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Santa Fe Bobcats #4
Romancing the Running Back
They’re not on the same page in the playbook...
When Anya Fisher is asked to be the maid of honor in her best friend’s wedding, she jumps at the chance to go to Santa Fe. There’s nothing left for her in Atlanta—except a bitter and controlling almost-ex husband. Starting over as an online personal shopper is challenging, but not as much as having to plan wedding festivities with uptight groomsman Josiah Walker...
As a Santa Fe Bobcats running back, Josiah wants to make his mark on the field, not on the earth. A serious conservationist, he’s all about saving energy. So why is he wasting so much on the flighty fashionista in his best friend’s wedding? One kiss leads to another—and more. But when Josiah discovers that Anya has just as much substance as style, their harmless little fling may go into overtime...
When Anya Fisher is asked to be the maid of honor in her best friend’s wedding, she jumps at the chance to go to Santa Fe. There’s nothing left for her in Atlanta—except a bitter and controlling almost-ex husband. Starting over as an online personal shopper is challenging, but not as much as having to plan wedding festivities with uptight groomsman Josiah Walker...
As a Santa Fe Bobcats running back, Josiah wants to make his mark on the field, not on the earth. A serious conservationist, he’s all about saving energy. So why is he wasting so much on the flighty fashionista in his best friend’s wedding? One kiss leads to another—and more. But when Josiah discovers that Anya has just as much substance as style, their harmless little fling may go into overtime...
267 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 19, 2016
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Jeanette lives just outside St. Louis with her husband, daughter and their lovable-but-stupid Goldendoodle. When she's not writing her next romance, she's found hanging out with the new friends she's made here, catching up with old friends from past duty stations on Facebook, or surfing Pinterest pretending she can cook. Catch up with her on Facebook or Twitter for contests, sneak peeks of what she's working on, and updates about her life in general.
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Jeanette lives just outside St. Louis with her husband, daughter and their lovable-but-stupid Goldendoodle. When she's not writing her next romance, she's found hanging out with the new friends she's made here, catching up with old friends from past duty stations on Facebook, or surfing Pinterest pretending she can cook. Catch up with her on Facebook or Twitter for contests, sneak peeks of what she's working on, and updates about her life in general.
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February 27, 2016
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.
Nom nom nom. So. I have a thing for the Santa Fe Bobcats. The guys are freaking lick.a.ble. The heroines spirited and lively. *reader girl sigh* Best combo ever.
Sooo Romancing the Running Back. The quick of it is that Anya has come to town to help her best friend with planning her wedding. And the best man? He'll suffer through having to work with her but he's so not on board with a bridesmaid he considers shallow since she's a fashion consultant. He's not about to make friends. Pesky attraction be damned!
Alright. So these two. Anya. I liked this chick so much! She's a kickass woman with a vision. Passionate about what she does, has a good heart and she's not gonna take shit from Josiah (we'll get to that in a second). She's had a rough go as of late and having to start over and I loved how brave she was with it. She jumps in a tackles things and is just kind and thoughtful. Murray writes the best heroines!
Aaaand then Josiah. Yeah, Josiah. I really loved his bits in the previous book but lordy he was just too much of a goody two shoes in this one and, well, kind of an ass and judgmental about her "shallow" job when he's over here saving the world playing football *eye roll*. There were peeks at the good guy he is in there but he was just too preachy save the world for me for a lot of the time *deep breaths* When he could stop with that and the quick judging of her he was great though.
"This isn't what I'm supposed to be writing down, is it? Because if so, you'll need to slow down."
"Pots and pans," she called out from inside a bottom cabinet. "Silverware, plates and bowls, cups--"
"How about I just write down 'kitchen shit' and call it good?"
She backed up from the next cabinet and flicked him a look that could have frozen the Abominable Snowman's testicles.
Now, despite Josiah wearing on my nerves now and again their romance was actually pretty fun. I know, I know. I totally ranted about him. But still I liked them overall and the kind of an enemies to lovers bit happening between them as they go about working on their friend's wedding together. They...tolerated one another and slowly grew on each other like fungus until BOOM nekkid yummy times and a reluctant friendship in bloom. lol .
They had some nice sparks and they did suit well. Both were passionate about what their jobs and had causes they felt strongly about and they were dedicated to their friends which is always nice. I liked seeing them settle into friendship and find romance even if they didn't totally get each other's jobs/passions and just had to go with them.
All in all, while I didn't feel like Romancing the Running Back was the strongest addition to the series--the writing just wasn't quite as on point as the others and it was missing the little spark of humor I normally relate to Murray's books--it was still an entertaining read. The heroine was wonderful and I love the team as a whole and getting to spend time with them. I would totally recommend hitting this series from the start. It's been a fab one.
January 20, 2016
I love this series!
Each time I read a new title in this series I find a new favorite—and this time was no exception!
Anya Fisher is at a crossroads in her life and jumps on the chance to relocate and take serious steps towards her changing career goals. Helping to coordinate her best friend’s wedding is the perfect opportunity for new beginnings and feeds right into her strengths.
Josiah Walker is the best man so must work closely with the maid of honor to make sure things go off without a hitch. Ensuring all goes smoothly, and out of the limelight, is a daunting task—especially when your partner is more concerned about color schemes and naughty shower decorations. Josiah doesn’t have much respect for Anya’s profession, which doesn’t make for a harmonious working relationship…in the beginning…
Anya and Josiah definitely butted heads when they first met. The burly football player and tiny fashionista had little common ground but as they were forced into closed quarters, opinions began to change. And looking beneath the surface, they realized they more than liked what they saw…
The conversations between these two were sexy and smart, wonderfully sarcastic and just plain fun to “watch”. With a wonderful blend of emotion and steamy, steamy sex, their relationship progressed quickly from ‘unlike’ to hot and heavy.
“You slept with him?” …
“No. We just watched the nightly news while holding hands and thinking pure thoughts.”
The stereotypes of each of the characters are obvious but it doesn’t take long to find out there is much more to each of them than that. When push comes to shove, they each are more concerned about the other’s well-being than their own. Josiah… sigh, Josiah. I just want to wrap him up and take him home. No one would notice, would they?
Funny yet serious, emotional as well as sarcastic, there were so many opposites that come together to make a story that read way too quickly! I want, no need, more Bobcats! ~ Diane, 5 stars
~~~
The Santa Fe Bobcats are back and we finally get Josiah's story.
Since Cassie and Trey and now engaged, Anya is back visiting Santa Fe to help with her best friend's wedding planning. Josiah gets roped into planning duties also because he is the best man in the wedding.
