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westcoaster05's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
stephsbooktalk's review against another edition
4.5
Mini Audiobook Review: 4.5 - Thank you so much to PRH Audio for the complimentary copy of this book!
This book made a big splash in the last few months due to a highly profile relationship between a certain pop star and a certain football player whose initials are TK. And Alexa has confirmed that Travis Kelce was the inspo for TK Moore.
Once again Alexa has done it again! I absolutely loved this one and I thought Poppy being a single mom was a fun touch to the book (in majority of my romances, neither the FMC or MMC are parents). I also thought that it was smart for Alexa to include that Poppy's son is aware that he has dad and that he didn't know he existed which made that storyline go a little smoother.
Poppy got lucky being surrounded by such great WAGs with children that she can share this new world with as well as surround Ace with other athlete's children.
My only qualm is that I understood Poppy's concerned with CTE and the dangers of concussions but I don't know. They just started to date again and I know he is the father of her son but I wasn't sure if she should've been in the position to make that decision for him?
These books are turning into being just such a fun series - on to the next!
This book made a big splash in the last few months due to a highly profile relationship between a certain pop star and a certain football player whose initials are TK. And Alexa has confirmed that Travis Kelce was the inspo for TK Moore.
Once again Alexa has done it again! I absolutely loved this one and I thought Poppy being a single mom was a fun touch to the book (in majority of my romances, neither the FMC or MMC are parents). I also thought that it was smart for Alexa to include that Poppy's son is aware that he has dad and that he didn't know he existed which made that storyline go a little smoother.
Poppy got lucky being surrounded by such great WAGs with children that she can share this new world with as well as surround Ace with other athlete's children.
My only qualm is that I understood Poppy's concerned with CTE and the dangers of concussions but I don't know. They just started to date again and I know he is the father of her son but I wasn't sure if she should've been in the position to make that decision for him?
These books are turning into being just such a fun series - on to the next!
rebeccasreadingrambles's review against another edition
4.0
This was so fun, I read it in two sittings. I instantly loved Poppy and she quickly showed herself to be a strong, badass women who wasn't going to take any crap from anyone or let others intimidate her or make her feel inferior. After her first encounter (or re-encounter) with TK I knew I would soon be swooning over him and I was right. Yes he had me mad sometimes, but overall he was amazing and supportive and I totally fell for him. Ace was the most adorable, sweet kid and seeing all three of them together had my heart growing. There were definitely some ups and downs in Poppy and TK's new relationship and I really felt for Poppy's concerns as she tried to protect not only her son, but her heart. The ending was wonderful and shocking and I could not be happier. I also appreciate how the danger of football/sports and CTE was demonstrated throughout this story because it is something that is so often glossed over in American culture and I love how fiercely Poppy was going to protect her son AND how TK respected her wishes. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series.
bookgirlmagic's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite one so far! I loved Poppy and TK! I think a part of me really related to Poppy being a single mom. I loved seeing how her relationship developed with TK and all that he was willing to give up for their family. So many emotions felt throughout. Laughed, anger, sadness. Looking forward to reading the next one!
thebooklovebot's review against another edition
4.0
Two high school sweetheart reunite in an unconventional meeting and there’s a nine year old secret between them.
Fumbled follows Poppy Patterson, a single mom to nine year-old Ace, as she reunites and rekindles her love with TK Moore, NFL star and her high school sweetheart. He also happens to be her son’s father but thanks to his evil mother, he never knew she was pregnant.
I loved Fumble so much more than I expected. It’s a smooth, mid-angst love story with some spice. It was my first book by Alexa Martin and while I was a little nervous in the beginning about the writing I found myself loving it more and more as I continued reading. Her heroine, Poppy, is authentically herself. I loved being inside her mind as lived her life with all these surprises and new chapters. She’s funny, cautious, and when she loves, she loves hard. I really enjoyed to see her connect with other women in her life and their friendships were so funny and full of love.
T.K. Moore is a jokester of the team and very focused on the game, at least until Poppy came back into his life. Since this book was only in Poppy’s POV, I didn’t really get to know him as much as Poppy but I ended up liking him a lot nonetheless. I was a little nervous about him in the beginning with all the secret baby but after a rough start he was so in love with Poppy and Ace. He was a great dad from the beginning. He was also obsessed with Poppy and I can’t ask for more.
This book also deals with the long term repercussions of what professional American Football can lead to, such as frequent concussions, injuries and other traumatic experiences the players can have. It was very interesting and I loved how determined and knowledgeable Poppy was about the whole argument. I loved her standing ground.
Fumbled is a sweet romance, with perfect angst and a great introduction for new found sport romance lovers!
Fumbled follows Poppy Patterson, a single mom to nine year-old Ace, as she reunites and rekindles her love with TK Moore, NFL star and her high school sweetheart. He also happens to be her son’s father but thanks to his evil mother, he never knew she was pregnant.
I loved Fumble so much more than I expected. It’s a smooth, mid-angst love story with some spice. It was my first book by Alexa Martin and while I was a little nervous in the beginning about the writing I found myself loving it more and more as I continued reading. Her heroine, Poppy, is authentically herself. I loved being inside her mind as lived her life with all these surprises and new chapters. She’s funny, cautious, and when she loves, she loves hard. I really enjoyed to see her connect with other women in her life and their friendships were so funny and full of love.
