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Gridiron Legacy #1
The Trade
She vanished, but I’ve never stopped wanting her.
And now I’m back … for everything.
Two years ago, the woman I had a holiday fling with—and wanted to keep— disappeared from my life. There was no goodbye or explanation. Just gone.
So, I buried myself in football, training, and trophies. In anything that kept me from thinking about her. But it never worked.
It feels like kismet when I get traded to the New York Titans and the woman I’ve spent years looking for is none other than the owner’s daughter and one of my new bosses, Alie Grant. I should keep my distance. But every heated glance across the locker room hallway, every whispered conversation behind closed doors, and every time she looks at me like I’m hers … I lose control.
She tells me we shouldn’t do this.
I tell her I don’t care.
Because when she’s in my arms, nothing else exists.
What I don’t know is …
She’s been hiding more than her heart, and she’s been raising my daughter alone. Because the man she trusted most lied to her. He wanted her for himself.
When everything comes out, I’ll fight for the future that was stolen from us. For her and my daughter. A little girl with my eyes and smile.
Because this time … I’m not letting her walk away. This time, I’m keeping them both,
And now I’m back … for everything.
Two years ago, the woman I had a holiday fling with—and wanted to keep— disappeared from my life. There was no goodbye or explanation. Just gone.
So, I buried myself in football, training, and trophies. In anything that kept me from thinking about her. But it never worked.
It feels like kismet when I get traded to the New York Titans and the woman I’ve spent years looking for is none other than the owner’s daughter and one of my new bosses, Alie Grant. I should keep my distance. But every heated glance across the locker room hallway, every whispered conversation behind closed doors, and every time she looks at me like I’m hers … I lose control.
She tells me we shouldn’t do this.
I tell her I don’t care.
Because when she’s in my arms, nothing else exists.
What I don’t know is …
She’s been hiding more than her heart, and she’s been raising my daughter alone. Because the man she trusted most lied to her. He wanted her for himself.
When everything comes out, I’ll fight for the future that was stolen from us. For her and my daughter. A little girl with my eyes and smile.
Because this time … I’m not letting her walk away. This time, I’m keeping them both,
338 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2026
About the author
Ava Sutton
27 books153 followersAva Sutton is a sports enthusiast and author of spicy college and professional sports romance.
When she’s not writing, you can find her nose in a book, scrolling social media or planning dream vacations she someday hopes to take. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her two dogs.
Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
@avasuttonbooks
When she’s not writing, you can find her nose in a book, scrolling social media or planning dream vacations she someday hopes to take. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her two dogs.
Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
@avasuttonbooks
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March 25, 2026
#Review: *The Trade* - Ava Sutton - ARC [18+]
4.4/5✨
3.5/5🌶️
They had an instant chemistry, which lead to a very steamy one night stand. But the morning came with a couple reveals that were too much to bear for Alie, who decided that it would be the best if she just left without Liam knowing and without having a way of contacting her. Two years have passed without knowing anything about her, until Liam has been traded to the New York Titans, where he had a huge surprise: the girl who vanished without a trace was now his boss and the owner's daughter. Besides that, Alie has been hiding another secret: that she and Liam were the parents of a beautiful daughter. The tension between Alie and Liam was stronger than ever, but will they be able to sort all the things that came between them? Will Liam be able to keep his little girl and the woman who stole his heart?
This story was filled with so many twists and turns! There was quite some drama here, being constantly surprised by something, having so many uncertainty in what Alie really wanted, because she was constantly being fooled by one of her best friends. Aaron was supposed to be the person who she could trust, but that wasn't the case at all, because he kept playing with her head and I really hated him for that. He was such a manipulative man and that deeply affected Alie and her relationship with Liam. This was the main topic of this book, a silent obsession which destroyed Liam's chance of enjoying all those little moments with his own daughter. I was so angry at some point, being totally disgusted by all those constat lies and manipulation, trying to scream at Alie to open her eyes! I felt so strongly the helplessness in Liam's soul, always trying to convince Alie that she belongs beside him and that he would never leave them behind again.
I went through so many feelings while reading this book, being a great rollercoaster ride. These characters had really put me through so much, rooting for them and for the lies to be uncovered. It was so nerve-wracking and also quite spicy, having a slow burn in the second part of this story.
Thank you for this e-ARC to Ava and Wordsmith Publicity! 💜
✨Tropes
▫️One Night Stand
▫️Second Chance Romance
▫️Accidental Pregnancy
▫️Strangers To Lovers
▫️Workplace Romance
▫️Best-Friend Betrayal
▫️Sports Romance
▫️Football Player
4.4/5✨
3.5/5🌶️
They had an instant chemistry, which lead to a very steamy one night stand. But the morning came with a couple reveals that were too much to bear for Alie, who decided that it would be the best if she just left without Liam knowing and without having a way of contacting her. Two years have passed without knowing anything about her, until Liam has been traded to the New York Titans, where he had a huge surprise: the girl who vanished without a trace was now his boss and the owner's daughter. Besides that, Alie has been hiding another secret: that she and Liam were the parents of a beautiful daughter. The tension between Alie and Liam was stronger than ever, but will they be able to sort all the things that came between them? Will Liam be able to keep his little girl and the woman who stole his heart?
This story was filled with so many twists and turns! There was quite some drama here, being constantly surprised by something, having so many uncertainty in what Alie really wanted, because she was constantly being fooled by one of her best friends. Aaron was supposed to be the person who she could trust, but that wasn't the case at all, because he kept playing with her head and I really hated him for that. He was such a manipulative man and that deeply affected Alie and her relationship with Liam. This was the main topic of this book, a silent obsession which destroyed Liam's chance of enjoying all those little moments with his own daughter. I was so angry at some point, being totally disgusted by all those constat lies and manipulation, trying to scream at Alie to open her eyes! I felt so strongly the helplessness in Liam's soul, always trying to convince Alie that she belongs beside him and that he would never leave them behind again.
I went through so many feelings while reading this book, being a great rollercoaster ride. These characters had really put me through so much, rooting for them and for the lies to be uncovered. It was so nerve-wracking and also quite spicy, having a slow burn in the second part of this story.
Thank you for this e-ARC to Ava and Wordsmith Publicity! 💜
✨Tropes
▫️One Night Stand
▫️Second Chance Romance
▫️Accidental Pregnancy
▫️Strangers To Lovers
▫️Workplace Romance
▫️Best-Friend Betrayal
▫️Sports Romance
▫️Football Player
March 14, 2026
Oh wow! I devoured this one. Liam and Alie’s story really hit all the feels. I seriously could not put this down. I wanted to know everything about these two and what would happen next. There were even parts that had me on the edge on my seat, I wanted them to have their HEA.
