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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
a little boring imo & the fmc was very immature about certain conflicts
emotional
funny
hopeful
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I devoured this book! I really loved Alexa Martin’s perspective of the football world - it adds authenticity to the story. Knowing that MMC TK Moore is based on Travis Kelce really helped me imagine what he was like 😉
I loved FMC Poppy’s personality, and her fierce protectiveness over her son Ace.I was really disappointed in TK’s response to Poppy when she told him about Ace (but later we find out his anger is more a symptom of head injuries from his football career, so while not necessarily excusable, it is explainable), but once he sees Ace and knows it’s his kid, he does a complete 180 and is so happy to have the chance to be in Ace’s life (and Poppy’s too). I was glad that he wasn’t mad at Poppy about keeping Ace from him for so long, and that he rightfully blamed his mother for what happened.
I swooned during the first sex scene, when TK explains how much he loves Poppy’s body and the changes that have happened over the years. He’s excited to see her stretch marks, and how her body has changed. I think most women out there want to hear that from their partner. Even though they’d been apart for so long, and both misunderstanding the other’s absence, they have loved each other all this time and it’s just so sweet.
This book also highlights the dangers of football. There are multiple discussions about concussions, CTE, and other brain trauma related injuries.In the end, we see TK retire from football due to his injuries and to be with Poppy and Ace.
I really enjoyed this one and will likely be adding Alexa Martin’s other novels to my TBR list!
I loved FMC Poppy’s personality, and her fierce protectiveness over her son Ace.
I swooned during the first sex scene, when TK explains how much he loves Poppy’s body and the changes that have happened over the years. He’s excited to see her stretch marks, and how her body has changed. I think most women out there want to hear that from their partner. Even though they’d been apart for so long, and both misunderstanding the other’s absence, they have loved each other all this time and it’s just so sweet.
This book also highlights the dangers of football. There are multiple discussions about concussions, CTE, and other brain trauma related injuries.
I really enjoyed this one and will likely be adding Alexa Martin’s other novels to my TBR list!
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
At sixteen Poppy Patterson found herself pregnant and kicked out of her parent's house. To top it all off, when she goes to talk to her boyfriend about their situation she is informed by his mother that he wants nothing to do with the child, is given money and told to leave.
Poppy runs to Colorado where she'll spend the next ten years raising her son and working hard as a single-mother to ensure her son never goes without. Meanwhile, TK Moore has gone on to be one of the best in the NFL. He's been living out his dream. But when they run into each other at Poppy's place of employment one evening, they're drawn back into each other lives. Especially when Poppy tells him about their son. Will they finally be able to form the family Poppy's been dreaming of?
This is my first time reading anything my Alexa Martin and already I can tell you that I'll be checking out more from her.
I loved Poppy's character so much. She's worked hard to be the person and mother she is today with little to no help from others. Even when TK is back in their lives, she doesn't immediately give up everything in order to cash in, she only wants what is best for her son, which is getting to know his father. She's a strong-willed, loyal woman who will not hesitate to put haters in their place.
Ten years ago, when Poppy was pregnant, things weren't exactly as they presented themselves when Poppy went to TK about the pregnancy so there's a lot to reckon with the past on both Poppy and TK's side of things. I kind of wish this was addressed a little bit more, but I guess the idea of not looking back but forward is a strong one and I can appreciate that. Seeing them all come together and get to know each other in this new dynamic as a family was sweet.
But then as TK has reentered Poppy's life, she is now thrust into TK's life in the NFL and that means meeting and interacting with other wives or girlfriends. It's an interesting and sometimes fraught dynamic, but along the way Poppy ends up meeting and befriending a few of the other women, and I really enjoyed seeing their "pack" forming. I thought that Alexa Martin did an especially good job of showing the forming of the friendships and the devotion these women feel towards one another despite not knowing each other for that long. Honestly, these were probably my favorite parts of the book.
As I said, Alexa Martin is a new-to-me author meaning I haven't read the first book in the series [b:Intercepted|37585029|Intercepted (Playbook, #1)|Alexa Martin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1518037953s/37585029.jpg|59194418], but I had no problem following along. It really stands on its own nicely. I will be checking out Intercepted soon though and hopefully before the next book comes out which, I think, gets a tiny setup towards the end, if I was reading things right that is.
*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Poppy runs to Colorado where she'll spend the next ten years raising her son and working hard as a single-mother to ensure her son never goes without. Meanwhile, TK Moore has gone on to be one of the best in the NFL. He's been living out his dream. But when they run into each other at Poppy's place of employment one evening, they're drawn back into each other lives. Especially when Poppy tells him about their son. Will they finally be able to form the family Poppy's been dreaming of?
This is my first time reading anything my Alexa Martin and already I can tell you that I'll be checking out more from her.
I loved Poppy's character so much. She's worked hard to be the person and mother she is today with little to no help from others. Even when TK is back in their lives, she doesn't immediately give up everything in order to cash in, she only wants what is best for her son, which is getting to know his father. She's a strong-willed, loyal woman who will not hesitate to put haters in their place.
Ten years ago, when Poppy was pregnant, things weren't exactly as they presented themselves when Poppy went to TK about the pregnancy so there's a lot to reckon with the past on both Poppy and TK's side of things. I kind of wish this was addressed a little bit more, but I guess the idea of not looking back but forward is a strong one and I can appreciate that. Seeing them all come together and get to know each other in this new dynamic as a family was sweet.
But then as TK has reentered Poppy's life, she is now thrust into TK's life in the NFL and that means meeting and interacting with other wives or girlfriends. It's an interesting and sometimes fraught dynamic, but along the way Poppy ends up meeting and befriending a few of the other women, and I really enjoyed seeing their "pack" forming. I thought that Alexa Martin did an especially good job of showing the forming of the friendships and the devotion these women feel towards one another despite not knowing each other for that long. Honestly, these were probably my favorite parts of the book.
As I said, Alexa Martin is a new-to-me author meaning I haven't read the first book in the series [b:Intercepted|37585029|Intercepted (Playbook, #1)|Alexa Martin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1518037953s/37585029.jpg|59194418], but I had no problem following along. It really stands on its own nicely. I will be checking out Intercepted soon though and hopefully before the next book comes out which, I think, gets a tiny setup towards the end, if I was reading things right that is.
*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes