Somebody once said we don’t decide who we love. The world decides for us. But I disagree. I believe love is a decision. Who we love, how we love. It’s in our control - in our hands. I grew up having no clue about the true meaning of love. Money. Cars. Houses. Status. Fame. That’s what love means to the people around me. It wasn’t until the woman I picked up in a bar came back into my life and showed me love can be so much more. So, what’s the problem? The woman I’m falling in love with believes in fairytales. She compares everything to a storybook and wants the happily-ever-after. So while she’s stuck on recreating stories that have already been told, page by page, I’m showing her it’s time we write our own book. Nobody ever said the journey of falling in love would be easy, just that it would be worth it. The Pickup is a standalone sports romance.

\Standalone enemies-to-lover's football romance\ Going deep: In football it means running down the field for a long pass. You’re serious. Committed. Unstoppable. As a wide receiver, it’s a term I’m all too familiar with. It’s who I am, at least when it comes to my career. For the past decade, football has been the only thing I’ve allowed myself to commit to. That is until a beautiful, blue-eyed temptress steps into my limo to escort me to a charity function. She’s strong, independent, and quick witted. Everything I want in a woman. There’s just one problem. She’s not mine for the taking. But that’s not going to stop me from winning her heart. I’m in deep with this woman. I’m running down the field with my arms and heart open, ready for the catch. Now all I need is for her to throw the ball.

People see what they want to see. They only view what’s on the surface, and they’re easy to fool. I let them see on the outside that I’m a successful businesswoman. My clothes are designer, my makeup flawless, and I live in a high-rise condo in Lennox Hills. They see perfection, not what lies beneath the surface. The real me, the one I keep hidden is a broken-hearted woman who uses the makeup to hide her tears. The expensive clothing covers a heart once shattered by love. The walls of my expensive home shelter a lonely woman who hides the fact that deep down she wants to be loved. A woman who is too scared to risk her fragile heart. For ten years, I’ve managed to hide behind the image of perfection. Only letting people see what’s on the surface. Until I ran into him. Now, every raw emotion, every shattered piece of my heart that I buried long ago is exposed outside the protective walls of my high-rise condo. No matter how hard I try, I can’t keep the walls from crumbling. He sees me beyond the image that I’ve created. He says he can handle what’s below the surface, but can I? \On the Surface is a standalone second chance, single dad romance\

The moment I saw her walk through the door of Forbidden Ink, I knew she was the one. With her wide hips, thick thighs, and perfect breasts, she’s every man’s wet dream. Add to that her dark, soulful eyes, pouty lips, and a body covered in gorgeous art, and I knew I needed to make her mine. She’s a walking contradiction of sass and strength and determination, hidden by insecurity and self-doubt. She’s everything I could ever want or need, but she doesn’t see what I see. I want to take away her pain. To be the one to make her laugh, to make all her dreams come true. I need to prove to her that I’m not him, that no matter what, I’ll be right there beside her. Loving her. If only she could see herself through my eyes, she would understand we were made for each other.

Jax I wasn’t looking for love. I was too busy running my tattoo shop, Forbidden Ink. But then one day, I was invited out by Willow—the younger tattoo artist who works for me—and the chemistry between us was undeniable. That night, after we parted ways, I found her sleeping on the streets, so I insisted she come home with me. The more time I spend with her, getting to know her, the more I fall for her The only problem is that Willow has been through hell and back, losing everyone close to her, and the only chance I have at making her mine is to prove that I’m in this forever.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Nikki Ash comes FIVE swoon-worthy love stories. The Imperfect Love Series Complete Collection includes four full-length stand-alone novels PLUS a never before published bonus story! The Pickup (secret pregnancy): The woman Nick’s falling in love with believes in fairytales. She compares everything to a storybook and wants the happily-ever-after. Now it’s up to him to show Olivia it’s time they write their own story. Going Deep (enemies to lovers): For the past decade, football has been the only thing Killian’s allowed himself to commit to. That is until a beautiful, blue-eyed temptress steps into his limo to escort him to a charity function. Giselle is everything he wants in a woman. There’s just one problem. She’s not his for the taking. But that’s not going to stop him from trying to win her heart. On the Surface (single dad, second chance romance): For ten years, Camilla managed to hide behind the image of perfection. Only letting people see what’s on the surface. Until she ran into Jase. Now, every raw emotion, every shattered piece of her heart that she buried long ago is exposed, and no matter how hard she tries, she can’t keep the walls from crumbling. Through His Eyes (single mom, age gap romance): The moment Lachlan saw her walk through the door of Forbidden Ink, he knew Quinn was the one. With her wide hips, thick thighs, and perfect breasts, she’s every man’s wet dream. Add to that, her dark, soulful eyes, pouty lips, and a body covered in gorgeous art, and he knew he needed to make her his. \BONUS STORY\ Finding Our Tomorrow (age gap romance): Jax wasn’t looking for love. He was busy running his tattoo shop. But then one day he was invited out by Willow—the younger tattoo artist who works for him—and the chemistry between them was undeniable.