A review by bookmaniacforever
Boyfriend Bargain by Ilsa Madden-Mills

4.0

⭐️4.5 "Dear Future Boyfriend" Stars ⭐️
I love a good college romance with all the swoon factor and heart-warming feelings. Boyfriend Bargain is exactly that kind of story! Ilsa Madden-Mills penned a charming and funny romance with two engaging protagonists that can turn on the heat with their powerful connection.

"She's consuming me, the way her lips pucker when she's thinking, her lashes fluttering against he cheeks after I kiss her. This crazy thing we have is mutual, which scares me and exhilarates me at the same time."

Sugar is the cute, dorky heroine that has a dream of being a lawyer. Zack Morgan, the hockey star player is the perfect candidate to play her new fake boyfriend to help her get admitted at the prestigious lax school of her choice. When they first meet it’s so intense between them. They truly share something special. Every single interaction is so delightful and diverting! The banter had me grinning so big and laughing a lot.

Z is really not the stereotype jock. I absolutely adored him and his fragile side. He hides dark secrets that could hinder his future in the NHL. With Sugar though, it seems like he’s slowly healing from a tragic event of the past. Everything he does to get the girl is adorable. When he accepts her offer to play her boyfriend, he already knows that he’s playing for keeps because she’s that special to him! Talk about a swoon-worthy, cocky hero!!!

As I mentioned earlier, their chemistry is undeniably intense! The little stolen moments where they get intimate are so juicy! They certainly had me losing my breath! Not only this couple is amazing, but the supporting characters bring a depth to this story. I enjoyed Eric's personality, always joking and flirting with Sugar to provoke Z. Reece, Zack's brother, is also very mysterious and the animosity with his brother had me intrigued. Sugar's group of friend are so supportive and fun to watch. Seriously, all the cast made this novel even more engaging!

"Fire and need all mixed together consume my body and I kiss him back, our mouths clinging. Each time we kiss, it's as if it's the first time, and I'm baffled by the intense desire that rises up inside me."

Globally, Boyfriend Bargain is an alluring story bursting with feels. It’s the textbook college sports romance that will give you a great enjoyment.

** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **