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Heartbreaker
The crowd sees chemistry. Only they remember the heartbreak.
Savannah Williams walked away from the squared circle—and from him—over two years ago. She went from being the top women’s wrestler and headlining the biggest shows at Elite Wrestling Entertainment to coaching high school cheerleaders in the blink of an eye. Now, she’s back and being forced to stand side by side with the man who broke her heart.
After being the face of the company for over ten years, John Brooks is the first thing most people think of when they think of pro-wrestling. The second thing that comes to mind is usually Brooks Taylor and Savvy Skye, the ultimate power couple of the EWE. John has never forgotten the day Savannah walked out the door. He never thought he’d see her again—and he certainly never thought she’d return as his tag team partner to fight the company’s newest “it” couple thirsting for recognition.
They say it’s just business—a friend helping out another friend, reigniting a fan-favorite duo meant to stir up nostalgia and put asses in seats—but everyone can see the tension between them is anything but pretend. You can’t fake that kind of chemistry.
As they fight to reclaim their places at the top, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur, but are they ready for the truth to come out?
• Professional Wrestling
• Exes to Lovers / Second Chance
• Workplace Romance
• He falls first, but mutual pining
• “it was always you”
• One night stand
• Dual POV
From Jensen Parker, the author of the Strangers series, Heartbreaker is a second-chance romance set in the world of pro-wrestling at Elite Wrestling Entertainment.
This book also includes the short story, "Showstopper" by Jensen Parker.
Savannah Williams walked away from the squared circle—and from him—over two years ago. She went from being the top women’s wrestler and headlining the biggest shows at Elite Wrestling Entertainment to coaching high school cheerleaders in the blink of an eye. Now, she’s back and being forced to stand side by side with the man who broke her heart.
After being the face of the company for over ten years, John Brooks is the first thing most people think of when they think of pro-wrestling. The second thing that comes to mind is usually Brooks Taylor and Savvy Skye, the ultimate power couple of the EWE. John has never forgotten the day Savannah walked out the door. He never thought he’d see her again—and he certainly never thought she’d return as his tag team partner to fight the company’s newest “it” couple thirsting for recognition.
They say it’s just business—a friend helping out another friend, reigniting a fan-favorite duo meant to stir up nostalgia and put asses in seats—but everyone can see the tension between them is anything but pretend. You can’t fake that kind of chemistry.
As they fight to reclaim their places at the top, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur, but are they ready for the truth to come out?
• Professional Wrestling
• Exes to Lovers / Second Chance
• Workplace Romance
• He falls first, but mutual pining
• “it was always you”
• One night stand
• Dual POV
From Jensen Parker, the author of the Strangers series, Heartbreaker is a second-chance romance set in the world of pro-wrestling at Elite Wrestling Entertainment.
This book also includes the short story, "Showstopper" by Jensen Parker.
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546 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 14, 2025
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Jensen Parker
7 books80 followersJensen Parker writes contemporary romances filled with angst, passion, and a happily ever after! With a passion for storytelling that blends heart and grit, Jensen crafts romance novels that dive into the complex relationships of everyday life and love. She studied English at Loyola University Chicago and Harvard University in Boston. When she's not writing, you'll find her spending time with her family, cooking, or planning the next vacation.
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October 14, 2025
HEARTBREAKER BY JENSEN PARKER.
5 ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨s.
This is my very first wrestling romance book and I loved it.
Loved the characters and the full setting.
Really looking forward to the other books in the series
5 ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨s.
This is my very first wrestling romance book and I loved it.
Loved the characters and the full setting.
Really looking forward to the other books in the series
December 27, 2025
10/10 Wrestling. I loved getting a professional wrestling x romance book!! It was really fun getting to read a story set in a world that I love outside of reading.
Unfortunately I struggled with this plot looool. These characters didn’t act their age, the ‘reason’ to why they broke up was a weak reason (especially after how they were dating for four (FOUR) years at this point (communication, guys??), and the time jumps felt like rushed/forced plot fillers.
This being said, I will 100% be reading the next book in this series! Can’t wait 🔥
Unfortunately I struggled with this plot looool. These characters didn’t act their age, the ‘reason’ to why they broke up was a weak reason (especially after how they were dating for four (FOUR) years at this point (communication, guys??), and the time jumps felt like rushed/forced plot fillers.
This being said, I will 100% be reading the next book in this series! Can’t wait 🔥
October 14, 2025
Heartbreaker by Jensen Parker is a wrestling romance that completely surprised me — equal parts tender, emotional, and full of fire. 💘
The story follows two people who’ve loved, lost, and find themselves thrown back into each other’s orbit in the most complicated way possible. Between the age gap, workplace romance, and a one-night stand that won’t stay in the past, I was hooked from the start.
What really stood out to me was the emotional healing — it’s not just about romance, it’s about growth, forgiveness, and finding your place again. The found family element added so much warmth, and the dual POV made every moment feel raw and real.
If you love:
💞 Second chances
💞 Forced proximity
💞 Dual POV
💞 A little bit of spice and a lot of heart
…then this book will definitely win you over. 🥹✨
Thank you to the author Jensen Parker 💌
The story follows two people who’ve loved, lost, and find themselves thrown back into each other’s orbit in the most complicated way possible. Between the age gap, workplace romance, and a one-night stand that won’t stay in the past, I was hooked from the start.
What really stood out to me was the emotional healing — it’s not just about romance, it’s about growth, forgiveness, and finding your place again. The found family element added so much warmth, and the dual POV made every moment feel raw and real.
If you love:
💞 Second chances
💞 Forced proximity
💞 Dual POV
💞 A little bit of spice and a lot of heart
…then this book will definitely win you over. 🥹✨
Thank you to the author Jensen Parker 💌
September 19, 2025
The Winter Visitor
Is my first book by P B Walter. The narrator Oliver J. Hembrough is a great storyteller I listen on one sitting I couldn't put it down everything that needed to be done was push to the side.
