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The Wide Receiver's Catch
Brielle North's running career ended with a blown knee at the end of junior year. Roan Martin, wide receiver for the Cougars, might've played his last game when he injures his ankle. Stuck doing rehab together, they begin discovering they have more in common than they had thought. But is it enough for the two injured athletes to overcome their major differences? Or are they destined to remain aloof acquaintances? Sullivan Cougars #2
407 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 21, 2023
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L.M. Ransom
25 books45 followersL. M. Ransom lives in a place called Blooming Valley, located not too far off the shores of Lake Michigan. She is married to her best friend, and they have two adult children. She shares her home with an older black merle Jackshund, who always keeps things interesting. L. M. works at the library in her hometown, mostly behind the scenes in the back room. She would love to have a real-life AT-AT from Star Wars, but is settling for her collection of Walkers in her home office (for now). She enjoys watching TV and movies with her family. She adores The Big Bang Theory, Brooklyn 99, and The Middle, and she absolutely loves writing young adult romance. You can find L. M. on Instagram, Threads, and X at @lmransomwrites.
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October 30, 2023
This is a lively high school story with jocks, jerks, and girls who make them better. Roan is a gorgeous football star, known as a player among the student population. It's clear early on that he has a sensitive heart, which makes him even more attractive.
Brielle, an injured track star, struggles to find her way through high school worrying about her knee injury and her parents' poor decisions. When Roan gets injured too, he rides to PT with Brielle. Despite a magnetic pull between the two, she has a boyfriend and worries about his reputation. Like Roan claims Brielle is not his type, she, too, tries to convince herself that things wouldn't work between them. The more Roan hangs out with Brielle, the more his protective nature comes out.
This is a beautiful story of a strong, young couple caring for one another. I cannot wait for the next book in the series. This is easily my favorite YA series!
Brielle, an injured track star, struggles to find her way through high school worrying about her knee injury and her parents' poor decisions. When Roan gets injured too, he rides to PT with Brielle. Despite a magnetic pull between the two, she has a boyfriend and worries about his reputation. Like Roan claims Brielle is not his type, she, too, tries to convince herself that things wouldn't work between them. The more Roan hangs out with Brielle, the more his protective nature comes out.
This is a beautiful story of a strong, young couple caring for one another. I cannot wait for the next book in the series. This is easily my favorite YA series!
March 24, 2024
Roan loves football. He hates injuries. (Join the club!) As he works through some frustrating appointments to get his body back in shape for his last season, he catches a ride to and from said appointments with Brielle, a fellow injured student athlete. As the unlikely duo begrudgingly settle into their routine, they begin learning little details about each other that help them see that though their lives are quite different, they have more in common than they initially realized. As a hint: similar family dramas can definitely make it easier to relate to someone else’s pain.
If you love a cocky (*coughs* Roan would tell you, “confident”) football player learning to really care for someone as he falls for the hardworking Brielle who is struggling to get her knee’s functionality back on track with little help from her parents, then you will love this story! It’s a great addition to the Cougar series! 😍
Also: no spice! Yay! ❤️
If you love a cocky (*coughs* Roan would tell you, “confident”) football player learning to really care for someone as he falls for the hardworking Brielle who is struggling to get her knee’s functionality back on track with little help from her parents, then you will love this story! It’s a great addition to the Cougar series! 😍
Also: no spice! Yay! ❤️
November 20, 2023
LOVED this story! It is a wonderful and enjoyable YA romance, and I truly can’t recommend it enough!
Roan and Brielle were introduced briefly in the first book of the series (The Tackle’s Crush) and ever since I’ve been so excited for them to get their own book. These characters complemented each other extremely well! Watching them evolve from who they were at the beginning of the story through the end was so fun and satisfying as a reader.
This book can be read as a standalone, though it is number two in the Sullivan Cougars series.
I love the way that this series handles deeper and more complicated topics that teens might deal with, while keeping the romance sweet and swoony.
This book is for you if you love:
🏈 Sports Romance
👟 Enemies to Lovers
🏈 Young Adult
👟 Sweet romance
🏈 Complicated Family Drama
👟 Athlete MCs
🏈 interconnected stand-alone
👟 Perfectly balanced humor
Roan and Brielle were introduced briefly in the first book of the series (The Tackle’s Crush) and ever since I’ve been so excited for them to get their own book. These characters complemented each other extremely well! Watching them evolve from who they were at the beginning of the story through the end was so fun and satisfying as a reader.
This book can be read as a standalone, though it is number two in the Sullivan Cougars series.
I love the way that this series handles deeper and more complicated topics that teens might deal with, while keeping the romance sweet and swoony.