We met them both after a whirlwind and perfect night together in Snow Blitz-but the cliffhanger had me itching for more! I loved that the author included their meet-cute as part of this book!
My heart broke for Liam, but oh boy that man is so wonderful and so head over heels for Alie. When he signed with a new football team, the last thing he expected was to see Alie again, and find out he has a daughter. Liam was genuine and relatable-but wasn’t wasting any time with the chance life gave him. I loved that for him, Alie and Sera so much!
Alie had been through so much, and I completely understood her, even though I was wary going in an she owed Liam a huge explanation. She has so much love for her daughter and wanted to make sure she was protected. My heart melted with hers each time Liam was with their daughter.
I enjoyed every moment they spent together, their communication was great, even when and the love between them was evident. Liam and Alie had such strong chemistry and a deep connection that was alive and well the moment they reconnected.
They had a long road to work through that wasn’t all perfect and really fought to get their happy.
There was so much emotion with this one, a lot of layers and I truly loved this new world.
The side characters really added so much to their story, I am very excited for what the rest of the series will bring!
4.75⭐️
**Thank you to the author for the copy of this book. This review and its opinions are my own
We met them both after a whirlwind and perfect night together in Snow Blitz-but the cliffhanger had me itching for more! I loved that the author included their meet-cute as part of this book!
My heart broke for Liam, but oh boy that man is so wonderful and so head over heels for Alie. When he signed with a new football team, the last thing he expected was to see Alie again, and find out he has a daughter. Liam was genuine and relatable-but wasn’t wasting any time with the chance life gave him. I loved that for him, Alie and Sera so much!
Alie had been through so much, and I completely understood her, even though I was wary going in an she owed Liam a huge explanation. She has so much love for her daughter and wanted to make sure she was protected. My heart melted with hers each time Liam was with their daughter.
I enjoyed every moment they spent together, their communication was great, even when and the love between them was evident. Liam and Alie had such strong chemistry and a deep connection that was alive and well the moment they reconnected.
They had a long road to work through that wasn’t all perfect and really fought to get their happy.
There was so much emotion with this one, a lot of layers and I truly loved this new world.
The side characters really added so much to their story, I am very excited for what the rest of the series will bring!
4.75⭐️
**Thank you to the author for the copy of this book. This review and its opinions are my own
March 26, 2026
“For the first time since all of this started, everything feels…steady. Messy. Loud. Complicated. Perfect. And I wouldn’t trade this life for anything.”
Ava left me wanting more at the end of Snow Blitz. Three months of teasing left me super pumped for The Trade. Especially that it ended with a one-night stand and a surprise pregnancy! This is my jam. No worries if you didn’t read Snow Blitz; Ava included it in.
Liam and Alie’s connection was strong even after years of being apart. Liam came in with his cinnamon roll energy and delivered tenfold for Alie and Sera as soon as he discovered he was a dad. Liam was traded to Alie’s family’s football team. While Liam is navigating his new role, he had many cheerleaders in his corner. One of them being Alie’s sister, Presley. I’m hoping she gets a book. I also love the Archie camo and that one of the Griffith bros is playing on the team.
Tropes: football, workplace romance, secret baby, second chance, ONS, accidental pregnancy.
Thank you so much, Ava, for the arc in exchange for my honest review.
Ava left me wanting more at the end of Snow Blitz. Three months of teasing left me super pumped for The Trade. Especially that it ended with a one-night stand and a surprise pregnancy! This is my jam. No worries if you didn’t read Snow Blitz; Ava included it in.
Liam and Alie’s connection was strong even after years of being apart. Liam came in with his cinnamon roll energy and delivered tenfold for Alie and Sera as soon as he discovered he was a dad. Liam was traded to Alie’s family’s football team. While Liam is navigating his new role, he had many cheerleaders in his corner. One of them being Alie’s sister, Presley. I’m hoping she gets a book. I also love the Archie camo and that one of the Griffith bros is playing on the team.
Tropes: football, workplace romance, secret baby, second chance, ONS, accidental pregnancy.
Thank you so much, Ava, for the arc in exchange for my honest review.
April 15, 2026
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
I read Snowblitz and assumed Liam and Alie were going to be cute and fluffy…girl, I was WRONG.
This book went “how about we add hurt feelings and pile on the drama” and I devoured it.
Hands down, The Trade was not only a second chance romance but layers upon layers of a second chance romance because it’s not JUST we have history, it’s we have history…and we made a child together that he didn’t even know about.
Throwing Liam into a brand new team thinking he was going to get a fresh start and having Alie Grant literally thrown into his face was perfection. The tension between them was INSTANT and it remained THICK and UNRESOLVED and I loved every second of it.
But this book takes it even further with Alie.
She was hurt too and had to pick up the pieces all on her own. To then continue to raise their daughter, feel that constant tug of the past and somehow maintain her composure when Liam slaps her in the face by stepping back into her life like years never happened…
And LIAM. Watching him understand what he was missing? How he changed?? Ohhhhh man. THAT killed me.
Alie and Liam had so much baggage. So much built up emotion between them. There was desire, there was angst, there was “we never had our goodbye but now we can’t avoid what happened.” And bonus forbidden tension with her being the owners daughter and him playing on his team? PILED ON.
I LOVED the pacing of this book. Letting you sit with ALL of it. The frustration wasn’t rushed and honestly neither was your heart string reminder of what happened softened by what was to come.
These two also still had that amazing chemistry. Even after years of what could have been and time wasted. The Trade wasn’t just a romance novel. It was second chances and stepping up to really BE there when it counts.
And….I will say I did NOT see Liam having me sobbing like a baby by the end. He almost completely knocked Archie off his place haha maybe I have a thing for daddies 😉🙈
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
I read Snowblitz and assumed Liam and Alie were going to be cute and fluffy…girl, I was WRONG.
This book went “how about we add hurt feelings and pile on the drama” and I devoured it.
Hands down, The Trade was not only a second chance romance but layers upon layers of a second chance romance because it’s not JUST we have history, it’s we have history…and we made a child together that he didn’t even know about.
