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The Big Boys of BRU #2
Under the Lights
Dominic Kincaid can get fucked. All the way.
After a rebound one-night stand — okay, and maybe the hottest night of my entire life — I don’t expect to ever see him again.
Turns out he’s been lying to me since he first opened his mouth, which puts him squarely on my shit list. Maybe that’s thanks to my major trust issues, but after being betrayed by the people closest to me time and time again, it feels warranted.
My parents screwed me over, my boyfriend cheated on me, and oh yeah, my sorority kicked me out because I wouldn’t fall in line.
Just when I think things can’t get worse, he’s here — constantly, popping up, no matter where I go, and chasing me with a ferocity and impertinence that outright enrages me. It definitely does not make my chest flutter like a whole ass swarm of butterflies has taken up residence in there. Nope, not happening.
But he keeps showing up for me. No terms, no conditions — just pure devotion and support. My focus should be on making those who wronged me pay for their sins, but he refuses to give up.
The thought of trusting someone again scares the shit out of me… but maybe some people are worth it.
Under the Lights is a spicy MF college football romance featuring an actual Big Boy, dirty talk, all the banter, an age gap (she’s older), Grumpy FMC x Sunshine MMC, an obsessed and protective hero who dips his toes into some morally gray areas, a one-night stand, and kink exploration.
This book is intended for readers 18+, and the second installment in a series of interconnected standalones.
After a rebound one-night stand — okay, and maybe the hottest night of my entire life — I don’t expect to ever see him again.
Turns out he’s been lying to me since he first opened his mouth, which puts him squarely on my shit list. Maybe that’s thanks to my major trust issues, but after being betrayed by the people closest to me time and time again, it feels warranted.
My parents screwed me over, my boyfriend cheated on me, and oh yeah, my sorority kicked me out because I wouldn’t fall in line.
Just when I think things can’t get worse, he’s here — constantly, popping up, no matter where I go, and chasing me with a ferocity and impertinence that outright enrages me. It definitely does not make my chest flutter like a whole ass swarm of butterflies has taken up residence in there. Nope, not happening.
But he keeps showing up for me. No terms, no conditions — just pure devotion and support. My focus should be on making those who wronged me pay for their sins, but he refuses to give up.
The thought of trusting someone again scares the shit out of me… but maybe some people are worth it.
Under the Lights is a spicy MF college football romance featuring an actual Big Boy, dirty talk, all the banter, an age gap (she’s older), Grumpy FMC x Sunshine MMC, an obsessed and protective hero who dips his toes into some morally gray areas, a one-night stand, and kink exploration.
This book is intended for readers 18+, and the second installment in a series of interconnected standalones.
515 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2025
About the author
Sorena Graves
9 books145 followersSorena Graves writes the books she loves to read and just can't seem to find enough of. She loves unconventional main characters and tropes, all wrapped up in a scorching hot package.
Her home is currently in Germany, where she lives with her husband, daughter and dog, but she plans to make Australia her home soon.
When Sorena isn't busy writing steamy love stories, she can be found either riding horses or enjoying a glass of rosé while crafting her next irresistible tale.
Her home is currently in Germany, where she lives with her husband, daughter and dog, but she plans to make Australia her home soon.
When Sorena isn't busy writing steamy love stories, she can be found either riding horses or enjoying a glass of rosé while crafting her next irresistible tale.
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July 7, 2025Thank you to the author for sending me the safety wish more authors did this
Neither V
No OWD
No OMD
No OP after meeting
And no On page w others
So now I can dive into this one soon!
Would love safety on this!!!! Anyone who reads please -any deets would be great
Neither V
No OWD
No OMD
No OP after meeting
And no On page w others
So now I can dive into this one soon!
Would love safety on this!!!! Anyone who reads please -any deets would be great
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September 4, 2026ALC provided by Blue Nose Audio
This one unfortunately wasn’t for me. There wasn’t enough plot to keep me invested, and most of the story felt like the characters going back and forth.
The age difference is only a few years, 23/19, but once it became an issue in the story, I was very aware that he was only 19 and his sexual experience just felt way too mature for his age, and I had a hard time buying it.
The narration was definitely the highlight. Savannah Thomas and Sean Masters did a great job with the duet performance.
I recommend this for readers who like relationship-driven college romance, lots of push and pull, and plenty of spice.
This one unfortunately wasn’t for me. There wasn’t enough plot to keep me invested, and most of the story felt like the characters going back and forth.
The age difference is only a few years, 23/19, but once it became an issue in the story, I was very aware that he was only 19 and his sexual experience just felt way too mature for his age, and I had a hard time buying it.
The narration was definitely the highlight. Savannah Thomas and Sean Masters did a great job with the duet performance.
I recommend this for readers who like relationship-driven college romance, lots of push and pull, and plenty of spice.
July 15, 2025
So I did really enjoy this. It was a really fun, extra spicy read.
Book 1, Colt and Hailey’s book is still my fave but I’m really looking forward to Ella and Hunters book too.
Dom and Sierra meet at a club and it’s insta-lust for both of them. She had just ended a relationship literally that day, she caught her ex cheating. Unbeknownst to Sierra, Dom isn’t even a college student- yet. He’s there on a recruiting trip. He’s 19 and a couple months off graduating high school and doesn’t tell her any of this, just that he goes to school in a different state and he’s there visiting. So they have an explosive ONS, seriously for someone so young he certainly seems to know what he’s doing and the mouth on this man! (boy?)
So from here he’s absolutely obsessed with her and determined that when he comes back to start there that he’ll make her his, so then we have a few month separation while he finishes/graduates high school until he turns up at college and lucky for him Sierra turns out to be his sister Ella’s new roommate.
So when he gets there and she realises he omitted the truth about his age etc (she’s 23 so she’s bothered by the age thing at first) she tries to shut him down but he’s all in with wanting to make her his that he spends the rest of the book just being an extreme golden retriever, they start sleeping together but the entire time she’s still holding on to her ice queen persona and is constantly trying to push him away or at least keep him at arms length but he is persistent as fuck. She doesn’t give in and admit that she wants him until 88%
There’s also a whole sorority scandal plot alongside all that where she got made to leave due to discovering some shady shit and she’s trying to uncover it all while the sorority and frat try to threaten her not to expose them. The fmcs ex is tied to this too so he does pop up a couple times but I wouldn’t really count it as OMD.
-dual pov
-reverse age gap she’s 23 he’s 19
-fmc volleyball player, mmc football player
-One night stand then few month separation and both were celibate
-no virgins but no mention of H’s past at all or when he was last with someone.
-safe no owd/omd- there’s one tiny owd that’s insignificant but I know my fellow safety readers will want to know:
So the only tiny owd was when he was at an end of school year party it was around 23%, it was after the H and h’s ONS but before they’re reunited at college again. There’s a girl Lucy who he said he made out with once or twice at parties. She asks him to have ‘their own little farewell’ She leans in to kiss him and he moves away quickly then he tries to let her down gently and a little bit too nicely in my opinion because he tells her she’s amazing and that she’s gorgeous and a nice girl but he’s not interested. He tells her he met someone and when the ow is like so she’s not here so what’s the problem, that’s when he shuts her down properly.
“My words were clipped. “The problem is, I’m not interested. The only person I’m interested in is, as you said, not here.” I rose to my full height, glowering down at her.”
After their ONS he really was only all about Sierra and was 100% loyal while separate and together.
-HFN ending
-Epilogue is 5 years later on their wedding day
Book 1, Colt and Hailey’s book is still my fave but I’m really looking forward to Ella and Hunters book too.
Dom and Sierra meet at a club and it’s insta-lust for both of them. She had just ended a relationship literally that day, she caught her ex cheating. Unbeknownst to Sierra, Dom isn’t even a college student- yet. He’s there on a recruiting trip. He’s 19 and a couple months off graduating high school and doesn’t tell her any of this, just that he goes to school in a different state and he’s there visiting. So they have an explosive ONS, seriously for someone so young he certainly seems to know what he’s doing and the mouth on this man! (boy?)
So from here he’s absolutely obsessed with her and determined that when he comes back to start there that he’ll make her his, so then we have a few month separation while he finishes/graduates high school until he turns up at college and lucky for him Sierra turns out to be his sister Ella’s new roommate.
