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January 3, 2025
My One & Goalie is LIVE!
He’s the bad boy of professional hockey.
She’s a struggling single mom.
What neither of them sees coming is each other.
I have a reputation—and it’s not a good one. I’m a fighter on the ice, a player in the sheets, and apparently that’s more trouble than my coach wants on his team.
After one too many run-ins with the press, my agent sends me to small-town Starlight Bay to rehab my image. A few well-placed articles and photo ops of me coaching a youth hockey team should get me back in everyone’s good graces quickly. Then I can leave this sleepy town behind for good.
What I don’t count on is falling hard for struggling single mom Rachel. She’s smart, funny, wildly gorgeous—and doesn’t even know it. And the bonus point? Her kid’s got real talent on the ice.
I shouldn’t shoot my shot with a single mom, but I can’t help myself. One night of red-hot passion leaves me wanting more, so much more. For the first time, there’s more to my life than hockey. Now I want a chance at forever with Rachel and her son.
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She’s a struggling single mom.
What neither of them sees coming is each other.
I have a reputation—and it’s not a good one. I’m a fighter on the ice, a player in the sheets, and apparently that’s more trouble than my coach wants on his team.
After one too many run-ins with the press, my agent sends me to small-town Starlight Bay to rehab my image. A few well-placed articles and photo ops of me coaching a youth hockey team should get me back in everyone’s good graces quickly. Then I can leave this sleepy town behind for good.
What I don’t count on is falling hard for struggling single mom Rachel. She’s smart, funny, wildly gorgeous—and doesn’t even know it. And the bonus point? Her kid’s got real talent on the ice.
I shouldn’t shoot my shot with a single mom, but I can’t help myself. One night of red-hot passion leaves me wanting more, so much more. For the first time, there’s more to my life than hockey. Now I want a chance at forever with Rachel and her son.
Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited
Amazon: https://amzn.to/48CTxD0
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4fAcLf2
December 17, 2024
My One and Goalie Excerpt
“How did you end up with the nickname the bad boy of hockey? Because—no offense—but you’ve been nothing but nice to me and Jett. Not exactly what I’d expect from a bad boy. Honestly, you seem kind of tame.”
Xander locks his eyes on mine, his face serious. “You haven’t seen me in action. They’re not talking about out in the general public.”
My face flames as I realize what he’s insinuating, hot embarrassment flushing my entire body.
“Oh. I see…” I stammer, an image of Xander in bed, possibly with multiple women, popping into my mind.
“On the ice, Rachel. They’re referring to my bad temper on the ice.”
Xander locks his eyes on mine, his face serious. “You haven’t seen me in action. They’re not talking about out in the general public.”
My face flames as I realize what he’s insinuating, hot embarrassment flushing my entire body.
“Oh. I see…” I stammer, an image of Xander in bed, possibly with multiple women, popping into my mind.
“On the ice, Rachel. They’re referring to my bad temper on the ice.”
October 10, 2024
Out of Bounds is LIVE!
A small town, coach's daughter, forbidden, football romance from bestselling author Kara Kendrick
Rule #1: Don’t date the football coach’s daughter
Rule #2: Don’t fall for your best friend
Rule #3: Definitely don’t do both
Some rules are made to be broken…
Sloane Carter.
The good girl with gorgeous curves and an easy smile. Also my best friend – and my high school football coach’s daughter.
She’s majorly off-limits.
I resisted temptation for years, focusing on football, college, and finally, a professional career in the league.
A decade later, I’m back in Thunder Creek after getting cut from my team. Standing on Coach Carter’s doorstep, I beg him to help me get my mojo back. After all, he is the winningest football coach in the state of Georgia.
Except I’m not the only one on a losing streak. Sloane’s back home reeling from a bad break-up. Next thing I know, I’m down the hall in the spare bedroom and things between us start to feel so high school—in all the right ways. The more time we spend together, the closer we get. Soon, plays are made and forbidden lines are crossed.
But when I finally get the call from a new team, a secret scandal threatens to shatter everything—including Sloane’s heart.
Will a Hail Mary be able to save this Happily Ever After?
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Amazon Worldwide: https://mybook.to/outofboundskk
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3Xaqhy6
Rule #1: Don’t date the football coach’s daughter
Rule #2: Don’t fall for your best friend
Rule #3: Definitely don’t do both
Some rules are made to be broken…
Sloane Carter.