Throwing Liam into a brand new team thinking he was going to get a fresh start and having Alie Grant literally thrown into his face was perfection. The tension between them was INSTANT and it remained THICK and UNRESOLVED and I loved every second of it.
But this book takes it even further with Alie.
She was hurt too and had to pick up the pieces all on her own. To then continue to raise their daughter, feel that constant tug of the past and somehow maintain her composure when Liam slaps her in the face by stepping back into her life like years never happened…
And LIAM. Watching him understand what he was missing? How he changed?? Ohhhhh man. THAT killed me.
Alie and Liam had so much baggage. So much built up emotion between them. There was desire, there was angst, there was “we never had our goodbye but now we can’t avoid what happened.” And bonus forbidden tension with her being the owners daughter and him playing on his team? PILED ON.
I LOVED the pacing of this book. Letting you sit with ALL of it. The frustration wasn’t rushed and honestly neither was your heart string reminder of what happened softened by what was to come.
These two also still had that amazing chemistry. Even after years of what could have been and time wasted. The Trade wasn’t just a romance novel. It was second chances and stepping up to really BE there when it counts.
And….I will say I did NOT see Liam having me sobbing like a baby by the end. He almost completely knocked Archie off his place haha maybe I have a thing for daddies 😉🙈
March 27, 2026
ARC Review
Book: The Trade: A Secret Baby Football Romance
Author: Ava Sutton
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is book one of the Gridiron Legacy series.
I was really excited about reading this book, especially after reading Snow Blitz.
Liam knew that there was a connection between him and Alie, and he’s always wondered why she ran away that night. Two years later, he is traded to the New York Titans football team, what he does not expect is to see the woman he’s been looking for. His Alie is the owners daughter and basically his new boss too.
Alie knew that Liam was a good fit for her family’s team, but she also wanted to know why he didn’t want their daughter. What she does not expect is that when Liam sees his daughter for the first time that it would be a shock for him because he didn’t know he had a daughter.
As they navigate to get to the bottom of why they were lied to by Alie’s best friend, they want to make sure that their priority is to make Sera happy. As Liam gets to know his daughter, he falls in live with her and decides that he wants to spend the rest of his life with his daughter and with Alie.
This book made me have so many feelings at the same time. But at the end, I was happy that hey got the HEA that they deserved.
I just have to say that I fell in love with Liam, Aliette, and Serafina. They all stole my heart. It was also exciting to see characters from the previous series.
Book: The Trade: A Secret Baby Football Romance
Author: Ava Sutton
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is book one of the Gridiron Legacy series.
I was really excited about reading this book, especially after reading Snow Blitz.
Liam knew that there was a connection between him and Alie, and he’s always wondered why she ran away that night. Two years later, he is traded to the New York Titans football team, what he does not expect is to see the woman he’s been looking for. His Alie is the owners daughter and basically his new boss too.
Alie knew that Liam was a good fit for her family’s team, but she also wanted to know why he didn’t want their daughter. What she does not expect is that when Liam sees his daughter for the first time that it would be a shock for him because he didn’t know he had a daughter.
As they navigate to get to the bottom of why they were lied to by Alie’s best friend, they want to make sure that their priority is to make Sera happy. As Liam gets to know his daughter, he falls in live with her and decides that he wants to spend the rest of his life with his daughter and with Alie.
This book made me have so many feelings at the same time. But at the end, I was happy that hey got the HEA that they deserved.
I just have to say that I fell in love with Liam, Aliette, and Serafina. They all stole my heart. It was also exciting to see characters from the previous series.
April 25, 2026
Bet You Can't Put This Book Down! The Trade is the first book in the brand new football series of Gridiron Legacy by Ava Sutton. Professional Football in New York, The Quarterback, The Owners Daughter, A Surprise Baby, Slight OW/OM Drama, A Found Family and a HEA with a bonus epilogue. Wrote well, great characters, well flowing plot with just the right amount of spice and who can pass up a Dad who falls in love with his baby girl?!
Liam Pritz and Aliette Grant meet at a December wedding which they ditch out of boredom and Ali plays tour guide for the top spots in NYC for his first time in the Big Apple.
The chemistry is combustible and for the first time in his life Liam wants more and wants to continue to see her but after a fantastic night and morning she skips out without an explanation after seeing a text from another woman.
Ali doesn't see him again until 2 years later when he is traded from New Orleans to the New York Titans. He is surprised to see her and learn she's the owners daughter. Liam searched high and low for her for months and has never forgotten his dream woman but her behavior is off.
Liam wants to know why she left without an explanation and wants a second chance to pursue their attraction. But what will he do when he comes face to face with a little girl who is his mirror image?
Liam Pritz and Aliette Grant meet at a December wedding which they ditch out of boredom and Ali plays tour guide for the top spots in NYC for his first time in the Big Apple.
The chemistry is combustible and for the first time in his life Liam wants more and wants to continue to see her but after a fantastic night and morning she skips out without an explanation after seeing a text from another woman.
Ali doesn't see him again until 2 years later when he is traded from New Orleans to the New York Titans. He is surprised to see her and learn she's the owners daughter. Liam searched high and low for her for months and has never forgotten his dream woman but her behavior is off.
Liam wants to know why she left without an explanation and wants a second chance to pursue their attraction. But what will he do when he comes face to face with a little girl who is his mirror image?
March 23, 2026
If you haven’t picked up Snow Blitz yet, you’re in for a treat at the start of this book! And if you have, then you already know exactly where we left off—just jump right into Chapter 11. (I am picking up at Chapter 11 in this review - but check out my Snow Blitz review for Chapters 1 - 10 and spoiler alert - I loved it!) Now we’re picking up from where Ali leaves Liam in the hotel after seeing a series of text message on his phone. Ali comes from football royalty, and Liam is a professional quarterback, newly traded from New Orleans to New York. When he walks into his new team’s facility, he’s stunned to find the woman he’s been searching for over the past two years standing right there—Ali Grant. For Liam, this is finally his chance to understand why she disappeared all those years ago. But from Ali’s perspective, she had her reasons. After discovering she was pregnant, she believed Liam didn’t want anything to do with the baby. However, as they begin interacting again—especially once Liam meets his daughter—everything starts to shift. Ali begins to question whether she was wrong not to reach out herself but allow others to do it for her, and whether her assumptions about what was happening in Liam’s life were misguided. Now they’re both left wondering: can they move past the last two years and build something new? Ali doesn’t want to waste any more time—for her daughter Sera’s sake or Liam’s—but the undeniable attraction between them hasn’t faded. And honestly, thank goodness for that no-fraternization clause in his contract…
March 27, 2026
5⭐️ 3🌶
Yes, please and thank you.. This was everything I was hoping for and more. I knew after Snow Blitz (included in the start of this book) I was going to love this story. I was hoping for drama, heart, pain, passion, love and forgiveness and Ava delivered everything. This was definitely full of drama but a secret baby is a big deal. Unloved how this played out and I couldn't have loved this family of 3 more. It took alot of work and determination but they become a beautiful family. It was a roller-coaster of feelings going through their story but so worth it.
