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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
Am I allowed to cry because this series is over? This may be my most favorite football romance series of all time. If you haven’t read this football brothers series, you definitely need to check it out!
Tropes:
🏈 Best Friends to Lovers
🏈 He Falls First (for years)
🏈 Fake Engagement
🏈 Forced Proximity
Sophie and Miller’s story was a great way to end this series. They’ve been friends for years, and when she’s in trouble, he comes to her rescue. Miller is just such a good guy. He saves her by going along with her when she tells her parents they’re engaged, he moves her into his house, and he helps support her as she starts writing full time. He loves their friendship so much that he keeps his feelings from her, and you fall in love with him probably before Sophie does 😂 I really enjoyed how things resolved, and I’m looking forward to the next series!
🌶️🌶️.5
Thank you, Lisa and VPR, for sending me a copy of this book!
Tropes:
🏈 Best Friends to Lovers
🏈 He Falls First (for years)
🏈 Fake Engagement
🏈 Forced Proximity
Sophie and Miller’s story was a great way to end this series. They’ve been friends for years, and when she’s in trouble, he comes to her rescue. Miller is just such a good guy. He saves her by going along with her when she tells her parents they’re engaged, he moves her into his house, and he helps support her as she starts writing full time. He loves their friendship so much that he keeps his feelings from her, and you fall in love with him probably before Sophie does 😂 I really enjoyed how things resolved, and I’m looking forward to the next series!
🌶️🌶️.5
Thank you, Lisa and VPR, for sending me a copy of this book!
Resisting the Running Back
Author- Lisa Suzanne
Series- The Nash Brothers Book #5 (Standalone)
Rating- 4.25 Stars out of 5
Genres- Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
Tropes- Sports, Football, High School Friends, Best Friends to Lovers, Kept Missing Each Other, It’s Always Been You, Fake Engagement, Who Did This To You, He’ll Drop Everything For Her, He Fell First, Miscommunication
Main Characters- Sophie and Miller
Spice Level- 3/5
HEA
Resisting the Running Back is the final book in The Nash Brothers series and I'm sod to see the end. Yes the world at large will continue with a spin-off series but this was my first series by Lisa Suzanne so it's hard to see the end. But I thought that this was a good ending. I always enjoy a best friends to lovers romance and this has been one of the best ones I've read in a minute. Sometimes with the best friends to lovers trope it's just to predictable and easy if that makes sense. And I felt that Sophie and Miller had the right level of drama between them.
I really enjoyed reading how Sophie realized she was in love with Miller. At the start of the book right off the bat we know Miller loves Sophie, that she has always been the girl for him but they just kept missing each other, when one was finally single the other would be in a relationship. By the beginning of the book the idea of being with Miller doesn't even cross her mind. Slowly she sees all the sweet things Miller does for her not just as material for her romances she writes but he's the perfect book boyfriend on and off page.
Author- Lisa Suzanne
Series- The Nash Brothers Book #5 (Standalone)
Rating- 4.25 Stars out of 5
Genres- Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
Tropes- Sports, Football, High School Friends, Best Friends to Lovers, Kept Missing Each Other, It’s Always Been You, Fake Engagement, Who Did This To You, He’ll Drop Everything For Her, He Fell First, Miscommunication
Main Characters- Sophie and Miller
Spice Level- 3/5
HEA
Resisting the Running Back is the final book in The Nash Brothers series and I'm sod to see the end. Yes the world at large will continue with a spin-off series but this was my first series by Lisa Suzanne so it's hard to see the end. But I thought that this was a good ending. I always enjoy a best friends to lovers romance and this has been one of the best ones I've read in a minute. Sometimes with the best friends to lovers trope it's just to predictable and easy if that makes sense. And I felt that Sophie and Miller had the right level of drama between them.
I really enjoyed reading how Sophie realized she was in love with Miller. At the start of the book right off the bat we know Miller loves Sophie, that she has always been the girl for him but they just kept missing each other, when one was finally single the other would be in a relationship. By the beginning of the book the idea of being with Miller doesn't even cross her mind. Slowly she sees all the sweet things Miller does for her not just as material for her romances she writes but he's the perfect book boyfriend on and off page.
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This family is always fun to visit with! Sophie and Miller are characters that are very easy to love. The friendship runs deep, and that connection has been there for a long time. Miller is the type to drop everything when she needs him and that just melts the heart from the start. They have fun together, there is a ton of heat, and it all comes together so well. When we add visits from others in the family, the pages turn easily. It's another great read in this series!
