs them. less

Elliot Baker knows the rules of the game—on the field and off.As the San Francisco Redwoods’ star long kicker, he’s got a golden leg, a winning smile, and a enjoy the city’s nightlife, have some fun, and keep his heart out of it.Then he meets Alex Holmes. NHL goalie for the San Francisco Thunder. Straight. Gorgeous. Impossible to ignore.One kiss changes everything. Not for Elliot—he’s kissed plenty of men before—but for Alex, whose team wins their next game... moreElliot Baker knows the rules of the game—on the field and off.As the San Francisco Redwoods’ star long kicker, he’s got a golden leg, a winning smile, and a enjoy the city’s nightlife, have some fun, and keep his heart out of it.Then he meets Alex Holmes. NHL goalie for the San Francisco Thunder. Straight. Gorgeous. Impossible to ignore.One kiss changes everything. Not for Elliot—he’s kissed plenty of men before—but for Alex, whose team wins their next game. Suddenly, Alex is convinced that Elliot is his new good-luck charm. The deal is keep things casual, keep winning.But casual turns complicated fast. Between stolen moments, late-night texts, and the kind of chemistry that can’t be faked, Elliot finds himself wanting more. Alex tells himself that this is just about superstition… So why does he keep looking at Elliot like he’s more than a lucky break?With their teams on their backs and their hearts on the line, Elliot and Alex are about to discover that love plays by its own rules. less