Liam and Alie have stunning chemistry but its put to the test alot in this book. I love their passion and they are super hot together. They are delicious and dirty in the best of ways...Liam that mouth..yummy.
Liam as a dad was spectacular and left me crying so many times. He fell into fatherhood seamlessly. Alie's side of watching Liam and Sera together almost destroy me because you get her guilt also.
I love the world Ava has started here. I cant wait for book 2 I'm absolutely excited to see what's happening with the breadcrumbs we got in this book.
I absolutely love they way Ava tells a story. It is very visual to me and I can feel every emotion she is trying to convey. She has become an auto buy author for me.
Thank you to Ava Sutton and Wordsmith Publicity for this ARC. These are my honest opinions and feelings.
Yes, please and thank you.. This was everything I was hoping for and more. I knew after Snow Blitz (included in the start of this book) I was going to love this story. I was hoping for drama, heart, pain, passion, love and forgiveness and Ava delivered everything. This was definitely full of drama but a secret baby is a big deal. Unloved how this played out and I couldn't have loved this family of 3 more. It took alot of work and determination but they become a beautiful family. It was a roller-coaster of feelings going through their story but so worth it.
Liam and Alie have stunning chemistry but its put to the test alot in this book. I love their passion and they are super hot together. They are delicious and dirty in the best of ways...Liam that mouth..yummy.
Liam as a dad was spectacular and left me crying so many times. He fell into fatherhood seamlessly. Alie's side of watching Liam and Sera together almost destroy me because you get her guilt also.
I love the world Ava has started here. I cant wait for book 2 I'm absolutely excited to see what's happening with the breadcrumbs we got in this book.
I absolutely love they way Ava tells a story. It is very visual to me and I can feel every emotion she is trying to convey. She has become an auto buy author for me.
Thank you to Ava Sutton and Wordsmith Publicity for this ARC. These are my honest opinions and feelings.
March 22, 2026
This picks up 2+ years after the end of Snow Blitz.
Liam has just been traded to the New York Titans and he discovers the woman he’s been looking for since she ran out of his hotel room is one of the daughter’s of the team owner and she’s now his boss.
Alie knew it was going to be messy when she traded for Liam, but he’s the QB the Titans need. On Liam’s first day with the team, it’s clear from his reaction he had know idea who she really was and that he still has deep feelings for her.
This storyline has layers that need to be peeled back and worked through. There are misunderstandings, false assumptions, and betrayals by outside parties that have keep Liam and Alie apart, and Liam from knowing about his daughter.
I enjoyed the emotional depth of this book and was captivated from the beginning. I’m eager for the next book because it’s evident something is going on between Saint and Presley!
Serafina was adorable and Liam’s reaction to finding out she is his daughter was relatable. He makes an effort to get to know his daughter and works to overcome the hurt and betrayal.
Snow Blitz and this book were the first books I’ve read by Ava and I’m definitely interested in reading more.
I received a free ARC from the author and Wordsmith Publicity; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
Liam has just been traded to the New York Titans and he discovers the woman he’s been looking for since she ran out of his hotel room is one of the daughter’s of the team owner and she’s now his boss.
Alie knew it was going to be messy when she traded for Liam, but he’s the QB the Titans need. On Liam’s first day with the team, it’s clear from his reaction he had know idea who she really was and that he still has deep feelings for her.
This storyline has layers that need to be peeled back and worked through. There are misunderstandings, false assumptions, and betrayals by outside parties that have keep Liam and Alie apart, and Liam from knowing about his daughter.
I enjoyed the emotional depth of this book and was captivated from the beginning. I’m eager for the next book because it’s evident something is going on between Saint and Presley!
Serafina was adorable and Liam’s reaction to finding out she is his daughter was relatable. He makes an effort to get to know his daughter and works to overcome the hurt and betrayal.
Snow Blitz and this book were the first books I’ve read by Ava and I’m definitely interested in reading more.
I received a free ARC from the author and Wordsmith Publicity; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
March 20, 2026
This is the first in a new series, and this is Allie and Liam’s story.
Allie and Liam had a holiday fling, and then she disappeared without a word, so he carried on concentrating on his football career. When Liam is traded to the New York Titans, he crosses paths with Allie, only to find out she is the owner’s daughter and one of his bosses.
This is a well written ready to read, emotional roller coaster, with family, friendships, tension, secrets, workplace romance, second chances, humour, witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and unpredictable, pro football romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
Allie and Liam had a holiday fling, and then she disappeared without a word, so he carried on concentrating on his football career. When Liam is traded to the New York Titans, he crosses paths with Allie, only to find out she is the owner’s daughter and one of his bosses.
This is a well written ready to read, emotional roller coaster, with family, friendships, tension, secrets, workplace romance, second chances, humour, witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and unpredictable, pro football romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
March 31, 2026
I absolutely loved this book! This is my first book by Ava Sutton and definitely will not be my last. I devoured Liam and Alie’s story in 24 hours!
💙Secret baby
💙Spots romance
💙Team owner’s daughter
💙Second chance romance
💙He falls first
After an amazing night together, things go awry for Alie and Liam. One misunderstanding that turns into a betrayal from others pushes them apart for years.
Now they are back in each other’s orbit and Liam finds out that he has a daughter he never knew about.
There is so much push and pull between these characters and I really enjoyed that aspect. Liam is a top tier father and immediately steps up.
I loved Presley as a side character and can’t wait to read her book!
💙Secret baby
💙Spots romance
💙Team owner’s daughter
💙Second chance romance
💙He falls first
After an amazing night together, things go awry for Alie and Liam. One misunderstanding that turns into a betrayal from others pushes them apart for years.
Now they are back in each other’s orbit and Liam finds out that he has a daughter he never knew about.
There is so much push and pull between these characters and I really enjoyed that aspect. Liam is a top tier father and immediately steps up.
