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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Alexa Martin, I have read two of your books and you are quickly becoming one of my favourite authors.
Poppy, Ace and TK, WOW. THIS ENTIRE BOOK WAS FILLED WITH RATIONAL, COMMUNICATIVE CHARACTERS. THEY SAW PROBLEMS AND THEY DISCUSSED.
CAN OTHER AUTHORS JUMP ON BOARD WITH THIS PLEASE?? SPEAK. MY GOODNESS.
Poppy, Ace and TK, WOW. THIS ENTIRE BOOK WAS FILLED WITH RATIONAL, COMMUNICATIVE CHARACTERS. THEY SAW PROBLEMS AND THEY DISCUSSED.
CAN OTHER AUTHORS JUMP ON BOARD WITH THIS PLEASE?? SPEAK. MY GOODNESS.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I appreciate that Alexa writes flawed characters, especially flawed female characters. I feel like we don’t see that often
"Fumbled" is a contemporary romantic comedy that hit the spot, though I think the confines of the genre prevented this okay-good read from being a great and potentially outstanding read.
(I'm blaming the genre and not the author's skill, because that's kinder.)
With this second chance romance, I was immediately engrossed in the story (one of my favorite tropes) and found the characters humorous and entertaining, but this story could've been more. "Fumbled" is about a woman who had a baby at sixteen, raised the baby alone because she was told by her boyfriend's family that she should get an abortion, who then ten years later runs into her ex at her workplace. This woman, Poppy, within the span of hours, is fighting feelings--sexual and emotional--while engaging in cute banter with this dude she's allegedly pissed at.
Okay, so I knew immediately that this story wouldn't have a lot of character or story development. I was cool with this since, ya know, rom com. Except...Alexa Martin threw in conflict with the aforementioned family member, and this conflict was hardly developed and resolved. Also, she threw in unique conflict with hero, a character whose POV we don't get so that might've been a variable explaining why his story line was weakly developed. But, I found his struggle particularly fascinating and wouldn't have minded if the story had more dramatic layers and depth.
In short, although "Fumbled" was fun, and I found Poppy vibrant and endearing; and I found TK sexy and sweet. Although I enjoyed the secondary characters, found the story entertaining enough to read in three sittings, and I'm very much excited to jump back into this world for the next book and love story, I can't help but be a little disappointed because of its potential. And ain't that a bitch?
(I'm blaming the genre and not the author's skill, because that's kinder.)
With this second chance romance, I was immediately engrossed in the story (one of my favorite tropes) and found the characters humorous and entertaining, but this story could've been more. "Fumbled" is about a woman who had a baby at sixteen, raised the baby alone because she was told by her boyfriend's family that she should get an abortion, who then ten years later runs into her ex at her workplace. This woman, Poppy, within the span of hours, is fighting feelings--sexual and emotional--while engaging in cute banter with this dude she's allegedly pissed at.
Okay, so I knew immediately that this story wouldn't have a lot of character or story development. I was cool with this since, ya know, rom com. Except...Alexa Martin threw in conflict with the aforementioned family member, and this conflict was hardly developed and resolved. Also, she threw in unique conflict with hero, a character whose POV we don't get so that might've been a variable explaining why his story line was weakly developed. But, I found his struggle particularly fascinating and wouldn't have minded if the story had more dramatic layers and depth.
In short, although "Fumbled" was fun, and I found Poppy vibrant and endearing; and I found TK sexy and sweet. Although I enjoyed the secondary characters, found the story entertaining enough to read in three sittings, and I'm very much excited to jump back into this world for the next book and love story, I can't help but be a little disappointed because of its potential. And ain't that a bitch?
I wanted to like this book but Poppy was soooo annoying and petty. She has a vendetta against football, which I understand why she would because she doesn’t want the people she loves to get hurt, but then she pretty much forces TK to choose between football and family, two things he loves. I thought Poppy needed to get over herself and let TK do what he wanted to do, instead of making him choose. Poppy just really annoyed me because she was too proud to admit that she could use some of TK’s money, being a single mom and all, and she wanted to keep TK at a distance even though he would do anything of her.
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!
This was good. I'm enjoying this series. Also very happy that this one didn't have all the annoying hashtags like the first book in the series.
I really enjoyed this one too but the stalker aspect of the storyline was a bit of a miss for me. Other than that I truly enjoyed it
What the heck did I just read? Reconnect with birth dad/lover and he moves in a week later? It was fast, strange and sweet. And who breaks up with someone ailing in the hospital? I guess we needed that for dramatics but it made me really hate her. The bones of the story were captivating and good but the details felt like a hot mess. *glitter bomb*
I really loved Intercepted. Will definitely check out book 3 and cross my fingers for less disappointment in how the story was crafted. Martin is a captivating writer.
I really loved Intercepted. Will definitely check out book 3 and cross my fingers for less disappointment in how the story was crafted. Martin is a captivating writer.