Anya and Josiah get off on the wrong foot since they both assume the worst of each other and, in turn, think the other is annoying. Though, after spending time together running errands, they realize that what they thought about each other was wrong—and that they actually like spending time together. Once they started to really know each other, they couldn't help but like each other more than just in a friendly way.
I loved this book! Sports romance is one of my favorite things to read, and this series continues to bring some great characters and their love stories. I liked that Josiah wasn't just a typical guy. He actually cares about the environment and is trying to live in a way that does the least damage. I liked how Anya had a lot of ambition. She came up with great ideas and she went through with them.
Now that I've finished the fourth book in this series I can't wait to read the next one! Keep these football hotties coming, Ms. Murray! ~ Leah, 5 stars
Each time I read a new title in this series I find a new favorite—and this time was no exception!
Anya Fisher is at a crossroads in her life and jumps on the chance to relocate and take serious steps towards her changing career goals. Helping to coordinate her best friend’s wedding is the perfect opportunity for new beginnings and feeds right into her strengths.
Josiah Walker is the best man so must work closely with the maid of honor to make sure things go off without a hitch. Ensuring all goes smoothly, and out of the limelight, is a daunting task—especially when your partner is more concerned about color schemes and naughty shower decorations. Josiah doesn’t have much respect for Anya’s profession, which doesn’t make for a harmonious working relationship…in the beginning…
Anya and Josiah definitely butted heads when they first met. The burly football player and tiny fashionista had little common ground but as they were forced into closed quarters, opinions began to change. And looking beneath the surface, they realized they more than liked what they saw…
The conversations between these two were sexy and smart, wonderfully sarcastic and just plain fun to “watch”. With a wonderful blend of emotion and steamy, steamy sex, their relationship progressed quickly from ‘unlike’ to hot and heavy.
“You slept with him?” …
“No. We just watched the nightly news while holding hands and thinking pure thoughts.”
The stereotypes of each of the characters are obvious but it doesn’t take long to find out there is much more to each of them than that. When push comes to shove, they each are more concerned about the other’s well-being than their own. Josiah… sigh, Josiah. I just want to wrap him up and take him home. No one would notice, would they?
Funny yet serious, emotional as well as sarcastic, there were so many opposites that come together to make a story that read way too quickly! I want, no need, more Bobcats! ~ Diane, 5 stars
~~~
The Santa Fe Bobcats are back and we finally get Josiah's story.
Since Cassie and Trey and now engaged, Anya is back visiting Santa Fe to help with her best friend's wedding planning. Josiah gets roped into planning duties also because he is the best man in the wedding.
Anya and Josiah get off on the wrong foot since they both assume the worst of each other and, in turn, think the other is annoying. Though, after spending time together running errands, they realize that what they thought about each other was wrong—and that they actually like spending time together. Once they started to really know each other, they couldn't help but like each other more than just in a friendly way.
I loved this book! Sports romance is one of my favorite things to read, and this series continues to bring some great characters and their love stories. I liked that Josiah wasn't just a typical guy. He actually cares about the environment and is trying to live in a way that does the least damage. I liked how Anya had a lot of ambition. She came up with great ideas and she went through with them.
Now that I've finished the fourth book in this series I can't wait to read the next one! Keep these football hotties coming, Ms. Murray! ~ Leah, 5 stars
January 18, 2016
I read the first three books in this series back to back. I liked the first book, One Night with a Quarterback best and liked this novel second best. The hero is, again, so winning. The heroine was a little harder for me to love although she's not at all annoying. I'll definitely read the next book--I'm now a fan of this series.
December 17, 2015
*4.5 stars*
*ARC courtesy of Netgalley and Berkley*
*ARC courtesy of Netgalley and Berkley*
January 19, 2016
Anya Fisher is Cassie's fashionista best friend who has just come to town to help Cassie and Trey (One Night with a Quarterback)plan their perfect wedding. But her future plans are a bit up in the air. Josiah is one of Trey's team mates on the Santa Fe Bobcats. They meet, irritate, confuse, and misunderstand each other...but there is an underlying attraction. He is a practical environmentalist. She is a personal shopper and fashion consultant. He is intelligent, serious, and moody. She's smart, savvy, and her life is in transition.
They are thrown together more frequently with maid of honor and best man duties. They tend to bring out the defensive and antagonistic sides of each other. Their feisty banter and put downs start to give way to more understanding and enjoyment of their sparks.
I loved Josiah. He initially appeared judgmental and overly critical. He was kind of a bit egocentric in his ideals. But he was also a good friend. The more we saw his vulnerability and that he really was just a bit awkward, and how he began to respond and enjoy her, endeared him to me. And then he started to become a hot, sweet, and swoony hero.
They find an odd compatibility even with taunting each other the more time they spend together. He begins to see she is not as frivolous as he initially thought. She actually has plans and ideas that are more in tune with his own ideals while using her abilities. And she begins to see that Josiah can be a great support and is not as judgmental and she thought.
Anya was normally the calm quiet one compared to her best friend. But Josiah tended to bring out her sarcastic, snarky, side. I enjoyed her relationship with Cassie and how she began to let her own guard down with Josish. I admired her talents and work ideas. but had a hard time getting over what I considered was her big mistake and her keeping a huge secret.
Their relationship was a slow build...like no inkling of a kiss or friskiness until 50 percent. Then it zoomed into the relationship zone fast. There was no wishy-washiness about it or relationship angst that point But there was some external issues and conflicts...and some secrets. Some of her choices have some consequences and not everything their lives can be easily controlled. They had good chemistry. I loved how these opposites found common ground and mutual understanding.
And what would a Bobcats season be without some scandal or drama?
We got to spend lots of time with Cassie and Trey (One Night with a Quarterback), Stephen and Mags (Takes Two to Tackle), and even Killian and Aileen (Loving Him Off the Field). Cassie's younger sisters Mellie and Irene were also a part of the story.
I like the characters in this series and the camaraderie of the Bobcats which is why I keep coming back. Some of the pacing might be a bit off and I shake my heat at some of characters' choices or minor plot issues. But it is still fun to hang out with them and see how their lives are progressing. This was funny, feisty, romantic, sexy, and sweet. The next one sounds interesting as well.
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review.
They are thrown together more frequently with maid of honor and best man duties. They tend to bring out the defensive and antagonistic sides of each other. Their feisty banter and put downs start to give way to more understanding and enjoyment of their sparks.