I loved Presley as a side character and can’t wait to read her book!
March 20, 2026
✨ARC REVIEW✨4.5⭐️ All the feels with this one! One night was all it took for Liam to know Alie but when she runs out on him the next morning any chance of a future is cut short. When Alie finds out a couple months later that she’s pregnant she’s knows she has to face Liam. But that confrontation never happens. Two years later Liam has been traded to New York and the last thing he expects at his first team meeting is to run into Alie. Liam finally found the girl he hasn’t stopped thinking about but the blows keep coming when we walks into her office and comes face to face with her daughter who looks an awful lot like Liam. Will they be able to get past everything that happened after that night and have a chance at a beautiful future?
This was such a good start to Ava’s new series! I was super exited for Liam after meeting him at Walker and then his little novella!! Alie and Liam had such a fun exciting night together and it breaks my heart that everything that transpired after that night lead to them missing out on two years together. Sera is the sweetest little girl and I loved seeing her and Liam’s relationship grow. I had a bad feeling from the beginning with Aaron and he made me so angry!! Alie and Liam finding their way back to their happily ever after was everything I wanted though! I can’t wait for the next book!!
Tropes:
✨Secret Baby
✨Football Romance
✨Owner’s Daughter
✨Workplace Romance
✨Second Chance
This was such a good start to Ava’s new series! I was super exited for Liam after meeting him at Walker and then his little novella!! Alie and Liam had such a fun exciting night together and it breaks my heart that everything that transpired after that night lead to them missing out on two years together. Sera is the sweetest little girl and I loved seeing her and Liam’s relationship grow. I had a bad feeling from the beginning with Aaron and he made me so angry!! Alie and Liam finding their way back to their happily ever after was everything I wanted though! I can’t wait for the next book!!
Tropes:
✨Secret Baby
✨Football Romance
✨Owner’s Daughter
✨Workplace Romance
✨Second Chance
March 21, 2026
The Trade by Ava Sutton is an absolute must-read and a fantastic start to the Gridiron Legacy series. I devoured this story—it completely pulled me in from beginning to end.
Alie and Liam’s story is beautifully written. Their relationship feels mature, layered, and real, especially with everything they’ve been through. Their chemistry is undeniable, and you can tell their love for each other never truly faded. The banter between them is fun and natural, and the tension? So good. And yes—the spice was definitely spicing 🔥
One of my favorite parts of the book was Liam stepping into his role as a father. His reaction to discovering he has a daughter is incredibly heartwarming, and I loved how naturally he embraced her. Watching their bond grow adds such a special emotional layer to the story.
Alie’s journey also really stood out—everything she carried on her own, the strength it took to protect her daughter, and the vulnerability she shows when letting Liam back in. Their path back to each other isn’t easy, but it feels earned and satisfying.
Seeing Alie and Liam finally come together as a family—and get the HEA they deserved—was the perfect ending.
I’m already excited for the next book!
Thank you to Ava Sutton and Wordsmith Publicity for the ARC.
Alie and Liam’s story is beautifully written. Their relationship feels mature, layered, and real, especially with everything they’ve been through. Their chemistry is undeniable, and you can tell their love for each other never truly faded. The banter between them is fun and natural, and the tension? So good. And yes—the spice was definitely spicing 🔥
One of my favorite parts of the book was Liam stepping into his role as a father. His reaction to discovering he has a daughter is incredibly heartwarming, and I loved how naturally he embraced her. Watching their bond grow adds such a special emotional layer to the story.
Alie’s journey also really stood out—everything she carried on her own, the strength it took to protect her daughter, and the vulnerability she shows when letting Liam back in. Their path back to each other isn’t easy, but it feels earned and satisfying.
Seeing Alie and Liam finally come together as a family—and get the HEA they deserved—was the perfect ending.
I’m already excited for the next book!
Thank you to Ava Sutton and Wordsmith Publicity for the ARC.
March 23, 2026
Two years ago Liam had the most unforgettable holiday fling that never left him. What he thought could be the start of something, vanished right along with his mystery girl in red when she disappeared on him the next morning. Today he is the newest trade to the New York Titans and lo and behold, his mystery girls family are his new team’s owners.
While dealing with the same feelings he never lost towards Alie, he learns she had his daughter and kept it from him all these years. Liam is all in though…with his team, with Alie and most of all his girl Sera. Him and Sera quickly form the sweetest bond and goodness do him Alie still have the hottest chemistry. After some bumps from outside noise trying to keep them apart, I loved that they found their way back together and they all got their happily ever after Liam and Allie so wanted with each other and their daughter.
I’m just so excited for this new series from Ava and from the lil nuggets she kept dropping our next one is gonna be so so good.
While dealing with the same feelings he never lost towards Alie, he learns she had his daughter and kept it from him all these years. Liam is all in though…with his team, with Alie and most of all his girl Sera. Him and Sera quickly form the sweetest bond and goodness do him Alie still have the hottest chemistry. After some bumps from outside noise trying to keep them apart, I loved that they found their way back together and they all got their happily ever after Liam and Allie so wanted with each other and their daughter.
I’m just so excited for this new series from Ava and from the lil nuggets she kept dropping our next one is gonna be so so good.
March 24, 2026
Review by: Jennifer
(4 Stars)
This was a cute second chance story, also a good start to the series. Liam and Alie meet and hit it off and end up having an amazing one night. The night ended when Alie sees something on Liam's phone and assumes the worst and ends up leaving. Liam leaves New York wondering what happened, why did Alie ghost him. Two years later Liam finds himself traded to New York, working with the team that Alie's family just so happens to run. The journey that Liam and Alie take at that point is a nice slow burn, both working through their past misconception, but what happens when Liam learns that he has a daughter he had no clue about? This was a really cute story. My only ... thing with this was it feels like the timeline is off and that Seraphina should be almost four instead of almost two. I'm looking forward to the next in this series and give this 4 stars.
(4 Stars)
This was a cute second chance story, also a good start to the series. Liam and Alie meet and hit it off and end up having an amazing one night. The night ended when Alie sees something on Liam's phone and assumes the worst and ends up leaving. Liam leaves New York wondering what happened, why did Alie ghost him. Two years later Liam finds himself traded to New York, working with the team that Alie's family just so happens to run. The journey that Liam and Alie take at that point is a nice slow burn, both working through their past misconception, but what happens when Liam learns that he has a daughter he had no clue about? This was a really cute story. My only ... thing with this was it feels like the timeline is off and that Seraphina should be almost four instead of almost two. I'm looking forward to the next in this series and give this 4 stars.
