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One Word Changed, Characters in Chaos

Ye Xiao transmigrated into a world that combined several books, becoming the true heiress who was finally found. She thought she would finally have good days ahead. But it turned out, the Ye Family were all antagonists! Thankfully, she had a golden finger that could modify the plot. The elder brother's fiancee was pregnant with someone else's child, and married him under duress. Seven years later, her genius son found his real father, and in pursuit of a family reunion, drove the elder brother to suicide. This time. The heroine said tearfully, "I really do like you." Just add a word. The heroine said tearfully, "I really do like your money." The second brother was a god-like actor, pursued by an innocent young actress. However, the jealous patron behind the innocent actress flew into a rage and ruined the second brother's life. The innocent actress weakly fell into the second brother's arms. Just change one word. The innocent actress weakly bounced into the second brother's arms. Everyone was stunned. A three-meter jump on the spot, the Olympics welcome you. The third brother was a god in E-sports, with an assistant who was a klutzy sweet fool, always causing trouble. Eventually, she caused a huge disaster, and when the third brother fired her in a rage, he was accused of being cold and heartless by everyone. The klutzy sweet fool blinked her big eyes: "I'm sorry, I really didn't mean it." Remove a word. The klutzy sweet fool blinked her big eyes: "I'm sorry. I really did mean it." Ye Xiao herself fared even worse, constantly being humiliated by the fake heiress and her bratty boyfriend, ending up in a miserable state. This time. The male lead walked up to her with a knife. Just change to. The male lead knelt down in front of her with a knife. Start by kneeling and repenting properly! As she modified the story, the fate of the whole family of villains changed, and she, too, became the super beloved of the family.

Hot Bloodsuckers’ Obsession

[Mature Content 18+] In the world of Alphas with power to control minds, hand out excruciating pain and even seduce you to your death such that you die with a smile on your face. Yin Zhu was born an Omega. A slave without any magic. In Bloodlock being an omega meant that you were no better than a rug under the feet of the alphas. In fact, even rug had much more importance than Yin Zhu who was born as an omega. Her life was destined to be spent under the dominance of the alphas of the Situ family. At least no one knew that she was an omega, as long as no one found out that she was an omega she was safe. But at the age of eighteen, she was dragged to the Situ mansion, because of a mistake and now she have to serve in the family of a Vampires but it was fine right? As long as she stayed away from them she will be all right. Wrong. She ended up attracting the attention of the three young masters even when she didn’t meant to, one by one their gazes locked on her, in a manner she did not mean to —— by disrespecting them. Proud and arrogant as they were they didn’t want to let her go so easily. Now she have to serve them and protect herself as well, for if these men found out that she was an omega it was either death or a life of imprisonment. ———————— “ Did you go somewhere?”spoke a voice in the dark room, causing Yin Zhu’s eyes to go wide with fear. She turned around the room when another voice called from behind, the cold breath of the man skimming over her shoulder, “ I think she was out in the garden, her skin is cold.” Nervously, Yin Zhu turned around but the man behind her was gone, she swallowed hard as she squinted her eyes trying to make the silhouettes of the men who were hiding in her room. “ W..What are you doing in my room?” “ What are we doing in her room, she asks,” chuckled a third voice causing goosebumps to break all over her skin. When the figure of the man sitting on the chair next to the tea table stood up and started walking towards her. As he started to walk towards her the rest moved and circled her like a prey, the handsome features of the men illuminated in the moonlight making them look even scarier than they do. “ We came to see our omega,” said number one as he tilted his head and smiled at her. “ What about you? Where are you coming from, hmm?” “ I ..I just went out on a walk,” she replied as quickly as possible but then she heard someone behind her chuckle and Yin Zhu could feel her doom coming close. She tried to side step the two men but then she was caught by number three, his arms tightening around her waist as she tried to escape the two man, a dangerous growl rumbling in his chest that reverberated on her back . The two men walked closer to her as the first one raised his hand and cupped her face while the other caught hold of her silvery lock that was cascading over her shoulder. One of them skimmed his hand over her jaw and neck before splaying his fingers over her chest. “ Your heart is thumping rather loud, did you go on a run?” Yin Zhu didn’t answer for she knew that the three men knew she was lying, they could see through her lies better than she could see through their games. The man behind her leaned forward and whispered against her ear, “ Were you trying to run away with him?” “ Maybe I should wring the neck of that human after all, hmm? What do you say, sugar?”chortled the third.

