Get ready to meet the O’Ryan family—a clan bound by loyalty, love, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. On and off the field, they tackle trauma, passion, and the kind of chemistry that can’t be coached.
Sutton:
I’ve spent my whole life on a tennis court—not at boardroom tables or football games.
So when my dad asks me to be new general manager of the Austin Armadillos, I need to prove I belong here, not just as the owner’s daughter, but as the woman capable of saving this team.
What I don’t expect is for the nameless man I kissed in Denver to be the starting quarterback with a daring smile and lips that disintegrates more than my resolve.
Greyson:
Pressure doesn’t scare me. Never has. But getting traded to a struggling team feels more like a punishment than a fresh start—especially when my brother’s the head coach. Both of our careers are squarely on every decision and throw I make.
And then there’s Sutton Anders. She’s the owner’s daughter, my new boss, and the woman I’ve thought about since Denver. She’s the best thing about this trade… and the most dangerous. Sutton’s off-limits for every reason that matters, but staying away just isn’t possible.
With my future—and hers—at stake, am I risking too much for a shot at love? Or is Sutton the one game I can’t afford to lose?
I saw this book in a mail I received and ARC sign ups were still open for it. I said that I should give it a chance, always loving to discover new authors, especially the ones who write sports romance🥰. Thank you so much Kristin for accepting me for this ARC!
Greyson O'Ryan, the incredible talented quarterback, had a pretty bad game which changed everything. Sutton Anders, one gorgeous tennis player, might have played a role in that when she stole his attention and, from then on, he was keen on being with her. But things were super complicated with them and they couldn't be more, no matter how much they wanted to. The secretsy of everything regarding them was super exciting to follow, loving the chemistry they had even from their first encounter.
I loved that this story had multiple topics included, not only the forbidden romance part, touching some pretty sensitive subjects about mental health or the loss of a family member. I liked the fact that Greyson's family were often in the center of the story, bringing a fun side to this book and they were also a very lovely support for Greyson. I just couldn't ignore how addicted Greyson and Sutton were to each other and the fact that they weren't able to keep their hands for themselves, even though they risked a lot by being close to each other. That brought a bit of angst to this story, which I always like!
Honestly, I didn't know what to expect from this book, never reading something by this author before, but I was surprised in the best way possible by this one, not being able to put pause on it. I craved to read more and more, being super captivated by the complicated story of our protagonists.
This was a really good sports romance. there was some tension and mystery. I liked the characters as well as the storyline. there were several spicy scenes for spice readers. I definitely recommend this to sports romance readers this was a really good one!
I devoured this book! Sutton and Greyson were just perfect in every single way. They had one perfect electric kiss they couldn’t forget in a club and didn’t see each other again. Greyson was traded to Texas and is now playing for his brother. Sutton is now retired from playing tennis after an injury and her father decided to buy a NFL team and wants her to manage it. And when she meet the coach and new star qb, in walks the sexy man she shared the kiss with. Now the two are fighting off feelings because she is now the boss and it’s forbidden. But there is a connection and they are drawn to one another. But they both have some secrets from the past. Greyson has never been in love, he was always told, when you know you know, and with Sutton, she’s the one. She is worth the risk. And Sutton can’t stay away, she is drawn to him, he makes her feel safe like no one has before. It’s beautiful, sweet, spicy, heartfelt, and great banter. And throw in a little twist of a mystery blackmail.
Great first in series. You will fall in love with Greyson and Sutton. Greyson O’Ryan is a football player for the Austin Armadillos. Sutton is a retired professional tennis player who just started a job as the General Manager of the Armadillos. The met 1 night when Greyson still played for Denver and Sutton was still playing tennis. Greyson couldn’t get Sutton out of his mind so when they both ended up in Austin he was determined to win Sutton over even if he had to agree to a secret relationship. The attraction and chemistry between made it impossible to stay apart. This is a slow burn, spicy, football romance with a bit of suspense.
****There are some trigger warnings for the mention of a few deep subjects such as loss of family members, abuse, depression, and attempted suicide.
