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salyarmor's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
Ugh, Leo fu**ing Hernandez!! Kandi Steiner had me falling in love with a man that does not exist, YET AGAIN :( Hot, cocky, football player and Hispanic! YES PLEASE. Now, lets get into why this did not get a higher rating. The miscommunication that 100% could have been avoided was just irritating. Leo not "remembering" was just dumb and hard to believe. Mary being so insecure and Leo always having to compliment her was *eye roll*. Although, I did love that Mary wasn't your typical FMC. Tattoos, curvy, tomboyish. The pattern Kandi Steiner has towards the end of the book was predictable BUT I thought the reconciliation was super cute! It was giving the football scene from A Cinderella Story. Ate up the SMUT of course ;) Leo is just perfect! Enemies to lovers romance will always have me in a chokehold.
Ugh, Leo fu**ing Hernandez!! Kandi Steiner had me falling in love with a man that does not exist, YET AGAIN :( Hot, cocky, football player and Hispanic! YES PLEASE. Now, lets get into why this did not get a higher rating. The miscommunication that 100% could have been avoided was just irritating. Leo not "remembering" was just dumb and hard to believe. Mary being so insecure and Leo always having to compliment her was *eye roll*. Although, I did love that Mary wasn't your typical FMC. Tattoos, curvy, tomboyish. The pattern Kandi Steiner has towards the end of the book was predictable BUT I thought the reconciliation was super cute! It was giving the football scene from A Cinderella Story. Ate up the SMUT of course ;) Leo is just perfect! Enemies to lovers romance will always have me in a chokehold.
amberisalwaysreading86's review against another edition
5.0
As the final curtain closes on this amazing series, I’m left in happy, nostalgic tears as I recall the many scenes of friendship, teamwork, camaraderie, and sexy swoon -worthy moments which left me both panting,and begging for more.
Leo Hernandez is such a stand-up hero, always striving to improve himself, prove his worth and show those around him what he has to offer, both on the field, and off.
A man so dedicated to achieving greatness deserved a heroine who could withstand scrutiny,and match the fierceness with which he attacks each challenge life brings him:
Enter Mary.
For all of her bluntness, she has the sweetest, soft edges. Projecting confidence when all you’d like to do is crumble under pressure takes a depth of character, and Mary brings that in spades. I loved her descent into vulnerability, and the self awareness she steps into after life throws her curveball after curveball. We see her fight tooth and nail to independently make a life and career for herself, and her determination was so admirable and inspiring.
Leo brings out another level of faith and confidence in Mary, and their development and chemistry was off the charts!
Being seen is, at times, so much harder than being invisible.
Watching Leo fight for the same girl he unknowingly rejected in the past was beautiful, and I loved seeing Mary being loved in all the ways she needed to be shown affection and loyalty.
These two are gonna stand the test of time, I just know it! Fantastic story, loved it!!
5⭐️
5
Leo Hernandez is such a stand-up hero, always striving to improve himself, prove his worth and show those around him what he has to offer, both on the field, and off.
A man so dedicated to achieving greatness deserved a heroine who could withstand scrutiny,and match the fierceness with which he attacks each challenge life brings him:
Enter Mary.
For all of her bluntness, she has the sweetest, soft edges. Projecting confidence when all you’d like to do is crumble under pressure takes a depth of character, and Mary brings that in spades. I loved her descent into vulnerability, and the self awareness she steps into after life throws her curveball after curveball. We see her fight tooth and nail to independently make a life and career for herself, and her determination was so admirable and inspiring.
Leo brings out another level of faith and confidence in Mary, and their development and chemistry was off the charts!
Being seen is, at times, so much harder than being invisible.
Watching Leo fight for the same girl he unknowingly rejected in the past was beautiful, and I loved seeing Mary being loved in all the ways she needed to be shown affection and loyalty.
These two are gonna stand the test of time, I just know it! Fantastic story, loved it!!
5⭐️
5
maddie408's review against another edition
5.0
oh this is a new favorite. i knew from the first few pages this was a book i’d absolutely fall head over heels for. the buzz was so real from the beginning. the trope had me squealing with all the cuteness at first when they were younger to the tension and angst later on.
mary radiated such a beautiful, radiant girl who went through so much bullsh*t in school dealing with bullies and her family not being supportive of her career path and who she truly was blossoming in to. she is such an artsy, creative and edgy badass!!! i loved her coming in to her own and loving the skin (tattooed and not) she had. she deserves all the love and adoration.
leo? holy. sh*t. new book bf alert !!!!! the hidden gem he was. mary being his true love from the beginning and him never getting over her????? yeah i was sold. my heart aches he couldn’t feel confident being his true self because he felt he wouldn’t be valued in football if he wasn’t the playboy people thought he was. his relationship with his mom was so wholesome. his love for mary ran years deep. he loved her without even knowing who she was or what she looked like and the way she moved across the street 7 years later sounds like soulmatism to me!
their love was like them reaching in to each others souls and not letting go. i love love love them.
the boys in the pit crumbs were precious and am i actually liking kyle at the end of the series? who would have thought.
i wish there was more!!! i’d read a braden or blake book especially to see this found family again!
the epilogue had me emotional. julepholden’s wedding
mary radiated such a beautiful, radiant girl who went through so much bullsh*t in school dealing with bullies and her family not being supportive of her career path and who she truly was blossoming in to. she is such an artsy, creative and edgy badass!!! i loved her coming in to her own and loving the skin (tattooed and not) she had. she deserves all the love and adoration.
leo? holy. sh*t. new book bf alert !!!!! the hidden gem he was. mary being his true love from the beginning and him never getting over her????? yeah i was sold. my heart aches he couldn’t feel confident being his true self because he felt he wouldn’t be valued in football if he wasn’t the playboy people thought he was. his relationship with his mom was so wholesome. his love for mary ran years deep. he loved her without even knowing who she was or what she looked like and the way she moved across the street 7 years later sounds like soulmatism to me!
their love was like them reaching in to each others souls and not letting go. i love love love them.
the boys in the pit crumbs were precious and am i actually liking kyle at the end of the series? who would have thought.
i wish there was more!!! i’d read a braden or blake book especially to see this found family again!
the epilogue had me emotional. julepholden’s wedding
caitd01's review against another edition
4.0
When Mary is 15 she gets and Xbox for her birthday, while online gaming she connects with the high school football star Leo. Over the summer they play online and grow a deep real friendship. When Mary finally finds the courage to tell Leo who she is face to face things come crashing down and Mary is left heartbroken.
Years later at college mary finds herself living across the street from the football star who broke her heart.
Maybe this time she will see the real Leo and trust herself.
Love this book! Leo is such a genuine good soul and a good man. He loves Mary so deeply and their connection is unmatched! Only read two books from this series but I loved both.
Years later at college mary finds herself living across the street from the football star who broke her heart.
Maybe this time she will see the real Leo and trust herself.
Love this book! Leo is such a genuine good soul and a good man. He loves Mary so deeply and their connection is unmatched! Only read two books from this series but I loved both.
savannag1992's review against another edition
4.0
I usually don’t go for 2nd chance or miscommunication tropes BUT I really enjoyed this. I devoured my way through this book while laughing and crying.
meggkey08's review against another edition
5.0
Favorite of the series! Loved seeing all the previous couples and the epilogue was adorable.
tone611's review against another edition
4.0
This is the perfect second chance book. Leo is absolute perfect. Mary damaged in her own ways, but overcomes the hurdle just to believe in love again.
emcclark42's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the writing style and how the book is set up, but the FMC annoyed me.