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Blake
I hate jocks. They think I’m weak, that they can throw their size around to intimidate me for an easy A.
It’s why I refuse to tutor them.
When my sister begs me to help one of her friends from the football team, I don’t have the heart to say no.
At first glance, Cooper looks like any other jock but he’s quick to prove me wrong.
He’s a social butterfly, I’m an introvert.
Somehow we manage to build a friendship between us. One that shouldn’t work, yet it does.
The more time I spend with him the more I start to notice something inside me is changing. Feelings I’ve never experienced before cause me to question everything I thought I knew about myself.
I feel like I’m drowning, like my whole world is changing. And the person who stands by me, holding my hand through it all is him. Cooper.
He came into my life and turned it upside down in the best way. I just hope I make it out in one piece.
Cooper
Getting a tutor is the only thing that will save me from getting kicked off the football team and losing my scholarship.
The situation might not be ideal, but I’m not at all mad about spending time with my new tutor.
Blake is cute, grumpy and quiet. The total opposite of me.
I find myself intrigued, wanting to know more.
It doesn’t take long before I find myself falling hard for the one person I can’t have.
Not just because he’s my tutor, but because Blake doesn’t like men. He also doesn’t seem to like women either.
But as time goes by, I’m starting to think maybe that might not be true. Even though he might not be ready to see it just yet.
That's okay. I’ll wait. I’ll be the friend that he needs. Stay by his side. And support him however I can.
Because it’s too late, I’ve already fallen hard and fast for Blake and I don’t see me turning back any time soon.
I hate jocks. They think I’m weak, that they can throw their size around to intimidate me for an easy A.
It’s why I refuse to tutor them.
When my sister begs me to help one of her friends from the football team, I don’t have the heart to say no.
At first glance, Cooper looks like any other jock but he’s quick to prove me wrong.
He’s a social butterfly, I’m an introvert.
Somehow we manage to build a friendship between us. One that shouldn’t work, yet it does.
The more time I spend with him the more I start to notice something inside me is changing. Feelings I’ve never experienced before cause me to question everything I thought I knew about myself.
I feel like I’m drowning, like my whole world is changing. And the person who stands by me, holding my hand through it all is him. Cooper.
He came into my life and turned it upside down in the best way. I just hope I make it out in one piece.
Cooper
Getting a tutor is the only thing that will save me from getting kicked off the football team and losing my scholarship.
The situation might not be ideal, but I’m not at all mad about spending time with my new tutor.
Blake is cute, grumpy and quiet. The total opposite of me.
I find myself intrigued, wanting to know more.
It doesn’t take long before I find myself falling hard for the one person I can’t have.
Not just because he’s my tutor, but because Blake doesn’t like men. He also doesn’t seem to like women either.
But as time goes by, I’m starting to think maybe that might not be true. Even though he might not be ready to see it just yet.
That's okay. I’ll wait. I’ll be the friend that he needs. Stay by his side. And support him however I can.
Because it’s too late, I’ve already fallen hard and fast for Blake and I don’t see me turning back any time soon.
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2026
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97 books1,584 followersI'm a 32 year old mama of 2. I LOVE to read and write. I'll read just about anything, but Reverse harems are my favorite!
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March 23, 2026
OMG! Cooper was everything I expected from him and even more. The way he loved and care for Blake in the way Blake always wanted was absolutely beautiful. My Sweet Blake...I just wanted to climb into the book and hug him.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
March 25, 2026
This story fixed my broken heart just a little more💖
Do you ever just read a book and once you finish it you know that those characters and that story is gonna stick with you for a while? Well this is one of those books. From the very first page you absolutely fall in love with Cooper. He is the most golden golden retriever that there ever was. But boy the mouth on him when I tell you he is nasty. I mean it, but I’ll let you experience that for yourself. Then you meet Blake and even though he’s grumpy on the outside his story just melts your heart. Their love story is what most people hope to experience once in their life. Alisha just knows how to write characters that you will instantly connect with. Like when Blake finally realizes that he has a group of friends that he can rely on. I recently experienced that feeling and just seeing a character go through the same things that I have was incredible. If you’re looking for a sweet, easy romance book with great representation in their characters and a story that will just make you giggle, kick your feet, and get teary-eyed. This is it.
Do you ever just read a book and once you finish it you know that those characters and that story is gonna stick with you for a while? Well this is one of those books. From the very first page you absolutely fall in love with Cooper. He is the most golden golden retriever that there ever was. But boy the mouth on him when I tell you he is nasty. I mean it, but I’ll let you experience that for yourself. Then you meet Blake and even though he’s grumpy on the outside his story just melts your heart. Their love story is what most people hope to experience once in their life. Alisha just knows how to write characters that you will instantly connect with. Like when Blake finally realizes that he has a group of friends that he can rely on. I recently experienced that feeling and just seeing a character go through the same things that I have was incredible. If you’re looking for a sweet, easy romance book with great representation in their characters and a story that will just make you giggle, kick your feet, and get teary-eyed. This is it.
March 20, 2026
Oh, sweet Cooper and sweet Blake! A chance encounter turned unexpected tutoring turned friendship turned lovers. Cooper definitely fell first, but once Blake did, he was all in. I loved how Cooper gave Blake space to be himself. I loved their found family! Very much a slow burn, as expected, but the spice was great! Loved it!!!
March 22, 2026
Sunshine Boy and Latte Boy
Dee’s Grade: A
Cooper and Blake are so stinking cute. I’m a sucker for a golden retriever jock with a heart of gold. Cooper is that. His grumpy love is adorable. I’m happy they found what they needed in each other.
Dee’s Grade: A
Cooper and Blake are so stinking cute. I’m a sucker for a golden retriever jock with a heart of gold. Cooper is that. His grumpy love is adorable. I’m happy they found what they needed in each other.
March 21, 2026
A Beautifully Validating Journey of Healing and Heat!
📚 Book = Standalone (set in the Silver Valley University world)
🔥 Burn = Slow burn,
🎭 OW/OM Drama = No,
🐺 Alpha Men = Yes if anyone hurts Blake!
🌶️ Heat/spice = 9/10 (Spicy but focused on connection)
😬 Angst = Low,
💔 Third Act Breakup = No,
🤥 Cheating = No,
🌈 MM/FF = Yes, MM
🤷🏻♀️ RH/ Poly = None,
🔹 Writing = 1st Person, MultiPOV
🔸 Genre = Contemporary College Romance
🔹 Tropes = MM✨American Football player & Tutor✨Jock/Nerd✨Grumpy x Sunshine✨Demisexual MMC✨Slow burn / Spicy✨Sweet and Fun with lots emotions✨Found family✨HEA✨
‼️ Triggers = Medium (MyPOV - Please check yourself before reading)
Wow! That was an absolutely stunning, beautifully written story. I could continue reading further, covering Cooper and Blake’s whole lives, and it still wouldn't be enough! 🥰
Alisha Williams, you have written an outstanding book in my view. I can’t recommend this story highly enough. I’ve been gushing all the way through, and I was honestly totally gutted when it came to the end. So much of Blake’s life struck a chord for me; I felt akin to his insecurities and self-worth. Alisha articulated the lingering weight of being bullied with a precision that was both heartbreaking and incredibly validating.