I Killed The Main Characters

"If I was in control I would make sure I killed off every single main character!..." I would later come to regret those words... --- Discord: https://discord.gg/RXCj5fcp3U

My Hot Stepfather

"If you lose your virginity to any guy, you'll never see me again." I had no idea my stepfather had such strong feelings for me until he yelled those words at me. When he met my mother, he was a well-known football player at his college. He was born into a wealthy family. His smile brightened my mother's day and made me happy. As I grew older, I developed into a hot beauty. My stepfather and I, on the other hand, were deeply attracted to each other, as if something had invaded our souls and blinded us to the fact that he was my stepfather.

Hot Romance With The Vampire

Irene accidentally awakened a vampire hibernating in the ring that she found in the basement of their ancestral house. The possessive vampire declared her as his woman the moment he laid eyes on her. Despite the vampire's good-looking appearance, Irene rejected him because he was not human. She doesn't want to fall in love with a vampire. The generous vampire showered Irene golden treasures that changes her life for the better. Irene's ultimate dream is to become a wealthy woman. Her stepfather left them mountains of debts and her mother suffered a serious illness that requires hospitalization. She doesn't want to become the vampire's woman and resisted his advances in every turn. The vampire was annoyed by Irene's coldness, threatening her that if she continue defying him he would take back his valuable gifts. Irene was in dilemma. Should she accept the vampire and teach herself to love him? Or walk away from the treasures that she and her family desperately needed for survival. Can Irene learn to love the possessive vampire? Can they live happily together despite their differences? Let's find out in this roller coaster love story between a vampire and a human girl. ~~~ Irene glared at the handsome vampire. "Stay away from me! I will never be your woman! Never!" she declared angrily. Brent smirked. "Sweetie, I'll make you fall in love with me whether you like it or not!" "Get lost!" Irene said furiously. "No one can force me to like you!" she said in a defiant tone. "If you keep ignoring me, I'll take back those treasures that you're enjoying right now!" he said, threatening her. Noooo! Irene gasped in despair. She can't lose those valuable treasures! Not when she and her family were heavily dependent on those treasures for their survival. Brent smiled devilishly. "You just want to enjoy my valuable gifts, eh? But how about me? How shameless you are! Let me remind you that there is no free lunch in this world, sweetie. Everything has a price! What are you willing to give me in exchange for my precious gifts?" he asked, looking deeply into her eyes, enjoying her discomfort. Irene shut her eyes for a moment, finding herself in the worst dilemma of her life. What can she give him in return for his gifts without losing herself in the process? Her body? "I want your everything, body, heart and soul," Brent whispered huskily in her ears. Irene froze on the spot when his mouth landed on her lips in full force. ~~~ Author's Note: This novel contains smut and steamy scenes, because the characters are horny. ~~~ The cover is made by Maxis Jordan. ~~~ ~Completed Novels~ *The CEO's Painted Skin~ Contemporary Romance *Sweet Surrender: The CEO's Second Wife ~ Contemporary Romance *Hidden Husband: Beloved Wife ~ Contemporary Romance *The Last Embrace ~ Fantasy Vampire Romance *The Vampire's Love: You are My Destiny~ Fantasy Vampire Romance *The Beauty And The Wolf~ Fantasy Werewolf Romance *The Tale Of Three Sisters~ Fantasy, Adventures

The To-Do List

Who said that the death of a person is akin to the extinguishing of a lamp; that all previous karmic ties would be severed. Raizel, the pinnacle cultivator of Terra made an oath to his dying junior martial brother to complete his To-do list. What was the big deal? It is definitely not as difficult as fighting the Devil King. That is till he saw the list. Plant a fire lotus flower in the Shuya Ice peak, Skinny dip in the Neva river, Save a beautiful poisoned female cultivator in the forest, win the most loved teacher in the school. How could he have forgotten the psycho that is his junior martial brother, Lucas? His journey to complete the To-do list takes him to various places and throws him into unique situations. He meets different characters and he discovers a hidden love so deep that it is almost painful. "I knew from the moment that I set my eyes on you that you were mine. Even if I have to fight Heavens to get you, even if I am sentenced to the 66 Hells; I would never regret loving you." This book is a slow burn romance. Would it be worth it in the end? Yes, I promise there would be enough smexy scenes for a massive nosebleed. Hope you enjoy!! #Book cover not mine.

