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Sacking the Quarterback
The golden boy of football just went bad.
Quarterback Grayson Knight has a squeaky-clean reputation in the football world. So when he's arrested for drug possession, lawyer Melissa St. James knows that something doesn't add up. It's clear he's hiding something, though he denies it. But there's one thing he can't deny--he wants Melissa.
Quarterback Grayson Knight has a squeaky-clean reputation in the football world. So when he's arrested for drug possession, lawyer Melissa St. James knows that something doesn't add up. It's clear he's hiding something, though he denies it. But there's one thing he can't deny--he wants Melissa.
144 pages, Paperback
First published September 6, 2016
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Samantha Towle
36 books11.9k followersSamantha Towle is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
A native of Hull, she lives in East Yorkshire with her husband, their son and daughter, and three large furbabies.
She is the author of contemporary romances, The Storm Series, The Revved Series, The Wardrobe Series, The Gods Series, and standalones, Trouble, When I Was Yours, The Ending I Want, Unsuitable, Under Her, River Wild, Dead Pretty, The Two Week Stand and Sacking the Quarterback which was written with James Patterson. She has also written paranormal romances, The Bringer and The Alexandra Jones Series. With over a million books sold, her titles have appeared in countless bestseller lists, and are currently translated into ten languages.
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A native of Hull, she lives in East Yorkshire with her husband, their son and daughter, and three large furbabies.
She is the author of contemporary romances, The Storm Series, The Revved Series, The Wardrobe Series, The Gods Series, and standalones, Trouble, When I Was Yours, The Ending I Want, Unsuitable, Under Her, River Wild, Dead Pretty, The Two Week Stand and Sacking the Quarterback which was written with James Patterson. She has also written paranormal romances, The Bringer and The Alexandra Jones Series. With over a million books sold, her titles have appeared in countless bestseller lists, and are currently translated into ten languages.
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September 7, 2016
*****FOUR STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
Sacking The Quarterback was a super quick and steamy read. Samantha Towle is one of my “go to” authors and when I saw that she was writing a romance involving an NFL Quarterback, well I knew that I just had to get my hands on this one. The story is co-written with James Patterson and fans of Samantha will be able to distinguish between the writing styles. I didn’t fully start to enjoy this one until the latter half of the story.
Melissa St James is an up and coming Assistant State Attorney in Miami. She has just been assigned the biggest case of her career. NFL Quarterback, Grayson Knight has been arrested for possession of drugs. Her boss wants her to make sure to make an example out of Grayson and that he gets the most severe sentencing. When these two meet, the attraction is palpable and there’s something about Grayson’s behavior that has Mel questioning his guilt.
Mel is determined to get to the bottom of the story because there is no way her conscience will allow her to send an innocent man to prison. As Grayson and Mel begin to spend more time together their attraction grows deeper. I did find it to be a case of insta-love, but then again we are dealing with a pretty short novella!!
The steam is what made this an enjoyable read for me. If you’re a fan of Ms.Towle, then you know she can deliver on that front!!
Sacking The Quarterback is available now!!
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{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
Sacking The Quarterback was a super quick and steamy read. Samantha Towle is one of my “go to” authors and when I saw that she was writing a romance involving an NFL Quarterback, well I knew that I just had to get my hands on this one. The story is co-written with James Patterson and fans of Samantha will be able to distinguish between the writing styles. I didn’t fully start to enjoy this one until the latter half of the story.
Melissa St James is an up and coming Assistant State Attorney in Miami. She has just been assigned the biggest case of her career. NFL Quarterback, Grayson Knight has been arrested for possession of drugs. Her boss wants her to make sure to make an example out of Grayson and that he gets the most severe sentencing. When these two meet, the attraction is palpable and there’s something about Grayson’s behavior that has Mel questioning his guilt.
Mel is determined to get to the bottom of the story because there is no way her conscience will allow her to send an innocent man to prison. As Grayson and Mel begin to spend more time together their attraction grows deeper. I did find it to be a case of insta-love, but then again we are dealing with a pretty short novella!!
The steam is what made this an enjoyable read for me. If you’re a fan of Ms.Towle, then you know she can deliver on that front!!
Sacking The Quarterback is available now!!