So when he gets there and she realises he omitted the truth about his age etc (she’s 23 so she’s bothered by the age thing at first) she tries to shut him down but he’s all in with wanting to make her his that he spends the rest of the book just being an extreme golden retriever, they start sleeping together but the entire time she’s still holding on to her ice queen persona and is constantly trying to push him away or at least keep him at arms length but he is persistent as fuck. She doesn’t give in and admit that she wants him until 88%
There’s also a whole sorority scandal plot alongside all that where she got made to leave due to discovering some shady shit and she’s trying to uncover it all while the sorority and frat try to threaten her not to expose them. The fmcs ex is tied to this too so he does pop up a couple times but I wouldn’t really count it as OMD.
-dual pov
-reverse age gap she’s 23 he’s 19
-fmc volleyball player, mmc football player
-One night stand then few month separation and both were celibate
-no virgins but no mention of H’s past at all or when he was last with someone.
-safe no owd/omd- there’s one tiny owd that’s insignificant but I know my fellow safety readers will want to know:
So the only tiny owd was when he was at an end of school year party it was around 23%, it was after the H and h’s ONS but before they’re reunited at college again. There’s a girl Lucy who he said he made out with once or twice at parties. She asks him to have ‘their own little farewell’ She leans in to kiss him and he moves away quickly then he tries to let her down gently and a little bit too nicely in my opinion because he tells her she’s amazing and that she’s gorgeous and a nice girl but he’s not interested. He tells her he met someone and when the ow is like so she’s not here so what’s the problem, that’s when he shuts her down properly.
“My words were clipped. “The problem is, I’m not interested. The only person I’m interested in is, as you said, not here.” I rose to my full height, glowering down at her.”
After their ONS he really was only all about Sierra and was 100% loyal while separate and together.
-HFN ending
-Epilogue is 5 years later on their wedding day
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 30, 2025
BETA READ - ARC REREAD - 4.5 ⭐️
Hows that Taylor Swift line go? “Like a big tattooed golden retriever”…I feel like she was describing Dom to a T 🥵
Dom and Sierra meet at a party and are the perfect example of a black cat and golden retriever pairing. Bad ass ice queen volleyball player Sierra just left her cheating boyfriend and decides to follow through with the age old remedy, getting over someone by getting under someone else. Dom is in town deciding whether or not to go to BRU and once he meets Sierra he knows theres no where else he would rather be. What Sierra thinks will just be one night turns into so much more when her sorority turns against her and she moves in with her new friend Ella. Come to find out Ella has a brother…a YOUNGER brother…none other than Dom.
These two were absolutely electric in all of the best ways. If you know me you know I am partial to a prickly FMC and I loved how Sierra kept Dom at arms length…unless it was the middle of night and she was half asleep 😮💨😏 Meanwhile if you look up the definition of obsessed in the dictionary I’m pretty sure you’ll see Dom’s picture making heart eyes at Sierra. I loved how he let her come to him at her pace while also not taking no for an answer and constantly placing himself in her orbit- much to her chagrin. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I absolutely CANNOT WAIT for Hunter and Ella. The tension between these two was TENSIONING just in the small glimpses we got of them 😅
Hows that Taylor Swift line go? “Like a big tattooed golden retriever”…I feel like she was describing Dom to a T 🥵
Dom and Sierra meet at a party and are the perfect example of a black cat and golden retriever pairing. Bad ass ice queen volleyball player Sierra just left her cheating boyfriend and decides to follow through with the age old remedy, getting over someone by getting under someone else. Dom is in town deciding whether or not to go to BRU and once he meets Sierra he knows theres no where else he would rather be. What Sierra thinks will just be one night turns into so much more when her sorority turns against her and she moves in with her new friend Ella. Come to find out Ella has a brother…a YOUNGER brother…none other than Dom.
These two were absolutely electric in all of the best ways. If you know me you know I am partial to a prickly FMC and I loved how Sierra kept Dom at arms length…unless it was the middle of night and she was half asleep 😮💨😏 Meanwhile if you look up the definition of obsessed in the dictionary I’m pretty sure you’ll see Dom’s picture making heart eyes at Sierra. I loved how he let her come to him at her pace while also not taking no for an answer and constantly placing himself in her orbit- much to her chagrin. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I absolutely CANNOT WAIT for Hunter and Ella. The tension between these two was TENSIONING just in the small glimpses we got of them 😅
July 22, 2025
Under the Lights by Sorena Graves eARC Review
Wow. Once I started this book, I could NOT put it down. I straight up devoured it and will be thinking about it for a VERY long time. I am now obsessed with Sorena’s writing and am worried that I am now in a book slump.😅
Dom and Sierra are IT. First off, as soon as Dom lays eyes on Sierra he is a goner. He is a man obsessed and my god was it hot. Sierra has serious trust issues and rightfully so- she has been through a lot of shit but Dom is not going to take no for an answer. Hot stalker vibes? Yes please.
Football player x volleyball star 👏🏻 I’ll take it! The absolute best banter. The spice in this book…. SO GOOD, had me sweatingggg. 🥵 The plot was incredible- the story had me itching for more with each page. I honestly cannot believe this is only her second book. I am SO impressed!!
What to expect:
Reverse age gap
He falls first
College romance
Grumpy FMC x sunshine MMC
Football player x volleyball player
One night stand
Obsessive
Kink exploration
Thank you so much Sorena for the opportunity to read this as an ARC for my honest opinion and review!
Wow. Once I started this book, I could NOT put it down. I straight up devoured it and will be thinking about it for a VERY long time. I am now obsessed with Sorena’s writing and am worried that I am now in a book slump.😅
Dom and Sierra are IT. First off, as soon as Dom lays eyes on Sierra he is a goner. He is a man obsessed and my god was it hot. Sierra has serious trust issues and rightfully so- she has been through a lot of shit but Dom is not going to take no for an answer. Hot stalker vibes? Yes please.
Football player x volleyball star 👏🏻 I’ll take it! The absolute best banter. The spice in this book…. SO GOOD, had me sweatingggg. 🥵 The plot was incredible- the story had me itching for more with each page. I honestly cannot believe this is only her second book. I am SO impressed!!
What to expect:
Reverse age gap
He falls first
College romance
Grumpy FMC x sunshine MMC
Football player x volleyball player
One night stand
Obsessive
Kink exploration
Thank you so much Sorena for the opportunity to read this as an ARC for my honest opinion and review!
July 21, 2025
tropes:
College Football
One Night Stand
Age Gap (She's older)
Football Player x Volleyball player
black cat x Golden retriever
He's Obsessed
OTT Jealous/possessive
The way I need to say this with my whole chest. Sorena Graves is criminally underrated. This book was absolutely amazing. Her writing, impeccable & spice absolutely filthy and top tier.
This book was so bingable, I literally read in one sitting, and started out with a bang.
If you love your MMCs absolutely obsessed and will do anything for their girls, Sorena writes the best of the best. This book also features both MCs as athletes which is a nice little bonus.
College Football
One Night Stand
Age Gap (She's older)
Football Player x Volleyball player
black cat x Golden retriever
He's Obsessed
OTT Jealous/possessive
The way I need to say this with my whole chest. Sorena Graves is criminally underrated. This book was absolutely amazing. Her writing, impeccable & spice absolutely filthy and top tier.
This book was so bingable, I literally read in one sitting, and started out with a bang.
If you love your MMCs absolutely obsessed and will do anything for their girls, Sorena writes the best of the best. This book also features both MCs as athletes which is a nice little bonus.
July 21, 2025
ONS, One Obsessed Golden Retriever, One Very Lucky Girl
Dedication: To every pretty thing with sharp edges — never dull your spark for someone scared of fire. And fuck anyone who ever made you feel like too much.