March 24, 2026
2 years ago at a wedding Liam met this woman who blew his mind. He was head over heels and for the first time in his life there was something that could matter more than football. So he was willing to see where it goes. But his mystery woman disappeared. Now he’s been traded to New York and one of the employees of his new team - and daughter of the owner - is none other than his mystery woman: Alie Grant. And Alie has kept a secret for two years. A little secret with eyes and hair like Liam’s. When Liam finds out he has a daughter he’s more determined than ever to keep Alie and his daughter in his life for good.
The Trade is book 1 of the The Gridiron Legacy series by Ava Sutton. It’s part of this interconnected series and can be read as a standalone.
If you love football romances with a secret baby, a lot of attraction, quite a bit of spice, two amazing main characters, the cutest little girl ever and a bit of suspense/drama then you’ll wanna grab The Trade. I loved the beginning of this book so much because there was this instant connection between Liam and Alie and I loved to tag along for their little adventure. My heart broke when Alie disappeared on Liam. But you don’t get to be sad for long because them meeting again? Absolutely amazing. The chemistry is even stronger and the suspense is high. I was so excited to see what will happen that I could not put this book down. It was such a fun and easy read with a lot of things happening but never too much. I’m so excited for the next book in this series. 😍
The Trade is book 1 of the The Gridiron Legacy series by Ava Sutton. It’s part of this interconnected series and can be read as a standalone.
If you love football romances with a secret baby, a lot of attraction, quite a bit of spice, two amazing main characters, the cutest little girl ever and a bit of suspense/drama then you’ll wanna grab The Trade. I loved the beginning of this book so much because there was this instant connection between Liam and Alie and I loved to tag along for their little adventure. My heart broke when Alie disappeared on Liam. But you don’t get to be sad for long because them meeting again? Absolutely amazing. The chemistry is even stronger and the suspense is high. I was so excited to see what will happen that I could not put this book down. It was such a fun and easy read with a lot of things happening but never too much. I’m so excited for the next book in this series. 😍
March 22, 2026
4.5 Stars
This is the conclusion to Liam and Allie's story. I read Snow Blitz which is were we are introduced to these characters, but that novella is the first part of this book as well. I love a good second chance romance. It's even more special for these two because their one night together left them with a little surprise. Sera is so freaking adorable. That little cutie steals the show when she is in any part of the book. Liam in dad mode so sweet. There is one character in this book that needs a swift visit from karma. What they did and still does is shameful! I know a few people like them with the manipulation for control. I hate it. This book has so many heart felt moments along with the more steamier ones. We get to see some of my favorites from the Walker University series who also happen to be friends with Liam. I was so happy to see them enjoying their HEAs, happy sighs all around. I'm already loving Liam and his teammates. A great kickoff for this new series. It has left me wanting more.
This is the conclusion to Liam and Allie's story. I read Snow Blitz which is were we are introduced to these characters, but that novella is the first part of this book as well. I love a good second chance romance. It's even more special for these two because their one night together left them with a little surprise. Sera is so freaking adorable. That little cutie steals the show when she is in any part of the book. Liam in dad mode so sweet. There is one character in this book that needs a swift visit from karma. What they did and still does is shameful! I know a few people like them with the manipulation for control. I hate it. This book has so many heart felt moments along with the more steamier ones. We get to see some of my favorites from the Walker University series who also happen to be friends with Liam. I was so happy to see them enjoying their HEAs, happy sighs all around. I'm already loving Liam and his teammates. A great kickoff for this new series. It has left me wanting more.
March 20, 2026
After the agonizing cliffhanger of Snow Blitz, I was desperate for resolution with Alie and Liam’s story. The Trade more than delivered a second chance romance that is equal parts gut-wrenching and utterly satisfying I was hoping for! Picking up two years after their life-changing one night stand, the story reignites when Liam is traded to the New York Titans, only to discover that the team owner’s daughter is the woman he never forgot—and the mother of the two-year-old daughter he never knew existed. The moment Liam sees little Sera was an absolute wrecking ball to my emotions! His transition from shock and betrayal to becoming a devoted, all-in dad had me in tears. While Alie’s journey is defined by the resilience of a mother who was manipulated into silence, watching her finally let her guard down as Liam fights for their family is the kind of emotional payoff that makes you want to cheer out loud.
The chemistry between these two hasn’t faded a bit. It is off the charts and carries a heavy, magnetic tension keeps you flipping the pages. Beyond the romance, the found family elements and the fierce support from characters like Alie's sister, Presley, add such a rich layer to this new gridiron world. I was on the edge of my seat as the web of lies and betrayal that kept them apart finally unraveled, paving the way for a beautifully earned HEA that feels both mature and deeply healing. If you love a hero who is obsessed with his daughter, a strong heroine protecting her peace, and a forced proximity setup that delivers all the spice and heart, you need to grab this book immediately!
And don't stress if you missed the prequel Snow Blitz. It's included at the beginning of this book. If you did read SB, skip ahead to chapter 11 to start The Trade!
The chemistry between these two hasn’t faded a bit. It is off the charts and carries a heavy, magnetic tension keeps you flipping the pages. Beyond the romance, the found family elements and the fierce support from characters like Alie's sister, Presley, add such a rich layer to this new gridiron world. I was on the edge of my seat as the web of lies and betrayal that kept them apart finally unraveled, paving the way for a beautifully earned HEA that feels both mature and deeply healing. If you love a hero who is obsessed with his daughter, a strong heroine protecting her peace, and a forced proximity setup that delivers all the spice and heart, you need to grab this book immediately!
And don't stress if you missed the prequel Snow Blitz. It's included at the beginning of this book. If you did read SB, skip ahead to chapter 11 to start The Trade!
March 25, 2026
How I wanted Liam’s book! I loved him so much at Walker University and was so sad when he left.
This was so perfect after the novella of their one night together in Snow Blitz.
Ava has a way of always making you fall for the MMC!
Liam and Alie have the perfect meet cute! So when she finds out she’s pregnant after their one night together… let’s just say this is where it gets tricky.
I loved this one so much! These two put me thru it! This is a must read if you love a football romance with a surprise pregnancy with a few twists along the way!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🥵🥵🥵
🌶️🌶️🌶️
This was so perfect after the novella of their one night together in Snow Blitz.
