Falling for You: A Forbidden Office Sports Romance

Lea Coll

Aug 2021 · Annapolis Harbor Series Book 5 · Lea Coll

About this ebook

He's off-limits, continually underestimates me, and yet… I can't ignore the attraction between us. 

When I landed my dream job, I didn’t realize I’d be working with the one guy I’ve always avoided. Jonah Templeton.

Caught off guard with a career-ending injury; he is the life and soul of every party, a likable, sociable guy on all accounts. His future relies on the success of the sports complex I’ve been hired to manage. 

But…he doubts my capabilities from the get-go. 

I’m tired of being underestimated, of having my capabilities judged by just my pretty face. This is my opportunity to prove everyone wrong, including Jonah. 

I just never expected to fall for him, or to learn that Jonah isn’t the man he pretends to be.

Now I’m not sure if I can handle the truth.

Praise for Falling for You:

"Lea Coll delivers a beautifully written romance with an emotional and seductive storyline. The electric chemistry between Jonah and Callie is deliciously sexy and sizzles on the pages. Falling For You is a wonderful, forbidden office romance that draws you in and keeps a hold of your heart from the beginning to the end." - Author Christy Pastore

"I love the push and pull and the very real emotions that pour off the pages, the learning as the characters grow, and the happiness that eventually comes our way. I look forward to the next book because I can't get enough of this group!" Jenn the Readaholic

"This book was so unexpectedly delicious, steamy and emotional! I LOVED it! It was ghost pepper hot & also brought me to real tears, more than once. Lea Coll wrote an absolute touchdown of a happily ever after, and I cannot wait to read what she's got next!" Savannah, Goodreads reviewer

"I LOVED this book! ❤️ Jonah and Callie are my new favorite couple. I love all of Lea Coll's books and this one most definitely didn't disappoint. I couldn't put it down." - Tammy, Goodreads reviewer

"What an incredible, amazing read. I fell in love with Jonah.They are so perfect for one another. Another amazing read by Lea Coll!" - Theresa, Goodreads reviewer

"Read this beautifully written, emotional, heartfelt story by Lea Coll. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this absolute page turner. Highly recommended with five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ awesome stars!" - Lishani, Goodreads reviewer

"Falling for You is the kind of book you dive into head first, heart pounding, and butterflies fluttering, and come out feeling completely astounded. This book. It will kick you right in the feels, but the pain will totally be worth it. It's one of those stories that just captures your whole soul. Seriously, just pick up this book and read it because it was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!" - Tara, Goodreads Reviewer

"I love the push and pull and the very real emotions that pour off the pages, the learning as the characters grow, and the happiness that eventually comes our way. I look forward to the next book because I can't get enough of this group!" Jenn the Readaholic

For fans of Melanie Harlow.

Ratings and reviews

Amazing chemistry with Callie and Jonah both pushing back on each other. The story flows well and I love how Callie has this inner strength, even when she is being underestimated. Not all is what it seems and they both come to learn that what is on the outside is different than the inside. It was fun and sweet seeing them let their walls come down.

Absolute sweetness from beginning to end. I loved this story of two young souls who had both lost something so heartbreaking, how does anyone come back from it. But Callie she's my hero, she doesn't quit. Even when she feels like she has nothing left she still gives it everything she's got because she knows being here means something. Jonah he wants to be here he just doesn't know how to be in the present without sacrificing his happiness. But Callie's light it draws him out and he can almost reach it, will finally move forward. Will Callie finally slow down to enjoy everything she has worked for. Find out in this Incredibly sweet story with a fantastic ending you won't want to miss. I have voluntarily left this review.

5 Star review of Falling for You (Annapolis Harbor #5) by Lea Coll Having read a number of books in the Annapolis Harbor series I was excited to dive in to Callie and Jonah’s story, both of whom we met in Perfect For You. From the first chapter I was drawn in and quickly became hooked on the story that Ms. Coll wove. After a career ending injury, Jonah is at a crossroads and invests in a sports complex; he is shocked to learn that Callie has been hired to manage it which causes complications for both of them. As they work together to make the complex a success they are drawn to one another. Jonah appears to be the life of the party but underneath there is so much more to him than the image he protects as Callie learns. The attraction that sizzles between them is nearly impossible to ignore and yet they need too. I loved both Jonah and Callie. She is determined to prove that she is the right woman for the job, is strong, sassy and independent; I also loved the relationship that she has with her grandpa, so heart warming. Jonah covers up his emotions but he really is a kind, caring protective man who hides behind his “sports” persona; he is a man who has allowed the events of his past to dictate his life. Falling For You is a well written love story, of hope, trust and finding the one who will accept you no matter what. And taking a leap of faith.

About the author

Lea Coll worked as a trial attorney for over ten years. Now she stays home with her three children, plotting stories while fetching snacks and running them back and forth to activities. She enjoys the freedom of writing romance after years of legal writing. 

She currently resides in Maryland with her family.