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What Are The Risks: A best friends to lovers college football romance
One move that could break their friendship... or be the start of forever.
Ryker Richardson’s world has always revolved around football. With his final college season coming to a close and the NFL Draft on the horizon, he doesn’t have time for distractions – just the game and his best friend, Ruby Wilson.
Ruby’s first year as a nurse was meant to mark the beginning of the life she’d always imagined with her boyfriend – until betrayal ruins that dream.
When a risqué photo of her ends up in Ryker’s hands, it sparks something neither of them saw coming. But as Ryker becomes the safe and thrilling rebound for Ruby to experiment with, it doesn’t take long for him to realise she's the happy ending he wants.
Now he must prove to her that this could be something real, and Ruby must decide if the chance of forever is worth risking the one relationship that’s never let her down – their friendship.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS is the spicy third book of the Phil-U series. It can be read as a complete standalone.
Ryker Richardson’s world has always revolved around football. With his final college season coming to a close and the NFL Draft on the horizon, he doesn’t have time for distractions – just the game and his best friend, Ruby Wilson.
Ruby’s first year as a nurse was meant to mark the beginning of the life she’d always imagined with her boyfriend – until betrayal ruins that dream.
When a risqué photo of her ends up in Ryker’s hands, it sparks something neither of them saw coming. But as Ryker becomes the safe and thrilling rebound for Ruby to experiment with, it doesn’t take long for him to realise she's the happy ending he wants.
Now he must prove to her that this could be something real, and Ruby must decide if the chance of forever is worth risking the one relationship that’s never let her down – their friendship.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS is the spicy third book of the Phil-U series. It can be read as a complete standalone.
379 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 12, 2025
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About the author
Madi Leigh
3 books497 followersMadi is an Australian romance writer, with a fixation on swoonworthy main characters and happy endings.
An avid reader herself, she'll read any genre - as long as there's an inkling of a romance.
When she's not reading or writing, Madi loves watching footy (AFL) and hockey (NHL), and spending unhealthy doses of time scrolling through ASOS.
An avid reader herself, she'll read any genre - as long as there's an inkling of a romance.
When she's not reading or writing, Madi loves watching footy (AFL) and hockey (NHL), and spending unhealthy doses of time scrolling through ASOS.
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November 3, 2025
Loved it!! Got an early preview and Ryker's story might even be my favourite 🥰👏👏 can't wait for book 4!
November 19, 2025
Reading Levi and Grace's book I've always thought "she should've chosen Ryker instead of this manwhore" but well, Ryker has a girl best friend lol. That'd be such a bummer.
And I pity Noah. Honestly? It was coming, I just knew it was coming. She was prioritizing Ryker more than Noah. I know Ryker was her best friend since birth. But Noah was her boyfriend for 6 effing years. She would drop him like a hot potato the moment Ryker asks something or call her. So yeah, I can't blame Noah on cheating. I'm an immersive reader and I can't even, for the life of me, empathize with her. And before you guys say anything about my comment? Think for once if you're in that relationship and your boyfriend has a girl bsf who he was close like sht. He'd drop anything for her and not you her girlfriend for 6 effing years. Tell me. I know someone would say, "it's still not right to cheat" or "they could've talked it out", yes it's not right to cheat but i just couldn't blame him. And talked it out? Btch, I'd drop my boyfriend like a hot potato if that happens to me, you have your best friend but put some effing line. So all I'm saying is she did it, she was the reason for the break up. Then she hooked up with Ryker proving Noah's point.
And Ryker went to the btchest sl*t of this series(well the other series). Man, I can't do this, Madi Leigh's men aren't my type of guys.
This is why Caught Up by Liz T was such a hit even though all the trauma the fmc had, the guy was loyal to the bones. We never see that type of guy. I believe in books making me live in a different person's life, but if you read this types on books with manwhores then what is left for my dreams?