I loved Josiah. He initially appeared judgmental and overly critical. He was kind of a bit egocentric in his ideals. But he was also a good friend. The more we saw his vulnerability and that he really was just a bit awkward, and how he began to respond and enjoy her, endeared him to me. And then he started to become a hot, sweet, and swoony hero.
They find an odd compatibility even with taunting each other the more time they spend together. He begins to see she is not as frivolous as he initially thought. She actually has plans and ideas that are more in tune with his own ideals while using her abilities. And she begins to see that Josiah can be a great support and is not as judgmental and she thought.
Anya was normally the calm quiet one compared to her best friend. But Josiah tended to bring out her sarcastic, snarky, side. I enjoyed her relationship with Cassie and how she began to let her own guard down with Josish. I admired her talents and work ideas. but had a hard time getting over what I considered was her big mistake and her keeping a huge secret.
Their relationship was a slow build...like no inkling of a kiss or friskiness until 50 percent. Then it zoomed into the relationship zone fast. There was no wishy-washiness about it or relationship angst that point But there was some external issues and conflicts...and some secrets. Some of her choices have some consequences and not everything their lives can be easily controlled. They had good chemistry. I loved how these opposites found common ground and mutual understanding.
And what would a Bobcats season be without some scandal or drama?
We got to spend lots of time with Cassie and Trey (One Night with a Quarterback), Stephen and Mags (Takes Two to Tackle), and even Killian and Aileen (Loving Him Off the Field). Cassie's younger sisters Mellie and Irene were also a part of the story.
I like the characters in this series and the camaraderie of the Bobcats which is why I keep coming back. Some of the pacing might be a bit off and I shake my heat at some of characters' choices or minor plot issues. But it is still fun to hang out with them and see how their lives are progressing. This was funny, feisty, romantic, sexy, and sweet. The next one sounds interesting as well.
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review.
December 31, 2015
Let me start off by saying I am totally loving this series!
Anya is looking to branch out on her own and her ex won't give her the divorce she has been asking for so when her friend needs help planning her wedding she heads to Santa Fe. Anya isn't looking for love but when she is paired with the best man things start to look up.
I really liked Anya and Josiah. They didn't start out on good terms but I thought there banter and snarky comments were a version of foreplay. After a few meeting with each other you can total see the attraction between them and I liked how they just seemed more natural with one another.
One of my favorite parts of the book was when they had the couples bachelor and bachelorette party. They had a great time and I surprised when they played Friends trivia. Lol It was great and since I love that show I'm glad Murray included it in the story.
I really do enjoy each and every character in this story and series so far. Anya was strong and determined to make a go out of the career she wants. Josiah was smart and had this easy way about him. Although these two were total opposites the way they made it work was awesome.
The only real issue I had is while reading the author skips over time. An example is It starts somewhere and jumps two weeks later. I'm one of those people who want to know what's happening during that time?
I also would've liked to see maybe some on field time. Sure the players worked out, watch game footage but I missed the on the field time. Hopefully there will be some in the next book.
The ending ended up having a epilogue wedding of Anya and Josiah's best friends. I have to say I was so glad it wasn't them. It also had more promise that more Santa Fe Bobcats are coming soon! Yippee!!
If you love sports romance books this is definitely a book you should read!
Anya is looking to branch out on her own and her ex won't give her the divorce she has been asking for so when her friend needs help planning her wedding she heads to Santa Fe. Anya isn't looking for love but when she is paired with the best man things start to look up.
I really liked Anya and Josiah. They didn't start out on good terms but I thought there banter and snarky comments were a version of foreplay. After a few meeting with each other you can total see the attraction between them and I liked how they just seemed more natural with one another.
One of my favorite parts of the book was when they had the couples bachelor and bachelorette party. They had a great time and I surprised when they played Friends trivia. Lol It was great and since I love that show I'm glad Murray included it in the story.
I really do enjoy each and every character in this story and series so far. Anya was strong and determined to make a go out of the career she wants. Josiah was smart and had this easy way about him. Although these two were total opposites the way they made it work was awesome.
The only real issue I had is while reading the author skips over time. An example is It starts somewhere and jumps two weeks later. I'm one of those people who want to know what's happening during that time?
I also would've liked to see maybe some on field time. Sure the players worked out, watch game footage but I missed the on the field time. Hopefully there will be some in the next book.
The ending ended up having a epilogue wedding of Anya and Josiah's best friends. I have to say I was so glad it wasn't them. It also had more promise that more Santa Fe Bobcats are coming soon! Yippee!!
If you love sports romance books this is definitely a book you should read!
November 27, 2025
Just before the wedding bells ring, Romancing the Running Back follows Anya Fisher, a fashion-minded maid of honor running from a controlling ex, as she lands in Santa Fe and sparks an unexpected slow-burn with Josiah Walker, a conservation-minded running back whose on-field swagger hides a surprisingly thoughtful heart.
What stayed with me after finishing it was how Jeanette Murray balances light, flirty banter with real stakes: Anya isn’t just a bubbly accessory to the plot, she’s a woman trying to rebuild a life (the book frames her move from Atlanta and the complications of an unhealthy relationship), and Josiah’s environmental convictions give him a texture that goes beyond the usual “football hero” trope. The chemistry between them grows through small, believable moments, wedding planning chaos, awkward first impressions, and the steady uncovering of mutual respect, so the romance feels earned rather than manufactured. Murray’s voice is warm and brisk, with comic set-pieces that made me smile and quieter scenes that made me root for both characters’ growth. If there’s a note of criticism, it’s that the pacing swings toward the cozy and familiar at times, but fans of sports romance and friends-to-lovers arcs will likely find that comfort satisfying rather than stale. Overall, it’s an engaging, hopeful entry in the Santa Fe Bobcats series that blends charm with emotional grounding.
Rating: 4/5 — honest, endearing characterization and a well-paced slow burn earn strong marks; a little more risk in the plotting would have pushed it to a five.
What stayed with me after finishing it was how Jeanette Murray balances light, flirty banter with real stakes: Anya isn’t just a bubbly accessory to the plot, she’s a woman trying to rebuild a life (the book frames her move from Atlanta and the complications of an unhealthy relationship), and Josiah’s environmental convictions give him a texture that goes beyond the usual “football hero” trope. The chemistry between them grows through small, believable moments, wedding planning chaos, awkward first impressions, and the steady uncovering of mutual respect, so the romance feels earned rather than manufactured. Murray’s voice is warm and brisk, with comic set-pieces that made me smile and quieter scenes that made me root for both characters’ growth. If there’s a note of criticism, it’s that the pacing swings toward the cozy and familiar at times, but fans of sports romance and friends-to-lovers arcs will likely find that comfort satisfying rather than stale. Overall, it’s an engaging, hopeful entry in the Santa Fe Bobcats series that blends charm with emotional grounding.