AMAZON US: http://amzn.to/2bP6FvM
September 5, 2016
4 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)
Melissa St. James is a gorgeous 31 yr. old hard working, successful assistant state attorney in Miami. She is dedicated to her career & wants to become the state attorney by the time she's 35. She puts criminals behind bars & doesn't have time for relationships, attachments, or much of a personal life.
Everything changes when she is sent to the police station because a superstar NFL football player is arrested. Her boss wants her to make an example of the star quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. Their golden boy Grayson Knight. With his fame & money he is considered untouchable. This high profile case could define her career, but Melissa questions if he's innocent. Things don't add up & she is seeing holes in his story.
As Melissa continues to question Grayson there is an undeniable attraction between them she keeps trying to ignore. He flirts & clearly is interested in her, but she knows he's extremely off limits. She wants him, but can't have him. It would be career suicide. Yet, as their chemistry ignites, & their connection grows, she can't seem to stay away.
-"I've never wanted anyone the way I want you, Mel."
-It feels so good and so right when I'm with you.
Suddenly this man is someone important to Mel & she finds herself wanting to defend him, & prove his innocence. Things heat up between this forbidden couple & it gets pretty delicious! Once they give in to their desires, they can't get enough of one another. This was a hot, sexy short read. I really enjoyed this one!
(ARC provided by author)
Melissa St. James is a gorgeous 31 yr. old hard working, successful assistant state attorney in Miami. She is dedicated to her career & wants to become the state attorney by the time she's 35. She puts criminals behind bars & doesn't have time for relationships, attachments, or much of a personal life.
Everything changes when she is sent to the police station because a superstar NFL football player is arrested. Her boss wants her to make an example of the star quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. Their golden boy Grayson Knight. With his fame & money he is considered untouchable. This high profile case could define her career, but Melissa questions if he's innocent. Things don't add up & she is seeing holes in his story.
As Melissa continues to question Grayson there is an undeniable attraction between them she keeps trying to ignore. He flirts & clearly is interested in her, but she knows he's extremely off limits. She wants him, but can't have him. It would be career suicide. Yet, as their chemistry ignites, & their connection grows, she can't seem to stay away.
-"I've never wanted anyone the way I want you, Mel."
-It feels so good and so right when I'm with you.
Suddenly this man is someone important to Mel & she finds herself wanting to defend him, & prove his innocence. Things heat up between this forbidden couple & it gets pretty delicious! Once they give in to their desires, they can't get enough of one another. This was a hot, sexy short read. I really enjoyed this one!
October 19, 2016
Quick, fun book.
September 6, 2016
3.5 SEXY STARS*****
(ARC provided by the author via Netgalley)
Short but super sexy, Sacking The Quarterback delivers one hell of a good time. This is a sports theme romance, where two people from completely opposite worlds collide in one sensual tale that will tackle your senses, and leave you breathless.
Grayson Knight is the golden boy of football; the star quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. His whole life has been about football, working hard to earn his place in the NFL. Unfortunately for him, trouble comes knocking one night, and it might tarnish his clean reputation.
Melissa knows who Grayson Knight is, I mean; any woman in this planet knows that he is one of the hottest man in football. What she never expected was to find herself building a case against him, and since she is the assistant for the district's attorney, she has to get to the bottom of the situation and find out how exactly this golden boy ended up in jail for drug possession.
Even though Melissa and Grayson start off the wrong foot, the sexual tension between them is through the roof. Melissa can tell that there's something Grayson is not telling her about the case, and she really wants to help him, but he's not making it easy on her. Not only is he withholding information, but he also keeps flirting heavily with her, and c'mon! there's only so much a girl's ovaries can take.
How long before Melissa caves into the temptation? Will she risk loosing her career by getting involve with Grayson?
Read this sexy story and find out...
I really enjoyed the plot, the characters and the writing style. A quick read, full of sexy times, that I'm sure anybody would enjoy.
(ARC provided by the author via Netgalley)
Short but super sexy, Sacking The Quarterback delivers one hell of a good time. This is a sports theme romance, where two people from completely opposite worlds collide in one sensual tale that will tackle your senses, and leave you breathless.