This is my opinion and has not been influenced by anyone.
I typically don't spend a lot of time with football, whether it is real-life or fiction, so I may have had to go on a deep dive and learn some things just like Sutton 🤣. One of my favorite things about a book series is when they are based on a family, especially a family that is easy to love, and the O'Ryan Clan is definitely easy to love. Greyson and Sutton have such a wonderful build-up and really are wonderful when they finally get together. I thought I had the story figured out (because I like the spoil things for myself 🤦♀️), but thankfully, Kristin kept me on my toes and still surprised me at the end.
This story is about Greyson and Sutton. Sutton plays tennis and Greyson plays football and he moves back home and plays for rhe Austin Armadillos has their new quarterback but come to find out Sutton's dad bought them.
Not going to give much away but so good. Really enjoyed their story... I highly recommend this book and this author.
I received an ARC copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest voluntary review. Sutton and Greyson...swoon. I really loved these two together. I really enjoyed this story and am excited about being the first book in the new series.
Greyson was still soaking in the thrill of the crowd's chants of 'QB' as he and his teammates were being led to the VIP section of the club. Having enough of all the groupies, he and another teammate head to the main bar and dance floor for a breather.
She first grabs his attention when they pass in the elevator and she shows no recognition of hin being a famous quarterback, but he can't take his eyes off of her as she and her friend hit the dance floor.
Mesmerized by her, he comes up behind and asks if they could dance. The second their eyes meet and their bodies sway, he is lost. When his teammate grabbed him for an SOS with one of their teammates, all he had was her first name. Sutton.
But the laugh is on him. Management were dismantling the team and instead of trading based on stats, he was traded to free them of his salary. Now he was leaving Denver to head to Texas where he will be closer to his family. To a new team coached by his brother.
Sutton is still trying to absorb the bomb her dad dropped on her, when she looks up to see his new guests. The coach and quarterback of the football team he wants her to manage. Only to meet the eyes of the man she hadn't been able to stop thinking about since he left her standing on the dance floor months ago in Denver.
I loved this book! It is very well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable. Although this is book one of the series, I highly recommend that you read the prequel which is the story of his brother, JD.
This book is action-packed, sizzling hot with a mix of suspense and danger. If you love sports romance, you will love anything by Kristin Lee. Her stories and characters will grab you from page one.
Wow Boy, Greyson is a smitten kitten for Sutton and I'm here for it. 🤩
I loved the whole family dynamic of the O'Ryans. Five siblings, one Dad, six very different personalities and lots of love and lots of grief and hurt in this family to overcome. I cannot wait for the next books in this series and to see what struggles await all the O'Ryan siblings in their (not so soon?!) future..
Sutton is such a headstrong and loving person, who struggles hard with her self confidence after everything she had to live through..
Greyson and Sutton show you that love is not just a feeling and then it's done but it's a commitment to you and your significant other and that you have to fight for it.. sometimes you even have to fight dirty.
I loved the book and their relationship dynamic. I cannot wait for the next book. 🤩😊
4/5 ⭐️
2/5 🌶
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was my first book by this author and I really loved it. Greyson is the QB for the Denver team and while out one night he shares a dance, a kiss and now Greyson can't get Sutton out of his mind. Soon he is traded to his brother's team in Austin and who just happens to be the new general manager is none other than the girl that is living in his head. Sutton has retired from playing professional tennis and is living back home coaching young tennis players. One morning at breakfast her father surprises her that he has bought the football team and wants her to be the general manager. Greyson and Sutton know it's forbidden for them to act on their feelings, but they can't stop themselves and I loved every minute of their story!!! Can't wait for more from this family and series!
This book wrecked me in the best possible way. I felt all the feelings from page 1 until the end. At first I had a hard time getting a good feel for the book but by chapter 6, I was in for a ride! Greyson and Sutton's story had me instantly invested in them as characters. By chapter 23, I couldn't put it down and was quickly finding myself theorizing what was going to happen and hoping for a happy ever after for these characters. They had wonderful chemistry together that felt so evident in the words that Kristin used while writing these two. I felt that Greyson had great character development and really came into his own realizing how important family is to everyday life. Sutton also had personal growth in trusting others. I enjoyed the heck out of this book and wish that there was more to read of their story because I didn't want to leave these characters!
