Enemy to Friends to Lovers

The hero was a cocky hockey player who was transferred to a different college but ends up being hazed and tied to a tree. The heroine stumbles upon the hero and tries to help get him loose but he just can’t keep his mouth shut so she walks away. This was a sweet enemy to friends to lovers story. It was a quick read but the story was very well laid out and you never felt some things were just skimmed over. I loved Crosby so much he was angsty yet he let Sabrina in after pushing everyone away. Sabrina refused to let him push her away and pretty much forced her way into his life. They were made for each other and Sabrina was willing to fight hard for her man. Loved this. ( )

J. Nathan is an author I quite enjoy. I find her writing style and her characters to be appealing. I like her storylines and I quickly find myself invested in the lives of the characters who inhabit her books. She is definitely an author I recommend. ( )

This was a great read! I love sports romances and enemies to lovers, so this really hit the spot. Crosby is an arrogant ass, but he's been through some rough times and is just trying to be tough until he can make it to the pros for hockey. Sabrina is confident and doesn't let guys walk all over her, but she wants a real partner, not just someone to mess around with. I thought they had great chemistry and I loved their banter. I especially like when people bring out the best in each other and I definitely think that happened here. I liked this even more than the second book and I can't wait for the next one! ( )

J. Nathan scores with FOR CROSBY, the third book in the For You series. Up-and-coming college hockey star, Crosby Parks, transfers to Alabama in hopes of escaping the media debacle his family left behind. He wants to keep a low profile before entering the NHL draft. Unfortunately, that is easier than it sounds, since his new team decides to tie him naked to a tree on his first day. Enter Sabrina Marshall, who finds him and keeps crossing his path. This contemporary sports romance in suitable for new adult and adult audiences.

J. Nathan does a nice job with both her plot and character development. The story is original and believable. I like that Crosby and Sabrina initially do not get along. I also, appreciated that Sabrina decides what major to declare, as a result, of all the things that happen with them. I felt bad for everything that Crosby went through. Some of the things that happened with his team were cruel. I’m glad Sabrina showed compassion and befriended Crosby. The two have amazing chemistry and fun conversations.

FOR CROSBY is a great example about not judging people because you have no idea what is going on with them. There are interesting twists to the story. It flowed well and held my attention from start to finish.

I have not read the other books in the For You series. I had no problem following this book without reading the other stories. The main characters from those books are friends with Sabrina, so they make numerous appearances in this story. I liked the characters and wouldn’t mind reading their novels: FOR FINLAY (For You, #1) and FOR FORESTER (For You, #2). People that enjoy reading new adult sports romances would enjoy FOR CROSBY. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book. ( )