Grayson Knight is the golden boy of football; the star quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. His whole life has been about football, working hard to earn his place in the NFL. Unfortunately for him, trouble comes knocking one night, and it might tarnish his clean reputation.
Melissa knows who Grayson Knight is, I mean; any woman in this planet knows that he is one of the hottest man in football. What she never expected was to find herself building a case against him, and since she is the assistant for the district's attorney, she has to get to the bottom of the situation and find out how exactly this golden boy ended up in jail for drug possession.
Even though Melissa and Grayson start off the wrong foot, the sexual tension between them is through the roof. Melissa can tell that there's something Grayson is not telling her about the case, and she really wants to help him, but he's not making it easy on her. Not only is he withholding information, but he also keeps flirting heavily with her, and c'mon! there's only so much a girl's ovaries can take.
How long before Melissa caves into the temptation? Will she risk loosing her career by getting involve with Grayson?
Read this sexy story and find out...
I really enjoyed the plot, the characters and the writing style. A quick read, full of sexy times, that I'm sure anybody would enjoy.
October 17, 2016
3,5 Sexy Stars.
Grayson is one of the NFL golden stars. Everyone knows him and everyone loves him and so far he’s been having a really clean image… until he’s arrested for drug possession. Melissa is the assistant attorney responsible for his case, and something feels off. She doesn’t understand how a person that never did anything illegal suddenly gets caught in the middle of a big crime. She feels like he’s hiding something and in the search of finding the truth she gets to know the man behind the public football legend. And she begins to fall for him…
This was a very steamy and definitely addictive story about a lawyer and a football player and you know how much I like my sports guys). The problem for me was how short the story was which killed the “mystery” pretty soon into the story. And since the length of the book is on the short side, their relationship started and developed pretty quickly, which killed the romance a little bit. Other than that, was still a good reading and if you like sports romance (or if you’re a fan of Samantha Towle), you should probably read it.
Rating: 3,5 Stars.
Steam: Hot.
Sensible Subjects:
Love Triangle:
Cheating:
HEA:
Grayson is one of the NFL golden stars. Everyone knows him and everyone loves him and so far he’s been having a really clean image… until he’s arrested for drug possession. Melissa is the assistant attorney responsible for his case, and something feels off. She doesn’t understand how a person that never did anything illegal suddenly gets caught in the middle of a big crime. She feels like he’s hiding something and in the search of finding the truth she gets to know the man behind the public football legend. And she begins to fall for him…
This was a very steamy and definitely addictive story about a lawyer and a football player and you know how much I like my sports guys). The problem for me was how short the story was which killed the “mystery” pretty soon into the story. And since the length of the book is on the short side, their relationship started and developed pretty quickly, which killed the romance a little bit. Other than that, was still a good reading and if you like sports romance (or if you’re a fan of Samantha Towle), you should probably read it.
Rating: 3,5 Stars.
Steam: Hot.
Sensible Subjects:
Love Triangle:
Cheating:
HEA:
February 10, 2017
This was just an okay read for me, I found it very predictable and the instant love was annoying and the H and h were just blah I felt no connection with them.
This is why this is a short review I cannot be bothered.
It was a quick read ideal as a filler as I am waiting for a new release to arrive on my kindle.
This is why this is a short review I cannot be bothered.
It was a quick read ideal as a filler as I am waiting for a new release to arrive on my kindle.
August 29, 2016
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.
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Sacking the Quarterback was a hot little quickie and a good bit of fun though you definitely need to suspend reality when you dive into the world of Melisa and Grayson. The abrasive assistant state attorney and the arrogant yet charismatic football player she's got up on a drug charge. Though something about the case isn't sitting quite right with Melissa.
It took me a little bit to warm up to both Melissa and Grayson. Bitchy, stubborn, not totally up on all things ethical. Yeah they took a bit to warm up to. But they did win me over as she slowly pulled the truth behind his charges out of him. Their relationship wasn't at all realistic because seriously them getting chummy when she's the attorney for the state and he's up on charges? Eh. No. But I enjoyed them together once they got past their early moments.
