I Wish You Were Mine: An Oxford Novel

Perfect for fans of Alice Clayton and Emma Chase, Lauren Layne's Oxford series heats up in this story of forbidden desire as a brooding jock hoping for a comeback falls for a woman who's strictly off-limits.

A year ago, Jackson Burke was married to the love of his life and playing quarterback for the Texas Redhawks.

Now he's retired, courtesy of the car accident that ruined his careerand single, after a nasty scandal torpedoed his marriage.

Just as he's starting to get used to his new life as a health and fitness columnist for Oxford magazine, his unpredictable ex shows up on his doorstep in Manhattan.

Jackson should be thrilled. But he can't stop thinking about the one person who's always been there for him, the one girl he could never have: her younger sister.

Mollie Carrington can't say no to Madison. After all, her older sister practically raised her. So when Madison begs for help in winning her ex-husband back, Mollie's just glad she got over her own crush on Jackson ages agoor so she thought. Because as Mollie reconnects with Jackson, she quickly forgets all her reasons to stay loyal to her sister.

Tempted by Jackson's mellow drawl and cowboy good looks, Mollie is sick and tired of coming in second place.

But she can't win if she doesn't play the game.Advance praise for I Wish You Were Mine ';A smart, sexy, and absolutely irresistible read!'USA Today bestselling author Mira Lyn Kelly';I Wish You Were Mine is a sizzling-loud friends-to-lovers story with a unique twist of my-sister's-ex-husband.

A hot and sexy read with a strong bond of friendship make this a book you don't want to miss.'Keri Ford, author of the Turtle Pine series Praise for the novels of Lauren Layne ';Fun, sexy, and sharp as a spike heel.'New York Times bestselling author Ruthie Knox ';Packed with loads of sizzle and Snickerlicious fun, Lauren Layne's After the Kiss is a knock-your-stilettos-off, total page-turning treat that had me fan-girling up within the first chapter.'USA Today bestselling author Mira Lyn Kelly ';Spunky, flirty, and full of sass, Love the One You're With is everything a romance should be!

Lauren Layne has a winner.'New York Times bestselling author Christie Craig ';Sexy, sassy, and surprisingly sweet, Lauren Layne's Just One Night is a total page-turner!'New York Times bestselling author Donna Alward ';The Trouble with Love is a heartwarming read I devoured in one sitting and haven't been able to stop smiling over since.'New York Times bestselling author Violet Duke ';Irresistibly Yours has it all: fun banter, hot chemistry, and a couple that you just can't help but want to be together!'New York Times bestselling author Marquita Valentine Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.