shanab's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
kn1231's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars - I really wanted to like this story because I love sports and I love sapphic romances, but this one didn’t connect for me. I couldn’t really develop a connection to either of the leads, which was my main struggle with this story, I just wasn’t invested in either of their stories. Their budding relationship didn’t give me the “warm & fuzzies” which is a must for me to enjoy a book. Also, I thought the misogyny and homophobia was just way too much, almost campy, which just made things even more unbelievable than the actually concept of the story in the first place.
Overall, I just thought there was way too much going on in this story, and when you add into a weakly written romance, it’s going to make for a mediocre story.
Overall, I just thought there was way too much going on in this story, and when you add into a weakly written romance, it’s going to make for a mediocre story.
catbartram89's review against another edition
5.0
Parker auditions for point kicker for the Las Vagus High Rollers, being the first woman to be in a team within the NFL was huge and she was having to prove herself.
New Trainer Carly is also trying to prove herself in the male-dominated world of the NFL, her boss on her first day puts her in her place and says she can't fraternise with the players, luckily she isn't interested in men, but she isn't given the chance to tell her boss.
When Parker meets Carly she gives her a proposition of a casual relationship but this was the wrong thing to ask/say, seeing a Parker is not just a player on the pitch but in life too, Carly was not interested in potentially getting her heart broken and refuses the proposal.
Can Parker make the perfect kick for her team? Will Parker grow up and realise that there is more to a relationship than just a fling? Will Carly give in and follow her heart?
This slow-burn romance is wonderfully written and the narration by Abby brings the book alive and keeps you entertained the whole way through.
I highly recommend this book/ Audiobook it's a great listen
New Trainer Carly is also trying to prove herself in the male-dominated world of the NFL, her boss on her first day puts her in her place and says she can't fraternise with the players, luckily she isn't interested in men, but she isn't given the chance to tell her boss.
When Parker meets Carly she gives her a proposition of a casual relationship but this was the wrong thing to ask/say, seeing a Parker is not just a player on the pitch but in life too, Carly was not interested in potentially getting her heart broken and refuses the proposal.
Can Parker make the perfect kick for her team? Will Parker grow up and realise that there is more to a relationship than just a fling? Will Carly give in and follow her heart?
This slow-burn romance is wonderfully written and the narration by Abby brings the book alive and keeps you entertained the whole way through.
I highly recommend this book/ Audiobook it's a great listen
angieinbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I was wanting a book that would usher me into the fall season, and, as an American, nothing marks the start of fall like the emergence of [American] football season, so Catherine Lane's Romancing the Kicker was the logical choice. I wasn't expecting to be blown away by this novel--and I definitely wasn't, but this book had its highs and lows and, even though it didn't grab me and not let me go (which I hope every book I read does), it was exactly what I wanted. And this may be a good time to note, for the record, that this book had the misfortune of following my reread of Delilah Green Doesn't Care (my current #1 for the year), so in some ways I chose this because I didn't expect to be blown away by it.
What worked for me in this novel was the romance between Parker, the hotel heiress and soccer star who's trying to become the first woman to play in the NFL, and Carly, the first female athletic trainer to be hired by the Rollers football team. I love the rich/poor trope and I thought Lane handled this really well. Both MCs were hard-working and driven and had some lessons to learn, and we get to see them grow throughout the course of the novel. I also really liked the discussion of women in male-dominated sports spaces.
I did think the novel tried to tackle (pardon the unintended pun) too much here. The storyline with Teddy and his parentage seemed not to fit in this novel (same really the whole subplot with Carly's mom, to be honest). I really wish Lane would have focussed more on the issues both Parker and Carly were facing as members of the Rollers organization. I just didn't care about Carly's younger brother and a lot of time was spent with him.
No big complaints about the romance, at least. It's not the type of book where I'm going to go back and reread those romantic sections over and over again like I do with other books, but I was rooting for them to come together and make it work.