Hot Coffee

Have you ever been involved with your boss? Are you clumsy? Have you ever poured Hot Coffee in you're boss? If you answered "Yes" to atleast (2) two of these questions then you might be able to relate to our Female Lead, Marianna Catalina Rodriguez. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Marianna had embarked on a new journey in life working for the young Mr. Martinez who is notoriously known for his hot temper. Although Mr. Martinez's temper is hot do you know what is more hot? Thats right the hot coffee spilled all over him on the first day on Ms. Rodriguez's employment. But what is this? She isn't fired but promoted? What could possibly be the reason? A change of heart or just the main motive of getting in her pants? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is only one way to find out and its by following along with the story of Marianna and Mr. Martinez. All work of fiction. Any real life events and people resemblance are all of pure coincidence. Leave comments and give feedback if you like. You can also follow me on ig. Ig and discord are both on my profile. Thank you for giving my story a chance and happy reading. •||☆2nd book of this series☆||•

Hot Shots

Author: USA Today best-selling and award-winning author Desiree Holt writes everything from romantic suspense and paranormal to erotic. and has been referred to by USA Today as the Nora Roberts of erotic romance, and is a winner of the EPIC E-Book Award, the Holt Medallion and a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice nominee. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The (London) Daily Mail, The New Delhi Times and numerous other national and international publications. Body Check Defenseman Matt Vorchak wasn't celebrating his hockey teams’ win of the Stanley Cup. For him the victory was bittersweet. A bad knee injury in the final game of the series ended his career and left him rudderless. Hockey and been his life since he was a kid. It identified him. Now what would he do? He has to find a way to pick up all the pieces of his life he left in the dust...including the woman of his heart, Lizzie St. John. Could his day with the Cup help him find the answer? Love On Track Josh Nelson walked away from a hot career as a race car drive because his life was falling apart. Kristin Kitts is trying desperately to build her business and credentials as a commercial photographer. Both have challenges it their personal lives that pout up roadblocks. Both end up in Lucasville, Ky with the Love family, where they might just discover what that word is all about.

Inggrid Shit List

Warning!!! Rate M untuk adegan dewasa dan kata-kata kasar. Bekerja di sebuah penerbitan besar dan ternama adalah suatu kebanggaan tersendiri bagi Inggrid. Tapi kalau owner penerbitnya adalah Mikael Dewangga? Inggrid harus punya stok kesabaran yang banyak. Inggrid sadar, sejak awal ia mengirim lamaran ke Orange Publishing adalah suatu kesalahan besar. Tapi jika itu berarti ia tidak akan bertemu dengan mantan keparatnya, Inggrid rela harus berhadapan dengan orang paling menyebalkan bernama Mikael Dewangga, tetangga yang merangkap menjadi bosnya itu!! "Sudah puas menggerayangi tubuhku?" "Aku ... itu ... maksudku ..." "Menyusup ke dalam kamar seorang pria tengah malam begini, hormon mu pasti sedang naik pesat." "Apa? Heeey ... jaga bicaramu, ya!" . "Apa yang kau bawa? Tali? Kain? Kamera?" Mika mengerling nakal, "Aku lebih suka jadi dominan kalau kau ingin tahu." "Dasar pria sinting!"

(Hot) Rebellion Vampire

21+ Rated story, contains adults-material such as blood, betrayal, fight-scene, sadist-scene and also sex. Please be wise. ~~~~~~~~~~ Mikaela duduk terdiam di pojok ruangan dengan tubuh dipenuhi luka. Gaun putihnya kini berubah menjadi semerah darah. Kedua tangannya memegangi bagian yang terhimpit di antara kedua pangkal pahanya, rasa perih yang tak dapat ia tahan setelah melayani nafsu tuan-nya sebagai seorang budak wanita. Lebih tepatnya budak manusia. Ya, budak manusia. Satu dari sekian banyak budak yang bernasib sial karena mendapat tuan seorang vampire kejam yang selalu memperlakukannya dengan sangat sadis dan tak kenal ampun, terutama di atas ranjang. Kehidupan gadis berusia sembilan belas tahun itu benar-benar terasa seperti di neraka. Hingga Daniel, seorang bangsawan vampire, penguasa yang dikenal sangat kejam dan begitu disegani datang dan menyelamatkannya. Namun alih-alih mendapatkan kehidupan yang lebih parah, Mikaela justru diperlakukan lebih mulia dibanding seorang putri raja. Siapa sebenarnya penguasa vampire bergelar Sir Daniel Blackehart itu? Kenapa ia bisa begitu baik terhadap Mikaela, seorang budak manusia yang bahkan dianggap budak terrendah di kalangan budak-budak lainnya? Dan rahasia apa yang disimpan oleh Daniel yang tidak diketahui oleh bangsawan-bangsawan vampire lainnya? Simak kisah Mikaela, sang budak manusia dan Daniel, vampire bangsawan sekaligus pemberontak di "(Hot) Rebellion Vampire".

THE HOT PROFESSOR

Story Of a Mysterious Professor, a girl full of life and Mr. Stranger. ***** He is not just kissing me, I'm feeling like he's telling me how much he loves me through his soft and gentle kiss. His hands travelled down my spine and grasped my waist. He pulled me closer until no space left between us. Our chest rubbed against each other, arousing our desire. I can hear his heartbeat against my chest. He's taking my breath away from me and giving his breath to me. He's stealing my soul with my breath. **** He gave me a grin as they all student left, I averted my eyes to show him my fake anger. He strolled to the door and shut it close. "Sir, what are you doing?" I asked dramatically as he locked the door. He turned around, his lips drawn up into a naughty smile. "I need to spend some private time with my student." He's sauntering to me, gazing at me, having desires in his bewitching black eyes. My heart started racing, only with the thoughts of what he'll do to me. I'm excited to spend some time with my Hottie Professor in the classroom. This is making me excited. I'm looking at him in anticipation. "But your favourite student is still angry with you." I turned my face on the other side as he reached in front of me. "Then her professor has his own to pacify his favourite student." He cooed, holding my chin with his thumb and finger. As he turned my face to him, I pouted angrily. "Oh, really? So what are those ways ?" I sassed, removing his hand from my chin. As he abruptly grasped my bare waist, I shivered because of his touch. He lifted me from the floor and made me sit on the desk. We gazed into each other eyes passionately in utter silence, the only sound we could hear is our heartbeats. He started coming close to my lips, gazing into my eyes fondly. His warm breath caressing my face.

Hot Coffee

"When plain Emma Cole went for an interview at a prestigious establishment, she immediately saw how out of her league she was. However, the CEO, Ethan Hollen, hired Emma to be his personal Coffee maker at his mansion. Coffee wasn't the only thing getting stirred up. Emma and Ethan later developed feelings for each other but Ethan's fiance, Sharon Constantine, had no intentions of becoming a woman scorned. She made plots for her revenge and did everything she could to make Emma's life a living hell, including kidnapping her. And as if that wasn't enough, Ethan lost sight of his love for Emma and that drove a wedge between them. Can love find its way back to the once upon a time happy couple?"

Hot Summer Nights

Author: USA Today best-selling and award-winning author Desiree Holt writes everything from romantic suspense and paranormal to erotic. and has been referred to by USA Today as the Nora Roberts of erotic romance, and is a winner of the EPIC E-Book Award, the Holt Medallion and a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice nominee. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The (London) Daily Mail, The New Delhi Times and numerous other national and international publications. Part One: I Dare You Shannon Gregory never thought she’d actually meet in person the man she connected with online, leading her step by step into the world of BDSM and the role of the submissive. Now he wanted to meet her in person, on a treasure hunt that he promised would end with the most erotic, sexually fulfilling night she could imagine. Did she dare take the challenge? Part Two: Journey to the Pearl Miranda Fox’s latest loser one made off with a perfect pearl she bought and she wants it back. Then a Chinese fortune cookie tells her “Find the perfect pearl and you will find the perfect lover.” But was her hot, sexy friend BJ McNamara, a man she never took seriously, the one to show her where the perfect pearl is and what makes the perfect lover? Part Three: Hot to Trot Buying a ranch on eBay was the wildest thing Autumn Kelley had ever done. But then she discovers the ranch comes with a foreman who makes her pulse pound and could give her an orgasm just by looking at her. And then she meets his friend. But what happens when Autumn inevitably has to come down from the orgasmic high? Part Four: Take a Chance On Me Zoe Fortunato is getting married. Tomorrow. But for her wedding gift from Brad she wants one forbidden night as part of a threesome. Will it help the wedding or call it off?

