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Near Miss
He’s not sure he’s ever been real. She’s not sure she’ll ever be whole again.
Beckett Davis has been many reliable, likeable, on track to be the most accurate kicker in professional football history, and multiple-time winner of made-up awards, like pro-athlete with the most beautiful smile.
He’s also spent a lifetime shouldering responsibilities that didn’t belong to him, but he doesn’t like to think about that. Until a missed kick makes him one of the most hated people in the city and lands him doing damage control as a volunteer in his least favourite a hospital.
But it’s where he meets her.
Greer Roberts deals in logic and absolutes. She spends her days performing surgery and staying behind carefully constructed boundaries that keep what’s left of her safe, even though she’s not sure how either of those things make her feel anymore. There is one thing she’s absolutely certain of, she doesn’t date. So it doesn’t matter that a downtrodden Beckett Davis ends up in the same elevator as her, and, in a moment of weakness, she invites him to volunteer with her patients.
She might see right through him, and he might understand her in a way that no one else ever has, but they’re just business acquaintances.
Until they’re not. And nothing scares her more than that.
Beckett Davis has been many reliable, likeable, on track to be the most accurate kicker in professional football history, and multiple-time winner of made-up awards, like pro-athlete with the most beautiful smile.
He’s also spent a lifetime shouldering responsibilities that didn’t belong to him, but he doesn’t like to think about that. Until a missed kick makes him one of the most hated people in the city and lands him doing damage control as a volunteer in his least favourite a hospital.
But it’s where he meets her.
Greer Roberts deals in logic and absolutes. She spends her days performing surgery and staying behind carefully constructed boundaries that keep what’s left of her safe, even though she’s not sure how either of those things make her feel anymore. There is one thing she’s absolutely certain of, she doesn’t date. So it doesn’t matter that a downtrodden Beckett Davis ends up in the same elevator as her, and, in a moment of weakness, she invites him to volunteer with her patients.
She might see right through him, and he might understand her in a way that no one else ever has, but they’re just business acquaintances.
Until they’re not. And nothing scares her more than that.
373 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 17, 2025
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January 10, 2025
Yalllllllllllllllllll. I cannot with this. I cannot stress how beautifully this love story was written. The portrayal of mental health? Amazing. The communication? Immaculate. The FMC? Brilliant, an icon, my idol. The MMC? There’s a fine line when it comes to romantic male leads for me. Having them be deep and emotional without getting the ick or suspending my belief. He’s so playful without it being his only trait. Multitudes, baby. These characters have them. This story has such a special place in my heart from Greer’s internal turmoil and family trauma to Beckett’s internal monologue and people pleasing. Every time I read, it felt like these people and places were being injected into my veins, I cannot stress enough how beautifully this was written. I was there.
February 27, 2025
⋆｡°✩ 3 ⭐️
*possible spoilers ahead* 💌
I liked this but also didn’t like it?..
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*possible spoilers ahead* 💌
I liked this but also didn’t like it?..
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January 29, 2025
2.5 Stars If he grins one more time…
February 6, 2025
This might just be my favorite book of Warren's.
I'm a sucker for a golden retriever man, and Beckett brought that energy one-hundred fold! He truly has a heart of gold, and it balances so well with Greer's edges. But the two of them together? SO FREAKING GOOD.
The number of quotable lines in this book is innumerable. Warren really drills into the emotions of the characters to the point you want to scream at them while also pulling them into a long hug. Greer's work as a transplant doctor and Beckett's job as a football kicker was also so well researched and described on the page.
DO NOT MISS reading this book (pun intended)!
I'm a sucker for a golden retriever man, and Beckett brought that energy one-hundred fold! He truly has a heart of gold, and it balances so well with Greer's edges. But the two of them together? SO FREAKING GOOD.
The number of quotable lines in this book is innumerable. Warren really drills into the emotions of the characters to the point you want to scream at them while also pulling them into a long hug. Greer's work as a transplant doctor and Beckett's job as a football kicker was also so well researched and described on the page.
DO NOT MISS reading this book (pun intended)!