Blake suffered years of bullying and torment throughout high school, which left a massive stain and a big bruise, leaving him with deep insecurities and very low self-esteem. He felt the need to isolate himself just to save himself from further berating and heartbreak. Because he’s lost trust in everyone, he envisioned his whole life to be a very lonely one—that is, until Cooper and his friends showed him that there are not only good, honest people out there, but also fantastic friends who have his back. Seeing Blake’s shock and flustering each time someone did or said something nice was both heartbreaking and beautiful.
As for Cooper, well, he truly turned Blake’s whole world around for the better. He’s a jock, but not your typical loud, drunk, "out-for-himself" college student. No, Cooper was always looking out for everyone, ensuring they were happy and safe even at parties. He didn’t follow the crowd; he only wanted genuine, kind-hearted friends.
Unfortunately, between football and working at his dad’s garage, Cooper is getting behind on his classwork and struggling to comprehend the material. When the football coach threatens to drop him if his grades don’t improve, Cooper needs to find a tutor, fast. Luckily, one of his friend’s brothers is a tutor... Blake!
Their love story starts off really wobbly because of Blake’s insecurities, but Cooper is so beautifully patient with him. Cooper falls hard and fast, but he’s unsure how Blake feels and doesn't want to push him away. After seeing how much Blake’s past has affected him, he wants nothing more than to bring joy and laughter into his life. Even if his growing love isn’t reciprocated, he’s determined to be the best darn friend Blake will ever have.
Since Blake is demisexual, he has never had even an inkling of sexual feelings for anybody before; he needs that connection first. As their bond grows, Blake starts to feel things that are completely alien to him, leaving him confused and flustered. While their friends can see the connection, neither Blake nor Cooper wants to frighten the other away by making a move that isn't returned.
However, they both start to feel sparks of jealousy and possessiveness when they think someone else is "sniffing around their man!" When Cooper’s ex comes back on the scene, it finally brings every longing and feeling into the light. And once they have their first kiss... passion ignites very quickly! 🔥
This story follows such a beautiful growing friendship, from tentative meetings to not wanting to be apart for a second, how the right person can help you rebuild the walls bullying tore down. Their chemistry and encounters are so sizzlingly hot. I loved it all—their connection was so strong you couldn't help but be swept away. The side characters were totally outstanding too, especially Val, who was such a vivacious, magnetic force of nature. I hope we get further books for all of them!
If you love a patient hero, a deeply relatable lead, and a "slow burn to high heat" romance, you need to read this. I’m so in love with this book—I could read it again and again!
📚 Book = Standalone (set in the Silver Valley University world)
🔥 Burn = Slow burn,
🎭 OW/OM Drama = No,
🐺 Alpha Men = Yes if anyone hurts Blake!
🌶️ Heat/spice = 9/10 (Spicy but focused on connection)
😬 Angst = Low,
💔 Third Act Breakup = No,
🤥 Cheating = No,
🌈 MM/FF = Yes, MM
🤷🏻♀️ RH/ Poly = None,
🔹 Writing = 1st Person, MultiPOV
🔸 Genre = Contemporary College Romance
🔹 Tropes = MM✨American Football player & Tutor✨Jock/Nerd✨Grumpy x Sunshine✨Demisexual MMC✨Slow burn / Spicy✨Sweet and Fun with lots emotions✨Found family✨HEA✨
‼️ Triggers = Medium (MyPOV - Please check yourself before reading)
Wow! That was an absolutely stunning, beautifully written story. I could continue reading further, covering Cooper and Blake’s whole lives, and it still wouldn't be enough! 🥰
Alisha Williams, you have written an outstanding book in my view. I can’t recommend this story highly enough. I’ve been gushing all the way through, and I was honestly totally gutted when it came to the end. So much of Blake’s life struck a chord for me; I felt akin to his insecurities and self-worth. Alisha articulated the lingering weight of being bullied with a precision that was both heartbreaking and incredibly validating.
Blake suffered years of bullying and torment throughout high school, which left a massive stain and a big bruise, leaving him with deep insecurities and very low self-esteem. He felt the need to isolate himself just to save himself from further berating and heartbreak. Because he’s lost trust in everyone, he envisioned his whole life to be a very lonely one—that is, until Cooper and his friends showed him that there are not only good, honest people out there, but also fantastic friends who have his back. Seeing Blake’s shock and flustering each time someone did or said something nice was both heartbreaking and beautiful.
As for Cooper, well, he truly turned Blake’s whole world around for the better. He’s a jock, but not your typical loud, drunk, "out-for-himself" college student. No, Cooper was always looking out for everyone, ensuring they were happy and safe even at parties. He didn’t follow the crowd; he only wanted genuine, kind-hearted friends.
Unfortunately, between football and working at his dad’s garage, Cooper is getting behind on his classwork and struggling to comprehend the material. When the football coach threatens to drop him if his grades don’t improve, Cooper needs to find a tutor, fast. Luckily, one of his friend’s brothers is a tutor... Blake!
Their love story starts off really wobbly because of Blake’s insecurities, but Cooper is so beautifully patient with him. Cooper falls hard and fast, but he’s unsure how Blake feels and doesn't want to push him away. After seeing how much Blake’s past has affected him, he wants nothing more than to bring joy and laughter into his life. Even if his growing love isn’t reciprocated, he’s determined to be the best darn friend Blake will ever have.
Since Blake is demisexual, he has never had even an inkling of sexual feelings for anybody before; he needs that connection first. As their bond grows, Blake starts to feel things that are completely alien to him, leaving him confused and flustered. While their friends can see the connection, neither Blake nor Cooper wants to frighten the other away by making a move that isn't returned.
However, they both start to feel sparks of jealousy and possessiveness when they think someone else is "sniffing around their man!" When Cooper’s ex comes back on the scene, it finally brings every longing and feeling into the light. And once they have their first kiss... passion ignites very quickly! 🔥
This story follows such a beautiful growing friendship, from tentative meetings to not wanting to be apart for a second, how the right person can help you rebuild the walls bullying tore down. Their chemistry and encounters are so sizzlingly hot. I loved it all—their connection was so strong you couldn't help but be swept away. The side characters were totally outstanding too, especially Val, who was such a vivacious, magnetic force of nature. I hope we get further books for all of them!
If you love a patient hero, a deeply relatable lead, and a "slow burn to high heat" romance, you need to read this. I’m so in love with this book—I could read it again and again!
March 23, 2026
This was more on the 4.5 side but I didn’t absolutely love it enough to give it 5 stars. There was honestly nothing wrong with it. I liked it from beginning to end and loved the characters but my 5 stars are for books I would immediately read again.
Anyway these two were sooo sweet together. It was definitely grumpy/sunshine with the grumpy nerd and the golden retriever jock. Copper was literally the sweetest man ever!! He saw Blake and was smitten from jump. It was like love at first sight for him but this was a slow burn because Blake is demi so it took him just a little longer to develop feelings. I liked how they became best friends first then became something more. They eventually became mutually obsessed with each other which I loved!!! Love obsessed MCs, especially when they both are!! I appreciated that this was more about their relationship and not a sexual relationship. There were some spicy scenes but it was more sweet than anything. Maybe sometimes a little too cheesy.
I would have preferred Cooper not call all of his friends “babe” because when he called Blake that for the first time it didn’t hit the in the usual way. I wasn’t like “swoon” or “aww” because I just watched him call all his friends that so it didn’t seem super special. I was very happy that Cooper is super far from a manwhore though. He would rather sleep with someone he has a connection with than just hooking up for the sake of it. I liked him even more when he said that the way his friend talked about women and sex really bothered him. Though that friend seemed to disappear even though he was considered his best friend. Like where the heck did he go?
