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Fumbled Into Love
Deon Adams doesn’t date.
It’s a rule that keeps the quarterback’s heart safe. But, his rules change when a reporter digs up the past Deon has fought hard to leave behind. Now, he has to find a woman to take to a charity auction who will help him sell his lie. It can’t be hard to find a fake girlfriend, right? Realizing he’s in over his head, Deon's teammates help conjure a grand Ask Nathalie Morales to act as his fake girlfriend.
It’s the perfect play. They have the history to weave a convincing lie, but Deon’s play call begins to crumble when Nathalie brings the light back into Deon’s life. How is he supposed to pretend their relationship is fake when his feelings are real? As the charity gala looms closer and with it, the end of their fake relationship, Deon is left with the most important play call of his Does he play it safe or risk it all and potentially fumble into love?
It’s a rule that keeps the quarterback’s heart safe. But, his rules change when a reporter digs up the past Deon has fought hard to leave behind. Now, he has to find a woman to take to a charity auction who will help him sell his lie. It can’t be hard to find a fake girlfriend, right? Realizing he’s in over his head, Deon's teammates help conjure a grand Ask Nathalie Morales to act as his fake girlfriend.
It’s the perfect play. They have the history to weave a convincing lie, but Deon’s play call begins to crumble when Nathalie brings the light back into Deon’s life. How is he supposed to pretend their relationship is fake when his feelings are real? As the charity gala looms closer and with it, the end of their fake relationship, Deon is left with the most important play call of his Does he play it safe or risk it all and potentially fumble into love?
418 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 26, 2024
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Nicole Cubba
5 books81 followersNicole Cubba writes romance with the belief that every person deserves a happily-ever-after and her favorite stories are ones that reflect that sentiment. Nicole works as a marine biologist and has a deep passion for the ocean and the planet. When she isn’t in the lab, you can find her searching for new coffee shops, wandering in nature, and spending far too much time watching sports. She was born and raised in Michigan, but now lives in Massachusetts, close to the ocean.
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November 27, 2024
#Review: *Fumbled into love* - Nicole Cubba - ARC [18+]
4.2/5✨
3/5🌶️
This book came into my path and I decided to give it chance. Thank you Nicole for accepting me to be part of your ARC team for this one🤗.
Deon is a football player, who wasn't best friend with public speaking. So, at one conference, being pushed a bit too hard by the press, he confessed that he has a girlfriend. But in reality, he had been all alone for a while. That's where Nathalie intervenes. Deon's teammates and friends agreed that Nathalie is the best choice for this whole fake dating situation. But this fake dating lead to being friends with benefits and, of course, it complicated things even more than they were in the beginning.
One part I liked about this book was that it didn't create perfect characters. They seemed very relatable, with self struggles and fears. Deon had a sensible past, which is still haunting him, and Nathalie didn't even had the chance to have a proper boyfriend. Now they are both stuck in this fake relationship, even though it looks less fake with each day passes. What is fake in the beginning, never stays that way🤭.
Even though they were completely opposite as persons, they matched really well together, making themselves be better for one another.
Something I found sweet were the song references at the beginning of each chapter. They kind of gave me an idea about what the chapter will be about. Another fun thing were their friends, who brought the good vibes in this story and made it more interesting.
This book was pretty light, with lovable characters and a really sweet and cute romance story.
✨Tropes
#FakeDating
#RoommatesToLovers
#FriendsWithBefefits
#OppositesAttract
#SportsRomance
#Athlete
4.2/5✨
3/5🌶️
This book came into my path and I decided to give it chance. Thank you Nicole for accepting me to be part of your ARC team for this one🤗.
Deon is a football player, who wasn't best friend with public speaking. So, at one conference, being pushed a bit too hard by the press, he confessed that he has a girlfriend. But in reality, he had been all alone for a while. That's where Nathalie intervenes. Deon's teammates and friends agreed that Nathalie is the best choice for this whole fake dating situation. But this fake dating lead to being friends with benefits and, of course, it complicated things even more than they were in the beginning.
One part I liked about this book was that it didn't create perfect characters. They seemed very relatable, with self struggles and fears. Deon had a sensible past, which is still haunting him, and Nathalie didn't even had the chance to have a proper boyfriend. Now they are both stuck in this fake relationship, even though it looks less fake with each day passes. What is fake in the beginning, never stays that way🤭.
Even though they were completely opposite as persons, they matched really well together, making themselves be better for one another.
Something I found sweet were the song references at the beginning of each chapter. They kind of gave me an idea about what the chapter will be about. Another fun thing were their friends, who brought the good vibes in this story and made it more interesting.
This book was pretty light, with lovable characters and a really sweet and cute romance story.
✨Tropes
#FakeDating
#RoommatesToLovers
#FriendsWithBefefits
#OppositesAttract
#SportsRomance
#Athlete
November 30, 2024
⭐️4.5 stars ARC Review⭐️
Thank you to the author for an E-ARC!
“I can’t do this without you. I don’t want to do this without you.”
“She brought me back to life and despite my past, I fumbled into love."
"The orange and pink reminded me of you. Thank you for everything”
This is such a cute Hallmark vibe type of romance but with spicy scenes. It was so cute and both Deon and Nathalie are such loveable characters to the point you root for them from the start of this book! I really enjoyed their pov’s and seeing their feelings slowly develop and then transition into their feelings fully fleshed out. I also think what i love about this story is how relatable it is to get back into the dating scene especially when a past relationship or experience ends unexpectedly. This was written so well and covered the inner sadness and hesitance on entering a new relationship and showing that it’s okay for those concerns but figuring out how to overcome those feelings.
I really loved the friend / family dynamic surrounding Deon and Nathalie , seeing the both of them in their element was beautiful and fully showed how much they meshed really well together. I like how their friends were slowly pushing them / holding them accountable in terms of their love and supporting them on this journey.
Also shout out to Gordie the cat, i truly loved the little eager eggs and small descriptions of the cat in different scenes!
I will say the only critique I have for this is that I wish that they told each their true feelings a bit earlier than they did because the miscommunication and the signs they were interested were right there. & it felt like it was dragging just a little.
Thank you to the author for an E-ARC!
“I can’t do this without you. I don’t want to do this without you.”
“She brought me back to life and despite my past, I fumbled into love."
"The orange and pink reminded me of you. Thank you for everything”
This is such a cute Hallmark vibe type of romance but with spicy scenes. It was so cute and both Deon and Nathalie are such loveable characters to the point you root for them from the start of this book! I really enjoyed their pov’s and seeing their feelings slowly develop and then transition into their feelings fully fleshed out. I also think what i love about this story is how relatable it is to get back into the dating scene especially when a past relationship or experience ends unexpectedly. This was written so well and covered the inner sadness and hesitance on entering a new relationship and showing that it’s okay for those concerns but figuring out how to overcome those feelings.
I really loved the friend / family dynamic surrounding Deon and Nathalie , seeing the both of them in their element was beautiful and fully showed how much they meshed really well together. I like how their friends were slowly pushing them / holding them accountable in terms of their love and supporting them on this journey.
Also shout out to Gordie the cat, i truly loved the little eager eggs and small descriptions of the cat in different scenes!
I will say the only critique I have for this is that I wish that they told each their true feelings a bit earlier than they did because the miscommunication and the signs they were interested were right there. & it felt like it was dragging just a little.
November 26, 2024
✨ARC REVIEW✨
Fumbled into Love
Author: Nicole Cubba
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy: 🌶️🌶️
This was such a cute read!
Deon Adams is the reserved shy quarterback who swore off dating after having his heart broken. Nathalie the outgoing FMC who dreams of being loved out loud. I didn’t expect their chemistry to blossom the way it did.
