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His name says it all.
Dane Greathouse brings twenty-five thousand people to their feet—chanting his name like he's God.
I admit I am one of them.
Lettie: <\b>

Since second grade when Dane used to pull my hair and chase me around the art table, we've ben inseparable.
The only girl at his birthday parties. The only boy allowed in my room. Camping. Swimming. Riding. You name it we've done it together, except the one thing.

How can I focus on punching my ticket to the Olympics and earning a gold medal in Equestrian if I can't get Dane out of my head and into bed? Just once and maybe I could get him out of my system.

Dane:<\b>
We’re graduating this year and if it goes as planned, I’ll be off to the NBA.

I’ve had it all mapped out since I was ten... to have Lettie by my side. In my bed. With a ring on her finger.
But Lettie Maxwell can’t take a hint and rather than lose my best friend, I stand by and watch her parade around in those short AF dresses and those riding boots, hanging on other guys.

I finally have an opportunity to make my move. It's now or never.

Or will fear of rejection and losing the most important person in my life keep us from stepping out of bounds? Or will we stand on the line,

384 pages, Paperback

Published September 5, 2024

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341 reviews1 follower
September 12, 2024
Friends to lovers is a hit or miss for me. As always, both mcs dance around each other and despite being 'in love with the other', they proceed to screw anyone and everyone in their path.


Both sleep with other people but even in this, there's double standards. Obv H has to be a bigger manwhore and h has to find him getting a BJ from ow, immediately after he kissed h and ran out on her during prom. She has to be ' heartbroken' so she can lose her virginity to someone else. God forbid it was her own choice.


I mean, that's so original right? Only the h has to hurt. In another, he gets a handjob in high-school and h obviously witnesses the end of it. Gotta love this shit.
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1,180 reviews33 followers
October 25, 2024
Lettie and her best friend Dane are spending a last night with his parents and her grandparents before heading for their senior year of college. The huge 'Roast the Pig' party held by his parents may have been a send off for them, but they both knew it was really a campaign event for his father who was running for Senate.

Lettie has known the Greathouses her whole life and grew up with Dane after her parents chose drugs over her and child services had dropped her off at her grandparents' trailer on the Greathouse's farm where her grandfather worked.

She wouldn't be where she was without their support treating her like a daughter and letting her ride the horses on their farm. She is training for the Olympics and Dane delayed drafting for the NBA to finish college.

Both were excited for their futures, but dreading the day as neither have told the other how they truly feel and they are scared of losing the most important person in their life.

I loved this book! It is very well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable. Although this book has its own HEA I would suggest that you read the complete series as it revolves around close friends that are recurring throughout each story. This series stars the head of each of the college sports - baseball, football, hockey and now basketball.

This is a best friends-to-lovers story where there are several 'right girl/guy wrong time' scenes of misunderstandings. Sixteen years and the one thing they haven't managed was communication. This book is steamy hot and will keep you laughing but will have you in heartbreaking tears.

You will love the characters in this series and the close bond that true friends share. Highly recommend!
4,015 reviews
October 8, 2024
Out of Bounds: Steamy Friends-to-Lovers, Angsty Sports Romance
Book 3 of Campus Stallions
Kristin Lee

It's so well written. You can feel all the emotions like you're the one going through it all with the characters, Dane and Lettie. I really enjoyed this series. I have not read a book by Kristin Lee that I have not loved. Such a great book by an outstanding author. Fantastic read.
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1,163 reviews16 followers
September 10, 2024
Dane Greathouse is a power forward for the Stallions Basketball Team. He is expected to go into the NBA after graduation. Lettie Scott is training for the Olympic trials in equestrian events. She is a straight A student, who is all about her studies during the week and lets loose on the weekends. They’ve been best friends most of their lives.

Dane and Lettie complement one another’s differences and enjoy enough of the same activities, such as karaoke, to never have a boring moment together. In fact this bond of friendship has prepared them for a more romantic relationship. Dane is not only romantic, but has quite a dirty mouth, which Lettie loves to hear. These two have no shortage of chemistry in or out of the bedroom. Their attraction to one another can be quite steamy, but their love for one another is deep. The depth of their love doesn’t always make things easy for them as a couple. Their feeling for one another is captured perfectly in a quote from Lettie….“This is the last time I want to start over,” I say, breathless from the kiss. Butterfly wings flutter in my belly that no man but Dane has given me. Their journey from friends to lovers had me in all the emotions, from laughing to crying, from mad to sad to happy sometimes all in the same chapter. I love Dane and Lettie as a couple.