November 2, 2025
beta read
Infinity stars 😩
They were perfect. That is all. 😭
Go read this ASAP!!!
audio reread 9/25:
Brandon Francis and Samantha Summers are an ELITE combo 👏🏼👏🏼
Infinity stars 😩
They were perfect. That is all. 😭
Go read this ASAP!!!
audio reread 9/25:
Brandon Francis and Samantha Summers are an ELITE combo 👏🏼👏🏼
February 23, 2025
DNF 60%
I tried I really did to get through it
Holy pick me boy my goodness
I wouldnt be surprised if he goes shouting IM SO UGLY unironically at some point or EVERYONE HATES ME
wahhhh wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah- every single thing he said
And the girl OMG I couldnt stand her. You have the right to regret something you did but nobody made her do it. It was not stolen from her so she needs to stop acting like it was. Both of the main characters were some of the most annoying I have read about.
They guy:
I think I DNF it because if I had to read the words, "Lazy grin" or, "signature grin" One more time I think I would jump off a bridge.
I hate people whose only humor is 'self deprecating' jokes when they are really just fishing for compliments like bro shut up nobody cares you're a nobody and your job is stupid
"I got good at a stupid thing" "It's not really a job" But then he goes on and on about how hard it is and how much more work he puts in then everyone else blahblahblah
Also when he brought a huge flower setup to her work I wanted to throw up like she specifically told you that she is uncomfortable with relationships and wants to strictly stay friends what are you doing
PLEASE shut up about your Gatorade commercial you're so self-absorbed it's embarrassing
This is every single one of his lines, "Heh... I just put this lazy grin on my face to mask my dark interior thoughts that nobody knows about because nobody cares about me... Heh... I have it so hard... I'm a 6'4 white male pro athlete that is unbelievably rich and hot... (Try being an influencer for a day. Try it) I slid my lazy grin up once again UWU, 'god my job is so stupid and useless' I say as a super funny joke, why doesn't she laugh??? Wow... She must see through me... What? I thought this day would never come... I have to break every single one of her boundaries and push to be more than friends now!!!"
The girl:
Girl. please get your life together. "Nobody understands me ugh I can't date anybody or have any friendships with guys because my dad drove me of a bridge a few years ago and I had to donate my liver to him' Correlation where?
Yes, that is very very traumatic and horrible to go through, but she is just annoying like it's ok to have an open mind
I don't have a lot to say because I already forgot how she acts but I feel bad for anyone who has to put up with her
Also why would you go out to dinner with bile in your hair?
And the first move moment in the coat closet was SO FORCED. Her character would NOT make a joke like that seriously ever. I was not expecting it at all because it was so random and early in the book.
I tried I really did to get through it
Holy pick me boy my goodness
I wouldnt be surprised if he goes shouting IM SO UGLY unironically at some point or EVERYONE HATES ME
wahhhh wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah- every single thing he said
And the girl OMG I couldnt stand her. You have the right to regret something you did but nobody made her do it. It was not stolen from her so she needs to stop acting like it was. Both of the main characters were some of the most annoying I have read about.
They guy:
I think I DNF it because if I had to read the words, "Lazy grin" or, "signature grin" One more time I think I would jump off a bridge.
I hate people whose only humor is 'self deprecating' jokes when they are really just fishing for compliments like bro shut up nobody cares you're a nobody and your job is stupid
"I got good at a stupid thing" "It's not really a job" But then he goes on and on about how hard it is and how much more work he puts in then everyone else blahblahblah
Also when he brought a huge flower setup to her work I wanted to throw up like she specifically told you that she is uncomfortable with relationships and wants to strictly stay friends what are you doing
PLEASE shut up about your Gatorade commercial you're so self-absorbed it's embarrassing
This is every single one of his lines, "Heh... I just put this lazy grin on my face to mask my dark interior thoughts that nobody knows about because nobody cares about me... Heh... I have it so hard... I'm a 6'4 white male pro athlete that is unbelievably rich and hot... (Try being an influencer for a day. Try it) I slid my lazy grin up once again UWU, 'god my job is so stupid and useless' I say as a super funny joke, why doesn't she laugh??? Wow... She must see through me... What? I thought this day would never come... I have to break every single one of her boundaries and push to be more than friends now!!!"
The girl:
Girl. please get your life together. "Nobody understands me ugh I can't date anybody or have any friendships with guys because my dad drove me of a bridge a few years ago and I had to donate my liver to him' Correlation where?
