Hard Man by S.J. Bishop

Criminal or Quarterback?
Lars is forced to make the toughest decision of his life…

Lars
I always get what I want, and right now, what I want is Clarissa.
Ever since that night outside the bar, when she first gave herself over to me, I knew there was more to this girl than meets the eye.
I almost gave her up when I found out she’s my coach’s daughter, but even that’s not enough to stop me from wanting her. Nothing can stop that… except my past.
If Angelo thinks he can pull me back into my old life when he knows I’m out, he’s got a surprise coming. I’ll die before I go back to work for him. I’ve killed before, I’ll kill again. Only this time it’s gonna be Angelo on the receiving end of my bullet if he doesn’t leave Clarissa alone.

Clarissa
I don’t know what I was thinking when I slept with Lars. He’s the star quarterback of my father’s football team, but he’s also selfish and demanding. He’s everything I don’t want in a relationship.
My career has always been the most important thing to me, and now that I’m finally in New York I won’t let anything stop me from making my way to Broadway. Not even Lars Kaine.
The only thing is… lately, I could swear someone’s been following me. I keep looking over my shoulder, but no one’s there.
I’m probably just being paranoid. After all, who would want to hurt me?