Sierra (FMC): 23 • Major: Public Relations (PR) • Black Cat Energy • Cautious and Careful • Organized • Reformed Mean Girl •
Dom (MMC): 19 • Major: Mechanical Engineering • Protective • Tattooed Golden Retriever • Wears a Chain •
Tropes:
🏐 Football Player x Volleyball Player
🏈 Grumpy FMC x Sunshine MMC
🏐 Age Gap (she’s older)
🏈 College Romance
🏐 ONS
🏈 Revenge Plot
🏐 Found Family
🏈 Man Obsessed
🏐 Nicknames
🏈 Banter as Flirting
🏐 Ms. Independent Meets Mr. You Wanna Bet
🏈 Touch Her and 💀
🏐 Heat to Slow Burn to Inferno
🏈 He Falls First
Rating: 🛌🛌🛌🛌 (4⭐️)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (dirty talk, brat vibes, 👅, praise, face as a chair, lite impact play, biting, begging, 🥗 tossing, 🍑 play, hair pulling, somnophilia, 💦 play, hand necklace, spitting, soft Døm)
T/W: unwanted following (on page), infidelity (not MCs, referenced), embezzlement (on page), dubious consent (on page), violence (on page), light B & E (on page), money issues (referenced), blackmail (on page), threatening texts (on page)
If you like your book boyfriends obsessed, tattooed, and just unhinged enough to be hot, meet Dom Kincaid.
This book opens with an explosive one-night stand between Sierra, a 23-year-old volleyball star freshly cheated on, and Dom, the walking, talking definition of golden retriever energy with a filthy mouth and a secret: he’s still in high school. (Technically. But like… barely.) She thinks he’s a college guy visiting from out of town. He doesn’t correct her. Whoops.
Fast forward a few months and surprise! Dom’s back, this time as a freshman football recruit and Sierra’s new roommate’s baby brother. Cue chaos, tension, and enough sexual chemistry to melt steel.
Dom? Oh, he’s all in. From day one, this man is on a mission. He wants Sierra, and nothing—not the age gap, her emotional walls, or her constant attempts to keep him in the “bad idea” category—is going to stop him. He’s 19 going on alpha, persistent with a capital P, and every time he calls her darlin’, I forgot how to breathe.
Meanwhile, Sierra is the definition of grumpy, guarded, and not about to fall for her hookup-turned (lite) stalker situationship. Except… she kind of already has.
Their dynamic is hot, hilarious, and layered with deeper emotional beats including a revenge subplot featuring shady sororities, fake friends, and Sierra’s epic journey to reclaim her power. I only wish we’d gotten more of them out in the real world instead of just behind closed doors (even though, let’s be honest, the closed door scenes were five-chili-pepper level 🥵).
From slütty chains (new k!nk unlocked) to sweet confessions, Dom and Sierra are an opposites-attract masterclass. He falls first, falls hard, and makes sure she feels it.
A deliciously messy, spicy, emotionally satisfying ride. 10/10 would let Dom ruin me next.
Now, where’s Hunter’s book?!
I received an ARC copy and wanted to leave an honest review.
Dedication: To every pretty thing with sharp edges — never dull your spark for someone scared of fire. And fuck anyone who ever made you feel like too much.
Sierra (FMC): 23 • Major: Public Relations (PR) • Black Cat Energy • Cautious and Careful • Organized • Reformed Mean Girl •
Dom (MMC): 19 • Major: Mechanical Engineering • Protective • Tattooed Golden Retriever • Wears a Chain •
Tropes:
🏐 Football Player x Volleyball Player
🏈 Grumpy FMC x Sunshine MMC
🏐 Age Gap (she’s older)
🏈 College Romance
🏐 ONS
🏈 Revenge Plot
🏐 Found Family
🏈 Man Obsessed
🏐 Nicknames
🏈 Banter as Flirting
🏐 Ms. Independent Meets Mr. You Wanna Bet
🏈 Touch Her and 💀
🏐 Heat to Slow Burn to Inferno
🏈 He Falls First
Rating: 🛌🛌🛌🛌 (4⭐️)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (dirty talk, brat vibes, 👅, praise, face as a chair, lite impact play, biting, begging, 🥗 tossing, 🍑 play, hair pulling, somnophilia, 💦 play, hand necklace, spitting, soft Døm)
T/W: unwanted following (on page), infidelity (not MCs, referenced), embezzlement (on page), dubious consent (on page), violence (on page), light B & E (on page), money issues (referenced), blackmail (on page), threatening texts (on page)
If you like your book boyfriends obsessed, tattooed, and just unhinged enough to be hot, meet Dom Kincaid.
This book opens with an explosive one-night stand between Sierra, a 23-year-old volleyball star freshly cheated on, and Dom, the walking, talking definition of golden retriever energy with a filthy mouth and a secret: he’s still in high school. (Technically. But like… barely.) She thinks he’s a college guy visiting from out of town. He doesn’t correct her. Whoops.
Fast forward a few months and surprise! Dom’s back, this time as a freshman football recruit and Sierra’s new roommate’s baby brother. Cue chaos, tension, and enough sexual chemistry to melt steel.
Dom? Oh, he’s all in. From day one, this man is on a mission. He wants Sierra, and nothing—not the age gap, her emotional walls, or her constant attempts to keep him in the “bad idea” category—is going to stop him. He’s 19 going on alpha, persistent with a capital P, and every time he calls her darlin’, I forgot how to breathe.
Meanwhile, Sierra is the definition of grumpy, guarded, and not about to fall for her hookup-turned (lite) stalker situationship. Except… she kind of already has.
Their dynamic is hot, hilarious, and layered with deeper emotional beats including a revenge subplot featuring shady sororities, fake friends, and Sierra’s epic journey to reclaim her power. I only wish we’d gotten more of them out in the real world instead of just behind closed doors (even though, let’s be honest, the closed door scenes were five-chili-pepper level 🥵).
From slütty chains (new k!nk unlocked) to sweet confessions, Dom and Sierra are an opposites-attract masterclass. He falls first, falls hard, and makes sure she feels it.
A deliciously messy, spicy, emotionally satisfying ride. 10/10 would let Dom ruin me next.
Now, where’s Hunter’s book?!
I received an ARC copy and wanted to leave an honest review.
October 5, 2026
🎧Audiobook🎧
İlk defa yazarın bi kitabına 5 yıldız veremiyorum çünkü kitabın hikayesinde bi kopukluk var gibiydi. Yoksa her zamanki gibi esas kız ve esas oğlan mükemmeldi, ilişkileri vs de harika, orda da sorun yok ama gidişatta bazı şeyleri çok mantıksız buldum.
Kızımız Sierra 23 yaşında bi voleybolcu ve bir gün bulunduğu takımdaki kızların yardım fonlarını arakladıklarını öğreniyor, buna diyorlarki sende bize dahil ol yoksa takımdan atılırsın. Kız tabiki kabul etmiyor, zaten yakın zaman önce erkek arkadaşının kendisini aldatmış olduğunu öğrenen Sierra birde okuldan/takımdan atılıyor. Zaten hayatı boyunca kime güvense kazık yemiş kızımız esas oğlanımız Dom un olduğu okula transfer oluyor, oğlan da okulun futbol takımında. Ayrıca bu ikisi birkaç ay önce bi partide tanışmışlardı zaten birbirlerini tanıyorlar hatta oğlan direk kafayı takmıştı kıza o günden beri.
(Oğlan 20 yaşında btw yani ufak bi reverse age gap diyebiliriz 😅)
Neyse şimdi premise gayet güzel, bende bekliyorum ki bunlar birlikte o eski okuldaki hırsızların foyasını ortaya çıkarsınlar, hatta belki kıza iftira atarlar sende çaldın diye, onunla uğraşsınlar, sonra kızın eski sevgilisi sırf bi iddia uğruna kızla çıkmış, buna değinsinler, intikam alsınlar falan... Hani olması gereken bu değil mi?
Ama tüm kitap saçma sapan doldurma sahnelerle geçti ve sadece son 2 chapter da buldukları bi telefonla tüm bu zimmete geçirme olayını çözmüş oldular... Niye böyle bir şey yaptı yazar hiç anlamadım. Konuyu zaten bulmuşsun abla, yazmaya mı üşendin nooldu adsjfhgfjdg
İlk defa yazarın bi kitabına 5 yıldız veremiyorum çünkü kitabın hikayesinde bi kopukluk var gibiydi. Yoksa her zamanki gibi esas kız ve esas oğlan mükemmeldi, ilişkileri vs de harika, orda da sorun yok ama gidişatta bazı şeyleri çok mantıksız buldum.
