Release Blitz: Hail Mary by Julianna Marley
Title: Hail Mary (The
Mavericks Series)
Author: Julianna Marley
Genre: Sports Romance
Publication Date: October 10, 2016
He’s football’s poster boy with one
thing on his mind. Well, perhaps two things, but Shay Cunningham’s
outstanding football career and contract negotiations take precedent
over everything else. Even women. Living life to the extreme, Shay’s
past indiscretions continue to fuel his lifestyle. And that’s just
how he likes it. Whitney Scott is broke, anxious and afraid.
After an unexpected break up with her newborn baby’s father, her
life is a mess. Down on her luck, she’s working hard to solidify
her-and her baby’s-future. One uncertain step at a time. When
an emergency thrusts Shay and Whitney together will one heavy dose of
uncertainty push them apart? Or will they be willing to make a Hail
Mary pass with their hearts-trusting that the other one will catch
it?
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Peeling off the ridiculous black
stickers from underneath her eyes, Whitney smirked. Had she really
just done that? Good Lord her mama would have been horrified. But for
as embarrassed as she was, the permanent smile on Charlotte’s face
and the glow she had worn all night long while talking to people
about her designs had been totally worth it. She had taken so many
orders for clothing pieces that she feared she wouldn’t see her
cousin until springtime. And Shay. That kiss still had her
hands shaking as she threw the strips in the trashcan, running the
washcloth under the warm water. She could still taste him on her
mouth and she licked her lips again. Removing some makeup from her
cheek, her chest grew heavy. It had been a long time since she had
kissed a man. A real man. One who kissed with strength and purpose.
Nothing like the mandatory quick pecks she had received from Adam
over the course of their relationship. But nobody had ever felt like
Shay had. She almost married a man whose kisses didn’t pack a punch
with them the way Shay’s had, her stomach twisting at the thought.
Dabbing off the heavy eyeliner she cleared her throat. The look on
his face when he realized what they were doing could only be
described as painful. As if he had just made the biggest mistake of
his life. Men like Shay Cunningham didn’t come after women like
her. It was just a fact. Which was fine, more than fine, actually, as
it was better this way. She didn’t know the first thing about a
professional athlete’s life and she should have stopped him the
moment he grabbed her, but he had taken her by surprise. And he felt
good. So good. Scrubbing the bright red lipstick from her mouth,
shimmer smearing across her face, she heard loud pounding at the
door. Dropping the washcloth into the sink she darted towards the
front door. Magda had mentioned that Quinn had finally fallen asleep
just a little before she arrived home. Swinging the door open quickly
to end the banging, she saw Shay on her doormat, his hair damp
looking like he just stepped out of an editorial magazine. Swiping
his hand across his mouth slowly, she knew he was anxious. And Shay
being anxious made her nervous. He was the most assertive,
self-assured man she had ever met and he just stood there watching
her, forcing the air to turn thick. “Hi,” she
breathed. “Hi.” “Are you alright?” she asked
swallowing against her dry throat. Nodding, he moved through the
door slowly, stopping as his forehead met hers. Closing her eyes, her
heart rammed against her chest so hard she was almost afraid that he
could hear it. “Is Quinn awake?” “No,” she whispered,
shaking her head as he walked her backwards, feeling his hands
finding their way to her hips. “Is Charlotte home?” “No.”
She closed her eyes again and he continued pushing her further inside
the house. Curling her lips under, she peeked up at him. His face
unmoving, his eyes searched hers and it felt like he was fighting a
war. One that his life depended upon. “Why are you here,
Shay?” “I’m not sure.”
The Mavericks Series
False Start (The Mavericks Series)
Alivia Monaghan had it all: a
successful business, happy children, and her husband Jax Monaghan,
the love of her life. Until the day Jax made a choice that altered
their lives and crushed Alivia harder than a quarterback
sack. Football hero Jax Monaghan hadn’t had it easy in life
despite his thriving football career and he always destroyed
everything beautiful he’s ever had. That was until he met his wife,
Alivia, who had taught him what love and family was all about. But
when he watches his wife fall apart due to his decisions he’s
reminded just what he is capable of – and he makes what he thinks
is the ultimate sacrifice. Walking away. When Jax returns home
in order to be closer to his children, he can’t help but want to be
closer with Alivia again as well. But the brutal reality of his
choices keep knocking him back to the starting line. As the past
threatens them further apart, Jax and Alivia are forced to line up
together and play for the same team. Had their entire marriage been a
trick play? Or was it simply just a false start into their happily
ever after?
Julianna Marley is fairly certain that
she was born on the wrong side of the Mason-Dixon line. She’s in
constant search of warmth, sunshine and water. When not writing about
all the places she yearns to be, she can be found enjoying obnoxious
amounts of coffee and getting bossed around by a four year-old.
Julianna loves romance, humor and football.
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