Sutton is a remarkable character! Going from Pro Tennis, to managing an NFL Football team? That takes some hard work and dedication. Especially with how she studied the entire sport, and made sure she knew everything she could about the sport and her players. That one "play" she makes is genius! So yeah - she's definitely a Boss Babe!
And then you get Greyson. Going from searching for the best kiss of his life, so have her be his BOSS. It's a tough situation. But he dealt with it well, and respected her and her position, while still making her feel like a woman, and showing her true respect and love. It was *chef's kiss*
I loved every minute of this story. Giggled at the close calls, and sighed into the romance. Glorious! And I'm excited to see where this series will go...
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I absolutely loved Grayson and Sutton's story. And I loved Paulina. I was curious how the second chance worked and it was perfect. The chemistry was good and it was well written.
“Broken Play” is the first book in “The O'Ryan Family Series.” Greyson O'Ryan is the star quarterback for the Austin Armadillos. Sutton Anders is a retired professional tennis player. After becoming AFC Conference Champions with Denver, the team are at Hillenbrand's celebrating, a beautiful woman the dance floor captures his attention….”I take her lips with mine. This woman in the champagne-colored dress, which shows only her long legs, returns my kiss with sweet but sensual strokes. One hand is on my neck and the other on my forearm, making small movements. It may sound cliché, but I feel a connection to this confident, classy woman.” Then he is called away on a team emergency and then she is gone….he cannot get her out of his head!
After a less than stellar performance in the Super Bowl, Denver trades Greyson to the Austin Armadillos, where his brother JD is the coach, the youngest in NFL history. “Damn, is there no loyalty in sports? I won a Super Bowl and the MVP for Denver a few seasons ago.”
Sutton’s dad has just purchased a football team - the Austin Armadillos and he wants her to be the General Manager. “I laugh. "You're kidding, right? I know absolutely nothing about football. I've watched a handful of games in my life." In walks the coach and the new Quarterback, Greyson O'Ryan. “…. the moment I see one of them, something electric skitters down my spine. Our eyes lock and, for a split second, the memory of dim lights, pulsing music, and the rush of a forbidden kiss takes me back to that night in Denver.” Greyson realises that “It's the woman from the nightclub the weekend we won the conference championship. How do I know? I could never forget her eyes and lips.”
The woman of his dreams, the woman he has obsessed about, is now his new boss and off limits! With the help of JD and Greyson, they help Sutton get up to speed with the lingo, the plays, what and whom the team requires to win. Sutton excels and see things that they don’t - together they aim for the Austin Armadillos to win the big one! The more time that they spend together, the closer Greyson and Sutton become. How long can they fight the mutual attraction? Will they give the chance of happiness a go? With both their careers at stake, is a chance at love worth it?
“He laces his fingers with mine, and I close my eyes, wondering how long we can keep this secret safe. Or how long before someone knocks on the glass and the whole world changes.”
You will fall in love with Greyson and Sutton, hoping that everything with work out for them and they have a future together. Once I started reading, I could not put this book down! At times you will laugh, you will cry, get angry and frustrated - most of all, you will love the twists! This book will charm “the pants off you” and leave you going back for more.
Once again Kristin does not disappoint! This is a lovely book that will keep you hooked! It has fun, laughs, intrigue, twists that you do not expect, and physical attraction. I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful love story, with all the ups, the downs, the friendship, the heartaches and most of all, what love can overcome 💗 From page to page, chapter to chapter, from cover to cover - you will enjoy this beautiful story! This book will not disappoint! Highly recommended 😊
I went into this book with pretty low expectations, so I was genuinely surprised—in the best way. I was expecting something average, maybe even a bit amateurish in terms of story and writing. Instead, I got a beautifully written, emotionally engaging romance.