Quick Transmigration - Counter Attack Of Various Characters

Living forever and wandering from one world to another on the whims of a system that bound itself to you without a single 'by your leave' isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Su Li dies of chronic illness and is bound to such a system. Now, this could be considered a blessing in disguise for others. However, the trouble is that she isn't interested in a system and to compound it all, two men - two distinctly different men - keep on following her on this world-hopping business. Two men as incompatible as fire and water, as different as the sun and the moon. The only thing they share in common is Su Li and their sheer determination to not leave her side. One of them remembers their past worlds each time they start anew, whereas the other doesn't. One of them says that she lights up his dark world and the other says that she is his entire world. One of them says that it doesn't matter if she loves him or not, she is his to cherish and pamper. The other says that she is the only one he would ever love. Though sceptical and wary, Su Li decides to put her best foot forward and make the best out of her circumstances. Why are these two men trailing her? Will she be able to get rid of the shackles placed on her by the system? Will she repudiate her deal with the system? Will she find out the answers to all her doubts and questions or will silence and melancholy be her only answer? --------Line Break-------- An excerpt from the book : "You care that much about Zixi? Because of him, you are ready to discard concerns about your own safety? Is it worth it? Is Xun Zixi really worth it?" Su Li was agitated by Li Rong's unceasing questions. She weighed her words properly and said in a hoarse voice, "It's worth it." Suddenly her eyes glazed in tears and she repeated her words, "He is worth it to me." Li Rong was stunned to see her in tears and was rendered speechless by the conviction behind her answer. "Well, I can't change your mind. You won't leave him in a lurch and I can't turn my back on you." They rushed back the way they had come and prayed that it wouldn't be too late on their part. ************ You can join me on discord at: https://discord.gg/QRgX3DZ Looking forward to seeing and interacting with you on there!

ANIME LIST

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Hot Cop

You have the right to remain sexy. Anything you say can and will be used to get you in my bed. You have the right to use my body to give yourself a delirious, life-changing orgasm. Livia Ward wants a baby before she’s thirty. And she wants it the old-fashioned way—by having as much sex as it takes with a man she’s hand-picked to make up the second part of the equation. What she doesn’t want is a boyfriend. Officer Chase Kelly is exactly the kind of cocky jerk this librarian has sworn off, but he is undeniably hot. And he’s better in bed than Livia ever expected her baby daddy to be. It’s trouble from the start, but her deadline is rapidly approaching. Both of them think they can give each other what they want--a few nights of fun for Officer Kelly, a no-strings baby for Livia--but this hot cop is about to learn that sex, babies, and love don’t always play by the rules.

Hot and Dangerous

USA Today best-selling and award-winning author Desiree Holt writes everything from romantic suspense and paranormal to erotic. and has been referred to by USA Today as the Nora Roberts of erotic romance, and is a winner of the EPIC E-Book Award, the Holt Medallion and a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice nominee. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The (London) Daily Mail, The New DelhiTimes and numerous other national and international publications. Escape the Night When Anya Kane escaped the darkness Virgil Branson was selling her into, she sought help from her boss, Gus D’Amato, a hot and hunky FBI agent. Six months later she is out of his office and in his bed, enjoying the most erotic sex imaginable and forging a bond with the man who makes every muscle in her body quiver. But things go dramatically wrong, and between bouts of thermonuclear sex that set them both on fire, Gus finds himself struggling to keep them both safe. Dancing with Danger Rachel Windsor knew nothing about Gabriel Peralta except that he was walking sex appeal and blew into her life without notice, here today then gone on a puff of wind. But while he was there he did things to her that even her fantasies hadn’t conjured up, driving her to orgasms that shook her like a raging storm. His mouth knew every inch of her body; the imprint of his intimate kisses lingered long after he disappeared again. Now he’s back again, his life unexpectedly on the line but even in the danger zone his sexual demands were more scorching than ever. Can they survive and find a way to make a life together? Because Rachel is determined not to give up the erotic lifestyle that binds them together.

