Showing posts with label Football Romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Football Romance. Show all posts

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Tight Fit by Lisa Suzanne {a review}


Tight Fit, the third book in the Vegas Aces: The Tight End series from Lisa Suzanne, is now available! If you've read the Tight Spot and Tight Hold, then chances are you've been anticipating this release! Or maybe that's just me. I am beyond excited for this entire series.

Now this is a continuation, so I can't say much about the premise of the book. What I can say is that there is plenty of drama, even more steam, and a trip to Montana. That's all I can say. I know! I KNOW! I'm sorry!

I will lead my review/thoughts with this: Tight Fit is my favorite of the series so far!

Ben and Kaylee were spectacular in Tight Fit. Getting to see Ben relax a bit, and Kaylee find a place that feels like home was just the best. It was also nice to see Ben let his guard down a bit, and reveal some things to Kaylee. Escaping to Montana was just these two needed. Not only did they draw closer to each other, but they learned about each other also. I could see these two making that house their forever place.

"When you love somebody, you love all of them. Past and present, history and scars and all. You know how I feel about a lot of things, but sometimes it's hard to read you  because you're so afraid of letting anybody in. It's okay to let me in, Ben."


Oh, and Grandma Jean? LOVE HER! She definitely dropped some truth bombs on the couple, and it was things they both needed to hear. She spoke with love. She spoke with experience. She spoke to both of them in the ways that they needed. Grandma Jean knows Ben in and out. She knows his struggles, his demons, and his past. But she can also read Kaylee perfectly, and was able to get into her thoughts a bit regarding her dreams and wishes.

Of course there was also drama in this book, which is to be expected. The one piece of drama I wasn't surprised about who was behind it. I saw that one coming. The other though had my jaw drop ever so slightly. BUT I can see the motivation behind why it all went down the way it did.

Here in my home, we find peace. We make up after we fight. We're open and honest with one another--with what we want and with what we need. We're isolated in solitude, and when it's just the two of us, everything is pretty damn near perfect.

But as soon as we leave this sanctuary, reality storms back in.

I feel like a set up for an announcement will happen soon, and it will rock our characters causing even more drama. I need to read Tight Laced to see if I'm correct! I'm not talking about the announcement that was hinted at either. That one I see happening. The other though, if it is what I think it is, is going to be a forever situation.

I gave Tight Fit 5 stars over on Goodreads, and on BookBub! Maybe it was the fact that this story is continuing to build, and I can see how things will play out. Maybe it is the fact that I am so drawn in, and feel connected to the characters, that I am just that hopeful. In all reality, it's Lisa Suzanne's ability to write a story that has captivated me. Her storytelling feels like a tv mini series, and I'm here for it. I want to tune in each and every "week" to see what happens next with our characters. To see how they work through their issues, through the drama, and ultimately find their happily ever after.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on Tight Fit. I truly hope that you will pick up the entire Vegas Aces collection, and fall for these characters the way I have. It truly does read like a soap opera at times. (Especially seasons 1 and 2 with the Michelle drama.)

Laura
Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

It’s okay to admit I’m scared.

Outside forces are working hard to tear us apart, but we’ve teamed up against them. It’s the internal struggles we’re battling that could spell the ultimate end.

When Ben makes a public show to prove how committed we are, I’m left confused as I struggle to figure out whether his feelings for me are real or if they’re part of the act.

As we spend time at his secluded estate in Montana, I start to question whether there’s really an expiration date stamped on our relationship or if we could actually find a way to make this work.

We were all wrong for each other from the start, but together we’re a tight fit. As he lets me in on the secrets of his past, I fear it’s those very secrets that have the power to tear us apart.

TIGHT FIT is the third book in the VEGAS ACES: THE TIGHT END series. This series must be read in order.


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Meet Lisa Suzanne


Lisa Suzanne is a romance author who resides in Arizona with her husband and two kids. 

She’s a former high school English teacher and college composition instructor. 

When she's not chasing her kids, she can be found working on her latest book or watching reruns of Friends.  


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Thank you to Lisa Suzanne, and Wordsmith Publicity, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Tight Fit.