It was a fun one watching the two dance around each other and then deal with the fall out of what was really going on with his case. It's not overly fleshed out and some bits will have you shaking your head going 'yeah, no, that's not really how it would work' but it's one I couldn't put down. So a 3- 3.5 for entertainment even if not realistic.
January 8, 2018
It was an okay read.
But not quite what I expected from Samantha Towle...
It lacked that pent up angsty thrill I m used to reading in her books, and everything just went on in an 'insta-mode' that just wasnt enough for me to develop anything more for the characters or the story.
But, Samantha does write 'passion and tension' well, so that kinda heightened the rating.😉
But not quite what I expected from Samantha Towle...
It lacked that pent up angsty thrill I m used to reading in her books, and everything just went on in an 'insta-mode' that just wasnt enough for me to develop anything more for the characters or the story.
But, Samantha does write 'passion and tension' well, so that kinda heightened the rating.😉
January 9, 2017
3.75 stars!
April 30, 2018
This was short and sweet airplane read.
Melissa is the assistant DA called in to prosecute Grayson, a Miami Dolphin quarterback who has been caught with drugs in a night club.
There is ridiculous chemistry between them and aside from that, Mel does not believe he is telling the truth. All signs point to something dodgy going on and she is determined to figure it out.
The closer she gets to the truth, the closer she is getting to Grayson, something she has never done before but her body seems to be ruling her hormones and things get hot & steamy...
Melissa is the assistant DA called in to prosecute Grayson, a Miami Dolphin quarterback who has been caught with drugs in a night club.
There is ridiculous chemistry between them and aside from that, Mel does not believe he is telling the truth. All signs point to something dodgy going on and she is determined to figure it out.
The closer she gets to the truth, the closer she is getting to Grayson, something she has never done before but her body seems to be ruling her hormones and things get hot & steamy...
October 16, 2016
I'm noticing a trend in how I react to Towle books. I'll give you a hint. It has something to do with the rating.
Brace yourself for quotes (only two, because I couldn't be bothered with more) and mocking commentary.
"I always want to kiss you. I have from the first moment I saw you."
So, like, you mean since yesterday?
"I'm the assistant state [attorney on]--"
"I know," he snaps, "you've already told me a hundred times."
I KNOW THE FEELING, DUDE. For a book that is only a hundred pages, a short little novella, I think there's probably at least two hundred words dedicated to that phrase alone. "Assistant state attorney". Over and over and over again.
If this had been full length it would've landed in the DNF pile. Not for me.
Brace yourself for quotes (only two, because I couldn't be bothered with more) and mocking commentary.
"I always want to kiss you. I have from the first moment I saw you."
So, like, you mean since yesterday?
"I'm the assistant state [attorney on]--"
"I know," he snaps, "you've already told me a hundred times."
I KNOW THE FEELING, DUDE. For a book that is only a hundred pages, a short little novella, I think there's probably at least two hundred words dedicated to that phrase alone. "Assistant state attorney". Over and over and over again.
If this had been full length it would've landed in the DNF pile. Not for me.
September 20, 2016
This had the potential to be so much more! I understand that this is a short story, but it's missing a huge element any good story needs: believability. This is an example of what realists would label idealistic - at best. I found it completely all-over-the-place, and waaaaay too fucking idealistic to ever occur in the real world. Everything goes wrong, but suddenly all the kinks work themselves out in the snap of a finger? Right, even dreams don't work that way.
September 11, 2016
This is a novella, so yeah, it was way too short... I wanted more.
February 6, 2017
I really really enjoyed this book. I don't read very many romance books and for me the shorter format really works. For me it's an enjoyable hour in another world, without too many extras.
June 25, 2017
2.5*
Melissa, the assistant state attorney, is tasked with throwing the book at Grayson. Grayson is arrested for drug possession. Grayson just happens to be the star player for the NFL. Melissa, the assistant state attorney, and Grayson are just HAWT for each other. Of course they are!
I liked that Melissa, the assistant state attorney, was driven and smart. I didn't like how she was "struck dumb" by the hot guy. I didn't appreciate how willing she was to put her career on the line for a guy she just met. Neither character had much depth. Overall, not as bad as it was when I first started. Nice little plot with the brother, the cartel, and Melissa, the assistant state attorney's, boss. But then, as it usually does in Romance Land, everything works out just fine.