The book opens by introducing Greyson as a cocky, womanizing NFL player who heads to a club with his teammate looking for a hookup. That’s where he meets Sutton. They share one earth-shattering kiss—and that’s it. But that single moment lingers.
Greyson can’t get Sutton out of his mind, and the distraction ends up costing him an important game. Meanwhile, Sutton suffers an injury that forces her into early retirement, also due to a moment of distraction. Fast forward, Sutton lands a new job as the general manager of an NFL team… and Greyson gets traded there. Suddenly, she’s his boss. That alone creates immediate tension, because a relationship between them would be wildly unprofessional.
The story focuses on Greyson’s relentless (but not overbearing) pursuit of Sutton, despite knowing how complicated—and potentially damaging—it could be. Sutton, on the other hand, carries a lot of emotional baggage, which makes her understandably hesitant to risk her career and her heart. The push-and-pull dynamic, mostly driven by Sutton’s internal conflict, is handled really well. It never feels repetitive or forced. Her concerns feel valid, and the emotional pacing feels realistic.
What I truly struggled with, though, was Sutton’s so-called best friend—and her ex.
Overall, though, the romance between Greyson and Sutton was compelling, heartfelt, and surprisingly mature. Despite my frustrations with the side drama, the core love story was beautifully done—and that’s what ultimately made the book such a good surprise for me.
Greyson and Sutton's chemistry was off the charts!
BROKEN PLAY from Author Kristin Lee is the first book in her new series of sports romance featuring the O’Ryan Family where the brothers are uber-talented footballers. Once again, she treated her readers to a book that combined humour, heat and romance into such a perfect blend that I will tell all who will listen, that for me, it was guaranteed great reading.
Ms Lee's writing talent meant that even though BROKEN PLAY could be considered a slow burn, it seemed to move fast and I got way further through the book than first thought before things got hella spicy, but let me tell you, the banter between our characters was spot on! I loved hearing from both Greyson and Sutton, and the written chemistry was on fire 🔥🔥🔥where they both had immediate bodily reactions when they first touched in the nightclub. Sutton was the first woman to have had such a visceral effect on Greyson and ironically dressed in more clothes than the usual girlie hanger-on-ers.
Greyson is a thoughtful leader and top-notch Quarterback who loves the game and ensures all on his team feel included and valued. He'd been traded from his Denver team to the Austin Armadillos after a few off games to finish out the season and there'd been much speculation that a mystery woman from a nightclub had been the cause.
I loved Sutton's character. She'd faced a potentially career ending injury and moved near to her dad to coach tennis. Unbeknown to her, he'd purchased a stadium and a football team, the Austin Armadillos and asked her to manage it. By now you're seeing the tropes emanating off this story in spades!
Forbidden boss employee relationship, he falls first, found family, past secrets, sports trope, she's-the-one, it's all there making it easy for you to fall in love with their story, just like I did. Greyson is just a gorgeous man and Sutton is perfect for him. 5-Star-romance-spicy-football-read 🩶💛✦
Wow, what an awesome story! It’s refreshing to read a romance that blends two very different sports — football and tennis — a team sport and an individual one. Kristin Lee weaves them beautifully into a heartfelt, layered romance that gives you deeper insight into what drives each character, what they’ve endured, and the kind of support systems that shaped them.
Greyson, an NFL quarterback, is traded back to his hometown team — the one coached by his brother. Sutton, a former singles tennis player turned coach, suddenly finds herself stepping into a new world when her father buys Greyson’s team and appoints her as the new manager.
Unbeknownst to them, Sutton and Greyson had shared a connection months earlier after meeting at a club — a spark cut short before either learned who the other truly was. Their reunion, under these unexpected circumstances, reignites that chemistry and connection in a powerful way.
Sutton is strong and determined but still battles her insecurities. Greyson, outwardly confident and charming, conceals his vulnerabilities behind his easy banter. He’s resilient, shaped by his experiences and surrounded by an amazing family and loyal friends.