I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys steam sport romances. Although you could enjoy this book as a standalone, I would recommend reading the series in order to better understand the characters’ backstories and relationships with secondary characters.

All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way have I been influenced by anyone.

🏀 Star Basketball Player
🐴 Olympic Equestrian Hopeful
🏀 Best Friends
🐴 Rags and Riches
🏀 Opposites Attract
🐴 Found Family
🏀 Right Girl, Wrong Time
🐴 ADHD rep
🏀 Angsty, Steamy College Romance


*****Tiggers which may also be spoilers*******

There are some darker or sensitive topics mentioned such as drug abuse, child abandonment, and miscarriage to name a few so check the tigger terms if you have trouble with sensitive topics.
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650 reviews77 followers
September 11, 2024
Dane and Lettie have taken a piece of my heart!! I absolutely loved every single aspect of this book from the main characters being besties growing up & all the time they spent together. How immeshed they were in each others families and the things they gained from their time at each others homes. The way that Lettie always had feelings from a young girl age, but never knew if they were reciprocated or not. How they went on with their lives and Dane became a hot shot basketball player and Lettie continued on with her equestrian love and her desire to be in the Olympics. And the way that Dane and Lettie came back full circle into one another’s lives.

The book was really just exceptional! I loved it so much! I adore some of the side characters too, like Lettie’s grands and Danes mom! I loved their support and the way they really encouraged the mc’s.

There were some crazy emotional parts too and Kristin wrote them with such grace and really pulled me in as the reader during these scenes.

The basketball aspect was AmAzInG!! I’m a huge sports romance fan and Kristin knows how to write some good sports books!!

The equestrian side was also fun to read. I haven’t read many books featuring horses and this was a perfect book to introduce that sport to me!

I really the flow of the story is beautifully written. The writing style was amazing! The characters will have you falling in love with them.

I highly recommend! 5/5⭐️


((Also thank you to @Kristin Lee for allowing me to beta read for you babe!))
854 reviews10 followers
September 12, 2024
“He’s my best friend, and I’d like him to pin me against a wall and show me how great Dane Greathouse is.”

Lettie and Dane have been best friends since they were 6 years old. And somewhere down the line they started seeing the other as more. Both however are scared to say something because they don’t want to ruin their friendship.
As they get ready for their last year of college the pressure is on to decide if they want to tell other how they feel or forever stay in the friendzone. Dane is expected to be drafted in the NBA, Lettie is training to be in the Olympics, it’s now or never.

Ohhh the pining! The Angst! The transition from best friends to lovers is always gonna be tricky but overall I think Dane and Lettie handled it well. The thing with being in love with your best friend is they already know the good and the bad so you know their feelings are true. Their great friendship also translated well in the bedroom because these two are hot together! Who knew Dane is a dirty talker?
Their journey from friends to lover was not without bumps and humps. There were definitely some heartbreakingly hard moments but their love for each other conquered it all!

Friendships, love, laughter, swoon and spice this book is worth your time!
2,918 reviews9 followers
September 8, 2024
Best friends
Kristin Lee always gives me characters I can get behind and fall in love with. Dane and Lettie are best friends, each harbouring a secret crush on the other, but family dysfunction, career aspirations and rejection fears hold them back.
With drama, tension, angst, humour, longing, loads of emotion, chemistry, steam, romance and beautiful characters this is a must read.
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3,219 reviews20 followers
March 5, 2025
Lettie “Lettie Bug” Scott and Dane Greathouse have been friends since they were in first grade. Her address is her Granny's trailer on the property of the Greathouse’s. But in the five-bedroom mansion, Dane’s mom gave her a room of her own. She stayed there more times than not. Quirky genius friend of Brooke that we all got to meet in the last book and grew to love. She stole our hearts with her undying love for Dane, and when he was caught in the fire that Reed saved him from, it bonded them even more.

