Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts

Monday, August 28, 2023

New Release & Review: Shattered Truths by Helena Hunting

Shattered Truths
by Helena Hunting writing as H. Hunting


Now Available - August 28, 2023

Cover Designer: Hang Le 
Photographer: Michelle Lancaster

Model: Lawrence Templar


The first time I met Winter Marks, I almost took her out with my Jeep.
To be fair, she came out of nowhere.

I flirted with her, and she flipped me off and disappeared into the woods on her bike.
But she left me a souvenir: a single hockey skate.

Seemed to me that divine intervention shouldn’t be ignored.

She was my icy Cinderella and I would be her Prince Not-So-Charming.

Winter was more than just a sassy, badass hockey-playing hottie.
She’s stuck in a prison of a life. And I’m the perfect escape.

Neither of us expected to fall.
Or for the truth to shatter us.
 
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Amazon Universal Alternate Paperback https://geni.us/ShatteredTruthsAltPB
 


My Review
Shattered Truths (Lies, Hearts and Truths, #3)Shattered Truths by H. Hunting
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There is so much to love about this story. BJ and Winter are unexpected while yet perfect for each other. BJ is passionate about figure skating and has grown up being able to do whatever he wants due to his parents success. Winter lives a very different life. She has worked since she was able to help her family pay the bills and buy food. Her one true love is hockey and she is fabulous at it. She is always working whether it’s her studies for school, her job or getting a chance to be on the ice. When BJ and Winter meet, well, it seems BJ has found someone that he wants to learn more about, something that hasn’t happened for him. Winter loves the opportunities that she stumbles into but she won’t hope or believe that something good could happen for her. Now, I don’t want to give anything else away other than these two have a great chemistry and connection. They are able to balance each other while being real with each other at the same time. The road isn’t easy as they both work toward dreams that at times, seem impossible. The beauty is that they just might have found the one person that can make that road a bit sweeter along the way. I was truly captivated with their journey. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.

About Helena Hunting

NYT and USA Today bestselling author, Helena Hunting lives outside of Toronto with her amazing family and her adorable, emotional cat, who thinks the best place to sleep is her keyboard. Helena writes everything from emotional contemporary romance to romantic comedies that will have you laughing until you cry.

Sunday, August 13, 2023

New Release & Review: Playing to Win by Monica Murphy

 


Playing to Win by Monica Murphy is now live! 

Ready to fall for the ultimate player? Check out the latest sports romance by New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy...

Ace Townsend is the biggest player on campus.

The sexy new quarterback on the football team.

I should probably mention he’s also a complete flirt. The life of the party wherever he goes.

Someone I should avoid at all costs.

It’s difficult though, when I’m on the social media crew for the football team and we’re out on the field during practice almost every day, filming them. On the sidelines at games. Hanging out with them at bars. The more I spend time with Ace, the more I’m drawn to him. The attraction is there, but it’s more than that. I actually like him. We have a connection, and he definitely feels it too.The problem?

I signed a contract when I started on the social media team with a ‘no dating athletes’ clause. They’re strictly off limits. If we get caught together? It’s cause for my immediate termination. I love my new job and don’t want to risk it, but I’m falling for Ace.

Hard.

We’re all for sneaking around and keeping our growing relationship secret, but it’s starting to wear on us. Ace is determined to win me at all costs, though he doesn’t want to be the reason I lose my job, but…

Maybe the two of us being together is worth the risk.  

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My Review

Playing to Win (The Players #3)Playing to Win by Monica Murphy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ruby and Ace gave me a great escape into their romantic drama. Ace is the new starting quarterback and is a player on campus but when he met Ruby last New Year’s Eve, he finds himself unable to forget about her. Ruby always said she wouldn’t date a football player but Ace surprised her then let her down on New Year’s Eve. When she transfers to CU, she expects to run into him but doesn’t anticipate her new job being one of the social media staff members for the football team. Now they can’t seem to stay away from each other. There is one problem, Ruby isn’t allowed to date any players as part of her new job. But these two have found a connection that neither can deny. Will Ruby be able to stay away from Ace? Will Ace be a one woman man now that Ruby is in his life? Oh the drama combined with all the passion and excitement of college life gave me the perfect escape.

Meet Monica


Monica Murphy is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling romance author. Her books have been translated in almost a dozen languages and have sold over two million copies worldwide. Both a traditionally published and independently published author, she writes young adult, new adult and contemporary romance. 

A native Californian, she lives on fourteen acres in the middle of nowhere with her husband, son, their goofy dog, and three cats. When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing. Or reading. Or binge watching something. 