Rating: 4/5 — honest, endearing characterization and a well-paced slow burn earn strong marks; a little more risk in the plotting would have pushed it to a five.
February 7, 2016
3 Fashionista and the tree hugger stars!
Source: eARC for Honest Review Courtesy of Intermix | Penguin Group
I have such a soft spot for sports romance and this series fits the bill in sweetness and sports. This time around we have Josiah the tree hugger and Anya the fashionista. These two are the most unlikely pair but seem to work.
Even though this is part of a series, Jeanette has done a great job that you could read it as a standalone. Of course it's always better when you have the full back story. Anya is Cassie's best friend whose job is a personal shopper. At first glance she may come across as shallow and superficial but underneath her great style is a heart of gold. Josiah is the poster boy for leaving less of a imprint on this earth so when he first meets Anya he's quick to judge.
For Josiah he's torn, because his heart and libido are attracted to Anya, but his head is telling him that they are too opposite for each other. However, Cassie and Trey have a different idea and try to make these two fall together. Anya has her secrets and keeps too much close to the vest that it gets her in trouble. Once Josiah sees the real Anya he goes all in, so when her past comes to the forefront he's hurt to find out that Anya left a big part of her past a secret.
This was a super sweet sports romance, but it didn't leave me in the state of wow. I liked the idea of opposites attract and I think Anya and Josiah were portrayed well with this, but I felt their falling in love with each other WAY too fast that I didn't get to be enraptured by these two. Was it sweet? Yes. Did it wow me? No, but I was invested enough within the story that I read it through and in one sitting. Will I read more from this series? Yes, absolutely.
January 23, 2016
This review was originally posted on Delighted Reader
Romancing the Running Back by Jeanette Murray
They’re not on the same page in the playbook...
When Anya Fisher is asked to be the maid of honor in her best friend’s wedding, she jumps at the chance to go to Santa Fe. There’s nothing left for her in Atlanta—except a bitter and controlling almost-ex husband. Starting over as an online personal shopper is challenging, but not as much as having to plan wedding festivities with uptight groomsman Josiah Walker...
As a Santa Fe Bobcats running back, Josiah wants to make his mark on the field, not on the earth. A serious conservationist, he’s all about saving energy. So why is he wasting so much on the flighty fashionista in his best friend’s wedding? One kiss leads to another—and more. But when Josiah discovers that Anya has just as much substance as style, their harmless little fling may go into overtime...
The Delight
Football! Well my teams season is done and not sure what next year entails. While this is a football story, it doesn't have a ton of actual football time in it. Sure they have games, but you aren't there to see them. They travel, do their business and then come home. So the story stays focused on the characters in the now, outside of football.
The Bobcats have been a fictional favorite football team of mine. Every guy is a prime candidate to matchmake, but this one left me scratching my head.
Josiah has been drafted into being the best man at his friends wedding. Known as the conservationist, he rides his bike when he can and owns a hybrid. Hoping to leave the world a better place when he is gone, he has a chip on his shoulder that rubbed me the wrong way from page one. While I agreed with him for the most part, he makes snap impressions of people that left me wanting to Gibbs smack him.
Anya Fisher comes to town to help her best friend with her wedding and bam! Is already hit with disdain over the amount of shoes she has brought with her by a jock without much conversation. Being a fashion shopper for women isn't a crime, nor does it make her an airhead, but Josiah right away labels Anya and the two get off to a very bad start.
For the first quarter to half of the story, I was thrown by just how stuck up, snotty and immature Josiah was being. Could someone remove the stick up his ass please? It only came out for Anya and I wanted to scream at him that he didn't give her a chance, but made a snap decision over a frickin' suitcase.
Anya was the saving grace. In the last book you got to see her doing what she loved, helping people. Starting up a non-profit to help teenagers get their prom dresses is a wonderful idea. She kept her head up and refused to back down to Josiah *fist pump* and put him in his place more than a few times.
While Josiah did change and come around some, he still had a stick up his ass for most of the book. Anya has a secret, but it is mostly something she doesn't think to tell Josiah, than just keeping it from it. It was kind of a deal breaker with me and crossed a line I didn't like. While she admits in her mind it was a non-issue, it really wasn't and I had to come down on Josiah's side for this one.
Around the ending I had some disbelief in how things go down. Right off the book didn't feel like a normal story that I have grown to love in the series. I was looking forward to Josiah's story and I think he came up short and so did Anya. You do get a few new secondary characters, which I looking forward to exploring.
So while it was still a good story, it lacked the coming together of two people that leaves me grasping for more of them. I was just kind of blah in the end and ready to write of these two characters as a lost cause. Not a bad book, just not up the the level I have come to expect for this series
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January 10, 2016
This review was originally posted on Cocktails and Books
This is not my first book my Ms. Murray, but it is the first book in the Santa Fe Bobcats series that I’ve read and I really enjoyed it. Even though Romancing the Running Back is the 4th in a series, it is easy to read on its own.
In Romancing the Running Back, we follow Anya and Josiah as they move from antagonism, to friends, to lovers while they help their friends plan a wedding. Anya has several other things going on that prompted her visit to Santa Fe to be more like a relocation and those complications eventually cause problems for her with Josiah.
I enjoyed these two characters and their quirks. They were fun to get to know and it was a treat to see their relationship progress. One of my favorite things was the fact that when Anya’s past caught up to her and threw a wrench into things, Josiah didn’t go stomping off to be mad, he sat down with her and talked about it.
The supporting cast was fun and added color and humor to the story. If you have followed the Santa Fe Bobcats series, you will enjoy seeing glimpses of characters from the prior three books and catching up with where they are now. If you are new to Ms. Murray’s work, this would be a fun book to start with. It’s a quick read and definitely worth the time.
This is not my first book my Ms. Murray, but it is the first book in the Santa Fe Bobcats series that I’ve read and I really enjoyed it. Even though Romancing the Running Back is the 4th in a series, it is easy to read on its own.
In Romancing the Running Back, we follow Anya and Josiah as they move from antagonism, to friends, to lovers while they help their friends plan a wedding. Anya has several other things going on that prompted her visit to Santa Fe to be more like a relocation and those complications eventually cause problems for her with Josiah.