Kızımız Sierra 23 yaşında bi voleybolcu ve bir gün bulunduğu takımdaki kızların yardım fonlarını arakladıklarını öğreniyor, buna diyorlarki sende bize dahil ol yoksa takımdan atılırsın. Kız tabiki kabul etmiyor, zaten yakın zaman önce erkek arkadaşının kendisini aldatmış olduğunu öğrenen Sierra birde okuldan/takımdan atılıyor. Zaten hayatı boyunca kime güvense kazık yemiş kızımız esas oğlanımız Dom un olduğu okula transfer oluyor, oğlan da okulun futbol takımında. Ayrıca bu ikisi birkaç ay önce bi partide tanışmışlardı zaten birbirlerini tanıyorlar hatta oğlan direk kafayı takmıştı kıza o günden beri.
(Oğlan 20 yaşında btw yani ufak bi reverse age gap diyebiliriz 😅)
Neyse şimdi premise gayet güzel, bende bekliyorum ki bunlar birlikte o eski okuldaki hırsızların foyasını ortaya çıkarsınlar, hatta belki kıza iftira atarlar sende çaldın diye, onunla uğraşsınlar, sonra kızın eski sevgilisi sırf bi iddia uğruna kızla çıkmış, buna değinsinler, intikam alsınlar falan... Hani olması gereken bu değil mi?
Ama tüm kitap saçma sapan doldurma sahnelerle geçti ve sadece son 2 chapter da buldukları bi telefonla tüm bu zimmete geçirme olayını çözmüş oldular... Niye böyle bir şey yaptı yazar hiç anlamadım. Konuyu zaten bulmuşsun abla, yazmaya mı üşendin nooldu adsjfhgfjdg
September 2, 2026
Calling all of my college sports romance lovers to the front because I have a book that you need to add to your TBR! And buckle up because she's a spicy one with top tier banter between a black cat FMC and a down bad man obsessed MMC!
You know what, I really do love an MMC who loves when she's mean to him and you know what, the meaner Sierra was to Dom, the harder he fell. This is a classic black cat x golden retriever relationship which I absolutely loved. But with that being said, Sierra has this reputation for being "mean" but she's not mean at all. In fact, she has her walls up so high that she just simply won't let anyone in, which comes off mean. And all it took was a younger man who chased her til she got tired and gave in.
Also if you like it spicy, then you're in for a real treat. This one starts off with a smoking hot one night stand. And continues with Dom continuously waking her up with some very interesting tactics. Those tactics were rather enjoyable and honestly, good for you girl!
I had the pleasure of listening to this audiobook as an ALC and let me tell you something, it's the way to go! The audiobook for Under the Lights is DUET NARRATION by Sean Masters and Savannah Thomas. Both did an excellent job with the characters and bringing the story to life.
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Sorena Graves and Blue Nose Audio for allowing me the pleasure to listen to Under the Lights as an ALC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
You know what, I really do love an MMC who loves when she's mean to him and you know what, the meaner Sierra was to Dom, the harder he fell. This is a classic black cat x golden retriever relationship which I absolutely loved. But with that being said, Sierra has this reputation for being "mean" but she's not mean at all. In fact, she has her walls up so high that she just simply won't let anyone in, which comes off mean. And all it took was a younger man who chased her til she got tired and gave in.
Also if you like it spicy, then you're in for a real treat. This one starts off with a smoking hot one night stand. And continues with Dom continuously waking her up with some very interesting tactics. Those tactics were rather enjoyable and honestly, good for you girl!
I had the pleasure of listening to this audiobook as an ALC and let me tell you something, it's the way to go! The audiobook for Under the Lights is DUET NARRATION by Sean Masters and Savannah Thomas. Both did an excellent job with the characters and bringing the story to life.
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Sorena Graves and Blue Nose Audio for allowing me the pleasure to listen to Under the Lights as an ALC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
August 1, 2025
“It started with sparks and ended under the lights- drenched and breathless, and completely his.”
Sorena Graves hooked me from the very beginning! Give me an unhinged obsessive MMC and I’m a puddle at his feet.
The moment Dominick Kincaid laid eyes on Sierra, he knew she was it for him. They met at a bar and Sierra thought it would be a one night thing. Well, Dom didn’t see it that way. This man took obsessed to another level and it was hot AF! Sierra is strong and independent. She has some trust issues, since she only had herself to rely on and every person she ever cared for betrayed her. Dom showed up in every way possible for her. The banter between them was chef’s kiss. And Dominick MFk’n Kincaid is a definitely a dom in the sheets. Whew this man’s mouth left your lady bits tingling. This story also had some suspense. Sorena delivered on every front. I’m so intrigued for book 3.
Tropes: college, football, volleyball, reverse age gap, ONS, obsessive mmc, kink exploration.
Thank you so much Sorena for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Sorena Graves hooked me from the very beginning! Give me an unhinged obsessive MMC and I’m a puddle at his feet.
The moment Dominick Kincaid laid eyes on Sierra, he knew she was it for him. They met at a bar and Sierra thought it would be a one night thing. Well, Dom didn’t see it that way. This man took obsessed to another level and it was hot AF! Sierra is strong and independent. She has some trust issues, since she only had herself to rely on and every person she ever cared for betrayed her. Dom showed up in every way possible for her. The banter between them was chef’s kiss. And Dominick MFk’n Kincaid is a definitely a dom in the sheets. Whew this man’s mouth left your lady bits tingling. This story also had some suspense. Sorena delivered on every front. I’m so intrigued for book 3.
Tropes: college, football, volleyball, reverse age gap, ONS, obsessive mmc, kink exploration.
Thank you so much Sorena for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
September 1, 2026
4.5 ⭐️. If you haven’t read this book yet, do yourself a favor and get the audio! Performed in duet by Savannah Thomas & Sean Masters and I swear these two never fail to deliver a phenomenal audiobook! I loved how perfect they were for Sierra & Dom. Savannah definitely rocked the fierce attitude like a boss babe and I loved it! They have a very hot night together and Dom has an absolutely filthy mouth! The chemistry is literally palpable between them…..and when Dom shows back up at BRU, I love how persistent and unhinged he is!
What to expect:
💜black cat x golden retriever
💜football mmc x volleyball fmc
💜one night stand
💜obsessed, possessive, jealous mmc
💜he falls first
💜somnophilia
What to expect:
💜black cat x golden retriever
💜football mmc x volleyball fmc
💜one night stand
💜obsessed, possessive, jealous mmc
💜he falls first
💜somnophilia
September 4, 2026
Under the Lights
✨AUDIO/BOOK REVIEW✨
Rating: ♡5⭐️♡5🎧♡5🌶️♡
🎧 Savannah - It has been a while since I have heard your voice. I LOVE hearing you with a southern twang. I LOVE, also, when are voicing a strong, confident, and badass FMC!
🎧Sean - I am a southerner and hearing you call Sierra “Darlin’” does stuff to my insides. I think that’s become my favorite nickname from you now. Let’s see if I can find one to out do it ;)
📚 Sorena - This was a first for me for you. NOT DISAPPOINTED! I was hooked from the jump! I love a little bit of story with my smut ;) you definitely delivered!
✨AUDIO/BOOK REVIEW✨
Rating: ♡5⭐️♡5🎧♡5🌶️♡
🎧 Savannah - It has been a while since I have heard your voice. I LOVE hearing you with a southern twang. I LOVE, also, when are voicing a strong, confident, and badass FMC!
🎧Sean - I am a southerner and hearing you call Sierra “Darlin’” does stuff to my insides. I think that’s become my favorite nickname from you now. Let’s see if I can find one to out do it ;)
📚 Sorena - This was a first for me for you. NOT DISAPPOINTED! I was hooked from the jump! I love a little bit of story with my smut ;) you definitely delivered!
July 7, 2025
BOOK 2 in the Big Boys of BRU series follows Dom and Sierra - opposites but the new IT couple! Football player meets volleyball player in this spicy, plot driven college romance.
Dom and Sierra are EVERYTHING. I loved these two together so much. The contrast between Dom's looks and his personality were probably one of my favourite things about this book. He is wise beyond his years, a tattooed big boyyyy with a slutty chain but he's the ultimate golden retriever. Sierra is THAT girl; she's ambitious, takes no shit but is cautious and protective of her heart. She has learnt to rely only on herself and really tries so hard to resist Dom's charms.
Dom takes "possessive" and "obsessed" to new levels and he really would do anything for his girl. The spice was next level and honestly had me sweating! These two had a really lovely genuine relationship; Dom worked hard to earn Sierra's trust and love and the constant communication between them was really good. I loved everything about them and their connection - the moment she put on that chain had me SWOONING. It really showed their growth together!