The good girl with gorgeous curves and an easy smile. Also my best friend – and my high school football coach’s daughter.
She’s majorly off-limits.
I resisted temptation for years, focusing on football, college, and finally, a professional career in the league.
A decade later, I’m back in Thunder Creek after getting cut from my team. Standing on Coach Carter’s doorstep, I beg him to help me get my mojo back. After all, he is the winningest football coach in the state of Georgia.
Except I’m not the only one on a losing streak. Sloane’s back home reeling from a bad break-up. Next thing I know, I’m down the hall in the spare bedroom and things between us start to feel so high school—in all the right ways. The more time we spend together, the closer we get. Soon, plays are made and forbidden lines are crossed.
But when I finally get the call from a new team, a secret scandal threatens to shatter everything—including Sloane’s heart.
Will a Hail Mary be able to save this Happily Ever After?
Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited
Amazon Worldwide: https://mybook.to/outofboundskk
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3Xaqhy6
October 8, 2024
Out of Bounds Excerpt
I want to taste her, lick every last square inch of her body, lap at her juices until they coat my tongue. I want to touch her, caress her, pump my fingers into her tight p*ssy until she’s riding my hand, screaming for more. I want to sink into her, driving hard, pounding until I feel her muscles spasm around my hard c*ck and I explode inside her.
I want to make Sloane Carter mine. Right here, right now.
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I want to make Sloane Carter mine. Right here, right now.
Amazon Worldwide: https://mybook.to/outofboundskk
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3Xaqhy6
September 13, 2024
Out of Bounds Cover Reveal!
Releasing: October 10, 2024
A sexy small town, coach's daughter, forbidden, football romance from bestselling author Kara Kendrick
Rule #1: Don’t date the football coach’s daughter
Rule #2: Don’t fall for your best friend
Rule #3: Definitely don’t do both
Some rules are made to be broken…
Sloane Carter.
The good girl with gorgeous curves and an easy smile. Also my best friend – and my high school football coach’s daughter.
She’s majorly off-limits.
I resisted temptation for years, focusing on football, college, and finally, a professional career in the league.
A decade later, I’m back in Thunder Creek after getting cut from my team. Standing on Coach Carter’s doorstep, I beg him to help me get my mojo back. After all, he is the winningest football coach in the state of Georgia.
Except I’m not the only one on a losing streak. Sloane’s back home reeling from a bad break-up. Next thing I know, I’m down the hall in the spare bedroom and things between us start to feel so high school—in all the right ways. The more time we spend together, the closer we get. Soon, plays are made and forbidden lines are crossed.
But when I finally get the call from a new team, a secret scandal threatens to shatter everything—including Sloane’s heart.
Will a Hail Mary be able to save this Happily Ever After?
Pre-order your copy today!
Amazon Worldwide: https://mybook.to/outofboundskk
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3Xaqhy6
A sexy small town, coach's daughter, forbidden, football romance from bestselling author Kara Kendrick
Rule #1: Don’t date the football coach’s daughter
Rule #2: Don’t fall for your best friend
Rule #3: Definitely don’t do both
Some rules are made to be broken…
Sloane Carter.
The good girl with gorgeous curves and an easy smile. Also my best friend – and my high school football coach’s daughter.
She’s majorly off-limits.
I resisted temptation for years, focusing on football, college, and finally, a professional career in the league.
A decade later, I’m back in Thunder Creek after getting cut from my team. Standing on Coach Carter’s doorstep, I beg him to help me get my mojo back. After all, he is the winningest football coach in the state of Georgia.
Except I’m not the only one on a losing streak. Sloane’s back home reeling from a bad break-up. Next thing I know, I’m down the hall in the spare bedroom and things between us start to feel so high school—in all the right ways. The more time we spend together, the closer we get. Soon, plays are made and forbidden lines are crossed.
But when I finally get the call from a new team, a secret scandal threatens to shatter everything—including Sloane’s heart.
Will a Hail Mary be able to save this Happily Ever After?
Pre-order your copy today!
Amazon Worldwide: https://mybook.to/outofboundskk
Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3Xaqhy6
September 11, 2024
Sale!
Forever Wild by Kara Kendrick is on sale for the month of September!
Download Forever Wild for only $1.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTBMHBPW
Blurb:
Colt Wild. Cocky-as-hell, hot-as-sin professional stuntman and my older brother’s lifelong best friend.
