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One Question for the Quarterback
A relentless quarterback who only commits on the field.
A well-respected reporter who’s always been just one of the guys.
Will he go on the record and lay his heart on the line or will their chemistry only fuel the rumor mill in her small town? Kate Sure, I know who Asher Monroe is. Anyone who’s even remotely interested in football has watched the golden boy go from college star to MVP. So when I find out he’s going to be in town as a groomsman in his sister’s wedding, I pitch a profile feature to my editor who gives me the green light and wishes me luck. But I don’t need it. I’m a professional there to do a job not fall for this jock’s easy charm, incredible physique, and wicked tongue.
Asher Get in and get out. That’s the game plan for my forty-eight hour visit to the middle of nowhere, Montana, for my sister’s wedding. Except from the moment I land in the mountains, nothing goes according to the play call. Especially the interview with a local reporter who turns out to be a fascinating tomboy. A whip smart athlete in her own right who doesn't see how irresistible she is. I’ve never been one to give up and I’m not about to start now. It might seem like she’s on a rival team, but I’m determined to play hard and win her heart. One click this steamy small town instalove sports romance today to see if the headline will reveal a touchdown or a false start.
Return to Ravish Ridge and get ready for a scorching season! Join these hardened, sexy footballers as they risk it all off the field, chasing victory… and love. The bright Sunday Night Lights illuminate their path, but the winning touch has these fiery hearts racing.
A well-respected reporter who’s always been just one of the guys.
Will he go on the record and lay his heart on the line or will their chemistry only fuel the rumor mill in her small town? Kate Sure, I know who Asher Monroe is. Anyone who’s even remotely interested in football has watched the golden boy go from college star to MVP. So when I find out he’s going to be in town as a groomsman in his sister’s wedding, I pitch a profile feature to my editor who gives me the green light and wishes me luck. But I don’t need it. I’m a professional there to do a job not fall for this jock’s easy charm, incredible physique, and wicked tongue.
Asher Get in and get out. That’s the game plan for my forty-eight hour visit to the middle of nowhere, Montana, for my sister’s wedding. Except from the moment I land in the mountains, nothing goes according to the play call. Especially the interview with a local reporter who turns out to be a fascinating tomboy. A whip smart athlete in her own right who doesn't see how irresistible she is. I’ve never been one to give up and I’m not about to start now. It might seem like she’s on a rival team, but I’m determined to play hard and win her heart. One click this steamy small town instalove sports romance today to see if the headline will reveal a touchdown or a false start.
Return to Ravish Ridge and get ready for a scorching season! Join these hardened, sexy footballers as they risk it all off the field, chasing victory… and love. The bright Sunday Night Lights illuminate their path, but the winning touch has these fiery hearts racing.
66 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2023
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October 28, 2023
Rating - 3/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐
Date Read - October 19, 2023
Publication Date - September 11, 2023
*I received an E-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*
I have always wanted to have a stargazing date. I think it’s so romantic! I have also always loved hearing different myths about the origins of constellations and how there are so many stories that explain how each one came to be.
In One Question for the Quarterback, the characters are likeable and the story is a good light read. Unfortunately, the characters ended up feeling surface level and missing some depth for me. I also could not get invested in Kate and Asher’s relationship because it was instalove without Asher knowing anything about Kate except her looks. I would usually say it is because of how short this novella is, but I have read other short novellas by Ellen Brooks that I liked more because they at least touched on deeper topics and the main characters got to know each other beyond looks.
I had higher hopes for this book but it was still enjoyable. I would recommend this book if you're looking for a light, instalove read between heavier books! If you're looking for a novella that does get deeper but is still fairly light and spicy, I would suggest Ellen Brooks's other books :)
Date Read - October 19, 2023
Publication Date - September 11, 2023
*I received an E-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*
I have always wanted to have a stargazing date. I think it’s so romantic! I have also always loved hearing different myths about the origins of constellations and how there are so many stories that explain how each one came to be.
In One Question for the Quarterback, the characters are likeable and the story is a good light read. Unfortunately, the characters ended up feeling surface level and missing some depth for me. I also could not get invested in Kate and Asher’s relationship because it was instalove without Asher knowing anything about Kate except her looks. I would usually say it is because of how short this novella is, but I have read other short novellas by Ellen Brooks that I liked more because they at least touched on deeper topics and the main characters got to know each other beyond looks.