However, the two still didn't have enough backbone to ask the other for more. But they hated seeing each other in the arms of another. Time was running out. It was their senior year; things were becoming more demanding in their lives. She was on the Stallion’s equestrian team, hopefully on her way to the Olympics. Dane was on the Stallion's basketball team, not to mention all his endorsements, practices, games, his father’s events, his father's run for office, volunteering, etc.

Here’s the problem. His father was becoming extremely demanding. The more he became submerged into his US Senate campaign, the more he was pressing Dane to do more. Be more. Be better. So after the semi-relaxed summer in Kentucky on the property with their families, they return, and things start amping up, but it's one day at a Timber Thrills water park and Lettie on another date with one of his teammates. This teammate, it turns out, has a drinking problem and nearly gets the whole group kicked out.

Not to mention Nick attempted to grope Lettie’s ass. She had turned her back on him and his awful behavior. Nick, pissing off the side of the platform. He yells, “What else was I supposed to do? I know I’m not the first to pee here. I can’t lose my place in line.” Security realizes he’s with the rest of the tall guys, so they come to us and say, “Is he with you?” Devon says, “Unfortunately.” “Well, he’s banned from entering Timber Thrills for the year. So, I guess one of you will have to go with him.” “We came in a bus, and he can get there on his own,” Devon responded.

“F-you. Some teammates you claim to be. What happened to We Are One?” Nick spews their basketball team motto. Devon got up in his face. “Because you need to learn a lesson. How to represent our college and how to treat women.” Dane placed himself between them. “Nick, we'll see you on the bus.” Lettie didn’t say a word to him, turned her back, and crossed her arms, talking to the others. Both Lettie and Dane hated being there with other people. Not that Hanah wasn’t nice; she was, but... Then came the mystery kiss. Did he or didn’t he? Such a good story. See if they can make it work even when someone throws a wrench into their life-plan together.
99 reviews1 follower
September 9, 2024
Please start at the beginning of the Campus Stallions books and read the other 3 books in the series before you read this.

You will love them and it will make parts of this book make more sense. It can be Read as a stand alone but it's definitely worth reading the others first.

I really loved this book and story. Dane and Lettie are childhood friends that Dane always wanted to blossom in to more but never braved it until now. Lettie always had feelings for Dane but never thought they were reciprocated.

Dane is the College Basketball Hero, comes from a very Wealthy Family but always looking out for Lettie since he was a small boy.

Lettie is the Girl next door, who comes from no money but was fortunate that her Grandparents took her in and away from her so called "parents". Also very fortunate for the Kind Neighbours that are Danes Family. Dane and his Parents, especially his Mother always looked out for her and she never wanted for anything growing up because of them.

She got in to her love of Horse Riding because of them and her chance on the Olympic Team would not have been possible if it wasn't for all their support both Monetary and Emotionally all through the years. That along with the Love her Grandparents had for her.

She is also very lucky to have made such a great friend in Brooke in College. That girl really looked out and after her as well x

Dane and Lettie eventually give in to all their feelings and get together at one of Dane's Fathers Fundraisers for his Election to the Senate and the rest. A lot happens after this that will keep you on the edge of your seat wondering where their story is going to go.

I have loved all 4 of the Campus Stallion books. Twists and Turns amongst them all that you will never see coming but it makes them all intriguing books to read.

I can't wait to see what Kristin has in store for us next!
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1,180 reviews33 followers
October 25, 2024
Lettie and her best friend Dane are spending a last night with his parents and her grandparents before heading for their senior year of college. The huge 'Roast the Pig' party held by his parents may have been a send off for them, but they both knew it was really a campaign event for his father who was running for Senate.

Lettie has known the Greathouses her whole life and grew up with Dane after her parents chose drugs over her and child services had dropped her off at her grandparents' trailer on the Greathouse's farm where her grandfather worked.

She wouldn't be where she was without their support treating her like a daughter and letting her ride the horses on their farm. She is training for the Olympics and Dane delayed drafting for the NBA to finish college.

Both were excited for their futures, but dreading the day as neither have told the other how they truly feel and they are scared of losing the most important person in their life.

I loved this book! It is very well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable. Although this book has its own HEA I would suggest that you read the complete series as it revolves around close friends that are recurring throughout each story. This series stars the head of each of the college sports - baseball, football, hockey and now basketball.