There’s some light OM drama. A guy Cooper used to hook up with showed up a few times. Blake got jealous. The guy wanted Cooper back but he only has eyes for Blake. Blake is literally all he thinks about for the entire book!!
I’m bummed all of the secondary characters are in the poly relationship. I like when we meet characters we want to read about but they seem like they have too many working parts and poly relationships aren’t my thing.
Anyway looking forward to what else this author has in store.
No cheating, light om drama, no third act break up. Past loss of loved ones (parents), past mention of bullying on MC, violence. HFN/HEA (will be living together and have talked about marriage and babies)
Anyway these two were sooo sweet together. It was definitely grumpy/sunshine with the grumpy nerd and the golden retriever jock. Copper was literally the sweetest man ever!! He saw Blake and was smitten from jump. It was like love at first sight for him but this was a slow burn because Blake is demi so it took him just a little longer to develop feelings. I liked how they became best friends first then became something more. They eventually became mutually obsessed with each other which I loved!!! Love obsessed MCs, especially when they both are!! I appreciated that this was more about their relationship and not a sexual relationship. There were some spicy scenes but it was more sweet than anything. Maybe sometimes a little too cheesy.
I would have preferred Cooper not call all of his friends “babe” because when he called Blake that for the first time it didn’t hit the in the usual way. I wasn’t like “swoon” or “aww” because I just watched him call all his friends that so it didn’t seem super special. I was very happy that Cooper is super far from a manwhore though. He would rather sleep with someone he has a connection with than just hooking up for the sake of it. I liked him even more when he said that the way his friend talked about women and sex really bothered him. Though that friend seemed to disappear even though he was considered his best friend. Like where the heck did he go?
There’s some light OM drama. A guy Cooper used to hook up with showed up a few times. Blake got jealous. The guy wanted Cooper back but he only has eyes for Blake. Blake is literally all he thinks about for the entire book!!
I’m bummed all of the secondary characters are in the poly relationship. I like when we meet characters we want to read about but they seem like they have too many working parts and poly relationships aren’t my thing.
Anyway looking forward to what else this author has in store.
No cheating, light om drama, no third act break up. Past loss of loved ones (parents), past mention of bullying on MC, violence. HFN/HEA (will be living together and have talked about marriage and babies)
March 25, 2026
THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL! 😭
This was honestly so much more emotional than I thought it was going to be. Cooper and Blake were so adorable together, I could not get enough of their story and honestly, I would read so much more of their life into the future.
Blake might be one of my favorite MMCs that I've read in a long time. He's incredibly smart and was bullied relentlessly by the football team throughout high school and college, so he keeps to himself and is very insecure, untrusting, and a bit of a stormy rain cloud. He originally thought he was asexual, but with the help of some online friends, came to understand that he's actually demisexual - but hasn't ever actually found anyone that he connects with.
Insert Cooper - sunshine in human form. I just LOVE him. He's kind, genuine, positive, understanding, patient, and absolutely obsessed with Blake. He's a football player but nothing like the typical jock that Blake is used to. So when Cooper needs Blake to tutor him, they slowly (at Cooper's insistence hahaha) build a really beautiful friendship.
As Cooper and Blake's friendship starts to grow, Blake's feelings start to change and you can just FEEL his confusion and panic surrounding all of that. It really feels relatable to how your first crush felt and all of that insecurity and jealousy, and he doesn't always handle it in the best way. But sweet Cooper keeps communication open and stays patient with Blake to walk through things - seriously, green flags all around.
I think I swooned through this entire book. There's very low angst, some really great funny side characters (familiar ones if you've read Silver Valley University!), and the most precious slow burn to high heat love story. I absolutely could not recommend this one more. 🖤
This was honestly so much more emotional than I thought it was going to be. Cooper and Blake were so adorable together, I could not get enough of their story and honestly, I would read so much more of their life into the future.
Blake might be one of my favorite MMCs that I've read in a long time. He's incredibly smart and was bullied relentlessly by the football team throughout high school and college, so he keeps to himself and is very insecure, untrusting, and a bit of a stormy rain cloud. He originally thought he was asexual, but with the help of some online friends, came to understand that he's actually demisexual - but hasn't ever actually found anyone that he connects with.
Insert Cooper - sunshine in human form. I just LOVE him. He's kind, genuine, positive, understanding, patient, and absolutely obsessed with Blake. He's a football player but nothing like the typical jock that Blake is used to. So when Cooper needs Blake to tutor him, they slowly (at Cooper's insistence hahaha) build a really beautiful friendship.
As Cooper and Blake's friendship starts to grow, Blake's feelings start to change and you can just FEEL his confusion and panic surrounding all of that. It really feels relatable to how your first crush felt and all of that insecurity and jealousy, and he doesn't always handle it in the best way. But sweet Cooper keeps communication open and stays patient with Blake to walk through things - seriously, green flags all around.
I think I swooned through this entire book. There's very low angst, some really great funny side characters (familiar ones if you've read Silver Valley University!), and the most precious slow burn to high heat love story. I absolutely could not recommend this one more. 🖤
March 22, 2026
Let Me Show You is a sweet, emotional slow burn MM romance that is full of heart!!
What you get....
♡MM Romance
♡Grumpy Sunshine
♡College Romance
♡Sports Romance
♡Opposites Attract
♡He's a Football Player
♡He's a Tutor
♡Friends to Lovers
♡Jock x Nerd
♡Black Cat x Golden Retriever
♡Great Banter
♡Demisexual MMC
♡Slow Burn
♡Protective Hero
♡Friend Group
♡Touch Him and ☠️ Vibes
♡Found Family
♡No 3rd Act Breakup
Cooper and Blake go from a chance meeting in a coffee shop to tutoring sessions, to an easy friendship, and finally into the sweetest slow burn romance!!
Cooper definitely falls first, but once Blake lets himself feel it, he’s all in, and watching him open up is absolutely beautiful!!🥰🥰
Blake’s journey hits hard. The bullying in his past, his low self worth, the way kindness surprises him every time. His slow shift toward trust and believing he deserves love is written with so much care.
And Cooper? The softest golden retriever jock to ever exist. He is protective, patient, gentle, and so determined to make Blake feel safe. He never pushes, never rushes, just shows up for Blake again and again.
Their friendship, the found family vibes, the teasing, the unnamed jealousy… it all builds into a warm, healing, eventually spicy romance that’s absolutely worth the slow burn.
Alisha, thank you for this beautiful story. Cooper, Blake, and their chaotic, lovable circle completely stole my heart.
If you love patient love, emotional healing, and a slow burn that truly pays off, grab this today!!
What you get....
♡MM Romance
♡Grumpy Sunshine
♡College Romance
♡Sports Romance
♡Opposites Attract
♡He's a Football Player
♡He's a Tutor
♡Friends to Lovers
♡Jock x Nerd
♡Black Cat x Golden Retriever
♡Great Banter
♡Demisexual MMC
♡Slow Burn
♡Protective Hero
♡Friend Group
♡Touch Him and ☠️ Vibes
♡Found Family
♡No 3rd Act Breakup
Cooper and Blake go from a chance meeting in a coffee shop to tutoring sessions, to an easy friendship, and finally into the sweetest slow burn romance!!
