Her Football Star Billionaire Groom

by Ellie Hall, Taylor Hart (Foreword)

She can’t trust the man who ran away. He only has twelve days to get a second chance. Will they get a Christmas second chance?

The feisty and beautiful, Rachel Moore, returns to her hometown to help her ailing mother and try to survive the holidays. When her high school sweetheart shows up—she knows survival is no longer possible. The pro football player, Ryan Kelly, is reeling from his father’s sudden passing. Not to mention the stipulation in his father’s will that states he has to get married by Christmas or he won’t get his inheritance, or the money to fund his charity. The old man was tricky and forcing he and his brothers to get married is just playing dirty pool if you ask him. When he literally runs into the woman he hasn’t been able to get out of his mind the past five years, things get dicey. After agreeing to play Santa for the care center Rachel’s mother is staying in, he suddenly finds himself wanting to help Rachel and really wanting to bust the guy’s lip who keeps trying to win him back. Now they are left with a choice; forgive the past or lose each other forever.

160 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 11, 2019

About the author

Ellie Hall is a USA Today bestselling author. If only that meant she could wear a tiara and get away with it. ;) She loves puppies, books, and the ocean. Writing sweet romance with lots of firsts and fizzy feels gives her joy. Oh, and chocolate chip cookies are her fave. Ellie believes in dreaming big, working hard, and lazy Sunday afternoons spent with her family and dog in gratitude for God’s grace.

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Series and suggested reading order:

The Only Us Sweet Billionaire Series
•these billionaires have everything, but will they find love...?•

1. Only a Date with a Billionaire
2. Only a Kiss with a Billionaire
3. Only a Night with a Billionaire
4. Only Forever with a Billionaire
5. Only Love with a Billionaire
6. Only Christmas with the Billionaire
7. Only New Year with the Billionaire

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The Hawkins Family Clean Romance Series

•five brothers, torn apart and the women who help put them back together...•

1. Second Chance in Hawk Ridge Hollow

2. Finding Forever in Hawk Ridge Hollow

3. Resort Getaway with a Bodyguard

4. Going Home to Hawk Ridge Hollow

5. Christmas in Hawk Ridge Hollow

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The Blue Bay Beach Reads Romance Series

•a small-town restaurant, a dating dare, and happily ever afters...•

1. Summer with the Marine

2. Summer with the Rock Star

3. Summer with the Billionaire

4. Summer with the Cowboy

5. Summer with the Carpenter

6. Summer with the Doctor

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Ritchie Ranch Clean Cowboy Romance Series

•Cowboy hats & kisses with small-town charm•

1. Rustling the Cowboy’s Heart

2. Lassoing the Cowboy’s Heart

3. Trusting the Cowboy’s Heart

4. Kissing the Christmas Cowboy

5. Loving the Cowboy’s Heart

6. Charming the Cowboy’s Heart

7. Saving the Cowboy’s Heart

8. Wrangling the Cowboy’s Heart

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Falling into Happily Ever After Rom Com

• Sweet, heartwarming & uplifting romantic comedy

1. An Unwanted Love Story

2. An Unexpected Love Story

3. An Unlikely Love Story

4. An Accidental Love Story

5. An Impossible Love Story

6. An Unconventional Christmas Love Story

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Forever Marriage Match

• Five friends have to find true love or else...romcom

1. Dare to Love My Grumpy Boss

2. Dare to Love the Guy Next Door

3. Dare to Love My Fake Husband

4. Dare to Love the Guy I Hate

5. Dare to Love My Best Friend

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Home Sweet Home Small Town Romantic Comedy Series

Mr. & Mrs. Fix-It Find Love

Designing Happily Ever After

The DIY Kissing Project

The True Romance Renovation

Extreme Heart Makeover

Building What's Meant to Be

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The Costa Brothers Cozy Christmas Comfort Romance Series

Tommy & Merry and the 12 Days of Christmas

Bruno & Gloria and the 5 Golden Rings

Luca & Ivy and the 4 Calling Birds

Gio & Joy and the 3 French Hens

Paulo & Noella and the 2 Turtle Doves

Nico & Hope and the Partridge in the Pear Tree

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The Love List Series

The Swoon List

The Not Love List

The Crush List

The Kiss List

The Naughty or Nice List

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Love, Laughs, and Mystery in Coco Key

The Romance Situation

The Romance Fiasco

The Romance Game

The Romance Gambit

The Christmas Romance Wish

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On the Hunt for Love

The Grump and the Girl Next Door

The Bitter Heir and the Beauty

The Secret Son and the Sweetheart

The Ex Best Friend and the Fake Fiancé

The Best Friend’s Brother and the Brain

Select titles are available in audiobook, paperback, hardcover, and large print formats. Happy reading!♥

Reviews

[MoonGarden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Married by Christmas

The Kelly boys may not have felt like their dad was being fair by stipulating they had to be married by Christmas, but it looks like he knew his kids pretty well. This is the third book in the series, but they can all stand alone so no need to read them in order.

