It’s all about the game until your heart’s on the line. Avery’s focus has always been on football. He dreams of the day he’ll be drafted into the NFL—he just has to make it through college first. During a tutoring session, in walks the man he knows will set his world on fire. His fantasies get a lot more complicated when he discovers who it is. But Avery’s never turned his back on a challenge, and he intends to win this one, whatever it takes. It’s all about how the game is played. Eric loved playing football until he didn’t. His retirement from the NFL and an unexpected phone call changed his life forever. A new job and spending time with old friends are exactly what he needs. Finding someone to go home to at night wouldn’t hurt either. But the one person to catch his eye is off limits—forbidden. The pull is strong, and Eric knows it could derail his plans if he’s not careful. But sometimes, rules are meant to be broken. It’s all about how the game is played. Please check inside for content warnings.