Cooper definitely falls first, but once Blake lets himself feel it, he’s all in, and watching him open up is absolutely beautiful!!🥰🥰
Blake’s journey hits hard. The bullying in his past, his low self worth, the way kindness surprises him every time. His slow shift toward trust and believing he deserves love is written with so much care.
And Cooper? The softest golden retriever jock to ever exist. He is protective, patient, gentle, and so determined to make Blake feel safe. He never pushes, never rushes, just shows up for Blake again and again.
Their friendship, the found family vibes, the teasing, the unnamed jealousy… it all builds into a warm, healing, eventually spicy romance that’s absolutely worth the slow burn.
Alisha, thank you for this beautiful story. Cooper, Blake, and their chaotic, lovable circle completely stole my heart.
If you love patient love, emotional healing, and a slow burn that truly pays off, grab this today!!
March 24, 2026
I loved going back to SVU. Cooper was always such a great friend to Ellie in her series so I was so excited that we got to go back in time and see him get his HEA.
Blake is the quite broody guy. The smart good looking loner. Who unfortunately has a bully. One that's tormented him through out HS and Uni. Because of the AH, Blake doesn't trust people much. He closes himself off and doesn't experience alot of things in life like friendship, kindness without strings. His sister who he adores asks him for a huge favor. For him to tutor a good friend of hers. Who needs to pass his classes to stay on the football team and keep his scholarship. He has trouble processing stuff even when putting in all the work. Blake wants to refuse because his bully is a footballer and he hates jocks because they are all AH's. But when his sister tells him he's one of the rare ones who's genuinely a good person he agrees because his sister only surrounded herself with good people.
Blake and Cooper become something so magical throughout this book. What starts as a one time encounter ends up becoming a weekly tutoringship and developing into soooooo much more. There's so much affection and growth from both characters. So much support and trust among them. I fell hard for their story. It was such a great chance to revisit favorite characters and find new ones. I would love more from this universe someday.
Blake is the quite broody guy. The smart good looking loner. Who unfortunately has a bully. One that's tormented him through out HS and Uni. Because of the AH, Blake doesn't trust people much. He closes himself off and doesn't experience alot of things in life like friendship, kindness without strings. His sister who he adores asks him for a huge favor. For him to tutor a good friend of hers. Who needs to pass his classes to stay on the football team and keep his scholarship. He has trouble processing stuff even when putting in all the work. Blake wants to refuse because his bully is a footballer and he hates jocks because they are all AH's. But when his sister tells him he's one of the rare ones who's genuinely a good person he agrees because his sister only surrounded herself with good people.
Blake and Cooper become something so magical throughout this book. What starts as a one time encounter ends up becoming a weekly tutoringship and developing into soooooo much more. There's so much affection and growth from both characters. So much support and trust among them. I fell hard for their story. It was such a great chance to revisit favorite characters and find new ones. I would love more from this universe someday.
March 25, 2026
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Let Me Show You by Alisha Williams
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
Tropes: MM romance, sports romance, grumpy x sunshine, demisexual MMC, slow burn, football player x tutor, sweet but emotional
Honestly… this book was so cute and sweet. I was really hesitant to start it because I saw “slow burn,” and that’s usually not my favorite trope. But I decided to give it a chance — and I’m so glad I did because I ended up really enjoying it.
This book was so sweet I swear I have a cavity now 😉
Cooper is the definition of golden retriever energy. I know that personality isn’t for everyone, but I found it absolutely adorable. He’s such a genuinely good person — the kind of friend everyone deserves to have. He’s warm, supportive, and never makes Blake feel like he’s too much or not enough, which made me love him even more.
And Blake… my heart broke for him. Everything he went through growing up made it so easy to understand why he struggled so much with confidence and feeling like he belonged. Watching Cooper slowly bring him out of his shell, include him, support him, and help him figure out his sexuality felt so gentle and emotional.
This isn’t a super spicy book, but the emotional connection is what really makes it work. It’s soft, sweet, and full of healing moments — and I honestly cried more than I expected to.
We seriously need more Coopers in the world, because maybe it wouldn’t feel so cruel if we had more people like him 🥺💙
Let Me Show You by Alisha Williams
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
Tropes: MM romance, sports romance, grumpy x sunshine, demisexual MMC, slow burn, football player x tutor, sweet but emotional
Honestly… this book was so cute and sweet. I was really hesitant to start it because I saw “slow burn,” and that’s usually not my favorite trope. But I decided to give it a chance — and I’m so glad I did because I ended up really enjoying it.
This book was so sweet I swear I have a cavity now 😉
Cooper is the definition of golden retriever energy. I know that personality isn’t for everyone, but I found it absolutely adorable. He’s such a genuinely good person — the kind of friend everyone deserves to have. He’s warm, supportive, and never makes Blake feel like he’s too much or not enough, which made me love him even more.
And Blake… my heart broke for him. Everything he went through growing up made it so easy to understand why he struggled so much with confidence and feeling like he belonged. Watching Cooper slowly bring him out of his shell, include him, support him, and help him figure out his sexuality felt so gentle and emotional.
This isn’t a super spicy book, but the emotional connection is what really makes it work. It’s soft, sweet, and full of healing moments — and I honestly cried more than I expected to.
We seriously need more Coopers in the world, because maybe it wouldn’t feel so cruel if we had more people like him 🥺💙
March 21, 2026
I really enjoyed this book, it was well written, had plenty going on to keep me interested and two MMCs you just can’t help love. Cooper is a Jock but he is far from the typical Jock, he’s sweet, kind, caring and not afraid to stand up for the underdog. Blake is a bit of a loner having been bullied his whole life, he is a bit wary when he first comes across Cooper but slowly starts to learn that he is not like his counterparts. Their relationship is really sweet, they start out becoming friends before those feelings turn into something more, but at the heart of it you can still see the friendship they built. I loved how Cooper never pushed for more than Blake was able to give him at the time and seeing how they both fell hard was so sweet. This is a slow burn book as Blake is demisexual but once he realises what his feelings mean then the spice definitely hits. If you are looking for a sweet MM read that will leave you smiling and warm and fuzzy inside then this is the book for you.
March 22, 2026
Where tutoring becomes something unexpected
Oh sweet grumpy demisexual Blake I absolutely loved him. He's nerdy and has struggled with bullies for so long. He tutors scholarship kids and has never Bern interested in anyone before.
Cooper is a ray of sunshine and always helping his fruends. When his coach says he needs to pass his classes he tries to find a tutor except the only ones left he can't afford. Thankfully a friend suggests her brother might be willing to make an exception to help him. Cooper proves to Blake that not all jocks are terrible. Watching him try so hard to get Blake to notice him is freaking adorable. However, more than then that he brings friendships to Blake's life and really allows him to shine.
I love how this relationship built slowly and always at Blake's pace. These two fit together beautifully and it was a pleasure to read. I also adore nicknames and these were so sweet. Latte Boy for Blake and Golden Boy for Cooper. Freaking adorable together even before they move past friendship.
Oh sweet grumpy demisexual Blake I absolutely loved him. He's nerdy and has struggled with bullies for so long. He tutors scholarship kids and has never Bern interested in anyone before.
Cooper is a ray of sunshine and always helping his fruends. When his coach says he needs to pass his classes he tries to find a tutor except the only ones left he can't afford. Thankfully a friend suggests her brother might be willing to make an exception to help him. Cooper proves to Blake that not all jocks are terrible. Watching him try so hard to get Blake to notice him is freaking adorable. However, more than then that he brings friendships to Blake's life and really allows him to shine.
