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The Grey Cup often features forward passes, fumbles, defensive maneuvers and plays that go out of bounds. So do many romance novels. The books on this list are about football players and the women in their lives.

An Ex to Grind by Jane Heller
Successful business woman Melanie Banks hires a matchmaker to rid her of her deadbeat sponge of a husband. After his new romance transforms the ex-football player into the perfect man, Melanie decides she wants him back.

Hot Stuff by Carly Phillips
Annabel Jordan works in the public relations department of her uncle's sports agency where she is determined to avoid dating the athletes she works with. Until she meets ex-football player Brandon Vaughan and realizes he is not just another jock but a man with real depth.

The Matchmakers by Debbie Macomber
A single mother and a former football player begin dating to make their children happy but surprise themselves by falling in love.
• Audiobook
• Talking Book (restricted to Print Disabled patrons)

Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
She's broke, stranded and wearing a beaver costume. He's a football player with a nice car. They decide to travel together as friends, fighting their growing attraction.
• Audiobook
• eBook
• Large Print
• Talking Book (restricted to Print Disabled patrons)

The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
Single mother Tara does her best to resist sexy football player Mick Riley in this steamy romance.

 The Rana Look by Sandra Brown
Model Rana Ramsey becomes disillusioned with the industry and goes into seclusion in a Texas boarding house, hiding her beauty behind dark glasses and shapeless clothes. She is shocked when sexy football player Trent Gamblin pays attention to her but she soon finds herself responding.
• Large Print

Season of Passion by Danielle Steel
The idyllic life shared by football player Tom and his wife Kate comes to a tragic end. Will she be able to love again?
• Large Print

The Sweet Spot by Kayla Perrin
Zoe Andrews is a tough sports reporter whose childhood has left her suspicious of athletes. Kahari Brown is a sexy football player who is suspicious of the media. How will they deal with the chemistry they feel?

Please note that not all of these books are as steamy as Fifty Shades of Grey.  I just couldn't resist the title.