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The Huntress and the Half-Back
A Victorian Historical Sports Romance
2026
First Published
4.71
Average Rating
284
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She swore never to trust him. He swore to protect her anyway. Jonny Tate only wants a decent life—clerking by day, playing football by night, and keeping out of trouble. But trouble finds him anyway when the ledger he stole from ruthless crime lord Charles Blackwood makes him a marked man. Now, Blackwood’s brutal lieutenant, Gideon Sharp, is closing in. Ada Jones has secrets of her own—including the fact that she’s the one who ended Blackwood’s reign for good. After years of being promised to a faithless suitor, she’s done letting anyone dictate her life… least of all Jonny Tate and his dangerous world. But when their families’ long feud forces them into an uneasy alliance, sparks fly. Between mistrust, scandal, and Gideon’s relentless pursuit, Jonny and Ada find themselves drawn together against all odds. And as the football season races toward its final match, their hearts are on the line right along with the game. Can a half-back and a huntress outrun the shadows of their pasts—or will love prove the boldest risk of all?

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Author

Ellie St. Clair
Ellie St. Clair
Author · 64 books

Ellie has always loved reading, writing, and history. For many years she has written short stories, non-fiction, and has worked on her true love and passion—romance novels. In every era there is the chance for romance, and Ellie enjoys exploring many different time periods, cultures, and geographic locations. No matter when or where, love can always prevail. She has a particular soft spot for the bad boys of history, and loves a strong heroine in her stories. The lake is Ellie’s happy place, and when she’s not writing, she is spending time with her son, her Husky/Border Collie cross, and her own dashing duke. She loves reading—of course—as well as running, biking, and summers at the lake. Ellie loves hearing from her readers! Email her at ellie@prairielilypress.com. Contact her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/elliestclair, and sign up for her mailing list at http://www.prairielilypress.com/ellie....

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