Deon Adams was the sweetest MMC. He deserved to have his perfect love story and Nathalie was his match made in heaven. From the first kiss to the spicy scenes 🥵 Deon had met his match. I usually find most fake dating books to be awkward, but I loved all the characters, and the dialogue was written so naturally. This was a laugh-out-loud funny book. Nathalie is a riot especially when she’s drunk and the gala confrontation was the icing on the cake.
Every emotion in this book felt real and relatable. I also absolutely adored the friend group. The way they took care of each other. Nat and Declan’s friendship was beautiful. I would love to hear more about Declan’s story in the future. This is the third book in the series but can be read as a stand-alone. I will definitely be adding the rest of the series to my TBR.
Fumbled into Love
Author: Nicole Cubba
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy: 🌶️🌶️
This was such a cute read!
Deon Adams is the reserved shy quarterback who swore off dating after having his heart broken. Nathalie the outgoing FMC who dreams of being loved out loud. I didn’t expect their chemistry to blossom the way it did.
Deon Adams was the sweetest MMC. He deserved to have his perfect love story and Nathalie was his match made in heaven. From the first kiss to the spicy scenes 🥵 Deon had met his match. I usually find most fake dating books to be awkward, but I loved all the characters, and the dialogue was written so naturally. This was a laugh-out-loud funny book. Nathalie is a riot especially when she’s drunk and the gala confrontation was the icing on the cake.
Every emotion in this book felt real and relatable. I also absolutely adored the friend group. The way they took care of each other. Nat and Declan’s friendship was beautiful. I would love to hear more about Declan’s story in the future. This is the third book in the series but can be read as a stand-alone. I will definitely be adding the rest of the series to my TBR.
December 5, 2024
Oh, Deon and Nathalie were the sweetest couple and I so enjoyed reading about them.
Deon is a shy, NFL QB who has been burned by love in the past. When he gets put in the hot seat during the post-game presser, he blurts out the fact that he is currently seeing someone. Into our story enters Nathalie. Nathalie is a mutual friend who gets recruited into being Deon’s fake boo, but is determined to make a friendship out of their “fake relationship”. Add 2 clearly in love MC’s, a vicious geriatric cat, and a spectacular group of friends and you have a recipe for success.
I love when shy male characters learn to trust themselves and their emotions and Deon’s growth was something to be admired. Nathalie was funny and just so unapologetically herself. The two of them were so easy to root for but we also MUST talk about Declan (the single bestie in the group). I adored him and I can’t wait to read about his love story.
If you enjoy:
✨ Fake Dating
✨ Found family
✨ Shy MMC
✨ Cinnamon Rolls
Then this will be right up your alley 🥹
Deon is a shy, NFL QB who has been burned by love in the past. When he gets put in the hot seat during the post-game presser, he blurts out the fact that he is currently seeing someone. Into our story enters Nathalie. Nathalie is a mutual friend who gets recruited into being Deon’s fake boo, but is determined to make a friendship out of their “fake relationship”. Add 2 clearly in love MC’s, a vicious geriatric cat, and a spectacular group of friends and you have a recipe for success.
I love when shy male characters learn to trust themselves and their emotions and Deon’s growth was something to be admired. Nathalie was funny and just so unapologetically herself. The two of them were so easy to root for but we also MUST talk about Declan (the single bestie in the group). I adored him and I can’t wait to read about his love story.
If you enjoy:
✨ Fake Dating
✨ Found family
✨ Shy MMC
✨ Cinnamon Rolls
Then this will be right up your alley 🥹
November 11, 2024
First and foremost thank you to Nicole for sending me an ARC of this book. I DEVOURED this. A sweet fake-dating romance that had me giggling and kicking my feet the entire time. I loved the natural development of Nathalie and Deon’s relationship as well as both of them working through trauma / insecurities together and for Deon in therapy. I love romances that deal with real like issues and I felt this added so much depth to their story. Also the side characters are so well developed and are PHENOMENAL.
January 9, 2025
Thank you Nicole for the ARC!
This book had me hooked from the very beginning, to the point that even when my sisters came over to visit me and I had barely slept, I would still find time just to read at least a chapter. That’s how obsessed I was.
I truly loved this couple, I think the characters’ personalities mashed very well together. Deon, surprisingly, was the character I found myself connecting with the most. He was such a sweet character, and his fears and hold backs about relationships were just so real you cannot help but empathise.
Same thing goes for Nathalie (also I love this name). I thought I would get annoyed at her for just not speaking up about how she felt, which created a whole web of miscommunication, but I actually understood why she was afraid to do so.
Also, the whole time I was reading this book, I had this feeling that the other couples had books too and it wasn’t until I came on goodreads to leave my review that I noticed it was part of a series, so brb I will be reading the first two books in the series now.
This book had me hooked from the very beginning, to the point that even when my sisters came over to visit me and I had barely slept, I would still find time just to read at least a chapter. That’s how obsessed I was.
I truly loved this couple, I think the characters’ personalities mashed very well together. Deon, surprisingly, was the character I found myself connecting with the most. He was such a sweet character, and his fears and hold backs about relationships were just so real you cannot help but empathise.
Same thing goes for Nathalie (also I love this name). I thought I would get annoyed at her for just not speaking up about how she felt, which created a whole web of miscommunication, but I actually understood why she was afraid to do so.
Also, the whole time I was reading this book, I had this feeling that the other couples had books too and it wasn’t until I came on goodreads to leave my review that I noticed it was part of a series, so brb I will be reading the first two books in the series now.
November 14, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝓕𝓾𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮𝓭 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓸 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓫𝔂 𝓝𝓲𝓬𝓸𝓵𝓮 𝓒𝓾𝓫𝓫𝓪
Release date: November 26, 2024
🏈 Fake dating w benefits
💗 Sports Romance
🏈 Open door spice
💗Neat freak x chaotic
🏈 “She brings me back to life”
You guys! This is the ultimate ‘touchdown’ when it comes to a romance book!
Nicole executed this book perfectly, leading the best build up to a perfect romance story.
Deon & Nathalie are put into a situation where they have to become each other’s “fake partner.” They start spending more and more time together, and somewhere along the line feelings have developed. The big question is, are they going to profess their love to each other? Or allow one slip from each other’s arms?
Gosh, I cannot tell you how many times I wanted to scream at the book and say “JUST TELL HIM/HER” BUT, that was the best part, because it leads to one of the most phenomenal wrap up to this beautiful story.
One of the biggest things that stuck out to me was the overall mention of Lord of the Rings. I love me a good ol nerdy nerd, as I’m a huge nerd for Harry Potter ;)
There were numerous times throughout the book where I just wanted to give the MMC, Deon, a huge hug. Someone hurt that damn man, and you’ll find out too. I am gathering up a party to go knock on her door. Even though Nathalie has it covered ;)
Favorite quotes:
“If I’m meant to fumble, I want her to fumble right alongside me.”
“It’s Gordie’s kingdom and we just live in it.”
“This is my grand gesture.”
Overall, 10/10. This book really did it for me. It’s a mix up between build up love, longing, and a need for someone to love you just as much.
Absolutely simped for Deon 🤩
𝓕𝓾𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮𝓭 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓸 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓫𝔂 𝓝𝓲𝓬𝓸𝓵𝓮 𝓒𝓾𝓫𝓫𝓪
Release date: November 26, 2024
🏈 Fake dating w benefits
💗 Sports Romance
🏈 Open door spice
💗Neat freak x chaotic
🏈 “She brings me back to life”
You guys! This is the ultimate ‘touchdown’ when it comes to a romance book!
Nicole executed this book perfectly, leading the best build up to a perfect romance story.
Deon & Nathalie are put into a situation where they have to become each other’s “fake partner.” They start spending more and more time together, and somewhere along the line feelings have developed. The big question is, are they going to profess their love to each other? Or allow one slip from each other’s arms?
