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Springville Rockets #1-3
Players: The Complete Series
Three cocky players. Ready to score.
Three feisty women, who aren't about to fall for arrogant, womanizing jocks.
Or are they?
A deliciously hot trio of stories by Amazon best-selling author Daphne Loveling. A must-read collection -- all together in one HUGE package for the first time!
This collection contains:
GETTING THE DOWN
Rinn
I’ve worked my a** off for years to get where I am. And I’m not about to let douchebag extraordinaire Jake Ryland screw it up for me.
I’m this close to a huge promotion at the foundation I work for. It’s so close I can taste it – until the cocky, uncontrollable quarterback for the Springville Rockets comes crashing into my life.
My entire future depends on keeping Jake on the straight and narrow, and keeping my brain in the driver’s seat.
But Jake Ryland makes me want to lose control. Every time he looks my way -- eyes raking down my body like he owns it – I feel like I’m going to burst into flames.
He makes me want to risk everything to feel his heat.
Even if letting go ends up destroying everything I’ve ever worked for.
SNAP COUNT
Jake
I just moved to Springville to start my first season as wide receiver for the Rockets.
As luck would have it, the condo I’m renting is right next door to a straight-laced grad student who hardly ever pulls her nose out of a book.
Ivy Kincaide. I’m pretty sure our first meeting was a hell of a lot more fun for me than it was for her.
And ever since then, she looks at me like she wishes I’d spontaneously combust in front of her eyes.
I get more than enough of female attention.
I know I should just ignore her.
But there’s something about Ivy – and not just her smoking hot body.
It’s like I’m eight years old and wanna pull her pigtails just to see her stomp her feet at me.
She’s wound up tighter than a rubber band.
But the way her ass shimmies when she stalks away from me tells me there’s a completely different girl underneath.
And nothing’s gonna stop me from finding out.
ZONE BLITZ
Mason
They think they know who I am.
They don't know the half of it,
And I can't even broadcast the truth.
I just have to run with it,
And rebuild my reputation,
From the ashes up.
The feisty, gorgeous journalist is my ticket to success.
Being my fiancée is her ticket to fame and fortune. She’ll have job offers left and right.
Anna just has to agree to it all.
Trouble is, she hates my guts.
And if I can’t convince her to take me up on my offer,
It'll just be another fumbled ball,
A defeat that I can't recover.
But as things heat up, one thing is clear:
This is a game I’m not about to let myself lose.
Anna’s body, her taste, her touch:
I’m playing for keeps.
Each of the three books in PLAYERS is a STANDALONE, full-length novel with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and GUARANTEED HEA!
Three feisty women, who aren't about to fall for arrogant, womanizing jocks.
Or are they?
A deliciously hot trio of stories by Amazon best-selling author Daphne Loveling. A must-read collection -- all together in one HUGE package for the first time!
This collection contains:
GETTING THE DOWN
Rinn
I’ve worked my a** off for years to get where I am. And I’m not about to let douchebag extraordinaire Jake Ryland screw it up for me.
I’m this close to a huge promotion at the foundation I work for. It’s so close I can taste it – until the cocky, uncontrollable quarterback for the Springville Rockets comes crashing into my life.
My entire future depends on keeping Jake on the straight and narrow, and keeping my brain in the driver’s seat.
But Jake Ryland makes me want to lose control. Every time he looks my way -- eyes raking down my body like he owns it – I feel like I’m going to burst into flames.
He makes me want to risk everything to feel his heat.
Even if letting go ends up destroying everything I’ve ever worked for.
SNAP COUNT
Jake
I just moved to Springville to start my first season as wide receiver for the Rockets.
As luck would have it, the condo I’m renting is right next door to a straight-laced grad student who hardly ever pulls her nose out of a book.
Ivy Kincaide. I’m pretty sure our first meeting was a hell of a lot more fun for me than it was for her.