Yes, that is very very traumatic and horrible to go through, but she is just annoying like it's ok to have an open mind
I don't have a lot to say because I already forgot how she acts but I feel bad for anyone who has to put up with her
Also why would you go out to dinner with bile in your hair?
And the first move moment in the coat closet was SO FORCED. Her character would NOT make a joke like that seriously ever. I was not expecting it at all because it was so random and early in the book.
January 21, 2025
TW: mentions of GOT: The Red Wedding
rip robb
rip robb
March 25, 2025
Did nothing but piss me off
July 23, 2025
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆.
Near Miss by Haley Warren is like a wild ride from start to finish. The suspense? Absolutely insane.
And the best part? It’s SO easy to read. Like, you’ll be flying through pages before you even realize what’s happening. The chapters are quick, the writing’s super smooth, and it’s like the book just keeps pulling you in deeper and deeper. You might even find yourself staying up late just to finish because you NEED to know what happens next.
Overall, this book was exactly what I needed—especially after 3rd book of Dirty Air, which just wasn’t it for me. Near Miss was the perfect switch-up: gripping, fast, and genuinely thrilling. If you love psychological thrillers that keep your heart racing and your mind spinning, this one’s definitely worth picking up!
Near Miss by Haley Warren is like a wild ride from start to finish. The suspense? Absolutely insane.
And the best part? It’s SO easy to read. Like, you’ll be flying through pages before you even realize what’s happening. The chapters are quick, the writing’s super smooth, and it’s like the book just keeps pulling you in deeper and deeper. You might even find yourself staying up late just to finish because you NEED to know what happens next.
Overall, this book was exactly what I needed—especially after 3rd book of Dirty Air, which just wasn’t it for me. Near Miss was the perfect switch-up: gripping, fast, and genuinely thrilling. If you love psychological thrillers that keep your heart racing and your mind spinning, this one’s definitely worth picking up!
January 19, 2025
This book was a really easy read. I found the two main characters to be very spineless and like putty. They were stepped all over by their families and seemed to never stand up for themselves. Multiple times throughout the book they thought about standing up for themselves in the moment and had great things to say, yet never opened their mouth. There is also a lot of inner dialogue in the book. There were quite a few times where in the middle of a conversation, someone would have a conversation inside their own head, spanning 3+ pages. Then when it went back to the conversation, I couldn’t remember what was happening.
3 ⭐️
3 ⭐️
April 10, 2025
“I don’t mean to fall in love with her. I try pretty hard not to, actually. I can’t be certain when it happened, but if someone cuts me open when I die, I’d guess it might be written there on the inside of me.”
February 6, 2025
loved their slow love
October 10, 2025
Such a beautifully worded love story that fell a bit short with my 5 star rating unfortunately only due to its pacing. It was a slow burn, which are my jam, but the molasses like pacing made it a slooow, slow burn that I would have started skimming through if it weren’t for how beautiful the author writes descriptions of places and of their feelings. Just lovely really. A lot of the pacing I felt had to do with both our mc’s redundant inner monologues. I felt badly for both Beckett and Greer, their family issues, though different in nature, leave them both feeling unseen by those who love them most. Really heartbreaking back stories for them both, though our MMC is the one who falls first, the fmc isn’t too much far behind. They were both hard nuts to crack but once Greer gave in to her feelings, at first the physical then finally the emotional ones, their HEA came soon after and was worth the small bit of a 3rd act breakup we get.
February 2, 2025
3.5⭐️
on another day i feel like i could have really liked this. there were so many parts where the writing was almost poetic maybe? not sure if that’s the best way to describe it but can’t think of how to other than probably beautiful. it was quite different from other stuff i’ve read and maybe i wasn’t really in the right mental space to appreciate it properly. but there were definitely parts that felt more like telling and describing than showing. i think at parts i didn’t really feel that connected to the characters because of this and it just felt a bit off at times.
it was very complex in terms of the characters feelings towards their past traumas and their grief which was really interesting to read. again quite different from other books i’ve read and the author definitely didn’t shy away keeping all of that very real, even if it came across a bit harsh or displayed the more ugly side of grief. i did appreciate that and was a very interesting dynamic in the story to see unfold and start to heal.
i could see why some people love this book and would say it’s worth a read even tho it wasn’t my personal favourite.