Gosh, I cannot tell you how many times I wanted to scream at the book and say “JUST TELL HIM/HER” BUT, that was the best part, because it leads to one of the most phenomenal wrap up to this beautiful story.
One of the biggest things that stuck out to me was the overall mention of Lord of the Rings. I love me a good ol nerdy nerd, as I’m a huge nerd for Harry Potter ;)
There were numerous times throughout the book where I just wanted to give the MMC, Deon, a huge hug. Someone hurt that damn man, and you’ll find out too. I am gathering up a party to go knock on her door. Even though Nathalie has it covered ;)
Favorite quotes:
“If I’m meant to fumble, I want her to fumble right alongside me.”
“It’s Gordie’s kingdom and we just live in it.”
“This is my grand gesture.”
Overall, 10/10. This book really did it for me. It’s a mix up between build up love, longing, and a need for someone to love you just as much.
Absolutely simped for Deon 🤩
November 30, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to Nicole Cubba for the ARC of Fumbled Into Love!
I really loved this book!! The friendships between the guys (Deon, Declan, Henry & Jack) & the girls (Nathalie, Maren, & Sawyer) were exactly what you’d hope for. They always had each other’s backs and would call each other out when it was necessary. The cat Gordito turned Gordie is for sure my favorite cat character in any book I’ve ever read! His antics throughout the book always made me laugh. Throughout the book you could tell how real Deon & Nathalie’s feelings were for each other despite their “fake relationship”. Deon’s no dating/no love rule vs Nathalie’s love for love stands no chance against each other.
This book was filled with a lot of my favorite things: football, seasoned pretzels, puzzles, dating shows, books, and a HEA! I highly recommend adding Fumbled Into Love to your TBR.
Thank you to Nicole Cubba for the ARC of Fumbled Into Love!
I really loved this book!! The friendships between the guys (Deon, Declan, Henry & Jack) & the girls (Nathalie, Maren, & Sawyer) were exactly what you’d hope for. They always had each other’s backs and would call each other out when it was necessary. The cat Gordito turned Gordie is for sure my favorite cat character in any book I’ve ever read! His antics throughout the book always made me laugh. Throughout the book you could tell how real Deon & Nathalie’s feelings were for each other despite their “fake relationship”. Deon’s no dating/no love rule vs Nathalie’s love for love stands no chance against each other.
This book was filled with a lot of my favorite things: football, seasoned pretzels, puzzles, dating shows, books, and a HEA! I highly recommend adding Fumbled Into Love to your TBR.
November 8, 2024
My first book I’ve ever read by Nicole and I’m absolutely obsessed ahhhhh😍 Did the book get sent today ? Yes did I finish it today ? Also yesss! 🤭🤭 I was so hooked to the story that I just couldn’t put it down even for a second it was too good to be true . 😍😍I’m absolutely obsessed with Deon and Nathalie they are literally everything. This book made me laugh and giggle and I enjoyed reading every single bit of it Ahhhh. The friendships written in this book wrrr amazing and made me want to melt. 🥹❤️ I Can’t wait to read more of Nicole’s book cause this one was an amazing experience 😍😍
💗TROPES💗
💗Sports romance
💗Fake dating with benefits
💗”She brings me back to life”
💗Quiet anti love quarterback
💗Near freak x chaotic mess
💗Dual pov
💗Eldest daughter obsessed with love
💗Open door spice
💗TROPES💗
💗Sports romance
💗Fake dating with benefits
💗”She brings me back to life”
💗Quiet anti love quarterback
💗Near freak x chaotic mess
💗Dual pov
💗Eldest daughter obsessed with love
💗Open door spice
December 24, 2024
Thank you to Nicole Cubba for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I loved this! One of the best sports romances I’ve read. Of course this is book 3, and now I get to work through the other ones in the series and I’m so excited!
I loved this! One of the best sports romances I’ve read. Of course this is book 3, and now I get to work through the other ones in the series and I’m so excited!
November 20, 2024
Thank you so much Author Nicole Cubba, for giving me the beautiful opportunity to read an ARC of your new upcoming
Football Romance Novel🏈📚🩷✨
“Fumbled Into Love”
The 3rd installment in ✨The Seattle Mavericks Series✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was an intriguing enthralling 5-Star read! From the first chapter to the very last. I was Definitely caught into this book instantly. Grasped by every word and moment there was. The author’s talent as a writer was profoundly infectious showcasing an incredible atmosphere of creativity endlessly. The novel serve all possibilities of unexpected love & journeys of life’s nature in it’s beautiful essence, appealing delightful charming narratives every step of the way that left me wishing this tale never ended✨
“Fumbled Into Love,” Draws you into a engrossing centerpiece of two main characters-
(Nathalie Morales & Deon Adams)
Nicole Cubba, Skillfully takes you on a journey with Deon, my favorite lord of the rings fan favorite.
Deon Adams, is a professional quarterback player in the NFL and everything is going well for him until Deon, is met with representatives and a sneaky reporter that puts him in the face of his career and his past is back to haunt him.
Now: Deon faces a dilemma choosing a public girlfriend, but things takes an interesting stance saying he has one and wants to showcase her, which is perfectly fine. However, things get complicated when he doesn't actually have one and needs to find someone for a high-profile gathering. Not only is Deon freaking outta his mind with his poor decision making!! Deon, doesn’t do relationships much less dates. Or he would probably say-
“Dating? No thanks. It's a rule that protects me & my heart.”
But that all needs to chance ASAP. Deon's eager to start anew, but to succeed…. finding a temporary girlfriend seems simple enough! Deon, turns to his best friends/teammates for help, reminding him of Nathalie Morales, from his friend's past wedding. They had a few encounters so it should’t be so bad?…Until Nathalie Morales, actually agrees to help. Happily their shared history makes their fake relationship plausible.
As Nathalie reignites the spark in Deon's life, feigning indifference becomes impossible for him when real feelings emerge deeply. With the charity gala looming and their pretend relationship nearing its end, Deon must decide: settle for the familiar or seize the chance at true love? and there’s only one way to figure this beautiful love puzzle out and it’s by reading this book asap!!
Nicole Cubba, delivers an incredible storyline blending Sports romance, a fake dating arrangement with perks, dual narrative perspectives, steamy open-door scenes, and a heartwarming revival. The author skillfully weaves it all together with profound depth. Quiet Anti-love quarterback meets chaotic neat freak and she also expresses this passionate love to her two main characters
Nathalie, embodies strength and unity, illuminating love with her dynamic personality and charming nature🌸 Passionate about dating shows and heartfelt declarations, she's also an avid Lord of the Rings fan, especially devoted to Legolas and she shares that same passion with her world-Aka Deon🥹♥️)
Christmas delights captivate her🎄spanning Santa's scariest elf to festive wonders. Nathalie, proudly owns multiple Converse pairs and can name each one of them if she wanted to!! But she only gets better with the love she expresses to her lover beautifully💗
Nathalie, draws you deeper into thier loving connection each chapter. Ever-present to herself is being there with her lover doing the things they love the most and sharing cherished moments together, but I can’t blame her Deon, is now added to my non ending book boyfriends list.
Deon Adam's shy exterior hides a passionate soul, fiercely loving devoted to Nathalie🥹🌸Revealing remarkable strength & a loving nature, and heartfelt care constantly!
Warming hearts every step of the way!
Their love story overflows with joy, warmth, Feet kicking back & forth moments:) enjoyable laughter, fortifying their special bond with friendship and deep emotional connections within their friend group which beautifully demonstrate profound love, being pillars during tough times for one another that was masterful woven & written! Deon's secret golden retriever persona showers love, and sunshines towards Nathalie! Always supporting Nathalie's needs, health, comfort, showering endless thoughtful gestures & affirmations, treating her like the queen she is!🥹💗 and this lovely Tale was wrote by the wonderful Nicole Cubba🩷✨
“I want the love that I found with you. Nothing about it was wild or hot like a wildfire, but it was a slow, steady growth until you consumed my every thought.”
