Ep 240: The Best Football Romances to Kick Off Your TBR
On this episode, Becky, Leah, and Amanda score big points in the game of love… and books! With the Big Game just around the corner, we’re diving into the ultimate Football TBR to help you tackle your weekend reading. From touchdowns on the field to touchdowns in the heart, these sporty romances are sure to make you cheer. So, grab your foam finger, settle into the huddle, and let’s kick off this literary lineup!
Episode Highlights:
- The player vs. the coach: What are the most compelling character dynamics in football romances, and why do we love them?
- Female representation in football romances: Highlight the strong women who steal the show as coaches, reporters, and even athletes.
- Favorite football tropes: Enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romance, or teammates falling in love—what keeps us coming back for more?
- The balance between sports and romance: How do authors keep the game action exciting without overshadowing the love story?
- Authors that get it right- vs authors that don’t have any football at all
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Book of the Week:
Thank you to Swag Pack Sponsoring author Annie Carlisle and something a little extra from Melanie Moreland
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Leah:
My Scorned Best Friend by Piper Rayne
Piper Rayne (Kingsmen Football; Chicago Grizzlies—not read)
Jen Frederick –Gridiron Series (College)
Hadley Finn – Layton
Kathryn Andrews – Wildflowers and Wide Receivers (TBR)
Worth Every Second – Jocelyne Soto
Karla Sorensen—Washington Wolves
The Hardest Fall – Ella Maise
Kiss Me Tonight by Maria Luis
Baller by Vi Keeland (TBR)
Princess and the Player – Ilsa Madden Mills
If it’s only Love by Lexi Ryan
Series:
- Chicago Grizzlies by Piper Rayne
- How to Date. by Lauren Blakely
- Raleigh Raptors #1 by Samantha Whiskey
- Kings of Campus, #1 by Monica Murphy
- A Baltimore Royals Novel Series by Ava Woods (4 books must Read)
- Nashville Aces #1 by Melissa Ivers
- Milwaukee Dragons by Liz Lincoln
- Rough and Ready by Tracey Wolff
- Game On Series Kristen Callihan
Amanda’s Recs:
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
The Washington Wolves by Karla Sorensen
The Cocky Kingmans by Amy Award
The Seattle Phantom by Maggie Rawdon
TBR:
Playing Mr. Perfect by Melissa Foster
The Baller by Vi Keeland
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
The Jock by Tal Bauer
Kingsmen Series by Piper Rayne
Fake It Til You Bake It by Jamie Wesley
Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force (divorced)
Authors:
Bella Matthews
Sara Ney
Kandi Steiner
Rebecca Jenshak
Hannah Gray
Lisa Suzanne
Maya Hughs
Anna B Doe
Nashville Steel by Stacey Lynn
1. Sneak Attack (2023)
2. Time Out (2023)
3. Tight Spot (2023)
4. Risky Game
Kelly Family Series- Unstoppable Love by Stacey Lynn
Knoxville Coyotes Football by Gina Azzi
1. Faked and Fumbled (2023)
2. Surprised and Sacked (2024)
3. Trapped and Tackled (2024)
4. Bound and Blitzed (2025)
Becky’s Recs:
Intercepted (Playbook, #1) by Alexa Martin
Somebody Like You (The Heartbreak Brothers #4) by Carrie Elks
Forging Chaos by Lainey Davis
Irresistibly Risky (Irresistibly Yours, #4) by J. Saman
Scoring the Player’s Baby (WAGS #3) by Naima Simone
Against the Clock (Wilmington Football #1) by Brittany Kelley
Fumbled Hearts (Fumbled Futures #1) by Meagan Brandy
#Nerd (Hashtag, #1) by Cambria Hebert
You to Trust Me (Lindon U, #2) by B. Celeste
The Jock (The Team, #1) by Tal Bauer
Love, Utley (Love Letters, #1) by S.J. Tilly
Most Valuable Playboy (Ballers and Babes, #1) by Lauren Blakely
The Game by Vi Keeland
Play with Me (With Me in Seattle, #3) by Kristen Proby
Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams (Closed door)
The Hardest Fall by Ella Maise
Good Girl Gone Bad by Jasinda Wilder
More Football Recs Check out- Ep 66
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