Rushed: A Second Chance Sports Romance ... Lauren Landish
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Tyler Paulson is the new QB for the Toronto Fighters and April Gray is tasked with being his PA. It's pretty much her last chance as she didn't do so well the last two times. April and Tyler actually have a history as they were at the same summer camp years ago. The first kiss was the night before summer camp ended, and Tyler was to write April, but never did.

April is to get Tyler set for a temporary car, hotel, and make sure he stays out of trouble and stays happy for the duration.

Although Tyler doesn't remember April, they are comfortable in each other's company.

This was a second chance romance and it certainly wasn't all smooth sailing, but the characters were well suited for each other, and for the long run.

Sometimes I get into a lengthy review, but not this time. I'll let you discover the trials they go through together. That one little word,
t-o-g-e-t-h-e-r, is what makes you love this story.

I'm going back for another read, I loved it that much!
Aunt Bee

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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Win Me Over is the second novel in the Hearts & Crafts series from author Nicole Michaels, and after having read the first book, Start Me Up, which I loved, I simply couldn't wait to get my hands on this sequel. Here we have Callie Daniels, owner of Callie's Confections and coach for the high school dance team, and Bennett Clark, former NFL player and coach for the high school football team, joining forces in order to win a dance contest whose prize money Bennett plans on using to help his senior football players with their college tuition. They start off on the wrong foot but with both used to winning, they intend to give it their all. But amid the fun and flirting, Bennett's past is something that still weighs heavily on him, as does the feeling of responsibility he has toward all his players, both of which come to play in the story.

I loved Callie. She was this vibrant woman who enjoys being independent and successful but knows she can lean on her parents and three best friends if she needs to. She isn't afraid to give something a try, even when she knows the risks involved, and that includes becoming involved with Bennett, who is truly a good guy but is rather closed-off and far more hesitant. While there's a fair amount of flirting going on and they do try to keep things strictly platonic, you can feel the tension between them and I'm glad that it was more of a slow burn because you get to see their relationship grow. Everything is more or less lighthearted until an unexpected event occurs and a lot of what followed was heartbreaking. However, tragedy can lead to people coming together for the greater good instead of wallowing in self-pity and guilt and laying blame.

The third book in the series, Draw Me Close, is set for release in March 2016, but it's pretty clear that it'll be about the third member of the My Perfect Little Life blogging triumvirate, Lindsey Morales, a decorator, and Derek Walsh, an architect and best friend to Mike Everett, the lead male character from the first book, thanks to the confrontation that the two engage in here. This series may be about small town love stories but the two I've had the pleasure of reading so far are big on the romance and provide just enough steam to make me a satisfied bookaholic. Just like its predecessor, Win Me Over has a lot of heart and I finished the book with a smile on my face and already adding the next book to my to-be-read list. I'm highly recommending Nicole Michaels's latest gem of a book and give it five-plus stars.
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A good second-chance Hollywood romance that was well written and created all the feels!  I really enjoyed the tension between Micha and Maddie.  I was surprised how quickly I feel in love with these two characters.  There was surprisingly a lot of detail regarding the behind the scenes workings of a movie set.  I've never been on one so I can't vouch for the validity, but it sure made the story have more depth and realism.  I loved it!

Hero 5 stars / Heroine 5 stars / Steam 5 stars / Plot 5 stars / Overall 5 Stars
Keys: Dual POV, MF, Actor, Second Chance
#MSBB - I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
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Cold Hearted by Winter Renshaw is a wonderful sports romance read. I really enjoyed it. This is the first book by this author that I have read and I will definitely be looking for her other books. It is Rhett and Ayla's story. They both have issues and they both are trying to figure things out. I liked the chemistry between the two of them. Sometimes their interaction was annoying but it all made sense within the story line. I would highly recommend Cold Hearted to anyone who enjoys sportsy romance reads.
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Jockblocked by Jen Frederick was a sweet sport romance novel. For a moment it brought back memories of Nathan and Haley from the tv show One Tree Hill back to my mind. And just like them, I immediately fell in love with Matty and Lucy.

This is book 2 in Ms. Frederick's Gridiron series. After a talk with the team's coach, linebacker, Matthew "Matty" Iverson is offered the team captain spot, if he can remain scandal free and if he can get the team's current quarterback, Ace Anderson to give up his starting position so the coach can recruit a potential freshman to take his place.
Matty is reluctant, unsure how he could influence Ace to do anything, but the coach doesn't leave him much choice.

Luckily, he may have found some help convincing Ace to do what the coach wants...in the form of Ace's childhood best friend, Lucy Watson, the girl he's be lusting after.  However, when emotions come into the mix and Matty begins to fall for Lucy, the story gets more interesting and he needs a whole new game plan.

