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Leighton U #3
Fair Catch
Taking in Kason Fuller as roommate is meant to be a favor; one I regret immediately.
The bumbling, virgin football player drives me to the brink of sanity, stealing my food, my sleep, my peace and solitude. My solution? Call a ceasefire. Get him out on dates and out of my hair. Yet as our truce shifts, I realize there’s a depth to this connection unlike any I’ve felt before. It turns out, I don’t mind his presence. I crave it, along with every morsel I learn about him. But falling for the guy from the wrong side of the tracks wasn’t in the cards. And I’m not the only one who thinks so. Now, I’m at a crossroads between the life I thought I’d have, or risking everything to catch him.
The bumbling, virgin football player drives me to the brink of sanity, stealing my food, my sleep, my peace and solitude. My solution? Call a ceasefire. Get him out on dates and out of my hair. Yet as our truce shifts, I realize there’s a depth to this connection unlike any I’ve felt before. It turns out, I don’t mind his presence. I crave it, along with every morsel I learn about him. But falling for the guy from the wrong side of the tracks wasn’t in the cards. And I’m not the only one who thinks so. Now, I’m at a crossroads between the life I thought I’d have, or risking everything to catch him.
446 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 30, 2024
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C.E. Ricci
16 books4,563 followersCE Ricci is a USA Today and international best-selling author who enjoys plenty of things in her free time, but writing about herself in the third person isn’t one of them. She believes home isn’t a place, but a feeling, and it’s one she gets when she’s chilling lakeside or on hiking trails with her dogs, camera in hand. She’s addicted to all things photography, plants, peaks, puppies, and paperbacks, though not necessarily in that order. Music is her love language, and traveling the country (and world) is the way she chooses to find most of her inspiration for whatever epic love story she will tell next!
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December 15, 2025
3.5⭐️ This was so cute and wholesome. A little boring at times. Caught stealing I think set my standards a little too high but still such an easy fun read!
September 3, 2024
so cute and boring ✨
September 2, 2024
i can’t think of anything more fucking STUPID than another uninspired ‘parents blackmail son’s boyfriend to break up with him’ 3rd act bullshit…..except for maybe when the blackmailed boyfriend, kason, spills the beans that same night and tells hayes all about how his parents gave him a check for 20 thou to fuck off and when that didn’t work, they threatened to cut hayes off from his inheritance money, and both hayes and kason agreed they didn’t want to end it BUT THEY FUCKING ENDED IT ANYWAY?????? KILL ME PLS🫠🫠🫠 urrrggghhh i really thought for a split second that kason telling hayes about being blackmailed was gonna derail a possible break up sitch, and that kason wouldn’t silently martyr himself, and that maybe the 3rd act wasn’t gonna be dumb af. delusional thinking ig🙄
like wtf reason do they even have to be breaking up when hayes was like we can just pretend to break up and sneak around until graduation and then we’ll figure out a plan in the meantime…..like u dumb dicks had the answer right in the palms of ur hands, it came from ur own stupid mouths, it was RIGHT THERE, and yet i’m still subjected to a 3rd act break up????😒😒😒 should’ve known better bc it’s c.e. ricci but still, WTF!!! like y’all had time to sit down and discuss ur options and your futures and what would be the best choice for both of you TOGETHER, you had time to come up with a plan, but instead kason just up and moves out a day or two later and blocks hayes’s number and hayes just lets him get away with that🙄 most contrived bullshit ever!!!!!
and this is on top of me suffering thru what i already thought was the most BLAND and BORING and going-thru-the-motions and anti-feels inducing couple, like they were so meh, i just felt the need to skim all the time. like literally started feeling the urge to skim in the FIRST part of the fucking book bc their goddamn arguing was so childish and annoying. i didn’t feel a damn thing for these two as individuals or as a couple. they felt soulless. makes me wanna never read another c.e. ricci book again.
like wtf reason do they even have to be breaking up when hayes was like we can just pretend to break up and sneak around until graduation and then we’ll figure out a plan in the meantime…..like u dumb dicks had the answer right in the palms of ur hands, it came from ur own stupid mouths, it was RIGHT THERE, and yet i’m still subjected to a 3rd act break up????😒😒😒 should’ve known better bc it’s c.e. ricci but still, WTF!!! like y’all had time to sit down and discuss ur options and your futures and what would be the best choice for both of you TOGETHER, you had time to come up with a plan, but instead kason just up and moves out a day or two later and blocks hayes’s number and hayes just lets him get away with that🙄 most contrived bullshit ever!!!!!
and this is on top of me suffering thru what i already thought was the most BLAND and BORING and going-thru-the-motions and anti-feels inducing couple, like they were so meh, i just felt the need to skim all the time. like literally started feeling the urge to skim in the FIRST part of the fucking book bc their goddamn arguing was so childish and annoying. i didn’t feel a damn thing for these two as individuals or as a couple. they felt soulless. makes me wanna never read another c.e. ricci book again.
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October 27, 2025
"You don't get to choose who you fall in love with. It just happens, and no amount of planning is gonna stop it."
Hayes Lancaster didn't expect to hate his new roommate.
A favor turned into the worst mistake he's ever made.
Kason Fuller.
The best tight end at Leighton U.
But the worst roommate Hayes could have asked for.
So the solution? Getting him out of the house as much as he can.
But who knew spending more time with the guy he "hates" would be so intoxicating?
And is Hayes willing to risk everything he didn't expect for him?
"I wanna see him lose control, watch as he falls apart. And I wanna be the reason for it."
LEIGHTON U HOW I MISSED YOU! The perfection that C.E. Ricci holds in her books I swear!
Hayes and Kason were everything in a dorm room and more. This might be the sweetest book in this series and I absolutely ate it all up and loved every second of it.
The storyline with Hayes and Kason was just so addicting - their two lives interloping and coming together was everything I never knew I needed and so much more 🏈🍿💛
"This guy. He does something to me. Something unexpected. Something confusing. Something I can’t get enough of."
Kason is still in his "taking a break" phase with Phoenix and that means - new place to live. And who else to live with than Hayes Lancaster? The "Hate to Love" in this book is just perfection - the way it's written, the actual hate that goes through learning to live with someone that you're not used to - ate it up so much! And then the bonding over horror movies - Mood. The Demi-Sexual representation was everything and it is one of the main reasons why I absolutely love this book - this book would honestly make the best movie of the summer and you can fight me on that. AHHHH I LOVED IT SO MUCH - OBSESSED OBSESSED OBSESSED 🏈🍿💛
And side not - I cannot wait to follow up on Camden, and Theo, and all the little easter eggs in this book because again IT WAS SO GOOD!!
"I want you, Hayes. More than anyone, or anything else."
Ok I am going to be so fucking for real right now - this playlist might have been the hardest for me to compile in A WHILE - but once I just stopped thinking about it - the flow just came and I am really proud of the final product lol - of course C.E. Ricce has the best playlists but you know me and you know I can't help it so these are the songs I added 💛💛💛
(Link - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aq...)
