189 reviews for:

Perfect Deke

Ruth Stilling

3.96 AVERAGE

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itskkxys's review

3.5
hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book follows Jack, a newly drafted NHL hockey player fresh off a year in the AHL, and Kendra, a fierce and talented professional soccer player. Jack’s charming British wit and Kendra’s all-American fire make for some hilarious banter—especially when it comes to the age-old debate: is it soccer or football?

Their history goes back to college, where Kendra dated Tyler, Jack’s then-teammate. While Jack quietly harbored feelings for her, Kendra was too wrapped up in Tyler to notice. Spoiler: Tyler was not the guy for her. After a breakup and an unfortunate situation with her apartment being condemned, Jack offers Kendra a place to stay… and we all know where that leads.

This book is a total page-turner. It’s lighthearted, sweet, and full of tension in all the best ways. If you’re a fan of sports romance with a side of slow-burn chemistry and flirty rivalry, this one is a must-read!
funny inspiring slow-paced

jenna11's review

4.0
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
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jas_nicole_reads's review

5.0
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

amyyynn's review

4.0
funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

hayleycoll's review

1.0

Terrible. Like a hodgepodge of quotes, lines and paragraphs from several other books. Story is rushed. Cringed and skimmed my way through.
emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Quick and fun…
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lyla_sky_reads's review

4.0
hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I need everyone to drop what they are reading and start reading Perfect Deke, and maybe all Ruth’s other stories while at it. She really knows how to reel you in with her stories and make you completely obsessed. This is book 1 in a brand new series but you have already seen Jack as Felicity’s son from book 1 of the previous series.

Jack is book boyfriend GOALS! This man loves hard and I was there for every minute of it. Jack has been obsessed with Kendra since college, the only problem is: she has been dating his college rival. When Kendra finally ends things with him, Jack is ready to swoop in. He is not going to let the fact that they are teammates get in the way of winning Kendra’s heart.

What starts as a little fake dating turns into Jack showing Kendra how she should have been treated this entire time. Jack is the man whose charm is intoxicating but brings out the FILTHIEST mouth in the bedroom. Jack and Kendra’s banter was so refreshing. From scones, to arguing over soccer vs football they really had a fun dynamic between them and also a lot of chemistry.

This was just the start to the series and all these characters but I am so excited to see what is to come next!
funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Cute story!!! Loved that he fell first, talked out issues, protective, both athletes