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A review by the_travelingbooknerd
Perfect Deke by Ruth Stilling
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
And just like that we have an amazing new generation to love!
Every time I think Ms. Stilling can't write a better story, she proves me wrong!
Overall: 5 🌟
Plot: 5 📍
Spice: 3.5🌶️
This is book one in the spin-off series/new generation from the Seattle Scorps featuring Jack Thompson, whom we've had the pleasure of watching grow up, while cheering for his stepdad and mother. Here, he's fighting to show his college crush, Kendra, now a pro-soccer player herself, that he's been the right man for her all along.
Neither is without their past scars from some emotional trauma, Jack with his birth father, and Kendra with her absolutely toxic ex, Jack's old college and once again, now-pro teammate. The man has a deliciously dirty mouth, but only treats his girl like absolute freaking royalty.
I loved the joint vulnerability of both MCs. Kendra learning to trust both her heart and Jack while Jack navigates the last vestiges his sperm-donor holds over him, both growing and leaning on one another, their willingness to be open and honest, and help one another is just a joy to read! And, again, Ms. Stilling’s mastery at work, all the tear-jerking heart happens right alongside moments of snort-out-loud levity and toe-curling, kick-your-feet-in-the-air spicy scenes!
Thank you to Ruth Stilling & Wordsmith Publicity for the opportunity to read and review this book!
All opinions are my own.
Every time I think Ms. Stilling can't write a better story, she proves me wrong!
Overall: 5 🌟
Plot: 5 📍
Spice: 3.5🌶️
This is book one in the spin-off series/new generation from the Seattle Scorps featuring Jack Thompson, whom we've had the pleasure of watching grow up, while cheering for his stepdad and mother. Here, he's fighting to show his college crush, Kendra, now a pro-soccer player herself, that he's been the right man for her all along.
Neither is without their past scars from some emotional trauma, Jack with his birth father, and Kendra with her absolutely toxic ex, Jack's old college and once again, now-pro teammate. The man has a deliciously dirty mouth, but only treats his girl like absolute freaking royalty.
I loved the joint vulnerability of both MCs. Kendra learning to trust both her heart and Jack while Jack navigates the last vestiges his sperm-donor holds over him, both growing and leaning on one another, their willingness to be open and honest, and help one another is just a joy to read! And, again, Ms. Stilling’s mastery at work, all the tear-jerking heart happens right alongside moments of snort-out-loud levity and toe-curling, kick-your-feet-in-the-air spicy scenes!
Thank you to Ruth Stilling & Wordsmith Publicity for the opportunity to read and review this book!
All opinions are my own.