MF - Wildcat (Wildcat Hockey #1) by Rebecca Jenshak

 

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I met my dream girl.
That’s right. She’s stunning and the worst bartender I’ve ever seen.
I should have gone home and gone to sleep—dream girl or not. I had an early morning and the season was starting soon. But when she threatened me with boy band karaoke I couldn't help myself. I went. The stars aligned.
I have never felt more alive or wanted anyone more than I want her.
When it’s time for me to head on my annual pre-season boys trip, I barely let her go.
It’s been a week and I can’t stop thinking about her.
Except there she is. Right here at the Wildcat’s kickoff party.
And as luck would have it, my dream girl is the coach’s youngest daughter.
But everyone knows the coach’s daughter is off limits. Right?

Wildcat is a full-length sports romance with a hot-as-puck hero, the coach’s daughter, and an unfortunate case of mistaken identity.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Wildcat is the first book in the Wildcat Hockey series by Rebecca Jenshak. And it's as wonderful as I was hoping it would be. 

I love sports romances, and this author is up there as one of my go-to authors. 

This one starts with an instant attraction between Leo and Scarlett. As it's just a hook up, he never tells he what he does for a living. 

And then, yup, you guessed it, he discovers he's hooked up with his coach's daughter. 

I like the layers both of these characters have. She's dropped out of school but hasn't told her parents. Her life is a mess, with no clear direction and too many questions. Meanwhile, he's a part time college student/full time hockey pro.

These two make for a great couple. Their connection is strong and their bond is even stronger. And  they're hot together. Their initial hook up isn't only hot, but it's also adorably funny. She's a hoot and I love it all.

Wildcat is a delicious sports romance. Be sure to check out  this Rebecca Jenshak tale the next time you're in the mood for an athlete falling in love.  

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - MF - Nice Guys Don't Win (The Boys #2) by Micalea Smeltzer

 

Title: Nice Guys Don't Win

Series: The Boys #2

Author: Micalea Smeltzer

Genre: New Adult College Romance

Release Date: May 19, 2021

When I agreed to be his roommate, I had no way of knowing that Cole Anderson was one of my father’s star players.

Having transferred to Aldridge University for my junior year, I wasn’t familiar with anyone on campus.

If there’s one rule I’ve always been supposed to follow it’s don’t date a basketball player.

Cole is different, though, and I don’t want to stay away.

But when he finds out I’m the coach’s daughter I might not have any say in the matter.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Nice Guys Don't Win is a great college romance. This Micalea Smeltzer read is a new adult combo of sports romance, coach's daughter, and roommates. The second book in The Boys series, it's easily read as a standalone. 

I love this book. Course this is exactly the type of book I wish I could read every day. What's not to love about a college romance involving roommates? If you're like me and search out books like that, you will love this read. 

I seriously adore every moment of this book. Cole and Zoey are simply amazing together and I couldn't devour their journey fast enough.

The roommates factor is of course delightful. I love that circumstances bring these two into one another's world. The slow burn as they go from strangers, to friends, to more is wonderful. 

The coach's daughter aspect is well done, with plenty of tension hanging overhead throughout. Hell, we all know what dating the coach's daughter can entail.

I enjoy that both characters are biracial. It's a great addition to this world. 

The writing is great. The characters are well developed. And the storyline is riveting and compelling. I absolutely adore the friend group and all the secondary characters. 

Nice Guys Don't Win kept me intrigued throughout. I couldn't get enough of this Micalea Smeltzer gem and hope there's more to come in this series. 

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I finish my beer and add it to the growing empty pile beside the cooler. Fluffing my hair, I shake out my arms and smile at my roommate. “I’m going to dance. Alone.”

His eyes follow me as I walk over to the actual fire where some people sit on the ground but quite a few are dancing. Sail by AWOLNATION plays, the beat vibrating along with the pulse of my blood flowing through my veins.

I danced from the time I was four through high school. Even though I love math and the sciences, and consider myself on the more studious side, dance has been my creative outlet, a passion. I know I’m good at it, and as I move my body, eyes closed, I know people are watching. When I dance I don’t care why they’re looking at me or what they’re thinking. I do it for me. Because it feels good to move my body, to exist in a moment. Dance is freeing, it’s the language of our bodies.

When I finally open my eyes, they connect immediately with caramel brown ones. He’s moved closer to the bonfire, beer bottle in hand while his jaw works angrily at the piece of gum he’s chewing.

I know I shouldn’t do it.

I’ve sworn off men.

He’s my roommate.

He’s hot as hell.

But I do it anyway.

I crook my finger. It’s a challenge, a silent dare. The ball’s in his court.

He shoves the bottle into the hand of one of his friends, slinking toward me like a panther. When he gets to me he wraps one big hand around my waist, the heat of his palm a brand against my skin. He begins to move to the song as well, and despite our massive height difference it works—we work, but I don’t let my brain linger on that thought too long.