Connect with Monica

Sunday, July 23, 2023

Cover Reveal & Pre-Order: Playing to Win by Monica Murphy


Monica Murphy has revealed the gorgeous cover for Playing to Win! 

Releasing: August 10, 2023
Cover Design: Emily Wittig Designs 

Ace Townsend is the biggest player on campus. 

The sexy new quarterback on the football team. 

I should probably mention he’s also a complete flirt. The life of the party wherever he goes. 

Someone I should avoid at all costs. 

It’s difficult though, when I’m on the social media crew for the football team and we’re out on the field during practice almost every day, filming them. On the sidelines at games. Hanging out with them at bars. The more I spend time with Ace, the more I’m drawn to him. The attraction is there, but it’s more than that. I actually like him. We have a connection, and he definitely feels it too. 

The problem? 

I signed a contract when I started on the social media team with a ‘no dating athletes’ clause. They’re strictly off limits. If we get caught together? It’s cause for my immediate termination. I love my new job and don’t want to risk it, but I’m falling for Ace. 

Hard. 

We’re all for sneaking around and keeping our growing relationship secret, but it’s starting to wear on us. Ace is determined to win me at all costs, though he doesn’t want to be the reason I lose my job, but… 

Maybe the two of us being together is worth the risk.

Pre-order your copy today! 

 Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3pw7oZM 

Meet Monica


Monica Murphy is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling romance author. Her books have been translated in almost a dozen languages and have sold over two million copies worldwide. Both a traditionally published and independently published author, she writes young adult, new adult and contemporary romance. 

A native Californian, she lives on fourteen acres in the middle of nowhere with her husband, son, their goofy dog, and three cats. When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing. Or reading. Or binge watching something.

 Connect with Monica

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Cover Reveal & Pre-Order: Shattered Truths by H. Hunting

Shattered Truths
by Helena Hunting writing as H. Hunting
Release date: August 28th


Cover Designer: Hang Le

Photographer: Michelle Lancaster

Model: Lawrence Templar


The first time I met Winter Marks, I almost took her out with my Jeep.
To be fair, she came out of nowhere.

I flirted with her, and she flipped me off and disappeared into the woods on her bike.
But she left me a souvenir: a single hockey skate.

Seemed to me that divine intervention shouldn’t be ignored.

She was my icy Cinderella and I would be her Prince Not-So-Charming.
Winter was more than just a sassy, badass hockey-playing hottie.

She’s stuck in a prison of a life. And I’m the perfect escape.

Neither of us expected to fall.
Or for the truth to shatter us.

Amazon Universal →  https://geni.us/ShatteredTruths

Goodreads Most Anticipated →  https://geni.us/MostAnticipatedAug23


About Helena Hunting:

NYT and USA Today bestselling author, Helena Hunting lives outside of Toronto with her amazing family and her adorable, emotional cat, who thinks the best place to sleep is her keyboard. Helena writes everything from emotional contemporary romance to romantic comedies that will have you laughing until you cry. 

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

New Release & Review: Shot Taker by Piper Lawson

He leads the league in scoring. My heart won't give him another shot.

Shot Taker by Piper Lawson is now live!

He leads the league in scoring. My heart won't give him another shot.
I swore I'd never come back to Denver.
I'd never trust the wrong man again.
But here I am, back in the same place as the bad boy athlete who broke my heart.
Clay rules the basketball court, and now he's gunning for redemption. But I'm not the same girl who fell for the man behind the all-star image and reputation.
He made me want him like I've never wanted anyone.
He made me feel like I was the only thing that mattered.
A single look can make me ache.
A whispered promise in his gruff voice makes my chest tight.
Clay'll do anything to prove we're worth another shot. 

Download today on Kobo, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Amazon!

Amazon: https://bit.ly/43YQJgH

Apple Books: https://bit.ly/3LrTNen

Nook: https://bit.ly/3Lq7qug

Kobo: https://bit.ly/3oCXqVL

Google Play: https://bit.ly/3LnszV1

My Review
Shot Taker (King of the Court, #2)Shot Taker by Piper Lawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So much angst and drama. Clay thinks he’s in the clear now the Nova went back east but he gets a real surprise when he finds her painting a wall at the stadium. Nova is surprised that the team owner has asked her to create a mural for the team for the gala event. She is excited about the challenge but also nervous about staying away from Clay. He broke her heart when she thought they had found something spectacular. I love Nova’s conviction as she juggles her encounters with Clay. Clay is struggling since he can’t get Nova out of his head. At the same time, he needs to find a way to build up the team which he’s never done before. His focus has always been just on himself and his game. I am enjoying his journey as he opens up to love, it’s getting him to change other things in his life. Yet, he still has a deal with Harlan to get traded to LA. Or has his priorities changed? I’m loving this journey with all the ups and downs that many people face as they navigate careers and love. We end with another big decision that may ruin everything. Bring on part 3. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.