This is a great story with engaging characters. Matty is so sweet and definitely book boyfriend material.  Loved him.  Lucy is a great heroine. Vulnerable, yet strong, and completely loyal to Ace and later to Matty. I also liked Hammer! Such a perfect supporting character and friend to Matty.  Hope Ms. Frederick has a book about him.

Overall, I enjoyed every minute of this story and very much recommend.  I can't wait to read more from Jen Frederick.
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A sexy and sweet second chance story with a side of sports romance. Bree and Kyler have a long history together full of firsts and memories. Things Kyler still holds dear their break up was not as mutual as it seemed back then just that he let go too easy.

Back in his hometown to win the girl before leaving for his training camp. He is determined this time without Bree. Kyler is stubborn as is persuasive and he is willing to use everything to get her this time. His plan his full of old jaunts and making new ones. Bree has to let go of old hurts and misguided responsibilities if they want this to work.

Tessa Bailey sure know how to write a complete novella. Hitting all the right elements and adding the steam too. The angst and tension placed rightly so. I need to go back on this series. I enjoyed this sample of what to expect.
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A book must be able to do a few things in order for me to call it a good book. These things include making me laugh, tear up, want to throw the book but at the same time be on the edge of my seat until the last page. Let me tell you Refuse to Lose did all that and so much more!

Wow, what a great Second Chance sports romance! Alison Mello surly knocked this one out of the ballpark for an easy home run. This book has all the emotions, love, hate, sadness and so much more.

Trystan and Stella the main characters in this book are written beautifully. With all that has happened to them, they make it all work. I love the Mom Squad aspect of this book as it deals with kid's baseball. Refuse to Lose is written as if you are part of it. I could not put this book down once I started it. I recommend this book as a must-read. You all need to check it out today.
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This is fun and flirty, low angst second chance book. I am absolutely in love with this Davis clan. Theyve been through so much but in the end nothing is more important than family. And who wouldnt want Mav and Clay as big brothers. Theyre protective, caring and supportive.

Harper hit the mark when she wrote these sexy cowboys. Tatum Montgomery is something else. My heart broke for what he had to give up protecting his heart. But then fate stepped in and gave him that second chance he needed. That man had me swooning.

Then theres spunky Quinn Davis.  That girl is exactly what her given nickname is, badass-hell raiser. Shes coming into her own. Facing her past, letting go and moving on. And who better to help her then Tate.

Together these two are finding their way back to each other.

The story was fluffy with little drama. It was a sweet and sexy romance. I loved these characters. They were real. They made you laugh and just put a damn smile on your face.

I look forward to the brooding Clay. I cant wait to see what woman knocks him on his ass.
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Yesssss! This was just what I needed!! I'd been struggling for days with connecting with the last few books I'd picked up but Played pulled me right in from the start and held me captive until the very end. I love a good sports romance and I love the way Jen Frederick writes them. She speaks as much to the romance reader in me as she does to my inner football fan, never simply slapping a helmet on a hot character and calling it a sports romance, but by really getting down into the trenches with an athlete and beautifully crafting their story as they navigate their sport, their career path, and their love life.

Something about Ty just stole my heart. I loved everything about this guy, especially the way he treated his best friend. This friends to lovers romance was just everything. I love a slow burn, I love angst, I love a steamy, sexy, deliciously sweet love story and Played was all the things. The pace in this story was perfection. It was exquisitely crafted, pulling every emotion from me as I read... LUST, JEALOUSY, HEARTACHE, FURY, LOVE... I felt it all.

I love a good sports romance but more, I LOVE a good friends to lovers romance. Played is the full package, layering both in this unputdownable story that I devoured.  Two best friends struggling with the feelings they've secretly developed for each other while also struggling with their own identities. Ty and Ara are each fighting their own battle to carve a place for themselves in a world overshadowed by the success of someone they love. It's beautiful and relatable and emotional the whole way through. I was as invested with these characters' personal journeys as I was with the attraction simmering between them. I love a sweet and sexy sports romance and Played is certainly that. But I so appreciate a deeper plot, a richly layered storyline that completely ensnares the reader in its romanticism, its drama and its well developed character dynamics. And Played is certainly all of that as well. I loved it!
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this college romance from Lauren Rowe! It was fun, cute, and sweet. I loved Tyler! This is definitely a great college/NA/sports romance for anyone looking for their next read in one of those genres. It also has a great epilogue, which is something I love having in standalone books. Lauren writes such great male characters, I love adding another book by her to my library!
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This is the fourth book in a series, but fully enjoyable as a standalone.