on another day i feel like i could have really liked this. there were so many parts where the writing was almost poetic maybe? not sure if that’s the best way to describe it but can’t think of how to other than probably beautiful. it was quite different from other stuff i’ve read and maybe i wasn’t really in the right mental space to appreciate it properly. but there were definitely parts that felt more like telling and describing than showing. i think at parts i didn’t really feel that connected to the characters because of this and it just felt a bit off at times.
it was very complex in terms of the characters feelings towards their past traumas and their grief which was really interesting to read. again quite different from other books i’ve read and the author definitely didn’t shy away keeping all of that very real, even if it came across a bit harsh or displayed the more ugly side of grief. i did appreciate that and was a very interesting dynamic in the story to see unfold and start to heal.
i could see why some people love this book and would say it’s worth a read even tho it wasn’t my personal favourite.
January 17, 2025
Infinity stars. ♾️
Haley Warren, the rom-traum queen, did it again. She destroyed my soul with these complicated and messy characters while also stitching it back up in this emotionally driven rom-traum. She weaves together a story about two flawed humans who are trying their best to survive the tough life that the world has tossed them into.
I love that we get to see both sides of Greer and Beckett—the ugly parts and the parts that make us feel seen as readers. We watch them slowly fall for each other as a potential couple while also learning to love who they are separately: perfectly imperfect humans.
They make each other fight to be the best versions of themselves that they can be, and I think it’s such a beautiful thing to watch come to life on the page.
If you enjoy characters who make you laugh, cry, scream, and swoon (looking at you, Beck!), a romance that feels like being seen, and an emotionally driven plot that isn’t afraid to embrace the messiness of life (Warren’s specialty in my opinion), then this is definitely the book for you.
Haley Warren, the rom-traum queen, did it again. She destroyed my soul with these complicated and messy characters while also stitching it back up in this emotionally driven rom-traum. She weaves together a story about two flawed humans who are trying their best to survive the tough life that the world has tossed them into.
I love that we get to see both sides of Greer and Beckett—the ugly parts and the parts that make us feel seen as readers. We watch them slowly fall for each other as a potential couple while also learning to love who they are separately: perfectly imperfect humans.
They make each other fight to be the best versions of themselves that they can be, and I think it’s such a beautiful thing to watch come to life on the page.
If you enjoy characters who make you laugh, cry, scream, and swoon (looking at you, Beck!), a romance that feels like being seen, and an emotionally driven plot that isn’t afraid to embrace the messiness of life (Warren’s specialty in my opinion), then this is definitely the book for you.
July 22, 2025
holy crapp, this was so beautifully written I couldn’t put it down… the emotional ride you go on is incredible.. sobbed my eyes towards the end there. I have so many quotes I want to highlight but I just need to process my feelings first 😩🫶🏻😪
May 23, 2025
DNF @ 52%
I wanted soooo badly to like this, but I just couldn’t. The author puts wayyyy to much emphasis on how “likeable and reliable” the mmc is, to the point where every page there’s a comment about him being likeable and putting on that fake, likeable grin, blah blah blah. I just wish she’d SHOW us how likeable he was instead of writing it out every few paragraphs. (I realize I used the word likeable so many times just now, but the authors has me beat lol)
Furthermore, as a huge sports fan I can understand the high emotions when your fav player messes up and costs the team the game, I do not, however, understand the amount of hate the mmc was getting, for no reason!! One kick doesn’t lose the game, the series of events and lack of performance from the team as a whole does. So the fact people were throwing things at him and harassing him long after the season was done just doesn’t feel realistic to me.
I wanted to finish this book to see where it was going to go, but I found myself wanting to skip whole paragraphs and that was when I knew it was time to throw in the towel.
(I did give this book an extra star because it was set in Toronto)
I wanted soooo badly to like this, but I just couldn’t. The author puts wayyyy to much emphasis on how “likeable and reliable” the mmc is, to the point where every page there’s a comment about him being likeable and putting on that fake, likeable grin, blah blah blah. I just wish she’d SHOW us how likeable he was instead of writing it out every few paragraphs. (I realize I used the word likeable so many times just now, but the authors has me beat lol)
Furthermore, as a huge sports fan I can understand the high emotions when your fav player messes up and costs the team the game, I do not, however, understand the amount of hate the mmc was getting, for no reason!! One kick doesn’t lose the game, the series of events and lack of performance from the team as a whole does. So the fact people were throwing things at him and harassing him long after the season was done just doesn’t feel realistic to me.
