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Playing for Keeps

When a curveball is thrown in the game of love these sports stars answer the call.

In this limited edition sports romance collection, the stakes are high for each of these couples. Will they find their homerun in each other, or will they drop the ball on the field of love?

Find out with these sports star romance series starters from:

Mandy Melanson
Debra Elise
Helena Novak
Sofia Aves
Victoria Ellis
Ainsley Jaymes
Elizabeth Miller
Amelia Hayden
Maci Dillon
Amy Stephens
R.C. Barnes
Angela Scavone
Ella Shawn
Maggie Alabaster
Jo Bradley
Dee Stone
Eliza Matthews
Krista Ames
Melissa Ivers
TB Mann
Jenny Redford
Cedar Rose
Lexi Archer
Angela Nicole Chu
M Jameson
Kelly Kelsey
Sienna Grant
Susan Horsnell
Jo Seysener
Jodie A'Lores
J.A. Roles
Lizzi Stone
Lorelei Reese
E.R. Whyte
January Rayne
Kelly Kelsey
Lesley Ann
Mary Duke
Lucy Shadows
Lexi Mills
TL Reeve
Zoey Drake
Debra Deasey
Sarah Everly
Tempestt Chantel
Ingrid Atwood
Amber Stone
Cedar Rose
Cassandra Joy

This collection features series starters for Playing for Keeps and Play Like a Girl with each sports romance book containing a complete swoon worthy romance with a happy ever after.

783 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2023

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About the author

Mandy Melanson

51 books204 followers
Mandy Melanson is a Multi-time USA Today bestselling author of sweet and sassy romance.

Her stories are guaranteed to make you laugh, smile, and ugly happy cry. She is also Supermom to three home-schooled kids, powered by coffee and Dr. Pepper.

Mandy was born and raised in Oklahoma and includes social issues in her work. Mandy says, "Life is something we all experience, even my characters." Her hope is to encourage communication about difficult subjects. She says her characters are "Fighting toxicity one happy ever after at a time."

You can find more of Mandy's work featuring paranormal creatures and things that go bump in the night published under the pen name Elle Ryan. Elle is also a Multi-time USA Today Bestselling Author.

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March 4, 2026
If you love strong, determined athletes and powerful love stories, this collection delivers. Each couple faces high stakes, but the emotional payoff is so worth it. Pure romance gold!
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