I had higher hopes for this book but it was still enjoyable. I would recommend this book if you're looking for a light, instalove read between heavier books! If you're looking for a novella that does get deeper but is still fairly light and spicy, I would suggest Ellen Brooks's other books :)
July 3, 2025
Wonderful!! This was a nice quick, short read. I really enjoyed this one.
Asher and Kate met when he goes golfing with the groomsman. Asher's sister Savannah is getting married to Robbie the Deputy Chief of Ravish Ridge. Asher is a pro quarterback and only wants to be in town for forty eight hours. Kate is the only reporter covering Savannah and Robbie's wedding so she tags along for the golf game. Kate and Asher banter back and forth about who the better golfer is, when they make a bet. Kate wants to interview Asher but she wasn't giving the rights too. Asher lets Kate know she can interview him. The next day Kate is at the rehearsal dinner, when Asher runs into her. They decide to met on Saturday morning for her interview with him. When Kate takes a break to get some fresh air, Asher comes out with Robbie's son Aaron to throw around the football. Kate is asked to join them, until Noah comes out to check on the stables then Aaron runs off with him. The next day Kate picks up Asher for his interview but she has something else in mind. Kate takes Asher to a flag football game her father coaches, before she interviews him. Asher also found out that Kate played professional golf in college. Kate has always seen herself as one of the guys, she never dated anyone in town since her father was the football coach. Afterwords Kate takes Asher to the only diner in town and gets a booth in the back. For every two questions Kate asks Asher can ask her a personal one. Kate starts her recording on her phone and starts to ask Asher her questions she has written down. When Asher gets a messages from Robbie he finds out everyone in town knows he's having a lunch date with Kate. At the wedding Asher can't find Kate as he scans the crowd of people, all the groomsmen asks him about his lunch date with Kate. When Asher finally spots Kate he knows he wants to make her his, he wants to show her how perfect she is for him. Asher secures a dance with Kate the day before. Kate doesn't want to think of his as a date since she's working. While Kate is talking to a couple about the bride and groom, Asher asks if she'd like to dance with him. Asher wants to know if Kate feels what he feels. Asher wants to let Kate know how he feels about her, but she doesn't want them to leave together. So Asher takes Kate and kisses her in front of everyone. Then Asher takes her back to his cabin, which is only a few feet away. Asher and Kate stip off their clothes then make love. The following morning Asher is up early for the brunch for his sister Savannah's wedding. When Asher arrives he scans the room for Kate but can't find her. When Asher's sister Savannah finds him she asks him who he's looking for. Savannah knows Asher is looking for Kate so she tells him she's not here. As Asher and Savannah talk, Kate arrives. Savannah leaves Asher and Kate alone, but tells her to asks him why he didn't bring his luggage like all the rest of the guest. After Savannah leaves Kate asks him if he has a teammate he can introduce her to. Asher is confused then he realizes that Kate wants an interview and since they slept together the night before she doesn't want to interview him. Asher tells Kate he can have someone for her to interview tomorrow. Kate won't be able to make it to LA tomorrow, but Asher makes her understand he wants her with him. Asher tells Kate he's not going back to LA without her, he loves her. Kate asks Asher if last night meant more to him than a one night stand and he tells her it was many of night they'll have together. Kate likes the sound of that. Fourteen months later, Kate arrives late to a Sunday night game and knows his team is down just by the roar of the crowd. Kate has spent the last year covering pro football for ESPN and has visited every stadium in the league. A few months ago Asher propose to Kate, and of course she said yes. Asher is able to win the game with the help of his team. Asher is pulled away for an interview but before he goes he spots Kate in the crowd so he goes over to make sure she her work was good. Kate can't help to thank her lucky stars she found a man who loves her as fiercely and unconditionally as Asher does.