I'm so excited for book 3 - Ella and Hunter REALLY came through at the end of this book so I'm excited to see where their story takes us!
Thank you for having me on this journey with you, Sorena. I'm so proud of you. I loved working on this book with you!!! 4.5 stars / 3.5
Dom and Sierra are EVERYTHING. I loved these two together so much. The contrast between Dom's looks and his personality were probably one of my favourite things about this book. He is wise beyond his years, a tattooed big boyyyy with a slutty chain but he's the ultimate golden retriever. Sierra is THAT girl; she's ambitious, takes no shit but is cautious and protective of her heart. She has learnt to rely only on herself and really tries so hard to resist Dom's charms.
Dom takes "possessive" and "obsessed" to new levels and he really would do anything for his girl. The spice was next level and honestly had me sweating! These two had a really lovely genuine relationship; Dom worked hard to earn Sierra's trust and love and the constant communication between them was really good. I loved everything about them and their connection - the moment she put on that chain had me SWOONING. It really showed their growth together!
I'm so excited for book 3 - Ella and Hunter REALLY came through at the end of this book so I'm excited to see where their story takes us!
Thank you for having me on this journey with you, Sorena. I'm so proud of you. I loved working on this book with you!!! 4.5 stars / 3.5
September 3, 2026
Morally grey, golden retriever , narrated by Sean Masters. I was so in before I even pressed play. I am having such a freaking good time with this series!! I am learning quickly that Sorena's spice is some of my absolute favorite. Such a treat for your ears this audio was, I could not turn it off and made it so I INHALED this 500+ page book like it was an appetizer. The delivery of the TENSION between Sierra and Dom was done so masterfully by Sean and Savannah, I was so insanely head over heels for these two by their first interaction. I was DONE FOR by the time Dom threatened his slutty little chain to be swinging. BECAUSE WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE GET "“You can take a closer look when it’s dangling over your face.” AT 3%!?!?!? IT WILL GET ME EVERY. DAMN. TIME. SIR. YES. SIR. GARDEN TOOL MODE ACTIVATED. I cannot WAIT to continue this series knowing that Hunter is coming next! GIMME GIMME GIMME. 4.25/5 stars!
:: What to Expect ::
- Dual Athletes ( football player x volleyball player)
- Big Boy
- Dirty talk and banter
- Black cat x golden retriever
- Age gap (she’s older)
- Grumpy FMC x Sunshine MMC
- OTT jealous/obsessed/ possessive MMC
-Somno and kink exploration
- ONS
:: What to Expect ::
- Dual Athletes ( football player x volleyball player)
- Big Boy
- Dirty talk and banter
- Black cat x golden retriever
- Age gap (she’s older)
- Grumpy FMC x Sunshine MMC
- OTT jealous/obsessed/ possessive MMC
-Somno and kink exploration
- ONS
July 10, 2025
ARC REVIEW
5/5 stars
3.5/5 spice
HOLY SHIT SORENA!!! YOU DID YOUR SHIT ON THIS ONE! I am so proud of you and so grateful to be on this journey with you!
This is Sorena's second book and the second book in the BRU series, and it's one of my favorite books of the year. I finished this book in one sitting because I couldn't put it down; it was that good. Everything about this book was amazing, Sierra and Dom, chef's kiss. The plot had me guessing about what would happen, the spice had me sweating, and Dom being unhinged is my new obsession.
Sierra is that GIRLLL! She is a badass, feisty, and independent. She doesn't take shit from anyone; her trust issues keep her from allowing others to get too close, especially after she gets burned by her sorority sisters and best friend. She is hurting and determined to bring down the people who not only hurt her but also the charities she loves. I loved her determination and the strength to stand up for what she believed in despite everything falling apart around her. I related to Sierra on so many levels, especially feeling like you only have yourself to count on and struggling with trusting people when you only get let down time and time again. Sierra truly meant the world to me as a character, and I loved how she slowly let Dom get closer to her, but at her own pace. She knew she was stuck with him, but still made him work to earn her love and trust.
Dom, oh baby, Dom, I love you so much. Who knew I would simp for a red head, but here we are. That man was so unhinged in the sweetest way possible. He saw Sierra once and knew he would never want another woman ever. He knew exactly how to push the right buttons to make her tick, but did it in such a golden retriever way that she couldn't stay mad at him. This man worships the ground Sierra walks on and would do anything for her. Despite him never leaving her alone, he still didn't push her to talk about the things she wasn't ready for; he was patient and so kind. He didn't stop proving himself to her even after he knew how she felt (even if she didn't vocalize it). Dom would do anything Sierra needed without hesitation, and once he saw that she understood, he was truly the happiest man. The love I felt radiating off the pages from the second he saw Sierra put that necklace on had me tearing up with happiness. Dom and Sierra are truly endgame and meant to be together for life.
Onto the side characters, they are everything! Jax was so funny, I love him so bad. Knox reminds me of a puppy who is just here for the vibes. ELLA, MY GIRL, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! She is a girl's best friend and will do whatever it takes for the ones she loves. Also, the small scenes with Hunter were everything to me. I've loved that man since book 1. I'm so excited for what's to come with these characters.
The spice in this book was so hot, I was blushing. Dom was a daddy in this book despite being younger. I loved how Dom would check in with Sierra in his way to make sure she was good with what was happening, and Sierra trusted Dom enough to explore her fantasies.
I will forever shout from the roof for others to read this book and book 1 in the BRU because I swear you will love it.
Sorena, thank you so much for allowing me to love this series and you. I'm so lucky to call you a friend and see you succeed on this journey. Thank you for trusting me with this ARC.
Tropes:
- He falls first
- College romance
- Reverse grumpy x sunshine
- Obsessive and protective MMC
- Reverse age gao
- Football player x volleyball player
- One night stand
- No OMD/OWD
5/5 stars
3.5/5 spice
HOLY SHIT SORENA!!! YOU DID YOUR SHIT ON THIS ONE! I am so proud of you and so grateful to be on this journey with you!
This is Sorena's second book and the second book in the BRU series, and it's one of my favorite books of the year. I finished this book in one sitting because I couldn't put it down; it was that good. Everything about this book was amazing, Sierra and Dom, chef's kiss. The plot had me guessing about what would happen, the spice had me sweating, and Dom being unhinged is my new obsession.
Sierra is that GIRLLL! She is a badass, feisty, and independent. She doesn't take shit from anyone; her trust issues keep her from allowing others to get too close, especially after she gets burned by her sorority sisters and best friend. She is hurting and determined to bring down the people who not only hurt her but also the charities she loves. I loved her determination and the strength to stand up for what she believed in despite everything falling apart around her. I related to Sierra on so many levels, especially feeling like you only have yourself to count on and struggling with trusting people when you only get let down time and time again. Sierra truly meant the world to me as a character, and I loved how she slowly let Dom get closer to her, but at her own pace. She knew she was stuck with him, but still made him work to earn her love and trust.
Dom, oh baby, Dom, I love you so much. Who knew I would simp for a red head, but here we are. That man was so unhinged in the sweetest way possible. He saw Sierra once and knew he would never want another woman ever. He knew exactly how to push the right buttons to make her tick, but did it in such a golden retriever way that she couldn't stay mad at him. This man worships the ground Sierra walks on and would do anything for her. Despite him never leaving her alone, he still didn't push her to talk about the things she wasn't ready for; he was patient and so kind. He didn't stop proving himself to her even after he knew how she felt (even if she didn't vocalize it). Dom would do anything Sierra needed without hesitation, and once he saw that she understood, he was truly the happiest man. The love I felt radiating off the pages from the second he saw Sierra put that necklace on had me tearing up with happiness. Dom and Sierra are truly endgame and meant to be together for life.
Onto the side characters, they are everything! Jax was so funny, I love him so bad. Knox reminds me of a puppy who is just here for the vibes. ELLA, MY GIRL, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! She is a girl's best friend and will do whatever it takes for the ones she loves. Also, the small scenes with Hunter were everything to me. I've loved that man since book 1. I'm so excited for what's to come with these characters.
The spice in this book was so hot, I was blushing. Dom was a daddy in this book despite being younger. I loved how Dom would check in with Sierra in his way to make sure she was good with what was happening, and Sierra trusted Dom enough to explore her fantasies.
I will forever shout from the roof for others to read this book and book 1 in the BRU because I swear you will love it.