I was nice and rounded up for Goodreads. I probably should have rounded down for all the times I was reminded that Melissa was the assistant state attorney. Keeping in theme with the book, I made sure to throw out plenty of reminders! Just in case.
Melissa, the assistant state attorney, is tasked with throwing the book at Grayson. Grayson is arrested for drug possession. Grayson just happens to be the star player for the NFL. Melissa, the assistant state attorney, and Grayson are just HAWT for each other. Of course they are!
I liked that Melissa, the assistant state attorney, was driven and smart. I didn't like how she was "struck dumb" by the hot guy. I didn't appreciate how willing she was to put her career on the line for a guy she just met. Neither character had much depth. Overall, not as bad as it was when I first started. Nice little plot with the brother, the cartel, and Melissa, the assistant state attorney's, boss. But then, as it usually does in Romance Land, everything works out just fine.
I was nice and rounded up for Goodreads. I probably should have rounded down for all the times I was reminded that Melissa was the assistant state attorney. Keeping in theme with the book, I made sure to throw out plenty of reminders! Just in case.
March 30, 2017
Rated 4.5 "Ballsy" Stars
A little bit short but I was still ultimately satisfied.
This story includes a bit of lawyer strategy, a few niiice Football tips demonstrated, one tough kickass attorney, a couple crooked officials, an extremely hunky Quarterback, a very unsuspecting romance, a mixed up younger brother, a loyal ex boyfriend, the DEA, some seriously under the cover time (or elsewhere), a protective family, justice served, and what could turn into LOVE SWEET LOVE.
For one thing, I love everything Football stories! Yay! Short stories are okay, but I much prefer full length novels. I wholeheartedly approved of the suspense in it.
So for me, it was a win win, with a side of ten touchdowns! Case closed.
A little bit short but I was still ultimately satisfied.
This story includes a bit of lawyer strategy, a few niiice Football tips demonstrated, one tough kickass attorney, a couple crooked officials, an extremely hunky Quarterback, a very unsuspecting romance, a mixed up younger brother, a loyal ex boyfriend, the DEA, some seriously under the cover time (or elsewhere), a protective family, justice served, and what could turn into LOVE SWEET LOVE.
For one thing, I love everything Football stories! Yay! Short stories are okay, but I much prefer full length novels. I wholeheartedly approved of the suspense in it.
So for me, it was a win win, with a side of ten touchdowns! Case closed.
December 19, 2016
This was a good story about a star athlete who takes the drug rap for his brother the dealer. On the woman he falls in love with who happens to be his prosecutor in the case. There is a forward by James Patterson.
April 7, 2017
3.5 stars
December 18, 2017
This is the 1st book I read by Samantha Towle. This book's story line was really good. I really liked the hot & steamy scenes. I liked Grayson's character. I felt bad for Grayson. I really liked Melissa's character. I really liked the ending.
December 19, 2016
La verdad es que lo encontré sumamente poco realista. Okay, tienes a Melissa, abogada, asistente del fiscal, que básicamente en su vida tiene su carrera y ya. Adora su carrera y es lo más importante que tiene. Es por eso que se encuentra a las tres de la mañana en una comisaría, porque arrestaron a Grayson Knight, el quarterback estrella de no sé qué equipo. ¿Por qué? Posesión de droga, junto con microtráfico.
Hasta aquí, podría decirse que es un tanto realista. Pero de ahí mete amor a primera vista, una vinculación entre ambos personajes en circunstancias rígidas y poco factibles. Y la cosa empeora, porque después de un par de días, Melissa está dispuesta a dejarlo todo por él. Por un hombre que acaba de conocer.
Hasta aquí, podría decirse que es un tanto realista. Pero de ahí mete amor a primera vista, una vinculación entre ambos personajes en circunstancias rígidas y poco factibles. Y la cosa empeora, porque después de un par de días, Melissa está dispuesta a dejarlo todo por él. Por un hombre que acaba de conocer.