Asher and Kate met when he goes golfing with the groomsman. Asher's sister Savannah is getting married to Robbie the Deputy Chief of Ravish Ridge. Asher is a pro quarterback and only wants to be in town for forty eight hours. Kate is the only reporter covering Savannah and Robbie's wedding so she tags along for the golf game. Kate and Asher banter back and forth about who the better golfer is, when they make a bet. Kate wants to interview Asher but she wasn't giving the rights too. Asher lets Kate know she can interview him. The next day Kate is at the rehearsal dinner, when Asher runs into her. They decide to met on Saturday morning for her interview with him. When Kate takes a break to get some fresh air, Asher comes out with Robbie's son Aaron to throw around the football. Kate is asked to join them, until Noah comes out to check on the stables then Aaron runs off with him. The next day Kate picks up Asher for his interview but she has something else in mind. Kate takes Asher to a flag football game her father coaches, before she interviews him. Asher also found out that Kate played professional golf in college. Kate has always seen herself as one of the guys, she never dated anyone in town since her father was the football coach. Afterwords Kate takes Asher to the only diner in town and gets a booth in the back. For every two questions Kate asks Asher can ask her a personal one. Kate starts her recording on her phone and starts to ask Asher her questions she has written down. When Asher gets a messages from Robbie he finds out everyone in town knows he's having a lunch date with Kate. At the wedding Asher can't find Kate as he scans the crowd of people, all the groomsmen asks him about his lunch date with Kate. When Asher finally spots Kate he knows he wants to make her his, he wants to show her how perfect she is for him. Asher secures a dance with Kate the day before. Kate doesn't want to think of his as a date since she's working. While Kate is talking to a couple about the bride and groom, Asher asks if she'd like to dance with him. Asher wants to know if Kate feels what he feels. Asher wants to let Kate know how he feels about her, but she doesn't want them to leave together. So Asher takes Kate and kisses her in front of everyone. Then Asher takes her back to his cabin, which is only a few feet away. Asher and Kate stip off their clothes then make love. The following morning Asher is up early for the brunch for his sister Savannah's wedding. When Asher arrives he scans the room for Kate but can't find her. When Asher's sister Savannah finds him she asks him who he's looking for. Savannah knows Asher is looking for Kate so she tells him she's not here. As Asher and Savannah talk, Kate arrives. Savannah leaves Asher and Kate alone, but tells her to asks him why he didn't bring his luggage like all the rest of the guest. After Savannah leaves Kate asks him if he has a teammate he can introduce her to. Asher is confused then he realizes that Kate wants an interview and since they slept together the night before she doesn't want to interview him. Asher tells Kate he can have someone for her to interview tomorrow. Kate won't be able to make it to LA tomorrow, but Asher makes her understand he wants her with him. Asher tells Kate he's not going back to LA without her, he loves her. Kate asks Asher if last night meant more to him than a one night stand and he tells her it was many of night they'll have together. Kate likes the sound of that. Fourteen months later, Kate arrives late to a Sunday night game and knows his team is down just by the roar of the crowd. Kate has spent the last year covering pro football for ESPN and has visited every stadium in the league. A few months ago Asher propose to Kate, and of course she said yes. Asher is able to win the game with the help of his team. Asher is pulled away for an interview but before he goes he spots Kate in the crowd so he goes over to make sure she her work was good. Kate can't help to thank her lucky stars she found a man who loves her as fiercely and unconditionally as Asher does.
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September 13, 2023
This book is part of the Sunday Night Lights series and the main characters are Kate Dawson, small town reporter for the local rag, The Ravish Ridge Times, and star quarterback Asher Monroe, who is coming to town for his sister Savannah’s wedding to local Deputy Police Chief, Robbie. She has tried to ask his publicist for an exclusive interview whilst he’s in town, but been refused. Even her editor Leonard has told her she should be grateful the paper has been granted exclusive rights to the wedding events which will take place over a whole weekend! She hopes she will be able to approach Asher whilst doing this and get him to agree to an exclusive interview as well! She meets him as he joins Robbie and a couple of his friends for a round of golf and a bet is made on one hole, with the winner getting to choose what they want as the prize, and obviously, she chooses an exclusive interview with him! He didn’t know she played golf at college and was rather good at it, unlike her friends. Before he met Kate, his plans had been to get in and then get out as soon as the wedding was over, no dilly dallying around at all. He doesn’t really know anyone else in town and that is pretty obvious at the rehearsal dinner. Everyone wants to be around him because of his fame and wants to know more about him.
