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World Cup
World Cup
Series · 5 books · 2021-2022
By
F.A. Ray
Books in series
#1
Yellow Card
2021
"He was my greatest rival. And my greatest love." Carter and Mateo have always been rivals on the soccer pitch. Since the time they were in high school, they've competed for the top spot - and attempted to ignore the heat simmering between them. The 2024 Olympics breaks their resolve. Far from home, their passions spill over into frantic hook-ups whenever and wherever they can find time. But Mateo insists on keeping the affair a secret, terrified that passion will get in the way of winning a gold medal. Carter believes they can have both. But it will take more than a couple hot escapades to sell Mateo on the idea that they can have love and a gold medal in Tokyo. "Yellow Card" is a sweet and spicy mm sports romance about childhood friends who became rivals and later lovers. It is low angst and high heat with a guaranteed HEA.
#2
Out of Bounds
2022
"Tell me what you want, daddy." When Keith calls the hotline, it's out of pure, lonely desperation. He's leaving soon to help the U.S. men's soccer team at the Olympics. He never expects to recognize the voice poring filthy promises into his ear and calling him "daddy." Juro knows the guy who called him is Keith. He'd know that voice anywhere. Keith is the one who left and broke his heart, now he's asking Juro to get him off over the phone. Juro is enough of a professional to do his job, but that doesn't stop the calls from hurting. Keith is willing to give this a second chance - in person. A real relationship. But Juro isn't so sure he can forget the pain in their past. A purely physical connection is one thing. Catching feelings for the guy who already broke his heart is another. "Out of Bounds" is a high heat mm sports romance about best friends who drifted apart and need a second chance. It is low angst and high heat with a guaranteed HEA.
#2.5
Black and Honey
2022
From the second Alejandro spotted Blair in a bar in Tokyo, he was enthralled. There's something about the quiet, unassuming Blair that renders Alejandro absolutely powerless. A casual invitation to Blair's hotel room leads to a night unlike anything Alejandro has experienced before. He's never been ordered to wear lingerie and get down on his knees - but he likes it. He likes it a lot. Whatever Blair tells him to do next, he's eager to obey. "Black and Honey" is a quick read that provides a steamy prequel to "Give and Go." However, both stories also stand on their own. It is very high heat with kink elements. It is low angst and high heat with a guaranteed HEA.
#3
Give and Go
2022
"I've never been tied up and spanked, but for him, I'd say yes to just about anything." Alejandro goes home from the 2024 Olympics with a silver medal in soccer - and a hunger for the man who put him on his knees. He never had someone dress him in lingerie and order him to his knees. But now he has a taste for more. Blair talks about ropes, about paddles, about safe words and boundaries and pushing the limits. Alejandro doesn't even know what half the weird toys in Blair's arsenal do. But he's eager to try. Maybe a little too eager. With his movie-star looks and perfect athlete's body, Alejandro isn't used to hearing no. He'll travel the world and uproot his career if that's what it takes to get what he wants. But Blair is carrying baggage from his past that makes him want to stop Alejandro long before either of them hit the edge. Together, they'll push past boundaries they didn't even realize they had. "Give and Go" is a high-heat nerd/jock mm sports romance with steamy BDSM scenes. It is low angst and high heat with a guaranteed HEA.
#4
Back Pass
2022
Sure he was my coach, but why would I let a little thing like that stop me from getting what I want? Jacob returns from winning a gold medal for soccer in the Tokyo Olympics feeling like he’s finally getting the recognition he deserves in his sport. And boy, is it paying off. He can have anyone he wants, any time he wants. When his carefree, playboy lifestyle results in a preventable injury, Jacob flees home to Texas to nurse his wounds. He gets an unexpected visit from his former Olympic coach, Hector Hernandez. And damn, is Hector ever looking good. Salt-and-pepper hair, a rocking body and eyes that soften with understanding when Jacob vents about his frustrations. Jacob desperately wants to turn this into more than friendly advice from a former coach. Hector could be more. He should be more. So why in the world is he holding back? Jacob is used to getting what he wants. And he wants Hector. Bad. Something like age or shyness isn’t going to keep Jacob from his goal. "Back Pass" is a high-heat age gap mm sports romance featuring a retired coach and his former player. It is low angst and high heat with a guaranteed HEA.
Author
F.A. Ray
Author · 25 books