What worked for me in this novel was the romance between Parker, the hotel heiress and soccer star who's trying to become the first woman to play in the NFL, and Carly, the first female athletic trainer to be hired by the Rollers football team. I love the rich/poor trope and I thought Lane handled this really well. Both MCs were hard-working and driven and had some lessons to learn, and we get to see them grow throughout the course of the novel. I also really liked the discussion of women in male-dominated sports spaces.
I did think the novel tried to tackle (pardon the unintended pun) too much here. The storyline with Teddy and his parentage seemed not to fit in this novel (same really the whole subplot with Carly's mom, to be honest). I really wish Lane would have focussed more on the issues both Parker and Carly were facing as members of the Rollers organization. I just didn't care about Carly's younger brother and a lot of time was spent with him.
No big complaints about the romance, at least. It's not the type of book where I'm going to go back and reread those romantic sections over and over again like I do with other books, but I was rooting for them to come together and make it work.
qraveline's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism and Racism
jsreads's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
theamandashelby's review against another edition
4.0
I was excited when I saw this book. I had actually just read an article about Becca Longo. I must state I have no interest in football, but always an interest in women gaining traction in a mens(sport, career.. whatever). While I enjoy football watch party food and drinks, the actual game holds little interest. However, this book was really entertaining. It doesn't have too much technical language and allows anyone to enjoy the book. I thought the romance was solid and I enjoyed both main characters.
I always enjoy class differences in novels. I thought both main characters were well written and their romance was believable, but Carly was my favorite. I thought the secondary characters were likeable and added a lot to the story. If you are not a football fan don't overlook this one, I think you will still enjoy it. If you love sweet romances this one is for you.
I always enjoy class differences in novels. I thought both main characters were well written and their romance was believable, but Carly was my favorite. I thought the secondary characters were likeable and added a lot to the story. If you are not a football fan don't overlook this one, I think you will still enjoy it. If you love sweet romances this one is for you.
torialovesbooks's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mannttha's review against another edition
4.0
*Note: I was provided a copy of this book by Ylva Publishing
Romancing the Kicker follows Parker, a young woman who was just signed onto the Las Vegas High Rollers football team, and Carly, a young athletic trainer who was just hired onto the team. With Parker and Carly big being new female hires they are introduced and are quickly attracted to one another. Throughout the novel we see the two grow closer and form a strong bond. The novel also follows Parker as she struggles with becoming the first female in the NFL and Carly as she deals with her family and money issues.
This book had a lot of good things in it. It deals with feminism head on as well as family struggles and issues with money. It was nice how fleshed out these the plot and characters were. It was easy to relate to both of them even though their lives are drastically different. I was a bit worried about the football and the sports aspect of this book because I know nothing about sports, but it ended up being very easy and enjoyable to read. I do wish the relationship between the two main characters was not so dragged out. I feel that things were moving really slow in terms of what I had expected going into this novel and then came together fairly quickly at the end. But, this was overall a very enjoyable read.
Romancing the Kicker follows Parker, a young woman who was just signed onto the Las Vegas High Rollers football team, and Carly, a young athletic trainer who was just hired onto the team. With Parker and Carly big being new female hires they are introduced and are quickly attracted to one another. Throughout the novel we see the two grow closer and form a strong bond. The novel also follows Parker as she struggles with becoming the first female in the NFL and Carly as she deals with her family and money issues.
This book had a lot of good things in it. It deals with feminism head on as well as family struggles and issues with money. It was nice how fleshed out these the plot and characters were. It was easy to relate to both of them even though their lives are drastically different. I was a bit worried about the football and the sports aspect of this book because I know nothing about sports, but it ended up being very easy and enjoyable to read. I do wish the relationship between the two main characters was not so dragged out. I feel that things were moving really slow in terms of what I had expected going into this novel and then came together fairly quickly at the end. But, this was overall a very enjoyable read.
elleerose's review
4.0
I loved this book, the tension, the characters and the sweet slow burn was amazing!
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