🎶 "CHRONICALLY CAUTIOUS" - Braden Bales
🎶 "Caramel" - Conan Gray
🎶 "Lonely" - Noah Cyrus
🎶 "Low" - I Prevail
🎶 "Angry" - Paravi
🎶 "F.I.N.E." - Too Close To Touch
🎶 "Bigger Person" - Lauren Spencer Smith
🎶 "parents" - YUNGBLUD
🎶 "Family Line" - Conan Gray
🎶 "Teeth" - 5 Seconds of Summer
🎶 "BITE" - Mad Tsai
🎶 "HONEY (ARE U COMING?)" - Maneskin
🎶 "Granite" - Sleep Token
🎶 "the apology I'll never receive" - RORY
🎶 "Horror Movie" - Ally Salort
🎶 "Like A Virgin" - YUNGBLUD
🎶 "Nervous" - The Neighbourhood
🎶 "Ruin Me" - Sebastian Schub
🎶 "Fallin' (Adrenaline)" - Why Don't We
🎶 "Friday Night Big Screen" - girli
🎶 "Kickstart My Heart" - Motley Crue
🎶 "Lights Down Low" - MAX
🎶 "cotton candy" - YUNGBLUD
🎶 "On My Mind" - Alex Warren, ROSE
🎶 "The Exit" - Conan Gray
🎶 "My My My!" - Troye Sivan
🎶 "Mount Everest" - Labrinth
🎶 "Fairly Local" - Twenty One Pilots
🎶 "Electric Love" - BORNS
🎶 "I Feel You" - Depeche Mode
🎶 "Dare You To Move" - Adam Doleac
🎶 "Make A Move" - Icon For Hire
🎶 "Criminals" - Meghan Trainor
🎶 "Slow Down" - Chase Atlantic
🎶 "Movement" - Hozier
🎶 "…fuck" - Johnny Rain
🎶 "Drown" - Bring Me The Horizon
🎶 "Beg" - Aryia
🎶 "Eat Your Young" - Hozier
🎶 "positions" - Ariana Grande
🎶 "Collide" - Justine Skye, Tyga
🎶 "Caramel" - Sleep Token
🎶 "Past Self" - Sleep Token
🎶 "Skin and Bones" - David Kushner
🎶 "When Did You Get Hot?" - Sabrina Carpenter
🎶 "The Archer" - Taylor Swift
🎶 "Sugar" - Sleep Token
🎶 "Replay" - Zendaya
🎶 "Shameless" - Camila Cabello
🎶 "eyes don't lie" - Isabel LaRosa
🎶 "Too Sweet" - Hozier
🎶 "Call It What You Want" - Taylor Swift
🎶 "In My Blood" - Shawn Mendes
🎶 "Natural" - THE DRIVER ERA
🎶 "Color (Remix)" - Todrick Hall, wiidope, Jeeve
🎶 "Share Your Address" - Ben Platt
🎶 "A.D.I.D.A.S." - Little Mix
🎶 "butterflies" - GAYLE
🎶 "Cravin'" - Stileto, Kendyle Paige
🎶 "Shackles" - Steven Rodriguez
🎶 "Swoon" - Beach Weather
🎶 "Shivers" - Ed Sheeran
🎶 "Winner" - Conan Gray
🎶 "Butter" - BTS
🎶 "No Mercy" - Austin Giorgio
🎶 "Sports car" - Tate McRae
🎶 "greedy" - Tate McRae
🎶 "Wonder" - Shawn Mendes
🎶 "Shatter Me" - Lindsey Stirling, Lzzy Hale
🎶 "Can You Feel My Heart" - Bring Me The Horizon
🎶 "Ruin My Life" - Zara Larsson
🎶 "Lay All Your Love On Me" - Zara Larsson
🎶 "Beggin'" - Maneskin
🎶 "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" - Rezz, fknsyd
🎶 "Lose Control" - Teddy Swims
🎶 "HEARTBEAT" - Isabel LaRosa
🎶 "Once In A Lifetime" - All Time Low
🎶 "Addicted" - Saving Abel
🎶 "A Nonsense Christmas" - Sabrina Carpenter
🎶 "I'm Tired" - Labrinth, Zendaya
🎶 "Good Enough" - Little Mix
🎶 "Stay With Me" - Sam Smith
🎶 "All I Wanted" - Paramore
🎶 "My Head & My Heart" - Ava Max
🎶 "dancing in the kitchen" - LANY
🎶 "One in a Million" - Bebe Rexha, David Guetta
🎶 "Imagine - Acoustic" - Ben Platt
🎶 "Always Been You" - Shawn Mendes
🎶 "New Romantics (Taylor's Version)" - Taylor Swift
And of course Leighton U cannot be Leighton U without a little *spice* ❤️🔥🌶️💋
"Good job, baby. That's perfect. You're doing so good."
"God, I wish we were at home. I want your mouth. I wanna feel it wrapped around me while I come down your throat."
"You've never looked better than you do right now. Bent in half, my cock buried inside you. I think you were made to take me like this."
🏈 Tropes 🏈
🍿 MM College Romance
🍿 Sports Romance
🍿 Hate to Love
🍿 Forced Proximity
🍿 Demisexual Rep
🍿 Roommates
Book Edit - https://www.instagram.com/p/DOvYKgBDE...
Hayes Lancaster didn't expect to hate his new roommate.
A favor turned into the worst mistake he's ever made.
Kason Fuller.
The best tight end at Leighton U.
But the worst roommate Hayes could have asked for.
So the solution? Getting him out of the house as much as he can.
But who knew spending more time with the guy he "hates" would be so intoxicating?
And is Hayes willing to risk everything he didn't expect for him?
"I wanna see him lose control, watch as he falls apart. And I wanna be the reason for it."
LEIGHTON U HOW I MISSED YOU! The perfection that C.E. Ricci holds in her books I swear!
Hayes and Kason were everything in a dorm room and more. This might be the sweetest book in this series and I absolutely ate it all up and loved every second of it.
The storyline with Hayes and Kason was just so addicting - their two lives interloping and coming together was everything I never knew I needed and so much more 🏈🍿💛
"This guy. He does something to me. Something unexpected. Something confusing. Something I can’t get enough of."
Kason is still in his "taking a break" phase with Phoenix and that means - new place to live. And who else to live with than Hayes Lancaster? The "Hate to Love" in this book is just perfection - the way it's written, the actual hate that goes through learning to live with someone that you're not used to - ate it up so much! And then the bonding over horror movies - Mood. The Demi-Sexual representation was everything and it is one of the main reasons why I absolutely love this book - this book would honestly make the best movie of the summer and you can fight me on that. AHHHH I LOVED IT SO MUCH - OBSESSED OBSESSED OBSESSED 🏈🍿💛
And side not - I cannot wait to follow up on Camden, and Theo, and all the little easter eggs in this book because again IT WAS SO GOOD!!
"I want you, Hayes. More than anyone, or anything else."
Ok I am going to be so fucking for real right now - this playlist might have been the hardest for me to compile in A WHILE - but once I just stopped thinking about it - the flow just came and I am really proud of the final product lol - of course C.E. Ricce has the best playlists but you know me and you know I can't help it so these are the songs I added 💛💛💛
(Link - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aq...)
