A review by dinoqueenreads
Dating the Defensive Back by Lisa Suzanne

4.25

please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
HEA: yes
POV: dual 1st person POV
spice: several open-door spicy scenes
TWs: abandonment, anxiety, death of a parent (recounted), depression, divorce, mentions of miscarriage
standalone: interconnected standalones
final thoughts: I love Lisa Suzanne’s pacing and writing style and I love that this is a standalone so there’s no cliffhanger 🙌🏻
This was such a cute story full of pining, hidden secrets, stolen moments, spicy scenes, and banter. We get to see Lincoln and the rest of the Nash brothers and are introduced to some new characters that make this a fast and interesting read. I loved the female friendships, the found family vibes, and (most importantly) a man who grovels 👏🏻
I can’t wait for the rest of this series!!

read this book if you love
🤰 accidental pregnancy (not MCs)
🔢 age gap (25/32)
😬 angst
🫡 big MMC
👦 brother’s best friend
💞 childhood crush
💏 fake dating
😳 forbidden lovers
🏝️ forced proximity
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 great side characters
🤫 hidden secrets
🧠 “it’s always been you”
😜 jealous, possessive MMC
💞 mutual pining
🥰 nicknames
💤 nightmare comfort
🛏️ one bed
🛏️ one night stand
🔀 opposites attract
😂 romcom
🛌 roommates
🤐 secret relationship
👦 she falls first, he falls hard
🏈 sports romance (football)
💔 third act breakup
💳 virgin
🌍 world building