But meeting Kate and being dragged into a few town friendly events with her and even her dad and a group of kids practising their football skills early in the morning, has him see the kind of life a small town can allow. He is even more attracted to her when he sees what she is wearing for the wedding, a complete change to how she normally dresses. He can’t understand why no one else has picked her up already, but to all the men in town, she is the athletic female friend they have all grown up with and seen as one of the boys, not a romantic type of friend. She doesn’t believe that a man like him would be interested in her either, but plenty of others have noticed how he can’t keep his eyes off her. When they inevitably get together, she thinks her interview is over as she could never publish it now she has slept with him, whilst he is determined to get what he wants. And he wants Kate! He never gives up on what he wants, as proven by his prowess on the football field, and it isn’t just a one night stand he is after. He needs to play harder at getting her to realise that she has already stolen his heart and he means to be with her forever! She thinks she is going to be saying goodbye to him after this special weekend, but a HEA is guaranteed if he has anything to do with it. Lovely little addition to the ending which beefs out what happens to them both next, but still a very short story with a touch of steamy romance. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
But meeting Kate and being dragged into a few town friendly events with her and even her dad and a group of kids practising their football skills early in the morning, has him see the kind of life a small town can allow. He is even more attracted to her when he sees what she is wearing for the wedding, a complete change to how she normally dresses. He can’t understand why no one else has picked her up already, but to all the men in town, she is the athletic female friend they have all grown up with and seen as one of the boys, not a romantic type of friend. She doesn’t believe that a man like him would be interested in her either, but plenty of others have noticed how he can’t keep his eyes off her. When they inevitably get together, she thinks her interview is over as she could never publish it now she has slept with him, whilst he is determined to get what he wants. And he wants Kate! He never gives up on what he wants, as proven by his prowess on the football field, and it isn’t just a one night stand he is after. He needs to play harder at getting her to realise that she has already stolen his heart and he means to be with her forever! She thinks she is going to be saying goodbye to him after this special weekend, but a HEA is guaranteed if he has anything to do with it. Lovely little addition to the ending which beefs out what happens to them both next, but still a very short story with a touch of steamy romance. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
September 12, 2023
One Question for the Quarterback is a short and steamy, instalove, sports romance. Kate is a smart, sassy, and athletic news reporter. Asher is a hunky professional football player home for 2 days for his sister Savannah's wedding. Savannah is a local movie star, so Kate has exclusive access to the wedding for coverage. Kate also hopes to interview Asher over the weekend as she has dreams of being a sports reporter in a larger market. When she and Asher meet, they are instantly attracted to one another. She is unlike anyone Asher has met and determined to make her his. But Kate is used to being one of the guys. Can Asher prove he's all in? I loved the witty banter, and the characters had great chemistry. We also get an amazing HEA. This was such a great short sports romance. I loved it!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2024
Kate (h), a small-town reporter, aims to secure an exclusive interview with star quarterback Asher (H) during his brief visit for his sister's wedding. Asher, focused on a quick in-and-out trip, unexpectedly finds himself drawn to Kate, a whip-smart athlete with a tomboyish charm. Despite initial plans for a mere interview, their connection intensifies, revealing the allure of small-town life and the unexpected romance between the quarterback and the reporter. As their relationship develops and things heat up between the two, Kate grapples with insecurities, believing someone like Asher wouldn't be interested in her. Asher, determined and relentless both on and off the football field, sets out to convince her they're meant to be. Hot and steamy sports romance with a side of humor and angst.
September 2, 2023
4.5 stars
I love the world of Ravish Ridge and am glad to be back visiting 😊. This is another awesome read in that connected world. The story is entertaining, fun, short, good read. Asher and Kate are interesting, intriguing, relatable, entertaining characters. I enjoyed their time on page together and their romance. It’s sweet and fitting for the characters. I love that we got to see so many of the characters from the previous books in the Ravish Ridge series. I hope we get to see more of this couple in other books in the Ravish Ridge universe.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I love the world of Ravish Ridge and am glad to be back visiting 😊. This is another awesome read in that connected world. The story is entertaining, fun, short, good read. Asher and Kate are interesting, intriguing, relatable, entertaining characters. I enjoyed their time on page together and their romance. It’s sweet and fitting for the characters. I love that we got to see so many of the characters from the previous books in the Ravish Ridge series. I hope we get to see more of this couple in other books in the Ravish Ridge universe.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 11, 2023
This is a cute romance set in Ravish Ridge which is a small town in Montana. Asher comes to town to attend his sister's wedding and it's supposed to be a quick in and out trip. Little did he expect to fall head over heels in love at first glance at the reporter who is covering the wedding. I loved the insecurity that Kate has over the truth of Asher's feelings for her as she's been overlooked for so long that it's overdue for her to get a happily ever after. Plus she still gets her career aspirations and the guy in the end. It was over the top adorable and a quick feel good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 15, 2023
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. This romance is short and sweet with a lot of chemistry and heat. Asher finds himself falling hard and fast, while Kate's attraction and feelings grow. They both see each other differently than they see themselves. Asher knows he'll do whatever it takes to make sure she sees the same future that he does. This was a good addition to the series even thought its a standalone also
September 11, 2023
I received this as an arc from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.