Thursday, March 10, 2022

Tight Hold by Lisa Suzanne {a review}


Today is a double release for Lisa Suzanne and her Vegas Aces: The Tight End series! Not only did she release Tight Spot, the first book in the series, she also released the second book, Tight Hold! This is wonderful because if you've read Tight Spot, you know that ended on a cliffhanger, and now you can find out what happened next!

I would absolutely LOVE to tell you what went down in Tight Hold. I would love to tell you about what happened when Kaylee's ex showed up. I would love to tell you about all the drama that occurs throughout. I want to tell you about steamy moments, and our characters slowly falling for each other. But I can't. Because that would have me giving spoilers, and I'm not about that life. I don't want to ruin this age gap, fake relationship with the best friend of Kaylee's brother.

So what can I share with you in regards to my review? Well I'll keep it brief.

Tight Hold is full of twists and turns! Just as you think something is about to happen, a curve ball is thrown at you. Followed by another, and another. As Ben and Kaylee's story builds, it just increases my desire to find out what happens next. I need to know what drama is headed their way, WHO is behind it all, and how it is resolved. I need to know HOW these two finally get their happily ever after. I need to know how the Dalton men react. I NEED TO KNOW EVERYTHING!!!

Basically I need to read the next 3 books immediately!

So as you can see, my review and recap of Tight Hold isn't much help. But hopefully it encourages you to go pick it up, and read it immediately. Well, rather immediately after you read Tight Spot. Which, if you want my review on Tight Spot, I have that posted here on my blog as well.

Thank you for taking time to read my jumbled thoughts. I truly do hope that you'll pick up this series, and read it along with me.

Laura
Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

The pro football player I’m faking a relationship with has the perfect solution to my career woes. He’s encouraging me to lean into the pseudo-celebrity life I was born into instead of trying to outrun it, and for the first time in my life, someone sees me for me.

I feel like he’s falling for me, too.

And then my ex shows up.

We broke up because we saw different futures, but now he’s back offering me all the things I want...all the things the man I’m currently falling for isn’t willing to give me.

Now I have to decide whether to give up the future I always dreamed of just so I can stay in Ben’s tight hold a little longer.


TIGHT HOLD is the second book in the VEGAS ACES: THE TIGHT END series. This series must be read in order.


Meet Lisa Suzanne


Lisa Suzanne is a romance author who resides in Arizona with her husband and two kids. 

She’s a former high school English teacher and college composition instructor. 

When she's not chasing her kids, she can be found working on her latest book or watching reruns of Friends.  


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Thank you to Lisa Suzanne, and Wordsmith Publicity, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Tight Hold.

Tight Spot by Lisa Suzanne {a review}



I did it! I read Tight Spot by Lisa Suzanne, and what a start to the new season! Oofta. If you're not aware, Tight Spot is the first book in the Vegas Aces: Tight End series. This is the third season, and it is going to be just as drama filled as the previous two. Also, please note that each book in this series (with the exception of #5) will end in a cliffhanger. Don't worry though, you get a new release every two weeks! So you don't have to wait long for the next installment.

What is Tight Spot about? Well, Ben Olson of course. He is a professional football player for the Vegas Aces, and he has been labeled with the "bad boy" persona. Ben doesn't really have an issue with this. He's just having fun. You know who does have an issue with it? The team owner. He wants Ben to clean up his image. As you can imagine, Ben isn't thrilled about this. Yet, he loves his job, and being a part of the Aces. So he's going to give it a try. Enter the plan that his PR person has created. Ben is about to be set up in a fake relationship. Who is his "love interest" going to be? Kaylee Dalton of course. Yes, that would be Luke and Jack's little sister. This age gap romance is going to be a wild ride. But what drama is going to unfold? You know it's coming, but what will it be? How will this affect Ben and Kaylee's "relationship"? How will this "relationship" affect Ben's friendship with Luke and Jack?

Reader friends, I freaking loved this book! Not only does it feature one of my favorite tropes (sibling's best friend), but it is also an age gap, AND a fake romance. Bring it on! I am here for it. If you're wondering what the age gap is, we are looking at about 10 years. Which seems pretty typical with other books I've read. 