I enjoyed these two characters and their quirks. They were fun to get to know and it was a treat to see their relationship progress. One of my favorite things was the fact that when Anya’s past caught up to her and threw a wrench into things, Josiah didn’t go stomping off to be mad, he sat down with her and talked about it.
The supporting cast was fun and added color and humor to the story. If you have followed the Santa Fe Bobcats series, you will enjoy seeing glimpses of characters from the prior three books and catching up with where they are now. If you are new to Ms. Murray’s work, this would be a fun book to start with. It’s a quick read and definitely worth the time.
January 19, 2016
4.5 stars
I love this series, Jeanette Murray writes a fantastic sports romance. I loved both characters in this but I especially appreciated Josiah's character because it was nice to see a sports players that wasn't a player or a horribly arrogant ass (and she doesn't write characters like that in this series) and Josiah's was also different because of his eco friendly approach to life - I don't think I've read a romance book with the male lead like this one so he stands out. I also liked Anya and I loved the idea of the not-for-profit organisation she set up. It was great to see the characters we have met in previous books and we finally get to see Cassie and Trey's wedding, which I think was a great ending to this book. I can't wait for the next book!!
I love this series, Jeanette Murray writes a fantastic sports romance. I loved both characters in this but I especially appreciated Josiah's character because it was nice to see a sports players that wasn't a player or a horribly arrogant ass (and she doesn't write characters like that in this series) and Josiah's was also different because of his eco friendly approach to life - I don't think I've read a romance book with the male lead like this one so he stands out. I also liked Anya and I loved the idea of the not-for-profit organisation she set up. It was great to see the characters we have met in previous books and we finally get to see Cassie and Trey's wedding, which I think was a great ending to this book. I can't wait for the next book!!
January 25, 2016
3.5 to 3.75
February 5, 2016
Started strong but fizzled near the ending. And who has a bachelor/bachelorette party before setting a wedding date???
December 20, 2015
Love this series
January 1, 2016
I really love this series and this book was a great addition! Josiah is such a sweet eco-nut!
August 14, 2018
I didn't like Josiah's holier than thou attitude, and the way he instantly judges Anya didn't quite jibe with his tree hugging/love everyone life view. I think Cassie could have done more to smooth things over between them at the beginning. (She might have accepted Josiah's over-the-top attitude about washing vegetables, but she had to have known how Anya would have responded to the slightest hint of judgement.)
And for all the build-up of things with the ex, it seemed a little rushed to a convenient conclusion.
It's hard to enjoy a book when you know what's going to happen next, whether this is because it's been done before or things are just telegraphed very obviously. But I still enjoyed the writing, and Murray has created a fun bunch of guys.
I also really like how some of this is set at the same time as Takes Two to Tackle, so we get to see some scenes that we weren't privy to before.
And for all the build-up of things with the ex, it seemed a little rushed to a convenient conclusion.
It's hard to enjoy a book when you know what's going to happen next, whether this is because it's been done before or things are just telegraphed very obviously. But I still enjoyed the writing, and Murray has created a fun bunch of guys.
I also really like how some of this is set at the same time as Takes Two to Tackle, so we get to see some scenes that we weren't privy to before.
June 13, 2017
This is a really enjoyable sports romance series.
July 21, 2019
Anya made me a little mad at the end, but it was good.
January 29, 2024
⛔️(in notes)
January 17, 2016
4 stars
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 19, 2016
They’re not on the same page in the playbook...
When Anya Fisher is asked to be the maid of honor in her best friend’s wedding, she jumps at the chance to go to Santa Fe. There’s nothing left for her in Atlanta—except a bitter and controlling almost-ex husband. Starting over as an online personal shopper is challenging, but not as much as having to plan wedding festivities with uptight groomsman Josiah Walker...
As a Santa Fe Bobcats running back, Josiah wants to make his mark on the field, not on the earth. A serious conservationist, he’s all about saving energy. So why is he wasting so much on the flighty fashionista in his best friend’s wedding? One kiss leads to another—and more. But when Josiah discovers that Anya has just as much substance as style, their harmless little fling may go into overtime.
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REVIEW: ROMANCING THE RUNNING BACK is the fourth installment in Jeanette Murray’s contemporary, adult SANTA FE BOBCATS football romance series focusing on the members of the Santa Fe Bobcats professional football team. This is Bobcat’s running back Josiah Walker, and personal shopper Anya Fisher’s story line. ROMANCING THE RUNNING BACK can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Anya and Josiah) ROMANCING THE RUNNING BACK follows the building relationship between Anya And Josiah, a forbidden relationship when the truth about Anya’s almost ex-husband comes to light. Anya is a professional shopper and a very busy lady who moves to Santa Fe to help organize and plan Cassie and Trey’s (One Night with the Quarterback) wedding / bachelor & bachelorette parties but a move that takes everybody by surprise. Anya has a secret back home, and distance is the only way she is able to handle her almost ex who refuses to sign on the dotted line. Enter Josiah Walker, Trey Owens’ s team mate and the man who brings out all of the worst in our story line heroine.
The relationship between Anya and Josiah begins acrimoniously. Our couple is thrown together by Trey and Cassie in the hopes of making a love match but what ensues is the push and pull between two people whose lives and personalities are polar opposites. Josiah doesn’t understand the need for a professional shopper or a fashionista of any sort; and Anya believes Josiah’s need to be ecologically friendly goes beyond what is actually necessary. There is plenty of sexual tension and anxiety as Anya and Josiah play off one another’s personality quirks. The $ex scenes are intimate without the use of erotic graphic text or language.
All of the previous story line couples play secondary and supporting roles throughout the story line as Trey and Cassie prepare for their upcoming nuptials. Cassie’s half sisters continue to add a little bit of family confrontation. While the Santa Fe Bobcats make a run for the Superbowl playoffs, Anya pushes herself in one too many directions. Time on the playing field is limited although the players do spend plenty of time watching replays and reruns of their games. Anya’s not quite ex-husband makes for a scandal that could affect her future with the Bobcat’s running back.
ROMANCING THE RUNNING BACK is a fun read with the push and pull between two people whose introduction to one another did not go according to plan. The premise is entertaining with a little bit of humor and fun (e.g. Koala fart towels); the characters are colorful, charismatic and frustratingly real; the romance was a bit of a slow build to a happily ever after. There are moments of friendship and love; moving forward and letting go of the past; resignation and realization that sometimes love does conquer all.
