We made it. After everything – the years of hiding, the kiss that blew our lives open, the night that nearly destroyed us – Andre and I are on the other side. We have a life. A real one. The kind I didn’t think men like us got to have.
But surviving isn’t the same as living. And living means wanting things that terrify me. Things I never had growing up and don’t know how to build.
Then my mother calls. My father wants to see me. Years of silence, and now he wants to talk.
I thought I was done being that kid on the court, desperate for approval from a man who never gave it. I thought Andre had healed that part of me.
But some wounds don’t close. They just go quiet – until something makes them open again.
ANDRE
I have the man I almost lost. I have my art. I have a life that, five years ago, I didn’t believe I deserved.
It should be enough. It is enough. But there’s something else – a want so deep it keeps me awake at night. Something I’m afraid to say out loud because saying it makes it real. And real things can be taken away.
Blake sees it in me. He’s always been able to read me better than I can read myself. I think he wants it too – but he’s still carrying the weight of a childhood that taught him love comes with conditions.
What I’m asking for isn’t a test. It isn’t a demand.
It’s a door. And I want us to walk through it together.
I can't believe this is the last book in the series I have read Blake and Andre's journey since book one. I am so happy that they finally have the life that they have fought so hard to get. I was sad to this story end but happy that finally they have the life that they deserve. I loved every part of this book and series and am so glad that they got the HEA they deserve.
A great ending to this series! I think this was my favorite book out of the three, the way they settled into their relationship and their future after everything they've been through was lovely to read.
I have to admit that if I hadn't received the Arc's I probably wouldn't have picked up the books because I don't care and know anything about tennis but that's the beauty about Arc's, you get to read great books you otherwise wouldn't have and I hereby want to encourage everyone to read it, even if you don't have a connection with Tennis, because you learn a lot throughout these books and the story telling is beautiful!
The third book of the trilogy is my favourite book of the whole series!
🎾Blake 🎨Andre 🍼Charlotte
I loved the emotional turmoil regarding Blakes choice he had to make regarding his future and what that all entailed, but with Andre by his side, supporting, loving and guiding them towards their ultimate goal it was awe inspiring and beautiful!
I was never a fan of tennis but with these books the author takes you deep into the psych of the game of how the stresses of getting a win, body fatigue, injuries and the passion involved will get the pages turning to see how Blake Harlan became the best tennis player and Andre Moreau became the best sought after artist in the world!
I laughed with them and cried ugly tears with them as they embarked on this beautiful, heartfelt and emotional journey that concluded beautifully in this book with more found family, estranged family and chosen family that played a huge part in enriching their lives!
I voluntarily received an ARC from the author and Forward PR & Marketing for an honest non biased review.
I really enjoyed returning to Blake and Andre’s story. Five years later, they’ve built a life together, but the past still has a way of resurfacing, especially when Blake is forced to confront the childhood wounds he thought he had left behind. I also enjoyed seeing how much these two understand, love, and support each other. Their relationship feels genuine and hard-earned, and watching them face their fears while figuring out what they want for their future made this story so emotional. Blake and Andre have already fought so hard to be together, and it was wonderful to see them not just surviving, but finally allowing themselves to dream and build the life they deserve. A heartfelt continuation of their story that really pulled at my heartstrings.
Apparently I don’t believe in reading a series in order because I accidentally read book three before books one and two 😂. But honestly, I still really enjoyed Coached Hearts. The story was sweet, funny, romantic, and I loved the found-family aspect. The characters were easy to get invested in and the tennis setting made it a little different from the romances I normally read. The fact that I could jump straight into book three and still enjoy the story says a lot. Now I guess I have to go backwards and read books one and two! 😂 Definitely a fun, feel-good 5-star read for me
I really enjoyed Coached Hearts! The found-family aspect was easily one of my favorite parts and gave the story so much heart. The chemistry and romance felt natural, and I loved watching the characters grow closer while navigating everything happening around them. It was sweet, emotional, funny, and had just the right amount of spice. Such a cute MM sports romance and a great addition to the series! Definitely recommend if you love found family and characters you can’t help but root for. ❤️