Second Kick
(2026)(The first book in the Southern Knights Football Family series)
A novel by Elsie James
steamy, small-town, second-chance romance, curvy woman, small town, football romantic comedy
He was her first love and her worst heartbreak. Now he’s back in town and playing for keeps.
Southern Knights Football Family Book One
Griffin Callahan was never lucky in love. But he had money, fame, and record-breaking charm… Until one bad decision shattered his career. Now, he’s back in Charleston, trying to rebuild his reputation and running straight into Jess Hartley, the only woman he’s never been able to forget.
Jess swore she’d never fall for an athlete again. She learned the hard way. Love and football don’t mix. But when her boss assigns her to rehab Griffin’s career-ending injury, she’s stuck with the man who left her behind.
She’s determined to keep things professional. He’s never played by the rules. Small-town gossip sparks a fake engagement rumor, and the whole football team bets on their reunion. The lines between rivalry and passion blur. But Griffin isn’t just here to win back his career. He’s here to win back the only woman he’s ever loved.
You'''re officially invited to join the Southern Knights Football Family where the women are curvy, the secrets are steamy, and every play ends in a touchdown.
Welcome to the South, where the football sizzles, the gossip never quits, and these scandal-scarred pros are about to face the biggest plays of their lives… off the field. They are the golden boys of the gridiron: adored, reckless, untouchable. But when the spotlight turns brutal, they realize love is the only prize worth winning.
This series is packed with:
🏈 Cocky football stars who fall hard
🔥 Second chances, steamy chemistry, and laugh-out-loud banter
💋 Curvy, confident heroines who don’t play games
📣 Small-town meddling and fake dating chaos
💍 Happily ever afters guaranteed in every standalone
If you love sports romance with heart, heat, and a whole lot of Southern sass, grab your copy and start reading tonight!
Genre: Romance
He was her first love and her worst heartbreak. Now he’s back in town and playing for keeps.
Southern Knights Football Family Book One
Griffin Callahan was never lucky in love. But he had money, fame, and record-breaking charm… Until one bad decision shattered his career. Now, he’s back in Charleston, trying to rebuild his reputation and running straight into Jess Hartley, the only woman he’s never been able to forget.
Jess swore she’d never fall for an athlete again. She learned the hard way. Love and football don’t mix. But when her boss assigns her to rehab Griffin’s career-ending injury, she’s stuck with the man who left her behind.
She’s determined to keep things professional. He’s never played by the rules. Small-town gossip sparks a fake engagement rumor, and the whole football team bets on their reunion. The lines between rivalry and passion blur. But Griffin isn’t just here to win back his career. He’s here to win back the only woman he’s ever loved.
You'''re officially invited to join the Southern Knights Football Family where the women are curvy, the secrets are steamy, and every play ends in a touchdown.
Welcome to the South, where the football sizzles, the gossip never quits, and these scandal-scarred pros are about to face the biggest plays of their lives… off the field. They are the golden boys of the gridiron: adored, reckless, untouchable. But when the spotlight turns brutal, they realize love is the only prize worth winning.
This series is packed with:
🏈 Cocky football stars who fall hard
🔥 Second chances, steamy chemistry, and laugh-out-loud banter
💋 Curvy, confident heroines who don’t play games
📣 Small-town meddling and fake dating chaos
💍 Happily ever afters guaranteed in every standalone
If you love sports romance with heart, heat, and a whole lot of Southern sass, grab your copy and start reading tonight!
Genre: Romance
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