And I pity Noah. Honestly? It was coming, I just knew it was coming. She was prioritizing Ryker more than Noah. I know Ryker was her best friend since birth. But Noah was her boyfriend for 6 effing years. She would drop him like a hot potato the moment Ryker asks something or call her. So yeah, I can't blame Noah on cheating. I'm an immersive reader and I can't even, for the life of me, empathize with her. And before you guys say anything about my comment? Think for once if you're in that relationship and your boyfriend has a girl bsf who he was close like sht. He'd drop anything for her and not you her girlfriend for 6 effing years. Tell me. I know someone would say, "it's still not right to cheat" or "they could've talked it out", yes it's not right to cheat but i just couldn't blame him. And talked it out? Btch, I'd drop my boyfriend like a hot potato if that happens to me, you have your best friend but put some effing line. So all I'm saying is she did it, she was the reason for the break up. Then she hooked up with Ryker proving Noah's point.
And Ryker went to the btchest sl*t of this series(well the other series). Man, I can't do this, Madi Leigh's men aren't my type of guys.
This is why Caught Up by Liz T was such a hit even though all the trauma the fmc had, the guy was loyal to the bones. We never see that type of guy. I believe in books making me live in a different person's life, but if you read this types on books with manwhores then what is left for my dreams?
January 31, 2026
2.5⭐️
better than i expected tbh
not boring and easy to read, it’s perfect if you’re looking for a fast read and just something fun
better than i expected tbh
not boring and easy to read, it’s perfect if you’re looking for a fast read and just something fun
November 12, 2025
I LOVE RYKER… HE WAS PERFECT 🤩
January 13, 2026
Kjut best friends to lovers zgodba.
Edino kar me je kr zmotilo je blo to, da so poglavja imela naslove in pol sem cel čas ugibala kaj se bo zgodil v posemeznem poglavju namesto, da bi se prepustila zgodbi.
Edino kar me je kr zmotilo je blo to, da so poglavja imela naslove in pol sem cel čas ugibala kaj se bo zgodil v posemeznem poglavju namesto, da bi se prepustila zgodbi.
January 17, 2026
this book is every reason that I hate friends to lovers because what do you mean I had to witness both MCs entertain other people for 53%??????? and then suffer though the most insufferable miscommunications???? and honestly I could go on and list more ways it sucked but I don’t want to think about it anymore
I’ve reread Grace & Levi countless times but I am so happy to never have to endure this godforsaken book again xx
I’ve reread Grace & Levi countless times but I am so happy to never have to endure this godforsaken book again xx
November 17, 2025
I love Madi. I think she is just the cutest and her intro of Levi and Grace into my life has changed me forever. By extension her intro of Ryker has also changed me and I love a good friends to lovers story.
Parts of this had my anxiety spiking. Talk about tension and yearning and adrenaline. I was a mess at one point that I messaged Madi on insta and told her a particular character was a scourge to this earth 😂. Dramatic.
I loved ruby. I loved Ryker. This was perfect!
Parts of this had my anxiety spiking. Talk about tension and yearning and adrenaline. I was a mess at one point that I messaged Madi on insta and told her a particular character was a scourge to this earth 😂. Dramatic.
I loved ruby. I loved Ryker. This was perfect!
January 7, 2026
really stepped outta my zone with this one, it’s not dark, it’s not fantasy and it’s not RH but i really really did love it, kind of like a palette cleanser but i truly have no complaints in this book beside my own personal “JUST COMMUNICATE BETTER YOU IDIOTS” 🤣 but i loved this all round hapoy vibes for me couple tears shed but all good
January 6, 2026
Love a friends to lovers, what s simple and fun way to start the new year, dopamine hit and thats it
January 1, 2026
Friends to lovers en en av mina absoluta favoriter !! Boken va bra och gullig men inget wow
December 21, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
November 30, 2025
Kissing her was like sliding into bed after a long day. With freshly washed bedding. And the sheets toasty warm from the sun. And the fan circling at the perfect pace. And no alarm set for the following morning. 🥺🥺🥺🤌
Very enjoyable read!! Love a childhood friends to lovers with a sprinkle of miscommunication - there’s a special place in my heart for Ruby and Ryker
Very enjoyable read!! Love a childhood friends to lovers with a sprinkle of miscommunication - there’s a special place in my heart for Ruby and Ryker
January 24, 2026
I must say, I gave it my to-go 3 star review. I liked it. It was good. I’m pretty sure it was my first friend’s to lovers book. I read 30% of it one day and put a pause for a day or two and continued. I’m not gonna lie…once I put it off, I didn’t really want to continue… but I knew I had to. I couldn’t leave Rubz and Wheels story like that. I opened the book and so easily went back into it. It was a quick and lovely read.
