Illegal Motion By Rheland Richmond May 2026

: The narrative follows their push-and-pull romance over roughly two years as they navigate miscommunications, Declan’s custody battle for his daughter Meredith, and their growing feelings. Main Characters

: A core element of the series is the focus on the protagonists' responsibilities as fathers.

: A dedicated vet with a busy practice and a passion for his horse rescue. He is described as having wavy dark blond hair and hazel-green eyes. Illegal Motion by Rheland Richmond

is an MM (male-male) sports romance novel co-written by Rheland Richmond and Emerson Beckett . It is the fourth book in The Package Deal series, which follows the lives of football players for the fictional Portland Pirates and their roles as single dads. Plot Overview

: The tension stems from their disastrous first meeting and Declan's initial behavior. : The narrative follows their push-and-pull romance over

was published in February 2023 and is approximately 430–500 pages long. While it can be read as a standalone, readers often recommend reading the series in order to better understand the established "found family" of the Pirates. Illegal Motion: An MM Sports Romance - Books - Amazon.com

The story centers on the relationship between , a veterinarian who runs an equine rescue, and Declan Miller , a star free-agent running back for the Portland Pirates. He is described as having wavy dark blond

: The two meet at a bar and share an intense one-night stand. Fearing the vulnerability of a real connection and currently navigating a difficult divorce, Declan ghosted Callum the following morning.

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Michele Majer

Michele Majer is Assistant Professor of European and American Clothing and Textiles at the Bard Graduate Center for Decorative Arts, Design History and Material Culture and a Research Associate at Cora Ginsburg LLC. She specializes in the 18th through 20th centuries, with a focus on exploring the material object and what it can tell us about society, culture, literature, art, economics and politics. She curated the exhibition and edited the accompanying publication, Staging Fashion, 1880-1920: Jane Hading, Lily Elsie, Billie Burke, which examined the phenomenon of actresses as internationally known fashion leaders at the turn-of-the-20th century and highlighted the printed ephemera (cabinet cards, postcards, theatre magazines, and trade cards) that were instrumental in the creation of a public persona and that contributed to and reflected the rise of celebrity culture.

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