🎶 "CHRONICALLY CAUTIOUS" - Braden Bales
🎶 "Caramel" - Conan Gray
🎶 "Lonely" - Noah Cyrus
🎶 "Low" - I Prevail
🎶 "Angry" - Paravi
🎶 "F.I.N.E." - Too Close To Touch
🎶 "Bigger Person" - Lauren Spencer Smith
🎶 "parents" - YUNGBLUD
🎶 "Family Line" - Conan Gray
🎶 "Teeth" - 5 Seconds of Summer
🎶 "BITE" - Mad Tsai
🎶 "HONEY (ARE U COMING?)" - Maneskin
🎶 "Granite" - Sleep Token
🎶 "the apology I'll never receive" - RORY
🎶 "Horror Movie" - Ally Salort
🎶 "Like A Virgin" - YUNGBLUD
🎶 "Nervous" - The Neighbourhood
🎶 "Ruin Me" - Sebastian Schub
🎶 "Fallin' (Adrenaline)" - Why Don't We
🎶 "Friday Night Big Screen" - girli
🎶 "Kickstart My Heart" - Motley Crue
🎶 "Lights Down Low" - MAX
🎶 "cotton candy" - YUNGBLUD
🎶 "On My Mind" - Alex Warren, ROSE
🎶 "The Exit" - Conan Gray
🎶 "My My My!" - Troye Sivan
🎶 "Mount Everest" - Labrinth
🎶 "Fairly Local" - Twenty One Pilots
🎶 "Electric Love" - BORNS
🎶 "I Feel You" - Depeche Mode
🎶 "Dare You To Move" - Adam Doleac
🎶 "Make A Move" - Icon For Hire
🎶 "Criminals" - Meghan Trainor
🎶 "Slow Down" - Chase Atlantic
🎶 "Movement" - Hozier
🎶 "…fuck" - Johnny Rain
🎶 "Drown" - Bring Me The Horizon
🎶 "Beg" - Aryia
🎶 "Eat Your Young" - Hozier
🎶 "positions" - Ariana Grande
🎶 "Collide" - Justine Skye, Tyga
🎶 "Caramel" - Sleep Token
🎶 "Past Self" - Sleep Token
🎶 "Skin and Bones" - David Kushner
🎶 "When Did You Get Hot?" - Sabrina Carpenter
🎶 "The Archer" - Taylor Swift
🎶 "Sugar" - Sleep Token
🎶 "Replay" - Zendaya
🎶 "Shameless" - Camila Cabello
🎶 "eyes don't lie" - Isabel LaRosa
🎶 "Too Sweet" - Hozier
🎶 "Call It What You Want" - Taylor Swift
🎶 "In My Blood" - Shawn Mendes
🎶 "Natural" - THE DRIVER ERA
🎶 "Color (Remix)" - Todrick Hall, wiidope, Jeeve
🎶 "Share Your Address" - Ben Platt
🎶 "A.D.I.D.A.S." - Little Mix
🎶 "butterflies" - GAYLE
🎶 "Cravin'" - Stileto, Kendyle Paige
🎶 "Shackles" - Steven Rodriguez
🎶 "Swoon" - Beach Weather
🎶 "Shivers" - Ed Sheeran
🎶 "Winner" - Conan Gray
🎶 "Butter" - BTS
🎶 "No Mercy" - Austin Giorgio
🎶 "Sports car" - Tate McRae
🎶 "greedy" - Tate McRae
🎶 "Wonder" - Shawn Mendes
🎶 "Shatter Me" - Lindsey Stirling, Lzzy Hale
🎶 "Can You Feel My Heart" - Bring Me The Horizon
🎶 "Ruin My Life" - Zara Larsson
🎶 "Lay All Your Love On Me" - Zara Larsson
🎶 "Beggin'" - Maneskin
🎶 "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" - Rezz, fknsyd
🎶 "Lose Control" - Teddy Swims
🎶 "HEARTBEAT" - Isabel LaRosa
🎶 "Once In A Lifetime" - All Time Low
🎶 "Addicted" - Saving Abel
🎶 "A Nonsense Christmas" - Sabrina Carpenter
🎶 "I'm Tired" - Labrinth, Zendaya
🎶 "Good Enough" - Little Mix
🎶 "Stay With Me" - Sam Smith
🎶 "All I Wanted" - Paramore
🎶 "My Head & My Heart" - Ava Max
🎶 "dancing in the kitchen" - LANY
🎶 "One in a Million" - Bebe Rexha, David Guetta
🎶 "Imagine - Acoustic" - Ben Platt
🎶 "Always Been You" - Shawn Mendes
🎶 "New Romantics (Taylor's Version)" - Taylor Swift
And of course Leighton U cannot be Leighton U without a little *spice* ❤️🔥🌶️💋
"Good job, baby. That's perfect. You're doing so good."
"God, I wish we were at home. I want your mouth. I wanna feel it wrapped around me while I come down your throat."
"You've never looked better than you do right now. Bent in half, my cock buried inside you. I think you were made to take me like this."
🏈 Tropes 🏈
🍿 MM College Romance
🍿 Sports Romance
🍿 Hate to Love
🍿 Forced Proximity
🍿 Demisexual Rep
🍿 Roommates
Book Edit - https://www.instagram.com/p/DOvYKgBDE...
August 16, 2025
It's been a hot minute since I've been THIS invested in a book, and I devoured all 402 pages in one sitting. I didn't know what to expect going into this book, but Kason and Hayes are everything, and I will die on that hill.
With the way things ended in Caught Stealing, Kason needs to find somewhere else to live. Enter Hayes - Quinton's nerdy best friend, who offers his spare room as a favour to Q. The two get off to a (hilariously) rocky start as roommates, but soon develop a connection that blooms into a sexy cute-fest, that is honestly one of the most wholesome relationships in Chelsea's literary universe.
If there's one thing I love in books it's banter, and this book delivers it in spades. Kase and Hazey had me laughing out loud more times than I could count, and their story brought me so much joy (well, until it didn't...). The characters have amazing chemistry, and I love that we got to see their relationship develop independent of sex. Although there is a fair amount of spice in the book, I loved that their connection came first.
The demisexual representation in Hayes' character was on point. No lie, he has me questioning whether I am also on the demi scale, because everything about him feels so relatable, and I love how Chelsea has taken the time to explain his experience and how it relates to his dating life so eloquently.
Although Kason and Hayes have their ups and downs, this story feels much lighter and less angsty than most of CE Ricci's other books. If you're a fan of Don't You Dare like I am, then I think you will absolutely love this one. And if you're a Kason hater from the previous book: first of all, how dare you, and second of all, you can't help but love him in this one. He really is the most lovable klutz and he deserves the world, as does Hayes. THEY ARE PERFECT.
To conclude, this book was so much more than I ever expected, and I will never look at popcorn the same way again.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
With the way things ended in Caught Stealing, Kason needs to find somewhere else to live. Enter Hayes - Quinton's nerdy best friend, who offers his spare room as a favour to Q. The two get off to a (hilariously) rocky start as roommates, but soon develop a connection that blooms into a sexy cute-fest, that is honestly one of the most wholesome relationships in Chelsea's literary universe.
If there's one thing I love in books it's banter, and this book delivers it in spades. Kase and Hazey had me laughing out loud more times than I could count, and their story brought me so much joy (well, until it didn't...). The characters have amazing chemistry, and I love that we got to see their relationship develop independent of sex. Although there is a fair amount of spice in the book, I loved that their connection came first.
The demisexual representation in Hayes' character was on point. No lie, he has me questioning whether I am also on the demi scale, because everything about him feels so relatable, and I love how Chelsea has taken the time to explain his experience and how it relates to his dating life so eloquently.
Although Kason and Hayes have their ups and downs, this story feels much lighter and less angsty than most of CE Ricci's other books. If you're a fan of Don't You Dare like I am, then I think you will absolutely love this one. And if you're a Kason hater from the previous book: first of all, how dare you, and second of all, you can't help but love him in this one. He really is the most lovable klutz and he deserves the world, as does Hayes. THEY ARE PERFECT.
To conclude, this book was so much more than I ever expected, and I will never look at popcorn the same way again.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 1, 2024
“There is no choice. It will always be Kason.”
SAME Hayes.... SAME
THIS IS A KASON AND HAYES STAN ACCOUNT I AM OBSESSED EVERYONE. The minute this ARC hit my Kindle, i planted my ass on the couch and got aggressive with anyone who interrupted me whilst I finished it (no, I don't regret my actions). If these 2 have no fans, I am dead
This was so sweet and swoony but I still cried like a little bitch. Kason Fuller is babygirl fr but SO WAS HAYES. I am obsessed with the way C.E. Ricci wrote their dynamic. I want a lifetime supply of big golden retriever himbo jocks and their super intelligent black cat boyfriends. SHE ABSOLUTELY ATE THIS UP.
Whilst the romance was beautiful I absolutely loved the demisexual rep in this. The way it was explained and how it was portrayed was 🤌. This one will 100% be joining my yearly Chelsea rereads. I had the best time with them, and I'm sad it's over.
ANYWAY KASON AND HAYES SUPREMACY ID GIVE UP VITAL ORGANS FOR THEM OK LOVE YALL BYEEEEE
SAME Hayes.... SAME
THIS IS A KASON AND HAYES STAN ACCOUNT I AM OBSESSED EVERYONE. The minute this ARC hit my Kindle, i planted my ass on the couch and got aggressive with anyone who interrupted me whilst I finished it (no, I don't regret my actions). If these 2 have no fans, I am dead
This was so sweet and swoony but I still cried like a little bitch. Kason Fuller is babygirl fr but SO WAS HAYES. I am obsessed with the way C.E. Ricci wrote their dynamic. I want a lifetime supply of big golden retriever himbo jocks and their super intelligent black cat boyfriends. SHE ABSOLUTELY ATE THIS UP.
Whilst the romance was beautiful I absolutely loved the demisexual rep in this. The way it was explained and how it was portrayed was 🤌. This one will 100% be joining my yearly Chelsea rereads. I had the best time with them, and I'm sad it's over.
