A Wild Card Kiss (Ballers & Babes) by Lauren Blakely

football romance • sports rom-com • single dad • one-night stand • forbidden romance • workplace romance • jilted bride • instant chemistry

A sexy, flirty sports rom-com about a professional football player who never forgot one unforgettable kiss and the woman determined to rebuild her life after heartbreak. A Wild Card Kiss delivers Lauren Blakely's signature charm with witty banter, undeniable attraction, and a swoony romance between two people who know they should keep their distance but can't resist the connection pulling them together.

The Vibe

Katie Madigan's wedding day ends in the most humiliating way possible when she catches her groom kissing another woman just minutes before she is supposed to walk down the aisle. With her relationship shattered and her trust in love shaken, Katie does the only thing she can think of: she leaves the disaster behind and heads to a nearby bowling alley bar for a drink.

That's where she meets Harlan Taylor, a charming local football hero who becomes the perfect distraction from her heartbreak. One drink turns into one unforgettable night, and for a brief moment, Katie remembers what it feels like to be wanted.

Harlan, a star player and devoted single dad, has never forgotten Katie or the chemistry they shared. When he asks for another chance, she can't say no. But their timing couldn't be more complicated. Katie's yoga studio has just been hired by Harlan's football team, making the man she's trying not to fall for completely off limits.

The more time Katie spends with Harlan, the harder it becomes to ignore what's growing between them. Beneath his confident athlete persona is a caring father and a man who knows exactly how to make her feel valued. But Katie has already watched one promise of forever fall apart, and trusting Harlan means risking her heart all over again.

As their connection deepens, Katie must decide if she is willing to believe in love again. Because sometimes the person who helps you heal isn't the person you planned for. They're the one who was waiting all along.

Tropes & Tags

• Football romance
• Sports rom-com
• Single dad
• One-night stand
• Workplace romance
• Forbidden attraction
• Jilted bride
• Instant chemistry
• Protective hero
• Sweet single father
• He falls first
• Open-door romance

Books in Series (In Order)

• A Wild Card Kiss #1
• A Wild Card Kiss #2