This is a best friends-to-lovers story where there are several 'right girl/guy wrong time' scenes of misunderstandings. Sixteen years and the one thing they haven't managed was communication. This book is steamy hot and will keep you laughing but will have you in heartbreaking tears.

You will love the characters in this series and the close bond that true friends share. Highly recommend!
906 reviews13 followers
September 12, 2024
This was a solid 4.5 stars that I rounded up to 5 stars. I was really excited to read this one because as someone who is familiar with Kentucky and Big Blue nation I really enjoyed the recognizable surroundings. It's what drew me to the story when I read the blurb. Add in the fact that Lettie is a show jumper and I knew I had to read it.

The reason I deducted a half star is because it took forever for them to get together. I understand not wanting to ruin their friendship but it seemed bizarre that they both fought it so long when they had been as tight as they were for so long. It almost seemed forced. Also there were moments when the writing was a bit disjointed and that left me a little confused. There would be little time jumps or scene changes without any delineation. Otherwise it was a solid story with a good pace throughout. It read easily and I, of course, loved the setting.

I liked both characters. Dane was so sweet and stole the show a bit. I loved his devotion to Lettie and how much he supported her. I loved that Lettie was a show jumper because the english equestrian disciplines are not featured much. I loved that the story followed along on Lettie's journey to make the Olympic team. It showed her determination and commitment to her horse and dreams.

This was an angsty story and emotional at times. I liked that it showed the pressures athletes face and how they deal with them. It's my first read of the series so I'll need to go back and read the others, since I read them out of order. It was a fun and entertaining story that I think a lot of people will enjoy. Especially if you love basketball and/or horses then pick this one up!
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460 reviews16 followers
September 19, 2024
✨️ We stepped out of bounds, but this time, we’re standing on the line and shooting to win. ✨️

Out of Bounds by Kristin Lee

Dane & Lettie 💙

Another book to put me through the ringer with all the feels! And so bittersweet. Out of Bounds is the last book in the Campus Stallions Series and boy did Kristin close out well.

This one has all the feels. It's angsty and a rollercoaster ride of emotions for sure!

Friends to lovers, right girl/wrong time, opposites attract & found family just to name a few.

Dane is the star basketball player on campus. He's destined for greatness with the NBA in his reach. While his best friend Lettie is an Equestrian rider with a dream to make it to the Olympics. Both headed in different directions they're forced to confront the feelings that have been under the surface.

Despite being polar opposites they were perfect for eachother. He was her light in the dark. The others missing piece. They completed one another.

Watching these two find their hea was heartbreaking but beautiful in the end to see them finally get it. Because Kristin put them through it. Especially Lettie. But her strength and growth at the end is beautiful. And the unconditional love from Dane. These two fought like hell.

I def recommend reading the series as a whole. Because it's amazing, as well as it will give you better insight to all of the characters. Kristin is one of my favorites. I'm sad to see this series come to an end but I am so excited to see what's next! 💙
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379 reviews6 followers
September 24, 2024
Oh, the angst! Best friends since they were 6, secretly in love with each other since high school, but now that college is almost over and they realize they'll part ways soon, each of them decides to see if they can be more, though they fear for the future of their friendship, should something go wrong. I was never in that situation, but I'd imagine that it feels like a huge risk to take. It's such a relief when they finally come together and realize the desire is shared.

The two are a prime example of "opposites attract". Dane's family has lots of money and he grows up in a home where everything is done for him. Lettie grows up in a trailer nearby, raised by her grandparents when CPS takes her away from her drug addicted parents. None of it matters, though, and the two are besties from the start. Dane learns life skills from Lettie's grandparents, and Dane's parents set Lettie up with a horse, putting her on track to be an Olympian. Now that the future of Olympic trials and NBA contracts is approaching, and they are both constantly fighting their romantic feelings for one another, can they move out of the "just friends" zone and into something more?

I loved Dane's absolute love and utter devotion for the women in his life. Lettie, his mom, her granny... He is just the sweetest cinnamon roll for them.

Lettie's sensitivities and insecurities were understandable and made a lot of sense, knowing her background. It was lovely to watch her blossom into the person and athlete she becomes.

I appreciated the found family aspect of the story; it's something that always grabs me and pulls me in. I suppose I am drawn to the idea that family is what you make it, not necessarily what you're given. Between the team and their friends, Dane and Lettie have a wonderful support system, and that kind of thing always gives me the warm fuzzies.

