Slam dunk? Not in their season of desire

Full-length novel prequel to THE SURPRISE PRINCESS

Every plan encounters obstacles, but few are as sexy, as irritating and as irreverent as basketball coach C.J. Draper.

Carolyn Trent's logically mapped journey to reaching the top of her field as a professor of English is hijacked the day she becomes academic adviser to the Ashton University men's basketball team. The hijacker is C.J. Draper, the team's new coach.

C.J. never lets adversity stop him – he'd never have gotten this far if he did. He's not about to start by letting Professor Trent derail him. If he chooses to rattle her ivory tower it's just for the fun of seeing the fiery woman beneath the marble-cool exterior . . . isn't it?

In this game of love, will anyone win?

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Readers react to Hoops
"Heartwarming . . . lovely characters."

"Fast-paced and funny but soulful and deep." - 5 stars

"I just could not put it down, until I finished. This is one of the good ones." -- 5 stars

"Wonderful book of romance and healing." -- 5 stars

5-star praise for The Wedding Series
"Perfect. The characters were multi-dimensional and played off each other in warm, thoughtful, loving ways. Each couple faced a different situation and overcame their obstacles together... Heart-warming."

“Fun and serious all at the same time. Love how the friends intertwine and add new along the way. It was refreshing to read the different stories and having them all come together. Really enjoyed this series!”

“Full of warmth, understanding of human nature, and great characters. They are connected, following the lives of college friends, and by the time you are finished, you feel as if you are a part of their extended circle... Definitely a feel good experience.”

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