I’m a full enemies to lovers girl. Especially if it’s slow burn. Something abt knowing the worst and most about someone and still loving them. But I guess it makes sense that I liked this friends to lovers… they knew everything abt each other, way back from childhood. Idk why I was always against friends to lovers. I’m not gonna say it’s my fav only cause I liked one book from it, but it def changed my view on it!
Wheels. He is so sweet and respectful. From the start we got a look into his characters: flirty, fuck boy, the best friend. Later on we could see that he wasn’t only respectful and kind to Rubz, he was kind and respectful to women. Which was a total plus. I liked how he was overly lustful of Ruby as soon as he realised his feelings. Loved how he knew he wanted her and not just to fuck her.!
Rubz. I love her. She is so real and relatable. She knows what she wants(even if she almost gave it up for her ex). I liked how she knew she wouldn’t choose someone else over herself anymore. I call that character development! I like how she was a girls girl and how she also didn’t want to lose her friendship with Ryker.
I would consider this slow burn. They went from purely best friends to friends with benefits to lovers to engaged! Hehe 😝! I really liked how nether of them saw the other romantically until 30% through the book. Sure they became friends with benefits, but the pace was fast and nice, I didn’t get bored. I liked how there were moments when they had to sit and talk. Healthy if you ask me! I really liked how they officially got together at the end. It honestly made it more realistic for me!
I wish Rubz and Wheels and happy life together. They are the type of fictional couple that I know will continue their relationship even after the book has ended. I felt their love through the book. I felt Ryker’s love for Ruby way more than Ruby’s. There were many moments I wished I had a best friend that loved me even half as much as Ryker loved Ruby… 🫠 if only lol
I’m a full enemies to lovers girl. Especially if it’s slow burn. Something abt knowing the worst and most about someone and still loving them. But I guess it makes sense that I liked this friends to lovers… they knew everything abt each other, way back from childhood. Idk why I was always against friends to lovers. I’m not gonna say it’s my fav only cause I liked one book from it, but it def changed my view on it!
Wheels. He is so sweet and respectful. From the start we got a look into his characters: flirty, fuck boy, the best friend. Later on we could see that he wasn’t only respectful and kind to Rubz, he was kind and respectful to women. Which was a total plus. I liked how he was overly lustful of Ruby as soon as he realised his feelings. Loved how he knew he wanted her and not just to fuck her.!
Rubz. I love her. She is so real and relatable. She knows what she wants(even if she almost gave it up for her ex). I liked how she knew she wouldn’t choose someone else over herself anymore. I call that character development! I like how she was a girls girl and how she also didn’t want to lose her friendship with Ryker.
I would consider this slow burn. They went from purely best friends to friends with benefits to lovers to engaged! Hehe 😝! I really liked how nether of them saw the other romantically until 30% through the book. Sure they became friends with benefits, but the pace was fast and nice, I didn’t get bored. I liked how there were moments when they had to sit and talk. Healthy if you ask me! I really liked how they officially got together at the end. It honestly made it more realistic for me!
I wish Rubz and Wheels and happy life together. They are the type of fictional couple that I know will continue their relationship even after the book has ended. I felt their love through the book. I felt Ryker’s love for Ruby way more than Ruby’s. There were many moments I wished I had a best friend that loved me even half as much as Ryker loved Ruby… 🫠 if only lol
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 15, 2025
I’m gonna be honest. I only reached for this book because of what I’ve written in my review of the previous one in the series:
“Is Madi Leigh on a quest to write the most unlikable book boyfriends that don’t feel like written by a woman or something?