August 28, 2017
Was so looking forward to a new book by Samantha Towle but this was mostly a miss for me. The storyline was clichéd and not well done in my opinion. I know this is fiction but Mel's character was a little unbelievable in her actions. I couldn't relate to her in the position as a state attorney and I was quite frankly a little disappointed, but then "The Mighty Storm" also by this author is one of my absolute favorite books and I tend to be more critical of authors that I know can write a really great book. I guess I just expected more from this book.
However I read the whole book it was just not a fave. Sorry for the rambling review.
However I read the whole book it was just not a fave. Sorry for the rambling review.
December 19, 2017
When quarterback Grayson Knight gets arrested, the assistant State Attorney, Melissa St. James, is more than he bargained for. There’s no denying the chemistry between them, but is there more to the story than Grayson is letting on? Can she uncover the truth of what is going on without giving in to her desire for Grayson and destroying her career?
A short, sweet, and sexy story mixed with some good tension and excitement.
A short, sweet, and sexy story mixed with some good tension and excitement.
December 16, 2016
This is a really quick read. I was surprised by how thoroughly the story was told in a little over a hundred pages. I would've loved to read something from the male point of view, otherwise the story was great!
September 12, 2016
I love Samantha Towle, but this book was kind of stupid :(
September 16, 2017
Fifty more pages and this would have been 5 stars! Great story but under-developed. The characters Melissa, Grayson and even Matt are terrific; the suspense page-turning, but just way too short!
August 21, 2020
I thought this book was very well done and different then what I was expecting. I thought it was nice to have a backstory to the romance going on in the book as well. I will definitely be checking out more books by this author!
September 16, 2016
What a spicy, quick read!! I love Samantha Towle and her style of writing! When I read the blurb on this one, I knew I had to read it! It is co-written with James Patterson and you could see his input. The styles mesh and I loved their finish product!
Melissa, Mel, is the assistant state attorney living in Miami. She's biding her time till she can be the next state attorney by working over and above what's expected of her. When the biggest case of her career lands in her lap, she tackles it with gusto. NFL quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, Grayson Knight, has just been arrested for drug possession. Mel's boss wants to make an example of the star QB so he wants Mel to "throw the book at him"!
When these two meet, sparks fly-no leap, from the pages! Talk about a connection! Whew! Then after talking about the events that took place and the charges, Mel's intuition is telling her Grayson is not being truthful with her. With his money and star status, she questions why he would lie when he has so much to lose. She is bound and determined to get to the bottom of it.
As Mel works the story and questions Grayson further, their attraction to each other becomes unable to resist. She can't seem to stay away and he definitely doesn't want her to. She is torn because she wants him, but it is unethical because of her job. She finds herself at a crossroads when her need to defend his innocence becomes paramount.
This was a sexy, sizzling read! They literally could not get enough of each other-like their next breath depended on it! It was so well written it was believable! Since this is a short story, things happen quickly but I didn't feel rushed to believe what was happening between them! Love at first sight! I have to say I finished it nearly in one sitting because I didn't want to put it down! The story was intriguing and the spiciness was the icing on the cake! Very enjoyable!
5 stars/4 flames
This book was gifted to me by the Jeep Diva for the express purpose of an honest review. The rating and review are solely my opinion and in no way was I compensated.
Melissa, Mel, is the assistant state attorney living in Miami. She's biding her time till she can be the next state attorney by working over and above what's expected of her. When the biggest case of her career lands in her lap, she tackles it with gusto. NFL quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, Grayson Knight, has just been arrested for drug possession. Mel's boss wants to make an example of the star QB so he wants Mel to "throw the book at him"!
When these two meet, sparks fly-no leap, from the pages! Talk about a connection! Whew! Then after talking about the events that took place and the charges, Mel's intuition is telling her Grayson is not being truthful with her. With his money and star status, she questions why he would lie when he has so much to lose. She is bound and determined to get to the bottom of it.
As Mel works the story and questions Grayson further, their attraction to each other becomes unable to resist. She can't seem to stay away and he definitely doesn't want her to. She is torn because she wants him, but it is unethical because of her job. She finds herself at a crossroads when her need to defend his innocence becomes paramount.
This was a sexy, sizzling read! They literally could not get enough of each other-like their next breath depended on it! It was so well written it was believable! Since this is a short story, things happen quickly but I didn't feel rushed to believe what was happening between them! Love at first sight! I have to say I finished it nearly in one sitting because I didn't want to put it down! The story was intriguing and the spiciness was the icing on the cake! Very enjoyable!
