A great sports romance
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I really liked this book. It had a great story and great characters. This book had just the right amount of hot and steamy scenes. I can't wait to read more of Andy's books.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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I really enjoyed this fun and intriguing sports romance. It was more than I expected. The story line was refreshing with strong characters, not alot of angst, enough mystery and drama to keep me turning the pages and the perfect amount of romance to make me swoon. This is the first book I have read from this author and I will definitely check out more of her work.
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Tracy Solheim has solidified her place as one of the premier authors of sports romances with her second novel in the Out of Bounds series, Foolish Games. This novel gives a realistic peek into the world of the NFL, a plausible story line with lots of twists and turns, and a steamy romance that keeps you rooting for the heroine (I mean, who wouldnt want to be in Julianne Marchiones shoes?)

Throw in a secret baby, some heavy baggage on the part of both protagonists, and a parallel storyline romance between the GM of the Baltimore Blaze and Will Connellys mother, and Solheim has another winner!

If you loved the first book in the Out of Bounds series, Game On, youll love Foolish Games. And if you haven't read Game On, youll want to after reading this book!
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Finished Amy Noelle's new novel The Hot Corner in one sitting.  I could not put it down.  Brad and Dani had a hot college romance that ended due to a great misunderstanding.  Seven years later both are successful-he as third baseman(the hot corner) for the LA Dodgers and she a author of sports biographies.  Their paths cross as Dani is hired to write his story.  Their reconnecting is the fire in the story and how they face the past and make a new future.
Ms. Noelle writes sports romance like no other.  Her interweaving of the sexiness of the sport and the intensity of professional athletes with the story line is amazing.  You root for Brad both on the field and in his relationships with Dani.  She also writes very strong women characters with great personality and a lot of spunk!  I laughed out loud at much of the banter between Dani and Brad and the other supporting characters.
So get a cold one and a box of cracer jacks sit back and enjoy this great summer read!  I look forward to more from Amy Noelle!
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Going All the Way is a sexy baseball romance. It is enjoyable with steamy chemistry, but lacking a little in the way of emotional connection. The lacking emotional connection is the only reason I can't give it a 5 star review, because other than that it's a really good read. The writing is good, the characters are well rounded and the pacing is great.

Stacia is an image consultant working solely in the political arena at the start of Going All the Way. Then, her client is caught with his pants down, and her father, Senator Kendall, a seriously pompous, d-bag of a person (and father) throws his weight around and convinces her wimpy boss to fire her from her client's campaign. Stacia, wanting to throw out her good girl, rule following ways, even if for just one night, goes out to drink with her friend and fellow coworker, Sophie, and finds herself a sexy way to get out of her own head when she meets Jason, a brooding baseball player. They have a steamy one night stand, then Stacia bails the following morning before Jason wakes up. When Stacia gets the call from her boss that a baseball team needs her talents cleaning up their new player's image, Stacia is happy, until she meets said player and it's her one night stand from the night before. Pretty soon, the sparks are flying again, and they can't seem to keep their hands off each other. But, when feelings develop, neither is sure of the other, and neither is divulging their feelings. It is inevitable when the fallout happens, and it hurt when it all crumbled around them.

I love Stacia, she's the bright star of Going All the Way. She's smart, strong, independent and has a huge heart. I had a harder time connecting to Jason. He's gruff and whiny, and doesn't seem to think of anyone but himself for most of the book. By the time he allows himself to be vulnerable to Stacia and let her in, I felt it was too little, too late. Perhaps if he had opened himself up much sooner in the book, I might have connected to him and might have felt their emotional connection more strongly.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book that I received through NetGalley.
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I absolutely love how we got a sports novel from Ms. Blakely and what better sport than football? Dani and Drew meet in the most unlikely of places and there's an immediate connection between them. Problem is, Drew's on a new team trying to almost salvage his career and he's not too keen on distracting himself from his goals with anything including the oh so beautiful and tempting Dani.

To add to the problem, they work for the same team and the team has been in the news more often than they should and not because of overwhelmingly fantastic plays on the field. Dani is hyper-focused on her job and helping her sister get through college. But when lightning strikes, or in this case, a surfboard to the head, sometimes you need to pay attention to the signs and explore what can be.

There's unending chemistry between these two and as much as they try to deny it and say "it's just sex" it's so much more than that. However, will these two be able to overcome their preconceived notions from both a personal and professional standpoint to have a touchdown in their hearts?

Leave it to Ms. Blakely to have another swoonworthy Hero matched with his perfect heroine that burned up the sheets and the field and I loved every minute of it!
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This is a sexy, hot romance that gets the blood pulsing. Jackie Barbosa does a terrific job of creating a tale about a sinfully hot football player and a sexy, beautiful math teacher. It completely lives up to its Brazen imprint. A great contemporary romance that touches the seductive side of relationships, while delivering witty dialogue with memorable characters.