Because she’s really good at that. This mmc was even more effed up than the previous one, so I’m very much curious what she comes up with next. Is the third guy in the series gonna be abusive? We already have gambling on women and cheating. It just keeps getting worse and worse.”
Well, color me shocked, because this book was actually fun! MUCH better than the previous two!
Sure, Ruby was gullible af (you can miss one sign, but ALL of them? Girl… be so for real).
Sure, she spent the first 30% of a book with her ex, while Ryker was getting his hots on for some random one-night-stands.
Sure, their love story felt more like a mutual understanding that they had to sleep on, rather than a passionate love affair.
However, all those things made their story more realistic and relatable, which a lot of readers will appreciate. I prefer my romance books a bit more unhinged and it-could-only-happen-in-a-book-like, but this was definitely a feel-good kind of book, easy to get lost in.
The found family vibe, the banter, the spice, the friendship and reverence they had for each other—I ate it all up and I would definitely recommend the book as an easy, lighthearted read for a rainy day.
“Is Madi Leigh on a quest to write the most unlikable book boyfriends that don’t feel like written by a woman or something?
Because she’s really good at that. This mmc was even more effed up than the previous one, so I’m very much curious what she comes up with next. Is the third guy in the series gonna be abusive? We already have gambling on women and cheating. It just keeps getting worse and worse.”
Well, color me shocked, because this book was actually fun! MUCH better than the previous two!
Sure, Ruby was gullible af (you can miss one sign, but ALL of them? Girl… be so for real).
Sure, she spent the first 30% of a book with her ex, while Ryker was getting his hots on for some random one-night-stands.
Sure, their love story felt more like a mutual understanding that they had to sleep on, rather than a passionate love affair.
However, all those things made their story more realistic and relatable, which a lot of readers will appreciate. I prefer my romance books a bit more unhinged and it-could-only-happen-in-a-book-like, but this was definitely a feel-good kind of book, easy to get lost in.
The found family vibe, the banter, the spice, the friendship and reverence they had for each other—I ate it all up and I would definitely recommend the book as an easy, lighthearted read for a rainy day.
December 7, 2025
3.5⭐️
for best friends, ryker and ruby are honestly extremely close. i mean they’ve slept in the same bed, his name in her contacts has a HEART. like woah. guys are we sure you weren’t also cheating EMOTIONALLY?
this book is good but also very cliche. the boyfriend cheating AND underperforming in the bedroom? and the best friend from childhood being there the ENTIRE TIME? 😉 like i hate noah but he was lowk real for that .. ruby would honestly prioritise ryker over noah and seeing that noah’s her boyfriend, it’s honestly a shitty thing to do. she literally wore a necklace with their initials — R AND R — WHILE DATING NOAH. 😔
so they FINALLY kiss and then you tell me she’s asking to get set up with his teammates while he’s just playing hooky/FORTNITE with GRETCHEN? 👹
though gretchen and evan are lowk the best wingwoman/wingman out there. they pride themselves in getting ruby and ryker together icl. 🙂↕️✊
“i thought you said you were stuffed from dinner”
“i’ve always got room for you dick, wheels” 🔫
these characters genuinely have no sense of money. ruby just flies when she feels like it. “bahamas it is” BAHAMAS? EXCUSE ME? rich people. rykers like “book my flight now” and “i just booked your flight” HOW MUCH MONEY HAS THE MAN GOT? 😔
see, i GET rubys concerns on having sex with ryder because of his past but her attitude to “get it over with” and like being avoidant is PISSING ME OFF.
