HOOPS Shorts: A HOOPS Novella Collection - Kennedy Ryan

n nTwo novellas from Kennedy Ryan's critically-acclaimed HOOPS Series!n n nn nFull-Court Pressn nAvery + Deck's Storyn n nn nMacKenzie Decker was a question Avery never got to ask, much less answer.n nThey met when she was a young reporter fueled by ambition, and the ink on Deck's first NBA contract was barely dry. Years later, they've climbed so high and lost so much, but one thing hasn't changed. The attraction that simmered between them in a locker room before is still there. With success like theirs, everything has been possible... except them.n nBut that was then.n nThe only question is...what about now?n n nn n nn nFast Break n nQuinn + Ean's Storyn n nn nQuinnn nI was a world-class runner once.n nMy dreams had wings spun from wind and speed.n nEvery time out of the blocks was a glorious flight.n nBut then I crashed and burned.n nWhen I lost my leg, I thought it was the finish linen nLittle did I know, life was just beginningn nNow they call me America's Titanium Sweetheart.n n(What can I say? It tested well. LOL)n nThe life I thought was over is moving so fast.n nI have my own gym, a fitness app, a clothing line, and an endless trail of endorsements.n nOne thing there's never time for? Love.n nOne thing I don't have time for? Games.n nCome real, or don't come at all. In a field full of players, I'm looking for a real one.n nOtherwise, I won't stop.n n nn nEann nI had hoops dreams. I wanted to be like Mike, jump like Magic and soar like Dr. J.n nBut a college injury grounded me. What I thought was game over, actually opened up a whole new world.n nFast forward to now. I'm coaching some of the NBA's best.n nThey call me The Machine because I'm obsessed with stats and data, and my near-photographic memory means I remember every play.n nI see the court clearly. But I never saw her coming. Quinn Barrow stops me in my tracks.n nPursuing my first championship, there's been no time for love.n nI'm more than willing to chase her, but will she slow down long enough to be caught?n