ANYWAY KASON AND HAYES SUPREMACY ID GIVE UP VITAL ORGANS FOR THEM OK LOVE YALL BYEEEEE
August 3, 2024
*RTC*
I love them your honor. All the stars.
I love them your honor. All the stars.
August 30, 2024
Definitely the sweetest book CE Ricci has written to date but I still cried my eyes out for both of them when they were between a rock and a hard place. I love how Kason and Hayes were so bloody cute with each other though 😍
Loved the demisexual rep and the way the relationship builds between these two felt so natural. I laughed so hard so many times, Kason is just unintentionally hilarious. I also love how Hayes hates people, like 99.9% of the population because I'm right there with him on that 😂
Also loved all the Oakley and Quinton content and Quin's dramatics had me giggling. Plus there was so much Holden and Phoenix - it was nice to see the strength of the friendships now that the series is more established.
I'm so excited for Theo and Madden's story, but honestly clueless Camden has me so intrigued and I cannot wait to see how he gets together with Oakley's little brother Logan 🍿🍿🍿
Loved the demisexual rep and the way the relationship builds between these two felt so natural. I laughed so hard so many times, Kason is just unintentionally hilarious. I also love how Hayes hates people, like 99.9% of the population because I'm right there with him on that 😂
Also loved all the Oakley and Quinton content and Quin's dramatics had me giggling. Plus there was so much Holden and Phoenix - it was nice to see the strength of the friendships now that the series is more established.
I'm so excited for Theo and Madden's story, but honestly clueless Camden has me so intrigued and I cannot wait to see how he gets together with Oakley's little brother Logan 🍿🍿🍿
August 30, 2024
4.25/5 ⭐️
2.5/5 🌶️
I won't lie, I didn't think I'd be sold after the ending of Caught Stealing, but sure enough.. I fell ass over tea kettle for these two!
I love how these two didn't get off on the right foot but gradually built a friendship that became more.
Kason and Hayes become roommates and at first they irritate the hell out of each other. They decide they don't want to be stuck together and miserable all school year so they decide to come to an agreement and start to bond over their shared love of horror movies and popcorn with Reeses pieces added in.
There were so many little moments that added up together that had me swooning over these two. Not only that but there were several scenes that had me laughing and blushing.
I love this series and this book did not let me down. <3
2.5/5 🌶️
I won't lie, I didn't think I'd be sold after the ending of Caught Stealing, but sure enough.. I fell ass over tea kettle for these two!
I love how these two didn't get off on the right foot but gradually built a friendship that became more.
Kason and Hayes become roommates and at first they irritate the hell out of each other. They decide they don't want to be stuck together and miserable all school year so they decide to come to an agreement and start to bond over their shared love of horror movies and popcorn with Reeses pieces added in.
There were so many little moments that added up together that had me swooning over these two. Not only that but there were several scenes that had me laughing and blushing.
I love this series and this book did not let me down. <3
August 30, 2024
kason deserves the romance to outromance them all after what those two assholes did to him in previous book AND HE GOT IT MY GOD KASON AND HAYES ARE PERFECT AND SO SO CUTE
August 31, 2024
Kason and Hayes have my entire heart. Their romance takes time and gives both the space and ability to develop a strong bond that is built on friendship and quickly blossoms into something more. Their romance is completely endearing as they navigate their growing feelings, so I could not get enough of their story.
I love this series and how each relationship takes ample time and energy to develop, grow, and blossom into something special, real, and meaningful. This entry is no different and I could not get enough of this world and cast of characters.
I cannot wait for the next entry!!!
** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
I love this series and how each relationship takes ample time and energy to develop, grow, and blossom into something special, real, and meaningful. This entry is no different and I could not get enough of this world and cast of characters.
I cannot wait for the next entry!!!
** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
September 2, 2024
It was sweet and enjoyable, but also kind of meh at the same time, so 3.5✨ I guess.
However, I will say, I LOVED that Kason was honest with Hayes about his parents and told him everything that happened, the same night it happened. There's still a third-act break-up. But it made sense, and I appreciated how well it was done here.🍿
However, I will say, I LOVED that Kason was honest with Hayes about his parents and told him everything that happened, the same night it happened. There's still a third-act break-up. But it made sense, and I appreciated how well it was done here.🍿
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2025
"It was like… I don’t know. Something just clicked inside me. Kinda like a puzzle piece or a lock snapping into place."
Fair Catch is book 3 in C.E. Ricci's Leighton U series based around the hockey/football players at the college and their various love interests. This is Hayes and Kason's story, and I was so happy for Kase to finally get his HEA after the fallout from Caught Stealing....these two are so precious together.
Loved all the cameos from Quinton and Oakley and Holden and Phoenix. Can never get enough of Quin and Oakley, my faves from this series (so far!)
What To Expect:
📖MM college romance
🏈Demisexual rep
📖Football jock v study nerd
🏈Virgin MC
📖Hate (but was it really?) to love
🏈Forced proximity
📖First times
🏈Low angst
📖HEA
Always love Chelsea's books and can't wait for Theo and Madden! 😈
Fair Catch is book 3 in C.E. Ricci's Leighton U series based around the hockey/football players at the college and their various love interests. This is Hayes and Kason's story, and I was so happy for Kase to finally get his HEA after the fallout from Caught Stealing....these two are so precious together.
Loved all the cameos from Quinton and Oakley and Holden and Phoenix. Can never get enough of Quin and Oakley, my faves from this series (so far!)
What To Expect:
📖MM college romance
🏈Demisexual rep
📖Football jock v study nerd
🏈Virgin MC
📖Hate (but was it really?) to love
🏈Forced proximity
📖First times
🏈Low angst
📖HEA
Always love Chelsea's books and can't wait for Theo and Madden! 😈
September 23, 2024
i was so looking forward to this book.
even though i didn't like the second, and sort of was iffy about the first one.
don't know why i keep going in with high expectations, and repeatedly get them unconfirmed.
For me, this author hasn't written anything worth while since Don't You Dare and i keep trying to catch the same high and it just doesn't materialize.
Kason has a stupid name, he is a jocky jock jock, and i didn't really care about him in the second book.
Hayes had the potential but since they made this biiiiig deal about the whole Demi thing, which i don't even ... seems to scare him even, i was just mainly bored and waiting for it to end.
some spice was hot, but most of it was very mid.
even though i didn't like the second, and sort of was iffy about the first one.
don't know why i keep going in with high expectations, and repeatedly get them unconfirmed.
For me, this author hasn't written anything worth while since Don't You Dare and i keep trying to catch the same high and it just doesn't materialize.
Kason has a stupid name, he is a jocky jock jock, and i didn't really care about him in the second book.
Hayes had the potential but since they made this biiiiig deal about the whole Demi thing, which i don't even ... seems to scare him even, i was just mainly bored and waiting for it to end.
some spice was hot, but most of it was very mid.
September 2, 2024
Not that I didn't read this in one go, not even not liking the storyline, I mean, room mates to lovers/opposites attract, am I right? It's just that I didn't feel it. Perhaps it was me having a really bad day, and I really don't want to be unfair to it, but this just felt bland, sexy, but bland. I think the bathroom kiss was the best part.🫶
The drama felt unnecessary but hit hard. I guess they needed to grow up a bit.
The drama felt unnecessary but hit hard. I guess they needed to grow up a bit.
August 28, 2024
This is book three of the Leighton U series, and could technically be read as a standalone, but you'd be missing out by skipping the first two!