Sorena, thank you so much for allowing me to love this series and you. I'm so lucky to call you a friend and see you succeed on this journey. Thank you for trusting me with this ARC.
Tropes:
- He falls first
- College romance
- Reverse grumpy x sunshine
- Obsessive and protective MMC
- Reverse age gao
- Football player x volleyball player
- One night stand
- No OMD/OWD
July 31, 2025
**ARC Review – *Under Lights* by Sorena Graves**
I *loved* this story—it was packed full of drama, spice, and emotional growth.
Sierra's life is flipped upside down when she discovers her long-term boyfriend has been cheating. Heartbroken but determined, she heads out for a night to commiserate, celebrate, and maybe meet someone new. That’s when she locks eyes with Dom, our swoony MMC, who's out celebrating his spot on the football team. Neither of them looks away, and the tension is instant. They end up spending the night together, a one-night stand… or so Sierra thinks.
What she doesn’t know is that Dom is moving to town permanently—and he’s not letting her go that easily. He’s sweet, persistent, and romantic (taking her to the rooftop pool when she says she's never been to the beach? Swoon). But Sierra sneaks out before sunrise, and they both go their separate ways, though neither can stop thinking about that night.
In the fallout from her breakup, Sierra’s entire world unravels. Enter Ella—a sweet new friend from the library who offers to move in together. When Ella eventually arrives with her brother to move in, Sierra is shocked to see it’s Dom. Of course. Because that’s the chaotic energy her life is giving right now.
Dom hadn’t exactly told her the whole truth about who he was, and given Sierra’s history with betrayal, she doesn’t know if she can trust him. But Dom? He’s determined. He’s everywhere—offering rides, showing up when she needs help, quietly protecting her. It’s not quite stalkerish, but it’s definitely persistent. And it works.
The chemistry between them is undeniable, but Sierra is stubborn. Thankfully, Dom is even more so. Sharing a house with his sister means he’s always close by, slowly working his way under Sierra’s skin—in the best way. He supports her, challenges her, and believes in her, even when she’s pushing him away.
The way he helped her knock down the walls she built around her heart from the inside out? Beautiful. And watching Sierra grow and *choose* to let someone in again—someone who truly sees and values her? *Chef’s kiss.*
The ending was empowering, emotional, and left me with a huge smile on my face. I can’t wait to read more from Sorena Graves!
I *loved* this story—it was packed full of drama, spice, and emotional growth.
Sierra's life is flipped upside down when she discovers her long-term boyfriend has been cheating. Heartbroken but determined, she heads out for a night to commiserate, celebrate, and maybe meet someone new. That’s when she locks eyes with Dom, our swoony MMC, who's out celebrating his spot on the football team. Neither of them looks away, and the tension is instant. They end up spending the night together, a one-night stand… or so Sierra thinks.
What she doesn’t know is that Dom is moving to town permanently—and he’s not letting her go that easily. He’s sweet, persistent, and romantic (taking her to the rooftop pool when she says she's never been to the beach? Swoon). But Sierra sneaks out before sunrise, and they both go their separate ways, though neither can stop thinking about that night.
In the fallout from her breakup, Sierra’s entire world unravels. Enter Ella—a sweet new friend from the library who offers to move in together. When Ella eventually arrives with her brother to move in, Sierra is shocked to see it’s Dom. Of course. Because that’s the chaotic energy her life is giving right now.
Dom hadn’t exactly told her the whole truth about who he was, and given Sierra’s history with betrayal, she doesn’t know if she can trust him. But Dom? He’s determined. He’s everywhere—offering rides, showing up when she needs help, quietly protecting her. It’s not quite stalkerish, but it’s definitely persistent. And it works.
The chemistry between them is undeniable, but Sierra is stubborn. Thankfully, Dom is even more so. Sharing a house with his sister means he’s always close by, slowly working his way under Sierra’s skin—in the best way. He supports her, challenges her, and believes in her, even when she’s pushing him away.
The way he helped her knock down the walls she built around her heart from the inside out? Beautiful. And watching Sierra grow and *choose* to let someone in again—someone who truly sees and values her? *Chef’s kiss.*
The ending was empowering, emotional, and left me with a huge smile on my face. I can’t wait to read more from Sorena Graves!
August 11, 2025
Are you kidding me with this book! Right off the bat we jump head first into some of the most incredible spice ever! Their banter and interactions had be cackling!
Dom gives off a cocky but safe vibe. He knows what he wants and he will get it, but he is patient about it. For someone in the situation he is in, he didn’t ever shy away from being there for Sierra. Always showing up, supporting her, having her back. Even when she contributed to push him away. He made the decision on the first night they spent together she was his. END OF DISCUSSION!!
Sierra is a strong, stubborn and cautious. She has been burned far too many times in her life by her parents, then her sorority and her boyfriend. Who she finds it only dates her because the sorority convinced him too. After finding out about some shady events they were involved in she was kicked out. But wasn’t going down without a fight.
There were at two times my jaw hit the floor.
1- When I found out what school Dom went to and how old he was.
2- His relation to Sierras new roommate.
I was completely entranced with Dom. He knew Sierra didn’t want help or need it really but wanted her to know he had her back. He wasn’t going anywhere no matter how hard she pushed. He is the true definition of supportive with a heafty side of possessive.
I don’t think it was any one thing that had her finally let her walls down and stop running from him but a multitude of actions. How could she let him go when he wanted the best for her. He cheered her on, on and off the volleyball court. He had her back every damn time. He believed in her. And the sex…well it’s was hot as hell. This was sweet and spicy and a good plot to go with it!
-college romance
-volleyball player x football player
-obsessed MMC
September 6, 2026
4⭐️ 4🌶️
I need to know if book 2 is good as book one because I write into book 2, and I needed to know who was the next characters in the story and how it played out and let me tell you I was not freaking ready.
Let me say that this is the second time I read her book in the series and her writing style is amazing to me. I love her writing style, and I love how she brings out the characters with her words. This was mind blowing freaking believable, just as for the audio oh my God.
I had to jump in and read book two and I got the opportunity to listen to it with the audio and let me tell you something , omg the Audi bough this book to life. I’m falling in love for this series so far.
I definitely was worry if I was going to like the FMC ice queen Sierra but let just say she was just ok. But Samantha Thomas She can play any FMC and I loved it. Female character sienna, To me she sounded entitlement. I don’t know. I just didn’t like how her attitude was of a slippery. She kind of girl, but her attitude was not. I couldn’t understand why she was acting like her in the beginning and how she was from Sarah to friends said to be perfect. She has been everything until she finally grown up herself. That was adorable.
Now MMC Dom , he is a wet dream come true and I love him as I love Colt in book one and both now Dom too. He was such a great character and the month on his show how I was loving so much, being a southern character I loved him too much. Both
FMC and MMC they was totally opposite but they came together in a way that would make sense to both of them.
Both characters did save face for what each was going through and they finally was able to get out of that and be with them. I will say that their age didn’t stop me from reading this book, Dom age may been 19 but he had a older soul and I loved him and Ciara she’s exactly what you think of a 23 year-old should be an act because again it shows, but they did have some crazy chemistry. I will say age be damn when it came to them too.
The spice, omg!! If spice was like for boom one for sure Sorena , knew how to bring it out for sure !!! I had to fan myself from time to time and I was so impressed with spice. Awesome stuff.
I need to know if book 2 is good as book one because I write into book 2, and I needed to know who was the next characters in the story and how it played out and let me tell you I was not freaking ready.
Let me say that this is the second time I read her book in the series and her writing style is amazing to me. I love her writing style, and I love how she brings out the characters with her words. This was mind blowing freaking believable, just as for the audio oh my God.
I had to jump in and read book two and I got the opportunity to listen to it with the audio and let me tell you something , omg the Audi bough this book to life. I’m falling in love for this series so far.
I definitely was worry if I was going to like the FMC ice queen Sierra but let just say she was just ok. But Samantha Thomas She can play any FMC and I loved it. Female character sienna, To me she sounded entitlement. I don’t know. I just didn’t like how her attitude was of a slippery. She kind of girl, but her attitude was not. I couldn’t understand why she was acting like her in the beginning and how she was from Sarah to friends said to be perfect. She has been everything until she finally grown up herself. That was adorable.