5 stars/4 flames
This book was gifted to me by the Jeep Diva for the express purpose of an honest review. The rating and review are solely my opinion and in no way was I compensated.
September 6, 2016
Assistant State Attorney Melissa St. James has a job to do and she does it exceptionally well. It’s up to her to make sure that the bad guys are held accountable for their crimes. No amount of money or fame could ever cloud her judgement. At least that’s what she thought before she met Grayson Knight.
Grayson is not only the quarterback for the revered Miami Dolphins but now he’s also a suspected criminal. He’s been arrested while in possession of enough drugs to keep all of South Beach in quite a haze.
Melissa has been ordered to throw the book at him but something about his story just isn’t making sense. Will she be about to uncover the truth before the desire that rages between them destroys everything?
“You’re smiling,” he says, as he reaches me, moving back between my legs. He slides his hands around my waist.
“I am.”
“I like when you smile.”
Then he lifts me, and instinctively I wrap my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck. He starts walking through the kitchen.
“Where are we going?” I ask.
His smiling eyes meet mine. “To my bed, so I can make you smile some more.”
Sacking The Quarterback is a bite size shooting star from the one and only Samantha Towle! She once again gives us an expertly fashioned sweet bad boy in Grayson Knight and a strong and independent heroine in Melissa.
The characters share a chemistry that is instantly fierce and their story quickly races right to your heart. And it all comes together to make the perfect way to heat up a late summer afternoon…
Grayson is not only the quarterback for the revered Miami Dolphins but now he’s also a suspected criminal. He’s been arrested while in possession of enough drugs to keep all of South Beach in quite a haze.
Melissa has been ordered to throw the book at him but something about his story just isn’t making sense. Will she be about to uncover the truth before the desire that rages between them destroys everything?
“You’re smiling,” he says, as he reaches me, moving back between my legs. He slides his hands around my waist.
“I am.”
“I like when you smile.”
Then he lifts me, and instinctively I wrap my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck. He starts walking through the kitchen.
“Where are we going?” I ask.
His smiling eyes meet mine. “To my bed, so I can make you smile some more.”
Sacking The Quarterback is a bite size shooting star from the one and only Samantha Towle! She once again gives us an expertly fashioned sweet bad boy in Grayson Knight and a strong and independent heroine in Melissa.
The characters share a chemistry that is instantly fierce and their story quickly races right to your heart. And it all comes together to make the perfect way to heat up a late summer afternoon…
November 23, 2016
Sacking the Quarterback
The Characters:
Melissa St. James in the beginning is a career minded young lawyer with drive and motivation. Somewhere along the week or so this book covers this all changes. She is still motivated but her goals/priorities change.
Grayson Knight star athlete and all around boy next door trying to keep his family safe.
The Story:
Something about this book has left me… unsettled. I think it’s the way Mel changes throughout the story. Everything happens so quickly that it doesn’t feel… organic. I think the introduction to “the cartel” also didn’t really fit in the story line. It felt forced to add drama and a plot. I think we could have chosen another obstacle for the characters to overcome in such a short format.
Overall I can’t say I didn’t enjoy reading this but it definitely had some flaws that reduced my enjoyment. (I hope that makes sense.)
Score Card:
Random Thoughts:
2.5 Stars
The Characters:
Melissa St. James in the beginning is a career minded young lawyer with drive and motivation. Somewhere along the week or so this book covers this all changes. She is still motivated but her goals/priorities change.
Grayson Knight star athlete and all around boy next door trying to keep his family safe.
The Story:
Something about this book has left me… unsettled. I think it’s the way Mel changes throughout the story. Everything happens so quickly that it doesn’t feel… organic. I think the introduction to “the cartel” also didn’t really fit in the story line. It felt forced to add drama and a plot. I think we could have chosen another obstacle for the characters to overcome in such a short format.
Overall I can’t say I didn’t enjoy reading this but it definitely had some flaws that reduced my enjoyment. (I hope that makes sense.)
Score Card:
Random Thoughts:
2.5 Stars
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