The Pass Protection (CTU Eagles #3)

One Escape. One Protector. One Dangerous Secret.
A sudden transfer to Central Texas University was never part of Bret Campbell’s plan, but she’s determined to view the move as a fresh start away from her traumatic past. That is...until she finds herself on the doorstep of her new apartment and realizes the football players she's now rooming with aren't just any football players, but her brother's teammates on the team her dad coaches.
Coming off a record season, tight-end Crew Riggsby expects this year to be smooth sailing, full of class, football, and partying. But all those plans go up in smoke when Bret Campbell arrives on his doorstep and blindsides him. After briefly meeting the year before, they formed a long-distance friendship that quickly became more for Crew. Now, she’s his roommate and entirely off-limits.
Still, they can’t ignore their undeniable chemistry, and Crew struggles to navigate his desire to protect her while maintaining their unspoken boundaries. But as their love blooms in secret, and Bret finds safety she's yearned for, her past closes in.
As danger looms and secrets unravel, Bret and Crew will discover if their connection can withstand the storm or if the past will unravel their chance at happiness.

The Pass Protection is book 3 in the CTU Eagles series: a series of interconnected standalones following a group of friends as they navigate college life, sports, deciding their futures, and falling in love. They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book.