Ryan and Rachael's story was sweet and a quick read.

I was sent a free copy of this book from the author. This is my own opinion.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice sweet, clean second chance romance. I was able to read it in almost one setting (started in the late evening). I have not read the prior stories of the other brothers and this one really did stand on it's own.

Ryan Kelly is a NFL star for the Boston Bruisers. He fled home after his mother died. He left behind his father, four brothers and his girl-friend Rachel Moore. He couldn't deal with the loss of his mother plus the belief of possible loss of other loved ones, namely Rachel. He returns home years later at the death of his father. His father's will left certain stipulations in regards to him and his brothers.

Rachel left to further her college studies and degree. She comes home when her mother becomes gravely ill. She needs to sell her childhood home to cover the cost of the experimental treatments for her mother. To clear her head and get away from it all, she decides to go for a run. Unfortunately a blast from her past comes across her path, Ryan Kelly, the man who broke her heart.

The rest of the story is a nice getaway. I enjoyed reading this book. I was glad to see that it was written in my favorite dual POV format. It really helped me to connect with Ryan. To further understand him and to connect with him.

I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys a faith based second chance romance that is totally sweet and clean.

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Professional football players must keep in top shape and Ryan Kelly’s specialty was running, unfortunately it was on the football field but from life. This is a story of learning to deal with the hard challenges of life along with a romance that has been a long time developing. Dealing with death is hard and Ryan’s answer has been to runaway and concentrate on football. The Kellys are a close family with strong ties to each other and a sense of giving back. Their dad has put a twist on their lives with his will and it remains to be seen if Ryan can step up to the plate. I enjoyed this book.

[Doni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this Christmas story!
It's a heartwarming and moving second chance romance.
Ryan, is home for the holidays. Still struggling
with the stipulation in his father's will. Ryan, went
for a run to clear his head. At the top, he noticed a woman.
No, it can't be. Rachel saw Ryan, the person who
broke her heart. But is she ready to talk to him..
It's a season for miracles. Has fate brought this
two back together?
🌲 A MUST READ!!🌲

[Victoria A. Kruth · Rating 1 out of 5]

If I could have given zero stars I would have!!!!!!

Poor grammar...spell check not working...was absolutely the most boring book I have EVER tried to read and I read a lot. I will not read this author again. A sweet Christian book does need to be boring. It probably is harder to write a clean read that uses amazing words to describe everything instead of using foul language. There was no foul language..no romance..no story...no feelings...it was free for a reason!!

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A deadline to meet

A really enjoyable series to read.

When the Kelly brothers get together after their fathers death it’s to discover their father made a stipulation in the will. The keep their charities going, the 4 brothers all need to be married before Christmas or they lose the funding for the charity.

Each of them has issues to get through and hearts to mend. But will it be in time?

[Teresa Bertolio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Christmas Romance

This was a beautiful Christmas romance. I loved running with the characters in beautiful Colorado. I believe everyone deserves a second chance, especially when our hearts are involved. Beautiful Irish traditions play part of this sweet story. I highly recommend this book. Happy Reading!

[Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Romance

This is a sweet and beautiful little love story with endearing moments and lot of tender hearted characters that will definitely have you enjoying each and every moment as they journey towards unconditional love and forgiveness.

[Nari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryan has been running from life since his mother unexpectedly passed away. Rachel was the one he left behind in the process. Now his father’s will demands he be married by Christmas. Will Ryan stop running and see what he had? I like Ryan and Rachel together. This is a sweet second chance romance.

[Jeri Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of Her Football Star Billionaire Groom

This was a very good book and I will recommend her books to anyone who loves romance novels. She keeps you involved from page one until the end.

[Shauna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great Christmas read about getting a second chance at love. The author does a fantastic job getting to know the characters. This is the first I’ve read in the series and by this author, but I will go back and catch up with some of the other brothers, not necessary, just more fun.

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Running together

I liked that Ryan and Rachel were able to grow from running away to running together and learned to trust themselves and each other. I loved that Ryan”s mother was still able to influence his decision.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love rekindled

Ryan and Rachel were high school sweethearts, when Ryan lost his pillar of his life. He is now home because of his father's will. Rachel is back to help her mom. Can the love they once had be rekindled it is the fire out.

[Sue Stinnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding

This series is so good, just like watching a Hallmark movie. First love is hard and when tragedies happen while young and insecure it is easy to make and decisions.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This second chance romance was so well-written with endearing characters and some baggage from the past that needs resolution in the story. I loved it and I think you will too!