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January 22, 2016
My Review:
This book starts off with a great premise. Anya has come to Santa Fe to help her friend, Cassie (heroine from book #1) prep for her upcoming wedding. In truth, Anya is running. She has an almost-ex husband who's become a thorn in her side. He's refusing to let her go although she's been trying to get a divorce for over two years.
Josiah is the running back for the Bobcat's. From the moment he meets Anya, sparks fly, but they aren't necessarily the good kind. Josiah may be a player for an NFL franchise, but he's an environmentalist at heart. He does whatever he can to reduce his footprint on the earth and to help conserve its resources. When he finds out Anya is a professional shopper, there are immediate fireworks. He doesn't respect her job; she's highly offended by his attitude toward her.
This is a great book for that old adage of 'there's a fine line between love and hate.' Because seriously these two do NOT like one another...at first. But as the maid of honor and best man, they have to work together in helping their friends with their wedding. And the more they're around one another, the more they become attracted. The chemistry switches to another kind altogether.
Of course, this is a romance...you know where the story is going to end up, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading about their emotional journey to that place. It was fun. I laughed out loud several times. My only tiny issue with the book was Anya's secret...not cool for her to not reveal that little detail earlier in the relationship.
This was an enjoyable story. I loved how at-odds the two start out being. It was also really fun to have the story built around Trey and Cassie's wedding. That allowed for lots of on-page time for the three other couples who've been featured in the series and I loved that. Note: although all those characters play fairly hefty parts in this story, you could easily go into this book not having read any of those other books. The author does a great job of explaining the intricacies of those other relationships in just a few sentences. BUT even though you don't have to have read those books first, I do recommend them. The entire series is good.
And there is a sneak peek of the next book in the series and I'm so excited about it. Just in those few pages, I became completely intrigued. I'm ready to read it now.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
This book starts off with a great premise. Anya has come to Santa Fe to help her friend, Cassie (heroine from book #1) prep for her upcoming wedding. In truth, Anya is running. She has an almost-ex husband who's become a thorn in her side. He's refusing to let her go although she's been trying to get a divorce for over two years.
Josiah is the running back for the Bobcat's. From the moment he meets Anya, sparks fly, but they aren't necessarily the good kind. Josiah may be a player for an NFL franchise, but he's an environmentalist at heart. He does whatever he can to reduce his footprint on the earth and to help conserve its resources. When he finds out Anya is a professional shopper, there are immediate fireworks. He doesn't respect her job; she's highly offended by his attitude toward her.
This is a great book for that old adage of 'there's a fine line between love and hate.' Because seriously these two do NOT like one another...at first. But as the maid of honor and best man, they have to work together in helping their friends with their wedding. And the more they're around one another, the more they become attracted. The chemistry switches to another kind altogether.
Of course, this is a romance...you know where the story is going to end up, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading about their emotional journey to that place. It was fun. I laughed out loud several times. My only tiny issue with the book was Anya's secret...not cool for her to not reveal that little detail earlier in the relationship.
This was an enjoyable story. I loved how at-odds the two start out being. It was also really fun to have the story built around Trey and Cassie's wedding. That allowed for lots of on-page time for the three other couples who've been featured in the series and I loved that. Note: although all those characters play fairly hefty parts in this story, you could easily go into this book not having read any of those other books. The author does a great job of explaining the intricacies of those other relationships in just a few sentences. BUT even though you don't have to have read those books first, I do recommend them. The entire series is good.
And there is a sneak peek of the next book in the series and I'm so excited about it. Just in those few pages, I became completely intrigued. I'm ready to read it now.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
February 3, 2016
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Romancing the Running Back
Santa Fe Bobcats, #4
By Jeanette Murray
IBSN: 9780698410459
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Una
Description:
When Anya Fisher is asked to be the maid of honor in her best friend’s wedding, she jumps at the chance to go to Santa Fe. There’s nothing left for her in Atlanta—except a bitter and controlling almost-ex-husband. Starting over as an online personal shopper is challenging, but not as much as having to plan wedding festivities with uptight groomsman Josiah Walker…
As a Santa Fe Bobcats running back, Josiah wants to make his mark on the field, not on the earth. A serious conservationist, he’s all about saving energy. So why is he wasting so much on the flighty fashionista in his best friend’s wedding? One kiss leads to another—and more. But when Josiah discovers that Anya has just as much substance as style, their harmless little fling may go into overtime…
Review:
I have thoroughly enjoyed Jeanette Murray’s “The Bobcat series”. I find it refreshing to meet again characters from previous stories. This romance is delightful and the characters are easy for the reader to get into.
Anya comes to Santa Fe wanting but not having achieved a divorce and still being hounded by her ex-husband. Needing the distraction of planning her best friend’s wedding, Anya does not anticipate having to work with the best man Josh who as an environmentalist thinks her as a complete flake. He does not think her world of fashion as any more than fluff with no substance and Anya feels he is uptight, completely inflexible and a complete waste of her time.
Thrown together in wedding planning is a test of time. Anya must learn the world of football and Josh must learn to relax and appreciate others for what they can contribute. Both learn each other’s strong points and the fact that they have chemistry together makes it easier.
But will Anya’s past boycott what they just found? Murray’s ability as a story teller gives the reader interesting characters and a great setting. I know I found myself rooting for the romance to survive in spite of Anya and Josh’s differences. It is a story of friendships, love and a bonding of teammates.
Jeanette Murray is certainly an author I will be on the lookout for and I know I will want to read the next book in the series.
Romancing the Running Back
Santa Fe Bobcats, #4
By Jeanette Murray
IBSN: 9780698410459
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Una
Description:
When Anya Fisher is asked to be the maid of honor in her best friend’s wedding, she jumps at the chance to go to Santa Fe. There’s nothing left for her in Atlanta—except a bitter and controlling almost-ex-husband. Starting over as an online personal shopper is challenging, but not as much as having to plan wedding festivities with uptight groomsman Josiah Walker…
As a Santa Fe Bobcats running back, Josiah wants to make his mark on the field, not on the earth. A serious conservationist, he’s all about saving energy. So why is he wasting so much on the flighty fashionista in his best friend’s wedding? One kiss leads to another—and more. But when Josiah discovers that Anya has just as much substance as style, their harmless little fling may go into overtime…
Review:
I have thoroughly enjoyed Jeanette Murray’s “The Bobcat series”. I find it refreshing to meet again characters from previous stories. This romance is delightful and the characters are easy for the reader to get into.