Deon Adam💋✨
Pre-order
“FUMBLED INTO LOVE”
Releasing November 26th 2024
ASAP for an adorable sports romance love story with wonderful banters of love and kindness throughout each page! Alongside this being the 3rd installment in The Seattle Mavericks Series✨ it only gotten better and if you’re a fan of the author’s previous work you will love & enjoy the main characters from
her 2 previous books in this one✨
(“A Play For The Heart” book #1
Staring Sawyer Jones & Henry Parker)
(“Love On The Live” book #2
Starring Maren Rivers & Jack Walters)
You can also check out the author’s social media @authornicolecubba on IG and view her love page filled with character art works & teasers⭐️🎀
Football Romance Novel🏈📚🩷✨
“Fumbled Into Love”
The 3rd installment in ✨The Seattle Mavericks Series✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was an intriguing enthralling 5-Star read! From the first chapter to the very last. I was Definitely caught into this book instantly. Grasped by every word and moment there was. The author’s talent as a writer was profoundly infectious showcasing an incredible atmosphere of creativity endlessly. The novel serve all possibilities of unexpected love & journeys of life’s nature in it’s beautiful essence, appealing delightful charming narratives every step of the way that left me wishing this tale never ended✨
“Fumbled Into Love,” Draws you into a engrossing centerpiece of two main characters-
(Nathalie Morales & Deon Adams)
Nicole Cubba, Skillfully takes you on a journey with Deon, my favorite lord of the rings fan favorite.
Deon Adams, is a professional quarterback player in the NFL and everything is going well for him until Deon, is met with representatives and a sneaky reporter that puts him in the face of his career and his past is back to haunt him.
Now: Deon faces a dilemma choosing a public girlfriend, but things takes an interesting stance saying he has one and wants to showcase her, which is perfectly fine. However, things get complicated when he doesn't actually have one and needs to find someone for a high-profile gathering. Not only is Deon freaking outta his mind with his poor decision making!! Deon, doesn’t do relationships much less dates. Or he would probably say-
“Dating? No thanks. It's a rule that protects me & my heart.”
But that all needs to chance ASAP. Deon's eager to start anew, but to succeed…. finding a temporary girlfriend seems simple enough! Deon, turns to his best friends/teammates for help, reminding him of Nathalie Morales, from his friend's past wedding. They had a few encounters so it should’t be so bad?…Until Nathalie Morales, actually agrees to help. Happily their shared history makes their fake relationship plausible.
As Nathalie reignites the spark in Deon's life, feigning indifference becomes impossible for him when real feelings emerge deeply. With the charity gala looming and their pretend relationship nearing its end, Deon must decide: settle for the familiar or seize the chance at true love? and there’s only one way to figure this beautiful love puzzle out and it’s by reading this book asap!!
Nicole Cubba, delivers an incredible storyline blending Sports romance, a fake dating arrangement with perks, dual narrative perspectives, steamy open-door scenes, and a heartwarming revival. The author skillfully weaves it all together with profound depth. Quiet Anti-love quarterback meets chaotic neat freak and she also expresses this passionate love to her two main characters
Nathalie, embodies strength and unity, illuminating love with her dynamic personality and charming nature🌸 Passionate about dating shows and heartfelt declarations, she's also an avid Lord of the Rings fan, especially devoted to Legolas and she shares that same passion with her world-Aka Deon🥹♥️)
Christmas delights captivate her🎄spanning Santa's scariest elf to festive wonders. Nathalie, proudly owns multiple Converse pairs and can name each one of them if she wanted to!! But she only gets better with the love she expresses to her lover beautifully💗
Nathalie, draws you deeper into thier loving connection each chapter. Ever-present to herself is being there with her lover doing the things they love the most and sharing cherished moments together, but I can’t blame her Deon, is now added to my non ending book boyfriends list.
Deon Adam's shy exterior hides a passionate soul, fiercely loving devoted to Nathalie🥹🌸Revealing remarkable strength & a loving nature, and heartfelt care constantly!
Warming hearts every step of the way!
Their love story overflows with joy, warmth, Feet kicking back & forth moments:) enjoyable laughter, fortifying their special bond with friendship and deep emotional connections within their friend group which beautifully demonstrate profound love, being pillars during tough times for one another that was masterful woven & written! Deon's secret golden retriever persona showers love, and sunshines towards Nathalie! Always supporting Nathalie's needs, health, comfort, showering endless thoughtful gestures & affirmations, treating her like the queen she is!🥹💗 and this lovely Tale was wrote by the wonderful Nicole Cubba🩷✨
“I want the love that I found with you. Nothing about it was wild or hot like a wildfire, but it was a slow, steady growth until you consumed my every thought.”
Deon Adam💋✨
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“FUMBLED INTO LOVE”
Releasing November 26th 2024
ASAP for an adorable sports romance love story with wonderful banters of love and kindness throughout each page! Alongside this being the 3rd installment in The Seattle Mavericks Series✨ it only gotten better and if you’re a fan of the author’s previous work you will love & enjoy the main characters from
her 2 previous books in this one✨
(“A Play For The Heart” book #1
Staring Sawyer Jones & Henry Parker)
(“Love On The Live” book #2
Starring Maren Rivers & Jack Walters)
You can also check out the author’s social media @authornicolecubba on IG and view her love page filled with character art works & teasers⭐️🎀
November 30, 2024
4 ✨
2.5 🌶️
🏈 Forced Proximity
🪢 Opposites Attract
🏈 Fake Dating
🪢 He Falls First
🏈 Slow Burn
🪢 Cat Dad
I was so excited to start this book once it hit my kindle! I was in the midst of my Christmas ARC Era and a little Football Romance was in order. What I didn't expect was to fall for Nathalie and Deon. These two cutie bears were so much more than I expected them to be. I thought that they were going to be cute characters, but I wasn't expecting them to be characters to completely make me shout (in my head) just tell them already!!!
Nathalie was a sweetheart from the beginning. She was definitely someone that I wanted to be friends with. She was sweet, had a heart of gold, and loved working with kids. She didn't really know what she was getting herself into when she said yes but she learned over time in this slow burn ❤️🔥 what she really wanted in life. I loved that we got to see her whole journey through her emotions from one end of the spectrum through to the other end. Although I have to say I was hoping and praying she could see what I was so blatantly seeing from Deon. But sometimes it's hard to see what is right in front of you!
Deon, oh man. He just had to go and open his mouth to the media. I'm so glad that he did because he was able to learn so much about himself with just that one blunder. He was able to go on a self exploration journey not just by himself but with Nathalie. She was able to show him what he is deserving of and what he should have had to begin with. He was able to see with the help of Nathalie and his friends that sharing his love with someone is okay. Making small gestures or large gestures with their help is even better. He definitely deserved Nathalie. She was the perfect woman for him. She complimented him in every way. I also couldn't help but love how much he cared for Gordie even though Gordie secretly planned his demise (lol).
I loved the love that they shared and continued to build throughout the book even if they didn't know what they were building at the time. I truly enjoyed this story and can't wait to read more of this series!
Thank you to Nicole Cubba for the complimentary copy in exchange for my honest and voluntary opinion!
2.5 🌶️
🏈 Forced Proximity
🪢 Opposites Attract
🏈 Fake Dating
🪢 He Falls First
🏈 Slow Burn
🪢 Cat Dad
I was so excited to start this book once it hit my kindle! I was in the midst of my Christmas ARC Era and a little Football Romance was in order. What I didn't expect was to fall for Nathalie and Deon. These two cutie bears were so much more than I expected them to be. I thought that they were going to be cute characters, but I wasn't expecting them to be characters to completely make me shout (in my head) just tell them already!!!