And ever since then, she looks at me like she wishes I’d spontaneously combust in front of her eyes.
I get more than enough of female attention.
I know I should just ignore her.
But there’s something about Ivy – and not just her smoking hot body.
It’s like I’m eight years old and wanna pull her pigtails just to see her stomp her feet at me.
She’s wound up tighter than a rubber band.
But the way her ass shimmies when she stalks away from me tells me there’s a completely different girl underneath.
And nothing’s gonna stop me from finding out.
ZONE BLITZ
Mason
They think they know who I am.
They don't know the half of it,
And I can't even broadcast the truth.
I just have to run with it,
And rebuild my reputation,
From the ashes up.
The feisty, gorgeous journalist is my ticket to success.
Being my fiancée is her ticket to fame and fortune. She’ll have job offers left and right.
Anna just has to agree to it all.
Trouble is, she hates my guts.
And if I can’t convince her to take me up on my offer,
It'll just be another fumbled ball,
A defeat that I can't recover.
But as things heat up, one thing is clear:
This is a game I’m not about to let myself lose.
Anna’s body, her taste, her touch:
I’m playing for keeps.
Each of the three books in PLAYERS is a STANDALONE, full-length novel with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and GUARANTEED HEA!
- GenresSports
650 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2018
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81 people want to read
About the author
Daphne Loveling
89 books1,643 followersUSA Today bestselling author of alpha males, feisty females, and smoking hot romance.
Small town girl in the big city. Incurable romantic. Hopeless optimist in a realist's body.
Owned by two cats.
A sucker for a bad boy with a soft center.
Note: Many of the books listed on this profile have been re-released, unpublished, or combined into anthologies. Goodreads does not allow authors to remove books even if they are no longer available. Please refer to the individual book descriptions for more information.
Small town girl in the big city. Incurable romantic. Hopeless optimist in a realist's body.
Owned by two cats.
A sucker for a bad boy with a soft center.
Note: Many of the books listed on this profile have been re-released, unpublished, or combined into anthologies. Goodreads does not allow authors to remove books even if they are no longer available. Please refer to the individual book descriptions for more information.
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
January 12, 2018
I really loved this series!!! It was a great read and I can't wait to read more from Daphne Loveling!
GETTING THE DOWN
Rinn(Marinda) and Jake were not really what I thought they would be, they were better!! Rinn was smart, kind, and strong. Jake was an a$$hole who thought of nothing but what he wanted, well that's what he wanted everyone to see, when really his true colours show up and he is beautiful. This one brought some tears to my eyes and broke my heart at times. the sexy stuff was incredibly HOT!
I really liked the them together. Great read and can't wait for the next one.
SNAP COUNT
Oh my, wow! I absolutely, truly loved Knox and Ivy! I couldn't help but read this all in one sitting, there way no way to stop. Every sweet, sexy, tense minute was perfection!!
ZONE BLITZ
I truly enjoyed Mason and Anna's story. I'm not always a fan of sports romances, but Daphne has a way of writing that really pulls me in and I love it! Mason needs some help and for some reason Anna agree's. Its a rocky ride and filled with ups, downs, twists and turns and I couldn't put it down! Great story!!
GETTING THE DOWN
Rinn(Marinda) and Jake were not really what I thought they would be, they were better!! Rinn was smart, kind, and strong. Jake was an a$$hole who thought of nothing but what he wanted, well that's what he wanted everyone to see, when really his true colours show up and he is beautiful. This one brought some tears to my eyes and broke my heart at times. the sexy stuff was incredibly HOT!
I really liked the them together. Great read and can't wait for the next one.
SNAP COUNT
Oh my, wow! I absolutely, truly loved Knox and Ivy! I couldn't help but read this all in one sitting, there way no way to stop. Every sweet, sexy, tense minute was perfection!!
ZONE BLITZ
I truly enjoyed Mason and Anna's story. I'm not always a fan of sports romances, but Daphne has a way of writing that really pulls me in and I love it! Mason needs some help and for some reason Anna agree's. Its a rocky ride and filled with ups, downs, twists and turns and I couldn't put it down! Great story!!
November 7, 2018
All 3 stories were quite similar plot-wise. For some reason I would've loved to see something different for a bit in each of them especially in the relationship romance part. I liked the stories, they're simple and easy to read and I love that in some of the books. But they don't deserve 5 stars. The most I can give is 3 stars.
Will I try other books by the author? Sure. Why not. :)
Will I try other books by the author? Sure. Why not. :)
September 14, 2020
Triple play
Okay, let's get the bad out of the way. Groaningly bad typos. Really, enough to make me put a book down. . . But. . .
There's all the good stuff. Great football players, sweet women who fall in love with them. I enjoyed all three books and ended up teary-eyed!
Ms. Loveling, you deserve a better proofreader.
Okay, let's get the bad out of the way. Groaningly bad typos. Really, enough to make me put a book down. . . But. . .
There's all the good stuff. Great football players, sweet women who fall in love with them. I enjoyed all three books and ended up teary-eyed!
Ms. Loveling, you deserve a better proofreader.
February 2, 2022
Loved it!
Another winner. I loved the sports romance almost as much as the MC romance. I like that Daph doesn't make you wait too long for the HEA. Back to the grindstone Mrs. Loveling!!! I'm ready for more, please!
Another winner. I loved the sports romance almost as much as the MC romance. I like that Daph doesn't make you wait too long for the HEA. Back to the grindstone Mrs. Loveling!!! I'm ready for more, please!
March 8, 2022
Sports love
Omg these books are amazing!
The stories keep you on the edge of your seat wanting to know what was going to happen next.
Bravo Daphne Loveling for another amazing story!!
Omg these books are amazing!
The stories keep you on the edge of your seat wanting to know what was going to happen next.
Bravo Daphne Loveling for another amazing story!!
January 12, 2018
PLAYERS: The Complete Series (Springville Rockets Sports Romance Books 1-3) is a great set of reads. Hot players and the women that force them to really step up their game. Enjoyable and fun.
January 16, 2018
arc review For honest review this set of books you will find my individual review on each book .you will enjoy these books and if looking for a great read you found them
August 8, 2018
Great series
Love all 3 stories. I binged read all 3 cause it hold my interest. Love love love it. Very well written!!
Love all 3 stories. I binged read all 3 cause it hold my interest. Love love love it. Very well written!!
January 31, 2019
Loved the first book, liked the second and thought the third was just okay.
May 5, 2019
Good read
Enjoyable series of books that keep you entertained. Lots of male posturing and feisty females that know how to make them toe the line. Recommend
Enjoyable series of books that keep you entertained. Lots of male posturing and feisty females that know how to make them toe the line. Recommend
September 26, 2020
Good Read
I enjoyed this set of books it’s nice when you can get a set all in in one. Can’t wait to read some more of her books.
I enjoyed this set of books it’s nice when you can get a set all in in one. Can’t wait to read some more of her books.
December 10, 2020
Awesome
Loved these sexy athletes and the women who make them lose their minds! This box set has 3 definite must read stories.
Loved these sexy athletes and the women who make them lose their minds! This box set has 3 definite must read stories.
December 25, 2020
Players who played for wife and won.
This 3 book series is from Jakes opening kick off untill Masons final touchdown full of fun romance, and sideline mishaps. Must read.
This 3 book series is from Jakes opening kick off untill Masons final touchdown full of fun romance, and sideline mishaps. Must read.
March 2, 2022
Love it. Like all Daphne Loveling books this was an amazing series.
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April 16, 2018Just finished the first book with Rinn and Jake!! I wasn't a fan, i'll be honest. my biggest issue of the novel was much of the dialogue during scenes felt stilted and awkward. Also, her best friend was forgotten by the end of the book, I found that odd.
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