
Mickey Miller
9 SeriesMickey Miller is an American author known for his contemporary romance novels, including the Ballers series and the Blackwell After Dark series. He has a diverse background as a collegiate athlete, Peace Corps volunteer in South America, and high school coach and teacher. Miller's works are characterized by light-hearted, steamy romances with guaranteed happy endings.
In "The Substitute" by Mickey Miller, NFL star Peyton O'Rourke returns to his hometown as a substitute teacher and football coach during a strike. He unexpectedly reconnects with Maddy Cooper, the attractive girl next door and his best friend's ex-girlfriend. Despite knowing he should avoid her, Peyton finds himself drawn to Maddy. Their relationship quickly intensifies, complicating matters. This standalone novel explores the challenges and passions that arise from their forbidden attraction.