48 reviews for:

Going For Two

Ally Wiegand

3.53 AVERAGE

jordonabel's review against another edition

4.0

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ARC Review of Going for Two by @allywiegandauthor

I must have a thing for reading book 2 in a series before the 1st book but that's ok.

Going for Two” by Ally Wiegand is a captivating novel that delves into the world of professional football, focusing on the journey of a young quarterback striving for success both on and off the field. The author skillfully weaves together themes of perseverance, ambition, and the challenges of balancing personal relationships with the demands of a high-pressure career in the NFL.The book not only provides a detailed look into the intense world of professional sports but also offers a deep exploration of the protagonist’s internal struggles and growth throughout his career. Wiegand’s writing style is engaging, drawing readers into the emotional rollercoaster of the main character as he navigates the complexities of fame, relationships, and the pursuit of his dreams.Overall, “Going for Two” is a compelling read that will appeal to both sports enthusiasts and those interested in character-driven narratives. Ally Wiegand’s storytelling prowess shines through in this novel, making it a must-read for anyone looking for a blend of sports drama and personal development.

andreats's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

ash_soden's review against another edition

4.75

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

peggy711's review against another edition

4.25

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4.25/5 ⭐️ book 2 in the Chicago Heartbreakers series and I really hope there is more!!

Nolan and Lotties love story was a joy to read and I couldn’t put it down. 

Definitely recommend this book and series!!

welcometomynirvana's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

beth_joey's review against another edition

3.5

lighthearted tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Another amazing sports romance from Ally Wiegand. For the girls who like spicy reads, this is not the series for you. But if you're in love with serious tension, then please pick this up because the tension between the two main characters in this book was incredible! Nolan and Lottie began the story definitely in a bit of a complicated situation, given Nolan absolutely refused to let Lottie do her job. But over time, she slowly tore down his walls and the friendship and trust that built between them felt so authentic. The romance didn't start immediately, although they did have a couple of 'slips' that would make you think the romance was starting before it did. I absolutely loved these little slips because it only further enhanced the tension between them as they kept trying to shut down their growing feelings for each other. As individuals, these two had a lot of insecurity that was affecting their relationship, and I did enjoy exploring Lottie's history with her family and Nolan's hesitance around his career ending. I think these two aspects of the story got a lot more focus than I personally would have preferred though, which meant that in the third act breakup when they started to really focus on themselves, my intrigue waned a bit and I started skimming whole paragraphs. I don't think the detail spent on those more emotional aspects was a bad thing, it just wasn't my preference and it slowed down the pace of the story during a really high-tension third-act breakup. But the ending of this story was so incredibly sweet, and I loved that they both got what they wanted in the end. The last things I want to mention are the family and the commentary around being a woman in sports. I reckon the latter could have been delved into a little bit more, because I really did appreciate the conversation being started and I think it could have been interesting to have more than a few comments around it scattered here and there. As for the family, particularly Olivia, I'm praying that her and Derek are the focus of the next book because I think the romance teased between the two of them would be absolutely addictive and so much fun!

beachbagbooks's review against another edition

3.5

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted relaxing 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

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Going for Two was a cute romance between the physical trainer of an NFL team and the aging quarterback hoping to win one more Superbowl. I was really excited about the premise and enjoyed the buildup of chemistry between the main characters, but the middle dragged a little for me. The emotional payoff at the end was very sweet and made me tear up a little, especially as a former athlete reading about someone experiencing so many of their "lasts." 

sarareyes8's review against another edition

4.25

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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