The last Banks/Nash brother is about to fall although technically Millar Banks fell for Sophie Summers sixteen years before when they were fourteen only to find himself friend zoned. Now it’s his thirtieth birthday, the year they’d made a pact that if they weren’t married then they were each other’s fall back position but Sophie was in a long term relationship until a phone call from her has him leaving his Vegas birthday bash to run to her side and grabbing his chance. Before twenty-four hours are up Sophie finds herself relocated to San Diego and faking a relationship with Millar.
This was a fun and steamy friends to lovers’ read but while I loved Millar in Resisting the Running Back, I really wasn’t a fan of the heroine Sophie. Initially Millar seemed to be the only one invested in their relationship pretend or otherwise. I mean free board and lodgings, the opportunity to spend all her time writing, a hot fake fiancé not to mention one who was ready to help with any research, it all seemed a little one sided to me, he evens cooks for her! But the more time they spent together, the more the tension between them built and eventually nature took its course. There was still a hesitation as both were reluctant to do anything that might possibly ruin their friendship and just as things seemed to be sliding into place with them, a major fundamental difference about how they saw their future put their relationship to the test and despite their years of friendship were unable to talk to each other about their feelings or finding a compromise. The overall flow to the story was steady and engaging and I loved catching up with the other Nash brothers who were all on hand with helpful advice for both the Banks boys. They had come together in one big, blended family with the sister in laws all ready to welcome Sophie into the fold. Man of the series award though goes to Millar for his public if belated proposal; the boy definitely did good there.
✨️eARC Review✨️
4.5/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶
*Resisting The Running Back is the final book in The Nash Brothers sereis and is an interconnected standalone. While not necessary to read books 1-4 or Vegas Aces: The Coach, characters, and history may make more sense*
Sophie's life gets turned upside down within a matter of hours when her ex exposes her romance author pen name to her high school students as revenge for breaking up with him. When Sophie calls her best friend and pro football player Miller Banks, it turns into a fake engagement as she moves to San Deigo to pursue a writing career. Miller is always there to pick up the pieces, but he can't convince himself to confess his feelings to her, afraid he'll mess up their friendship, but how long can she resist the running back?
I can't believe this series has come to an end! I was so excited to learn more about Sophie and Miller after Tanner's book, and Lisa delivered! I loved how sweet Miller is with Sophie, always her rock to ground and support her but also fulfilling her spicy scene fantasies. The appearance of all the family members to wrap up this series was great, and I look forward to the next San Diego player's book!
Tropes:
✔️ Pro Football Romance
✔️ Childhood Best Friends to Lovers
✔️ Fake Relationship
✔️ Golden Retriever Hero
✔️ Forced Proximity (Roomates)
✔️ He Falls First For Her
✔️ Boy Obsessed
4.5/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶
*Resisting The Running Back is the final book in The Nash Brothers sereis and is an interconnected standalone. While not necessary to read books 1-4 or Vegas Aces: The Coach, characters, and history may make more sense*
Sophie's life gets turned upside down within a matter of hours when her ex exposes her romance author pen name to her high school students as revenge for breaking up with him. When Sophie calls her best friend and pro football player Miller Banks, it turns into a fake engagement as she moves to San Deigo to pursue a writing career. Miller is always there to pick up the pieces, but he can't convince himself to confess his feelings to her, afraid he'll mess up their friendship, but how long can she resist the running back?
I can't believe this series has come to an end! I was so excited to learn more about Sophie and Miller after Tanner's book, and Lisa delivered! I loved how sweet Miller is with Sophie, always her rock to ground and support her but also fulfilling her spicy scene fantasies. The appearance of all the family members to wrap up this series was great, and I look forward to the next San Diego player's book!
Tropes:
✔️ Pro Football Romance
✔️ Childhood Best Friends to Lovers
✔️ Fake Relationship
✔️ Golden Retriever Hero
✔️ Forced Proximity (Roomates)
✔️ He Falls First For Her
✔️ Boy Obsessed
Resisting the Running Back is a best friends to lovers romance that was swoony. When Sophie and her boyfriend break up Miller doesn’t hesitate to drop everything and be there for her. I love that he was supportive of her and that they were able to overcome the doubts they had over their future. I enjoyed seeing them did their happy ending!
Kelsey Navarro Foster and Tor Thom narrate this book in dual narration. Kelsey portrays both Sophie’s sweet personality while also making you feel her emotions of her future with Miller. Tor does great at portraying Miller’s love for Sophie for all of their friendship and his insecurities with finding out about his real father and how they affect his relationship with Sophie. They both do a great job bringing Sophie and Miller to life.
Thank you to Lisa for an advanced listen.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’ve adored every story in the Nash Brothers series, but there was something extra special about Book 5, Resisting the Running Back. Lisa Suzanne delivers the ultimate trifecta of romance: steamy pro football, best friends-to-lovers tension, and a fake relationship that feels anything but fake.