Lee takes readers on an emotional journey — from the challenges of building a football team to the personal growth both characters experience as they learn to trust, love, and open up. The relationship between Greyson and Sutton is hot and intense, yet also tender and deeply emotional.
There are twists that test them, moments of loss and vulnerability, but also humor, chemistry, and raw authenticity. Broken Play is a heartfelt second-chance romance that perfectly balances passion, emotion, and the thrill of the game. I cannot wait to for more from this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I devoured this book in one sitting—it hooked me from the first page. The combination of football, family secrets, and forbidden romance between Sutton and Greyson was everything I wanted. I loved the O’Ryan brothers’ dynamic and the way Sutton was determined to prove herself in a world that didn’t automatically take her seriously. Greyson’s POV during the games was another highlight—you really feel the pressure he’s under, but also his vulnerability and heart.
That said, there were some things that pulled me out of the story.
⚠️ Spoilers Below ⚠️
One major issue for me was Sutton’s ex. We’re told he was abusive, but later in the book he seems to have completely changed his behavior without any mention of therapy, accountability, or real growth. From experience and awareness of abusive cycles, this felt unrealistic and glossed over. Abusers don’t just “flip a switch” and stop being abusive because the plot needs them to. It left me unsettled, especially since survivors may find that portrayal dismissive or even triggering.
Another small note: Sutton being Swedish only comes up much later (around Chapter 11) through Greyson’s POV, which felt like an odd detail to drop in so late. Also, her backstory with her mom is touched on but never fully fleshed out—I wanted more depth there.
Still, I really enjoyed the central romance and the found-family vibes. Sutton and Greyson’s chemistry was strong, the banter was fun, and the mix of trauma, healing, and second chances gave it emotional weight. With a little more attention to certain sensitive topics, this could’ve been a five-star read for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
This book was such a delight! I loved both Greyson and Sutton! They had some serious chemistry between them. The forbidden part mixed with Greyson trying to come to terms with a new team, being with his family again, and Sutton learning a new sport while trying to make the right decision for the team. Sutton was a professional tennis player and it was all she ever knew until now.. Her dad bought a professional football team and needs someone he can trust to run the team. She's in a new position but that honestly lets her see things a different way and helps her create the best team. When it comes to Greyson though, she can't help and fall for him. He's charming and shows her how good a relationship can be. The sneaky around is hot but they have to be careful with people lurking around. I love the friendship she has with Anna and she gets the healing she so desperately needed with her ex. Greyson has known football but he's also a broken. He lost his mom along with his siblings but with his football career, he hasn't always been around. This is his chance to make it right with them. The O'Ryan family is definitely one that will you rallying around and knows how to protect one another when it is needed. Greyson struggles with being traded and dealing with his brother as his coach but the more he is around the guys, the magic starts to happen and you can sense that things will fall into place. He is definitely a golden retriever hero. He leaves a football game to protect his girl and takes her to his special place all while juggling football. These two are just perfect for each other and I absolutely adored this book and the characters in it!
Omg I absolutely loved this! I love a good football sports romance!
Sports romance 🏈 Workplace forbidden romance Slow burn He falls first Second chance Secret relationship (sneaking around) Found family General manager/ tennis player x pro QB football player Owners daughter
“Your scars are your strength. Your brokenness is your beauty. And when you’re ready, I’m here to listen.”
Greyson and Sutton meet (and have a hot steamy electrifying dance mind you) and Greyson can’t get her out of his head. She’s all he can think about. And he’s distracted from his profession as a pro QB and messes up the most important game of his career. Getting him traded to another team.
Sutton is a professional tennis player but after an injury she decides to retire from the pros. At a crossroads in life she doesn’t know what to do next. Until her father decides to purchase an NFL team and asks her to be the teams general manager. Once she accepts, to her shock she finds Greyson is on the team who very much still wants her! The tension and their chemistry was electric, the build up was perfect! Their secret relationship trying to navigate that and their feelings things get messy. I love how they support each other and having each others back. I absolutely can’t wait for the next book!! Sign me up 😍😍
Kristin Lee kicks off her brand-new sports romance series, The O’Ryan Family, with an unforgettable start. Broken Play is a second-chance, owner’s-daughter football romance that delivers the perfect blend of passion, family, and heart.
