Scoring off the Field - Paperback

About Scoring off the Field

Tennyson Clark is getting a life. First step: quitting her job as assistant to Dominic Anderson, star quarterback for the Washington Warriors, her best friend ... and the man she's been secretly in love with for years. But since the gorgeous, if overprotective playboy has only ever seen her as his BFF, she's finally ready to relinquish her tattered fantasy and move on. Enter steps two and three: new job and new man.

Football is Dominic's life, and with his contract soon up for renewal, all his focus needs to be on the game. But Tennyson-dependable, logical Tennyson- is making that next to impossible with her mysterious new job and her sudden interest in online dating. He doesn't do relationships. But the thought of another man touching her sexier-than-hell curves has him suddenly wanting more from his best friend.

Indulging in hot, dirty, what's-my-name sex with no strings and lots of benefits is simple, uncomplicated...until it's not.

Story Features

This contemporary romance follows Tennyson and Dominic as they navigate the shift from friendship to something deeper. Set against the backdrop of professional football, the story explores workplace dynamics, unrequited love that becomes requited, and the complications that arise when best friends cross the line.

The novel features an alpha male quarterback hero, a determined heroine ready to move forward with her life, and the tension that builds when both characters realize what they've been missing. The Washington Warriors setting provides an authentic sports romance atmosphere with locker room drama and contract negotiations adding stakes to the relationship.

Perfect For Readers Who Love

Readers seeking African-American romance with multicultural representation will find authentic characters and relationships. The friends-to-lovers trope delivers emotional depth as years of hidden feelings surface. Sports romance fans get an insider view of professional football life, while workplace romance elements add professional tension to personal desire.

This standalone novel by Naima Simone offers a complete story with no cliffhangers. The paperback format provides a satisfying reading experience for contemporary romance enthusiasts who appreciate character-driven narratives with heat and heart.