Ben and Kaylee have known each other for a decade now. Kaylee is someone that Ben has always considered to be like a little sister, so there was no attraction what so ever. Yet lately his thoughts have been changing, and he isn't certain what to think of it. As for Kaylee, she has her sights set on Ben. Even if it's just for a short term fling, she's willing to give it a go. Outside of all of that, Kaylee is struggling with her decision to become a teacher. She's feeling that stress, and so when a new opportunity is tossed her way, she's going all in. Even more so since she'll be forced to spend time with Ben. These two are going to be such a wild ride. I can feel the attraction, the chemistry, the desire, the curiosity. I cannot wait to find out what happens next with them.

One thing I noticed throughout this book is that Kaylee is pretty ignored in her family. Yes, she's the youngest. Yes, her brothers are professional football players. Yes, they also have kids. So naturally she's not going to be in the spotlight. Yet they've almost taken a disinterest in her life. They don't know what she's dealing with at work, or the questions she is trying to answer regarding her future. But then there's Ben who is more than willing to listen, and offer support. Ben see's her not only as a person, but also as someone he is starting to take an interest in. Kaylee of course can reciprocate on that, and she does her best.

I cannot wait to see how Ben and Kaylee's story plays out. I am ready for the drama filled moments, the romance, the steam, and everything else that happens in the Vegas Aces series. Also, I need to read Tight Hold so I can find out what happens next! Even more so since this plan has been set into motion, and a hiccup has already presented itself.

AHHHHH!

If you are a fan of football romances, age gap romances, the sibling's best friend trope, or forced proximity, then you need to go read Tight Spot. I think you'll find yourself curious about Ben, Kaylee, and all the supporting characters. Now of course if you've read the previous two seasons of the Vegas Aces, then I highly suggest you pick up this third season. It's worth it. I promise.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts. Please let me know if you've read the book, and what your thoughts are.

Laura


Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

I don’t date football players.

I’m not interested in the ones who are a decade older than me. I want nothing to do with the ones who play on the same team as my brothers, and I certainly avoid the ones who spend more time in strip clubs than kids’ clubs.

So why do I suddenly find myself faking a relationship with Ben Olson, the bad boy tight end who fits every descriptor on my naughty list?

He’s in a tight spot, and I’m intrigued by the illicit under the dinner table action that proved to me he’s nothing but trouble. He’s hot and I’m bored. He doesn’t do relationships, and I’m just looking for some fun.

Except fun is taking a quick turn into real feelings, and now I’m in a tight spot of my own.





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Do you wish you had a prequel for season 3 of the Vegas Aces? Well guess what, Lisa Suzanne has you covered! 
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Meet Lisa Suzanne


Lisa Suzanne is a romance author who resides in Arizona with her husband and two kids. 

She’s a former high school English teacher and college composition instructor. 

When she's not chasing her kids, she can be found working on her latest book or watching reruns of Friends.  


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Thank you to Lisa Suzanne, and Wordsmith Publicity, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Tight Spot.

Monday, March 7, 2022

Campus God by Jennifer Sucevic {cover reveal}

 

Jennifer Sucevic has just revealed the cover for Campus God. Campus God is the fourth book in the Campus series, and features the story of Crosby Rhodes.

Release Date: March 29


Crosby Rhodes is considered a god when it comes to Western Wildcats football.

And who knows, he might just be one.  There’s certainly no shortage of girls on campus who agree with the sentiment.  They swoon over his pretty face, dark messy hair, and hard body honed from years of lifting and two-a-day practices.  That alone makes him catnip for the female species.

Add a lip ring and surly disposition to the package and you can understand what all the fuss is about.

Would I be included in that majority?

Hell, no.

As far as I’m concerned, Crosby can eat shit and die.  The guy is a major jerk.  Not to mention, a pain in my assets.  And that’s putting it nicely.  For reasons I’ve never understood, he goes out of his way to humiliate and hurt me.  His barbed comments are always a direct hit before exploding on impact.

I’d love to know what I did to elicit such hatred but that would involve conversing with him and I refuse to do that.  There’s only one more semester before graduation.  Surely, we can get through the next six months without coming to blows.

That’s the hope, anyway.

Which is exactly why I’m thrown off guard when my nemesis pulls me aside and suggests a truce.  Do I necessarily trust him after everything he’s put me through?