Now MMC Dom , he is a wet dream come true and I love him as I love Colt in book one and both now Dom too. He was such a great character and the month on his show how I was loving so much, being a southern character I loved him too much. Both
FMC and MMC they was totally opposite but they came together in a way that would make sense to both of them.
Both characters did save face for what each was going through and they finally was able to get out of that and be with them. I will say that their age didn’t stop me from reading this book, Dom age may been 19 but he had a older soul and I loved him and Ciara she’s exactly what you think of a 23 year-old should be an act because again it shows, but they did have some crazy chemistry. I will say age be damn when it came to them too.
The spice, omg!! If spice was like for boom one for sure Sorena , knew how to bring it out for sure !!! I had to fan myself from time to time and I was so impressed with spice. Awesome stuff.
September 3, 2026
ALC Review
This was such a fun listen! This is book 2 in the Big Boys of BRU series and the first audio I've listened to of it and absolutley loved it.
This follows Sienna, she's our black cat fmc, no nonsense beauty and volleyball badass. She's part of sorority life, until she notices a few things with the finances that just don't look right. That causes her to go digging and rubs people up the wrong way. Sienna has morals and conviction which seems to not meet the sorority life, so she finds herself out of the sorority house and rooming with the lovely Ella, her sweet new roommate with a hot AF brother, Dominic Kincaid, who just so happens to be the guy she had an explosive one night stand with.
Little does Sienna know that Dom has not been able to stop thinking about Sienna since their night together and his transfer to BRU puts himself right back in her orbit and he's determined to make her see how perfect they are together. Dom is hot as hell, with a filthy mouth to boot and kinks that would make your toes curl in the best way possible! I loved his character and how Sienna's cool persona didn't faze him, he saw the real her and loved her. Dom gave Sienna the strength to let her walls down and that was everything.
Even with people against her, Dom sticks by her and fights for her even when she doesn't even realise it. And then there's the spice! Well, Sienna is a lucky lucky lady because Dom is dedicated to her pleasure whether she's awake or not...
The audio brought their story to life perfect and was cast to perfection, Sean and Savannah channelled Dom & Sienna's character is the very best way. They had me rooting for them from the very start. Savannah captured Sienna's black cat energy to perfection but also brought the vulnerability that Dom was privy to and help her through it. Sean nailed Dom's spicy golden retriever energy and had me giggling at times. A fun listen that has me excited for the rest of the series.
This was such a fun listen! This is book 2 in the Big Boys of BRU series and the first audio I've listened to of it and absolutley loved it.
This follows Sienna, she's our black cat fmc, no nonsense beauty and volleyball badass. She's part of sorority life, until she notices a few things with the finances that just don't look right. That causes her to go digging and rubs people up the wrong way. Sienna has morals and conviction which seems to not meet the sorority life, so she finds herself out of the sorority house and rooming with the lovely Ella, her sweet new roommate with a hot AF brother, Dominic Kincaid, who just so happens to be the guy she had an explosive one night stand with.
Little does Sienna know that Dom has not been able to stop thinking about Sienna since their night together and his transfer to BRU puts himself right back in her orbit and he's determined to make her see how perfect they are together. Dom is hot as hell, with a filthy mouth to boot and kinks that would make your toes curl in the best way possible! I loved his character and how Sienna's cool persona didn't faze him, he saw the real her and loved her. Dom gave Sienna the strength to let her walls down and that was everything.
Even with people against her, Dom sticks by her and fights for her even when she doesn't even realise it. And then there's the spice! Well, Sienna is a lucky lucky lady because Dom is dedicated to her pleasure whether she's awake or not...
The audio brought their story to life perfect and was cast to perfection, Sean and Savannah channelled Dom & Sienna's character is the very best way. They had me rooting for them from the very start. Savannah captured Sienna's black cat energy to perfection but also brought the vulnerability that Dom was privy to and help her through it. Sean nailed Dom's spicy golden retriever energy and had me giggling at times. A fun listen that has me excited for the rest of the series.
July 30, 2025
A huge thank you to the author for sending me an early copy for eARC review!!
I was pleasantly surprised how hooked I was with this book. It is a college setting but I did not feel that it was a juvenile read. The characters first meet in a bar and spend the night together and then go there separate ways, however Dominic (who is not yet a college freshman) cannot wait to start school so he can see Sierra again. Sierra is a college sophomore when they first meet who plays volleyball and was part of a sorority. She ends up finding out the truth about him when she rooms with his sister her next year at school and that shit was hilarious 😂
Dominic is a man *obsessed* and *tatted* (say less). I was here for it every page. This man took every opportunity to be with Sierra and support her in whichever way she needed. He showed her time and time again what it is to have someone in your corner you can rely on which is not something she knows. Her never gave up on her or their relationship.
Overall, this book was refreshing. It had romance, mystery, and growth in the characters. Who wouldn’t enjoy that??
Thank you again, Sorena for the opportunity to read a copy early!!
Tropes:
- college romance
- football player x volleyball player
- one night stand
- golden retriever x black cat
- obsessed/possessive mmc (don’t forget tatted)
-he falls first (and hard!!)
I was pleasantly surprised how hooked I was with this book. It is a college setting but I did not feel that it was a juvenile read. The characters first meet in a bar and spend the night together and then go there separate ways, however Dominic (who is not yet a college freshman) cannot wait to start school so he can see Sierra again. Sierra is a college sophomore when they first meet who plays volleyball and was part of a sorority. She ends up finding out the truth about him when she rooms with his sister her next year at school and that shit was hilarious 😂
Dominic is a man *obsessed* and *tatted* (say less). I was here for it every page. This man took every opportunity to be with Sierra and support her in whichever way she needed. He showed her time and time again what it is to have someone in your corner you can rely on which is not something she knows. Her never gave up on her or their relationship.
Overall, this book was refreshing. It had romance, mystery, and growth in the characters. Who wouldn’t enjoy that??
Thank you again, Sorena for the opportunity to read a copy early!!
Tropes:
- college romance
- football player x volleyball player
- one night stand
- golden retriever x black cat
- obsessed/possessive mmc (don’t forget tatted)
-he falls first (and hard!!)
September 9, 2026
5 ⭐️ | 3 🌶️
• Black cat x golden retriever
• college romance
• football mmc x volleyball fmc
• One Night Stand
• he falls first
• somno
We have added another book boyfriend to the Hall of Fame because wow the man Dom is! And his slutty little chain?? 😮💨
I loved this story so much starting with dom and his secrets during the one night stand, and how they meet back up later in the story and how their relationship works. I love when the MMC is a golden retriever but in a dominant way and that’s Dom here! Also the spice?? 🥵🥵🥵 incredible.
Sorena Graves is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors and I cannot wait to continue this series!
🎧 Duet narration done by Savannah Thomas and Sean masters and this audio was utter perfection! Savannah Thomas is a master at her craft, able to encompass the myriad of emotions that sierra felt throughout the book and capturing her sass perfectly. Sean Masters as Dom was the only right choice. The grumpy growl he gets, but also the lightheartedness in his voice was the elite combo for Dom’s character. Savannah and Sean are just a match made in heaven and I cannot recommend you listen to this story enough!
Thank you so much to blue nose audio for the ALC!
• Black cat x golden retriever
• college romance
• football mmc x volleyball fmc
• One Night Stand
• he falls first
• somno
We have added another book boyfriend to the Hall of Fame because wow the man Dom is! And his slutty little chain?? 😮💨
I loved this story so much starting with dom and his secrets during the one night stand, and how they meet back up later in the story and how their relationship works. I love when the MMC is a golden retriever but in a dominant way and that’s Dom here! Also the spice?? 🥵🥵🥵 incredible.
Sorena Graves is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors and I cannot wait to continue this series!
🎧 Duet narration done by Savannah Thomas and Sean masters and this audio was utter perfection! Savannah Thomas is a master at her craft, able to encompass the myriad of emotions that sierra felt throughout the book and capturing her sass perfectly. Sean Masters as Dom was the only right choice. The grumpy growl he gets, but also the lightheartedness in his voice was the elite combo for Dom’s character. Savannah and Sean are just a match made in heaven and I cannot recommend you listen to this story enough!
Thank you so much to blue nose audio for the ALC!