I wanted to finish this book to see where it was going to go, but I found myself wanting to skip whole paragraphs and that was when I knew it was time to throw in the towel.
(I did give this book an extra star because it was set in Toronto)
January 17, 2025
Warren does not miss in NEAR MISS. 🤭
Grey’s Anatomy AND football? Yes, please! In her latest novel, Warren once again introduces us to two amazing, emotionally damaged characters who immediately jump off the page. Greer is a feisty black cat surgeon, while Beckett is a golden retriever professional football player. Their chemistry is apparent from the beginning, and the simultaneous healing they find in one another is a special brand of soft love magic. I absolutely adored these two!
Read if you like:
🏈 Football
🩺 Medical Romance
🌞 Reverse Grumpy Sunshine
💜 Healing
🛁 Eloquent Steam
Grey’s Anatomy AND football? Yes, please! In her latest novel, Warren once again introduces us to two amazing, emotionally damaged characters who immediately jump off the page. Greer is a feisty black cat surgeon, while Beckett is a golden retriever professional football player. Their chemistry is apparent from the beginning, and the simultaneous healing they find in one another is a special brand of soft love magic. I absolutely adored these two!
Read if you like:
🏈 Football
🩺 Medical Romance
🌞 Reverse Grumpy Sunshine
💜 Healing
🛁 Eloquent Steam
February 10, 2025
??? Um am I the only person who is not woke???
I’m so confused with Greer’s trauma. I literally googled and asked my doctor friends if it’s a real thing. Greer is extremely annoying with her “poor me” mentality and her constant explanations honestly didn’t make any sense. AT ALL.
The only redeeming factor was Beckett and even then the repetition of his inner dialogue - omg I wanted to hit both of them multiple times on their heads.
I’m so confused with Greer’s trauma. I literally googled and asked my doctor friends if it’s a real thing. Greer is extremely annoying with her “poor me” mentality and her constant explanations honestly didn’t make any sense. AT ALL.
The only redeeming factor was Beckett and even then the repetition of his inner dialogue - omg I wanted to hit both of them multiple times on their heads.
December 22, 2025
4.5 — GOODNESS THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING 😭 the relationship between Greer and Beckett was so raw and beautiful to read about omg im going to kms I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!
January 22, 2025
Erm yeaaaaah… this book was aight ig 🤷🏻♀️
February 11, 2025
this was such a surprise! not really a fan of medical stuff and nfl is one of the few sports i don't care for, but i fell in love with this! i need a beckett stat, lol. but seriously both greer and beckett where such strong characters. i loved them individually and together. there was so much in this that hit close to home and i related a lot. will definitely be keeping an eye on whatever haley warren does next!
August 22, 2025
4.5⭐️
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it’s so different from the typical sports romance with cartoon covers that you’d typically expect.
The pacing was amazing, and each character was fleshed out and much more than just their romantic interactions which I loved. It’s definitely more about a deeper emotional connection than lust which many authors seem to not be able to grasp and do well in both aspects but this one does.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it’s so different from the typical sports romance with cartoon covers that you’d typically expect.
The pacing was amazing, and each character was fleshed out and much more than just their romantic interactions which I loved. It’s definitely more about a deeper emotional connection than lust which many authors seem to not be able to grasp and do well in both aspects but this one does.
February 5, 2025
mal bissi komplexere charaktere als bei anderen ku büchern. war sehr viel avoidence, fand aber den healing (psychologen) arc gut. würd gerne 3,5 sterne geben
February 10, 2025
4.5!!!
this was so cute, sweet & beautiful!!! i loved this!!!!
this was so cute, sweet & beautiful!!! i loved this!!!!
August 4, 2025
dnf 😞 it was really boring and repetitive
February 2, 2025
I am so glad I picked this up because this book made me feel so much. Beckett and Greer were made for each other, and the way this story lets us fall in love with them slowly and effortlessly? Incredible. I’ll be thinking about them for a long time.
5/5
5/5
January 29, 2025
3.7⭐️
Beckett💕💕
Beckett💕💕
February 19, 2025
I really wanted to love this but I almost DNF 😭
February 16, 2025
Just ehh.
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