Nathalie was a sweetheart from the beginning. She was definitely someone that I wanted to be friends with. She was sweet, had a heart of gold, and loved working with kids. She didn't really know what she was getting herself into when she said yes but she learned over time in this slow burn ❤️🔥 what she really wanted in life. I loved that we got to see her whole journey through her emotions from one end of the spectrum through to the other end. Although I have to say I was hoping and praying she could see what I was so blatantly seeing from Deon. But sometimes it's hard to see what is right in front of you!
Deon, oh man. He just had to go and open his mouth to the media. I'm so glad that he did because he was able to learn so much about himself with just that one blunder. He was able to go on a self exploration journey not just by himself but with Nathalie. She was able to show him what he is deserving of and what he should have had to begin with. He was able to see with the help of Nathalie and his friends that sharing his love with someone is okay. Making small gestures or large gestures with their help is even better. He definitely deserved Nathalie. She was the perfect woman for him. She complimented him in every way. I also couldn't help but love how much he cared for Gordie even though Gordie secretly planned his demise (lol).
I loved the love that they shared and continued to build throughout the book even if they didn't know what they were building at the time. I truly enjoyed this story and can't wait to read more of this series!
Thank you to Nicole Cubba for the complimentary copy in exchange for my honest and voluntary opinion!
November 30, 2024
thank you to Nicole for giving me the chance to read this as an ARC in turn for my honest review. i truly enjoyed it, and I loved the romance.
Nathalie
she is definitely a strong and independent person and knows what she does and doesn't like. it was refreshing to see more of an extroverted MFC in a book. she loves dating shows, declarations of love and happiness, LOVES Lord of the Rings, macarons, and Legolas. you can tell she's very passionate about what she likes.
she's never really had a real date or really a real boyfriend who she felt safe and felt like herself for once.
Deon
during an interview, deon says he has a girlfriend and ends up saying that it's nathalie. she was cautious and suspicious at first, but in the end, she ended up agreeing to fake dating and pretending to be his girlfriend until the charity gala.
he was hurt before by his first girlfriend, his ex-wife. she cheated on him and destroyed his trust and made him think that he wasn't deserving of love. nathalie changed that and taught him what true love really was and felt like. you can tell he truly cares for nathalie even before he finds out and realizes he likes and eventually loves her. he's a very caring person.
Nathalie is messy and not really that organized, and Deon is neat and organized. they were both opposite of one another, but they were definitely a great match together. they both worked and bonded through fears, trauma, and insecurities.
I also loved how realistic every character in the book was. nothing was too overdone or gimmicky, and I liked that each character had flaws. it definitely showed and proved how realistic they truly were.
tropes 🧩💓🧩
◇fake dating
◇second chance
◇friends with benefits
◇he falls first
◇sports romance
◇opposites attract
Nathalie
she is definitely a strong and independent person and knows what she does and doesn't like. it was refreshing to see more of an extroverted MFC in a book. she loves dating shows, declarations of love and happiness, LOVES Lord of the Rings, macarons, and Legolas. you can tell she's very passionate about what she likes.
she's never really had a real date or really a real boyfriend who she felt safe and felt like herself for once.
Deon
during an interview, deon says he has a girlfriend and ends up saying that it's nathalie. she was cautious and suspicious at first, but in the end, she ended up agreeing to fake dating and pretending to be his girlfriend until the charity gala.
he was hurt before by his first girlfriend, his ex-wife. she cheated on him and destroyed his trust and made him think that he wasn't deserving of love. nathalie changed that and taught him what true love really was and felt like. you can tell he truly cares for nathalie even before he finds out and realizes he likes and eventually loves her. he's a very caring person.
Nathalie is messy and not really that organized, and Deon is neat and organized. they were both opposite of one another, but they were definitely a great match together. they both worked and bonded through fears, trauma, and insecurities.
I also loved how realistic every character in the book was. nothing was too overdone or gimmicky, and I liked that each character had flaws. it definitely showed and proved how realistic they truly were.
tropes 🧩💓🧩
◇fake dating
◇second chance
◇friends with benefits
◇he falls first
◇sports romance
◇opposites attract
November 15, 2024
“I always believed I wanted a loud love full of outlandish declarations, but if the soft, quiet love is full of days on the couch watching dating shows and running to the store to buy tampons, then I think that might be the type of love I want.”
If you love fake Dating, sports romances, and tons of spice then this one is for you. I laughed, swooned, and had such a hard time putting this down.
Deon guards his heart and avoids relationships at all costs because of his past. Nathalie has never had a boyfriend, just hookups, but dreams of having grand gestures and a loud love like in books and movies. When Deon messes up and tells a reporter he has a girlfriend he scrambles to figure out a way to find a girlfriend to bring to the charity event. The Seattle super spies (his friend group of football teammates) come together to figure out what to do. Who better than Nathalie, one of his mutual friends in their large friend group. When they play out the fake relationship they learn they have a lot more in common than they knew. Deon is working through past hurts. Nathalie is messy and Deon is tidy, but they balance each other out perfectly. The way Deon notices all the simple things about her makes my heart melt, like the way she loves grapes, macaroons, and gummy bears. I of course couldn’t forget to mention Deons cat Gordie/Gordito is hilarious. “It’s Gordie’s kingdom and we just live in it.”
Thank you to the author for sending me an e-arc of Fumbled into Love! This was my first time reading a book written by Nicole Cubba and now I’m hooked, I can’t wait to read more.
If you love fake Dating, sports romances, and tons of spice then this one is for you. I laughed, swooned, and had such a hard time putting this down.
Deon guards his heart and avoids relationships at all costs because of his past. Nathalie has never had a boyfriend, just hookups, but dreams of having grand gestures and a loud love like in books and movies. When Deon messes up and tells a reporter he has a girlfriend he scrambles to figure out a way to find a girlfriend to bring to the charity event. The Seattle super spies (his friend group of football teammates) come together to figure out what to do. Who better than Nathalie, one of his mutual friends in their large friend group. When they play out the fake relationship they learn they have a lot more in common than they knew. Deon is working through past hurts. Nathalie is messy and Deon is tidy, but they balance each other out perfectly. The way Deon notices all the simple things about her makes my heart melt, like the way she loves grapes, macaroons, and gummy bears. I of course couldn’t forget to mention Deons cat Gordie/Gordito is hilarious. “It’s Gordie’s kingdom and we just live in it.”
Thank you to the author for sending me an e-arc of Fumbled into Love! This was my first time reading a book written by Nicole Cubba and now I’m hooked, I can’t wait to read more.
November 26, 2024
“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦.”
5/⭐️
2/🌶️
Oh my gosh, I absolutely loved this book! This was the first of Nicole’s I’ve read, and I’ll be adding her others to the top of my TBR immediately!! This story had everything. It was cute, it was laugh out loud funny, it was emotional. Between Gordie, the cat, the Seattle Super Spies, the label maker and honestly so much more — I was CRACKING UP 🤣
But I think what I loved most about this story was how vulnerable and raw Deon was. Deon’s past relationship trauma has really damaged how he sees himself, and how he allows others in. Nathalie was perfect for him, she was the chaos he needed. The way that they both complimented each other’s personalities, I couldn’t get enough of these two!