Anya comes to Santa Fe wanting but not having achieved a divorce and still being hounded by her ex-husband. Needing the distraction of planning her best friend’s wedding, Anya does not anticipate having to work with the best man Josh who as an environmentalist thinks her as a complete flake. He does not think her world of fashion as any more than fluff with no substance and Anya feels he is uptight, completely inflexible and a complete waste of her time.
Thrown together in wedding planning is a test of time. Anya must learn the world of football and Josh must learn to relax and appreciate others for what they can contribute. Both learn each other’s strong points and the fact that they have chemistry together makes it easier.
But will Anya’s past boycott what they just found? Murray’s ability as a story teller gives the reader interesting characters and a great setting. I know I found myself rooting for the romance to survive in spite of Anya and Josh’s differences. It is a story of friendships, love and a bonding of teammates.
Jeanette Murray is certainly an author I will be on the lookout for and I know I will want to read the next book in the series.
January 21, 2016
Cute story, but wanted more...
I enjoyed this book for the most part and am a fan of sports romances. I would have liked more football to the story, but alas there was not. I have to say that towards the end Anya’s character was starting to bug me – she was insecure and not up front about things that she should have been. It was hard to continue to root for her when the same theme was repeating itself. She had so many opportunities handed to her – it was frustrating to see her hesitation over and over again.
I generally enjoy more description of the characters as well, so I didn’t have a strong feel for Josiah’s character other than his eco-friendly ways which were a refreshing change for a male lead character. That part I enjoyed immensely. The sex scenes had a little steam as well.
The story revolves around Anastasia Fisher aka “Anya” and Josiah Walker, running back for the Santa Fe Bobcats. This is Book 4 of the Santa Fe Bobcats series, but can be read as a stand-alone. I have not read the others in the series and was easily able to follow along with the secondary characters.
Anya and Josiah are thrown together to assist with wedding plans for their best friends, Cassie and
Trey who were in Book 1 of the series. They do not initially get along AT ALL – Josiah thinks Anya is shallow and Anya thinks Josiah is an elitist eco-nut. Of course, their feelings change as they get to know each other. But obstacles get in the way of their budding romance.
To be honest, that’s where the author lost me. I was enjoying the book up to that point – hot football player who was an environmentalist; female lead who has a worthy cause to support – it was headed in the right direction and then drama ensued which took some of the luster away from the story for me.
However, I am interested in the story line and will likely read others in the series at some point in the future. This isn’t the best sports novel I’ve read, but it does take a different take on things which was refreshing.
Reviewed by K S for The Book Nuts.
I enjoyed this book for the most part and am a fan of sports romances. I would have liked more football to the story, but alas there was not. I have to say that towards the end Anya’s character was starting to bug me – she was insecure and not up front about things that she should have been. It was hard to continue to root for her when the same theme was repeating itself. She had so many opportunities handed to her – it was frustrating to see her hesitation over and over again.
I generally enjoy more description of the characters as well, so I didn’t have a strong feel for Josiah’s character other than his eco-friendly ways which were a refreshing change for a male lead character. That part I enjoyed immensely. The sex scenes had a little steam as well.
The story revolves around Anastasia Fisher aka “Anya” and Josiah Walker, running back for the Santa Fe Bobcats. This is Book 4 of the Santa Fe Bobcats series, but can be read as a stand-alone. I have not read the others in the series and was easily able to follow along with the secondary characters.
Anya and Josiah are thrown together to assist with wedding plans for their best friends, Cassie and
Trey who were in Book 1 of the series. They do not initially get along AT ALL – Josiah thinks Anya is shallow and Anya thinks Josiah is an elitist eco-nut. Of course, their feelings change as they get to know each other. But obstacles get in the way of their budding romance.
To be honest, that’s where the author lost me. I was enjoying the book up to that point – hot football player who was an environmentalist; female lead who has a worthy cause to support – it was headed in the right direction and then drama ensued which took some of the luster away from the story for me.
However, I am interested in the story line and will likely read others in the series at some point in the future. This isn’t the best sports novel I’ve read, but it does take a different take on things which was refreshing.
Reviewed by K S for The Book Nuts.
May 26, 2016
**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: http://bookbriefs.net**Romancing the Running Back is the fourth book in the Santa Fe Bobcats series. The Santa Fe Bobcats series is an adult sports romance series about a professional football team. I have not read the first three books in the series, but I thought this one was the perfect one for me to jump into the series with, because it was the wedding (planning) for the couple from the first book, Cassie and Trey. We get to see the couple from the first three stories, and it let me decide which ones I wanted to read, but the main focus was on Josiah and Anya, making it totally seamless for a new fan to the series to be able to jump right in and start with their story.
I loved how opposite, at first glance, Josiah and Anya seemed. He is an eco friendly to the extreme conservationist, and she is a purely aesthetic (at least on the surface) person. There is a lot more to Anya, but we don't learn just what that is until later in the story. Anya and Josiah butt heads with each other early on, making for one of my favorite tropes- the bickering and bantering. It was so much freakin' fun just to watch the two of them go at it. Even knowing they were going to end up together, it was fun to watch them forced together to help Cassie and Trey with their wedding. Eventually, the magic started heating up between them and they started to enjoy each others company. It was a slow transition, and it was really well done.
Bottom line: Romancing the Running Back, while being the fourth book in the Santa Fe Bobcats series, it is easy for a new reader to the series to pick up with their story first. It was flirty fun, and a really great story. Whether you start with book 1 or book 4, check out this series if you love sports romances.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
I loved how opposite, at first glance, Josiah and Anya seemed. He is an eco friendly to the extreme conservationist, and she is a purely aesthetic (at least on the surface) person. There is a lot more to Anya, but we don't learn just what that is until later in the story. Anya and Josiah butt heads with each other early on, making for one of my favorite tropes- the bickering and bantering. It was so much freakin' fun just to watch the two of them go at it. Even knowing they were going to end up together, it was fun to watch them forced together to help Cassie and Trey with their wedding. Eventually, the magic started heating up between them and they started to enjoy each others company. It was a slow transition, and it was really well done.
Bottom line: Romancing the Running Back, while being the fourth book in the Santa Fe Bobcats series, it is easy for a new reader to the series to pick up with their story first. It was flirty fun, and a really great story. Whether you start with book 1 or book 4, check out this series if you love sports romances.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
February 17, 2016
This series has got to be one of my favorites. At least when it comes to Adult and Football. There’s always humor, heat and best of all, love. I wish the Santa Fe Bobcats were real because they are just such great guys and I love everything about them. (Let’s just not tell my boys, the Baltimore Ravens, I have a strong love for another team, okay?)