Sutton has built her life around tennis, but one stolen kiss with a stranger has stayed with her far longer than she expected. Returning home, she finds herself stepping into big shoes—running her father’s football team, the Austin Armadillos. The last thing she anticipates is coming face-to-face with the man behind that kiss.
Grayson’s world has been turned upside down—traded to a struggling team and struggling with hidden scars of his own. The one bright spark? His new boss is the woman he hasn’t been able to shake from his memory. Sparks fly instantly, but tangled emotions, unresolved pain, and undeniable attraction make their journey anything but easy.
With sizzling chemistry, heartfelt emotion, and the promise of family ties that run deep, Kristin Lee weaves a story that keeps you hooked from the first page to the last. Broken Play isn’t just about love on the field—it’s about finding the courage to heal, to fight for what matters, and to take a second chance when life hands it to you. Sutton and Grayson’s story wraps up beautifully, leaving you both satisfied and desperate for the next O’Ryan family romance.
🏈Owner's Daughter 🎾General Manager x Player 🏈Retired Tennis Pro 🎾Secret Relationship 🏈Found Family 🎾Blackmail
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Greyson & Sutton have the most perfect meet cute at a club & share the perfect kiss. Too bad that's all it is, as he's called away for a teammate emergency, but that kiss lingered in both of their minds for months until they meet up again and in a different city.
Sutton is basically forced to retire from professional tennis and takes up coaching at a kid's camp, after a major injury, but something is still missing. This is when she learns her father has purchased a football team that he wants her to run. Greyson has coincidentally been traded to this team and they meet again when her father calls him & his brother (the coach) to a meeting at his house.
From here she mostly fights to keep a professional relationship due to her position and fearing how she'll be seen in the league. He doesn't care and just wants to be with her. Things are definitely complicated to navigate, but the way they do is mostly beautiful until she starts getting blackmailed and gets scared.
Finding out who was going after her was both a surprise and not. The way Kristin got us there though? Phew...what a ride! My only issue was that the ending felt a little rushed, but I know we'll see more in the next O'Ryan Family book and I'm ready for it!
Broken Play by Kristin Lee kicks off the O’Ryan Family series with a sizzling, emotional, and scandalously addictive sports romance. Sutton, a retired pro tennis player, finds herself unexpectedly stepping into the role of general manager for her father’s newly purchased NFL team, the Austin Armadillos. What she doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with Greyson, the quarterback she shared an unforgettable moment with years ago.
Greyson, now traded to the Armadillos after a career-shifting mistake, is still haunted by that one electrifying dance with Sutton. Their chemistry is undeniable, and as they navigate a secret relationship filled with tension, sneaking around, and emotional vulnerability, the story unfolds with a perfect mix of slow burn, second chances, and forbidden workplace romance. Kristin Lee’s writing is smooth and heartfelt, blending steamy scenes with genuine emotional depth. The themes of healing, found family, and personal growth are beautifully woven into the narrative, making this more than just a sports romance. It’s a story about rediscovering love and strength in unexpected places.
Broken Play is a must-read. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait for more from the O’Ryan brothers!
