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A review by snaze6
Off the Record by Annmarie Boyle, Annmarie Boyle
4.0
This was my first book by Annmarie and I really enjoyed it. Knowing it was book 3 in a series I went in realizing some of the dynamics between the characters and their anecdotes would be a little difficult without context, but that really wasn’t an issue.
Bridget is President of Business Operations for the WNBA’s New York Flames. The team she was drafted and played for until a life-changing accident ended her basketball career and nearly took her life. Her injury dramatically changed her perspective and how she lives her life - she now is a stickler for following the rules, having a plan laid out in extreme detail and doesn’t allow herself to dream - just goals to meet.
Blake is a member of a successful Nashville band Storyhill, and his upbringing by an absent single mother who worked hard to provide things for him with little emotional bonding. As a result he craves a sense of family he has found with his band mates.
Blake and Bridget have each secretly had a long-standing crush on the other and her brother, Andrew, one of Blake’s bandmates has warned Blake ‘hands off’ his sister. At Andrew’s wedding, Blake and Bridget are paired up in the bridal party and a bridal party dance leads to some sizzling chemistry and a proposition for one night and what happens in Minneapolis stays in Minneapolis.
One spectacular night together does little to dampen their crush or lust for each other and both are feeling the emotional after affects of their night, when they are unexpected paired up to co-chair a charity event for homeless dogs.
I loved how both Bridget and Blake have to grow emotionally and learn to face their fears. Bridget has poured herself into 80 hour work weeks, and pretty much has minimal life outside of work expect for her best friend. When she agrees to watch Blake’s foster dog, Destiny, while he is on tour for three weeks with the assistance of his grandfather, Clyde, she starts to realize how empty her life has become.
This is a very satisfying read with wonderful characters, an engaging storyline, just enough angsty drama to keep you interested yet not too much angst.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Bridget is President of Business Operations for the WNBA’s New York Flames. The team she was drafted and played for until a life-changing accident ended her basketball career and nearly took her life. Her injury dramatically changed her perspective and how she lives her life - she now is a stickler for following the rules, having a plan laid out in extreme detail and doesn’t allow herself to dream - just goals to meet.
Blake is a member of a successful Nashville band Storyhill, and his upbringing by an absent single mother who worked hard to provide things for him with little emotional bonding. As a result he craves a sense of family he has found with his band mates.
Blake and Bridget have each secretly had a long-standing crush on the other and her brother, Andrew, one of Blake’s bandmates has warned Blake ‘hands off’ his sister. At Andrew’s wedding, Blake and Bridget are paired up in the bridal party and a bridal party dance leads to some sizzling chemistry and a proposition for one night and what happens in Minneapolis stays in Minneapolis.
One spectacular night together does little to dampen their crush or lust for each other and both are feeling the emotional after affects of their night, when they are unexpected paired up to co-chair a charity event for homeless dogs.
I loved how both Bridget and Blake have to grow emotionally and learn to face their fears. Bridget has poured herself into 80 hour work weeks, and pretty much has minimal life outside of work expect for her best friend. When she agrees to watch Blake’s foster dog, Destiny, while he is on tour for three weeks with the assistance of his grandfather, Clyde, she starts to realize how empty her life has become.
This is a very satisfying read with wonderful characters, an engaging storyline, just enough angsty drama to keep you interested yet not too much angst.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.