bookwormbetty's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great NA Romance that gives you all the feels. Ryker is just a boy in love and doesn't know it. He has his issues, and so does Penelope. Penelope lives in her head, and doesn't really realize all what is going on. She is stubborn, and gives Ryker a run for his money. The football team as a whole plays secondary characters, and they are a hot mess.
I really hope we get to see a book for Blaze, he is a hot mess of adhd, and I really enjoyed him as a secondary character. The book is rich with great characters, and a good story line. The pacing was great, there was never a time I was wanting the book to be over. As a matter of fact I was up way too late reading. This book is told in dual pov.
I really hope we get to see a book for Blaze, he is a hot mess of adhd, and I really enjoyed him as a secondary character. The book is rich with great characters, and a good story line. The pacing was great, there was never a time I was wanting the book to be over. As a matter of fact I was up way too late reading. This book is told in dual pov.
luciecamille's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
the_resistance_book_club's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the historical romance
I love Ryker's story. I feel like even though this book is a standalone you should really read the first book because you get a little taste of Ryker and his friendship with Maverick. As well as the story is the almost the same formula except for few changes and the added historical romance inbetween. I will be reading the Charisma and Blaze story next!
I love Ryker's story. I feel like even though this book is a standalone you should really read the first book because you get a little taste of Ryker and his friendship with Maverick. As well as the story is the almost the same formula except for few changes and the added historical romance inbetween. I will be reading the Charisma and Blaze story next!
mrose21's review against another edition
4.0
This wasn't too bad. Better than the first in the series.
Penelope is a tad quirky but more I feel anger from her character. Shes angry her mum died, shes angry her dad wasn't around and shes trying to get through college and have fun.
Ryker is different. He seems more relaxed but I think he was chasing her from the get go. He wanted to be more from the very first bet.
I like Ryker more, although I was screaming inside for him to tell her everything and not let the bully pop her bubble for him. Sadly book people can't listen.
Interesting romance, sort of new-adult sort of just a soft romance. Isn't as intense as the first one but it is still consuming.
Penelope is a tad quirky but more I feel anger from her character. Shes angry her mum died, shes angry her dad wasn't around and shes trying to get through college and have fun.
Ryker is different. He seems more relaxed but I think he was chasing her from the get go. He wanted to be more from the very first bet.
I like Ryker more, although I was screaming inside for him to tell her everything and not let the bully pop her bubble for him. Sadly book people can't listen.
Interesting romance, sort of new-adult sort of just a soft romance. Isn't as intense as the first one but it is still consuming.
kidisitor's review against another edition
5.0
Great story about a 'player' who doesn't want to be a player, and actually has some regrets about his playboy past... and of course the girl who helps him realize it. Neither have had the best role models when it comes to affairs of the heart, and while he doesn't let it hinder his perusal of her, she uses it as a defense to push him away. His star athlete title doesn't entice, in fact it only adds to her defense.
Both of these characters are lovable, but both have faults. They are smart and strong and confident, yet also have a vulnerability about them. They aren't overly complicated, but complex enough to make them interesting. The side characters also bring a little (or a lot) of something to the story, and a few even help make the story as good as it is.
There are many laughs, a few steamy scenes and a couple tear inducing scenes. This is one of those books that while sex is the undercurrent throughout the book, it's not the main focus between the characters. (Of course he is male, so always thinking about it.) lol I like that it's a sexy read without being filled with the act itself. (Not that I have anything against those books.) ;)
It's well written and easy to read. Flows smoothly. It is book two in the series, but each can be read as a stand alone without issues.
*I volunteered to review an ARC of this book.
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2yE0Mef
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Both of these characters are lovable, but both have faults. They are smart and strong and confident, yet also have a vulnerability about them. They aren't overly complicated, but complex enough to make them interesting. The side characters also bring a little (or a lot) of something to the story, and a few even help make the story as good as it is.
There are many laughs, a few steamy scenes and a couple tear inducing scenes. This is one of those books that while sex is the undercurrent throughout the book, it's not the main focus between the characters. (Of course he is male, so always thinking about it.) lol I like that it's a sexy read without being filled with the act itself. (Not that I have anything against those books.) ;)
It's well written and easy to read. Flows smoothly. It is book two in the series, but each can be read as a stand alone without issues.
*I volunteered to review an ARC of this book.
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2yE0Mef
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2JjcU8A
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/2OUc5ZN
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2Q1xXin
jesshiggins's review against another edition
3.0
Really liked the characters and seeing their relationship develop. Okay, the whole bet thing is probably overplayed in books and a bit childish, but it does work in this book!
tiffanyjoy's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
oliviaaschumer's review against another edition
3.0
Okay it might just be because I will enjoy anything that isn't the clutches of Elle Kennedy's vanilla Hockey players at this point but this book was actually decent. The build up actually had me rooting for the main couple and it didn't take itself too seriously which I enoyed, perfect 2000s rom-com vibes. When they were together though it was an ick and I will never forgive the main character for being a bird girl who named their parrot Vampire Bill.
csaraiva310's review against another edition
Dnf 50%. I really tried but this book is just like a poorly written fanfic. I'm sorry.