Off the Playbook

A steamy sports romance novella featuring a sexy, swoon-worthy football player who knows how to cross the goal line.Jana
I’m a marketing assistant whose dreams of a promotion were just crushed, leaving me frustrated and disappointed. Desperate for a distraction, I turn to Gavin McGraw, a cocky, confident football player with whom I share a complicated history.I anticipate a single, steamy night with my former hookup, but Gavin surprises me by offering more. As I get caught up in my feelings for him, I can't ignore the uncertainty lingering from our past relationship, especially considering Gavin's mysterious disappearance during the off-season.Off the Playbook is a second chance romance novella previously published in the Between Hearts: A Romance Anthology.Buy now on Amazon.
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Holding On

Love isn’t the hard part. Holding on is.Micah
Getting drafted as a pro quarterback should be the best moment of my life. And mostly, it is. But as I stand on that stage holding up my new jersey, cameras flashing, the one thing missing from my new life is the girl who matters most. Abby’s still in L.A., finishing her degree at SCU, still everything I want, and I’m halfway across the country. Late-night calls and stolen weekends aren’t enough anymore. I want her here. I want us. But how do I ask her to give up her future to be part of mine?Abby
Micah was made for the lights, the stadiums, the headlines. I’m proud of him. But no one warns you how lonely it is to be left behind. I love him, but while he’s chasing his dream, I’m still figuring out mine, and every mile between us feels heavier than the last. Everyone says long distance is just another challenge, but what if love isn’t enough?He’s fighting to bring me closer.
I’m scared we’re drifting apart.
And neither of us knows if we’re playing for the same future.Immerse yourself in Holding On, a heartfelt short story about love, distance, and what it takes to stay connected when everything around you is changing.Holding On was previously featured in the To L.A. With Love charity anthology. Check out my bonus content to read this story.
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Playing for Keeps

She’s chasing her next gold medal. He’s gunning for a championship ring. Love wasn’t part of the game plan.Ainsley
I’ve spent my life training for greatness. As an Olympic gold medalist and the face of women’s soccer, I don’t have time for distractions, especially not the arrogant quarterback who thinks charm is a substitute for substance.Ryder
I’m used to winning on the field and off. When a charity soccer game lands me face-to-face with the fiercely talented and stunningly competitive Ainsley, I’m instantly intrigued. She’s not impressed by my fame, not swayed by my cocky grin, and she’s not interested in mixing business with pleasure.But sparks fly faster than either of us expect, and when a Vegas trip throws us together again, resisting temptation gets a whole lot harder.We’re both used to putting our careers first. But in a game where hearts are on the line, will either of us be willing to play for keeps?

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She's Not in the Playbook

The one rule he's meant to break.Emmy
I despise athletes, especially Grey Alexander. He's the cocky wide receiver who once ghosted me, and I should know better than to fall for him again. I’m trying to move forward and figure out what I want to study instead of doing what my dad expects. The last thing I need is him back in my life.But Grey has a way of showing up where I least expect him—offering to tutor me, making me laugh, and reminding me how easy it is between us. The chemistry is dangerous and undeniable. Grey insists he doesn’t do relationships, and I don’t trust him not to walk away when things get complicated.Grey
Football is everything to me. It's my passion, my focus, my future. After my last relationship left me burned, I made a rule: no dating, no distractions. Love doesn’t belong in my game plan.Until Emmy.Wanting her is risky. Letting myself care is even worse. When we agree to a temporary arrangement that keeps things casual and uncomplicated, I tell myself I can handle it.I can’t.As our feelings deepen and lines blur, the one rule I swore I’d never break becomes impossible to follow.She’s Not in the Playbook is a steamy second-chance college sports romance filled with passion, longing, and a casual situation that was never supposed to become something real.Follow She's Not in the Playbook on Goodreads.

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The Second Half

A steamy vacation romance featuring a sexy NFL player and the girl he couldn’t forget.Chloe
Escaping to Key West for a bachelorette party on a luxury yacht sounded like the perfect way to unwind after my career went down in flames. Then Liam Davenport shows up. The football star and the man I left behind for my dream job. He's the last person I want to be trapped on a boat with for a week. But the sun, the sea, and the old sparks between us are hard to resist.Liam
A few days with old friends, a bachelor party on the water, and a chance to relax after the season. That was the plan until Chloe walks in, looking like every memory I never shook. It’s been two years, and she’s the one who got away. But now I wonder if it’s time to risk everything to make her mine again. Can I convince her to give us one more shot before this boat docks, or will I lose her all over again?Dive into The Second Half, a sexy, sun-soaked romance where two hearts navigate uncharted waters, risking it all for love that’s never fully faded.Follow The Second Half on Goodreads.

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About

HL Miller is a romance author who draws inspiration from both sports and love, blending the two in her steamy novels featuring cocky, irresistible athletes. Residing in the DC area, she is a loyal Commanders fan (though she maintains that the Washington Football Team was a superior name). When she's not immersed in reading or sports, she enjoys indulging in Asian dramas and sci-fi adventures.Sign up for my newsletter

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Bonus Materials

Off the Playbook

Read a scene from Gavin's point of view.
Buy Off the Playbook on Amazon.

Holding On

Read the short story previously published in a charity anthology now available here for free.
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