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Endurance by Amy Daws

ayysparky's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

stormiclouds's review against another edition

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5.0

The Harris brothers are bloody amazing! (See what I did there? ;) ) Cam is still my favorite and I have a feeling Booker is going to be a close second, but Tanner is still one heck of a sexy British footballer! I loved the snarky banter between Tanner and Belle. Belle has a sharp tongue and Tanner is her perfect match. They literally had be laughing out loud at my desk. I definitely have a newfound appreciation for mankinis after reading Endurance and I'm sure you will too!

I highly recommend the audiobook version of Endurance, because Will Watt and Charlotte Cole are amazing narrators and the accents really help bring the story to life. 

deesnotesediting's review against another edition

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5.0

A book that makes you fall in love with a sport!

I love this book. Tanner and Belle’s story is so fiery, fun, dramatic, hot, and inspiring. They come together out of something crazy and unexpected. I felt so much emotion reading this book, there were lots of tears as Amy helps bring you into the story, feeling as though these characters are your friends or family. I am so glad this series was recommended to me. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for the rest of the guys!

charlottenw1's review against another edition

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4.0

I loved the hilarious romance within this book again and it hit all the right notes for a hot, steamy, sports romance. It hit the steamy element but there was still that emotional connection with the characters that went onto a deeper level. I love these characters and how the author writes, such an easy and quick impactful read. The story has so much potential for the rest of the series and I loved the dynamic within the family.

jaxslibrary's review against another edition

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5.0

A doctor fake dates a footballer

Tanner is definitely the more wild and crazy brother that’s for sure, but so is Belle and that’s why they work so well together. They bring out the best in each other and help each other to open up more. After learning more about Belle’s job, I couldn’t help but join Tanner in being so proud of what she does. Also, I love that we got more of Indie’s wild side come out. I just love how much chemistry Belle and Tanner have and their was so much sexual tension between them that when they finally had sex, they just couldn’t get enough of each other. The end of this book and the epilogue will really show how crazy they are and for each other that they do crazy things. Once again, I love the Harris family and I want to be a part of it.

kaitlin_durante's review against another edition

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4.0

Belle is amazing. She carried this story for me because I feel her and her crazy.

Re-read 2019 - I appreciated Tanner more the second time around. Belle is still my favorite because she's absolutely insane and I love her crazy.

ichahsreads's review against another edition

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4.0

Tropes:
- reformed player
- fake dating
- friends with benefits
- guy fell first and harder

These two were the CUTEST!!!! the 'little spoon' 'big spoon' duo were just adorable!!!! they both own my entire heart<3 it was a quick, easy and fun read!

voirix's review against another edition

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2.0

Everything you’d expect in sports romance book. Thank you for not making the main character’s height her entire personality s:

brynnmarie3's review

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adventurous challenging emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

lauraew333's review against another edition

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4.0

Thank you to the author, Amy Daws, for gifting me with a copy of Endurance in exchange for an honest review!

I'm read several of this author's works and I have to say, she's perfected the art of drawing the reader in with a good NA romance!

1.  The romance.  I would feel remiss if I didn't start with this topic.  If you couldn't tell, the entire book is centered around Tanner and Belle's romance.  They have such a hilarious relationship and always manage to keep up a banter.  I couldn't help but laugh whenever they got into a fight or argued about meaningless things playfully.  Something I especially loved was their ability to put aside insignificant arguments for the sake of the larger picture.  While sometimes they can seem rash or argue about weird little things, that's just their way of bantering and you can tell they're not serious.  Do be aware that this is a NA romance so the sex scenes are a bit explicit.

2.  The plot.  This is closely tied with the romance (for obvious reasons) but there were some things I wanted to say.  For one, the pace is very well developed and while it can feel slow at times, those times are full of funny dialogue and interesting introspections.  Then, it picks up and you can't put the book down!  I also love how, in the plot, the author manages to tie all of the books in her collection together, even though they aren't a true series.  All of these characters exist in the same world but they're all living their separate lives and the author stays true to their attitudes.  So, if you're like me and have read most of this collection, seeing the main characters from her other books make cameos is always such a treat!  I just love how the author is essentially creating her own imaginary community in London.

3.  The characters.  This is where the star rating comes in.  While I truly enjoyed reading about this new set of characters, Tanner in particular irked me a bit.  In the beginning, he's portrayed basically as the typical male celebrity who sleeps with anyone and everyone although it's hinted that he's actually just putting up a front consciously.  That point is never brought up again and suddenly, when Belle and Sedg comes into his life, he makes a turn for the virtuous (or more virtuous than he was).  I just wish there was more development into his perception of being a soccer player (footballer over in England) and what it requires of you.  However, I did love learning all about Belle and her best friend Inge and Camden (Tanner's twin brother) and seeing Tanner's whole family from a new perspective.

4.  The POV's.  Speaking of perspectives!  There are two POV's in this book: Tanner's and Belle's which is typical for this author.  I quite like the set up as it allows the reader to see into both sides of the relationship and the impact of certain actions and their feelings towards those actions.  Each POV had a wonderful voice attached to it and I never felt confused between the two (there are also markers at the top of each chapter who is speaking in case you do).  It really assists in creating a deeper connection.

The Final Verdict:
A wonderfully written mature romance (I'd recommend 18+) with stellar POV's and a clear plot line.  I do wish Tanner's character was explored more in terms of his thoughts on morality.  Overall, a sweet and hilarious read!
4 stars