Meet Piper


Piper Lawson is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of smart and steamy romance.

She writes women who follow their dreams, best friends who know your dirty secrets and love you anyway, and complex heroes you'll fall hard for.

Piper lives in Canada with her tall and brilliant husband. She's a sucker for dark eyes, dark coffee, and dark chocolate.

Connect with Piper

Website: https://www.piperlawsonbooks.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13680088.Piper_Lawson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piperlawsonbooks

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/piperlawsonromance/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piperlawsonbooks

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/piper-lawson

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

New Release & Review: Game Changer by Piper Lawson



A steamy, grumpy sunshine sports romance featuring a woman down on her luck, a star basketball player with a filthy mouth, and a connection neither of them can deny.


Game Changer by Piper Lawson is live! 

After being dumped and losing my job the same week, the last thing my broken heart needs is a rebound.

I'm escaping across the country to help my perfect sister plan her dream wedding, and to prove to both of us everything is under control.

But a combination of tequila and turbulence on the flight there lead to word-vomiting all my troubles to the huge and handsome stranger in the first-class seat next to mine.

Only his whispered dirty diversions keep me sane until landing.

Despite the spark of attraction, we go our separate ways.

Or so I thought.

Turns out the tall, muscular, tattooed tower of a man from the plane is the star player on my future brother-in-law's pro basketball team.

Clay is the last person I should gravitate toward. They're called "players" for a reason.

Grumpy and cynical, he carries a weight on his shoulders I can't possibly fathom.

He's also the only one who knows my secrets and gets my heart racing.

The more we're thrust together, the stronger the chemistry between us becomes.

Hooking up with the all-star athlete isn't the way to get my life on track...but it could just be the game changer we've both been searching for.


  Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!

Amazonhttps://bit.ly/3xjIJrS

Amazon Alt. Cover Paperback: https://bit.ly/3KIJzEI

Apple Bookshttp://bit.ly/3K05c4J

Nookhttp://bit.ly/3jMN181

B & N Alt. Cover Paperback: https://bit.ly/3AdWLg0

Kobohttps://bit.ly/3zdO9Wh

Google Playhttps://bit.ly/3IkFdnf

Add to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/3YJWE6a



My Review:

Game Changer (King of the Court, #1)Game Changer by Piper Lawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nova and Clay meet by chance on a plane. He’s headed back to his job as a basketball player with a team he doesn’t want to play for and she’s going to visit her sister and help with final wedding plans. But for Nova, she is extremely afraid of flying which has her engaging her seatmate to help occupy her mind. Clay wants to be left alone but something about this vibrant woman with the pink hair pulls him in and he finds himself helping her through the flight and he expects to never see her again. So when she shows up at the stadium, he is surprised but also intrigued since he’s hasn’t stopping thinking about her. Nova had no idea Clay played basketball and was even more surprised to learn her future brother-in-law is his general manager. She can’t stop thinking about how he helped her so she orchestrates getting to see him. These two begin an unlikely friendship as they find a person they can be real and open with. Clay’s life is all about basketball and he’s avoided relationships after getting his heart broken in college. Nova’s life is in limbo after her fiancé left her and work put her on leave. Where is she headed after her sister’s wedding? I enjoyed this couple and love all the layers to their personalities that they keep discovering. As resistant as Clay is, he can’t stay away and finds a support in Nova he didn’t know he needed while she does the same. Just when I think we are headed down a wonderful path, life throws a curve ball and pushes them apart. Now, I wait for part 2 to see where their journey’s lead them and if they can find a path that brings them back together. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.


Meet Piper


Piper Lawson is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of smart and steamy romance. She writes women who follow their dreams, best friends who know your dirty secrets and love you anyway, and complex heroes you'll fall hard for. Piper lives in Canada with her tall and brilliant husband. She's a sucker for dark eyes, dark coffee, and dark chocolate. 

 

Connect with Piper

Website: https://www.piperlawsonbooks.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13680088.Piper_Lawson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piperlawsonbooks

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/piperlawsonromance/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piperlawsonbooks

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/piper-lawson