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A review by cyndibecker
Knox by Brenda Rothert
5.0
Already head over heels in love with this series, Brenda Rothert managed to steal my breath and my heart with this book. This is such a beautiful story and certainly one of the BEST sports romance books I've ever experienced. I had no intention of reading this in one fell swoop, but once I started, it was unputdownable. My heart beats a little faster thinking about it and I'm already contemplating the re-read.
Why you ask? Knox Deveraux. This man is everything! He's the most endearing character, with soooo much heart and soul. I could run through the expansive list of his awesomeness but I think I should just take the moment to give my recommendation. Okay, that's already obvious. But onto the other reasons that I loved this story. It all starts with the runaway bride trope, as at the altar, Reese Dalton discovers that her fiancé Eric is a deplorable lizard. When she takes off for her solo honeymoon and finds herself in Knox's orbit, I couldn’t have been any happier for her, and simultaneously jealous of her.
What follows is pure magic. Separated by time and space, they find themselves earning a second chance to build something. They both hold back a bit for different and understandable reasons, but Knox is not about to let go. It gives me the chills to think about how sweet, funny, lionhearted, and respectful he is. The chemistry between these two is stunning - off the charts sexy and heartfelt. They share the same sense of humor and are both genuine and good-natured. In the face of adversity, Knox is strong but breakable and we will witness this a time or two and left me bawling my eyes out.
They are indeed among my favorite couples and I loved their journey. That said, I am ruined and sporting a few days long book hangover. I just can’t recommend this enough. It was an utterly perfect read; the challenges they face, the pacing of their relationship, the flirting, the longing, the schmexy times, the dialogue, and the flame of their slow-burn love story, with an HEA that left me dazzled!
Favorite quotes:
“Reese. I’ve never in my life pressured a woman to have sex with me.”
She shakes her head and laughs. “I’m sure you don’t have to. You just take off your shirt and give them that brooding look and suddenly their panties are on the ground.”
Now I’m the one laughing . “I don’t have a brooding look.”
Reese lets out a loud belly laugh. “Are you kidding me? You have resting broody-man face.”
"Love is like a wheel of colors, each one representing an emotion. And Knox brings all of them out of me. I’ve been sunshine yellow with joy, the brightest shade of pink with arousal and the deepest red with anger. Right now, though, I’m not sure what color I am. I just know I hate it." ~ Reese
Text session:
Me: We can LIGHTLY JOG to a new bakery I want to try.
Knox: Deal.
Me: Where are you?
Knox: Toronto. We got our asses kicked in the game, don’t watch the highlights on SportsCenter.
Me: Lol, do you think you should win every single game?
Knox: Yes.
Me: Glad you’ve got a healthy mindset on winning…
Knox: How was the shelter today?
Me: Exhausting. I didn’t even sit down when I ate dinner. It’s almost 10 pm here, what time is it there?
Knox: An hour later. I’ll let you get to bed.
Me: Okay. See you Sunday.
Knox: Sweet dreams, sweet girl.
Why you ask? Knox Deveraux. This man is everything! He's the most endearing character, with soooo much heart and soul. I could run through the expansive list of his awesomeness but I think I should just take the moment to give my recommendation. Okay, that's already obvious. But onto the other reasons that I loved this story. It all starts with the runaway bride trope, as at the altar, Reese Dalton discovers that her fiancé Eric is a deplorable lizard. When she takes off for her solo honeymoon and finds herself in Knox's orbit, I couldn’t have been any happier for her, and simultaneously jealous of her.
What follows is pure magic. Separated by time and space, they find themselves earning a second chance to build something. They both hold back a bit for different and understandable reasons, but Knox is not about to let go. It gives me the chills to think about how sweet, funny, lionhearted, and respectful he is. The chemistry between these two is stunning - off the charts sexy and heartfelt. They share the same sense of humor and are both genuine and good-natured. In the face of adversity, Knox is strong but breakable and we will witness this a time or two and left me bawling my eyes out.
They are indeed among my favorite couples and I loved their journey. That said, I am ruined and sporting a few days long book hangover. I just can’t recommend this enough. It was an utterly perfect read; the challenges they face, the pacing of their relationship, the flirting, the longing, the schmexy times, the dialogue, and the flame of their slow-burn love story, with an HEA that left me dazzled!
Favorite quotes:
“Reese. I’ve never in my life pressured a woman to have sex with me.”
She shakes her head and laughs. “I’m sure you don’t have to. You just take off your shirt and give them that brooding look and suddenly their panties are on the ground.”
Now I’m the one laughing . “I don’t have a brooding look.”
Reese lets out a loud belly laugh. “Are you kidding me? You have resting broody-man face.”
"Love is like a wheel of colors, each one representing an emotion. And Knox brings all of them out of me. I’ve been sunshine yellow with joy, the brightest shade of pink with arousal and the deepest red with anger. Right now, though, I’m not sure what color I am. I just know I hate it." ~ Reese
Text session:
Me: We can LIGHTLY JOG to a new bakery I want to try.
Knox: Deal.
Me: Where are you?
Knox: Toronto. We got our asses kicked in the game, don’t watch the highlights on SportsCenter.
Me: Lol, do you think you should win every single game?
Knox: Yes.
Me: Glad you’ve got a healthy mindset on winning…
Knox: How was the shelter today?
Me: Exhausting. I didn’t even sit down when I ate dinner. It’s almost 10 pm here, what time is it there?
Knox: An hour later. I’ll let you get to bed.
Me: Okay. See you Sunday.
Knox: Sweet dreams, sweet girl.