Love and Sportsball

A Spicy Sapphic Sports Romance

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Book 1 of Atlanta Cannons
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Pub Date Sep 24 2024 | Archive Date Oct 24 2024
Harlequin - Romance | Afterglow Books by Harlequin

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Description

In this steamy and sweet sapphic romance, an uptight athletic trainer has one taboo night with a hot basketball player, but are they ready to play for what they really want?

Scoring was the easy part

Hard work has Khadijah Upton starting her dream job as an athletic trainer for the Atlanta Cannons. Then an evening of celebratory letting loose turns into a one-night stand with a beautiful stranger. It’s a reckless, wildly sexy encounter that Khadijah intends to forget…until her first day on the job lands her face-to-face with basketball star Shae Harris again.

Shae is a major player in every sense of the word, and Khadijah doesn’t plan to be the latest in a long line of “Harris Honeys.” Personal and professional just don’t mix. But Shae, who’s all about living life to the fullest, keeps tempting Khadijah to blur the boundaries. And the more Shae reveals about herself, the harder it is for Khadijah to resist her.

In the bedroom, their tension sizzles. On the court, it’s a liability. But unless Khadijah’s willing to really let Shae in, it won’t be just the team championship on the line, but a body-and-soul connection that rewrites all the rules.
In this steamy and sweet sapphic romance, an uptight athletic trainer has one taboo night with a hot basketball player, but are they ready to play for what they really want?

Scoring was the easy part

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Advance Praise

“This steamy, sapphic romance is sure to appeal to sports romance fans as well as those who are new to the genre.”
Library Journal

“This steamy, sapphic romance is sure to appeal to sports romance fans as well as those who are new to the genre.”
Library Journal


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ISBN 9781335574831
PRICE CA$15.99 (CAD)
PAGES 288

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One thing you should know about me? I will NEVER turn down a sapphic sports romance. Love and Sportsball checked all the boxes of my ideal book: deliciously steamy scenes, forced proximity, found family, fun and witty banter, and of course two amazing and enjoyable FMCs. This book had me giggling and kicking my feet late into the night, and I didn't even regret the book hangover I had at work the next day,

I hope to read more from Meka James, as Love and Sportsball scratched the perfect itch in my brain!

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THis is Meka James' first traditonally published book. I was a fan of her small town romances and when I read this description, I knew I had to read it. I love a sapphic book and this reminded me of Just Wright with a sapphic twist. Perfection

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Love and Sportsball by Meka James is an absolute delight! From the first page, I was hooked by James's superb writing style, which effortlessly keeps you engaged throughout the entire story. This sports romance is the perfect blend of steamy and sweet, featuring a fantastic opposites-attract trope with two incredibly different yet compelling main characters.

Khadijah Upton, an organized and focused athletic trainer, finds herself face-to-face with basketball star Shae Harris after a wildly sexy one-night stand. Shae is sweet, sexy, and patient, making it impossible for Khadijah to resist her charms. Their chemistry sizzles both on and off the court, and their dynamic kept me rooting for them from the very beginning.

James's attention to detail, from the songs in the club to the skating rink scene, adds a special touch that makes the book even more endearing. Dijah and Shae's journey is captivating, filled with heartfelt moments and intense passion. The side characters, from Khadijah's supportive family to Shae's loving relatives and the tight-knit team, added depth and relatability to the story, enriching the overall reading experience of this wonderful story.

I was thrilled to discover that this is the start of a series because I absolutely loved Tina and Courtney and can't wait to see their stories unfold. Consider me a loyal fan of the Atlanta Cannons and Meka James! *Love and Sportsball* is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted, steamy sports romance.

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