This was a cute instalove romance. It was a short story with a good pace. It’s a part of a series but it’s totally able to function as a standalone. I liked the chemistry between Kate and Asher and enjoyed reading the story.
This was a cute instalove romance. It was a short story with a good pace. It’s a part of a series but it’s totally able to function as a standalone. I liked the chemistry between Kate and Asher and enjoyed reading the story.
October 2, 2023
Kate is a sports reporter in Ravish Ridge and when a high profile Quarterback visits her small town for a wedding, she sees her chance. Asher is attending his sisters wedding, but everything changes for him when he meets Kate. He falls instantly for her and nothing can stop him from wooing his woman🥰🥰 Instalove, sweet, short, steamy, romantic and safe with a sweet HEA and totally drama free 😍😍😍😍😍
April 24, 2024
Closed Door Pro Sports
A cute quick closed door sports romance. This is the perfect read if you only have 30 minutes or so to read. With it being so short it is a fast burn. The spice is there in the little bit of lead up, but mostly this is a closed door read.
Overall I give 3.75 stars and 1 pepper.
A cute quick closed door sports romance. This is the perfect read if you only have 30 minutes or so to read. With it being so short it is a fast burn. The spice is there in the little bit of lead up, but mostly this is a closed door read.
Overall I give 3.75 stars and 1 pepper.
October 7, 2024
less spicy than the rest
This one is a lot more close door than the other books in this series. I was thinking the author might be hiding a v card trope.
Another under an hour installment.
This one has a lot of previous character pop ups as it features the big wedding.
This is a fun series
This one is a lot more close door than the other books in this series. I was thinking the author might be hiding a v card trope.
Another under an hour installment.
This one has a lot of previous character pop ups as it features the big wedding.
This is a fun series
June 25, 2025
Or two for one. A sweet tale of a wedding in small town Montana. Big sky setting with local reporter hoping to interview MVP quarterback. A short story that is quick to read and well worth it. The characters are wonderful. There are fun surprises. True hallmark style but well done. A page turning tale.
September 12, 2023
Absolute treat!!
This was a sweet, spicy, hot, yummy and all the good things a instalove treat should be. I love instalove romances and this was wonderful. A definite 5 stars! Happy reading
This was a sweet, spicy, hot, yummy and all the good things a instalove treat should be. I love instalove romances and this was wonderful. A definite 5 stars! Happy reading
May 23, 2024
Way to insta love for me
1 day. That's all they knew each other for. No development or feelings. Barely getting to know each other.
- Insta Love
- Sports Romance
- She's from a small town
1 day. That's all they knew each other for. No development or feelings. Barely getting to know each other.
- Insta Love
- Sports Romance
- She's from a small town
September 17, 2023
I absolutely love the newest book in the Saturday Night Lights series. You will absolutely fall in love with Asher and Kate's story. I love Ellen's books, and each one makes me want more.
November 30, 2024
Hopeless Romantic 🥰
Great storyline and characters. This series is great. So sorry I only have one book left. Asher and Kate’s love ❤️ story is so good and so different.
Great storyline and characters. This series is great. So sorry I only have one book left. Asher and Kate’s love ❤️ story is so good and so different.
August 2, 2025
Loved it.
September 11, 2023
Kate and Asher are so cute together! Everyone needs a man like Asher in their life! A must read for sure!
February 19, 2024
The author has given us a wonderful story that pulls us into the lives of Kate and Asher. The story keeps us turning the pages with instant attraction, insecurities and steam.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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