This book is for you if you love:
🏈 Sports Romance
👟 Enemies to Lovers
🏈 Young Adult
👟 Sweet romance
🏈 Complicated Family Drama
👟 Athlete MCs
🏈 interconnected stand-alone
👟 Perfectly balanced humor
October 30, 2023
The Wide Receiver’s Catch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🏈 Enemies to lovers
🏈 Opposites attract
🏈 Fake dating
🏈 He takes care of her
🏈 Grumpy/bad boy but really a golden retriever
Brielle and Roan aren’t really friends. They know each other from school and sports but he’s always had a bad reputation with girls and she’s not his type. In fact, he’s been rude during their encounters. Only when he starts riding with her to physically therapy, does he realize that maybe he should be looking at the quite girl more. They are opposites, but you know what they say…opposites attract.
Thank you for my arc copy. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.
🏈 Enemies to lovers
🏈 Opposites attract
🏈 Fake dating
🏈 He takes care of her
🏈 Grumpy/bad boy but really a golden retriever
Brielle and Roan aren’t really friends. They know each other from school and sports but he’s always had a bad reputation with girls and she’s not his type. In fact, he’s been rude during their encounters. Only when he starts riding with her to physically therapy, does he realize that maybe he should be looking at the quite girl more. They are opposites, but you know what they say…opposites attract.
Thank you for my arc copy. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.
February 29, 2024
So. Freaking. Amazing. I think I’m ruined on anyone not living up to the standard of Roan Thomas Martin, knight in shining armor. He’s not a perfect standard, and he gets that, and that makes for a more realistic standard anyways.
So much in my life is relatable to Brielle, for very very different reasons though. It’s seriously therapeutic reading books with relatable heroines and protective heroes.
Love Shayne & Ginger. Love Roan & Brielle. Already Love so many more couples who’s stories are coming in this series.
So much in my life is relatable to Brielle, for very very different reasons though. It’s seriously therapeutic reading books with relatable heroines and protective heroes.
Love Shayne & Ginger. Love Roan & Brielle. Already Love so many more couples who’s stories are coming in this series.
November 16, 2023
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. This is the second book in the Sullivan Cougars Series and can be read as a standalone. The book's blurb gives you an idea of what to expect, though be aware the story deals with infidelity, rumors, and family drama. The Wide Receiver's Catch is told through Brielle and Roan's pov and is a great story about two young teens being drawn to each other.
After Brielle's knee injury put an end to her running track, she's unsure of what her future holds for her. Being caught up in boy drama is the last thing that she needs yet she can't help but to be interested in Roan. While their interactions haven't been the best, she feels for him when he suffers his own injury. As she gets to know him, she has to ask herself if her feelings are more than those of friendship. What I liked about Brielle was that she was dealing with a lot and accepted help but she could also deal with things on her own. Becoming friends with Roan helped her voice become stronger and I liked seeing her stand up for herself.
As the team's wide receiver, Roan enjoys his status and reputation as a party boy. When his ankle injury leaves him in the sidelines and in need of rehab, it's unnerving for him. Not being able to be on the field nor have a timetable for his return makes him feel lost. At first, he doesn't take too kindly to Brielle's attempts to be friends but he quickly finds himself enjoying her company. Spending time together makes him wonder if she's the type of girl he was in need of. While Roan put his foot in his mouth a few times, he was self aware. When it came to Brielle, he wanted to make things right with her when he knew that he needed to. It may have taken him some time but, once he accepted his feelings, he was all in. I liked how protective and decisive he was.
While they truly weren't enemies, they had some interactions that made them see each other in less than favorable lights. Yet, even when they didn't like each other much, they were curious about each other. Their romance was a slow burn and I liked seeing the build up to them realizing they were interested in each other. The romance was a clean one consisting of only kissing and no foul language used. While I liked seeing their relationship develop, I liked their journey to their recoveries as well. You could feel for them both as they wondered about their futures. The drama at the school also felt real. And, although the story dealt with sensitive topics, the tone of the story never felt too heavy. I also liked the friendships and can't wait to read about some of the characters. This was a great follow up to book one and I look forward to the next book in the series.
After Brielle's knee injury put an end to her running track, she's unsure of what her future holds for her. Being caught up in boy drama is the last thing that she needs yet she can't help but to be interested in Roan. While their interactions haven't been the best, she feels for him when he suffers his own injury. As she gets to know him, she has to ask herself if her feelings are more than those of friendship. What I liked about Brielle was that she was dealing with a lot and accepted help but she could also deal with things on her own. Becoming friends with Roan helped her voice become stronger and I liked seeing her stand up for herself.
