Beyond Play Series by Grace Reilly 4 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
First Down
Breakaway
Stealing Home
Wicked Serve

Format: Paperback

Overview:
Step into the Beyond The Play Series, Grace Reilly’s four-book collection that plunges readers into the fast-paced world of college and professional sports romance. Across football, hockey, and baseball, these interconnected standalones follow driven athletes as they navigate the glare of spotlight moments, personal ambition, and the unpredictable pull of love. In First Down, a football hopeful transfers to McKee University to salvage his future and finds temptation in a fierce, stubborn rival. Breakaway follows a pro-bound hockey player whose good-time reputation masks a deeper struggle, and a season’s worth of choices that could topple his on-ice leadership. Stealing Home pairs a rising MLB star with Mia di Angelo, an astrophysicist-in-training who challenges him to see more than the next big contract. Wicked Serve heats up the ice with a rival who forces a difficult decision between competition and connection. This four-book set delivers romance with heart, steam, and backbone—readers will feel every win and stumble along the way.

What This Collection Covers:
This collection centers on athletes whose lives accelerate under pressure—on the field, on the ice, and in matters of the heart. Across place and sport, Grace Reilly crafts distinct voices and scenarios that echo real-life sports culture: student-athlete deselections, the discipline of training, the grind of team dynamics, and the vulnerability of opening up to someone who truly sees you. Each title builds a unique romance arc while contributing to a shared atmosphere of ambition, resilience, and the messy, thrilling moments when personal dreams collide with love. The set works beautifully for readers who crave contemporary romance with sports-energy, witty dialogue, and emotionally satisfying payoffs. The paperback format makes this collection easy to share, lend, or gift, inviting fans to binge-read without interruption and to savor the contrasts between football, hockey, and baseball worlds within one complete set.

Book-by-Book Guide:
First Down
Football is everything to the protagonist, who arrives at McKee University determined to protect a nascent NFL dream while facing a crucial writing class he’d rather skip. The clash with Beckett Wood—a fellow senior who is equal parts gorgeous and stubborn—sparks instant tension, and the chemistry soon becomes an anchor for both characters. This installment balances humor and grit as the athlete learns that discipline off the field can strengthen the game on it. Readers will enjoy sharp banter, team loyalties, and a romance built on trust, accountability, and shared goals. The pace is brisk, the stakes feel personal, and the ending delivers a confident, hopeful takeaway for fans of sports romance with bite.

Breakaway
In Breakaway, the hockey world is a study in pressure: a pro-bound star wrestler with a magnetic public persona finds his performance fraying as dating rules tighten and expectations rise. A dry spell in his personal life threatens his team leadership and his own sense of self. The relationship that unfolds is grounded in real vulnerability—the way fear can narrow a player’s focus and how trust, when earned, expands horizons. The romance threads through rink-side scenes, locker-room humor, and the quiet moments when a couple learns to lean into each other rather than lean away from accountability. It’s a high-energy, emotionally resonant entry that keeps the plot moving with heart and heat.

Stealing Home
Stealing Home pairs a rising MLB star with Mia di Angelo, an astrophysics student who studies the cosmos as passionately as she studies at-bats. The summer they share space becomes a turning point: she refuses to be a casual distraction, and he discovers a motivation beyond the next homer. The dynamic is witty, tender, and sometimes teasing, yet grounded in genuine character growth. As the season unfolds, both characters confront past disappointments and future choices, culminating in a romance that treats intellect, ambition, and vulnerability with equal respect. The story unfolds with a satisfying balance of sports drama and intimate connection.

Wicked Serve
Wicked Serve dives into a fierce hockey rivalry, where the line between enemy and ally blurs when two athletes are forced to confront a shared longing. As they battle on the ice and off it, the couple discovers that the heat of a rival can become the spark of a much deeper bond. The narrative blends suspenseful game nights with slow-building trust, letting readers savor the tension before a choice about the future is finally made. Fans of intense, character-driven romance will relish this final chapter’s emotional payoff and the sense of belonging it offers after a long, demanding season.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This four-book collection is ideal for readers who crave contemporary sports romance with strong character arcs, banter, and a dash of heat. It suits fans of athlete-centric love stories and readers who enjoy standalone novels that come together in a cohesive, sport-forward universe. A great gift for graduates, college students, or anyone who loves a complete series that delivers on emotional depth as well as competitive tension. It also works well for book clubs and reading circles that appreciate diverse sports settings, from football to hockey to baseball, all wrapped in a readable paperback edition.

Key Benefits:

• Complete four-book collection featuring football, hockey, and baseball romance.
• Standalone stories that still form a cohesive, binge-worthy set.
• Contemporary romance with witty banter, emotional growth, and satisfying endings.
• Ideal gift set for fans of sports romance and young adult-to-new-adult readers.
• Accessible paperback edition—great for travel reading and gifting.
• Character-driven plots that balance competition with trusted connections.

About the Author:
Grace Reilly is the author behind the Beyond The Play series, a collection that blends contemporary romance with the thrill of sports culture. Known for energetic dialogue, relatable athletes, and emotionally resonant relationships, Reilly crafts stories that celebrate ambition, loyalty, and the courage to open up to someone who truly sees you. Her work appeals to readers who enjoy character-focused, high-spirited romance set against the backdrop of team sports and personal aspiration. In this four-book set, her distinctive voice shines through as each athlete wrestles with dreams, duty, and the undeniable pull of love.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
If you’re seeking a complete, immersive reading experience that delivers multiple romance-forward journeys without losing a thread of authenticity, this box of four novels is a perfect fit. You’ll find relatable heroes, smart heroines, and a shared atmosphere of competition tempered by loyalty and tenderness. Owning the full set provides a satisfying, continuous reading experience, ideal for fans who like series that feel both expansive and intimate. It’s a thoughtful gift for sports enthusiasts and romance lovers alike, offering not just stories but a gateway into four distinct emotional worlds crafted by Grace Reilly.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.