Ava has a way of always making you fall for the MMC!
Liam and Alie have the perfect meet cute! So when she finds out she’s pregnant after their one night together… let’s just say this is where it gets tricky.
I loved this one so much! These two put me thru it! This is a must read if you love a football romance with a surprise pregnancy with a few twists along the way!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🥵🥵🥵
🌶️🌶️🌶️
March 18, 2026
At the end of Snow Blitz, readers were left desperately needing more Alie and Liam because what do you mean the ONS led to a surprise pregnancy and then that was the end?! But Ava thankfully didn’t make us wait too long to finish their story, which is where The Trade picks up (and if you didn’t read the prequel, it’s actually included at the beginning of this one so you get to see these two meet and instantly form a connection).
Liam is just so good. Golden retriever energy, all in for Alie and his daughter, Seraphina, from the moment he learns he’s a dad. Also, I adored Alie’s parents and how they handled learning the latest acquisition to their team is actually their granddaughter’s father. A moment as well for Alie’s sister, Presley, who really wasn’t afraid to lay it down for Alie and call her out when she needed it (side note: cannot wait for Presley’s book next! That’s gonna be a fun one). Overall a fun start for this new series, and I’m excited to see what else Ava has in store as she moved from college to pro.
Liam is just so good. Golden retriever energy, all in for Alie and his daughter, Seraphina, from the moment he learns he’s a dad. Also, I adored Alie’s parents and how they handled learning the latest acquisition to their team is actually their granddaughter’s father. A moment as well for Alie’s sister, Presley, who really wasn’t afraid to lay it down for Alie and call her out when she needed it (side note: cannot wait for Presley’s book next! That’s gonna be a fun one). Overall a fun start for this new series, and I’m excited to see what else Ava has in store as she moved from college to pro.
March 25, 2026
Loved it
Alie had Liam’s a baby two years ago and she didn’t tell him. She listened to a friend who told her Liam didn’t want the baby or her. Now Liam has been traded to her family’s team and discovers her secret. He is devastated because he never stopped thinking of Alie. He still wants her and his daughter but they have issues to overcome.
Alie had Liam’s a baby two years ago and she didn’t tell him. She listened to a friend who told her Liam didn’t want the baby or her. Now Liam has been traded to her family’s team and discovers her secret. He is devastated because he never stopped thinking of Alie. He still wants her and his daughter but they have issues to overcome.
March 18, 2026
✨ARC Review✨
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
If you haven’t read Snow Blitz, go and read it! It is the novella before this. These two books do not disappoint! Both are short and quick reads, perfect for the weekend!
While I wish Alie handled some things differently, it worked out! My heart just broke for Liam so many times. Even after years apart, he still felt an instant connection with Alie.
When Liam saw his daughter, Sera, he knew instantly she was his. He didn’t hesitate to step up and take on that role. He accepted it with open arms and moved forward.
One thing that I absolutely loved about this book was how well they communicated. If a book has good communication, it will usually be a win for me!
If you want heart, drama, and the perfect second chance romance, this is it!
What to Expect:
✔ Secret baby
✔ Team owner’s daughter
✔ Pro Football MMC
✔ Workplace tension
✔ Best-friend betrayal
✔ Second chance romance
✔ “It was always you” energy
✔ “We shouldn’t… but we will” energy
✔ Lots of heat + all the feels
✔ Guaranteed HEA
Thank you so much Ava for a eARC of this book!! I loved it so much. I can’t wait for the next book. I hate my notes on who I think will be next!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
If you haven’t read Snow Blitz, go and read it! It is the novella before this. These two books do not disappoint! Both are short and quick reads, perfect for the weekend!
While I wish Alie handled some things differently, it worked out! My heart just broke for Liam so many times. Even after years apart, he still felt an instant connection with Alie.
When Liam saw his daughter, Sera, he knew instantly she was his. He didn’t hesitate to step up and take on that role. He accepted it with open arms and moved forward.
One thing that I absolutely loved about this book was how well they communicated. If a book has good communication, it will usually be a win for me!
If you want heart, drama, and the perfect second chance romance, this is it!
What to Expect:
✔ Secret baby
✔ Team owner’s daughter
✔ Pro Football MMC
✔ Workplace tension
✔ Best-friend betrayal
✔ Second chance romance
✔ “It was always you” energy
✔ “We shouldn’t… but we will” energy
✔ Lots of heat + all the feels
✔ Guaranteed HEA
Thank you so much Ava for a eARC of this book!! I loved it so much. I can’t wait for the next book. I hate my notes on who I think will be next!
March 20, 2026
Snow Blitz left me desperately needing the rest of Liam and Alie’s story. Ava gave us the answers I needed and so much more!!
Liam and Alie’s connection was so strong, even after years apart. I adored Liam so much and the way he continually showed up for Alie and Sera. His relationship with Sera was so freaking sweet. From the moment he found out about her he was all in and gave everything he had.
Alie struggles to come to terms with things that happened in the past. Leaving her unsure and torn between lies and truth. Liam was so incredibly patient as she navigated those feelings and provided strength and understanding.
This was such a great start to this series!! I’m so excited for the rest of the boys!
Liam and Alie’s connection was so strong, even after years apart. I adored Liam so much and the way he continually showed up for Alie and Sera. His relationship with Sera was so freaking sweet. From the moment he found out about her he was all in and gave everything he had.
Alie struggles to come to terms with things that happened in the past. Leaving her unsure and torn between lies and truth. Liam was so incredibly patient as she navigated those feelings and provided strength and understanding.
This was such a great start to this series!! I’m so excited for the rest of the boys!
March 20, 2026
My heart feels so full after reading this one. Ava Sutton brought the story and the characters full force!
The Trade is a second chance, secret baby, football romance that absolutely makes you swoon and plenty of feelings! I love this book! This book was real and has so much to it that you can’t help but feel what the characters feel. Ava Sutton has such great writing. The characters were so well written and the plot flowed wonderfully. I had this rated a 5 star read before I was done and I was only halfway through.
I’m definitely looking forward to more from Ava Sutton! I highly recommend this book for others to read!
The Trade is a second chance, secret baby, football romance that absolutely makes you swoon and plenty of feelings! I love this book! This book was real and has so much to it that you can’t help but feel what the characters feel. Ava Sutton has such great writing. The characters were so well written and the plot flowed wonderfully. I had this rated a 5 star read before I was done and I was only halfway through.