If you enjoy college sports romance with opposites attract, found family, and friends to lovers tropes with heavy doses of it's-always-been-you and some politics thrown in, then this is definitely a story you should pick up. It's an interconnected stand-alone, the 4th book in a series, and while all of the stories are great, you don't need to have read them to be able to enjoy this one.

Thank you to the author for my gifted ARC. I am thrilled to be a part of your team and hype squad! I am voluntarily sharing my honest review.
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2,365 reviews14 followers
September 27, 2024
Lettie and Dane have been best friends since they were cute little six year olds chasing frogs together. They started noticing each other as more than just friends in high school, but never acted on it other than a couple near kisses.

Now in their senior year of college both of them are fighting their feelings and fearful of running their 16 year friendship if they make a move. Each of them have had to push away strong feelings of jealousy watching the other flirt, kiss or hook-up with others.

Once they take things beyond platonic friends extra stress adds to their overwhelming schedules as each are chasing dreams - him a National Championship and a chance to drafted in the first round of the NBA draft, her a chance to make the Olympic Trials for equestrian show jumping.

I enjoyed this book in the Campus Stallions series and have grown to love these characters, but the level of angst is high and some of their antics are just frustrating. Meddling by his father who is running for the US Senate is just another level of crazy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
56 reviews1 follower
September 10, 2024
This is the fourth book in the Campus Stallions Series. You’ll be able to read it and understand what’s happening if you haven’t read any of the other books in the series. I highly recommend that you read the first three books to avoid spoilers.

Dane is a college basketball player who is destined for the NBA. Lettie is an equestrian rider who dreams of making the Olympics. They’ve been best friends since elementary school. Now they are in college together and getting ready to graduate. Feelings have shifted. It’s time to make a move, but who is going to make it first? As Dane and Lettie develop their relationship, Dane’s politician father, Lettie’s mother, and the fear of losing their best friend stand in the way to their happiness.

I’ve read all the books in the series and I’m sad that the series is ending. I’m looking forward to updates on the Stallions in future books. Grab this book if you enjoy sports romances, basketball romance, olympic hopefuls, rag and riches, opposites attract, and right girl wrong time.
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371 reviews4 followers
September 10, 2024
"I would do anything for you.". - Dane Greathouse

Lettie and Dane have been best friends for sixteen years. They are both wanting to be more than best friends, but are terrified of losing the friendship they share. Dane has pressure to make sure he gets drafted to the NBA and questions his decision to see where their relationship can go. Lettie has pressure too, while trying to qualify for the Olympic Trials.

Sometimes you can't see what is right there in front of you, and sometimes you can't see taking a chance on what could be. Take that leap, because you will always regret it if you don't.

Out of Bounds by Kristin Lee is the fourth book in her Campus Stallions series and will leave you with all the feels! So much emotion, tears and smiles all in one story! Be prepared to laugh and cry, and to visit old friends from the first 3 Campus Stallions books. This is another fantastic read from Kristin Lee and is not to be missed!
1,911 reviews4 followers
September 12, 2024
Dane and Lettie have been best friends since they were young kids. For Dane, he has realised long ago that he was in love with his best friend. While Lettie feels the same, both of them remains stuck in the friend zone till their final year in college.

With Dane planning to move out of Kentucky for NBA, it pushes them to finally explore their true feelings for each other. Though they are opposite in almost every way – quiet vs loud, rule follower vs rule breaker, rich vs poor – they are perfect for each other. Unfortunately, external forces weigh upon the young couple but can they eventually be the right couple at the right time? Read this to find out.

I really enjoyed their Good Morning texts which kept them in close contact even when they were apart. The last part was so sad though and my heart ached for them. The paper which Lettie wrote in chapter 45 was brilliant, and I will hold on to those lessons as well in my own relationships!
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90 reviews6 followers
September 14, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️

Friends to Lovers is a favourite of mine and this one doesn’t disappoint.

Dane and Lettie have been friends since they were young, both secretly pining for one another while maintaining their close friendship but not letting on to anyone how they felt about one another. Their lives are so thoroughly entwined with one another and both have a very real fear of messing with this dynamic. They are about as opposite as can be, but have been best friends for two decades and just work together so perfectly.