I was screaming for them to tell each other how they felt, but honestly the reasons for not were totally valid. I felt like there was so much authenticity to this story. It really dragged me right in! I could go on and on about all the things I loved about this story, but honestly you just have to read it. Nicole really created beautiful characters, that I’ll be thinking about for days to come! I’m hoping Declan gets his happily ever after next? 🫶🏼
🏈 Football Romance
💗 Fake Dating
🏈 Opposites Attract
💗 Cat Dad
🏈 Forced Proximity
5/⭐️
2/🌶️
Oh my gosh, I absolutely loved this book! This was the first of Nicole’s I’ve read, and I’ll be adding her others to the top of my TBR immediately!! This story had everything. It was cute, it was laugh out loud funny, it was emotional. Between Gordie, the cat, the Seattle Super Spies, the label maker and honestly so much more — I was CRACKING UP 🤣
But I think what I loved most about this story was how vulnerable and raw Deon was. Deon’s past relationship trauma has really damaged how he sees himself, and how he allows others in. Nathalie was perfect for him, she was the chaos he needed. The way that they both complimented each other’s personalities, I couldn’t get enough of these two!
I was screaming for them to tell each other how they felt, but honestly the reasons for not were totally valid. I felt like there was so much authenticity to this story. It really dragged me right in! I could go on and on about all the things I loved about this story, but honestly you just have to read it. Nicole really created beautiful characters, that I’ll be thinking about for days to come! I’m hoping Declan gets his happily ever after next? 🫶🏼
🏈 Football Romance
💗 Fake Dating
🏈 Opposites Attract
💗 Cat Dad
🏈 Forced Proximity
November 24, 2024
My review for Fumbled Into Love by Nicole Cubba
5 ⭐️ 3 🌶️
Tropes:
🏈Sports Romance
💖Fake Dating W/ Benefits
🏈Cat Dad
💖Opposites Attract
🏈Forced Proximity
💖Slow Burn
I don't even know where to start! This book was just SO sweet and I couldn't put it down! One of my top favourite reads of 2024 for sure!💖🥰
Deon the sweetest MMC is a quarterback who struggles with relationships since his last one ruined him, but he does end up working on it. Due to something being said he is now in need for a fake girlfriend and a date for an important event and he has the perfect person in mind,the amazing Natalie!
Natalie is cutest, messiest, outgoing FMC and I just love her! She agrees to be Deon's fake girlfriend and ends up staying with him because her apartment flooded, and of course she couldn't stay anywhere else 😉
These two are honestly the perfect match and bring out the best in each other and the way they support each other in this story just melts my heart! Now this is true love🥰 10/10 recommend this amazing book and it will be released on November 26th!
Thank you Nicole for having me on your ARC team! I can't wait to read more of your work💖🫶
5 ⭐️ 3 🌶️
Tropes:
🏈Sports Romance
💖Fake Dating W/ Benefits
🏈Cat Dad
💖Opposites Attract
🏈Forced Proximity
💖Slow Burn
I don't even know where to start! This book was just SO sweet and I couldn't put it down! One of my top favourite reads of 2024 for sure!💖🥰
Deon the sweetest MMC is a quarterback who struggles with relationships since his last one ruined him, but he does end up working on it. Due to something being said he is now in need for a fake girlfriend and a date for an important event and he has the perfect person in mind,the amazing Natalie!
Natalie is cutest, messiest, outgoing FMC and I just love her! She agrees to be Deon's fake girlfriend and ends up staying with him because her apartment flooded, and of course she couldn't stay anywhere else 😉
These two are honestly the perfect match and bring out the best in each other and the way they support each other in this story just melts my heart! Now this is true love🥰 10/10 recommend this amazing book and it will be released on November 26th!
Thank you Nicole for having me on your ARC team! I can't wait to read more of your work💖🫶
November 21, 2024
First and foremost THANK YOU so much to Nicole Cubba for allowing me the privilege of being an arc reader!🩷
WOW😭 I absolutely devoured this book, there wasn’t a single dull moment. I’m admittedly pretty picky when it comes to romcoms but I cannot even express to you how perfect this was. I adore Deon and Nathalie so freaking much I can’t even handle it. The way these two characters were both so wholesome and funny and quirky and absolutely perfect for each other😭😭
I really didn’t expect to get teary eyed with this but I did because the way this book perfectly showed how romantic and precious the small and simple things in life can be with the right person..was everything🥺
I also really loved the emphasis on the Lord of the Rings and it was so cute it actually made me want to read those books now😂
The spice was so well done🥵 the pacing was great, the banter, the found family aspect, ugh I truly just loved it all SO MUCH!
One of the easiest 5 stars I’ve ever given⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
WOW😭 I absolutely devoured this book, there wasn’t a single dull moment. I’m admittedly pretty picky when it comes to romcoms but I cannot even express to you how perfect this was. I adore Deon and Nathalie so freaking much I can’t even handle it. The way these two characters were both so wholesome and funny and quirky and absolutely perfect for each other😭😭
I really didn’t expect to get teary eyed with this but I did because the way this book perfectly showed how romantic and precious the small and simple things in life can be with the right person..was everything🥺
I also really loved the emphasis on the Lord of the Rings and it was so cute it actually made me want to read those books now😂
The spice was so well done🥵 the pacing was great, the banter, the found family aspect, ugh I truly just loved it all SO MUCH!
One of the easiest 5 stars I’ve ever given⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
November 21, 2024
✨ARC REVIEW✨
‼️Releases NOV 26th‼️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫.5
DID I READ THIS IN ONE DAY? YESS!! I WAS CAPTURED BY THIS BOOK AND DID NOT WANT TO PUT IT DOWN. I WAS KICKING MY FEET AND GIGGLING THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE BOOK 🤭 AND DON’T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE FRIENDSHIPS…. THE SCENES WITH THEM MADE ME WANNA MELT ❤️ I wanted to give Deon a hug sooo many times. I also adore that he’s a HUGE NERD… Lord of the Rings 👀
The longing in this book was just perfect, even though I was screaming at them to just CONFESS ALREADY!!😂 They needed each others love and this was just a beautiful story from start to finish.
@authornicolecubba writing is amazing and she is sooo talented❤️ This book has such a beautiful essence and I wish this story never ended ✨
If you’re looking for a sports romance… this one is a TOUCHDOWN 🏈 (Get it?)
@authornicolecubba thank you so much for the opportunity to read your ARC and I cannot wait for the world to fall in love and swoon over Deon like I have ❤️
‼️Releases NOV 26th‼️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫.5
DID I READ THIS IN ONE DAY? YESS!! I WAS CAPTURED BY THIS BOOK AND DID NOT WANT TO PUT IT DOWN. I WAS KICKING MY FEET AND GIGGLING THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE BOOK 🤭 AND DON’T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE FRIENDSHIPS…. THE SCENES WITH THEM MADE ME WANNA MELT ❤️ I wanted to give Deon a hug sooo many times. I also adore that he’s a HUGE NERD… Lord of the Rings 👀
The longing in this book was just perfect, even though I was screaming at them to just CONFESS ALREADY!!😂 They needed each others love and this was just a beautiful story from start to finish.
@authornicolecubba writing is amazing and she is sooo talented❤️ This book has such a beautiful essence and I wish this story never ended ✨
If you’re looking for a sports romance… this one is a TOUCHDOWN 🏈 (Get it?)
@authornicolecubba thank you so much for the opportunity to read your ARC and I cannot wait for the world to fall in love and swoon over Deon like I have ❤️
December 1, 2024
I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy this book when I started it, to be honest. However, as I began reading, I had a great time with it. It was funnier than I thought it would be. I’ve noticed with a lot of books in this style, the humor can be cringey, but this one had a lot of legitimately funny moments. It’s a “series” in the standalone, same-universe kind of way. I plan to go back and read the first two.
Starting each chapter with a song quote was a fun touch, although I admit I didn’t know half the songs. Still, chapter one starting with My Own Worst Enemy was a great choice.
