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kaydanielsromance's review
4.0
At 4.5 stars, several aspects of this story hit really close to home and I love when reading can do that. Rebecca's sports romance stories are always a good time and Jilted Jock contains a soccer player who falls hard for a woman with a kind, helping heart.
Dumped at the alter, rough day doesn't even begin to describe it. With no place to go because his his now ex left on their honeymoon and told him to move out of their apartment by the time she comes back - and oh by the way she also left him for one of his teammates - ouch!
Adele, sister to a former soccer player who was at the non-wedding, brings Finn home on that disastrous night. Seeing as he has no where else to go, she opens up her home to him knowing she was one a mess herself and if it wasn't for the kindness of strangers she might never have made it out of the addictive state she was living in. She's now been clean for years, living an orderly life, has a good job, and a boyfriend.
When Finn moves in Adele never considers that Finn would be interested in her, not only is she older than the sexy soccer star, but she's fairly boring. She's a long way from the wild, out of control girl she used to be, but the more time they spend together the more they seem to find in common, so it's probably a good thing when she decides to move to New York to be with her boyfriend and get away from the all too tempting Finn.
Not everyone gets a second chance at the things that matter most. Rebecca gives us a look at what is important and how to fight for it. Finn has a HUGE heart and I couldn't love him more for it, but I also like the fact that Adele isn't a huge pushover. These two will touch your heart and to top it all off there is an adorable kitten, which I'm a big softie for.
Dumped at the alter, rough day doesn't even begin to describe it. With no place to go because his his now ex left on their honeymoon and told him to move out of their apartment by the time she comes back - and oh by the way she also left him for one of his teammates - ouch!
Adele, sister to a former soccer player who was at the non-wedding, brings Finn home on that disastrous night. Seeing as he has no where else to go, she opens up her home to him knowing she was one a mess herself and if it wasn't for the kindness of strangers she might never have made it out of the addictive state she was living in. She's now been clean for years, living an orderly life, has a good job, and a boyfriend.
When Finn moves in Adele never considers that Finn would be interested in her, not only is she older than the sexy soccer star, but she's fairly boring. She's a long way from the wild, out of control girl she used to be, but the more time they spend together the more they seem to find in common, so it's probably a good thing when she decides to move to New York to be with her boyfriend and get away from the all too tempting Finn.
Not everyone gets a second chance at the things that matter most. Rebecca gives us a look at what is important and how to fight for it. Finn has a HUGE heart and I couldn't love him more for it, but I also like the fact that Adele isn't a huge pushover. These two will touch your heart and to top it all off there is an adorable kitten, which I'm a big softie for.
beckyrendon's review
4.0
Everything happens for a reason...
Sexy Australian footballer here on US turf...yes, please. Oh wait, I mean soccer player for all the Americans out there. This Jilted Jock is licking his wounds and trying to move on he never expected to find someone else.
She's in a safe relationship. No butterflies, no surge of desire, no NEED but a good relationship none the less. Until a butterfly inducing Jilted Jock becomes her roommate.
It's the best kind of long game out there. Finn is loyal, determined, and in love. Watch him dominate the game and win the girl!
Sexy Australian footballer here on US turf...yes, please. Oh wait, I mean soccer player for all the Americans out there. This Jilted Jock is licking his wounds and trying to move on he never expected to find someone else.
She's in a safe relationship. No butterflies, no surge of desire, no NEED but a good relationship none the less. Until a butterfly inducing Jilted Jock becomes her roommate.
It's the best kind of long game out there. Finn is loyal, determined, and in love. Watch him dominate the game and win the girl!
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
Jilted Jock was pretty easy to fly through. In it, you will meet Finn and Adele. They were definitely all kinds of cute and a kitten most definitely brought them together. It kind of sounds like a hallmark or lifetime movie, right?
Well, Adele is dating someone when she meets Finn. They know each other because of her brother Chance. It didn't take long for Mr. Wrong to walk out of Adele's life. I was all kinds of happy because it was Finn's turn to step in. They had so much chemistry and again, they were adorable together.
Of course they have their fair share of drama because what relationship or book doesn't? Luckily for everyone involved, they found their way back to one another. I mean.. Adele came back to her because she loved him. Heck he loved her.
That being said, I liked them and enjoyed this book.
Well, Adele is dating someone when she meets Finn. They know each other because of her brother Chance. It didn't take long for Mr. Wrong to walk out of Adele's life. I was all kinds of happy because it was Finn's turn to step in. They had so much chemistry and again, they were adorable together.
Of course they have their fair share of drama because what relationship or book doesn't? Luckily for everyone involved, they found their way back to one another. I mean.. Adele came back to her because she loved him. Heck he loved her.
That being said, I liked them and enjoyed this book.
jennyluvlitbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Jilted Jock is my second reading from a new to me author. This is one of the books written in the Cocky Bastard world of Ward/ Keeland and by its title, you get Finn, famous soccer player who got jilted on his much anticipated wedding of the year. Drunk and broken by his teammate and ex-fiancee's betrayal, he wound up holing up with his friend's sister's apartment. Adele is recovering and meeting someone like Finn, is beyond temptation. Still, she understood what Finn was going through and offered her help. Although there was instant attraction between characters, I was glad that the author took the slow burn path to build it up to the enduring, true love that they had in the end. I loved how Finn didn't easily give up and prove himself worthy of Adele. At the same time, I loved how Adele stayed firm in her resolve. I get that she doubted Finn and I admire that she took her time analyzing things. This is another great sports romance read that I will highly recommend to fans of this trope.
rinasreadsnz's review against another edition
5.0
Adele and Finn were perfection.
I really dug their story. It was all kinds of sweet and romantic, absolutely stunning.
Even after already reading a book with Adele as the main character, I still fell hard for this couple.
Finn was not at all what I expected. Sweet, loyal, loving and so over the top romantic - it was a refreshing change to all the alpha I normally encounter.
Adele was still sweet, loyal and adventurous, yet, this book made her seem braver than the last one.
The slow burn was slightly torturous but so worth it in the end.
I really dug their story. It was all kinds of sweet and romantic, absolutely stunning.
Even after already reading a book with Adele as the main character, I still fell hard for this couple.
Finn was not at all what I expected. Sweet, loyal, loving and so over the top romantic - it was a refreshing change to all the alpha I normally encounter.
Adele was still sweet, loyal and adventurous, yet, this book made her seem braver than the last one.
The slow burn was slightly torturous but so worth it in the end.
naughtybookaffair's review against another edition
5.0
How do you get over being stood up on your wedding day? Move in with your friend's sister and drink a lot. Sure but there is more to life than that. But for Finn he is not sure where to go or what to do with his life now. Adele is not sure what exactly is going on with her life either. She is in a relationship but her boyfriend is never there. And when he is it seems like he isn't. Having Finn there is different for her and she isn't sure what to do about it all. These two end up tiptoeing around each other because they don't know what to do when they around each other. The chemistry is there is they would let it be. But will Adele be able to see that they is more to Finn? This was an interesting storyline for me. But characters learn that there is more to life but at what price? A very interesting book from start to finish. Rebecca did a wonderful job writing these two characters. I highly recommend reading this one.
profromance's review against another edition
5.0
Overall Grade: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 1/2
Rebecca Jenshak has done it again. She’s written another romance where you can’t help but fall deeper into the story. Even more, as I have done with her other books, I picked up Jilted Jock and could not put it down. The struggles of her hero and heroine, Finn and Adele, feel real, as one tries to find a new normal after being spurned and the other tries to maintain her normal when she feels compelled to shake up her life. Now, if you haven’t read Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward’s Cocky Bastard, the book that inspired Jenshak’s Jilted Jock, that’s okay. Jilted Jock is a complete standalone, and Jenshak has done a fantastic job of alluding to Cocky Bastard in laying out Adele’s story. However, to really feel drawn into this story, reading Cocky Bastard before reading this book adds layers to Jenshak’s Jilted Jock. It makes you appreciate Adele’s struggle even more. Why should you read Jenshak’s story? Here goes:
*Finn is a special kind of hero. From chapter 1, you know that his heart has been broken, and his life has been upended. Jenshak has shared this chapter, so it isn’t a spoiler to know that. His journey from devastation to falling for Adele holds so much of the beauty of this story. He is the impetus for Adele’s transformation, and Jenshak crafts him as a hero who adores his heroine. There is no doubt about his faithfulness or interest in Adele. Once he sets his mind to her, that is it, although Jenshak does make you nervous at times when Finn has been snubbed by Adele.