Kason and Hayes are reluctant roommates, and things do not get off to a great start in their living situation. These two couldn't be more opposite, but as they get to know each other they find that opposites attract...👀
Yet another CE Ricci book I absolutely DEVOURED! Hayes is one of my favorite characters she's ever written - I'm a sucker for a prickly MC who's only soft for his guy!🫠 These two had some delicious push and pull for a bit while they figured their sh!t out, but once they clicked, they set the room on FIRE with their chemistry and passion.🔥 Adorable dates, great banter, and FREQUENT appearances from book one and two faves are all present here, and I had a fantastic time with this one. While this book is Low Angst Chelsea's Version™️, it wasn't all fluff here folks, and it absolutely delivered all of the fabulous tension I've come to love in her writing.😍
If you're looking for a hate-to-love sports romance with great communication between MCs and some ✨️creative✨️ spice, this book is for you.🩷
Read if you like:
• Roommates to Lovers
• Opposites Attract
• "Teach Me"
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🍿FAIR CATCH is available August 30!🍿
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*I received a free advanced copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
Kason and Hayes are reluctant roommates, and things do not get off to a great start in their living situation. These two couldn't be more opposite, but as they get to know each other they find that opposites attract...👀
Yet another CE Ricci book I absolutely DEVOURED! Hayes is one of my favorite characters she's ever written - I'm a sucker for a prickly MC who's only soft for his guy!🫠 These two had some delicious push and pull for a bit while they figured their sh!t out, but once they clicked, they set the room on FIRE with their chemistry and passion.🔥 Adorable dates, great banter, and FREQUENT appearances from book one and two faves are all present here, and I had a fantastic time with this one. While this book is Low Angst Chelsea's Version™️, it wasn't all fluff here folks, and it absolutely delivered all of the fabulous tension I've come to love in her writing.😍
If you're looking for a hate-to-love sports romance with great communication between MCs and some ✨️creative✨️ spice, this book is for you.🩷
Read if you like:
• Roommates to Lovers
• Opposites Attract
• "Teach Me"
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🍿FAIR CATCH is available August 30!🍿
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*I received a free advanced copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
August 4, 2025
➤ Quick Thoughts:
I absolutely loved getting to see the whole gang again. Spending time with the two other couples I already adored was such a treat, and I had so much fun with this story! Quinton and Hayes’s conversations had me laughing out loud more than once! 😅 And Kason? 🥹 What a surprise. He wasn’t exactly at his best in the last book, but here? I adored him from start to finish. He was sweet, soft, and just perfect. 🥰 As a horror movie lover, I was thrilled they connected over their mutual obsession with scary films! And that movie theater scene? 👀 Omg, insanely hot!! 🔥🔥🔥 Popcorn, anyone? 🍿
RATING: 4.75 ⭐️
SPICE LEVEL: 3 🌶️
SWOON FACTOR: 🫠🫠🫠🫠/5
KASON: 💙💙💙💙💙/5
HAYES: 💙💙💙💙/5
➤ Favorite Quotes:
✨ And as Hayes’ thrusts finally cease and he collapses over me, it’s like some sort of missing piece just snaps into place. I feel whole in a way I never have before.
✨ All I can do is stare at him. At this man who is nothing like I thought him to be. Who never fails to amaze me. Who makes my heart skip a beat whenever he smiles at me the way he is right now.
✨ Both of us pant and gasp for air, his fingers weaving through my hair and anchoring there while we move together, synchronized down to the molecular level. “You’re so perfect, baby,” I whisper, my gaze lifting to his.
✨ And even as we continue exploring each other—both naked and otherwise—there’s no pressure, no insecurities, no shame; only guidance and laughter and fun. He makes me feel safe. In every way possible.
✨ “Want you so much, baby,” I whisper against his skin, and it’s not lost on me that the words aren’t just meant for him as a whole, but also the organ beating in his chest. The thing I want more than anything else in this world.
➤ The Good Stuff:
✧ JOCK × NERD
✧ DISLIKE TO LOVE
✧ FORCED PROXIMITY (ROOMMATES)
✧ DISASTROUS BUT OH-SO-MEMORABLE FIRST MEETING
✧ LOVE-HATE BANTER
✧ OPPOSITES ATTRACT
✧ HE HATES THE WORLD BUT MELTS FOR HIM
✧ FOUND FAMILY
✧ BEAUTIFUL DEMISEXUAL REPRESENTATION
✧ SWEET AND SEXY FIRST TIMES
✧ WITH A TOUCH OF “TEACH ME”
➤ Final Thought:
Kason caught Hayes… but honestly? Fair Catch totally caught me too. 🤭💘🏈
I absolutely loved getting to see the whole gang again. Spending time with the two other couples I already adored was such a treat, and I had so much fun with this story! Quinton and Hayes’s conversations had me laughing out loud more than once! 😅 And Kason? 🥹 What a surprise. He wasn’t exactly at his best in the last book, but here? I adored him from start to finish. He was sweet, soft, and just perfect. 🥰 As a horror movie lover, I was thrilled they connected over their mutual obsession with scary films! And that movie theater scene? 👀 Omg, insanely hot!! 🔥🔥🔥 Popcorn, anyone? 🍿
RATING: 4.75 ⭐️
SPICE LEVEL: 3 🌶️
SWOON FACTOR: 🫠🫠🫠🫠/5
KASON: 💙💙💙💙💙/5
HAYES: 💙💙💙💙/5
➤ Favorite Quotes:
✨ And as Hayes’ thrusts finally cease and he collapses over me, it’s like some sort of missing piece just snaps into place. I feel whole in a way I never have before.
✨ All I can do is stare at him. At this man who is nothing like I thought him to be. Who never fails to amaze me. Who makes my heart skip a beat whenever he smiles at me the way he is right now.
✨ Both of us pant and gasp for air, his fingers weaving through my hair and anchoring there while we move together, synchronized down to the molecular level. “You’re so perfect, baby,” I whisper, my gaze lifting to his.
✨ And even as we continue exploring each other—both naked and otherwise—there’s no pressure, no insecurities, no shame; only guidance and laughter and fun. He makes me feel safe. In every way possible.
✨ “Want you so much, baby,” I whisper against his skin, and it’s not lost on me that the words aren’t just meant for him as a whole, but also the organ beating in his chest. The thing I want more than anything else in this world.
➤ The Good Stuff:
✧ JOCK × NERD
✧ DISLIKE TO LOVE
✧ FORCED PROXIMITY (ROOMMATES)
✧ DISASTROUS BUT OH-SO-MEMORABLE FIRST MEETING
✧ LOVE-HATE BANTER
✧ OPPOSITES ATTRACT
✧ HE HATES THE WORLD BUT MELTS FOR HIM
✧ FOUND FAMILY
✧ BEAUTIFUL DEMISEXUAL REPRESENTATION
✧ SWEET AND SEXY FIRST TIMES
✧ WITH A TOUCH OF “TEACH ME”
➤ Final Thought:
Kason caught Hayes… but honestly? Fair Catch totally caught me too. 🤭💘🏈
December 17, 2024
OK HI THIS WAS SUCH A CUTE FUN EASY READ!! i actually adored the dynamic btwn hayes and kason and they fit together so well and with such ease 🍿🫶
KASON OMG U WERE SO EASY TO LOVE. hes just a clumsy little lover boy. like genuinely hes the purest most adorable awkward person ever. i totally get why u fell in love with him hazey. kason has the biggest heart and just wants the best for everyone ❤️🩹 and hes so easy to love. hes open and communicative and puts ppl first, he is just a great person!! the nix and kase stuff was SO SO SO SAD. BRO I WAS ON THE VERGE OF TEARS. friendship breakups will always get me... i rly loved the nix and kason stuff (can u tell im a masochist), its so refreshing to see a friendship being talked abt with sm love and how much they can hurt when theyre gone. and nix and kason's friendship is so beautiful and heartwarming after what kason went thru ALSO BTW KASON UR LOWK THE WORST ROOMMATE EVER?! 5 AM ALARMS AND EATING PPLS FOOD. NUH UH. MOVE THE FUCK OUT.