I don’t know if he has any formal dance training, but he moves like someone who has at least some knowledge or basic understanding of rhythm. The fire crackles nearby, and I faintly taste ash on my tongue. His brows are drawn low as he watches me, our movements evenly matched as we anticipate each other’s movements. People still watch, but this time they’re not just watching me. It’s us. Normally I would be scared to put on a show like this, I’m not this bold, but after everything with Todd some spontaneity won’t kill me. In fact, I think it’ll be good for me. It also helps that on this campus no one knows who I am. I like the anonymity of it. I can be anyone.

He knows you, my conscience whispers to me.

But not really, sure he knows who I am, but Cole doesn’t know much of my past, of my hurts, the scars I bear. And tonight, I just want to be, to exist in this moment.

With both hands on my waist, he dips me backwards and my hair falls with me, the ends touching the grass. When he pulls me back up, we’re closer than before. Chest to chest. Heartbeat to heartbeat—well, maybe not quite since he’s such a giant. I crane my neck back as we sway, our hips moving in a sensual rhythm, and our eyes meet.

Lust.

Desire.

Sex.

It’s there. In his gaze. Mine too. We can’t go there, not just because we’re living together, but because I need time. To heal. To stand on my own two feet. To grow.

I pull out of his arms. “No. I can’t. I’m sorry.” I bite my lip, truly remorseful. “I’m sorry,” I repeat, taking a step back.

Another.

One more.

Until I’m disappearing into the shadows.

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My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Bad Boys Break Hearts is the first book in The Boys series. This Micelea Smeltzer college romance sports series is fabulous. 

But damn, this book is plenty messy. The relationship between Mascen and Rory has plenty of history. Both good and bad. 

Reunited after many years, the two end up not getting along at all. Hell, Mascen is a down-right ass to her through most of the book. So, if you like bully romances, you'll enjoy this one. 

Complete opposites, I love the push and pull between these two. It's not for everyone, as previous reviews show, but I enjoyed it all. 

Bad Boys Break Hearts is a fun introduction to this college campus universe. I'm excited to have discovered this Micalea Smeltzer series. 

Hi. I’m Micalea. Ma-call-e-uh. Weird name, I know. My mom must’ve known I was going to be odd even in the womb. I’ve written a lot of books. Like a lot. Don’t ask me how many, I don’t remember at this point. I have an unhealthy addiction to Diet Coke but I can’t seem to break the habit. I listen to way too much music and hedgehogs have taken over my life. Crazy is the word that best sums up my life, but it’s the good kind of crazy and I wouldn’t change it for anything.

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BLOG TOUR & REVIEW - Off Limits (Rixon High #1) by LA Cotton

 

OFF- LIMITS (Rixon High #1) by L.A. Cotton

Release Date: March 30th

Tropes: Opposites attract, Sports romance

 

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𝗟𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿.

 

But it’s senior year, and she wants nothing more than to try and push her boundaries and embrace the last year of high school.

 

𝗞𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱.

 

But now he finds himself in enemy territory forced to prove himself to his new coach and teammates.

 

It starts with a dare. Seven minutes of heaven in a boat shed. But it quickly turns into something neither of them saw coming.

 

He’s everything she should resist.

She’s everything he shouldn’t want.

But neither of them are willing to walk away because together, their demons seem that little bit easier to silence.

 

There’s just one problem ... Lily is the coach’s daughter.

 

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳-𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Off Limits is a delightful young adult romance by LA Cotton. The first book in the Rixon High series, it's a spin off from the Rixon Raiders series, but definitely is easily read as a standalone. That said, I enjoyed this one so much that I had to go back and devour this earlier series where we learn all about the previous generation. Oh so much fun!

I am an avid fan of young adult sports romances and this is as good as it gets. This author definitely knows how to write a great young adult romance.

Lily and Kaiden are complete opposites who can't deny their attraction. But with her as the coach's daughter, and Kaiden as the star player, cue the forbidden aspect. Yay!

Lily's the quiet, shy girl. Kaiden's the popular jock from the wrong side of town. I adore Kaiden and his non-typical jock personality. He is lovable. So damn lovable. 

Both characters are awesome. I enjoy how different they are, as well as how well they connect. They definitely make each other better. 

Both have their fair share of issues and it all makes for a riveting read. But damn, Lily's past is one hell of a tough read. I love the way Kaiden gives her strength she desperately needs. 

I enjoy everything about this book. The way things develop and play out for these two is awesome and I adore the ending. 

Written in alternating pov, we get to enjoy both perspectives and learn fully how both feel. The angst is well done and naturally developed. And damn, I love the rivalry aspect. 

After loving this book so much, I went back and read the whole Rixon Raiders series, which is fabulous. It makes this one even that much better. Heck, we even learn how far back the rivalry between the two schools goes. But most of all, it's so much fun seeing the parents in this series as teens themselves. 

I love every single moment of Off Limits and can't wait for more of this great series. This LA Cotton read is a must for fans of high school romances. Now I can't get the next book in this series fast enough!!