I’m definitely looking forward to more from Ava Sutton! I highly recommend this book for others to read!
March 20, 2026
The Trade has been one of my most anticipated reads for this year. Accidental pregnancy? SIGN ME UP!
I read the Prequel Novella “Snow Blitz” a few months ago. The intro to our Main characters, Alie and Liam. It left me hooked. It is now part 1 in The Trade.
The Trade did not disappoint. Our MMC is all in and came with the “it’s always been you” attitude. It has low angst, LOTS of heat! Liam, Liam, Liam 🥵🥵🥵. some miscommunication and misunderstandings happened at the end of Snow Blitz (part 1) that got us to the start of The Trade but trust me it all comes together beautifully.
I read the Prequel Novella “Snow Blitz” a few months ago. The intro to our Main characters, Alie and Liam. It left me hooked. It is now part 1 in The Trade.
The Trade did not disappoint. Our MMC is all in and came with the “it’s always been you” attitude. It has low angst, LOTS of heat! Liam, Liam, Liam 🥵🥵🥵. some miscommunication and misunderstandings happened at the end of Snow Blitz (part 1) that got us to the start of The Trade but trust me it all comes together beautifully.
March 31, 2026
HOLY…SMOKES…🤯 I don’t know what Ava put in this, but wow it was so addicting! Like, legit couldn’t put my kindle down, had to devour as quickly as I could, ADDICTING. The conclusion of Liam and Alie’s story was everything I was hoping for and more!
After having a ONS, Liam has spent the past two years trying to find and reconnect with Alie, with no luck. Only to come face to face with her, after being traded to the New York Titans, which Alie’s family owns. The chemistry between Liam and Alie is very much still burning, but secrets and betrayal might keep them from rekindling their romance.
Sweet, lovely Liam…oh, how I love him. His anger, pain, sadness, and forgiveness was written so beautifully and realistically. My heart just broke for him, but also put back together again at the end. He was just perfection. Like all the other Ava MMCs who have come before him, Liam was the perfect balance of swoon (hello, daddy Liam 🥹) and spice (making sure Aaron hears, iykyk 😉).
Alie definitely makes some mistakes and clearly trusted someone she never should have trusted, but she took responsibility and had true remorse for what happened with Liam. I was able to fully root for Liam and Alie as a couple because of the this.
The chemistry between Liam and Alie was SO good. What started in Snow Blitz, matured and became even stronger in The Trade.
This was an incredible start to the new Gridiron Legacy series and I’m already obsessed with Presley and Saint. 🤤
5 ⭐️
3 🌶️
What to expect:
Football Romance
Secret Baby
Second Chance
Best Friend Betrayal
It Was Always You
Team Owner’s Daughter
Workplace Tension
*Thank you to Ava Sutton for the opportunity to read an arc of this book.
After having a ONS, Liam has spent the past two years trying to find and reconnect with Alie, with no luck. Only to come face to face with her, after being traded to the New York Titans, which Alie’s family owns. The chemistry between Liam and Alie is very much still burning, but secrets and betrayal might keep them from rekindling their romance.
Sweet, lovely Liam…oh, how I love him. His anger, pain, sadness, and forgiveness was written so beautifully and realistically. My heart just broke for him, but also put back together again at the end. He was just perfection. Like all the other Ava MMCs who have come before him, Liam was the perfect balance of swoon (hello, daddy Liam 🥹) and spice (making sure Aaron hears, iykyk 😉).
Alie definitely makes some mistakes and clearly trusted someone she never should have trusted, but she took responsibility and had true remorse for what happened with Liam. I was able to fully root for Liam and Alie as a couple because of the this.
The chemistry between Liam and Alie was SO good. What started in Snow Blitz, matured and became even stronger in The Trade.
This was an incredible start to the new Gridiron Legacy series and I’m already obsessed with Presley and Saint. 🤤
5 ⭐️
3 🌶️
What to expect:
Football Romance
Secret Baby
Second Chance
Best Friend Betrayal
It Was Always You
Team Owner’s Daughter
Workplace Tension
*Thank you to Ava Sutton for the opportunity to read an arc of this book.
March 22, 2026
I devoured this book! I read it in one sitting and loved every second of it! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! The pull and chemistry between these two jumps off the page. I was crying, gasping, and yelling at my book it was just so good! The dynamic between sisters was great! The little family moments were so cute. I just loved everything about this book! I cannot say enough good things so go run and check it out!
March 20, 2026
Alie & Liam
Secret Baby
Football Romance
Owner's Daughter
Workplace Romance
Second Chance
I really enjoyed this!!
Alie & Liam spend a night together, until Alie sees messages on Liams phone and runs out of there, misunderstanding their meaning.
Fast forward a few years, and Liam finds himself face to face with the girl who got away... only, she's the daughter of the team owner!!!
I enjoyed watching their relationship play out 😊
Secret Baby
Football Romance
Owner's Daughter
Workplace Romance
Second Chance
I really enjoyed this!!
Alie & Liam spend a night together, until Alie sees messages on Liams phone and runs out of there, misunderstanding their meaning.
Fast forward a few years, and Liam finds himself face to face with the girl who got away... only, she's the daughter of the team owner!!!
I enjoyed watching their relationship play out 😊
March 20, 2026
ARC Review 🏈
I FREAKING loved this book!!! If you’re looking for your next football romance read, you need to pick this one up. I’m telling you, Ava NEVER disappoints!! Liam is such a sweetheart and he definitely stole my heart. The way he loves Ali and his sweet baby girl was so precious to read. The tension between Ali and Liam was electric, and I loved every single minute of this book!
I FREAKING loved this book!!! If you’re looking for your next football romance read, you need to pick this one up. I’m telling you, Ava NEVER disappoints!! Liam is such a sweetheart and he definitely stole my heart. The way he loves Ali and his sweet baby girl was so precious to read. The tension between Ali and Liam was electric, and I loved every single minute of this book!
March 21, 2026
Loved the kickoff to the gridiron legacy series
Been so excited for this book since I read Snow Blitz and I loved The Trade from start to finish! Liam and Alie are now my second favorite couple after Archie and Emma and reading about them evolving into a little family was wonderful! Can't wait to read about Presley and Saint next!
Been so excited for this book since I read Snow Blitz and I loved The Trade from start to finish! Liam and Alie are now my second favorite couple after Archie and Emma and reading about them evolving into a little family was wonderful! Can't wait to read about Presley and Saint next!
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