I love how this relationship built slowly and always at Blake's pace. These two fit together beautifully and it was a pleasure to read. I also adore nicknames and these were so sweet. Latte Boy for Blake and Golden Boy for Cooper. Freaking adorable together even before they move past friendship.
March 24, 2026
How damn adorable was this book 😍
Blake and Cooper are hands down one of the best MM couples I’ve read—they were perfect.
Blake must be protected at all costs 🥹 This sensitive, awkward man who’s already been through so much absolutely melted my heart. Watching him grow, build confidence, and find his people was everything.
And Cooper?! The ultimate boyfriend AND best friend. Caring, understanding, always listening and showing up when it matters. He would go to war for the people he loves, no questions asked.
Their relationship was so beautiful to watch unfold. Starting as a genuine friendship and slowly building into something deeper made it hit even harder. I loved every second of it and honestly could read a hundred more books about these two 🥰
Tropes:
💙 MM romance
☀️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🖤 Demisexual MMC
🏈 Football player x Tutor
🔥 Slow burn
💞 Friends to Lovers
🌈 Exploring sexuality
🌶️ Spicy scenes
🥹 Sweet but emotional
✨ Fun & flirty
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Blake and Cooper are hands down one of the best MM couples I’ve read—they were perfect.
Blake must be protected at all costs 🥹 This sensitive, awkward man who’s already been through so much absolutely melted my heart. Watching him grow, build confidence, and find his people was everything.
And Cooper?! The ultimate boyfriend AND best friend. Caring, understanding, always listening and showing up when it matters. He would go to war for the people he loves, no questions asked.
Their relationship was so beautiful to watch unfold. Starting as a genuine friendship and slowly building into something deeper made it hit even harder. I loved every second of it and honestly could read a hundred more books about these two 🥰
Tropes:
💙 MM romance
☀️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🖤 Demisexual MMC
🏈 Football player x Tutor
🔥 Slow burn
💞 Friends to Lovers
🌈 Exploring sexuality
🌶️ Spicy scenes
🥹 Sweet but emotional
✨ Fun & flirty
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
March 22, 2026
-I licked him so he´s mine-
Grumpy/sunshine
Jock/tutor
College/sports romance
Found family
Best Friends- Lovers
Slow burn
This book is so damn sweet!! I was smiling (yes me), giggling, so excited every time these 2 were close hahaha and the tension…soo so good🥵
The entire buildup relationship tutor/best friend/boyfriend just 10/10, Cooper is just way too funny and Blakey poo so grumpy and sweet, and I really enjoyed the side characters and their friendship specially Val hahaha that girl is just something else
Can’t wait for Crossing the line, I’m very intrigued
FYI: This is a very slow burn (did I enjoy it?? Fkn YYES is so worth it) but since one of the MMC´s is demi is just fitting the buildup so just a heads up if you’re not a fan of a slow burn
Thank you Alisha for an opportunity to read this arc. This is my honest review
Grumpy/sunshine
Jock/tutor
College/sports romance
Found family
Best Friends- Lovers
Slow burn
This book is so damn sweet!! I was smiling (yes me), giggling, so excited every time these 2 were close hahaha and the tension…soo so good🥵
The entire buildup relationship tutor/best friend/boyfriend just 10/10, Cooper is just way too funny and Blakey poo so grumpy and sweet, and I really enjoyed the side characters and their friendship specially Val hahaha that girl is just something else
Can’t wait for Crossing the line, I’m very intrigued
FYI: This is a very slow burn (did I enjoy it?? Fkn YYES is so worth it) but since one of the MMC´s is demi is just fitting the buildup so just a heads up if you’re not a fan of a slow burn
Thank you Alisha for an opportunity to read this arc. This is my honest review
March 25, 2026
I have loved Cooper from the Silver Valley series and was so happy that he got his own book. Cooper is a football player that is just a ray of sunshine. He is always smiling.
Blake is a grumpy smart guy. He gas been bullied and just hasn't made friends. So he definitely comes off as grumpy but I really loved his character.
The way Blake and Cooper first met at the coffee place is so cute. Cooper needs a tutor and Blake's sister asks Blake if he can tutor him. Cooper is so happy to get help and the way Cooper keeps being there for Blake and makes sure he knows his self worth is seriously the best.
I love how all the side characters are as friends. I really loved this book. It is a slow burn but once the burn happens, it is hot! Great book.
Blake is a grumpy smart guy. He gas been bullied and just hasn't made friends. So he definitely comes off as grumpy but I really loved his character.
The way Blake and Cooper first met at the coffee place is so cute. Cooper needs a tutor and Blake's sister asks Blake if he can tutor him. Cooper is so happy to get help and the way Cooper keeps being there for Blake and makes sure he knows his self worth is seriously the best.
I love how all the side characters are as friends. I really loved this book. It is a slow burn but once the burn happens, it is hot! Great book.
March 24, 2026
OMG this was the sweetest most perfect story ever. I absolutely loved Copper and Blake.
I am obsessed with a story where one of the characters is demisexual because im a sucker for a cute and meaningful connection and this is exactly what we get here.
Blake broke my heart the man has been through so much and his confidence and self-esteem is at rock bottom when out sunshiny golden boy Copper meets him.
These two are the epitome of black cat/golden retriever and I loved every second of it.
Also Copper has the dirtiest mouth on him and I was here for every single word that left that man's mouth!!
I am obsessed with a story where one of the characters is demisexual because im a sucker for a cute and meaningful connection and this is exactly what we get here.
Blake broke my heart the man has been through so much and his confidence and self-esteem is at rock bottom when out sunshiny golden boy Copper meets him.
These two are the epitome of black cat/golden retriever and I loved every second of it.
Also Copper has the dirtiest mouth on him and I was here for every single word that left that man's mouth!!
March 24, 2026
ARC Review
Let me show you
By Alisha Williams
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alisha NEVER disappoints!!!
This show burn, romance had my heart from the beginning.
Cooper is the ultimate golden retriever, and I love him so much. The way he cares for Blake and tries not to overwhelm him 🥰
Blake is so perfect. With his black cat energy and prickly edges, I'm 100% sure we'd be best friends. And they way he always double checks that Cooper meant what he said 🫠
Mickey, you 100% deserved that beat down... I dislike you very, very much!
I love books with side characters, and oh boy, does this book have fantastic side characters they are hilarious 😂
Let me show you
By Alisha Williams
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alisha NEVER disappoints!!!
This show burn, romance had my heart from the beginning.
Cooper is the ultimate golden retriever, and I love him so much. The way he cares for Blake and tries not to overwhelm him 🥰
Blake is so perfect. With his black cat energy and prickly edges, I'm 100% sure we'd be best friends. And they way he always double checks that Cooper meant what he said 🫠
Mickey, you 100% deserved that beat down... I dislike you very, very much!
I love books with side characters, and oh boy, does this book have fantastic side characters they are hilarious 😂
March 25, 2026
MM
College Football
Slow burn
Grumpy meets Sunshine
Cooper is a football player at Silver Valley University doing a scholarship. He has been falling behind on his classwork. His coach suggests a tutor to help him with his studies.
Blake is a tutor and meets Cooper at a coffee shop. Blake is grumpy and hates football players. Being bullied through his school life and now university he keeps to himself.
Blake tutors Cooper to hep him and they become friends. They start to have feelings for each other and their friendship grows throughout the book.
