Big Ol' Softie MCs!

So I recently reread {Show Me by Neve Wilder} and I just love Sam's vibe - a big, friendly, beautiful softie who's sometimes a bit awkward and generally smarter than he's given credit for. Bonus points if they're athletes because I love stereotype defying jocks.

I love this type of character paired with sassy, mildly neurotic sweethearts who see their worth (like Jesse) but also with more contrasting personalities (like the classic golden retriever/black cat pairings).

Would love some recs for this! Any subgenre works. I prefer high heat books when possible but I'm flexible as long as the writing is good.

Hard No's: Poly, Mpreg, Fauxcest, Incest, Dark Romance, Noncon