Anya and Josiah. What can’t I say about these two? They get off on the wrong foot, he thinks she’s too shallow, and she thinks he’s too serious, but there’s a connection neither of them can deny. When they are thrown together to help plan Cassie’s wedding, things get hot, and fast. I loved everything about these two characters. The love-hate between Anya and Josiah was hilarious and completely made the whole book for me. They never took themselves too seriously when it came to each other and it was so easy to see how much they cared for each other.
Romancing the Running Back was mostly about Anya’s growth. From finding her way to taking charge of her life, I enjoyed the whole book. I cannot wait for more from this series because I can see it going on for quite some time. A lot of football players on a team, you know? Ha!
Anya and Josiah. What can’t I say about these two? They get off on the wrong foot, he thinks she’s too shallow, and she thinks he’s too serious, but there’s a connection neither of them can deny. When they are thrown together to help plan Cassie’s wedding, things get hot, and fast. I loved everything about these two characters. The love-hate between Anya and Josiah was hilarious and completely made the whole book for me. They never took themselves too seriously when it came to each other and it was so easy to see how much they cared for each other.
Romancing the Running Back was mostly about Anya’s growth. From finding her way to taking charge of her life, I enjoyed the whole book. I cannot wait for more from this series because I can see it going on for quite some time. A lot of football players on a team, you know? Ha!
March 6, 2016
This book is one of those cases where I wish you could give 1/2 stars here. It's a firm step above a lot of books that I've rated a 3, but not quite a solid 4.
I almost re-read the book that precedes it in the Bobcats series, but decided I had read it recently enough and was anxious to dive into this one. Once I got into it I wished I had re-read it because the narratives overlap a bit and the details of Stephen and Mags' love story escaped me. It didn't detract from my enjoyment of this story, but I read so many different sports romance series that it is a lot more fun when the details fall into place and I'm not struggling to remember who and what.
I think what I liked best about this book is the lack of drama. There were a few elements of the story that had potential for hissy fits or angry reactions leading to that ever-frustrating break up before the HEA, bit they didn't come. Anya and Josiah are grown-ups, and the course of their relationship reflects that, from the moment they finally come together to the moment they decide any obstacles they may face are better faced together..
I almost re-read the book that precedes it in the Bobcats series, but decided I had read it recently enough and was anxious to dive into this one. Once I got into it I wished I had re-read it because the narratives overlap a bit and the details of Stephen and Mags' love story escaped me. It didn't detract from my enjoyment of this story, but I read so many different sports romance series that it is a lot more fun when the details fall into place and I'm not struggling to remember who and what.
I think what I liked best about this book is the lack of drama. There were a few elements of the story that had potential for hissy fits or angry reactions leading to that ever-frustrating break up before the HEA, bit they didn't come. Anya and Josiah are grown-ups, and the course of their relationship reflects that, from the moment they finally come together to the moment they decide any obstacles they may face are better faced together..
February 4, 2016
Really good! Another great story in the Santa Fe Bobcats series. I wasn't to sure that I'd like Josiah in the beginning because he was so arrogant, but after a couple of sparring rounds with Anya I grew to like him. Anya's character was a hoot, shew always had a quick retort for Josiah. I really enjoyed when he had to chauffeur her around for all of Trey & Cassie's wedding preparation, especially when they where in the adult store for naughty items for the bachelor/bachelorette party. But like all good romances when they finally get together there's always something to try to tear them apart & it was a really big secret that Anya was hiding. With everything going so right for her in her move to Santa Fe her would be ex-husband decides to throw a public wrench into her life. How will she explain to Josiah about her husband & how is she going to explain to her friends that she loves one man but is still married unwillingly to another? I also love the idea of the Ecology message & the idea of the charity dresses in this book. Well done. Definite Recommend.
January 21, 2016
I think I have said this before but if you are not into sports like me, you will still enjoy this series. The focus is more on the relationships of the players than it is on football game itself. Romancing the Running Back is excellent in that the player is a great guy, not a bad boy needing to be saved. I really like Josiah even though he is a bit rigid in his ideas in the beginning. Anya has more issues that make a good contrast to the wedding party events where these two meet. The development of their relationship keeps this story upbeat and interesting even when the personalities of Anya and Josiah don’t exactly jive.
Jeanette Murray has an easy to read style with witty dialogue that brings humor as well as character insight into her stories. Romancing the Running Back is a fine example of this style. It’s a good time read; perfect for sitting by the fireplace or sunning on the beach.
4.5 Stars
Copy provided by the publisher through Net Galley for an honest review.
Jeanette Murray has an easy to read style with witty dialogue that brings humor as well as character insight into her stories. Romancing the Running Back is a fine example of this style. It’s a good time read; perfect for sitting by the fireplace or sunning on the beach.
4.5 Stars
Copy provided by the publisher through Net Galley for an honest review.
February 19, 2016
I will be honest... when I started this book, having read the previous books in the series, I expected Josiah to be... gentle I guess is the right word. and at the beginning of this story I did not like him very much, I even wrote the author a FB post about it cause I was frustrated! She said hang in there.,, and I did and I am so glad..,, it seems there is a purpose, and apparently authors have their own story lines which, miraculously enough, are not only better than the ones in my head but a lot more fun and deep.
This is a great book..I LOVED Josiah and Anya.. the entire series is full of interesting characters who I look forward to catching up with in each subsequent book. This couple initially seems like and unlikely match, an that is part of what makes it fun! Great read, Great Job Jeanette!
This is a great book..I LOVED Josiah and Anya.. the entire series is full of interesting characters who I look forward to catching up with in each subsequent book. This couple initially seems like and unlikely match, an that is part of what makes it fun! Great read, Great Job Jeanette!
March 31, 2016
I was excited to get Josiah's and Anya's book. I have been wanting to find out more about Josiah since the first book in this series. Anya was more than just a pretty face and she had big dreams. She was being tormented by her husband, whom she'd been separated from for 2 years, who wouldn't grant her a divorce. He kept dragging out the process by finding new things to fight over. Anya fled to Santa Fe under the guise of helping Cassie with her wedding but she had plans to stay. Josiah was chosen as Trey's best man and therefore, ended up spending a lot of time with Anya to plan the wedding. I would have liked to have a little more back story on Josiah as I don't feel like we really got to see what made him into the conservationist he has become. We also didn't find out much about his family or where he came from.
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