While this is a two-POV book, I felt like it belonged more to Deon than Nat, and I really enjoyed that. It was also a nice change to have the MMC be the one with trauma and dealing with things—we love a man in therapy ✨ instead of it always being the FMC.
It was a big slow burn—and I mean sloooow burn—but I think it was worth it. When we finally (I’m impatient, okay?!) got the spicy scenes, they were chef’s kiss MUAH. However, after a while, I felt like the slow burn started to drag. The “playing house” part got boring, and their inability to just express their true emotions wore thin.
I’m glad it ended when and how it did. Everything was wrapped up nicely. Annnnd the epilogue didn’t include the pregnancy trope (which I despise), so that made me very happy.
Thank you Nicole for the ARC!
Starting each chapter with a song quote was a fun touch, although I admit I didn’t know half the songs. Still, chapter one starting with My Own Worst Enemy was a great choice.
While this is a two-POV book, I felt like it belonged more to Deon than Nat, and I really enjoyed that. It was also a nice change to have the MMC be the one with trauma and dealing with things—we love a man in therapy ✨ instead of it always being the FMC.
It was a big slow burn—and I mean sloooow burn—but I think it was worth it. When we finally (I’m impatient, okay?!) got the spicy scenes, they were chef’s kiss MUAH. However, after a while, I felt like the slow burn started to drag. The “playing house” part got boring, and their inability to just express their true emotions wore thin.
I’m glad it ended when and how it did. Everything was wrapped up nicely. Annnnd the epilogue didn’t include the pregnancy trope (which I despise), so that made me very happy.
Thank you Nicole for the ARC!
December 4, 2024
This was such a heartfelt read! I wanted to give Deon a big hug and reassure him that he deserves the world and more! Nathalie is perfect for him and I love that they both nerd out on Lord of the Rings.
I love the found family trope and it was done so well in this one! Declan! I hope he finds the love he so deserves - maybe in book 4?
I was frustrated at one point when they were still so oblivious about each other's feelings but I am glad they have friends who help them throughout it all!
The ending is just so Deon and Nathalie that I squealed and I am just so happy for them.
I can't wait to go back and read the other couples' stories!
Thank you, Nicole, for the gifted copy! I had a great time getting to know Deon and Nathalie and their group of friends!
I love the found family trope and it was done so well in this one! Declan! I hope he finds the love he so deserves - maybe in book 4?
I was frustrated at one point when they were still so oblivious about each other's feelings but I am glad they have friends who help them throughout it all!
The ending is just so Deon and Nathalie that I squealed and I am just so happy for them.
I can't wait to go back and read the other couples' stories!
Thank you, Nicole, for the gifted copy! I had a great time getting to know Deon and Nathalie and their group of friends!
December 2, 2024
nicole cubba has officially joined my list of new favorite authors!
this book is the embodiment of finding your one true love that sees you for you, that never diminishes your light.
i adored both deon & nathalie, they love whole heartedly and raise the standards when it comes to relationships.
deon was one of the most relatable characters i have read about in such a long time. he was so adorable and just deserved all the love he got from nathalie & his found family.
nathalie was so funny and had some of the most heartwarming moments.
also the grand gesture HAD ME SOBBING! 😭
this book is the embodiment of finding your one true love that sees you for you, that never diminishes your light.
i adored both deon & nathalie, they love whole heartedly and raise the standards when it comes to relationships.
deon was one of the most relatable characters i have read about in such a long time. he was so adorable and just deserved all the love he got from nathalie & his found family.
nathalie was so funny and had some of the most heartwarming moments.
also the grand gesture HAD ME SOBBING! 😭
November 26, 2024
An adorable, spicy, romantic, nerdy sports romance! 🩷
Deon made a *tiny* mistake of telling the press he has a girlfriend when he does not indeed have a girlfriend. He then enlists a mutual friend Nathalie to be his fake girlfriend to take to his football gala. Dean is more reserved and scared to fall in love (but actually a low key softy) and Nathalie is a romance big gesture girl - she is a little messy and a tad chaotic in the best way.
There was honestly so much to love about this book! It made me tear up a couple times! I loved that there is a tightnight friendship group of love and support through it all. I love a chaotic and busy fmc - she brings the light and energy and funny to deons stoic and organized self. A perfect match.
💙fake dating
💙sports romance
💙a tad grumpyxsunshine
💙 nerd alert! (Lotr ☺️)
💙shared space/one bed-ish
ARC read!
Deon made a *tiny* mistake of telling the press he has a girlfriend when he does not indeed have a girlfriend. He then enlists a mutual friend Nathalie to be his fake girlfriend to take to his football gala. Dean is more reserved and scared to fall in love (but actually a low key softy) and Nathalie is a romance big gesture girl - she is a little messy and a tad chaotic in the best way.
There was honestly so much to love about this book! It made me tear up a couple times! I loved that there is a tightnight friendship group of love and support through it all. I love a chaotic and busy fmc - she brings the light and energy and funny to deons stoic and organized self. A perfect match.
💙fake dating
💙sports romance
💙a tad grumpyxsunshine
💙 nerd alert! (Lotr ☺️)
💙shared space/one bed-ish
ARC read!
November 13, 2024
This book has everything: Romance, humor, small and grand gestures, nerdy references, and a grumpy cat. This is my first of this author’s books, and I cannot wait to go back and read the rest! I’m so thankful to have received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review, and it was truly 5-stars for me. I binged it in two days! Deon and Nathalie had me rooting for them from page 1, and their friends rounded out the found family perfectly. BRB, going to read the rest of the Seattle Mavericks books and then coming back to this one again 🤗
November 12, 2024
First of all this was my first book by Nicole and I loved being an ARC reader for her! This book had me feeling some feelings!! I teared up at some parts but I loved the live Deon and Nathalie found! I love a fake dating trope and it was chefs kiss perfect!!! The spice was good and the found family vibes from the friend group is amazing!! I will definitely read more from this author!!!
November 24, 2024
Do I dare say that I am obsessed with this couple and this book?
“Pinky promise. The most sacred of oaths.”
A football player, and a secret nerd. A fake girlfriend, but a girl he’s secretly obsessed with. A reporter digging up the past. A grand plan. What could go wrong?
“Pinky promise. The most sacred of oaths.”
A football player, and a secret nerd. A fake girlfriend, but a girl he’s secretly obsessed with. A reporter digging up the past. A grand plan. What could go wrong?
November 26, 2024
This is a fake dating, NFL, open door romance. The characters both grow throughout the book and there side characters add lots of fun to the story.
Deon is pressured at a post game press conference about his former engagement. In a panic, he says he is in a happy and committed relationship. Everyone including his coach is surprised and states they can’t wait to meet her. Everyone except the three friends he has made on the team. The former engagement leaves him scared to trust people.
Nathalie has never had a boyfriend before… only hook-ups. She wants the big declaration of love and the wild romance she reads about but Deon needs her help so she agrees to be his fake girlfriend.
They haven’t really hung out alone because they are just both part of the same friend group so they have to work on getting to know each other. They both discover things about themselves but also about their relationship. They become friends and then more.
The story was great but it dragged at the end.
Deon is pressured at a post game press conference about his former engagement. In a panic, he says he is in a happy and committed relationship. Everyone including his coach is surprised and states they can’t wait to meet her. Everyone except the three friends he has made on the team. The former engagement leaves him scared to trust people.
Nathalie has never had a boyfriend before… only hook-ups. She wants the big declaration of love and the wild romance she reads about but Deon needs her help so she agrees to be his fake girlfriend.
They haven’t really hung out alone because they are just both part of the same friend group so they have to work on getting to know each other. They both discover things about themselves but also about their relationship. They become friends and then more.
The story was great but it dragged at the end.