Once you think you have it all figured out WHAM!! Like a roller-coaster with these twists and turns you can't see what's a head of you. A 5 star thiller ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read a ARC my opinions are only mine own.
Happy Reading
Lisa
Is my first book by P B Walter. The narrator Oliver J. Hembrough is a great storyteller I listen on one sitting I couldn't put it down everything that needed to be done was push to the side.
Once you think you have it all figured out WHAM!! Like a roller-coaster with these twists and turns you can't see what's a head of you. A 5 star thiller ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read a ARC my opinions are only mine own.
Happy Reading
Lisa
October 13, 2025
This book is full of 🌶️. Full of it.
But omg, I have watched professional wrestling since I was a child and this book made me so happy. I loved this concept and can’t wait for more in this series. What a delight.
But omg, I have watched professional wrestling since I was a child and this book made me so happy. I loved this concept and can’t wait for more in this series. What a delight.
November 1, 2025
dnf ! i really wanted to like this book but so many things went wrong with it. their initial love story took way too long to unfold and the timeline felt confusing which made it hard for me to stay engaged and enjoy the story.
October 17, 2025
a decent one as always from jensen parker and I'd say this is perhaps her best work yet.
November 8, 2025
Whoo this book was a ride!
Ever read through a book and when you are finally done you lift up your head and wonder where you are?
No? Well, that was me after reading this!
Enjoyed this soo much because I've never read a Professional Wrestling sports romance and the FMC is also a wrestler.
I signed myself up to read this instantly and didn't stop till I was done!
I won't go into summary because I feel I may slip and spoil.
Their story spans years, there's growth, camaraderie,family, feuding and detailed wrestling scenes I swear I felt I was in the arena😄
If you're like me and know little of the sport you'll discover what a heart 💔 breaker is😃
💥sports romance
💥ONS
💥Second chance
💥Dual POV
💥🌶
Recommend!
Ever read through a book and when you are finally done you lift up your head and wonder where you are?
No? Well, that was me after reading this!
Enjoyed this soo much because I've never read a Professional Wrestling sports romance and the FMC is also a wrestler.
I signed myself up to read this instantly and didn't stop till I was done!
I won't go into summary because I feel I may slip and spoil.
Their story spans years, there's growth, camaraderie,family, feuding and detailed wrestling scenes I swear I felt I was in the arena😄
If you're like me and know little of the sport you'll discover what a heart 💔 breaker is😃
💥sports romance
💥ONS
💥Second chance
💥Dual POV
💥🌶
Recommend!
October 14, 2025
3.75🌟
4.5🌶️
I really loved the storyline for this book. I really loved the professional wrestler angle that it took from a typical sports romance. I loved the characters and the dynamic between the main characters and the side characters. I felt like enough information was given about them without delving too far into their lives to feel like a tangent. The writing was flowey, lush, and whitty.
BUT, I did feel like it was way longer than necessary. The first half of the book was beautiful and very charismatic. I was hooked from the very beginning, but I quickly grew bored once I realized we were going to spend the whole first half of the book in a flashback. I obviously knew they were going to breakup, it's an ex's to lovers romance and is marketed that way, but I felt as if I was just waiting for the other shoe to drop the whole time. Which is not how I want to feel while I'm reading. It made me anxious and I just wanted to skim through it. I didn't feel like there was any realy tension or yearning before they were together in the beginning and I feel as if John and Sav's love story could have been explored in a whole different light, but because it was supposed to just be an 'overview' it felt rushed.
I did love the characters and the storyline. The EWE aspect with Sav being the Queen of the Ring was just so fun, but with me constantly feeling like someting was looming over the characters I don't feel as if I could enjoy it as much as I would have liked.
4.5🌶️
I really loved the storyline for this book. I really loved the professional wrestler angle that it took from a typical sports romance. I loved the characters and the dynamic between the main characters and the side characters. I felt like enough information was given about them without delving too far into their lives to feel like a tangent. The writing was flowey, lush, and whitty.
BUT, I did feel like it was way longer than necessary. The first half of the book was beautiful and very charismatic. I was hooked from the very beginning, but I quickly grew bored once I realized we were going to spend the whole first half of the book in a flashback. I obviously knew they were going to breakup, it's an ex's to lovers romance and is marketed that way, but I felt as if I was just waiting for the other shoe to drop the whole time. Which is not how I want to feel while I'm reading. It made me anxious and I just wanted to skim through it. I didn't feel like there was any realy tension or yearning before they were together in the beginning and I feel as if John and Sav's love story could have been explored in a whole different light, but because it was supposed to just be an 'overview' it felt rushed.
I did love the characters and the storyline. The EWE aspect with Sav being the Queen of the Ring was just so fun, but with me constantly feeling like someting was looming over the characters I don't feel as if I could enjoy it as much as I would have liked.
October 15, 2025
"Your last first kiss, last first date, last time waking up next to someone new, the last hand you reach for in the dark, and the person you tell all of your secrets to and not worry if it's too heavy. I want to be the last woman you come home to and your last I love you...Because I do, John."
Thank you Jensen for a ARC copy of this INCREDIBLE book! Review and thoughts are all of my own making.
Never thought I would NEED a wrestling romance book in my life, until I read Heartbreaker by Jensen Parker. It had just enough spice and plot in it to keep me hanging onto my seat.
I loved that everyone saw the chemistry between the MMC (John Brooks) and FMC (Savannah Williams) but they still tried to deny everything. Savannah grew within the wrestling company and honed her craft, but still learned that she could have John also. She didn't have to compromise one for the other. John was respectful to what Savannah wanted (to a point), but still had that jealously/protectiveness/possessiveness over her.
I think he is trying to climb his way up on my top 10 book boyfriends.
I think he is winning.
I also loved every character (well except for Harper of course). Each side-character brought something special and extra to help the story. I can't wait to see where Jensen goes next in the series with everyone (hopefully a HEA with my favorite side-character, Bennett/Wolf...just saying).
December 1, 2025
1.5 stars ⭐️ As a fan of professional wrestling and second chance romance books, I was really excited to see these two interests of mine combined, but unfortunately the writing really fell flat for me. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed reading the chapters of the actual wrestling matches (especially towards the end), but I didn’t feel that same excitement when reading any other part of the book. I believe that the author believes these characters are the best in the world and that they belong together, but I don’t buy it just because she tells the readers that. It was the epitome of telling and not showing. I kept feeling like I was missing details or that we just weren’t focusing on the right things. The catalyst for their breakup and everything that came afterwards didn’t make any sense, and overall was just way too long.
October 18, 2025
Y’all… I devoured this book! 🤭 This was my first ever wrestling romance and my first read by Jensen Parker and let me tell you, Heart Breaker completely stole my heart! From the very first page, I was hooked by the witty banter, sizzling chemistry, and emotional depth between Savannah and John. Jensen Parker masterfully blends humor, heartbreak, and heat in a way that makes it impossible to put down.
The characters felt so real, the slow burn and pining were chef’s kiss, and I adored all the wrestling details woven throughout. The included playlist fits the story perfectly, and the glossary at the end is such a fun (and helpful!) touch. But my absolute favorite part…The announcer style chapters that give a play by play of the action in the ring which is such a creative and entertaining twist!
Thank you so much to Jensen Parker and team for a EARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
The characters felt so real, the slow burn and pining were chef’s kiss, and I adored all the wrestling details woven throughout. The included playlist fits the story perfectly, and the glossary at the end is such a fun (and helpful!) touch. But my absolute favorite part…The announcer style chapters that give a play by play of the action in the ring which is such a creative and entertaining twist!
Thank you so much to Jensen Parker and team for a EARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
October 15, 2025
This was my first wrestling romance and I loved it. Lots of spice, great chemistry between the characters, even if you want to shake them and tell them what to do sometimes. I really enjoyed learning about wrestling through this book (loved the included glossary- super helpful) Savannah is such a fun character. I loved her growth and the story. Cannot wait to see what comes next in this universe.
October 8, 2025
Absolutely loved this book!
This is my first wrestling sports romance and I had a blast reading it. I enjoyed Savannah, Brooks, all the side characters and trying to figure out who they might be inspired by. I enjoyed the buildup to the main characters' relationship. The book spanned their relationship and careers through the years while also mixing in scenes about the sport. I like reading them actually being wrestlers instead of it just being mentioned. My favorite parts of the book were the script chapters. It felt like I was reading a script from a real episode of Monday Night Raw or Smackdown. If you're a wrestling fan, I think you will love this book too. It has dual pov which really helped in understanding both characters. Dates and city stamps on each chapter. There are also some spicy chapters. Overall, a great read.
Thank you to netgalley and Jensen Parker for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
This is my first wrestling sports romance and I had a blast reading it. I enjoyed Savannah, Brooks, all the side characters and trying to figure out who they might be inspired by. I enjoyed the buildup to the main characters' relationship. The book spanned their relationship and careers through the years while also mixing in scenes about the sport. I like reading them actually being wrestlers instead of it just being mentioned. My favorite parts of the book were the script chapters. It felt like I was reading a script from a real episode of Monday Night Raw or Smackdown. If you're a wrestling fan, I think you will love this book too. It has dual pov which really helped in understanding both characters. Dates and city stamps on each chapter. There are also some spicy chapters. Overall, a great read.
Thank you to netgalley and Jensen Parker for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
October 15, 2025
loved it.
I loved this book, this is a book you can read whether your a fan of wrestling or not. There were ups and downs there were times where you just wanted to shake the main characters, but in the end was all worth it. Hope we get to see the stories of the side characters.
I loved this book, this is a book you can read whether your a fan of wrestling or not. There were ups and downs there were times where you just wanted to shake the main characters, but in the end was all worth it. Hope we get to see the stories of the side characters.
October 12, 2025
This book!! I have never watched nor read about wrestling, but this book was SO GOOD!!! The instant connection between Savannah and John is so captivating. You’re rooting for them the whole time, but life gets complicated. It felt like a real life love story. All the ups and downs! Also I loved reading behind the scenes of the wrestling world!
September 28, 2025
“Angst, passion, and happily ever after” — those are the words on Jensen’s banners at events and on her Insta bio. And oh boy does this book live up to that!
I am a huge wrestling fan, and that’s actually the first thing Jensen and I spoke about at a romance book event. And when she told me she was writing a wrestling based romance novel I was sold before I even knew more.
This book had everything I ever wanted, and more. One thing I loved is that early on in the book you learn about professional wrestling with Savannah, in a way that helps the non-fan understand it without it sounding like being lectured at. And if you are a wrestling fan? There’s some really wonderful Easter eggs in the book.
The characters of John and Savannah are really well fleshed out, and I love the journey they go on. There’s tension that you can cut with a knife, angst that tugs at your heartstrings, and spice that had my husband blushing when I read it out loud to him.
I thought Davina and Nick from Jensen’s first book Until Now would always be my fave couple that Jensen created, but Sav and John took that top spot. I really hope we get more books in the EWE universe!
I am a huge wrestling fan, and that’s actually the first thing Jensen and I spoke about at a romance book event. And when she told me she was writing a wrestling based romance novel I was sold before I even knew more.
This book had everything I ever wanted, and more. One thing I loved is that early on in the book you learn about professional wrestling with Savannah, in a way that helps the non-fan understand it without it sounding like being lectured at. And if you are a wrestling fan? There’s some really wonderful Easter eggs in the book.
The characters of John and Savannah are really well fleshed out, and I love the journey they go on. There’s tension that you can cut with a knife, angst that tugs at your heartstrings, and spice that had my husband blushing when I read it out loud to him.
I thought Davina and Nick from Jensen’s first book Until Now would always be my fave couple that Jensen created, but Sav and John took that top spot. I really hope we get more books in the EWE universe!
January 4, 2026
Such a fascinating read to learn about the world of wrestling entertainment alongside Miss Savannah Williams who has just made a huge career transition, coming from college and professional cheerleading. Now mix it with a (or more?) second-chance encounter and you’ve got a mesmerising combo.
Each of the characters have their own unique characteristics. They feel so real and I do care about them so! I can’t wait for you to dabble into all of their dynamics and the chemistry of the lead characters.
I will say I was a bit worried seeing the list of character names and roles at the beginning of the book because the mistake a lot of books do is expect the reader to know these characters already based off these two pages that no one actually reads/remembers until later and uses as a reference. However, worry not, we're given the story as we should with each character and the jargon is explained in a clear and natural way as we progress through the story.
A great read & so fun to get into. Definitely recommend for a sporty romance with characters you will fall for.
Keen for the next book in the series!
Each of the characters have their own unique characteristics. They feel so real and I do care about them so! I can’t wait for you to dabble into all of their dynamics and the chemistry of the lead characters.
I will say I was a bit worried seeing the list of character names and roles at the beginning of the book because the mistake a lot of books do is expect the reader to know these characters already based off these two pages that no one actually reads/remembers until later and uses as a reference. However, worry not, we're given the story as we should with each character and the jargon is explained in a clear and natural way as we progress through the story.
A great read & so fun to get into. Definitely recommend for a sporty romance with characters you will fall for.
Keen for the next book in the series!
September 22, 2025
(Received as an ARC does not influence my opinion)
This was only my second wrestling romance and sheesh did it hit! I loved every minute of Brooks and Savannah's story! The author weaved past and present so well that I got chills during certain parallels. This is a story spanning over several years between both their journeys in their careers in the EWE circuit. This was filled with plenty of cool live wrestling scenes that detailed the fights from start to finish, which was like watching a mini show in the book! This also had some amazing side characters (cough cough Brody Wilder everyone 🤭) who really helped shape the story. Plus, the spice was spicy spicy ma'am! I may or may not highlighted some moments that made me blush 🤭 This is definitely a must pick up for my wrestling loving readers! 💗
This was only my second wrestling romance and sheesh did it hit! I loved every minute of Brooks and Savannah's story! The author weaved past and present so well that I got chills during certain parallels. This is a story spanning over several years between both their journeys in their careers in the EWE circuit. This was filled with plenty of cool live wrestling scenes that detailed the fights from start to finish, which was like watching a mini show in the book! This also had some amazing side characters (cough cough Brody Wilder everyone 🤭) who really helped shape the story. Plus, the spice was spicy spicy ma'am! I may or may not highlighted some moments that made me blush 🤭 This is definitely a must pick up for my wrestling loving readers! 💗
September 20, 2025
I was lucky enough to be able to ARC read Heartbreaker and boy it did not disappoint! As an avid WWE viewer let me tell you I ate this book up! The vivid imagery of matches, accurate descriptions of wrestling moves, and gripping promos were just the beginning of this books charm. Jensen gave depth and emotions to these larger than life Superstars. We explore themes of second chance love and facing fears we didn’t even know we had. I’m simply obsessed with John ‘Brooks Taylor’ Brooks and Savannah ‘Savvy Skye’ Williams. Do I dare say you predicted the upcoming CM Punk/AJ Lee vs Seth Rollins/Becky Lynch match?! And in Indianapolis of all places. Get excited this book is incredible!
September 29, 2025
♾️⭐️
When my love of professional wrestling meets my love of reading. How could I say no?
Savannah’s growth through out the book was perfect. Her learning the craft to being a star.
And John, the way he practically had literal heart eyes for Savannah, but respected her stance (to a degree lol), but one thing is for certain, that man loved him some Savannah!
Absolutely obsessed!
When my love of professional wrestling meets my love of reading. How could I say no?
Savannah’s growth through out the book was perfect. Her learning the craft to being a star.
And John, the way he practically had literal heart eyes for Savannah, but respected her stance (to a degree lol), but one thing is for certain, that man loved him some Savannah!
Absolutely obsessed!
September 22, 2025
I grew up watching wrestling with my brother which is why I was drawn to this book. It was a little hard to put down. This was a great book to read. Savannah and John are wrestlers and he is one of the top athletes in the company EWE. They are set up as a storyline and starts falling for each other. At some point, they have some growing to do towards the end of the book but eventually get their HEA.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read and share my thoughts.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read and share my thoughts.
October 3, 2025
"Savannah, I respect the hell out of you, and I will do whatever you want, but fuck...I just want to call you mine."
⭐4.5/5⭐
Review
I never thought I'd see the day where a wrestling (WWE inspired) romance would hit the market. Perhaps there have been a few here and there, but I can't imagine them holding candle to this one.
As a girl who grew up watching WWE and entertainment wrestling, Heartbreaker spoke to me, reeled me in and kept me hooked. Parker really made you feel like you were watching all of the matches and 'televised' events happen in real time. I could almost picture each move, each stand-off, each segment happen as though it were on a TV. That is a true testament of great writing.
->Plot; As far as the storyline goes, it was fantastic. I appreciated that instead of flashbacks from the past to the present (where the story starts), we get to experience the WHOLE story. Only note: I wish it was a tiny bit faster paced but I also feel that every chapter had important details that contributed to the conflict. Maybe just condensing them would've been better?
->Romance; John & Savannah have my ♥heart♥. They made it onto my Top 10 list of book couples. Their story/relationship is so realistic and captivating, keeping you on edge throughout the whole thing. How they grow, not only in their relationship but also friendship, during the pages is beautiful. You could see and feel their attraction growing as time goes on, which is great writing again.
->Characters; John aka Brooks has become one of my favorite MMCs. He's open about how he feels, he wants to talk things out (after he gets upset but oh well), and genuinely puts Savvy's needs before his own which is rare. I love him🥰 even with some of his flaws.
Savannah was a refreshing FMC. She was strong and independent, but also stubborn and bull headed. There were times where I loved her and times where I wanted to smack her upside the head, but that's what made her great. She was complicated and beautiful. I appreciated that (for the most part) she didn't let her love life affect her career, that she strived to have the best of both worlds. Her journey in the EWE was heartfelt, especially to a girl who grew up with WWE and wanting to be like the women on the screen.
Brody, Bennett/Wolf, Rae, the Williamson brothers, etc. were all fantastic side characters that I wanted to have a bigger part in the story. I'm really hoping we get a Brody x Rae book as their relationship piqued my interest the most. Plus that would give us more Nash. I also want a book or short story about Bennett finding love again. He needs a win after Harper.
->Final Thoughts; GIVE ME MORE. I want more entertainment wrestling centered books as they are an untapped goldmine. I could see why people may not be super interested but I don't view the subgenre any different from other sports romances. And Parker writes in a way that you don't even need to know anything about real-world entertainment wrestling to the enjoy fictional one. Please add Heartbreaker to your TBR asap!
Thank you NetGalley & Victory Editing Co-Op for giving me the chance to obtain this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
⭐4.5/5⭐
Review
I never thought I'd see the day where a wrestling (WWE inspired) romance would hit the market. Perhaps there have been a few here and there, but I can't imagine them holding candle to this one.
As a girl who grew up watching WWE and entertainment wrestling, Heartbreaker spoke to me, reeled me in and kept me hooked. Parker really made you feel like you were watching all of the matches and 'televised' events happen in real time. I could almost picture each move, each stand-off, each segment happen as though it were on a TV. That is a true testament of great writing.
->Plot; As far as the storyline goes, it was fantastic. I appreciated that instead of flashbacks from the past to the present (where the story starts), we get to experience the WHOLE story. Only note: I wish it was a tiny bit faster paced but I also feel that every chapter had important details that contributed to the conflict. Maybe just condensing them would've been better?
->Romance; John & Savannah have my ♥heart♥. They made it onto my Top 10 list of book couples. Their story/relationship is so realistic and captivating, keeping you on edge throughout the whole thing. How they grow, not only in their relationship but also friendship, during the pages is beautiful. You could see and feel their attraction growing as time goes on, which is great writing again.
->Characters; John aka Brooks has become one of my favorite MMCs. He's open about how he feels, he wants to talk things out (after he gets upset but oh well), and genuinely puts Savvy's needs before his own which is rare. I love him🥰 even with some of his flaws.
Savannah was a refreshing FMC. She was strong and independent, but also stubborn and bull headed. There were times where I loved her and times where I wanted to smack her upside the head, but that's what made her great. She was complicated and beautiful. I appreciated that (for the most part) she didn't let her love life affect her career, that she strived to have the best of both worlds. Her journey in the EWE was heartfelt, especially to a girl who grew up with WWE and wanting to be like the women on the screen.
Brody, Bennett/Wolf, Rae, the Williamson brothers, etc. were all fantastic side characters that I wanted to have a bigger part in the story. I'm really hoping we get a Brody x Rae book as their relationship piqued my interest the most. Plus that would give us more Nash. I also want a book or short story about Bennett finding love again. He needs a win after Harper.
->Final Thoughts; GIVE ME MORE. I want more entertainment wrestling centered books as they are an untapped goldmine. I could see why people may not be super interested but I don't view the subgenre any different from other sports romances. And Parker writes in a way that you don't even need to know anything about real-world entertainment wrestling to the enjoy fictional one. Please add Heartbreaker to your TBR asap!
Thank you NetGalley & Victory Editing Co-Op for giving me the chance to obtain this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
November 22, 2025
An absolute knockout of a romance!
Thank you to Victory Editing Publishers, NetGalley, and Jensen Parker for the ARC of Heartbreaker in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are entirely my own.
Let me start by saying: never in my life did I think I needed a wrestling romance… and yet here we are. I NEEDED THIS BOOK.
This was my first ever professional wrestling romance — and as someone who actually wrestled in high school (Roman-Greco style!), I loved being able to relate to a sport inside a romance book for once. Even if the type of wrestling is different, the discipline, the adrenaline, the physicality, the performance — it all clicked for me in such a satisfying and nostalgic way. I felt right at home in this world.
Savannah Williams and John Brooks? Whew. Their chemistry is the kind that makes entire arenas hold their breath. Everyone around them sees it. We definitely see it. They are fooling absolutely no one — except maybe themselves.
From the very first page, I was hooked. The tension. The longing. The heartbreak. The heat.
This book had me clutching my Kindle like it was a championship belt.
What really surprised me was how immersive the wrestling scenes were — detailed, emotional, and so vivid that I could practically hear the mat slap beneath them. The announcer-style chapters? Genius. Even if you know nothing about wrestling, Parker makes you feel like you’re right there. And if you DO know wrestling (hi, it’s me), the authenticity and Easter eggs are such a treat.
Savannah’s journey from heartbreak to confidence was beautiful and empowering. She learns she doesn’t have to choose between love and ambition — she can have both, on her own terms. And John? John Brooks might just be climbing into my top 10 book boyfriends. The way he balances respect, protectiveness, jealousy, yearning… this man had me kicking my feet.
The side characters were fantastic (Harper excluded — she knows what she did). Bennett/Wolf in particular owns a piece of my heart already, and I’m practically begging Jensen for his story next.
And yes — this book is spicy. LIKE… ACTUALLY SPICY. At one point I had to pause and just breathe because the heat was unreal. Jensen Parker understood the assignment.
But underneath all the steam and humor, Heartbreaker’s real strength is its emotional core.
The second-chance ache.
The slow-burn pull.
The “it was always you” gut punch.
When I finished reading, I literally looked up like “Wait… where am I?” because I was THAT absorbed.
A phenomenal, emotional, ringside romance that body-slams you right in the feelings and then kisses it better. Highly, highly recommend.
Jensen Parker — you’ve gained a lifelong fan. I can’t wait to see what (or who 👀) you write next.
Thank you to Victory Editing Publishers, NetGalley, and Jensen Parker for the ARC of Heartbreaker in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are entirely my own.
Let me start by saying: never in my life did I think I needed a wrestling romance… and yet here we are. I NEEDED THIS BOOK.
This was my first ever professional wrestling romance — and as someone who actually wrestled in high school (Roman-Greco style!), I loved being able to relate to a sport inside a romance book for once. Even if the type of wrestling is different, the discipline, the adrenaline, the physicality, the performance — it all clicked for me in such a satisfying and nostalgic way. I felt right at home in this world.
Savannah Williams and John Brooks? Whew. Their chemistry is the kind that makes entire arenas hold their breath. Everyone around them sees it. We definitely see it. They are fooling absolutely no one — except maybe themselves.
From the very first page, I was hooked. The tension. The longing. The heartbreak. The heat.
This book had me clutching my Kindle like it was a championship belt.
What really surprised me was how immersive the wrestling scenes were — detailed, emotional, and so vivid that I could practically hear the mat slap beneath them. The announcer-style chapters? Genius. Even if you know nothing about wrestling, Parker makes you feel like you’re right there. And if you DO know wrestling (hi, it’s me), the authenticity and Easter eggs are such a treat.
Savannah’s journey from heartbreak to confidence was beautiful and empowering. She learns she doesn’t have to choose between love and ambition — she can have both, on her own terms. And John? John Brooks might just be climbing into my top 10 book boyfriends. The way he balances respect, protectiveness, jealousy, yearning… this man had me kicking my feet.
The side characters were fantastic (Harper excluded — she knows what she did). Bennett/Wolf in particular owns a piece of my heart already, and I’m practically begging Jensen for his story next.
And yes — this book is spicy. LIKE… ACTUALLY SPICY. At one point I had to pause and just breathe because the heat was unreal. Jensen Parker understood the assignment.
But underneath all the steam and humor, Heartbreaker’s real strength is its emotional core.
The second-chance ache.
The slow-burn pull.
The “it was always you” gut punch.
When I finished reading, I literally looked up like “Wait… where am I?” because I was THAT absorbed.
A phenomenal, emotional, ringside romance that body-slams you right in the feelings and then kisses it better. Highly, highly recommend.
Jensen Parker — you’ve gained a lifelong fan. I can’t wait to see what (or who 👀) you write next.
September 19, 2025
I was curious about this book as I grew up watching professional wrestling, and thought a romance set in that world would be interesting. This is the story of Savannah and John, and their journey through heartbreak and healing. I will say if you aren’t familiar with wrestling or at least interested in it this book will probably not be for you. There are in depth descriptions of matches, and even having watched it growing up I wasn’t always able to understand what was happening. Also the author using specific dates at the beginning of each chapter wasn’t always helpful, since by the time the next chapter came around I didn’t remember the previous date.
The slow burn of the first half of the book was hard on me, as I don’t love that trope. It worked for Savannah and John though and really upped the desire to see them together. Savannah joins the EWE where John is one of the star wrestlers. She doesn’t want to date him though for fear it’ll seem like she is using him to get a leg up. I can respect that, but was really happy when they finally got together.
I did see the reason for their breakup coming from a mile away though. I was surprised it didn’t happen as soon as I thought it was going to, but years later down the line. John makes some decisions for Savannah that messed with her career which he shouldn’t have done. The big reason they break up though is a lie of omission from John. I felt that Savannah should have trusted John a bit more and understood that his motives weren’t bad. They both had some growing to do during their time apart. I won’t give away the third act or the ending, but it does involve them getting their happily ever after.
I’d like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.
4/5 on the Spicy Scale
M/F
Second chance romance
Sports/Contemporary
The slow burn of the first half of the book was hard on me, as I don’t love that trope. It worked for Savannah and John though and really upped the desire to see them together. Savannah joins the EWE where John is one of the star wrestlers. She doesn’t want to date him though for fear it’ll seem like she is using him to get a leg up. I can respect that, but was really happy when they finally got together.
I did see the reason for their breakup coming from a mile away though. I was surprised it didn’t happen as soon as I thought it was going to, but years later down the line. John makes some decisions for Savannah that messed with her career which he shouldn’t have done. The big reason they break up though is a lie of omission from John. I felt that Savannah should have trusted John a bit more and understood that his motives weren’t bad. They both had some growing to do during their time apart. I won’t give away the third act or the ending, but it does involve them getting their happily ever after.
I’d like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.
4/5 on the Spicy Scale
M/F
Second chance romance
Sports/Contemporary
October 13, 2025
HEARTBREAKER follows the love story between Savannah “Savvy Skye” Williams and John Brooks AKA Brooks Taylor from their first chance meeting that results in a one-night-stand through the time Savannah spends training as a professional wrestler and continues through the first few years of her career as she tries to balance her work life and personal life with one of the company’s top wrestlers. After a misunderstanding about their relationship drives them apart, Savannah returns to a “normal” life while John continues with his career. Despite spending a few years apart, the mutual feelings do not fade. Savannah’s return to the ring—and John’s life—quickly rekindles their romance.
Anyone who knows me knows that I love professional wrestling. I love it so much that I wrote a cozy mystery series starring a professional wrestler. So, I saw a romance novel about two wrestlers, I absolutely had to request it.
While I enjoyed the story, I did find the book to be too long. And there were a lot of subplots going on that didn’t always seem necessary to the overall story. Between the drawn-out story and my initial dislike of Savannah—she’s a cheerleader who knows next to nothing about professional wrestling when she tries out for EWE on a dare, so I felt compelled to hate her on principle—it took me a while to really get into the story.
It takes a long time for Savannah and John to officially get together, and then they’re in a serious relationship for a few years before the big breakup over a stupid misunderstanding. Was Savannah justified in being mad? Sure. But it was nothing that a heart-to-heart conversation couldn’t have solved. There is also no discussion about the problems John’s mother caused and how it contributed to Savannah ending the relationship. HEARBREAKER is an Exes to Lovers / Second Chance story that thoroughly covers the entire relationship. Prepare yourself for a lengthy read, because this is one in-depth storyline.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Anyone who knows me knows that I love professional wrestling. I love it so much that I wrote a cozy mystery series starring a professional wrestler. So, I saw a romance novel about two wrestlers, I absolutely had to request it.
While I enjoyed the story, I did find the book to be too long. And there were a lot of subplots going on that didn’t always seem necessary to the overall story. Between the drawn-out story and my initial dislike of Savannah—she’s a cheerleader who knows next to nothing about professional wrestling when she tries out for EWE on a dare, so I felt compelled to hate her on principle—it took me a while to really get into the story.
It takes a long time for Savannah and John to officially get together, and then they’re in a serious relationship for a few years before the big breakup over a stupid misunderstanding. Was Savannah justified in being mad? Sure. But it was nothing that a heart-to-heart conversation couldn’t have solved. There is also no discussion about the problems John’s mother caused and how it contributed to Savannah ending the relationship. HEARBREAKER is an Exes to Lovers / Second Chance story that thoroughly covers the entire relationship. Prepare yourself for a lengthy read, because this is one in-depth storyline.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
October 15, 2025
As a long time fan of professional wrestling, I was so so excited to have the opportunity to read a wrestling romance! Heartbreaker is the first installment in the EWE series by Jensen Parker and it is a second chance romance set in the world of sports entertainment.
This story does a thorough job of setting up the world of professional wrestling and EWE. The level of explanation of pro wrestling terminology and how the industry works behind the scenes is extremely helpful if you are someone who does not have a background of being a wrestling fan or if you have not watched other related content (Fighting with my Family, GLOW, and Heels, as some examples). The cast of characters is huge! While this was initially a challenge to keep track of, I feel like there are enough fleshed out characters that Parker could keep writing EWE for a long time. The story is split between on-screen drama and real life emotions, which is what I hoped for from a wrestling romance novel.
I will say that second chance is not my favorite romance novel structure, and that the way Heartbreaker takes over 250 pages to show the reader the initial love story and all the reasons that the characters should not be together did not help.This book is long for a contemporary romance! All that said, there are plenty of steamy scenes throughout the story and they kept the tension going.
I would recommend this book to people who enjoy second chance romance, lovers of professional wrestling, and those who enjoy watching a couple work together over 15 years.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eArc!
This story does a thorough job of setting up the world of professional wrestling and EWE. The level of explanation of pro wrestling terminology and how the industry works behind the scenes is extremely helpful if you are someone who does not have a background of being a wrestling fan or if you have not watched other related content (Fighting with my Family, GLOW, and Heels, as some examples). The cast of characters is huge! While this was initially a challenge to keep track of, I feel like there are enough fleshed out characters that Parker could keep writing EWE for a long time. The story is split between on-screen drama and real life emotions, which is what I hoped for from a wrestling romance novel.
I will say that second chance is not my favorite romance novel structure, and that the way Heartbreaker takes over 250 pages to show the reader the initial love story and all the reasons that the characters should not be together did not help.This book is long for a contemporary romance! All that said, there are plenty of steamy scenes throughout the story and they kept the tension going.
I would recommend this book to people who enjoy second chance romance, lovers of professional wrestling, and those who enjoy watching a couple work together over 15 years.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eArc!
October 8, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Felt like I was ringside for every moment — an emotional, slow-burn knockout!
Wow, I loved this book! Heartbreaker by Jensen Parker completely hooked me from the start. I really appreciated that instead of getting random flashbacks, we got to see the whole story play out from the beginning — it made everything feel so real and easy to follow.
The main characters’ relationship had me on my toes the entire time. The chemistry, the tension, the push and pull — I couldn’t look away. The slow-burn start made the payoff even better; the anticipation was chef’s kiss.
I also have to say, I’m not a huge wrestling fan, but the way Parker wrote about those scenes made me feel like I was right there, watching the matches. They were detailed without ever feeling boring or too technical, which I really appreciated.
Overall, Heartbreaker is such a fun, emotional, and well-paced story. Great characters, great tension, and a romance that is totally worth reading. Highly recommend!
Jensen Parker is quickly becoming one of my favorite romance authors. Her writing style is so easy to fall into — emotional, vivid, and perfectly paced. What I love most is how Parker builds relationships that feel real, with chemistry that jumps off the page. Her books also have this great way of blending romance with unique settings (like the wrestling world in Heartbreaker) without ever making it feel overwhelming. You don’t have to be a fan of the sport to love the story — Parker makes it all about the people, the tension, and the heart. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!
Wow, I loved this book! Heartbreaker by Jensen Parker completely hooked me from the start. I really appreciated that instead of getting random flashbacks, we got to see the whole story play out from the beginning — it made everything feel so real and easy to follow.
The main characters’ relationship had me on my toes the entire time. The chemistry, the tension, the push and pull — I couldn’t look away. The slow-burn start made the payoff even better; the anticipation was chef’s kiss.
I also have to say, I’m not a huge wrestling fan, but the way Parker wrote about those scenes made me feel like I was right there, watching the matches. They were detailed without ever feeling boring or too technical, which I really appreciated.
Overall, Heartbreaker is such a fun, emotional, and well-paced story. Great characters, great tension, and a romance that is totally worth reading. Highly recommend!
Jensen Parker is quickly becoming one of my favorite romance authors. Her writing style is so easy to fall into — emotional, vivid, and perfectly paced. What I love most is how Parker builds relationships that feel real, with chemistry that jumps off the page. Her books also have this great way of blending romance with unique settings (like the wrestling world in Heartbreaker) without ever making it feel overwhelming. You don’t have to be a fan of the sport to love the story — Parker makes it all about the people, the tension, and the heart. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!
December 16, 2025
Oh, nostalgia!!
Reading this book was so nostalgic for me. As a lover of the old school WWF, I am reminded of the greatest love reunion in wrestling history. Let me set the scene for you: Wrestlemania 7. "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs The Ultimate Warrior. Loser retires. Now, as Macho Man walks down the ramp, we get a glimpse of....GASP.... Is that??? No, it couldn't be!! That can't be THE Miss Elizabeth who not too long ago was so cruelly fired as Macho Man's manager and was shamelessly replaced by Sensational Susie? Or Shelly? Sherri? But it was!! And after a long battle, Ultimate Warrior was named the winner. When Sara started kicking the Macho Man while he was still down and immobile in the ring, Miss Elizabeth climbs over the gate and races to the stage before grabbing Sally by her hair and throwing her out of the ring. Macho Man still does not realize that it is Miss Elizabeth as he staggers to his feet but when he looks at her and truly SEES her, he is shocked!!! Seconds later, he opens his arms and Miss Elizabeth embraces him!!! Ahhhh.....love....
Savannah and Brooks are followed over the span of their whole relationship as they go through the ups and downs of this career. Sav wants to build a career on her own without others saying that she depended on Brooks for her victories. Yet, they are drawn together and as we watch their friendship change to love, we become witnesses to the challenges they face and sometimes that means leaving for a while. I loved this story and look forward to more in this EWE world.
Reading this book was so nostalgic for me. As a lover of the old school WWF, I am reminded of the greatest love reunion in wrestling history. Let me set the scene for you: Wrestlemania 7. "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs The Ultimate Warrior. Loser retires. Now, as Macho Man walks down the ramp, we get a glimpse of....GASP.... Is that??? No, it couldn't be!! That can't be THE Miss Elizabeth who not too long ago was so cruelly fired as Macho Man's manager and was shamelessly replaced by Sensational Susie? Or Shelly? Sherri? But it was!! And after a long battle, Ultimate Warrior was named the winner. When Sara started kicking the Macho Man while he was still down and immobile in the ring, Miss Elizabeth climbs over the gate and races to the stage before grabbing Sally by her hair and throwing her out of the ring. Macho Man still does not realize that it is Miss Elizabeth as he staggers to his feet but when he looks at her and truly SEES her, he is shocked!!! Seconds later, he opens his arms and Miss Elizabeth embraces him!!! Ahhhh.....love....
Savannah and Brooks are followed over the span of their whole relationship as they go through the ups and downs of this career. Sav wants to build a career on her own without others saying that she depended on Brooks for her victories. Yet, they are drawn together and as we watch their friendship change to love, we become witnesses to the challenges they face and sometimes that means leaving for a while. I loved this story and look forward to more in this EWE world.
October 13, 2025
ARC Review (provided by Jensen Parker)
3.5 Stars
I enjoyed getting to know them each through their friendships and side characters giving honest advice throughout the book. I liked Savannah's family aspect and the banter between siblings. I like John's protectiveness of his sister and his grandmother's small cameos.
I grew up watching wrestling, still watching/attending events to this day, so I was very excited to see such a wrestling forward book coming to market. While I loved the wrestling aspect and how we got the background of the sport, overall, I feel like the book was too long and most of the chapters were just "fluff" and not needed for the overall story for Savannah and John.
I think it could have been better as a dual timeline as opposed to Part 1 & 2 and flowed better since the chapters would go from a day/week to years apart so I was constantly trying to keep up with what happened in between stuff or why certain things were included (his dad storyline felt unncessary to me).
I understand the bet being needed as a catalyst but given their ages at the time of meeting and then when the bet became known to her it felt like they should have been more adult to handle it differently so the age factor kept me from understanding why they weren't just communciating given they weren't in their early 20s like it seemed by their actions.
3.5 Stars
I enjoyed getting to know them each through their friendships and side characters giving honest advice throughout the book. I liked Savannah's family aspect and the banter between siblings. I like John's protectiveness of his sister and his grandmother's small cameos.
I grew up watching wrestling, still watching/attending events to this day, so I was very excited to see such a wrestling forward book coming to market. While I loved the wrestling aspect and how we got the background of the sport, overall, I feel like the book was too long and most of the chapters were just "fluff" and not needed for the overall story for Savannah and John.
I think it could have been better as a dual timeline as opposed to Part 1 & 2 and flowed better since the chapters would go from a day/week to years apart so I was constantly trying to keep up with what happened in between stuff or why certain things were included (his dad storyline felt unncessary to me).
I understand the bet being needed as a catalyst but given their ages at the time of meeting and then when the bet became known to her it felt like they should have been more adult to handle it differently so the age factor kept me from understanding why they weren't just communciating given they weren't in their early 20s like it seemed by their actions.
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