Such a sweet, cute, heartwarming read and I loved the characters - Blake’s grumpiness and Cooper’s loveable side.
College Football
Slow burn
Grumpy meets Sunshine
Cooper is a football player at Silver Valley University doing a scholarship. He has been falling behind on his classwork. His coach suggests a tutor to help him with his studies.
Blake is a tutor and meets Cooper at a coffee shop. Blake is grumpy and hates football players. Being bullied through his school life and now university he keeps to himself.
Blake tutors Cooper to hep him and they become friends. They start to have feelings for each other and their friendship grows throughout the book.
Such a sweet, cute, heartwarming read and I loved the characters - Blake’s grumpiness and Cooper’s loveable side.
March 21, 2026
King Cooper!!!
I absolutely ADORED this book!!!! This goes into my top rated books so far for 2026. If you like books with Alpha Energy & a semi-shy “nerd”, this book is for you! Cooper is all alpha energy and needs some tutoring, and while our resident nerd Blake, is hesitant to accept, a beautiful friendship turned relationship is formed. I want to put Blake in my pocket and snuggle him forever and be besties with him. I’d say this book is slow-burn with a decent amount of spice! Keeping this one in my library for a re-read whenever I’m in a slump!
I absolutely ADORED this book!!!! This goes into my top rated books so far for 2026. If you like books with Alpha Energy & a semi-shy “nerd”, this book is for you! Cooper is all alpha energy and needs some tutoring, and while our resident nerd Blake, is hesitant to accept, a beautiful friendship turned relationship is formed. I want to put Blake in my pocket and snuggle him forever and be besties with him. I’d say this book is slow-burn with a decent amount of spice! Keeping this one in my library for a re-read whenever I’m in a slump!
March 25, 2026
I absolutely loved this book about Cooper and Blake! 5 Stars! 🌟 Cooper’s patience with Blake was one of my favorite parts of the story—it made their connection feel so genuine and heartfelt. This was sweet and emotional book. Slower burn but when we get to spice…🔥🌶️! It was also such a joy dipping back into the Silver Valley Universe! I’ve loved everything from all the books relating to Silver Valley! Overall, a great book that left me smiling and wanting more from this world. Already can’t wait to re-read💕📚
March 22, 2026
5/5⭐️
3/5🌶️
Cooper and Blake are seriously the best ever! The way their relationship started was absolutely amazing and I loved every moment of this book…until it ended. I didn’t want to leave them. A little grumpy/sunshine, the jock and the nerd…with a slow burn. But don’t let the words slow burn worry you there is still plenty of hot and spicy scenes to go around. I wish I could make everyone read this!
3/5🌶️
Cooper and Blake are seriously the best ever! The way their relationship started was absolutely amazing and I loved every moment of this book…until it ended. I didn’t want to leave them. A little grumpy/sunshine, the jock and the nerd…with a slow burn. But don’t let the words slow burn worry you there is still plenty of hot and spicy scenes to go around. I wish I could make everyone read this!
March 22, 2026
This is so cute and sweet.
The love story between these two is a lovely slow burn. This is just not a love story but a story of self discovery for Blake.
All I wanted to do was hug Blake all the way through. Cooper is big teddy bear and so comfortable with himself it was a joy to read.
If you’re after a sweet hea with low relationship drama this is a book for you.
The love story between these two is a lovely slow burn. This is just not a love story but a story of self discovery for Blake.
All I wanted to do was hug Blake all the way through. Cooper is big teddy bear and so comfortable with himself it was a joy to read.
If you’re after a sweet hea with low relationship drama this is a book for you.
March 23, 2026
Adorable couple!
So happy to see Cooper and Blake get their HEA! Loved Cooper in SVU and would recommend reading that first before this so you get to experience some characters from that series again. I loved SVU and having the characters come back in this was awesome. Really enjoyed these guys and how their relationship bloomed. Definitely recommend!
So happy to see Cooper and Blake get their HEA! Loved Cooper in SVU and would recommend reading that first before this so you get to experience some characters from that series again. I loved SVU and having the characters come back in this was awesome. Really enjoyed these guys and how their relationship bloomed. Definitely recommend!
March 24, 2026
This book was soooo good! Cooper was the sweetest green flag man, and I loved Blake and his black cat vibes. Excellent demi rep as well, and the best cast of secondary characters I’ve read in a long time. Though it is a slow burn in a sense, I found the build up to be very natural and when the spice does happen it was perfect. Highly recommend!
March 20, 2026
Cooper + Blake
-mm romance
-college football
-grumpy/sunshine
-black cat x golden retriever
-jock x tutor
-jealous/possessive
i feel like i've been waiting for my baby coop to get his hea for foreverrrr & for it to be with this cute little angry kitten blake? ohhhh sooo so worth the wait!! i love them so so much & how their relationship developed was so genuine & perfect!!
-mm romance
-college football
-grumpy/sunshine
-black cat x golden retriever
-jock x tutor
-jealous/possessive
i feel like i've been waiting for my baby coop to get his hea for foreverrrr & for it to be with this cute little angry kitten blake? ohhhh sooo so worth the wait!! i love them so so much & how their relationship developed was so genuine & perfect!!
March 22, 2026
Incredible
While this book was a slow burn it was absolutely perfect and totally worth the wait. These characters were deep and so likable. I did not want their story to end.
While this book was a slow burn it was absolutely perfect and totally worth the wait. These characters were deep and so likable. I did not want their story to end.
March 23, 2026
I enjoyed this book. My preferences are a lot dark, so I was pleasantly surprised to be so invested in this one. It is most definitely a slow burn with a HEA.
March 25, 2026
Every time I read one of her books, Alisha reminds me why she's one of my favourite authors. She had me obsessed with these two!
Cooper is such a ray of sunshine, it’s infectious, both to those around him and me. I adored the light he brought into the lives of those he loves. He’s so sweet, so genuine. But if you mess with those he’s closest to, prepare for his wrath (Mickey, we mean you!)! Cooper is truly Blake’s hero.
I had a massive soft spot for Blake. Our wonderful socially awkward, prickly grumpster. His muttering and blushing only made me love him even more. Every time we learnt more about Blake’s past, my heart cracked wider open for him. He’s been treated so terribly all these years by others, so no wonder he keeps to himself and overthinks everything. Blake has such a kind heart though, and he loves his family so much; I adored seeing him turning into a softie for his sister!
This is a slow burn romance, and I so enjoyed seeing the journey as Blake and Cooper's relationship grows and blossoms in the most beautiful of ways. I simply fell in love with them even harder as they spent more time together. Blake’s demisexuality is treated with such respect by Alisha.
I couldn’t get enough of these two’s playful banter as they spend an ever-increasing amount of time together. While Blake is suspicious of his sincerity when first meeting the football player, Cooper shows him what a big heart he has and proves himself in every way. As Blake drops his barriers, Cooper shows him how to open his heart and trust again.
There’s understandably less spice in this than usual for Alisha, but that suits the storyline, and when it comes, it’s the usual spicy goodness you’d expect from her, with top-notch dirty talk.
Seeing Cooper and his loyal friends encouraging Blake to take part in things outside of his usual comfort zone in such a supportive way and him having an amazing time was so heartwarming. Big love to them for bringing him out of his shell and making him feel accepted. The bar scene was one of my favourites: seeing Blake let his hair down. Urgh, I was smiling so much!