March 20, 2025
Thank you so much to Nicole Cubba for a finished copy of Fumbled Into Love. I enjoyed this book so much and will be reading all of the other books in this series!!
I love sports romances, especially football sports romances. I knew I was in for a treat after I had read the first few chapters. I was blown away by how much I loved this book. It is definitely one of my favs.
After Deon tells a reporter he has a girlfriend, he’s left scrambling to find someone to bring to a charity event. Enter Nathalie: his friend turned fake girlfriend.
I really enjoyed their dynamic. Nathalie is more of a hookup girl, but longs for the kind of relationship you see in movies. Deon has built walls up around his heart, not wanting to love again because of his past. I really loved seeing their walls come down and the two of them getting together. Love isn’t always perfect. It can be scary and messy and comforting and I love that this book shows that. The characters have their struggles and I really loved reading about them and seeing how they deal with them.
I love sports romances, especially football sports romances. I knew I was in for a treat after I had read the first few chapters. I was blown away by how much I loved this book. It is definitely one of my favs.
After Deon tells a reporter he has a girlfriend, he’s left scrambling to find someone to bring to a charity event. Enter Nathalie: his friend turned fake girlfriend.
I really enjoyed their dynamic. Nathalie is more of a hookup girl, but longs for the kind of relationship you see in movies. Deon has built walls up around his heart, not wanting to love again because of his past. I really loved seeing their walls come down and the two of them getting together. Love isn’t always perfect. It can be scary and messy and comforting and I love that this book shows that. The characters have their struggles and I really loved reading about them and seeing how they deal with them.
February 25, 2025
This is the third book in the series and I think this one was written so beautifully and it touches on so many different aspects of the two characters life’s before hand and why they really don’t date. But I love they were fake boyfriend and girlfriend but in the back of both of their heads they secretly like each other but they did not know how to act of those feeling because of the event that happened in their past relationships. I love the slowing falls in love with each other and I love how they are both nerds at the heart.
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November 21, 2024
I'm so eternally grateful that this book fell into my life - sometimes there are just those books that you feel deep in your soul and connect with you, and Fumbled Into Love was one of those books for me. It's the type of book you read cuddled under a blanket, with a cup of tea, and just immerse yourself into a world of love, acceptance, found family, and laughter. (And then you go find the person you love and thank them for loving you for you)
I was reminded that love is sometimes chaotic, and messy, and anxious, and comfortable, and quiet, and so very worth it. That the love that is sometimes slow and steady is what consumes you in the end. The overarching theme of being accepted for who you are (quirks, passions, and all) just resonated so deeply for me. I love that we get these two 'nerdy' characters who find each other and stumble into this friendship and love. They aren't perfect, and they blurt things out, and mess up, and are self-conscious, and have real issues, and find love in puzzles, and tea, and label makers which just warmed my soul.
This book also had me laughing and smiling constantly - the friendships, the cat (oh lord, the cat), and the relationship were just *chefs kiss*. I could not stop the smiles or giggles over all the moments that made up this book and it made my heart so very happy.
On the flip side, I definitely had some happy tears. The love and friendship was just so realistic and wonderful that it got me right in my softest parts. I wanted to tenderly hold them in my hands and just be a part of the story.
I have not (yet) read the first two books in the series and was not lost. The book is written in perfectly for those that have both read and not read the others. I was able to pick up on everything I needed and it also convinced me to go back and read the first two. The writing is engaging, clear, and transports you into the story.
Overall, this is a highly recommend, 5 star, absolutely loved it, gave me all the feels book that I am so very grateful made its way into my life.
I received an eARC of this book, but the review is entirely my own.
I was reminded that love is sometimes chaotic, and messy, and anxious, and comfortable, and quiet, and so very worth it. That the love that is sometimes slow and steady is what consumes you in the end. The overarching theme of being accepted for who you are (quirks, passions, and all) just resonated so deeply for me. I love that we get these two 'nerdy' characters who find each other and stumble into this friendship and love. They aren't perfect, and they blurt things out, and mess up, and are self-conscious, and have real issues, and find love in puzzles, and tea, and label makers which just warmed my soul.
This book also had me laughing and smiling constantly - the friendships, the cat (oh lord, the cat), and the relationship were just *chefs kiss*. I could not stop the smiles or giggles over all the moments that made up this book and it made my heart so very happy.
On the flip side, I definitely had some happy tears. The love and friendship was just so realistic and wonderful that it got me right in my softest parts. I wanted to tenderly hold them in my hands and just be a part of the story.
I have not (yet) read the first two books in the series and was not lost. The book is written in perfectly for those that have both read and not read the others. I was able to pick up on everything I needed and it also convinced me to go back and read the first two. The writing is engaging, clear, and transports you into the story.
Overall, this is a highly recommend, 5 star, absolutely loved it, gave me all the feels book that I am so very grateful made its way into my life.
I received an eARC of this book, but the review is entirely my own.
November 23, 2024
This was the third book in the Mavericks series, but it stands strong on its own. The story unfolds beautifully, with enough background woven in to allow readers unfamiliar with the series to feel right at home.
This was my first read by Nicole Cuba, and after experiencing her captivating storytelling, I absolutely want more!
Deon, the nerdy NFL star quarterback, was an unexpected surprise. With his towering presence on the football field, it's fascinating to see his love for "Lord of the Rings," showcasing the layers beneath his tough exterior. Despite his fame and athletic prowess, Deon carries the weight of his past, which has led him to swear off dating entirely. His struggle between vulnerability and the desire for connection just makes me adore him.
On the other hand, we have Nathalie, whose life has been a series of unfulfilled romantic dreams. Having never experienced a real relationship or only casual flings, she finds herself waiting and wanting for that grand, sweeping romantic confession, she has experienced within her favorite novels.
I absolutely loved Deon and Nathalie; they completely captured my heart. Their witty banter, endearing quirks, and the genuine kindness they show to each other made them irresistible. The chemistry between them is palpable, and their interactions spark joy and laughter. Watching their relationship develop is like witnessing a beautiful dance, where both partners take turns leading and following, finding harmony in each other's lives.
This book was such a charming romantic comedy; it pulled at my heartstrings in the best way. The moments of laughter are plentiful, intertwined with heartfelt scenes that evoke a range of emotions, creating a delightful balance. Nicole truly excelled with this one! Her talent shines through in the vivid imagery and relatable dialogue that breathes life into the pages, making me want to savor every moment and wish for just one more chapter.
This was my first read by Nicole Cuba, and after experiencing her captivating storytelling, I absolutely want more!
Deon, the nerdy NFL star quarterback, was an unexpected surprise. With his towering presence on the football field, it's fascinating to see his love for "Lord of the Rings," showcasing the layers beneath his tough exterior. Despite his fame and athletic prowess, Deon carries the weight of his past, which has led him to swear off dating entirely. His struggle between vulnerability and the desire for connection just makes me adore him.
On the other hand, we have Nathalie, whose life has been a series of unfulfilled romantic dreams. Having never experienced a real relationship or only casual flings, she finds herself waiting and wanting for that grand, sweeping romantic confession, she has experienced within her favorite novels.
I absolutely loved Deon and Nathalie; they completely captured my heart. Their witty banter, endearing quirks, and the genuine kindness they show to each other made them irresistible. The chemistry between them is palpable, and their interactions spark joy and laughter. Watching their relationship develop is like witnessing a beautiful dance, where both partners take turns leading and following, finding harmony in each other's lives.
This book was such a charming romantic comedy; it pulled at my heartstrings in the best way. The moments of laughter are plentiful, intertwined with heartfelt scenes that evoke a range of emotions, creating a delightful balance. Nicole truly excelled with this one! Her talent shines through in the vivid imagery and relatable dialogue that breathes life into the pages, making me want to savor every moment and wish for just one more chapter.
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