Millionaire's Hot Secretary

Imogen Mark, a simple, yet extremely hot Secretary to Kade Ricardo. She was really heartbroken to know that she would no longer work as Kade's secretary but to Hames Hendrix, a man that totally contradicted Kade's gentle and easy going personality. ~~~ "Why do you have a problem with me?" "I'm not Kade and I don't permit nonsense. I am your boss and you have to follow my rules, get it?" *** How was Imogen going to adjust to being the secretary to this ruthless and frustrating Millionaire of a boss?

Hot Jocks

Eight hot, sexy stories about gay athletes finding love and lust on the playing field in one sizzling box set! Contains the stories:<br /><br /><strong>Faceoff</strong>: Minor league hockey player Christian Magdziuk transferred to a new team, leaving his teammate and lover Ronnie behind. Now it's the first game of a new season, and he's facing off against his former teammates in the season opener. But does something still smolder between Christian and Ronnie after all this time?<br /><br /><strong>Play On</strong>: This is Cordero&#x2019;s rookie year with the intramural soccer team, but he catches Sean&#x2019;s eye the first day of practice. Sean wastes no time letting this fly brother know just how sprung he is. The feeling&#x2019;s mutual and there&#x2019;s no denying the spark between them. Unfortunately, Sean is easily distracted by Cordero on the field. Can he get his mind back on the game before he's thrown off the team?<br /><br /><strong>Served!</strong>: The night before Wildwood&#x2019;s annual Beach Volleyball Tournament, Colby meets Van at a bar. The instant attraction is mutual. The next day when Colby runs into Van at the tournament, a quick look at the schedule shows the day could end with the two facing off through the volleyball net. To up the ante, Van proposes a little wager. Whoever loses gets whatever he wants from the winner.<br /><br /><strong>Tee'd Off</strong>: Greg has loved golf since he was a kid. When he was twelve, he met Trevor Johns, who he caddied for throughout high school. Ten years later, Greg works at the Hermitage Country Club where he runs into Trey Johns, son of his former employer. Trey is quick to inform Greg he&#x2019;s smitten with the caddy, but Greg has reservations. Greg almost blows a chance to hook up with Trey. Will he get another?<br /><br /><strong>Batter Up</strong>: Rob Ritchie sneaks into the ballpark to watch practice and ends up going out with short stop, Mike Hennessey. It isn't until they face off on the baseball field that Mike realizes he slept with the enemy. Can Rob talk his way back into Mike's bed after the game?<br /><br /><strong>Victory Lap</strong>: After a hard look at his life, Josh Helton ditches his abusive boyfriend and takes up running. On a morning jog he meets Chad, a sexy bicyclist who's everything Josh has always wanted in a guy. But Josh isn't confident in himself any more ... so it's up to Chad to make the first move.<br /><br /><strong>Getting Wet</strong>: Rory Holt is the best swimmer on the team at State U. and he knows it. If he hopes to win Olympic gold one day, he can&#x2019;t let anything distract him. But new teammate Chase Cohen is determined to catch Rory&#x2019;s eye. Rory can&#x2019;t deny the attraction he feels towards Chase, but when it costs him his spot on the leaderboard, he&#x2019;s pissed. Is Chase after Rory&#x2019;s position on the team, or Rory himself?<br /><br /><strong>Out of Bounds</strong>: Jo plays basketball on his college team. At an off-campus party before the season begins, he hooks up with a guy named Kevin. Things heat up between them, leading to a night of hot sex. But the next day Jo learns Kevin has been hired as his team&#x2019;s new assistant coach. Is their budding relationship over before it even begins? Or will Kevin go out of bounds to be with Jo?