He’s the most coveted quarterback in the country. She’s the woman he was never supposed to want.
Blake Bradford’s future is written in championships and headlines. As the top quarterback in the nation and a Bradford by name, everything in his life is expected to follow the plan.
Except Emma Drake.
She’s the girl from his childhood who was always off limits. The one Blake waited years for, until he was ready to give her the commitment he knew she deserved.
When he finally makes his move, nothing goes according to plan.
Taylor Gifford, Blake’s ex, the team’s publicity director, and the owner’s daughter, refuses to step aside. If she can’t have Blake, she’s determined no one will.
With pressure closing in from every direction, Blake is forced to choose between the life he’s built and the woman who has always been his due north.
The Quarterback’s Keeper is the first book in the Bradford family series of books. It is a high-stakes romance saga about loyalty, legacy, and fighting against the odds for the love he always wanted.
Kelley Lyon writes emotional romantic suspense filled with strong characters, family drama, second chances, and unforgettable love stories. Her books blend romance, danger, loyalty, and heart, creating immersive worlds readers can escape into long after the final page.
Known for her interconnected series and emotionally layered storytelling, Kelley’s novels feature everything from NFL quarterbacks and firefighters to small-town secrets and powerful family legacies.
When she’s not writing, Kelley enjoys creating art, designing for her Etsy shop, and soaking in the beauty of Arizona sunsets with a good cup of coffee nearby.
Come meet the Drakes and Branford’s. They are a unique and loving family. Blake Bradford is finally ready to admit he’s been in love with his childhood friend Emma Drake. They haven’t seen or spoken to each other in a few years when a family emergency brings them back together. You will definitely stay up all night to finish this story. There’s so many twist and turns. This page turner has it all romance, football, secrets, lies and fatal attractions. Oh and I can’t forget you also get Georgia Bradford .
The book followed the major characters in the book and you were able to surmise what was going on from their points of view. Very realistic and easy to submerge yourself in the plot. Love the series