Miller and Sophie have been each other’s ride-or-die for years, and watching their bond deepen into something more was pure magic. When Sophie discovers her boyfriend is cheating—and he outs her secret identity as a romance author—the first person she calls is Miller. Even while partying in Vegas, he drops everything for her. That alone sealed his book boyfriend status.
What follows is a beautifully layered story full of banter, brotherly twin moments with Miller and his brother, and locker room camaraderie that adds depth and heart. The sizzling passion and hesitation between Sophie and Miller felt real—because risking a lifelong friendship for something more is terrifying, but oh so worth it.
This is one of those stories you’ll want to savor—fun, flirty, emotional, and full of the kind of chemistry that leaps off the page. Resisting the Running Back is an absolute must-read and a standout in an already amazing series.
Miller and Sophie have been each other’s ride-or-die for years, and watching their bond deepen into something more was pure magic. When Sophie discovers her boyfriend is cheating—and he outs her secret identity as a romance author—the first person she calls is Miller. Even while partying in Vegas, he drops everything for her. That alone sealed his book boyfriend status.
What follows is a beautifully layered story full of banter, brotherly twin moments with Miller and his brother, and locker room camaraderie that adds depth and heart. The sizzling passion and hesitation between Sophie and Miller felt real—because risking a lifelong friendship for something more is terrifying, but oh so worth it.
This is one of those stories you’ll want to savor—fun, flirty, emotional, and full of the kind of chemistry that leaps off the page. Resisting the Running Back is an absolute must-read and a standout in an already amazing series.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 is the 5th and final book in the Nash Brothers series by Lisa Suzanne, featuring a fiery best friends to lovers, football romance for Miller and Sophie! I love to read a well-written epic fall of two best friends into love, and Miller and Sophie totally fit the bill! He won me over the second he abandoned his own birthday party to ride to her rescue after an ugly betrayal. My heart ached for him, knowing he’d been harboring an unrequited love for her for so many years. The plot kept me hooked with the fun twists, witty banter, and a shocking amount of 5-alarm fire passion!! They were seriously explosive together!🔥🥵🫠 If you’ve read any of the other books in the series, you know that the world building and found family vibe are top notch! Miller and Tanner’s twin bond was still adorable, despite the fact that they both are building families now, and I love that they’re finding their place with the Nashes as well! I can’t believe this is the end of the series, but I loved every minute of this story!
I received an ARC for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶️
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice 🌶️🌶️
Miller has always loved Sophie’s but their timing has never been aligned so he settled for the friend zone. When Sophie’s life explodes Miller is her first call. And conveniently it’s his 30th birthday and a good reminder of the pact they made to get married at 30 if they are both single. But pacts are made to be broken or are they?
I love this family; the stories are all unique, fun and give me the feels! Great found family and love the always there for her vibes!
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This is the final book in the Nash Brothers series and I am so sad to see this series go! But ending with Miller and Sophie felt so right!
Miller finally shoots his shot with his best friend and wins the girl!! I adored these two!! There was such an ease to their relationship that it was so seamless going from friends to lovers. Miller has been in love with Sophie since he was 14 years old but was quickly friend zoned. Now at thirty he sees his chance to make his feelings know and takes it!! Miller was so dang cute!! He was Sophie's biggest fan and supported her with her writing! They were fun and playful and the chemistry!! THE CHEMISTRY!!! It was so dang good!! I think this is Lisa's spiciest book yet! I loved getting updates on all the other Nash brothers. A fun and sweet best friends to lovers romance!!
-Football Romance
-Romance Author FMC
-Best Friends to Lovers
-Fake Relationship
-Secret Pining
-Forced Proximity
-Golden Retriever MMC
Thank you Lisa and Valentine PR for this ARC!
Miller finally shoots his shot with his best friend and wins the girl!! I adored these two!! There was such an ease to their relationship that it was so seamless going from friends to lovers. Miller has been in love with Sophie since he was 14 years old but was quickly friend zoned. Now at thirty he sees his chance to make his feelings know and takes it!! Miller was so dang cute!! He was Sophie's biggest fan and supported her with her writing! They were fun and playful and the chemistry!! THE CHEMISTRY!!! It was so dang good!! I think this is Lisa's spiciest book yet! I loved getting updates on all the other Nash brothers. A fun and sweet best friends to lovers romance!!
-Football Romance
-Romance Author FMC
-Best Friends to Lovers
-Fake Relationship
-Secret Pining
-Forced Proximity
-Golden Retriever MMC
Thank you Lisa and Valentine PR for this ARC!