*Adele’s story. If you read Cocky Bastard, you know Adele’s background, and Jenshak has carefully created a realistic story of her that revolves around controlling her fear. Jenshak was so thoughtful in creating her story that it feels like Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward could have written it. For me, Adele feels like the most real character in this book. Through her characterization, I think most readers can understand the need to control all aspects of life to protect against passion leading to poor choices. That feels more real to me than a star soccer player who gets left at the altar. Most of us live lives of control out of a fear of something. Jenshak captures this reality well in Adele’s character.
*Of course, it’s “old home week” with Jilted Jock. Adele’s brother, Chance, and her sister-in-law, Aubrey, whose story is immortalized in Cocky Bastard, find their way into Adele’s story. I’m thankful that Jenshak didn’t shy away from incorporating them. I will say that Chance disappointed me a bit in this story. He is incredibly overprotective of her (which makes sense given her past), but it feels like a detriment at times. That being said, Jenshak’s articulation of his character makes sense in the Cocky Hero world. This shows Jenshak’s talent at finding another author’s voice and adapting it to her story.
If I had any criticism of Jilted Jock, it would be the very last part of the story. For me, it felt rushed. Jenshak’s narrative feels well developed for much of the story, but the last part doesn’t feel as careful. I’m not sure why. Maybe I simply wanted more of their story towards the end. However, it didn’t stop me from bulldozing right through to the end.
After seeing the spate of Cocky Hero books, it’s clear why Rebecca Jenshak was tasked with Jilted Jock. Jenshak is a romance author who finds the right kind of balance between crafting compelling characters, elaborating on the sports of her characters, and writing a story that pulls you in and engages you until the very last page. She has written such a fantastic story for Chance’s sister, Adele. I only wish I could spend a bit more time with her and Finn.
Rebecca Jenshak has done it again. She’s written another romance where you can’t help but fall deeper into the story. Even more, as I have done with her other books, I picked up Jilted Jock and could not put it down. The struggles of her hero and heroine, Finn and Adele, feel real, as one tries to find a new normal after being spurned and the other tries to maintain her normal when she feels compelled to shake up her life. Now, if you haven’t read Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward’s Cocky Bastard, the book that inspired Jenshak’s Jilted Jock, that’s okay. Jilted Jock is a complete standalone, and Jenshak has done a fantastic job of alluding to Cocky Bastard in laying out Adele’s story. However, to really feel drawn into this story, reading Cocky Bastard before reading this book adds layers to Jenshak’s Jilted Jock. It makes you appreciate Adele’s struggle even more. Why should you read Jenshak’s story? Here goes:
*Finn is a special kind of hero. From chapter 1, you know that his heart has been broken, and his life has been upended. Jenshak has shared this chapter, so it isn’t a spoiler to know that. His journey from devastation to falling for Adele holds so much of the beauty of this story. He is the impetus for Adele’s transformation, and Jenshak crafts him as a hero who adores his heroine. There is no doubt about his faithfulness or interest in Adele. Once he sets his mind to her, that is it, although Jenshak does make you nervous at times when Finn has been snubbed by Adele.
*Adele’s story. If you read Cocky Bastard, you know Adele’s background, and Jenshak has carefully created a realistic story of her that revolves around controlling her fear. Jenshak was so thoughtful in creating her story that it feels like Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward could have written it. For me, Adele feels like the most real character in this book. Through her characterization, I think most readers can understand the need to control all aspects of life to protect against passion leading to poor choices. That feels more real to me than a star soccer player who gets left at the altar. Most of us live lives of control out of a fear of something. Jenshak captures this reality well in Adele’s character.
