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The Tough Love Groom: Sweet, Christian Romance Kindle Edition

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 475 ratings

A superstar quarterback who pays someone to buy him at a bachelor auction. A beautiful public relations woman who doesn't have time for entitled quarterbacks. Will a horrible fake date bring expose the truth?
Texas Titan quarterback, Kade Kincaid, affectionately known by his fans as Zeus, doesn’t want to go to some stupid bachelor auction, and he really doesn’t want some newbie PR rep babysitting him, but a crazed, supermodel stalker won’t leave him alone and he needs someone to block for him. Felicity Song has plans for her PR career, and babysitting a spoiled quarterback billionaire wasn’t one of them. When he demands she ‘fake’ buy him at the auction or risk losing her job, she takes the assignment with one demand, she will NOT go on a date with him. Too bad Zeus is as cocky as his namesake and won’t let her off the hook. When she plans a perfectly horrible date full of activities Kade hates, she’s blindsided when he agrees to actually jump out of a plane with her and even more surprised when he kisses her. Good thing she slaps him and discovers… this Greek God’s flesh is just as fragile as any other mortal man. When a tragedy strikes Felicity and Kade steps up to help her, she has to make a choice: lose her one shot at love…or do the one thing she’s told herself she would never do again.
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Cami Checketts, Jennifer Youngblood, and I love Texas and had the best time setting our recent books in this beautiful state. We decided together to donate a portion of the proceeds from the Texas Titan Romances to help those impacted by the recent hurricanes. 

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076PSDMKP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ArchStone Ink (October 22, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3215 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 475 ratings

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Taylor Hart
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★ USA TODAY BESTSELLER, AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR, and TOP KINDLE ALL STAR! ★

Taylor Hart writes inspirational and Christian romance and is a best-selling author of over eighty-five books with fans in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and all over the world.

A note from the author:

Thanks for visiting my Amazon page.

I wanted to tell something meaningful about myself, but let's start with the important stuff--I love swoon-worthy heroes. The kind of heroes that are strong and would take a bullet for you, but also want to open your door and listen to you pour out your heart.

What else? I grew up moving. If you’ve read my books, you won’t be surprised by this. I have a lot of moving themes through my books centered around characters experiencing pain from someone moving.

It was hard. But, I believe there’s always a seed of good that comes out of everything hard, so I think the best thing that came from it was that I learned to love books.

And I had to learn a lot of mad skills on friend making. It gave me a love of people…good people, compassionate people. Interesting people of all kinds.

What else about me? I am a mother and wife! I have four amazing boys that are like little ninjas running around. I love them so much and I’m so grateful for my amazing husband who doesn’t get intimidated by all the billionaire men in my life.

I have a fierce love of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for Him and for the healing and forgiveness I’ve gotten to experience in my life. This is a theme in many of my books.

I love being an American. I am so proud of the men and women that support and preserve our freedom. This is another theme you will find in my books.

I am so grateful for my fans and for the support and love you all show me! Don’t stop reading!

Hugs-

Taylor

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Here is a list of Taylor's books, grouped by series:

South Port Beach Romances

The Stone Family Inn **Rights optioned for movie--stay tuned!**

The Stone Family Heart

The Stone Family Lighthouse

The Stone Family Haven

The Stone Family Treasure

The Fake Dating Deal

The Wedding Planner

The Pretend Christmas Fiance

The Cross Brother Romances

Porter

Colt

Jagger Family Romances

Secret Undercover Amnesia Billionaire

Secret Undercover Jamaica Billionaire

Secret Undercover Vanlife Billionaire

Secret Undercover Cowboy Billionaire

Secret Undercover Navy SEAL Billionaire

The Knight Brother Romances

Flirting with your FBI Heartbreaker

Flirting with your Hollywood Heartbreaker

Flirting with your Ex Best Friend Billionaire Fake Fiance

Flirting with your Single Neighbor

Hardman Brother's Ranch Romance:

Her Hidden Falls Anti-Hero Cowboy: A Sweet Brother's Romance

Her Hidden Falls Doctor Cowboy: A Sweet Brother's Romance

Her Hidden Falls Ex Military Cowboy: A Sweet Brother's Romance

Her Hidden Falls Bronc Riding Cowboy: A Sweet Brother's Romance

Her Hidden Falls Bodyguard Cowboy: A Sweet Brother's Romance

Texas Titan Romances (I recommend this order to read them)

Texas Titan Romances

The Tough Love Groom

The Second Chance Groom

The Dream Groom

The Prince Charming Groom

The Good Groom (A Brady Brother’s Romance)

Navy Seal Romances

The Broken Warrior

The Found Warrior

Bachelor Billionaire Romance Series (I recommend this order to read them)

The Football Groom

The Country Groom

The Unfinished Groom

The Barefoot Groom

The Masquerading Groom

The Christmas Groom

Rescue Me (Park City Firefighter Romances--Cross over with Bachelor Billionaire Romances) (Freestone Brother Romances)

The Lost Groom (Freestone Brother Romances)

The Undercover Groom (Freestone Brother Romances)

The Lone Star Groom

Last Play Romance Series

Book 1 Last Play

Book 2 The Rookie

Book 3 Just Play

Book 4 A Player for Christmas

Book 5 Pass Interference

Book 6 End Zone

Book 7 Hail Mary

Book 8 The Perfect Catch

Snow Valley Romances

A Christmas in Snow Valley: The Christmas Eve Kiss

Summer in Snow Valley: First Kiss

Spring in Snow Valley: The Bet

Fall in Snow Valley: The Better Man

A Return to Snow Valley: The Christmas Boyfriend

A Return to Snow Valley: The Christmas Girlfriend

The Real Thing Suspense, Romantic Series

Book 1 On the Run

Book 2 Going Rogue

Book 3 Get You Back

Stand Alone Books

A Girl Named Grace

The Secret

Prom Diaries

Collections

Snow Valley Collection

The Legendary Kent Brother Collection

Country Star Romance Collection

The Freestone Brother Collection

Bachelor Billionaire Romance Collection

Football Romance Collection (Last Play)

Taylor’s Football Collection (Texas Titans)

Christmas Romance Sampler Collection

Movie Star Romances Billionaire Collection

Her Fireman, Movie Star, Navy Seal and Football Players Box Set

Bachelor Second Chance Cowboy Romance:

Her Country Star Billionaire Groom: Sweet, Christian Married by Christmas

Bachelor Texas Rebel Romances:

Her Second Chance Prodigal Groom: No Regrets Christmas

#NorthStar Series:

#Lost

#Seen

#Lured by guest author

#Caged by guest author

Coconut Bachelor Beach Romances:

The Second Chance Billionaire Boss

A Timeless Romance Anthology:

Kissing a Billionaire Anthology—The Forgotten Billionaire by Taylor Hart

Royal Palm Resort Series:

The Dancing Groom: A Sweet Beach Romance

Last Play Masquerade Romances:

The No Regrets Groom (A Brady Brother’s Romance)

The Bighearted Groom by guest author

The Ever After Groom by guest author

The Blindsided Groom by guest author

Last Play Christmas Romances:

The Betting Groom (The Legendary Kent Brother Romances)

The Risky Groom by guest author

The Haunted Groom by guest author

The Midnight Groom (A sequel to The Football Groom)

The About Face Groom by guest author

Christmas Romance Series

Her Hollywood Fake fiance (The Legendary Kent Brother Romances)

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
475 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2022
This is a sweet, fun and clean story with quite a few tender moments. Felicity has had numerous heart operations and her heart is failing, which makes her not want to get close to anyone. She has decided she doesn't want to have anymore operations as they haven't worked. Kade is on the outs with his brother and his dad is pretty intense and plays his sons against each other. I loved when Kade stood up to him and how Felicity wouldn't go along with what he wants her to do. A few weepy parts but there is a happy ending for all.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
This was a wonderful first book in the football series. These characters were amazing and their lives and the obstacles were great. There was humor and pain, sorrow and joy, I laughed and I cried. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the adventures packed into this book and can’t wait to start the next one!
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022
This was a cute story and I appreciated the plotline and how it wasn't typical. Of course everything was tied up in a neat little bow in the end with no true villains and everything working out for everyone at the end. The romance was easy and had good chemistry.
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
This book was a believable story from start to finish. It had me feeling every emotion from start to finish. I can't remember a book I have read that was so meaningful. Five stars for sure.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023
I loved this book by Taylor Hart. It was an excellent start to this series. I wasn't sure I would like Kade at the beginning because of his violent, rude behavior. Shouting, pounding on desks and breaking things are just huge red flags for me. Though after we are introduced to his father, it's clear where he learned this behavior. Thank goodness he changed his tactics as the book progressed. Felicity was battling her own demons as she faced what her medical condition and subsequent bills did to her family. This story definitely pulled at the heart strings.
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022
I really enjoyed this, although it was a bit more sad and heavier than what I would normally read. Glad I read it though because all the yearning, angsty moments between the MCs created lots of good tension and chemistry. I loved how they were there for each other and gave each other strength in sad times. It was very emotional and made me teary. This book just gave me all the feels. I'll read more by this author, but if all her books have more emotional, sad elements, then I'll just need to take breaks between. It's Christian, but I didn't find it to be too much, to the point of overdone and constant references. It was uplifting and not judgmental. I've read Christian books that I just found frustrating because the MCs talked more to God and internally rather than to each other, but this one was well done. No sex or language.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
I received a copy of this book.
Sweet story and characters.
Looking forward to reading more books by this author.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2023
Goodness what an exciting and inspiring story. Felicity and Kade make a wonderful couple. Felicity has a serious health problem that keeps her away from a relationship. Can Kade break through her barriers?

Top reviews from other countries

bookwormkt
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2020
I am self isolating with a cough...hopefully it’s not the dreaded virus! I enjoyed this book and took to the characters. It helped keep me cheerful!
D. Dent
5.0 out of 5 stars Enemies to lovers, clean romance
Reviewed in Australia on April 13, 2020
This was such an inspiring, heartwarming story. I just loved it.

The characters felt so real, you felt their pain, their joy and their love.

A must read. But be warned you may need tissues or a sleeve, it will really pull you in.
DiscreetReader
4.0 out of 5 stars Clean read
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2019
Entertaining story of Felicity and billionaire Kade. Fun football analogies combined with tense situations and serious issues make it interesting.
Amanda
4.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2019
What a great read, you'll need your hankie though! Kade and Felicity need each other.
David
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A GREAT READ.
Reviewed in Australia on January 12, 2018
All the reviews were spot on, Best book I have read for a long time, Just Great, I am now going to guy The Christmas Boyfriend, and I can't wait to start reading it.
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