Hard to Hold: An Emotional, Soccer Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Standalone Kincade Sisters Romance in the Play Hard Series

· JKB Publishing, LLC
4.7
26 reviews
Ebook
6
Pages

About this ebook

New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg, is back with a heartfelt, standalone romance and a new hero to steal your heart . . . 

The contract with Major League Soccer was supposed to help repair my damaged reputation.

Then I discovered that I’d made a deal with the devil: the player I’m supposed to recruit is none other than the bad boy, star Premier League footballer, Rush McKenzie. 

British. Tattooed. Sexy. A man currently at the center of a huge scandal.

The goal? To convince him to stay in the States.

But what’s wrong with a little fun in the meantime? No strings. No sweet nothings. Just a way to pass the time while we’re both struggling to prove our true selves to the world. 

If someone found out our relationship was anything more than professional, it would only serve to prove all our critics right. 

***

I never should have agreed to take the fall. 

But I did and I’m a man of my word. 

Even if it means risking everything I’ve worked for. 

The only bright side is Lennox Kincade.  

Gorgeous. Defiant. Rumor-tainted. Totally off-limits. 

Sharing a house with the gorgeous sports agent should have been a fun distraction from the turmoil. Someone to help pass the time while the tensions back home die down. 

But what started as nothing, ends up as something I never saw coming.


Read what others are saying about New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg:

“. . . riveting, sexy and pulsing with energy. And I can't wait for more!" - Lauren Blakely, #1 NYT bestsellingauthor

“An irresistibly hot romance that stays with you long after you finish the book.” - Jennifer L. Armentrout, # 1 NYT bestselling author 

“Captivating, emotional, and sizzling hot!” — S. C. Stephens , #1 NYT bestselling author

“Bromberg is a master at turning up the heat!”  — Katy Evans, NYT bestselling author

“K. Bromberg is the master of making hearts race and pulses pound.” — Jay Crownover, NYT bestsellingauthor 

“She has the most delicious heroes in the book world! A master storyteller!!” — Pepper Winters, NYTbestselling author 

“K. Bromberg writes the perfect romance, packed with steam, sizzle, and soul. — Ella James, USA Todaybestselling author 

"Super charged heat and full of heart. Bromberg aces it from the first page to the last." – Kylie Scott, NYTbestselling author

“Bromberg reminds you why this series was the phenomenon it is. Sexy, heartwarming, and so much more.” – Corinne Michaels, NYT bestselling author

". . . everything you want in a romance; sexy, sweet, and amazingly perfect." —KL Grayson, USA Today bestselling author

". . . everything you’ve ever wanted in a romance. Simply unputdownable." – Helena Hunting, NYT bestsellingauthor


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Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Nicholas Sparks, Maya Banks, Penelope Sky, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Fox, Lexi Blake, EL James, Carrie Ann Ryan, Lani Lynn Vale, Chelle Bliss, Sarina Bowen, Penelope Ward, Nora Roberts, Marie Force, Melanie Harlow, Corinne Michaels, Laurelin Paige, Lauren Blakely, Lexy Ryan, Audrey Carlan, Melissa Foster, Kristen Proby, Devney Perry, Susan Stoker, Tessa Bailey, Jana Aston, Sally Thorne, Christina Lauren, Kristan Higgins, Elle Kennedy, Anna Todd, Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr, Julia Kent, Sylvia Day, K.A. Linde, Catherine Cowles, Jill Shalvis, J. Daniels, Jessica Hawkins, Rachel VanDyken, Jodi Ellen Malpas, L.J. Shen, Natasha Madison, Kylie Scott, Kennedy Ryan

Ratings and reviews

4.7
26 reviews
Jo Webb
December 1, 2020
Rush is my new favourite!!!!! We are back with the ladies (and Dad!) of Kincade Sports Management and it's Lennox's turn at a HEA. We find out so much more about this middle sister and I love getting into her story and how she finds being an attractive woman in a male-dominated career. Kristy touched on some sensitive topics and did it with class. Rush's back story damn near broke my heart. Seeing how badly he wanted his life to turn around and how he did it was awe inspiring. The man he has grown up to be is living his best life.....well, almost. I loved seeing these two in their element and the chemistry between them was OFF THE CHARTS!! A wonderful ride of finding the one who quiets the restlessness and makes you the best version of yourself.
1 person found this review helpful
katie murrock
December 4, 2020
Bromberg has a way of writing characters that leave a little bit of themselves with you. Who knew that fictional characters could invade your heart and almost become living breathing people. Like friends you’ve kind of lost touch with but think of them fondly and often wonder what they’re up to, how they’re doing. Lennox and Rush are those friends. This story was able to help me escape and get lost in their world. The writing is top notch, the characters are complex and well written. The angst is palpable. I love strong characters who have a bit of internal struggle. I know I will be listening to the audio as well!!
Donna norman
December 10, 2020
I’m really enjoying this newest series of books from K Bromberg. Getting to know the Kincades. This book is Lennox and Rush, who meet through a mutual friend ! The book follows their story and involves the rest of the girls and daddy from KSM. Lennox is not a wallflower, but has a heart of good and trust especially relationship trust doesn’t come easy ! Rush is a famous footballer from the U.K. and has a hard time with trust and loyalty ! Watching the two come together is brilliant ! Love Kristy’s writing style and this book is no exception x 4 Stars Diz x

About the author

New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary romance novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines and damaged heroes who we love to hate but can’t help to love.


A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs and soccer practices, more often than not with her laptop in tow and her mind scattered in too many different directions. 


Since publishing her first book on a whim in 2013, Kristy has sold over one and a half million copies of her books across eighteen different countries and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over thirty times. Her Driven trilogy (Driven, Fueled, and Crashed) is currently being adapted for film by the streaming platform, Passionflix, with the first movie (Driven) out now.


With her imagination always in overdrive, she is currently scheming, plotting, and swooning over her latest hero. You can find out more about him or chat with Kristy on any of her social media accounts. The easiest way to stay up to date on new releases and upcoming novels is to sign up for her newsletter (http://bit.ly/254MWtI) or follow her on Bookbub (http://smarturl.it/KBrombergBB)







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