hazey babyyyy 🍿🍿🍿 ur smart and hot. pls intercourse with me. enough said. he's the most protective, idgaf, bantery, sarcastic, humorous, ATTRACTIVE GUY EVER EVER EVER. i love how he hates everyone, it was so funny and so real of him. bc rly what do humans provide... i fell so in love with this man UGH. LEMME MAKE A LIST: ☝️
1. hes smart
2. hes rich
3. hes FUCKING FANTASTIC in bed
4. HES A CUDDDDLLLEEEERRRR ❤️🩹😭
5. hes so down bad
LIKE COME ON AFTER ALL OF THIS U GET ME RIGHT. and and his demi rep was so well done and explained in so well. the aesthetic vs. sexual attraction made me feel SEEEENN. idk it was just everything. and the way there was so embarrassment or judgement from ppl it was just idk it was one of my fav things in the book 🫶 ALSO i’m hayes coded 🧍 having a dry humor that no one gets AND AND ppl being shocked when ur nice 💀 I RLY LIKE HIM OK LEAVE ME ALONE
i think i had just 1 major issue with the book: it got boring 50-70% thru. they got together abt 40% thru and were exclusive atp ur dating without the label bc having a demi guy fucking someone means something... so they were just cute and together from 40-70% and yea dont get me wrong i love seeing characters be happy. BUT THATS AFTER I RLY KNOW THEM. idk i feel like i only enjoy long durations of fluff if i know the characters and fell in love with them. i didnt get enough time for that for these cute moments to rly mean something to me.
nonetheless they are rly cute and have this best friend typa vibes. u can feel the love and sweetness between them 🫶 hazey is so gentle with kason ❤️🩹❤️🩹 there's this comfortability that exists in their relationship its very calm and that fits the book. and the banter was so fun and adorable!! "i can be convinced" IYKYK
OH BTW ☝️ the third act breakup is rly stupid
ALSO SRY ONE MORE THING!! I LOVE SEEING HOLD AND NIX AND OAK AND QUINNY, THOSE BOYS ARE ALL SO FUN 🫶 AND THE THEO AND MADDEN CRUMBS 🫶 OH OH AND THERE WAS A RIVER MENTION 🫶
KASON OMG U WERE SO EASY TO LOVE. hes just a clumsy little lover boy. like genuinely hes the purest most adorable awkward person ever. i totally get why u fell in love with him hazey. kason has the biggest heart and just wants the best for everyone ❤️🩹 and hes so easy to love. hes open and communicative and puts ppl first, he is just a great person!! the nix and kase stuff was SO SO SO SAD. BRO I WAS ON THE VERGE OF TEARS. friendship breakups will always get me... i rly loved the nix and kason stuff (can u tell im a masochist), its so refreshing to see a friendship being talked abt with sm love and how much they can hurt when theyre gone. and nix and kason's friendship is so beautiful and heartwarming after what kason went thru ALSO BTW KASON UR LOWK THE WORST ROOMMATE EVER?! 5 AM ALARMS AND EATING PPLS FOOD. NUH UH. MOVE THE FUCK OUT.
hazey babyyyy 🍿🍿🍿 ur smart and hot. pls intercourse with me. enough said. he's the most protective, idgaf, bantery, sarcastic, humorous, ATTRACTIVE GUY EVER EVER EVER. i love how he hates everyone, it was so funny and so real of him. bc rly what do humans provide... i fell so in love with this man UGH. LEMME MAKE A LIST: ☝️
1. hes smart
2. hes rich
3. hes FUCKING FANTASTIC in bed
4. HES A CUDDDDLLLEEEERRRR ❤️🩹😭
5. hes so down bad
LIKE COME ON AFTER ALL OF THIS U GET ME RIGHT. and and his demi rep was so well done and explained in so well. the aesthetic vs. sexual attraction made me feel SEEEENN. idk it was just everything. and the way there was so embarrassment or judgement from ppl it was just idk it was one of my fav things in the book 🫶 ALSO i’m hayes coded 🧍 having a dry humor that no one gets AND AND ppl being shocked when ur nice 💀 I RLY LIKE HIM OK LEAVE ME ALONE
i think i had just 1 major issue with the book: it got boring 50-70% thru. they got together abt 40% thru and were exclusive atp ur dating without the label bc having a demi guy fucking someone means something... so they were just cute and together from 40-70% and yea dont get me wrong i love seeing characters be happy. BUT THATS AFTER I RLY KNOW THEM. idk i feel like i only enjoy long durations of fluff if i know the characters and fell in love with them. i didnt get enough time for that for these cute moments to rly mean something to me.
nonetheless they are rly cute and have this best friend typa vibes. u can feel the love and sweetness between them 🫶 hazey is so gentle with kason ❤️🩹❤️🩹 there's this comfortability that exists in their relationship its very calm and that fits the book. and the banter was so fun and adorable!! "i can be convinced" IYKYK
OH BTW ☝️ the third act breakup is rly stupid
ALSO SRY ONE MORE THING!! I LOVE SEEING HOLD AND NIX AND OAK AND QUINNY, THOSE BOYS ARE ALL SO FUN 🫶 AND THE THEO AND MADDEN CRUMBS 🫶 OH OH AND THERE WAS A RIVER MENTION 🫶
September 2, 2024
No, but this was actually going okay… not amazing, but leagues better than Caught Stealing.
Hayes originally pissed me off because he was so mean when he could’ve just spoken up and established his boundaries clearly. But once the romance was on its way (this was so sudden too, and so random), I actually found the couple really cute, the smut was hot, I was happy.
But then, from chapter 29 on, things just stopped making sense. Hayes’ rich parents doing the classic « leave my son you trash, here is money oh you dared say no? Then we will cut off the son we love muhahahahaha » bullshit. Good thing is Kason going to Hayes about this very quickly. But see, it happened late in the story, so we didn’t have time to even attempt to make this fucking stupid plot make any sense, so the two break up in a second. No fighting, no nothing just « bye ». Then a couple chapters of boohoo we are sad but it’s exactly what the story needed to pull off the awaited reconciliation between Kason and his toxic, lying best friend from book 2. I fucking hate Phoenix, I hate this guy I hated every single mention of his name on a page, and I despised the way the reconciliation went. Kason having fallen in love and making him see that HE had been the one keeping Phoenix and Holden apart, and made them suffer like he is currently suffering away from Hayes… Barf. Insane and unnecessary, I wish this book hadn’t been afraid to draw a line and allow for a character to not forgive someone who hurt them. I am petty like that but fuck Phoenix.
Anyway, the story must end, so Kason is drafted in the NHL yahoooo and Hayes comes back and they make up and everyone is happy (it took him 4 months to. Communicate. Bye. I get that renouncing a privilege you have known and grown accustomed to your whole life isn’t easy but the book just ghosted over these months so it made no sense and I am angry). AH! And of course the evil parents aren’t so evil, and they were soo impressed by the trailer trash for ripping the twenty thousand buck check apart woooow such a groundbreaking twist to wrap up a happy ending. I am so mad, this was actually fun right until the book decided it needed more drama to fill the pages and fuck that because it was rushed and made no sense and was so dumb I lost interest in the couple itself.
They had great things going on, I loved their bonding over horror movies, Hayes’ demisexuality (even though I think it was used to explain the lack of development and the time jump to Hayes’ sudden attraction rather than an actual interesting rep, but rep is rep ig). I liked some of their banter, I liked their intimacy and dynamics, but the surrounding plot ruined it for me.
And I am even more mad because Theo is my fave out of the guys and I had high hopes for his books but his trope is stepbrother fucker and I hate this trope with a PASSION, I am so fucking disappointed this trope is so mud and boring af and also lowkey weird. Give me childhood friend to lovers over stepbrothers everyday, the « « taboo thrill » » really isn’t worth it.
Hayes originally pissed me off because he was so mean when he could’ve just spoken up and established his boundaries clearly. But once the romance was on its way (this was so sudden too, and so random), I actually found the couple really cute, the smut was hot, I was happy.
But then, from chapter 29 on, things just stopped making sense. Hayes’ rich parents doing the classic « leave my son you trash, here is money oh you dared say no? Then we will cut off the son we love muhahahahaha » bullshit. Good thing is Kason going to Hayes about this very quickly. But see, it happened late in the story, so we didn’t have time to even attempt to make this fucking stupid plot make any sense, so the two break up in a second. No fighting, no nothing just « bye ». Then a couple chapters of boohoo we are sad but it’s exactly what the story needed to pull off the awaited reconciliation between Kason and his toxic, lying best friend from book 2. I fucking hate Phoenix, I hate this guy I hated every single mention of his name on a page, and I despised the way the reconciliation went. Kason having fallen in love and making him see that HE had been the one keeping Phoenix and Holden apart, and made them suffer like he is currently suffering away from Hayes… Barf. Insane and unnecessary, I wish this book hadn’t been afraid to draw a line and allow for a character to not forgive someone who hurt them. I am petty like that but fuck Phoenix.
