<P><B>Kennedy Ryan presents book three in the Hoops series. A deeply emotional standalone romance set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion.</B></P><P>Divorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad.</P><P>Cheated on betrayed exposed. My perfect life blew up in my face and I'm still picking up the pieces. The last thing I need is her.</P><P>A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can't resist.</P><P>Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a wrench in my plans from the moment our eyes meet. I promised myself I wouldn't trust a woman again but I've never wanted anyone the way I want Lo. She's not the plan I made but she's the risk I have to take.</P><P>A warrior. A baller. The one they call Gladiator.</P><P>Kenan Ross charged into my life smelling all good looking even better and snatching my breath from the moment we met. The last thing I need is him. I’m working on me. Facing my pain and conquering my demons. I've seen what trusting a man gets you.</p><P>I. Don't. Have. Time. For. This.</P><P>But he just keeps coming for me. Keeps knocking down my defenses and stealing my excuses one by one. He never gives up and now...I'm not sure I want him to.</P>