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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
funny
relaxing
fast-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
For a book from the 90s, I found this book refreshing. There were flaws for sure, but overall just a chill read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Stalking
Sports Romance
Enemies to Lovers
Football Romance
Alpha Male Hero
Fish-Out-of-Water Heroine
Workplace Romance
Chicago Stars Series
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Witty Banter
HEA Guaranteed
Key Themes:
"Touchdown for Trouble" (clueless heiress vs. rigid coach).
Playbook of Passion (field strategies turn into bedroom games).
Underdog Victory (heroine proves she’s more than a pretty face).
Perfect for fans of Rachel Gibson or Jaci Burton—where love scores big off the field!
Enemies to Lovers
Football Romance
Alpha Male Hero
Fish-Out-of-Water Heroine
Workplace Romance
Chicago Stars Series
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Witty Banter
HEA Guaranteed
Key Themes:
"Touchdown for Trouble" (clueless heiress vs. rigid coach).
Playbook of Passion (field strategies turn into bedroom games).
Underdog Victory (heroine proves she’s more than a pretty face).
Perfect for fans of Rachel Gibson or Jaci Burton—where love scores big off the field!
1000 estrellitas. Me ha gustado tantito, tantito que no me veo capaz de expresar con palabras lo bien que lo he pasado leyendo esta historia, las ganas locas que tenía de hacerme amiga de Phoebe y lo mucho que me he enamorado de Dan Calebow, un hombre por el que al principio no daba ni un duro, pero que me ha conquistado. ¡Por Dios, pero si hasta he acabado encontrándole cierta gracia a esta patochada de portada! Solo me queda decir que seré seppie eternamente.
Aprovecho esta reseña también para criticar el maltrato que han hecho las editoriales españolas de esta saga. Sé que el último tomo es de Versátil y también sé, porque se lo pregunté, que no tienen los derechos del resto de la saga (¡Una editorial que responde! ¡Pedid un deseo!), así que ellas quedan al margen. Me parece vergonzoso que hayan descatalogado ya algunos tomos de esta saga (como este) y que te tengas que pegar por conseguirlos en bibliotecas o en tiendas de segunda mano. Dudo mucho que quiten tomos al azar de sagas de crímenes y mafiosos de ese que tanto gustan a los machitos. Una prueba más de lo mucho que se maltrata a este género.
Aprovecho esta reseña también para criticar el maltrato que han hecho las editoriales españolas de esta saga. Sé que el último tomo es de Versátil y también sé, porque se lo pregunté, que no tienen los derechos del resto de la saga (¡Una editorial que responde! ¡Pedid un deseo!), así que ellas quedan al margen. Me parece vergonzoso que hayan descatalogado ya algunos tomos de esta saga (como este) y que te tengas que pegar por conseguirlos en bibliotecas o en tiendas de segunda mano. Dudo mucho que quiten tomos al azar de sagas de crímenes y mafiosos de ese que tanto gustan a los machitos. Una prueba más de lo mucho que se maltrata a este género.
The writing in this book is not great and connection between the two main characters had some holes. Despite that, i tore through it.
It was a little rough going to start because it was just so very 1994, but SEP knew what she was doing. Phoebe is marvelous and probably deserved better than Dan. He was trying his best not to be a caveman, and nearly made it, despite the number of times I wanted her to leave him hanging. The "auditioning another woman to be the mother of my children" plot really could've been shelved. I liked her relationships with the players and how she helped humanize him to them, and the growth of the team's general manager, Ron, was satisfying. Trump jump scare! Sigh. So very 1994.
Audio; recommended
Audio; recommended
I really didn't warm to the hero Dan. He was an unlikeable ass, and treated the heroine Phoebe like dirt most of the time. That said, I loved the story.
Phoebe's terrible experiences as a child and adolescent so clearly shaped her identity as an adult. It was a tragedy to see her feeling the need to use her clothing and a sex-kitten persona as a shield to protect herself. Over the years she seemed to have lost herself in the process. The stipulations in her father's will forced Phoebe to confront her fears and she is such a strong heroine for being able to do so.
While dealing with some very heavy subject matter, there was just as much fun and cheeky banter to lighten the mood, so I didn't feel completely depressed as I read.
Eventually Dan redeemed himself, but it was a near thing for me. I'd definitely read other books about the Chicago Stars football team.
As an aside, I found it interesting how much emphasis was placed on fearing HIV/AIDS and homophobia in places throughout the book. I realised how much things have changed since this was written in the early 90's.
This book contains a sexual assault.
This book contains descriptive love scenes.
Phoebe's terrible experiences as a child and adolescent so clearly shaped her identity as an adult. It was a tragedy to see her feeling the need to use her clothing and a sex-kitten persona as a shield to protect herself. Over the years she seemed to have lost herself in the process. The stipulations in her father's will forced Phoebe to confront her fears and she is such a strong heroine for being able to do so.
While dealing with some very heavy subject matter, there was just as much fun and cheeky banter to lighten the mood, so I didn't feel completely depressed as I read.
Eventually Dan redeemed himself, but it was a near thing for me. I'd definitely read other books about the Chicago Stars football team.
As an aside, I found it interesting how much emphasis was placed on fearing HIV/AIDS and homophobia in places throughout the book. I realised how much things have changed since this was written in the early 90's.
This book contains a sexual assault.
This book contains descriptive love scenes.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
Four stars with the caveat that the 1994 of it all can be a lot and there’s way more detail of a past assault than I care to have in a romance book. Somehow, in spite of all the problematic parts that come with the early 90s, it’s still a good read.