Anyway, the story must end, so Kason is drafted in the NHL yahoooo and Hayes comes back and they make up and everyone is happy (it took him 4 months to. Communicate. Bye. I get that renouncing a privilege you have known and grown accustomed to your whole life isn’t easy but the book just ghosted over these months so it made no sense and I am angry). AH! And of course the evil parents aren’t so evil, and they were soo impressed by the trailer trash for ripping the twenty thousand buck check apart woooow such a groundbreaking twist to wrap up a happy ending. I am so mad, this was actually fun right until the book decided it needed more drama to fill the pages and fuck that because it was rushed and made no sense and was so dumb I lost interest in the couple itself.
They had great things going on, I loved their bonding over horror movies, Hayes’ demisexuality (even though I think it was used to explain the lack of development and the time jump to Hayes’ sudden attraction rather than an actual interesting rep, but rep is rep ig). I liked some of their banter, I liked their intimacy and dynamics, but the surrounding plot ruined it for me.
And I am even more mad because Theo is my fave out of the guys and I had high hopes for his books but his trope is stepbrother fucker and I hate this trope with a PASSION, I am so fucking disappointed this trope is so mud and boring af and also lowkey weird. Give me childhood friend to lovers over stepbrothers everyday, the « « taboo thrill » » really isn’t worth it.
August 31, 2024
listen, book 1 was good and 2 was ok but not my fav. i have beef with holden and phoenix.
THIS BOOK? THISSSSS MF BOOK? friends to lovers supremacy. chelsea, ik it’s not your fav but baby YOU ARE SOOOO GOOD AT IT!!!
kason is like my lil angel baby who’s to protected at all costs and then in comes hayes with his “i hate everyone but you” attitude. like there is not a more perfect duo than these two. it was giving don’t you dare, it was giving perfection, it was giving allllll the fall vibes. 🍁🎃🍿
i’m so, so excited for theo & madden. 5 stars from me!!! what a way to end august.
**my only gripe is that i read “whisper” and “murmur” an obscene amount of times lolol**
THIS BOOK? THISSSSS MF BOOK? friends to lovers supremacy. chelsea, ik it’s not your fav but baby YOU ARE SOOOO GOOD AT IT!!!
kason is like my lil angel baby who’s to protected at all costs and then in comes hayes with his “i hate everyone but you” attitude. like there is not a more perfect duo than these two. it was giving don’t you dare, it was giving perfection, it was giving allllll the fall vibes. 🍁🎃🍿
i’m so, so excited for theo & madden. 5 stars from me!!! what a way to end august.
**my only gripe is that i read “whisper” and “murmur” an obscene amount of times lolol**
January 23, 2025
give me 14 of these right now!
this series keeps getting better and CE Ricci's writes relationships like no one else.
this series keeps getting better and CE Ricci's writes relationships like no one else.
December 1, 2024
I don’t even know what to say, except this was a boring, dry, and unoriginal letdown. It was as riveting as watching a loaf of bread slowly mold.
September 3, 2024
this series keeps slapping
I loved these two together they were so so so cute . CE Ricci always slaps so hard HTL trope and I ate this up.
The banter ✔️
The sexual chemistry ✔️
The emotions ✔️
The only think I would have liked is more time trying to understand the parent thing cause I still don’t get why it happened really lol ? Like that whole plot point has me confused for the choice but hey don’t mind me.
And the ending felt a bit rushed so just more time?
But who can blame me — I wanna read 400 more pages of these two cause they’re just so perfect 😊
P.s. Madden and Theo???? Screaming (I am sat)
I loved these two together they were so so so cute . CE Ricci always slaps so hard HTL trope and I ate this up.
The banter ✔️
The sexual chemistry ✔️
The emotions ✔️
The only think I would have liked is more time trying to understand the parent thing cause I still don’t get why it happened really lol ? Like that whole plot point has me confused for the choice but hey don’t mind me.
And the ending felt a bit rushed so just more time?
But who can blame me — I wanna read 400 more pages of these two cause they’re just so perfect 😊
P.s. Madden and Theo???? Screaming (I am sat)
August 31, 2024
CE Ricci has always been a top author for me, and I always thoroughly enjoy her books!
This was absolutely no different, this was addictive and my new favorite from the LU series. Hayes and Kason were the fluffiest, sweetest couple and brought all the swoon.
The vibes were amazing - the fact these two loved scary movies, makes me want to go watch one right now.
The hate to love element was done so well. Hayes and Kason do not start off great and do not like each other, but watching their relationship grow into what it did 🫶
•roommates
•hate to love
•forced proximity
•virgin / teach me
•no condoms
2.5/5🌶️
I cannot wait for Theo’s book!
Thank you so much for the ARC, CE ♥️
This was absolutely no different, this was addictive and my new favorite from the LU series. Hayes and Kason were the fluffiest, sweetest couple and brought all the swoon.
The vibes were amazing - the fact these two loved scary movies, makes me want to go watch one right now.
The hate to love element was done so well. Hayes and Kason do not start off great and do not like each other, but watching their relationship grow into what it did 🫶
•roommates
•hate to love
•forced proximity
•virgin / teach me
•no condoms
2.5/5🌶️
I cannot wait for Theo’s book!
Thank you so much for the ARC, CE ♥️
August 29, 2024
4.5⭐️
2.5🌶️
Oh my goodness, sweet baby Kase got the HEA and the LOVE OF HIS LIFE that he deserved!
I just absolutely fell ass over tit for Kason and Hayes. Their initial meeting…and subsequent meeting, was awful. I mean it was funny to me, but poor Kase and Hayes definitely didn’t get off on the right foot. But that’s okay, because what grows from animosity and dislike was something truly romantic.
Kason and Hayes are heavy on the friendship and intimacy. While there is some of the spice Chelsea is known for, it’s not the focus, and honestly I loved it.
Hayes attraction for Kason isn’t immediate. It builds over time in all of the little things, until it slaps him in the face and he’s seeing green. But even then…he sets a pace with Kason that he probably deserves a medal for. And so IMO those moments hold the weight and the meaning and the intimacy that Kason has been searching for and that he deserves. God yall. It was great.
And don’t even get me started on the banter 💀 I think I laughed more than anything. They were both so witty. Especially Hayes. He’s so unserious and just an overall grump - he mostly only tolerates his BFF and his man. Peopling is hard work, yall!
But true to form - this is CE RICCI after all - while the hurt is there, it wasn’t nearly as painful as some of her other books. So rest easy knowing that 😂 the HEA is worth it all though. I promise.
Also, to all of the Kason haters out there: if you don’t love him after this, I don’t know if we can be friends.
And as an added note: there were lots of Quinton & Oakley and Phoenix & Holden cameos. And I swear Phoe and Kase made me cry. Ugh. We aaaaaalso got a glimpse of Madden and Theo, and yall…. PHEW.
And to round out this lengthy post: I’ll never be able to eat buttery popcorn without thinking about these two ever again. Do with that information what you will 🍿
**this is an arc review. arc received from author. all thoughts & opinions are my own**
2.5🌶️
Oh my goodness, sweet baby Kase got the HEA and the LOVE OF HIS LIFE that he deserved!
I just absolutely fell ass over tit for Kason and Hayes. Their initial meeting…and subsequent meeting, was awful. I mean it was funny to me, but poor Kase and Hayes definitely didn’t get off on the right foot. But that’s okay, because what grows from animosity and dislike was something truly romantic.
Kason and Hayes are heavy on the friendship and intimacy. While there is some of the spice Chelsea is known for, it’s not the focus, and honestly I loved it.
Hayes attraction for Kason isn’t immediate. It builds over time in all of the little things, until it slaps him in the face and he’s seeing green. But even then…he sets a pace with Kason that he probably deserves a medal for. And so IMO those moments hold the weight and the meaning and the intimacy that Kason has been searching for and that he deserves. God yall. It was great.