Both are athletes in their own respective sports (Dane Basketball and Lettie equestrian) with big dreams and goals and they are both each others biggest cheerleaders, it’s one of the parts of the story I actually enjoyed the most- the true joy they each got from rooting for one another, even when separated by many miles.
The story is a bit of a slow burn, with the two taking their time admitting their reciprocated feelings, but once they did have that talk, they have a very entertaining relationship. Lots of emotions and tension, some angst and it definitely touches on the realities that top tier athletes face in their personal lives.

🏀Star Basketball Player
🐎Olympic Equestrian Hopeful
🏀Best Friends
🐎Rags and Riches Opposites Attract
🏀Found Family
🐎Right Girl, Wrong Time
🏀ADHD rep
🐎Angsty, Steamy College Romance
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1,431 reviews14 followers
September 9, 2024
Dane Greathouse is a power forward for the Stallions basketball team. He has plans to go on to the NBA when he graduates.
Lettie Scott is training for the Olympic Trials in equestrian as well as finishing her last year of college.

They have been best friends since the first grade. She was raised by her grandparents and spent half her time at Dane's house with his family taking her in and helping out with her horse/riding.

They have always been there for each other. They love one another but have never crossed that line even though both would like to but are afraid to tell the other. Until it happens.
There are people in their life that don't want them together and will do whatever it takes to tear them apart.

Will they make it?

4 stars
It's emotional with some twists you don't see coming.
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20.1k reviews257 followers
September 11, 2024
This is the fourth book in this impressive series, and this is Dane and Lettie’s story.
Dane and Lettie have been best friends since childhood, and he is the power forward for the Stallions basketball team, who is destined to become an NBA player, while Lettie is training for the Olympic Equestrian team, and they compliment each other perfectly. Now they are due to graduate, will the reveal their true feeling towards each other?
This is a well written easy to read, action packed, emotional roller coaster, with family, friendships, angst, friends / lovers, opposites attract, engaging and relatable characters, soulmates, humor, witty banter, great secondary characters, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and spicy, college sports romance,
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
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12.3k reviews92 followers
September 14, 2024
Lettie has been best friends with Dane since they were children, and they have shared each other for the successes and challenges that they have faced. Her feelings for him have always extended beyond friendship and he has always supported her dream of competing in the Olympics but with their final year of college approaching where do they go from here?

The next step in Dane’s future is a career in the NBA and he knows that it won’t be fulfilling without Lettie by his side. The time has come for them to see what they really mean to each other, but it isn’t only their own reservations that they will have to overcome.

Dane and Lettie have always belonged together and even when they faced difficulties you always knew that they were meant to be as they take us on a journey filled with humor, heat and a great cast of secondary characters.
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523 reviews18 followers
September 16, 2024
🏀Review🐎

4/5⭐️

These two have been best friends since they were like 6 years old. They both have had feelings for each other for a while but don’t want to ruin their friendship…

Dane is sick of seeing guys flirt with her and everything else so he kinda makes the first move with a light kiss but Lettie is thinking maybe she just imagined it.

He brings up the kiss and things take a turn😝

I love their friendship and I love how hard he loves her.

Dane’s dad causes some issues and Lettie breaks his heart along with her own.

Lettie’s parents aren’t in the picture. But when her mom shows up things so south real quick.

Dane realizes what his dad did and wants his girl back…

I will say they deal with a miscarriage which is always hard for me so if that is a trigger for you here is a heads up!
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208 reviews9 followers
September 17, 2024
Review: Out Of Bounds
(Campus Stallions)
By: Kristin Lee.
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.
ARC Read.

Out Of Bounds is a friends to lovers story that can be read as a standalone in Campus Stallions series world. If you like spots romance, best friends to lovers, opposites attract, and found family then this will be for you… sadly I can’t say the same.

I tried so hard to like this book, it just didn’t hit like I thought it would and I was really disappointed that it didn’t. The first two characters I was liking it and the more I was reading it, it just went downhill from there. Lettie just got on my nerves to be completely honest, I thought she was annoying in most of this book.