“you’ve got me hooked dick, heart and soul” ryker the poet you are 🥹
for best friends, ryker and ruby are honestly extremely close. i mean they’ve slept in the same bed, his name in her contacts has a HEART. like woah. guys are we sure you weren’t also cheating EMOTIONALLY?
this book is good but also very cliche. the boyfriend cheating AND underperforming in the bedroom? and the best friend from childhood being there the ENTIRE TIME? 😉 like i hate noah but he was lowk real for that .. ruby would honestly prioritise ryker over noah and seeing that noah’s her boyfriend, it’s honestly a shitty thing to do. she literally wore a necklace with their initials — R AND R — WHILE DATING NOAH. 😔
so they FINALLY kiss and then you tell me she’s asking to get set up with his teammates while he’s just playing hooky/FORTNITE with GRETCHEN? 👹
though gretchen and evan are lowk the best wingwoman/wingman out there. they pride themselves in getting ruby and ryker together icl. 🙂↕️✊
“i thought you said you were stuffed from dinner”
“i’ve always got room for you dick, wheels” 🔫
these characters genuinely have no sense of money. ruby just flies when she feels like it. “bahamas it is” BAHAMAS? EXCUSE ME? rich people. rykers like “book my flight now” and “i just booked your flight” HOW MUCH MONEY HAS THE MAN GOT? 😔
see, i GET rubys concerns on having sex with ryder because of his past but her attitude to “get it over with” and like being avoidant is PISSING ME OFF.
“you’ve got me hooked dick, heart and soul” ryker the poet you are 🥹
December 31, 2025
🏈 Madi Leigh Does It Again: The Ultimate Sports Romance Comfort Read
What can I say? Madi just did it again!
I love her books so much that it’s officially safe to say she is my favorite sports romance author. There is something so uniquely comforting and heartwarming about her writing.
Every character you meet has such a distinct personality and voice; by the end of the book, it feels like you know them personally.
Madi’s MMCs are consistently top-tier, and Ryker? Ryker is officially my #2 favorite, sitting right behind Levi. That is saying so much because I love my hockey boys, but he really got me! (Sorry, Will! 🙈)
Ruby is also such a breath of fresh air. She is a total "girls' girl," and I absolutely love it when FMCs have a tight, supportive circle of friends. Their dynamic added so much heart to the story.
The plot was SO GOOD and so cute. Even though I always know a Happily Ever After is coming, Madi still finds a way to make me nervous about the ending! I was invested until the very last page.
There aren't enough good things to say about this series—if you are a sports romance fan, you need to check out all of her books!
💘 The Breakdown
• Trope: Sports Romance (Football), Found Family, "Girls' Girl" FMC, Top-Tier MMC.
• MMC (Ryker): Sweet, Charming, Swoon-worthy, and officially my #2 favorite.
• FMC (Ruby): Fun, Relatable, supported by a great group of girlies.
• Spice: Medium-Sweet
• Vibe: Heartwarming, Comforting, Addictive, Emotional but Sweet.
What can I say? Madi just did it again!
I love her books so much that it’s officially safe to say she is my favorite sports romance author. There is something so uniquely comforting and heartwarming about her writing.
Every character you meet has such a distinct personality and voice; by the end of the book, it feels like you know them personally.
Madi’s MMCs are consistently top-tier, and Ryker? Ryker is officially my #2 favorite, sitting right behind Levi. That is saying so much because I love my hockey boys, but he really got me! (Sorry, Will! 🙈)
Ruby is also such a breath of fresh air. She is a total "girls' girl," and I absolutely love it when FMCs have a tight, supportive circle of friends. Their dynamic added so much heart to the story.
The plot was SO GOOD and so cute. Even though I always know a Happily Ever After is coming, Madi still finds a way to make me nervous about the ending! I was invested until the very last page.
There aren't enough good things to say about this series—if you are a sports romance fan, you need to check out all of her books!
💘 The Breakdown
• Trope: Sports Romance (Football), Found Family, "Girls' Girl" FMC, Top-Tier MMC.
• MMC (Ryker): Sweet, Charming, Swoon-worthy, and officially my #2 favorite.
• FMC (Ruby): Fun, Relatable, supported by a great group of girlies.
• Spice: Medium-Sweet
• Vibe: Heartwarming, Comforting, Addictive, Emotional but Sweet.