And don’t even get me started on the banter 💀 I think I laughed more than anything. They were both so witty. Especially Hayes. He’s so unserious and just an overall grump - he mostly only tolerates his BFF and his man. Peopling is hard work, yall!
But true to form - this is CE RICCI after all - while the hurt is there, it wasn’t nearly as painful as some of her other books. So rest easy knowing that 😂 the HEA is worth it all though. I promise.
Also, to all of the Kason haters out there: if you don’t love him after this, I don’t know if we can be friends.
And as an added note: there were lots of Quinton & Oakley and Phoenix & Holden cameos. And I swear Phoe and Kase made me cry. Ugh. We aaaaaalso got a glimpse of Madden and Theo, and yall…. PHEW.
And to round out this lengthy post: I’ll never be able to eat buttery popcorn without thinking about these two ever again. Do with that information what you will 🍿
**this is an arc review. arc received from author. all thoughts & opinions are my own**
September 3, 2024
Good news! I finished a book! Bad news, it didn’t wow me as much as I was hoping.
I loved these characters and I was excited for this book but between the lack of plot, weird pacing, and underutilization of the literal main characters in their own story it kind of felt like a slog. Like she could have done so much interesting character work with Kason, but it felt like he was just along for the ride. Not enough groveling from Phoenix either. Also could have been 50 pages shorter. Too many Quinton and Oakley cameos and miscellaneous comments about their sex life, we get it!! They have loud sex!! They’re not the main characters anymore!! Also there were great lesbian side characters that disappear halfway through! Justice for Mal and Ivy!
Still enjoyed the first half and last 15% but overall, not her best constructed book despite being set up for a good romance.
I loved these characters and I was excited for this book but between the lack of plot, weird pacing, and underutilization of the literal main characters in their own story it kind of felt like a slog. Like she could have done so much interesting character work with Kason, but it felt like he was just along for the ride. Not enough groveling from Phoenix either. Also could have been 50 pages shorter. Too many Quinton and Oakley cameos and miscellaneous comments about their sex life, we get it!! They have loud sex!! They’re not the main characters anymore!! Also there were great lesbian side characters that disappear halfway through! Justice for Mal and Ivy!
Still enjoyed the first half and last 15% but overall, not her best constructed book despite being set up for a good romance.
September 1, 2024
Ce ricci you will never be able to write an actual good book. The couple was aight and I love smaller top x buff bottom so i sadly was lowkey looking forward to this even tho i really genuinely hate ce ricci😭 but it was too mich smut and the last 100 pages were the craziest artificial 3rd break up i have read in a long time
I cant believe that in the big year of 2024 authors still exist who resort to the „paying the poor boyfriend off to break up w the partner to save their future“ trope 😭😭
Also ce ricci you just cant write friendships well bc nobody moved at phoe n kas reunion😭😭 i was boree out of my mind like WHO GAF??
I’m scared for nwie bc every single book of hers pissed me tf off or was just stale shit but im waiting for 1.5 yrs already so even if its dookie i will smile and nod.
I cant believe that in the big year of 2024 authors still exist who resort to the „paying the poor boyfriend off to break up w the partner to save their future“ trope 😭😭
Also ce ricci you just cant write friendships well bc nobody moved at phoe n kas reunion😭😭 i was boree out of my mind like WHO GAF??
I’m scared for nwie bc every single book of hers pissed me tf off or was just stale shit but im waiting for 1.5 yrs already so even if its dookie i will smile and nod.
September 16, 2024
The first 70% was good, not as great as Iced Out (which is one of my all time favorites) but nonetheless I just wasn’t impressed. Felt kind of rushed and like this wasn’t as much of a priority with the story as it should’ve been. Also for some reason the image or view I had of Hayes from Iced Out isn’t what I felt like I was reading in Fair Catch, felt like 2 different people. Nice start but after the mid-end it just fell flat. Excited about Oakley’s brother’s book, if we get that, but def lacking in the development and some of the choices of the characters.
April 30, 2025
⭐ 4.5 STARS ⭐
Such a lovely read. It’s not quite a five-star read for me, but I truly enjoyed it. Honestly, I wish I hadn’t devoured it so quickly. Now I’m counting down the days until I can dive into Theo and Madden’s story — I’m so curious to learn more about those two.
Such a lovely read. It’s not quite a five-star read for me, but I truly enjoyed it. Honestly, I wish I hadn’t devoured it so quickly. Now I’m counting down the days until I can dive into Theo and Madden’s story — I’m so curious to learn more about those two.
August 30, 2024
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPICE: 🔥🔥🔥💥
I devoured this book. Straight up sat down the moment it hit my kindle and then didn’t move until I was done. Kason and Hayes both stole my heart. The snark, the sweet moments, the angst… all of it was perfection.
These boys almost *almost* are up there with Oakley and Quinton in terms of how much I love them (fwiw: Oak and Q will never be replaced in my mind, so this is the highest praise) 💛💛
TROPES ⬇️
✨ Dislike to Love
✨ Football Player MMC
✨ Roommates
✨ Opposites Attract
✨ Virgin Hero
✨ Demisexual Rep
Kason and Hayes become roommates through their mutual friends at the start of their senior year, and don’t mesh well with each other at all in the beginning. After they establish some rules, they begin to see that despite being polar opposite, they have a lot in common and both have an attraction to the other that won’t go away.
Ugh…. I just want to sit and read them all over again because one time was not enough. Their animosity in the beginning was so good and created the best tension. Watching Kason be all over the place and Hayes come out of his shell, had me all in my feels.
Ans once they figured out that they were attracted to each other, they became dirty boys. 🥵🥵 FWIW: I will never look at movie theatre popcorn the same way again.
I also really appreciate how open Hayes was with his Sexuality and how Kason was ready to jump all in and make him feel secure in how he felt attraction. The way they fell for each other so completely and openly, I was a puddle on the floor.
Ans in typical CE form, she ripped my heart out for a little while before putting it back together but I wasn’t even mad about it because it was done so well.
And we got to see our favorite boys again, and I lived for the moments we got to check in on everyone, see how cute Hayes and Quinton’s friendship was, and get progress with Phoenix and Kason’s friendship.
Also shoutout to mental health rep as well because I always think that’s worth mentioning.
10/10. No notes. I loved these boys.
SPICE: 🔥🔥🔥💥
I devoured this book. Straight up sat down the moment it hit my kindle and then didn’t move until I was done. Kason and Hayes both stole my heart. The snark, the sweet moments, the angst… all of it was perfection.
These boys almost *almost* are up there with Oakley and Quinton in terms of how much I love them (fwiw: Oak and Q will never be replaced in my mind, so this is the highest praise) 💛💛
TROPES ⬇️
✨ Dislike to Love
✨ Football Player MMC
✨ Roommates
✨ Opposites Attract
✨ Virgin Hero
✨ Demisexual Rep
Kason and Hayes become roommates through their mutual friends at the start of their senior year, and don’t mesh well with each other at all in the beginning. After they establish some rules, they begin to see that despite being polar opposite, they have a lot in common and both have an attraction to the other that won’t go away.
Ugh…. I just want to sit and read them all over again because one time was not enough. Their animosity in the beginning was so good and created the best tension. Watching Kason be all over the place and Hayes come out of his shell, had me all in my feels.
Ans once they figured out that they were attracted to each other, they became dirty boys. 🥵🥵 FWIW: I will never look at movie theatre popcorn the same way again.
I also really appreciate how open Hayes was with his Sexuality and how Kason was ready to jump all in and make him feel secure in how he felt attraction. The way they fell for each other so completely and openly, I was a puddle on the floor.
Ans in typical CE form, she ripped my heart out for a little while before putting it back together but I wasn’t even mad about it because it was done so well.
And we got to see our favorite boys again, and I lived for the moments we got to check in on everyone, see how cute Hayes and Quinton’s friendship was, and get progress with Phoenix and Kason’s friendship.
Also shoutout to mental health rep as well because I always think that’s worth mentioning.
10/10. No notes. I loved these boys.
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