Even though this book wasn’t for me, it could be the book for you! And I do plan to check out another book by Kristin Lee.
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211 reviews6 followers
September 8, 2024
BEST FRIEND’S ROMANCE
Basketball player and Olympic Equestrian
He wants to be with her but doesn't want to run their friendship.  Been friends since childhood in the first grade.  And she wants to be with him as well but doesn't think he wants that. They go to the same college.  I love how kristin writes books, and I have been lucky to read this whole series early. These two definitely made me laugh, and they were so afraid of ruining their friendship.  They are definitely opposites, but I think that is what makes them so great together.  Very emotional read.

Favorite quotes:

"Life is like mashed potatoes; sometimes you get lumps, and sometimes they 're as smooth as silk."

We stepped out of bounds, but this time, we're standing on the line and shooting to win.
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105 reviews6 followers
September 10, 2024
Kristin Lee has a way of hooking me from the very first chapter in every book she has written. This one wasn't an exception.
I loved the story of Dane and Lettie.
The main characters were best friends who both nurtured a more romantic aspect in their relationship but never brought that forward. When that happened it didn't work out as they wanted to as they were missing out on their dreams. Breaking up is hard especially when you lose your BF for sixteen years and so much more in the process. Read to find out their story to happiness.
I loved this books from start to end. Real characters with flaws and insecurities but with so much love to give. Spicy moments and both smooth and dirty talking. Also great lines!
I highly recommend it!
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4,146 reviews76 followers
September 12, 2024
Friends since second grade and who knew how things would happen with these two? Loved this book so dang much .It has heart desire and friendship and a whole lot more ! Kristin Lee , this series , I do adore ! The characters are endearing and so interesting to read. But their story? Awesome and very beautifully told indeed. Lettie and Dane are best friends and have been sixteen years. Through heartache and milestones and a fair few fears. Who’d know they were staring at their number one all along? And now I’m shedding tears! An Olympic equestrian and a Campus Stallion NBA star . Dream of a story and my heart’s all shook up with this brilliantly written storyline and delightful book, a great romance read indeed and my favourite series has an awesome story that is Out of Bounds good like I knew it would be…Whoopee!
705 reviews7 followers
September 11, 2024
Dane and Lettie have been best friends since they were 6. They had very different upbringings - he is the son of a politician, she was raised by her grandparents after being taken away from her drug addict parents. Together, they built a life where they supported each other and their dreams - hers the Olympics, his the NBA. But when they act on the attraction that has been building for years, can they make the transition from friends to lovers? Or will there be too many obstacles in their way? I loved the two main characters - they truly care about each other.

I have read the other books in the series and liked them all. Those other characters appear in this book but it would work as a stand alone.

I read an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
1 review
September 10, 2024
5 stars isn’t enough!

I lost sleep because I simply couldn’t put this book down. Dane and Lettie have so much an amazing friendship and I couldn’t wait to see if it turned into something more.

“I kiss her bare shoulder and my lips linger before my mouth moves up her neck and then to her ear. “I’m sorry. I’ve kept my feelings hidden for so long, I can’t control myself anymore, but I don’t want to jeopardize our friendship.”

“Whatever he’s thinking, I hope he does it all to me.”

I enjoyed this book so much I immediately went back to the author to enjoy more in the series. I love the chance to see glimpses of how the characters are continuing to live on in their friends’ stories!
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43 reviews
September 11, 2024
This is book 4 of the series and so good, out of bounds follows Dane a basketball & Lettie an Equestrian rider. They are best friends since second grade & both try to fight feelings and don't want to mess year and years of friendship totally understandable. The journey these took in the book is swoon worthy, relatable had me hooked. The spice & the feels of Dane and Lettie taking that leap of faith to their feelings was so amazing to read. Kristin you wrote an amazing book, I think one of my favorite of this series. Loved that the other couples of the other books were in the book too!! Thank you for the ARC
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649 reviews22 followers
September 11, 2024
Amazing read!!! I love Lettie and Dane, they are so beautiful together. The way Kristin shows the entire story from childhood to adulthood just drew me in. The fact that they had both been in love with each other for years was so sensual and passionate. It was everything!!! Not only that but the outside influences that ended up busting their bubble…was so real and so yep that happens, that I almost forgot it was not my real life, my real friends. People that I knew personally. It’s just so everything! I loved every delicious moment of this read. If you love a good friends to lovers read…look no further.
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