Lindsay Riviera is a college senior looking to remake her life. She grew up not knowing her father, and with a mother who used her looks and wiles to find boyfriends to support their lifestyle. That's not who Lindsay wants to be, and she struck out to be a sex-positive person, in control of her finances and lovers. Thing is, while she hung out with the hockey players at Boston College, and took great thrill in hooking up with them, she got her feelings bruised when the player she thought was really into her turned out to be using her the way she'd used others.

So, she stepped back, took a hockey hiatus, and accepted it when her tell-all expose on collegiate sports--written by her handpicked reporter--turned out to be more pro-sports than she liked. All Lindsay needs to do is pass her remedial mathematics course, and she can graduate and leave her "puck bunny" status in the rear view mirror. Lindsay isn't happy to learn the only math tutors available either despise her...or are on the starting defense for the Screaming Eagles hockey team.

Ryder "Ox" Maddox is a pleaser. He's a sophomore in college and a math major, despite his father's desires. Ryder's dad played professional hockey for years, and is determined to see Ryder follow on his skates. His mother isn't quite so stern--after all her marriage was ruined by Ryder's father chasing too many puck bunnies, and she's an upstanding mayor in a posh Connecticut burb. Which is why Ryder needs to be a perfect kid--and also why Ryder's an uptight guy.

Still, he really likes Lindsay's sass, and hopes to charm her into his life. HE has no idea about her player-chasing ways but she comes clean about it, and he seems untroubled--until his team mates are trying to score her.

I really liked the frankness of this New Adult romance. It's about making mistakes and learning from them. Lindsay and Ryder make lots of  mistakes, and they make it right time and again. It has a nice sex-positive message, with Lindsay holding herself accountable for her own actions, and not allowing anyone the slut-shame her. There's a rather slow burn to the romance, with Lindsay pushing Ryder away, and building a friendship that slides into more. And, they make good partners to each other, as well. There's real conflict regarding the status of their relationship, and the status of their academics--because Lindsay is due to graduate, and Ryder isn't ready to let her go.

For me, the story was mostly about the complicated dynamics of interpersonal relationships in the small hockey-fan community. Lindsay is a strong determined woman, who makes choices that benefit her--and allows Ryder to join her where she is. Likewise, Ryder is a great guy, kind and compassionate, but also scarred by his heavy parental expectations, and the infidelity that tore his family apart. I liked the book and felt the plot was mostly on target. There's some unexpected melodrama with Ryder's parents, particularly, but the resolution managed that to my satisfaction. I received a review copy via NetGalley.
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Squeeee !!!!! I love sports romances and I am so excited to have discovered this book and this Author.

This story is about Megan Davenport who decided to be her own person and take control of her life.
She worked hard to make it to college determined to do what she wants and has made herself a list of goals to achieve. Her first day at school her roommate asks her to go to a party where she meets Dane and after a near oopsie mishap with a dart she meets Dane. There is instant chemistry between the two but Dane has his own issues and doesnt think a relationship is something he can do. Not only that after their first interaction ending with a hot kiss he discovers that Megan is the sister of his teammate and Captain. Shes off limits!!!

This story had me smiling from ear to ear. It was sweet, funny, romantic, sexy and had a little bit of angst. It gave me all the good book feels. I loved the chemistry between the two they seemed to get understand each other so well and developed a friendship along the way. Of course that friendship develops and they find they cant fight the attraction. When they give in you will be jumping up and down because you wanted them to be together. But whats a book without a little bit of drama to spike your blood pressure and this book definitely has a little of it. You will find yourself cursing out well at least I did because of the things that get in their way. It will be so worth it though because how it ends will have you swooning.

I didn't realise going into this book that it was the third in the series but luckily it can be read as a standalone so I didn't feel like I was missing anything by nothing reading books 1 and 2. However you can bet that I will definitely be reading the first 2 books in this series.
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I love how patient Luke is with Lily in this second chance romance.  You root for the two of them throughout the book and hope for the best outcome for them.  It's a love renewed story that takes a look at what can make or break a relationship.  Love these two and I'm excited to see them pop up in another story to see what happens with their future.
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I really enjoy a good sports romance, and Flirting on Ice delivers a big hockey romance tied up in a neat little novella package. This was a quick, fun read with a bit of angst, a touch of drama, and a lot of romance  even if the two people involved in the romance know they cant be together and spend most of the time romancing from afar!