Blake needed some sunshine in his life, and Cooper brings that in spades, helping the other man to finally find his place in the world. Seeing Blake shine with his own light is everything. But he’s always going to have some of that angry, feisty kitten in him, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
If you love sweet, grumpy/sunshine, college MM romances, you must read this one.
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Some of my favourite quotes
Ugh, he looks like an adorable little feral kitten. I just want to scoop him up and get my face clawed off for petting him.
“You’re so cute when you're mad. Like an angry Chihuahua,”
“I think everyone is perfect in their own way. As long as they’re being their true self, and not an evil person, they’re perfect just the way they are.”
“You’re safe, Blake. No one is going to hurt you again. I promise.”
“You’re not pathetic, stupid, or a loser, okay? Sure, you’re prickly around the edges, but I like that about you. You’re fun to be around, you’re a good person, and you deserve all the friends in the world. Your past is in the past. That’s not who you are, or how things are now. Right?”
“If that wasn’t clear enough for you, Blake, you’re the one I want. No. The one I need. I’m crazy about you, Latte Boy. Have been for a while.”
“You’re all I think about. When you’re not with me, I want to find ways to be near you. When you’re upset, I want to make it all better. When you’re happy, it makes my whole fucking chest swell with joy. No other man in this world will do, Blake. Just you.”
“I’d have waited as long as it took. You were worth the wait, Blake.”
“Damn it. Crazy, sexy, wild Golden Boy,”
“Blake Clark, wanna make me the happiest man ever and be my boyfriend?”
For the first time in my life, I let myself be happy, to be wanted. For the first time in my life, I feel like I deserve something good. For the first time in my life, I fall in love and pray that this will be the only time, because at this moment, there will never be anyone else for me but Cooper. I want him to be it for me. To be my forever.
“You are never too much, Blake. You’re the perfect amount.”
“I’ll never get enough of you, Blake. I’m addicted. The sweetest drug.”
“You're the only person who’s ever stood up for me, defended me. I love you so fucking much for that.”
“I choose you. I’ll always choose you.” “I’ll always choose you, too.”
“You’re my forever, Blake. You are what matters, not football. I don’t care if I lose everything I have in life. As long as you’re safe, you’re happy, that's all that I care about.”
“But I want you to listen to me, Blake Clark. You are worth it. You are loved. You are wanted. Not only by me, but by our friends. And while we’re alive, you will never be alone.”
Who knew all it took was a golden boy football player and his sunshine smile to change my whole world?
Cooper is such a ray of sunshine, it’s infectious, both to those around him and me. I adored the light he brought into the lives of those he loves. He’s so sweet, so genuine. But if you mess with those he’s closest to, prepare for his wrath (Mickey, we mean you!)! Cooper is truly Blake’s hero.
I had a massive soft spot for Blake. Our wonderful socially awkward, prickly grumpster. His muttering and blushing only made me love him even more. Every time we learnt more about Blake’s past, my heart cracked wider open for him. He’s been treated so terribly all these years by others, so no wonder he keeps to himself and overthinks everything. Blake has such a kind heart though, and he loves his family so much; I adored seeing him turning into a softie for his sister!
This is a slow burn romance, and I so enjoyed seeing the journey as Blake and Cooper's relationship grows and blossoms in the most beautiful of ways. I simply fell in love with them even harder as they spent more time together. Blake’s demisexuality is treated with such respect by Alisha.
I couldn’t get enough of these two’s playful banter as they spend an ever-increasing amount of time together. While Blake is suspicious of his sincerity when first meeting the football player, Cooper shows him what a big heart he has and proves himself in every way. As Blake drops his barriers, Cooper shows him how to open his heart and trust again.
There’s understandably less spice in this than usual for Alisha, but that suits the storyline, and when it comes, it’s the usual spicy goodness you’d expect from her, with top-notch dirty talk.
Seeing Cooper and his loyal friends encouraging Blake to take part in things outside of his usual comfort zone in such a supportive way and him having an amazing time was so heartwarming. Big love to them for bringing him out of his shell and making him feel accepted. The bar scene was one of my favourites: seeing Blake let his hair down. Urgh, I was smiling so much!
Blake needed some sunshine in his life, and Cooper brings that in spades, helping the other man to finally find his place in the world. Seeing Blake shine with his own light is everything. But he’s always going to have some of that angry, feisty kitten in him, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
If you love sweet, grumpy/sunshine, college MM romances, you must read this one.
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Some of my favourite quotes
Ugh, he looks like an adorable little feral kitten. I just want to scoop him up and get my face clawed off for petting him.
“You’re so cute when you're mad. Like an angry Chihuahua,”
“I think everyone is perfect in their own way. As long as they’re being their true self, and not an evil person, they’re perfect just the way they are.”
“You’re safe, Blake. No one is going to hurt you again. I promise.”
“You’re not pathetic, stupid, or a loser, okay? Sure, you’re prickly around the edges, but I like that about you. You’re fun to be around, you’re a good person, and you deserve all the friends in the world. Your past is in the past. That’s not who you are, or how things are now. Right?”
“If that wasn’t clear enough for you, Blake, you’re the one I want. No. The one I need. I’m crazy about you, Latte Boy. Have been for a while.”
“You’re all I think about. When you’re not with me, I want to find ways to be near you. When you’re upset, I want to make it all better. When you’re happy, it makes my whole fucking chest swell with joy. No other man in this world will do, Blake. Just you.”
“I’d have waited as long as it took. You were worth the wait, Blake.”
“Damn it. Crazy, sexy, wild Golden Boy,”
“Blake Clark, wanna make me the happiest man ever and be my boyfriend?”
For the first time in my life, I let myself be happy, to be wanted. For the first time in my life, I feel like I deserve something good. For the first time in my life, I fall in love and pray that this will be the only time, because at this moment, there will never be anyone else for me but Cooper. I want him to be it for me. To be my forever.
“You are never too much, Blake. You’re the perfect amount.”
“I’ll never get enough of you, Blake. I’m addicted. The sweetest drug.”
“You're the only person who’s ever stood up for me, defended me. I love you so fucking much for that.”
“I choose you. I’ll always choose you.” “I’ll always choose you, too.”
“You’re my forever, Blake. You are what matters, not football. I don’t care if I lose everything I have in life. As long as you’re safe, you’re happy, that's all that I care about.”
“But I want you to listen to me, Blake Clark. You are worth it. You are loved. You are wanted. Not only by me, but by our friends. And while we’re alive, you will never be alone.”
Who knew all it took was a golden boy football player and his sunshine smile to change my whole world?
March 23, 2026
I was excited for the book as I love Nerd/Jock trope, but I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. Maybe I'm just in a mood that I did not connect to the story.
So this is the story of Cooper and Blake. Cooper is the captain of the football team but not your typical jock. He is kind and caring. He is in need of a tutor, enters Blake who has been bullied since high school by jocks which resulted in him being insecure and kinda isolated.
Things I liked:
- How Cooper is not your typical jock who drinks, party, and sleeps around. He is actually gold-hearted, always make sure everyone is safe. He is so genuine and kind.
- The slow burn. How Cooper and Blake relationship started as tutor/tutee, then friends to best friends, and then boyfriends. Their first kiss literally happens at 61%, and they don't have full sex until 82%.
- There was no icky lust between them and I appreciate that.
- How patient and understanding Cooper was with Blake. He didn't force or push him even though he fell first for him.
