A pretty decent sports romance, the main drawback being the annoying over-use of "cute" hashtags... That aside, this was a fast, breezy read in which the two main characters spend most of the book together as an actual couple. I found this refreshing because so many times there is too much conflict up front and the angst-o-meter has to reach nuclear levels before we are allowed to see a couple happily spending time together. The third-act conflict which temporarily blows up the relationship is reasonably believable, though I'm not sure the resolution really passes the smell test for rational action. But whatever. It's escapist fun.

3.5 stars
(My rating scale translation: Not a waste of time) ( )

I love Alexa Martin and I think I'm off to get the middle two books now.

I was so primed to love the ending!!! But then! The real ending!!! Argh! I was so happy to see Marlee standing up for herself on her own two feet without someone to protect her, buttttttt then of course she only gave it four months and left her entire life behind... Sigh.

There was a lot of mean girl drama in here. Oof. Marlee stuck up for herself in really clever fashions though.

I feel like the creepy assaulter subplot also could have had a bit more. ( )

I started out loving the book. I liked Marlee and I loved Gavin. But the crazy scenarios just kept popping up which made it too hard to believe. Also, I didn’t feel like the Gavin that was portrayed early in the book would’ve done the things he did at the end. Overall, I liked it and I would read more of this series. ( )

Great fun read, witty with a very likeable heroine and a range of characters that are highly enjoyable. Ideal summer holiday book! ( )

I actually read Alexa Martin's book "Fumbled" before I read this book and because of that, I knew I would love this book too. Martin has such a fun sense of humor that is completely relatable, and as we all know, I love relatable characters that the reader can fall in love with. I enjoyed the fact that it was centered around the world of football, but similarly to her other book, Martin guaranteed that the reader didn't necessarily need to be interested in that part of Marlee's story in order to enjoy the book. It had elements of contemporary romances that I really enjoy, including a steamy romance, a jealous ex, a supportive best friend, and some some on-again-off-again conflict between the love interests. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in contemporary romances, football and sports, women's fiction with some drop the mic moments, the beautiful city of Denver, and a writer with a great sense of humor. ( )