And, unfortunately for me, my unexpected new roommate.
Coming home to Peach Springs, Georgia, to open a vintage resale shop, I’m thrilled to rent a retail space plus the apartment above. No one mentions the apartment comes with a tenant.
Now the two of us are forced to share the tiny space. And did I mention there’s only one bed?
The upside is Colt’s my live-in handyman. The downside is we’re spending day and night together while he recovers from an injury—and I never expected our chemistry to be off the charts.
He’s out of my league and totally off-limits. Plus, he doesn’t do relationships and is heading back to Hollywood as soon as his knee heals. But how can I say no to the mind-blowing moves of Peach Springs biggest playboy?
I’m tempting fate and I know it. It’s a terrible idea to fall for Colt, the wildest of the Wilds.
But I think it may be too late.
My heart’s on the line—and I want forever.
Download Forever Wild for only $1.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTBMHBPW
Blurb:
Colt Wild. Cocky-as-hell, hot-as-sin professional stuntman and my older brother’s lifelong best friend.
And, unfortunately for me, my unexpected new roommate.
Coming home to Peach Springs, Georgia, to open a vintage resale shop, I’m thrilled to rent a retail space plus the apartment above. No one mentions the apartment comes with a tenant.
Now the two of us are forced to share the tiny space. And did I mention there’s only one bed?
The upside is Colt’s my live-in handyman. The downside is we’re spending day and night together while he recovers from an injury—and I never expected our chemistry to be off the charts.
He’s out of my league and totally off-limits. Plus, he doesn’t do relationships and is heading back to Hollywood as soon as his knee heals. But how can I say no to the mind-blowing moves of Peach Springs biggest playboy?
I’m tempting fate and I know it. It’s a terrible idea to fall for Colt, the wildest of the Wilds.
But I think it may be too late.
My heart’s on the line—and I want forever.
August 14, 2024
New Series Covers AND a SALE!
Check out the gorgeous new covers for the Seaglass Beach series! Start the series for just 99¢ for a limited time!
Cover Design: Sarah Sentz, Enchanting Romance Designs
Included in the series:
Unmistakable: A Small Town Best Friend's Brother Romance - On Sale for 99¢
Unstoppable: A Small Town Enemies-to-Lovers Romance
Unrivaled: A Small Town Military Romance
Undone: A Small Town Grumpy Cowboy Romance
Download your copies today!
Amazon: https://mybook.to/SeaglassBeach
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Cover Design: Sarah Sentz, Enchanting Romance Designs
Included in the series:
Unmistakable: A Small Town Best Friend's Brother Romance - On Sale for 99¢
Unstoppable: A Small Town Enemies-to-Lovers Romance
Unrivaled: A Small Town Military Romance
Undone: A Small Town Grumpy Cowboy Romance
Download your copies today!
Amazon: https://mybook.to/SeaglassBeach
Amazon Paperbacks: https://bit.ly/3SGkE9J
June 27, 2024
Starlight Bay A Man of the Month Collection is now LIVE!
Starlight Bay: A Man of the Month Collection by Kara Kendrick is now live!
A steamy collection featuring small town, single dad, age gap, sports romance novellas by best selling author Kara Kendrick
Head to Starlight Bay and get swept away with these three enchanting stories!
In New Year's Renovations, a former pro hockey player-turned-contractor swears off love in the new year—until he meets his latest client! But will their connection survive a renovation and a blizzard?
In Stars & Sparks Forever, a single dad divorce attorney needs a last-minute nanny. But sparks fly when his son's much-younger swim instructor takes the job. Will his jaded view of love cost him a chance with the right woman?
In Mr. Right Under the Mistletoe, celebrate a hometown holiday with a pro football star and the team publicist—his ex-girlfriend! He convinces her to play along with a fake engagement, but can he convince her to give them a real shot at forever?
Each novella includes a bonus recipe, plus bonus scenes for Stars & Sparks Forever and Mr. Right Under the Mistletoe!
Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited
https://mybook.to/StarlightBay
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3KVh2MH
A steamy collection featuring small town, single dad, age gap, sports romance novellas by best selling author Kara Kendrick
Head to Starlight Bay and get swept away with these three enchanting stories!
In New Year's Renovations, a former pro hockey player-turned-contractor swears off love in the new year—until he meets his latest client! But will their connection survive a renovation and a blizzard?