November 10, 2025
What started off as an explosive one night stand transforms into a love story so strong it threatens the very foundation Sierra has built her life on, and teaches her that not everyone in her life is the same. After being betrayed by the very people she thought would protect her, Sierra slowly learns to trust herself and reluctantly accepts that Dom isn’t going to let her down the way everyone else has. The love that blooms between them as Sierra slowly let’s go of her preconceived notions about Dom will have you flying through the second book in the Big Boys of BRU series by Sorena Graves and cheering the both of them on as they conquer everything stacked against them!!
August 28, 2025
Dominic Kincaid has officially altered my chemistry! This man is down bad and has “if he wanted to he would” written all over him!! This book was perfection! The banter was top tier, The spice was spicin’ and Dom was the perfect Golden Retriever MMC! Sierra, my ice Queen! 👑
You took no 💩 from anyone and stood up for yourself and your beliefs! I loved watching her come out of her shell get her HEA!!! If spicy college football romances featuring a golden retriever MMC who is a dirty talker is your thing, this book is for you.
You took no 💩 from anyone and stood up for yourself and your beliefs! I loved watching her come out of her shell get her HEA!!! If spicy college football romances featuring a golden retriever MMC who is a dirty talker is your thing, this book is for you.
November 18, 2025
I really loved the chemistry that Dom + Sierra had. Their banter was very sweet. I loved every response he had to her. The smut was pretty good as well. 👀
HOWEVER, the plot was so lame. There’s no way to make financial fraud that exciting lmfao. And the way it was all of a sudden brought up again and wrapped up in 10 pages was so rushed feeling. I really wish the story was more exciting because I loved the characters and their relationship.
HOWEVER, the plot was so lame. There’s no way to make financial fraud that exciting lmfao. And the way it was all of a sudden brought up again and wrapped up in 10 pages was so rushed feeling. I really wish the story was more exciting because I loved the characters and their relationship.
August 1, 2025
Could Dom be anymore perfect?!?! Seriously!!!! I was absolutely obsessed with Sierra and Dom from the very beginning! I loved their push and pull… and the banter!!! So much banter I loved it!!! I’m also so intrigued for the next book! I love when authors leave you all the breadcrumbs that you are already feral for more ♥️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️
August 1, 2025
I’ve got mixed feelings on this one…
the banter? LOVE IT!
The spice? Just the right amount!
The golden retriever mmc who will 💀 for her? Chefs kiss!
There were some weird inconsistencies that didn’t quite add up in my head that really took me out of it though (like… how old IS sierra actually?) and the way some of the spicy dialogue was written just made me uncomfy. 100% just a personal preference!
Overall it was pretty well written and sucked me in. I would absolutely try the others in this series!
the banter? LOVE IT!
The spice? Just the right amount!
The golden retriever mmc who will 💀 for her? Chefs kiss!
There were some weird inconsistencies that didn’t quite add up in my head that really took me out of it though (like… how old IS sierra actually?) and the way some of the spicy dialogue was written just made me uncomfy. 100% just a personal preference!
Overall it was pretty well written and sucked me in. I would absolutely try the others in this series!
August 1, 2025
This book literally had me in a chokehold I couldn’t stop reading! I am OBSESSED with Dom. He truly maybe the MMC I compare all future book boyfriends too. Under the lights had me hooked beginning to end. it was such a phenomenal read!!!
August 10, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
I felt the sorority drama plot was unnecessary to the romance.
I felt the sorority drama plot was unnecessary to the romance.
February 21, 2026
⭐️5 I “I know you’re gonna try to run, Goddess. And while I’m giving you a head start, don’t think for one second that I’m not coming for you. I’ll always catch up with you.” - Dominic Kincaid
I SHOULD HAVE READ THIS SOONER. Omg, this is what I mean when I say I want a down bad MMC who is not put off by a strong woman and is willing to put in the work to get her! Because let me tell you, Sierra does not make it easy for him!
I loved loved LOVED the dynamic here. That easy, flirty yet ‘fuck off’ banter is a gold standard here! He says you’re mine, she says you’re delusional, he says we’ll see Darlin’ 🤭 It takes him a long time to wear her down and even longer for her to learn to trust him, and all the while we get some delicious tension and hilarious banter!
This is a reverse age gap (only by a couple years) but his younger years certainly don’t mean that he’s a fumbling fool because WOW can Sorena write some SPICE!! That somnophilia scene 🥵 The squirting scene!! Holy hell does this woman write a great sex scene!! Even during those moments he keeps his personality, yes he gets all dirty with his language, as he damn we should, but even here he keeps that cocky attitude and playfulness! The push and pull between these two is probably the best I’ve ever read.
Dominic Kincaid is cocky, confident, funny as fuck and sweetly devoted in every way. He also toes the line of morally grey and stalker very well! He is absolutely determined that this woman is HIS Goddess, while she is just as determined to keep him at arms length and never let him in. The way he breaks down her walls with constantly showing up for her, protecting from afar, letting her fight her own battles while also stepping in when needed, and also believing in her abilities is so beautifully done. He’s smart, committed, adoring and irrevocably infatuated with her. And he shows it, every day.
Sierra is the kind of FMC I love wholeheartedly. She can give some great lip, stands up for herself, dishes back the flirty brush off like no other and lives by her own morals and values. She’s organised within every area of life, driven, determined to get herself to the top of her game and refuses to need a man. But she also bends to his will, takes the love and support he offers, lets him step in when she’s out of her depth and loves him unconditionally. She’s strong, a fighter, and stubborn to a fault but my god do I love her!
Sorena’s writing is beautiful. She really gives you a reason to connect to the characters, toes the line between an arrogant dickhead and cocky confidence perfectly, and really gives that spark between the characters that is so easy to fall in love with. I loved every second of her writing and storytelling and I can’t wait to read the next one!! Definitely got me hooked 🩵
I SHOULD HAVE READ THIS SOONER. Omg, this is what I mean when I say I want a down bad MMC who is not put off by a strong woman and is willing to put in the work to get her! Because let me tell you, Sierra does not make it easy for him!
I loved loved LOVED the dynamic here. That easy, flirty yet ‘fuck off’ banter is a gold standard here! He says you’re mine, she says you’re delusional, he says we’ll see Darlin’ 🤭 It takes him a long time to wear her down and even longer for her to learn to trust him, and all the while we get some delicious tension and hilarious banter!
This is a reverse age gap (only by a couple years) but his younger years certainly don’t mean that he’s a fumbling fool because WOW can Sorena write some SPICE!! That somnophilia scene 🥵 The squirting scene!! Holy hell does this woman write a great sex scene!! Even during those moments he keeps his personality, yes he gets all dirty with his language, as he damn we should, but even here he keeps that cocky attitude and playfulness! The push and pull between these two is probably the best I’ve ever read.
Dominic Kincaid is cocky, confident, funny as fuck and sweetly devoted in every way. He also toes the line of morally grey and stalker very well! He is absolutely determined that this woman is HIS Goddess, while she is just as determined to keep him at arms length and never let him in. The way he breaks down her walls with constantly showing up for her, protecting from afar, letting her fight her own battles while also stepping in when needed, and also believing in her abilities is so beautifully done. He’s smart, committed, adoring and irrevocably infatuated with her. And he shows it, every day.
Sierra is the kind of FMC I love wholeheartedly. She can give some great lip, stands up for herself, dishes back the flirty brush off like no other and lives by her own morals and values. She’s organised within every area of life, driven, determined to get herself to the top of her game and refuses to need a man. But she also bends to his will, takes the love and support he offers, lets him step in when she’s out of her depth and loves him unconditionally. She’s strong, a fighter, and stubborn to a fault but my god do I love her!
Sorena’s writing is beautiful. She really gives you a reason to connect to the characters, toes the line between an arrogant dickhead and cocky confidence perfectly, and really gives that spark between the characters that is so easy to fall in love with. I loved every second of her writing and storytelling and I can’t wait to read the next one!! Definitely got me hooked 🩵
July 14, 2025
Holy Smokes. I need more book boyfriends like Dom. That man is dedicated to Sierra on an unhinged level but in the most toe curling awe-inducing way. Also...I loved that Dom was a beefy tattooed Red-head...umm yes please!
I love Dom and I love Sierra with Dom. Thank you Sorena for trusting me with an ARC of this masterpiece. ❤️
I love Dom and I love Sierra with Dom. Thank you Sorena for trusting me with an ARC of this masterpiece. ❤️
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