- We have Blake with black wavy and messy hair, blue eyes, and black-rimmed glasses. How can you not love Blake? He is insecure, not so social and only has online friends. He is lonely until Cooper shows him that there are kind-hearted people in the world.
Things I didn't like:
- I didn't feel a great chemistry between Blake and Cooper. Again, maybe it's my mood thus I cannot connect to them.
- Some side characters rubbed me off the wrong way. I love found family but I don't like where side characters are too involved.
- The teammate Dean who, on the two different occasions he opened his mouth, just talks about sexual stuff. I personally hate when side characters sexualize everything.
-All Cooper's besties are queer and in many relationships.
- We have Ellie (I believe she has her own books) who is in a polymerous relationship with 5 partners: the assistant coach Broody, the dean Theo, a girl named Rain, and Jax and Chase who are jocks.
- Then there is Val who has two boyfriends cause according to her "I need two dicks to keep me going." She is the side character that couldn't digest the most I'm sorry. She was very pushy towards Blake. The second time she meets him, she goes "I found you, I'm keeping you. I licked him him so he's mine" then proceeds to run her tongue up the side of Blake's face. Like ewww no. Also, she sexualize everything, which I hate. Also some things she would say like " I've fucked guys before I started dating them. Gotta test out the product before you commit, you know?" That sentence really irritated me🤢
- A bit predictable. For example, the moment they start hooking up against the equipment shed, I knew it will lead to something.
- The situation at the end and how Theo, the dean was like "if you get kicked out of school, I'm going to be kicked out of my bed. You just had to be my girl's best friend." Friend for not, what dean talk like that to a student?!
For OM drama, We have Luke who is someone Cooper messed around with in the past, he prepositions Cooper to rekindle the "relationship" but Cooper does not touch him or even want him. This only drives the jealousy plot of Blake and fire start their relationship.
I tried to detail why I personally didn't like the book. Again, I am a moody and picky reader unfortunately🙄. So if the stuff I mentioned don't bother you, then give this book a chance.
So this is the story of Cooper and Blake. Cooper is the captain of the football team but not your typical jock. He is kind and caring. He is in need of a tutor, enters Blake who has been bullied since high school by jocks which resulted in him being insecure and kinda isolated.
Things I liked:
- How Cooper is not your typical jock who drinks, party, and sleeps around. He is actually gold-hearted, always make sure everyone is safe. He is so genuine and kind.
- The slow burn. How Cooper and Blake relationship started as tutor/tutee, then friends to best friends, and then boyfriends. Their first kiss literally happens at 61%, and they don't have full sex until 82%.
- There was no icky lust between them and I appreciate that.
- How patient and understanding Cooper was with Blake. He didn't force or push him even though he fell first for him.
- We have Blake with black wavy and messy hair, blue eyes, and black-rimmed glasses. How can you not love Blake? He is insecure, not so social and only has online friends. He is lonely until Cooper shows him that there are kind-hearted people in the world.
Things I didn't like:
- I didn't feel a great chemistry between Blake and Cooper. Again, maybe it's my mood thus I cannot connect to them.
- Some side characters rubbed me off the wrong way. I love found family but I don't like where side characters are too involved.
- The teammate Dean who, on the two different occasions he opened his mouth, just talks about sexual stuff. I personally hate when side characters sexualize everything.
-All Cooper's besties are queer and in many relationships.
- We have Ellie (I believe she has her own books) who is in a polymerous relationship with 5 partners: the assistant coach Broody, the dean Theo, a girl named Rain, and Jax and Chase who are jocks.
- Then there is Val who has two boyfriends cause according to her "I need two dicks to keep me going." She is the side character that couldn't digest the most I'm sorry. She was very pushy towards Blake. The second time she meets him, she goes "I found you, I'm keeping you. I licked him him so he's mine" then proceeds to run her tongue up the side of Blake's face. Like ewww no. Also, she sexualize everything, which I hate. Also some things she would say like " I've fucked guys before I started dating them. Gotta test out the product before you commit, you know?" That sentence really irritated me🤢
- A bit predictable. For example, the moment they start hooking up against the equipment shed, I knew it will lead to something.
- The situation at the end and how Theo, the dean was like "if you get kicked out of school, I'm going to be kicked out of my bed. You just had to be my girl's best friend." Friend for not, what dean talk like that to a student?!
For OM drama, We have Luke who is someone Cooper messed around with in the past, he prepositions Cooper to rekindle the "relationship" but Cooper does not touch him or even want him. This only drives the jealousy plot of Blake and fire start their relationship.
I tried to detail why I personally didn't like the book. Again, I am a moody and picky reader unfortunately🙄. So if the stuff I mentioned don't bother you, then give this book a chance.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Sweet MM College Football Romance
Great read!! This was such a sweet book. I loved Cooper as soon as he appeared in SVU series and I have been waiting for his story! And this did not disappoint. And I think it was perfect that the most outgoing, happiest golden boy found the grumpiest most antisocial ‘kitten’ to fall for. They complemented each other in the best ways, and watching their relationship unfold was absolutely beautiful.
This is a slow burn with less spice than most of the author’s work, but it fit this story perfectly. And the spice was definitely worth the wait. Their banter was great and there was a lot of emotion all moments as well.
Blake is demi$exul and has never felt attraction to anyone regardless of gender. So he needed to get to know Cooper as a friend before anything else could develop. Cooper saw that and made sure he was going to be a friend to Blake first and foremost…. He was just hoping for more but was going to take Blake however he could have him.
For Blake, making friends and finding love may have changed him a bit but it didn’t change how grumpy he was……Which was one of Cooper’s favorite things about him and mine as well ❤️ and Cooper was just a golden ray of sunshine, but he was even more protective of Blake than he was for his friends (which if you’ve read SVU, you know just how far he’ll go for the ones he loves)
No cheating, no OMD, no third act breakup with a HEA.
* Sunshine Jock & Grumpy Tutor
* Friends to Lovers
* Demi$exual Virg!n MMC
* Boys Obsessed
* Slow Burn
It was so great to see so many characters from SVU again❤️
Great read!! This was such a sweet book. I loved Cooper as soon as he appeared in SVU series and I have been waiting for his story! And this did not disappoint. And I think it was perfect that the most outgoing, happiest golden boy found the grumpiest most antisocial ‘kitten’ to fall for. They complemented each other in the best ways, and watching their relationship unfold was absolutely beautiful.
This is a slow burn with less spice than most of the author’s work, but it fit this story perfectly. And the spice was definitely worth the wait. Their banter was great and there was a lot of emotion all moments as well.
Blake is demi$exul and has never felt attraction to anyone regardless of gender. So he needed to get to know Cooper as a friend before anything else could develop. Cooper saw that and made sure he was going to be a friend to Blake first and foremost…. He was just hoping for more but was going to take Blake however he could have him.
For Blake, making friends and finding love may have changed him a bit but it didn’t change how grumpy he was……Which was one of Cooper’s favorite things about him and mine as well ❤️ and Cooper was just a golden ray of sunshine, but he was even more protective of Blake than he was for his friends (which if you’ve read SVU, you know just how far he’ll go for the ones he loves)
No cheating, no OMD, no third act breakup with a HEA.
* Sunshine Jock & Grumpy Tutor
* Friends to Lovers
* Demi$exual Virg!n MMC
* Boys Obsessed
* Slow Burn
It was so great to see so many characters from SVU again❤️
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