In Stars & Sparks Forever, a single dad divorce attorney needs a last-minute nanny. But sparks fly when his son's much-younger swim instructor takes the job. Will his jaded view of love cost him a chance with the right woman?
In Mr. Right Under the Mistletoe, celebrate a hometown holiday with a pro football star and the team publicist—his ex-girlfriend! He convinces her to play along with a fake engagement, but can he convince her to give them a real shot at forever?
Each novella includes a bonus recipe, plus bonus scenes for Stars & Sparks Forever and Mr. Right Under the Mistletoe!
Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited
https://mybook.to/StarlightBay
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3KVh2MH
April 4, 2024
Forever Wild is LIVE!
𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞
🩵 Brother’s Best Friend
🩵 Forced Proximity
🩵 Small Town
🩵 Enemies to Lovers
🩵 One Bed
🩵 Cheating Ex
🩵 He’s a Stuntman
🩵 Good Girl/Bad Boy
🩵 DIY/Reno
𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗 is book 5 in 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦 series. Available now on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://mybook.to/ForeverWild
𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥𝗕
Colt Wild. Cocky-as-hell, hot-as-sin professional stuntman and my older brother’s lifelong best friend.
And, unfortunately for me, my unexpected new roommate.
Coming home to Peach Springs, Georgia, to open a vintage resale shop, I’m thrilled to rent a retail space plus the apartment above. No one mentions the apartment comes with a tenant.
Now the two of us are forced to share the tiny space. And did I mention there’s only one bed?
The upside is Colt’s my live-in handyman. The downside is we’re spending day and night together while he recovers from an injury—and I never expected our chemistry to be off the charts.
He’s out of my league and totally off-limits. Plus, he doesn’t do relationships and is heading back to Hollywood as soon as his knee heals. But how can I say no to the mind-blowing moves of Peach Springs biggest playboy?
I’m tempting fate and I know it. It’s a terrible idea to fall for Colt, the wildest of the Wilds.
But I think it may be too late.
My heart’s on the line—and I want forever.
🩵 Brother’s Best Friend
🩵 Forced Proximity
🩵 Small Town
🩵 Enemies to Lovers
🩵 One Bed
🩵 Cheating Ex
🩵 He’s a Stuntman
🩵 Good Girl/Bad Boy
🩵 DIY/Reno
𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗 is book 5 in 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦 series. Available now on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.
𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://mybook.to/ForeverWild
𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥𝗕
Colt Wild. Cocky-as-hell, hot-as-sin professional stuntman and my older brother’s lifelong best friend.
And, unfortunately for me, my unexpected new roommate.
Coming home to Peach Springs, Georgia, to open a vintage resale shop, I’m thrilled to rent a retail space plus the apartment above. No one mentions the apartment comes with a tenant.
Now the two of us are forced to share the tiny space. And did I mention there’s only one bed?
The upside is Colt’s my live-in handyman. The downside is we’re spending day and night together while he recovers from an injury—and I never expected our chemistry to be off the charts.
He’s out of my league and totally off-limits. Plus, he doesn’t do relationships and is heading back to Hollywood as soon as his knee heals. But how can I say no to the mind-blowing moves of Peach Springs biggest playboy?
I’m tempting fate and I know it. It’s a terrible idea to fall for Colt, the wildest of the Wilds.
But I think it may be too late.
My heart’s on the line—and I want forever.
March 21, 2024
Forever Wild Excerpt
How am I supposed to live with this guy? Besides the fact that he irritates the stew out of me, his Adonis-like body’s having some kind of effect on my nether region and I do not like it one little bit.
Fine. Maybe a teensy bit.
But there’s no way in hell I’m ever acting on it.
Because he’s my brother’s best friend. And a known panty-melting charmer who will say all the right things, do all the right things, then leave you high and dry in the morning.
No, thank you.
I’ve had just about all I can handle of loser guys. The last thing in the world I need is to get tied up with Colt Wild.
A wild Wild.
Maybe the wildest of the Wilds.
Fine. Maybe a teensy bit.
But there’s no way in hell I’m ever acting on it.
Because he’s my brother’s best friend. And a known panty-melting charmer who will say all the right things, do all the right things, then leave you high and dry in the morning.
No, thank you.
I’ve had just about all I can handle of loser guys. The last thing in the world I need is to get tied up with Colt Wild.
A wild Wild.
Maybe the wildest of the Wilds.