T.K. Moore is a jokester of the team and very focused on the game, at least until Poppy came back into his life. Since this book was only in Poppy’s POV, I didn’t really get to know him as much as Poppy but I ended up liking him a lot nonetheless. I was a little nervous about him in the beginning with all the secret baby but after a rough start he was so in love with Poppy and Ace. He was a great dad from the beginning. He was also obsessed with Poppy and I can’t ask for more.
This book also deals with the long term repercussions of what professional American Football can lead to, such as frequent concussions, injuries and other traumatic experiences the players can have. It was very interesting and I loved how determined and knowledgeable Poppy was about the whole argument. I loved her standing ground.
Fumbled is a sweet romance, with perfect angst and a great introduction for new found sport romance lovers!
teaandtropes's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked what I saw of TK in the first book but this book took me on a ride emotionally and I'm still not sure where I land on that regarding him. My favorite part of the book was Poppy and her son Ace's relationship. So heartwarming and pure! She is truly a fantastic parent. I felt that the ending was a little rushed but had a good sentiment so I'll let it slide.
strandedinbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely love when a book starts right away and Fumbled did just that when introducing Poppy, single mom working at a gentlemen’s club as a waitress and TK, all-star football athlete who happens to be Poppy’s first love. This one was hilarious and sexy and snarky and basically everything I could want in a romance! Its slight downfall might’ve been that things happened so quickly, towards the end there it kind of struggles a bit, but this one set the next book (I hope there’s another book) so perfectly! These characters were EVERYTHING!!
amandamarie793's review against another edition
5.0
A solid second book in this series! I listened to the audio and really enjoyed the voice actor!
readerpants's review against another edition
5.0
Ripped Bodice Bingo 2019: either wine & spirits or costume.
I haven't read Intercepted yet, but I have a copy thanks to my fabulous reader buddy / hairdresser and I am now bumping it way up the list. I really enjoyed this!
I liked:
-Smooth, effortless-feeling writing! Great voice.
-Poppy! There is a lot to like about Poppy. I liked Maya too even though I never met her.
- LADY FRIENDS!!
-not dissing strippers and waitresses in the club where she works in the beginning. THANK YOU.
-honestly, all the names. Small but true. Poppy is a great name, and so is Ace. And Sparks is a freaking adorable nickname, it works so well.
-the plot, including the CTE storyline.
-TK! I was very uncertain about whether I'd like him, especially after the weird blowup where he said she was lying (WTAF). But he was a really good hero and a good partner: he listened, he learned, he apologized, he paid attention.
-You know when you're reading a book and you're like, wow, this romance author is an expert in maritime history or eels or whatever? and then it turns out she has a master's degree in that area? And there's that very tangible pleasure of hearing somebody write about an area in which they have obvious, rare expertise and insight? That very much came through with the author's knowledge of being a football spouse.
Didn't like as much:
- I was really thrown by TK's initial angry reaction to learning about Ace, and I don't think he grovelled sufficiently. It would have taken me personally a long time to get over feeling wary.
- There were times when Poppy was like, man, he is so hot I'm totally angry but I can't get over how hot he is. And I just... I don't know what that didn't work for me, I couldn't really believe he was THAT hot that it could distract her from everything else? This might be a "just not how I roll" thing though.
Overall highly recommended, especially for women's fiction readers who are moving over into romance. It's got steamy bits but not a ton -- a little like Jasmine Guillory or Helen Hoang.
I haven't read Intercepted yet, but I have a copy thanks to my fabulous reader buddy / hairdresser and I am now bumping it way up the list. I really enjoyed this!
I liked:
-Smooth, effortless-feeling writing! Great voice.
-Poppy! There is a lot to like about Poppy. I liked Maya too even though I never met her.
- LADY FRIENDS!!
-not dissing strippers and waitresses in the club where she works in the beginning. THANK YOU.
-honestly, all the names. Small but true. Poppy is a great name, and so is Ace. And Sparks is a freaking adorable nickname, it works so well.
-the plot, including the CTE storyline.
-TK! I was very uncertain about whether I'd like him, especially after the weird blowup where he said she was lying (WTAF). But he was a really good hero and a good partner: he listened, he learned, he apologized, he paid attention.
-You know when you're reading a book and you're like, wow, this romance author is an expert in maritime history or eels or whatever? and then it turns out she has a master's degree in that area? And there's that very tangible pleasure of hearing somebody write about an area in which they have obvious, rare expertise and insight? That very much came through with the author's knowledge of being a football spouse.
Didn't like as much:
- I was really thrown by TK's initial angry reaction to learning about Ace, and I don't think he grovelled sufficiently. It would have taken me personally a long time to get over feeling wary.
- There were times when Poppy was like, man, he is so hot I'm totally angry but I can't get over how hot he is. And I just... I don't know what that didn't work for me, I couldn't really believe he was THAT hot that it could distract her from everything else? This might be a "just not how I roll" thing though.
Overall highly recommended, especially for women's fiction readers who are moving over into romance. It's got steamy bits but not a ton -- a little like Jasmine Guillory or Helen Hoang.
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
(free review copy) LOVED IT. Alexa Martin is now on my list of must-read authors, with her second book being even more delectable than her first. Fierce, strong, hilarious and smart female leads with men who worship them - SO GOOD. I loved how little drama and angst this story had, and it cements my theory that I care zero about football unless it’s in an empowering romance story.
This is 2nd in a series and while it has different main characters I would still recommend reading Intercepted first since that storyline is mentioned in this one. And it’s amazing, so why skip it???
This is 2nd in a series and while it has different main characters I would still recommend reading Intercepted first since that storyline is mentioned in this one. And it’s amazing, so why skip it???