November 21, 2025
Umm, EXCUSE ME… what did I just read?? Talk about a perspective shift 🥵 Because I’m pretty sure Ryker just overtook Levi and I was not prepared for that 😭🔥
I honestly never saw him as the bad-boy-turned-green-flag kind of character in the first place anyway, but Ryker is GOLDEN-RETRIEVER-HOT and it’s absolutely unreal 🫣🤭 I did not see this coming -at all. And the things he says to (and about) Ruby… daaaamn Ryker 😮💨 yeah, my kindle has been well and truely highlighted ❤️🔥😆📚
The slow shift from friendship to situationship to relationship was chef’s kiss. And the third-act breakup, in true Madi fashion, didn’t feel forced or unnecessary. And that ending had me tearing up more than once. I absolutely devoured this book, it felt so complete for every single one of these characters 💖
Levi and Grace still have a special place in my heart, but this third book is easily my fave of the series 🤩✨💕
I honestly never saw him as the bad-boy-turned-green-flag kind of character in the first place anyway, but Ryker is GOLDEN-RETRIEVER-HOT and it’s absolutely unreal 🫣🤭 I did not see this coming -at all. And the things he says to (and about) Ruby… daaaamn Ryker 😮💨 yeah, my kindle has been well and truely highlighted ❤️🔥😆📚
The slow shift from friendship to situationship to relationship was chef’s kiss. And the third-act breakup, in true Madi fashion, didn’t feel forced or unnecessary. And that ending had me tearing up more than once. I absolutely devoured this book, it felt so complete for every single one of these characters 💖
Levi and Grace still have a special place in my heart, but this third book is easily my fave of the series 🤩✨💕
December 6, 2025
5⭐️ — Easily one of the best best-friends-to-lovers books I’ve ever touched. Ryker and Ruby owned me. Their friendship was special from page one, and when things shifted, it somehow got even better. Absolutely loved this book. TikTok did good with that tiny snippet!!!
Probably the best first kiss scene to ever be written. I did NOT see it coming at all!!!
“Dating me would drive you insane?” He flinched in mock offence. “You have three seconds to take that back, Rubz.”
“And if I don’t?”
With a smirk, he shifted his hands over my ribs, threatening me with another tickling onslaught.
“Three,” he whispered.
I quickly sealed my mouth shut.
“Two.”
His hands inched closer.
“One.”
I squeezed my eyes closed, bracing for impact, only it wasn’t his hands on my body that stole my breath... it was his lips on mine. Uncertain at first, but quickly gaining confidence when I didn’t push him away.
Probably the best first kiss scene to ever be written. I did NOT see it coming at all!!!
“Dating me would drive you insane?” He flinched in mock offence. “You have three seconds to take that back, Rubz.”
“And if I don’t?”
With a smirk, he shifted his hands over my ribs, threatening me with another tickling onslaught.
“Three,” he whispered.
I quickly sealed my mouth shut.
“Two.”
His hands inched closer.
“One.”
I squeezed my eyes closed, bracing for impact, only it wasn’t his hands on my body that stole my breath... it was his lips on mine. Uncertain at first, but quickly gaining confidence when I didn’t push him away.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 26, 2025
I finished this on a train ride and I couldn't scream when I ended it. THIS BOOKKK. I will sell my soul to read more of Ryker and Ruby. I don't even have words for this, the tension was mind blowing. friends to lovers isn't my favourite trope but the way this book was written was just 5-star-deserving. I also loved that there wasn't any third act breakup, and they handled stuff like actual adults. Most importantly, I loved the relationship between Cherie and Nancy, I can definitely see me and my best friend in them. And after the draft, that msg from Levi was so CUTEEEE, I read it over and over around a 100 times. that bloating was so valid for him. this book made laugh so damn much I love it. I'd do anything to read Leigh's books again. can't wait for more releases❤️
December 28, 2025
A day without Ruby was a day wasted in my eyes.
Ruby has been in a relationship for a very long time but has been best friends with Ryker even longer. When her boyfriend cheats on her, Ryker is there for her. When Ryker looks a little longer at Ruby, he recognizes that he does have real feelings for her and not just platonic ones. Does Ruby also have real feelings?