*Of course, it’s “old home week” with Jilted Jock. Adele’s brother, Chance, and her sister-in-law, Aubrey, whose story is immortalized in Cocky Bastard, find their way into Adele’s story. I’m thankful that Jenshak didn’t shy away from incorporating them. I will say that Chance disappointed me a bit in this story. He is incredibly overprotective of her (which makes sense given her past), but it feels like a detriment at times. That being said, Jenshak’s articulation of his character makes sense in the Cocky Hero world. This shows Jenshak’s talent at finding another author’s voice and adapting it to her story.
If I had any criticism of Jilted Jock, it would be the very last part of the story. For me, it felt rushed. Jenshak’s narrative feels well developed for much of the story, but the last part doesn’t feel as careful. I’m not sure why. Maybe I simply wanted more of their story towards the end. However, it didn’t stop me from bulldozing right through to the end.
After seeing the spate of Cocky Hero books, it’s clear why Rebecca Jenshak was tasked with Jilted Jock. Jenshak is a romance author who finds the right kind of balance between crafting compelling characters, elaborating on the sports of her characters, and writing a story that pulls you in and engages you until the very last page. She has written such a fantastic story for Chance’s sister, Adele. I only wish I could spend a bit more time with her and Finn.
bookspaced's review against another edition
5.0
Chance and Aubrey from cocky bastard are one of my favorite couples so to see a (another) story for Chance‘s sister Adele is very much appreciated.
This story features a very hot, young, aussie soccer player (Finn) who get‘s left by the alter by his fiancé. Adele and a very drunk Finn meet eachother for the first time ar Chance‘s place hours after the almost wedding. Since Finn was living with his ex he needed a place to stay and Adele invited him to stay with her. And that‘s the beginning of their love story.
Because Adele also is in a relationship during this book, the characters strike up a kind of friendship first. Their feelings for eachother definitely don‘t come over night. We get to see alot of different sides to these characters. We see their struggles, their happiness and everything that makes them them.
It‘s a slow burn, kind off angsty story. In times of instalove it was very refreshing to read a love story that doesn‘t happen quickly. Rebecca sucked me into this story and I couldn‘t stop reading. - That was probably (100%) Finn‘s fault
This story features a very hot, young, aussie soccer player (Finn) who get‘s left by the alter by his fiancé. Adele and a very drunk Finn meet eachother for the first time ar Chance‘s place hours after the almost wedding. Since Finn was living with his ex he needed a place to stay and Adele invited him to stay with her. And that‘s the beginning of their love story.
Because Adele also is in a relationship during this book, the characters strike up a kind of friendship first. Their feelings for eachother definitely don‘t come over night. We get to see alot of different sides to these characters. We see their struggles, their happiness and everything that makes them them.
It‘s a slow burn, kind off angsty story. In times of instalove it was very refreshing to read a love story that doesn‘t happen quickly. Rebecca sucked me into this story and I couldn‘t stop reading. - That was probably (100%) Finn‘s fault
mooncricketjp's review against another edition
3.0
Ok.
I’m giving this book three stars because I liked the writing. I didn’t really like this story, though. It wasn’t really a book about a couple getting together. It was more about them not being together.
I’m giving this book three stars because I liked the writing. I didn’t really like this story, though. It wasn’t really a book about a couple getting together. It was more about them not being together.
syndi3's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
Is thos suppose to have a cocky hero? Well I can not find that Finn is a cocky hero. Instead he is sweet, soft, teddy bear.
I do like Miss Jenshak writting style in this story. She is a talented NA romance writer. Especially with sport romance. Jilted Jock is OK read for me. I want to see more angst/ drama with the story.
Overall this is OK read for me.
I do like Miss Jenshak writting style in this story. She is a talented NA romance writer. Especially with sport romance. Jilted Jock is OK read for me. I want to see more angst/ drama with the story.
Overall this is OK read for me.