Angie Peterson is an intelligent, strong woman who's not only a terrific math teacher but also a fantastic football strategist and coach. She was also the geeky high school teenager with an unrequited crush on the star football player. But her geeky days are behind her. She's now a confident, determined woman who's also smokin' hot.  A smart woman who not only teaches high school math but also helps coach the football team.

Cade Reynolds is a famous NFL quarterback who is just as popular today as he was when he was the star of his high school football team. When he finds himself sidelined because of a shoulder injury, he returns to his home town to help his sick football coach by stepping in as a temporary coach for the football team. Little did he know that the assistant coach would be so beautiful or that she'd turn his life upside down.

The characters are engaging and likeable, and the story moves smoothly.  It contains all the elements of an entertaining and enjoyable read. The chemistry sizzles, the love scenes are steamy, and the romance toe-curling. If you like your romance with plenty of heat, then you definitely want to read this book.

I received a copy of this book from Entangled Publishing
in exchange for my honest review.
Janna Shay
Author of Fair Play
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This is such a sweet story. Its a different type of sports romance where the sport of hockey is integral to the plot, and yet not a single game is played.

Corey has some insecurities as a result of being bound to a wheelchair, but she doesnt let her disability stop her from living a full life. Her dry sense of humor and spunkiness make her quite endearing. I wish I could say the same about Hartley. Hes a dreamy book boyfriend, and I admire a man whos faithful; however, hes loyal to a fault. Hes so attached to his truly awful, superficial girlfriend that he friend zones Corey despite the fact that shes clearly perfect for him. I grew so frustrated waiting for him to see the light that I began to feel he didn't deserve Corey.

Strong heroines eventually realize their self-worth though, and theres nothing more satisfying than seeing a hero attempt to redeem himself. Corey and Hartleys amusing antics as a pair of gimps, and the addition of their fabulous best friends make the story very entertaining.

The Year We Fell Down is an exceedingly well-written book featuring characters of real depth. Its an engaging story that I quite enjoyed.
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I love stories about athletes , and this romance just hit the spot! Nat and Scott are now among my favorite couples. Their unwavering  love against all odds, well I wish more couples were as committed . This story covers several years and shows how plans have to change sometimes if you want your love to last. This was a nice long read by an author I did't recognize, but I definitly will be looking for more books from.
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Im always looking for a new author that writes sports romances. Baseball is my favorite sport so when I saw then cover of the book it immediately caught my interest and the story didn't disappoint.
I didn't read the first book in the series and even though you can tell there was another book this book definitely stands alone. I will definitely go back and read the first book in the series and cant wait for the book 3.
Jerry and Karen are both great strong characters who think they know exactly what they want. Neither are looking for a relationship so they decide to try a friends with benefits arrangement. I also loved the back and forth dialogue between Jerry and Karen.
Highly recommended!

**received an ARC from NETGALLEY**
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Bryce by Nana Malone is a sports romance with all the feels when these two opposites meet. Though they come from different worlds, they find so much in each other.

Bryce Coulter is a rising star in the professional tennis community, but an injury may put an end to all of that. He needs to recover and get back in the game. He has been so cocky and sure of himself and now he finds himself in need of help.

I loved Tami. She has been down on her luck and still she is strong. She has lost so much and still she perseveres.  She gave up playing tennis professionally because she was needed at home.  Now she is just trying to survive.

When Bryce and Tami meet, she has her doubts about him, but he is determined to show him he is different. But with interfering family, secrets, and stubbornness, can they find a way to stay together?

This was a great read with characters you like, even if they frustrate you a bit. Both characters grow so much during their journey. I am looking forward to reading more from this series!

Happy reading!
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I freaking ADORE sports romance. It's one of my favorite troupes. I've read Cleat Chaser and Cleat Catcher which Celia Aaron co-authored with Sloane Howell, and I loved them so I KNEW I had to read this one.

I really loved the characters in this story and how it was about their second chance. I loved the drama and the plot twists and actually loved that it was about a female football player. The characters were strong and well developed. I could tell the Hero genuinely loved the heroine even though he was a slight stalker. lol

Overall, this book was written well, was very entertaining and it kept me wanting to read.
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King of the Court was my first book from author Melanie Munton and I must say that it was a great read with spot on chemistry and enough angst and drama to have me sneaking off to read in between Christmas festivities.

KotC was a good sports romance that checked off a bunch of my must-have boxes. I freaking loved Cam and his cocky, baller attitude. He's everything I wanted with hot sprinkles on top. Still, he had a softer side and the way he relentlessly pursues Reese were probably two of the things I loved about him most. Reese on her part was a good heroine. She's smart, dedicated to her job and despite her best efforts not immune to Cam's charms. The sexual tension between the two sizzles off the pages and pulls you in to the story. Although at times you kind of just want to shake Cam and Reese and get them to cut the crap and just make out already. The subplot of Cam and Trey's rivalry adds yet another element of tension that has you reading as fast as you can to find out how everything will unfold.