I did feel a little bad for Ruby‘s ex boyfriend to be honest. She chooses Ryker over him a few times - I understand that Ryker is her person, but just made me feel bad for him. I really liked the friendship groups both characters had! I would love to see more of them!
They are a cute couple and have their swoony moments with Ryker being a nice/cute man.
I am excited to see who comes next! Maybe we‘ll even see Ryker & Ruby in the following books!
Ruby has been in a relationship for a very long time but has been best friends with Ryker even longer. When her boyfriend cheats on her, Ryker is there for her. When Ryker looks a little longer at Ruby, he recognizes that he does have real feelings for her and not just platonic ones. Does Ruby also have real feelings?
I did feel a little bad for Ruby‘s ex boyfriend to be honest. She chooses Ryker over him a few times - I understand that Ryker is her person, but just made me feel bad for him. I really liked the friendship groups both characters had! I would love to see more of them!
They are a cute couple and have their swoony moments with Ryker being a nice/cute man.
I am excited to see who comes next! Maybe we‘ll even see Ryker & Ruby in the following books!
January 9, 2026
HOW DO I EVEN BEGIN
OK FIRSTLY
FUTURE ME IF URE READING THIS AND NEED A semi-light READ, THIS. PICK THIS ONE UP AGAIN!!!!!!
so beautiful
i expected the ending a bit but i was still uncertain about it. EVERYTHING CAME TOGEYHER SO WELL THOUGH IM STILL REELING DROM IT OMGNFMFMMFMFMMFMFMFMFM
hey so this is the best friends to lovers ive ever read i think.??????? (i will not remember this book aft a week so this award means nothing lol i probably did read a rlly good friends to lovers book but i forgot)
anyways i love this so much
started this yesterday
and im already done...........
time to read the whole series and i hope its just as good bcs im so emotional attached pls pls pls pls
R&R best couple of my january read 🤭 (this is my first book of the year)
OK FIRSTLY
FUTURE ME IF URE READING THIS AND NEED A semi-light READ, THIS. PICK THIS ONE UP AGAIN!!!!!!
so beautiful
i expected the ending a bit but i was still uncertain about it. EVERYTHING CAME TOGEYHER SO WELL THOUGH IM STILL REELING DROM IT OMGNFMFMMFMFMMFMFMFMFM
hey so this is the best friends to lovers ive ever read i think.??????? (i will not remember this book aft a week so this award means nothing lol i probably did read a rlly good friends to lovers book but i forgot)
anyways i love this so much
started this yesterday
and im already done...........
time to read the whole series and i hope its just as good bcs im so emotional attached pls pls pls pls
R&R best couple of my january read 🤭 (this is my first book of the year)
November 16, 2025
I really enjoyed this one - it was fun to see Ryker's story, and childhood friends to lovers is one of my favourite tropes. Madi has created another story that drew me in and kept me reading.
I was, however, disappointed that this story was largely outside the Phil-U universe. Levi and Grace made a brief appearance, but it wasn't a big plot point. Instead we were introduced to a cast of new characters. For book 3 in the series, this felt a little odd - I would have loved to be back with the hockey boys and the university as we know it.
I was, however, disappointed that this story was largely outside the Phil-U universe. Levi and Grace made a brief appearance, but it wasn't a big plot point. Instead we were introduced to a cast of new characters. For book 3 in the series, this felt a little odd - I would have loved to be back with the hockey boys and the university as we know it.
November 25, 2025
Ryker brought out the big guns! Aside from a few mishaps (because after all hes still a guy) he had major green flag vibes.
From being the best friend ever to being the best rebound to being the best man for Ruby.. point blank period. I adore Ryker. Ruby went through a lot within her relationship and herself and it brought on growth which was amazing to read. Their HEA was everything I didnt know I needed and I am so excited for the next books in the series 💜
From being the best friend ever to being the best rebound to being the best man for Ruby.. point blank period. I adore Ryker. Ruby went through a lot within her relationship and herself and it brought on growth which was amazing to read. Their HEA was everything I didnt know I needed and I am so excited for the next books in the series 💜
December 1, 2025
One of the worst reads of the year, I can’t believe this had me sympathizing with a cheater, she literally keeps telling she wasn’t cheating on him when
A) when given a day off did she a) go visit her boyfriend or b) go visit the mmc….if you said b you’d be correct!
