Reign Walsh knows better than to fall for one of her brother's teammates. Her younger brother, Reece Walsh, is the Broncos' golden boy-fast on the field, faster in the spotlight. His teammates are practically family, which makes Jordan Riki completely off-limits. But Jordan has been her secret weakness for years. The way he smiles, the way he carries himself, the way he looks at her when he thinks no one else is watching. Jordan knows it's a dangerous game-crossing that invisible line between family loyalty and temptation. One wrong move could cost him his friendship with Reece, his reputation, even his career. But every stolen glance, every late-night text, every moment alone with Reign makes it harder to resist. What starts as sneaky banter soon turns into whispered secrets, stolen kisses, and a forbidden romance that threatens to set everything ablaze. Because sometimes, the most dangerous plays are the ones worth taking.

When Nyla Cooper, a career-focused finance manager, moves into her new townhouse, she's determined to keep her life simple: work, sleep, repeat. The last thing she expects is to land next door to a share-house full of men - Patrick Carrigan, the Brisbane Broncos' hard-nosed forward, his easygoing teammate Jesse Arthars, and their cheeky housemate Timmy Cossens, the team's photographer. Patrick is used to people knowing exactly who he is. So when the stunning woman next door looks at him like he's just another bloke offering to carry her boxes, he's thrown off balance - and maybe a little intrigued. With banter flying over fences, accidental run-ins, and the boys' relentless teasing, Patrick and Nyla's connection grows in ways neither of them planned. But Nyla's careful world and Patrick's chaotic life in the spotlight don't exactly fit together. Is the girl next door just a fleeting distraction, or the one person who sees Patrick for who he really is?

* A short story * Patrick Carrigan has always been the steady one - on the field, in the locker room, in life. But the one thing he's never had under control is Bianca Hewett. She's been there from the start: his first crush at sixteen, his best friend through school, his anchor during his Broncos debut, his first call after every win and every loss. They swore to stay just friends, too young and too scared to risk what they had. But years of stolen glances, almost-confessions, and late-night promises can only hold back the truth for so long. When Bianca leaves Brisbane for a career-making placement in Sydney, distance pushes them to the edge. A kiss at the airport shatters their pact, texts they can't take back deepen the crack, and suddenly, friendship isn't enough. Now, with the spotlight of the fans, the weight of Patty's career, and Bianca's own dream job on the line, they have to decide: will love finally be their first call... or the one call that costs them everything?

Jordan Riki isn't Brisbane's golden boy-he's the one everyone whispers about. The Broncos heartthrob with tattoos, swagger, and that grin that makes girls forget their own names. He's trouble wrapped up in six-foot-something of muscle, and he knows it. Maddison Myers is Brisbane's most unlikely TikTok sensation: the tactical response cop dubbed the "hottest cop in Queensland". Off duty, she's just Maddie-sharp-tongued, five-foot-two, and absolutely uninterested in being another girl who falls at Jordan's feet. But when a post-game night out collides with her rare night off, sparks fly. Maddie and her partner-in-uniform Lola cross paths with the Broncos boys, and suddenly the cop with a reputation for taking down giants is face to face with one. The banter is fast, the chemistry undeniable-and neither of them leaves without the other's number. What follows is a slow-burn of late-night texts, accidental run-ins, and the kind of push-and-pull only two people who shouldn't want each other can create. Because sometimes the chase doesn't happen on the field or on duty-it happens when the one person you swore off becomes the only one you can't stop thinking about.

Jordan Riki has always known the spotlight-NRL fame, adoring fans, and the pressures of playing for the Brisbane Broncos. But when a spontaneous night out leads him to cross paths with Alora Jennings-a strong-willed, resilient single mum of two from Adelaide-his world tilts. What starts as a cheeky flirt and one-night stand at Club Halo, turns into something neither of them expected. Alora, balancing the chaos of her career as a Triple Zero call centre manager and motherhood to little Luca and Ivy , never planned to fall for someone like Jordan. Too young. Too famous. Too far away. But Jordan sees more than the walls she's built. He sees her fire. Her fight. Her heart. And he's ready to prove that love-like rugby league-requires patience, persistence, and a willingness to tackle what matters most.

Taylor Peters was a planner. She was always on time, never even one minute late. She was always prepared for everything. Always had an extra pencil, or a spare hair tie you could borrow. If you returned it, that is. So of course when P.J. Duncan came in seven minutes late to their tutoring session, and without so much as a scrap of paper, Taylor was more than a little annoyed. Maybe Taylor was too cynical, or maybe she just wanted her first love to be special. Someone who was on time. Not the blonde boy who didn't have a care in the world, or a pencil in his pocket. No, Taylor thought. P.J. Duncan would never make her feel anything other than annoyance. P.J. Duncan x OC

When Broncos heart-throb Jordan Riki boards a first-class flight to Munich for an off-season trip with teammates, he expects Oktoberfest, sightseeing, and time to unwind. What he doesn't expect is her - a stunning blonde lingerie model who takes the seat beside him. Hours in the sky turn into effortless conversation, playful smiles, and a spark neither of them can ignore. But once the plane lands, reality takes over, and Jordan tells himself it was just a chance encounter. Until Munich proves him wrong. At one of the city's most famous restaurants, Jordan spots her again - this time laughing with her own circle of glamorous friends. Their eyes lock, the connection reignites, and suddenly the crowded room feels like it belongs to just the two of them. Between Oktoberfest nights, flashing cameras, and the pressures of two very different worlds, Jordan discovers that some encounters aren't accidents at all. Sometimes, the universe sits you next to the one person who can change everything.

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