Nope.  For the time being, I’ll agree so there can once again be peace in the kingdom all the while keeping him at a firm distance.  Except that turns out to be impossible.  Everywhere I go, there he is.  It’s like I can’t get away from him.  More shocking than that, he’s actually being nice.

If stomping out the underlying attraction that constantly flared to life between us was difficult before, it’s all but impossible now.  But that’s exactly what I’m going to do.  I’ve been burned by one athlete, I’ll be damned if I allow it to happen again.




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Meet Jennifer Sucevic



Jennifer is a USA Today bestselling author who has published seventeen New Adult and Mature Young Adult novels.  Her novels have been translated into both German and Dutch.  Audiobooks are also in the works.  She has a bachelor’s degree in History and a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  She spent five years working as a high school counselor before relocating with her family.  Jennifer lives in the Midwest with her husband and four children.

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Worth Every Second by Jocelyne Soto {cover reveal}

Jocelyne Soto has just revealed the cover for Worth Every Second! This college football romance will be available on March 31, 2022.

I loved her Flor de Muertos series, and so I cannot wait to check out Worth Every Second.

Jocelyne does say, on her website, that there is a content warning for this book. Here is the link to that info so you can be prepared should you choose to read Worth Every Second.

 
Cover Design: Shanoff Designs 


Posting “certain types” of pictures online is never a good idea. Especially when you’re the star player of your college football team.


But I did it anyway.


Never did I think that by posting my pictures online that I would find someone that I would actually be interested in.


But I did.


I saw her pictures, she commented on mine and the conversations were nonstop. She was the girl of my dreams and I wanted to meet her. Who knew that the girl of my dreams was the shy girl that sat next to me all semester.


Now that I know who she is, I want my shot. Only if she would give it to me. Every chance she gets I get turned down, but I'm not giving up.


I will show her that she is worth it, even if she may not think so.



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Meet Jocelyne Soto

Jocelyne Soto is a romance author  born and raised in California. 

She started her writing journey in 2015 and in 2019 she published her first book. She is an independent author who loves discovering new authors on Goodreads and Amazon. 

She comes from a big Mexican family, and with it comes a love for all things family and food.

Jocelyne has a love for her mom’s coffee and writing. In her free time, she can be found reading a romance novel off her iPad or somewhere in the black hole of YouTube.


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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Vegas Aces: The Tight End by Lisa Suzanne {series cover reveal}

💛🏈 💛SERIES REVEAL 💛🏈 💛


A hot new season with the 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐞𝐬 by international best-selling author Lisa Suzanne is coming in March 10, 2022! Buckle in and get ready for tight end Ben Olson's roller coaster ride in 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝!

I have been waiting for this announcement! If you know me, I fell head over heals for the characters from the Vegas Aces series. First it was Luke and Ellie, along with Josh and Nicki. Then it was Jack and Kate. Now, now we get Ben's story. Oh I cannot wait to see how this all goes, and what sort of shenanigans occur. BRING IT ON!


Now remember, this 5 book series MUST be read in order. So join me on the journey starting March 10, 2022. That is the day the first two books, Tight Spot and Tight Hold, will be available.

 


What to expect from 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝:

💛Fake Relationship
🏈Brother's Best Friend
💛 Small Age Gap
🏈Hilarious Banter
💛 Sexy times (Ben is dirty!)
🏈All the feels!


Tight Spot

 

I don’t date football players.

I’m not interested in the ones who are a decade older than me. I want nothing to do with the ones who play on the same team as my brothers, and I certainly avoid the ones who spend more time in strip clubs than kids’ clubs.

So why do I suddenly find myself faking a relationship with Ben Olson, the bad boy tight end who fits every descriptor on my naughty list?

He’s in a tight spot, and I’m intrigued by the illicit under the dinner table action that proved to me he’s nothing but trouble. He’s hot and I’m bored. He doesn’t do relationships, and I’m just looking for some fun.

Except fun is taking a quick turn into real feelings, and now I’m in a tight spot of my own.


🏈 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭 is the first book in the 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝 series. This series must be read in order.


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Meet Lisa Suzanne


Lisa Suzanne is a romance author who resides in Arizona with her husband and two kids. 

She’s a former high school English teacher and college composition instructor. 

When she's not chasing her kids, she can be found working on her latest book or watching reruns of Friends.  


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