B) THEY SLEEP IN THE SAME BED
That may not be cheating…but it is something. The author wrote in the fact he cheated just to not make the main couple seem like shitty people (which they are)
A) when given a day off did she a) go visit her boyfriend or b) go visit the mmc….if you said b you’d be correct!
B) THEY SLEEP IN THE SAME BED
That may not be cheating…but it is something. The author wrote in the fact he cheated just to not make the main couple seem like shitty people (which they are)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2025
This was a cutie book. I did not like how they were together with other people for literally half the book. I also was not expecting it to be Ryker’s book. I haven’t really Reid a best friends to lovers trope before. I have a couple times but none like this. I don’t think I’m quite a pain just because it’s really awkward at the line between best friends and lovers. Still I really like the relationship. I hate Noah. Love the family dynamic.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶️🌶️.5/5
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶️🌶️.5/5
January 6, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️
My first 5⭐ read of 2026! WHY DO I KEEP LEAVING BOOKS ON MY TBR THAT ARE AMAZING??
This is book 3 of the Phil-U series by @madileighwrites and I think it was my favorite yet--I'm so obsessed with Ruby and Ryker. 😍😍😍
Seriously, read this book now if you enjoy:
🏈 Football romance
🩺 College Romance
🏈 Football player x nurse
🩺 Best friends to lovers
🏈 She UPGRADES
🩺 He falls first
🏈 Spice
#kindleunlimited #footballromance #bestfriendstolovers #hefallsfirst #spicyromance
My first 5⭐ read of 2026! WHY DO I KEEP LEAVING BOOKS ON MY TBR THAT ARE AMAZING??
This is book 3 of the Phil-U series by @madileighwrites and I think it was my favorite yet--I'm so obsessed with Ruby and Ryker. 😍😍😍
Seriously, read this book now if you enjoy:
🏈 Football romance
🩺 College Romance
🏈 Football player x nurse
🩺 Best friends to lovers
🏈 She UPGRADES
🩺 He falls first
🏈 Spice
#kindleunlimited #footballromance #bestfriendstolovers #hefallsfirst #spicyromance
December 21, 2025
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I waited a few weeks to r read before it came out on KU Australia (I'm in NZ so idk the logistics lol) and it was absolutely worth the wait. Im not a big friends to lovers reader but this one was done so perfectly I'm in awe ugh I have loved every book in series and cannot wait for the next one ♥️♥️♥️
I waited a few weeks to r read before it came out on KU Australia (I'm in NZ so idk the logistics lol) and it was absolutely worth the wait. Im not a big friends to lovers reader but this one was done so perfectly I'm in awe ugh I have loved every book in series and cannot wait for the next one ♥️♥️♥️
December 23, 2025
Loved this! Great detail in the characters and their background. Love it when books in a series overlap the timelines and it’s done consistently.
My absolute favourite page was the very last one giving the names of the future books because that means there will be more like this! 😍
Tropes:
*best friends to lovers
*college/pro football player
*he falls first
*long distance
Plot > spice
🌶️🌶️🌶️
My absolute favourite page was the very last one giving the names of the future books because that means there will be more like this! 😍
Tropes:
*best friends to lovers
*college/pro football player
*he falls first
*long distance
Plot > spice
🌶️🌶️🌶️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 26, 2025
2.5*
It took 37 chapters for them to get together and I started to get so frustrated. And then when they finally got together we didn't really get any relationship moments. We also didn't get to see how or why their feelings changed from that's my friend to I love love my best friend, which was a missed opportunity
It took 37 chapters for them to get together and I started to get so frustrated. And then when they finally got together we didn't really get any relationship moments. We also didn't get to see how or why their feelings changed from that's my friend to I love love my best friend, which was a missed opportunity
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