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Author of over thirty mature young adult and new adult novels, LA COTTON is happiest writing the kind of books she loves to read: addictive stories full of teenage angst, tension, twists and turns.

Home is a small town in the middle of England where she currently juggles being a full-time writer with being a mother/referee to two little people. In her spare time (and when she’s not camped out in front of the laptop) you’ll most likely find LA immersed in a book, escaping the chaos that is life. 

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BOOK TOUR, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - MF - Wallflower by Cookie O'Gorman

 

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Wallflower
by: Cookie O'Gorman

Wallflower 
by: Cookie O'Gorman
YA Romance 

Release Date: March 25, 2021

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Wallflower (wohl-flou-erh): Identifier for someone who is shy and/or awkward. For reference, see Viola Kent.

Seventeen-year-old Viola Kent likes being invisible. Well, not literally, but she's content being a loner, reading her books, and hanging out with the animals at the shelter. She just wants to keep her head down and get through her senior year at Durham High.

Driving Dare Frost to school every day wasn't part of the plan.

And when Viola finds out her dad recruited Dare, his number one player, to be her friend?

Her inner Slytherin demands revenge.

The solution: Get Dare to be her fake boyfriend.

Convincing the star athlete to pretend is easier than she'd thought it would be. The hard part is protecting her heart. With every word, touch, and kiss, Viola's feelings become more real.

The problem: Viola knows she's falling for Dare—but he doesn't believe in love.

This book features two sets of soulmates, one happy pooch named Hermione, so many sizzling kisses and answers the question:

Can a dork and a jock fake their way to true love?

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Wallflower is a fun young adult romance by Cookie O'Gorman. If you enjoy high school romances, you'll love this one. It's part of the Adorkable world, but I admit I haven't read that one yet, despite the fact that I own it. So, next, I'll be devouring that story.

Viola and Dare are complete opposites. And their romance is wonderful.

Viola's a wallflower, who sits alone at school and doesn't fit in with anyone. Dare is one of the popular kids, who everyone likes, is a star athlete, and the girls all fight over him.

The setup is enjoyable with this one. Viola is the coach's daughter, and it ends up that her father sets things up for them. Yay! At the same time, there's a forbidden romance factor as coach only wants them to be friends, and not lovers. Add in Viola's desire for a fake relationship, and it just gets better. 

I love the way everything develops for these two. And I adore the way Dare is with Viola. He might be the popular boy, but he truly enjoys being with Viola. And I love how it unsettles her.

Both main characters are delightful. Viola may be a loner who's always bullied, but damn, she's a strong character. I appreciate how she handles everything and doesn't wallow in her own pity. And Dare, well Dare definitely hangs with the mean crowd, but damn, he certainly is a sweetheart. Seriously, the man has no meanness in his body other than the fact that he's a hormonal teen. 

And oh, "Flower." Just melt my freaking heart.

Of course there's a mean girl. No surprise there. Dare's ex is also Viola's former best friend. She's the typical high school bitch who's out to cut everyone else down and have Dare to herself.

One of the best parts of this story is the genuine friendships. Viola is shocked by some of the support and praise she gets, but it's true friendship and I love it.

The writing style is seamless. Written from Viola's pov, this is her story. We only learn about Dare what he reveals to her. And it works well, keeping some mystery to things. 

Wallflower is everything I love about young adult romances. I adore this Cookie O'Gorman gem and couldn't read it fast enough. I definitely recommend this one to young adults and grownups as well. It's charming, sweet, and is a great read. 

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"Come on, Dare.  Show me your moves.  Or did you run out already?"

Dare walked toward me until the top of my thighs hit the couch cushion.  "I've got a ton of moves, flower.  We haven't even tried half of them."

I blinked.  "Really?"

He nodded.  "I'm just trying to ease you into this, make sure you're comfortable.  I don't want to move too fast."

Please, do, I thought.

The words that came out of my mouth were, "I'll believe it when I see it."

It had sounded good, quippy and totally aloof in my head.

But Dare took it as a challenge.

"I'm going to enjoy this," Dare said.

Before I could respond, he gripped the backs of my legs and lifted slightly, making me gasp and throw my arms about his neck.  In the next instant, I was balanced on the couch back, my legs on either side of his hips as he took a step forward.  There hadn't been that much space between us to begin with.  So, the next thing I knew his body was mere inches away from mine.

My cheeks flamed, and he drank in my reaction.

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Cookie O'Gorman writes YA & NA romance to give readers a taste of happily-ever-after. Small towns, quirky characters, and the awkward yet beautiful moments in life make up her books. Cookie also has a soft spot for nerds and ninjas. Her novels ADORKABLE, NINJA GIRL, The Unbelievable, Inconceivable, Unforeseeable Truth About Ethan Wilder, The Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad  and WALLFLOWER are out now!  She is also the author of NA sports romance, The Best Mistake.

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