I just loved both Zac and Heather. Zac was just a good guy  sure he sowed some wild oats when he first started his professional career, but hes really settled in to his role as team captain, has embraced his team as his family, and keeps himself out of the spotlight. Heather is in the spotlight since her father is the owner of the hockey team, but shes used her role to help with the familys foundation and has dedicated herself to helping the children in the community. Shes a strong woman who knows what she wants, and of course what she wants is Zac!

Im not a huge fan at insta-love, but since there is a lot of history between these two  make that four year of history  it was easy to see these two falling hard and fast for one another. It was frustrating watching Zac and Heather struggle to even be in a relationship, and I found myself wishing that they would stop doing what they thought was best for each other all the time  since we all know how much trouble that usually causes  but watching the end result made it all worthwhile.

Im not sure on the plans for a series, but I would love to see more books on the rest of the players on the team  starting with Zacs best friend Sequoia as well as Andre, the team veteranand lets not forget Mikhailoh, yes, I think there are plenty of stories to tell!

Once again the authors provide a seamless story that Im hard-pressed to find where one voice ends and another takes over. They have found a writing partnership that truly works and delivers an engaging story in one consistent voice  kudos to both authors for blending together so welland keep these stories coming!

I received this book from the authors for an honest review.
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Corinne Michaels has yet again written a book that I didn't want to leave. What she has written is nothing short of inspirational, uplifting and hopeful.

This is a second chance romance of epic proportions. Kristin has left behind a verbally abusive marriage and is trying to make a fresh start as a single mother. To support herself and children, she gets a job as a celebrity journalist.

Enter Noah Frazier. Kristin's first assignment. He is notorious for not giving interviews or revealing anything personal, and it's Kristin's job to get an exclusive from him.

Despite making a fool out of herself, Noah is beguiled by Kristin and wants to see more of her, wants time with her, wants her period.

The next thing Kristin knows, she has the hot, the famous and very forthcoming actor coming for her. After years of being mentally beaten down, she finds his interest and attraction in her very hard to believe and so begins their story.

From comedic moments, to moody children. From drunken antics to self-deprecating thoughts. This story has it all. I swooned, I fell hard for these characters and I absolutely loved the happy. This story can easily give anyone hope for a better tomorrow after a dark today. The proof that love comes in many ways with a number of facets is shown in Kristin and Noah's story. Now, is time for their happily ever after - they've spent so long looking for it.

I have so much love for One Last Time because of its realness and the raw feelings Corinne's writing can invoke in just a few words. You find yourself vying for the HEA and the perfect ending, you can only hope and dream that a love like theirs can be your reality, and you can't help but wish for more from them!
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This is another wonderful second chance romance  young lovers reunited after a decade. Wyatt and Kelsey met one summer before Wyatt went off to photography school. Wyatt is hot, talented, and came from a well to do family. Wyatt is not short of girls hanging on to his every word but he only has eyes for Kelsey  a young, shy, beautiful dancer. I have to be honest I didn't feel the heroine. Kelseys father is strict but it just seems that she is too shy and always running away from Wyatt. At times I feel she was playing hard to get. Wyatt was persistent and eventually they shared one sexy night but immediately afterward Kelsey disappeared before the sheets cooled. A decade later, Kelsey walks into an audition for a job and to her surprise finds a much older, handsome Wyatt who happens to be the photographer. Wyatt is still hurt and Kelsey had some explaining to do. Can Wyatt forgive Kelsey for breaking his heart? Can they rekindle the short-lived romance?

Wicked grind started out really strong. I was very intrigued by the unique plot but I guessed rather quickly the reasons Kelsey ran many years ago, so the anticipation was gone  my fault . I enjoyed the slow burn, the angst, the chemistry, and the passion they shared. I love the hero. He is talented, a celebrity but he is grounded, genuine, and a nice guy. He has the patience of a saint pinning after Kelsey. Kelsey has some issues that make it difficult to go after her dreams. I do admire her though for the way she takes care of her brother. Its quite an endearing relationship they have for each other. I am intrigued by Griffin  I can see him as a broken hero with scars but he has a huge heart. I would love a story on Griffin. I think the book is well-written, good flow. Sweet, sexy, light-hearted second chance love.
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After reading A Pinch of Salt I have been waiting for this book.  It was a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy.  (I guess cinnamon does fit!)  Tasha and Jericho dated back when they were in college until Tasha up and left without a word.  Now we get flashbacks to their time together as well as watching them navigate the present.  And it flows nicely and flashbacks were perfect and not TOO much like you sometimes get.

I love the awkwardness we get early on with them and the fighting of the attraction, but it is so clear that the feelings are just as strong now as they were back then.

I love a good second chance romance and this one does not disappoint! :)