Steamy, exciting, and packed with plenty of feels, King of the Court is sure to conquer its way to the top of your TBR list. Four stars.
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If your a fan of hockey romance, the Brooklyn Bruisers Series is just what your looking for. Each can be read as a stand alone, but they are so entertaining I would start from the beginning.

Mike Beacon is a champion goalie for the Bruisers. He loves his team and his job. He has made two mistakes in his life. Getting his 18 year old girlfriend pregnant, but has a beautiful daughter, that is not part of the mistake. Secondly, walking away from the true love of his life. He thought he didn't have a choice, but now realizes things should have been done differently. Lauren Williams worked in the Bruisers front office for the owner Nate  Kattenberg, but after the break up moved to another office in Manhattan. One year after his wife's death,  Mike is now a single dad, Elsa, his daughter, is a teenager and he has a "Manny" who is Elsa's live in violin teacher and nanny. Other than hormone swings, life is pretty good. But.....he's missing someone to complete his life, and Lauren doesn't even want to be in the same room.

It's been two years and she stills carries the pain of the breakup. Due to the illness of Nate's assistant in Brooklyn, Lauren is now back to help things go smoothly for the play-offs. Each win is like a stab to the heart, she was hoping to get back to Manhattan before she had to see Mike too many times. Traveling with the team and meetings with the players is killing her. She has a new life, carefully planned. She wants to be a mom, not married, just a mom and has a folder of potential sperm donors to pick from. But Mike is breaking down her walls, chip by chip. He finally explains his abrupt break up, which she understands but disagrees with his decision. The team keeps winning and headed to the playoffs.  The heat builds between Lauren and Mike, and the Bruisers are winning!  Could their life finally be working out? There is one more "bump in the road" for this couple.

Lots of hockey and heat, and the continuing characters of the Bruisers are so much fun. A second chance romance with lots of action. Loved it!

I received this eBook from the publisher and Netgalley for an honest review.
Pat Fordyce
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As a big sports fan, I absolutely adored Cleat Chaser by Celia Aaron and Sloane Howell. This book left a big fat smile on my face. Usually in sports romance novels, there is always the hot shot star athlete who talks about the big game but in Cleat Chaser, Celia and Sloane did a fun twist on your typical sports romance books. They actually made the hero sweet and lovable right from the start. And they actually did incorporate baseball into the story line.

Kyrie Kent is done with players. She is perfectly contempt to be in her own little bubble with her kindle. She knows what it is like to be betrayed by an athlete. So when her best friend drags her to go to a baseball game, Kyrie was busy reading on her kindle that is until East Holliday caught her attention.

Easton Holliday is a professional pitcher for The Ravens. And so when he spots Kyrie in the stands not paying attention to the game, he was intrigued. In hockey, you have the puck bunnies and in baseball, you have the cleat chasers. And so you can imagine, Easton was intrigued that Kyrie had no interest in being a cleat chaser. So when he asked one of his closest friend, who happens to be dating Kyries best friend, to help set up an introduction, Easton was a ball of nerves. He liked Kyrie right from the start that she didn't care for his fame and money.

After a few tries, Easton was able to worm his way into Kyries good side. As the two begin to spend quality time with one another, deep feelings begin to emerge. But what happens when Kyries ex-boyfriend comes waltzing back in the picture? Will Kyrie find herself be the one chasing Easton as she tries to win back his heart?

With that being said, Cleat Chaser is definitely your feel good romance. The writing and story line were playful, fun, fresh, and sexy. And can I say, everyone deserves to have a BFF like Nikki, Braden and of course, you can not forget Kacey, even though she is like of those friends you cringe because you never know what embarrassing and unfiltered thing will come out of her mouth. So if you are looking for a book that weaves sports, romance, and laughter then this book is definitely for you.

~Michelle of Four Chicks Flipping Pages
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Lorelei James delivers a sexy and engaging sports romance with When I Need You, and it is one of my favorite reads of the summer. Jensen Lund and Rowan Michaels are two extremely likable characters, and their romance is heart-warming.

Jensen is a star professional football player, who is not interested in single mothers, cheerleaders, or medical practitioners. Rowan checks all three of these boxes; therefore, it seems unlikely that Jensen would ever be interested in her. Wrong. Jensen might have rules for dating, but hes immediately intrigued and drawn to Rowan even though shes everything he claimed he never wanted.

Rowan is attracted to Jensen, but she has no interest in getting involved with a football player. But when Jenson lays on the charm, he is irresistible. Their relationship develops at the perfect place as the sexual tension builds, and readers will be captivated by their love story. I adore Jensen, and I love this charming and passionate romance.

ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.
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This is one of the most fun sports romance books I've ever read!!!!  Kohen is confident and cocky but not annoyingly so. Roxy is sexy confident and very brave. The characters are well developed as is the story. Foxy is going to be the first woman to play professional football. She's a kicker. Her attraction to Kohen is instant and they can't keep their hands off each other. I won't spoil the rest of the story but this is a must read. I'm now anxiously awaiting the next book in the series "Perfect Siral" about one of Kohens team mates!!