As the team's wide receiver, Roan enjoys his status and reputation as a party boy. When his ankle injury leaves him in the sidelines and in need of rehab, it's unnerving for him. Not being able to be on the field nor have a timetable for his return makes him feel lost. At first, he doesn't take too kindly to Brielle's attempts to be friends but he quickly finds himself enjoying her company. Spending time together makes him wonder if she's the type of girl he was in need of. While Roan put his foot in his mouth a few times, he was self aware. When it came to Brielle, he wanted to make things right with her when he knew that he needed to. It may have taken him some time but, once he accepted his feelings, he was all in. I liked how protective and decisive he was.
While they truly weren't enemies, they had some interactions that made them see each other in less than favorable lights. Yet, even when they didn't like each other much, they were curious about each other. Their romance was a slow burn and I liked seeing the build up to them realizing they were interested in each other. The romance was a clean one consisting of only kissing and no foul language used. While I liked seeing their relationship develop, I liked their journey to their recoveries as well. You could feel for them both as they wondered about their futures. The drama at the school also felt real. And, although the story dealt with sensitive topics, the tone of the story never felt too heavy. I also liked the friendships and can't wait to read about some of the characters. This was a great follow up to book one and I look forward to the next book in the series.
November 22, 2023
LM Ransom has done it again and created a delightful cast of characters in her book, The Wide Receiver’s Catch. I loved the balance of drama, humor, and emotion of the story and even though some heavy topics were covered, she handled them with effortless professionalism, which I appreciated.
I especially enjoyed the characters, Brielle and Roan. The creation of three-dimensional characters is where Ransom excels, and I found myself lost in the world of these characters, seeing the events unfold from their prescriptions. And of course, the fictional setting is completely charming and introducing fascinating side characters only serves to round out this well plotted and well-paced story. Be sure to clear your schedule when you pick up this book because you won’t be able to put it down until you find out what happens!
I highly recommend this story to any fan of YA sweet and clean romances. The bonus of it being a sport romance adds an extra depth to this fantastic story! I’m a huge fan of LM Ransom and can’t wait to see what other stories she crafts in the future.
I especially enjoyed the characters, Brielle and Roan. The creation of three-dimensional characters is where Ransom excels, and I found myself lost in the world of these characters, seeing the events unfold from their prescriptions. And of course, the fictional setting is completely charming and introducing fascinating side characters only serves to round out this well plotted and well-paced story. Be sure to clear your schedule when you pick up this book because you won’t be able to put it down until you find out what happens!
I highly recommend this story to any fan of YA sweet and clean romances. The bonus of it being a sport romance adds an extra depth to this fantastic story! I’m a huge fan of LM Ransom and can’t wait to see what other stories she crafts in the future.
January 25, 2024
I seriously loved this one!! This is the second book in the series, and it definitely didn't disappoint! L.M. has such a storytelling gift, and I'm so glad she shares it with us!
Roan and Brielle definitely had their fair share of life problems, and I loved how the author presented and handled each one.
There were *many* fun and romantic scenes, don't let my mentioning of problems deter you!
Some of the scenes I loved:
-The hoodie
-Carrying Brielle through the rain
-Cinderella
-The epilogue
There were tons of scenes I loved but can't mention without spoiling (let's be real, I want to mention every single scene), so I'll wrap this up.
Did I forget to mention that I'M IN THE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS!!! Thank you a billion, L. M. for writing this lovely book! 💜
Roan and Brielle definitely had their fair share of life problems, and I loved how the author presented and handled each one.
There were *many* fun and romantic scenes, don't let my mentioning of problems deter you!
Some of the scenes I loved:
-The hoodie
-Carrying Brielle through the rain
-Cinderella
-The epilogue
There were tons of scenes I loved but can't mention without spoiling (let's be real, I want to mention every single scene), so I'll wrap this up.
Did I forget to mention that I'M IN THE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS!!! Thank you a billion, L. M. for writing this lovely book! 💜
December 9, 2023
WOW. I am in awe of L.M. Ransom’s writing. The complexity of Roan and Brielle’s relationship is so inspiring.
If you like..
Jocks, sports injuries, swoony moments, no spice, recovery, touch her and die, and multiple POVs then you HAVE to read this book. There is very mild language, but it is very appropriately rated YA sports romance. I’ve read this book three times since the release and I can’t get enough.
If you like..
Jocks, sports injuries, swoony moments, no spice, recovery, touch her and die, and multiple POVs then you HAVE to read this book. There is very mild language, but it is very appropriately rated YA sports romance. I’ve read this book three times since the release and I can’t get enough.
May 2, 2025
I’ve always enjoyed a good bad-boy turned good story and this is one. At first I wasn’t really fond of the MMC, but as the story progressed he grew and became kinder and more thoughtful. I enjoyed his character growth. The FMC had some growth as well. Overall I really enjoyed this story.
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