I fell so hard for the Sutton and Greyson, and the whole O'Ryan family! Both Sutton and Greyson had very difficult pasts. They suffered heartache, abuse, and absolute tragedy. ***Please check the trigger warnings for this book before you read it.*** Greyson's story really hit me hard. It was tragic and heartbreaking. But his family is the kind of family that is nothing short of wonderful. They have their own issues like any other family, but they are loyal and willing to help each other out! Sutton's story hit me a little differently. It made me angry. Angry that someone could do the things they did to someone they loved. While I love that her father gave her the opportunity he did, both of her parents let her down. I had a very strong feeling of who was behind the blackmail, and although I was right, I did not see the twist that was revealed along with the blackmailer's identity. Greyson and Sutton were incendiary together, but I loved the sweet, vulnerable moments they shared even more! Their visit to his granny's ranch and then his favorite spot melted my heart! I can't wait to read the next book in this series!!! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
I didn't want Sutton and Greyson's story to end, it was that good! Kristin Lee's next series is The O'Ryan Family, who are certainly a sports family. Greyson is a star pro football player, QB1 on a new team to him. The trade from Denver brings him back to Austin and his family. Little does he know that it will also bring him back to Sutton, who he shared a dance with at a crowded Denver club months ago, before he was traded.
Sutton is a pro tennis player who is getting over a cheating ex, but she knows there was a connection with her mystery man in Denver. When the stars align, great things happen. This time, Sutton and Greyson meet again, but there is a problem. It's not their chemistry, that is Off. The. Charts. Sutton is the new General Manager for the Austin Armadillos, Greyson's new team. Oh yeah...Greyson's brother JD is the coach of the Austin Armadillos, which adds another layer.
I absolutely love how Greyson is all in from the beginning with Sutton! He is the perfect hero, but he does have his scars and issues. Trusting Sutton with everything is hard, but it brings everything to the next level. Broken Play by Kristin Lee is my new favorite football story! I cannot wait until we have more books in this series! 10/10 Highly Recommend!
- Football romance - Workplace romance - Slow burn - Secrets - He falls first
Wow, if this first book is any indication for this series, I am already IN LOVE!! The one thing that Kristin absolutely EXCELS at is characters that grab your heart and don't let go.
After Greyson and Sutton meet (and have a super hawwwwwwwt dance), their lives both take a different turn than they were expecting. Greyson cannot stop thinking of her, which causes a less than stellar SUPERBOWL appearance and he gets traded.
Meanwhile, after an injury, Sutton decides to retire from professional tennis and is at a crossroads until her father buys a NFL team and asks her to be the general manager. To her surprise, she finds out that Greyson has just been traded to the team! Now she needs to play it cool, but Greyson wants nothing more than to be with Sutton..
Oh, the tension and CHEMISTRY between these two as they try to navigate their way through a secret relationship....
There are plenty of past and present issues that they must deal with, but I loved that they are such supporters for each other (mostly).
This book broke me in the best way. I did not expect to like a sports romantic suspense book this much but this story drew me in and just reached every broken corner of my heart.
These characters have so many facets and become so real I cried over their history and their challenges and then cried tears of joy for their ending.
Sutton is a powerhouse as a former tennis player tasked by her Dad to be general manager of the football team he just purchased. She works overtime getting up to speed to understand the sport, dynamics and staff to make decisions that have a positive impact for the team.
Greyson is so much more than the QB traded to the team coached by his brother. While his brother’s career is riding on his arm and his success, he handles nearly everything with thoughtful consideration.
They try to fight their attraction and forbidden relationship but the heat they generate is all too real and nearly burns them when someone captures images of their private moments. I had suspicions about who was responsible but was only partially correct.
There are too many other characters to mention but they all have their facets too and I hope we see more of them in the future.
I loved this story! Greyson and Sutton meet at a night club in Denver. Then he leaves and they don’t see each other again.. But neither can forget the other. He blows a game because he can get her off his mind. She blows a Tennis match and injurs herself.
Now they meet again in Austin. The minute they lay eyes on each other those feeling from the meet up at the club all return. She ends up being his boss. So the relationship would be risky. They opt for a secret relationship!
The characters in the book are very well written! You fall in love with Greyson instantly. I love how sensitive he is! He’s not afraid to show his emotions. He’s well rounded. Not the stereotypical football player. We get insist into his inner most thoughts and feelings. He shows Sutton what it’s like to have a big family. She grew up living at a Tennis Camp. She didn’t have a big family. His family welcomed her with open arms. This book has all the feels! I think this is one of my favorite Books by this Author so far! I would read a whole series on these two characters!!