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Rush
Priscilla Winslow has a mouth that spits fiery sarcasm faster than I can throw a touchdown. But I’ve wanted her ever since I saw her in that Bo Peep outfit on Halloween. Yep, I’m a sheep who will follow that little hottie anywhere. There’s one problem…she hates me. Just because we ended up in jail and quite possibly ruined both our futures...
They’re changing the rules…
College Quarterback, Preston Rush is living the dream. He’s leading his team to the National Championship and days away from earning a ‘first round draft pick’ label. When he meets Little Bo Peep at a Halloween party, he thinks he’s scored big. Instead, he wakes up in a jail cell with the corseted beauty. Because of him, she’s in trouble and when he discovers her true identity, he realizes, his nightmare is just beginning.
The always shooting for perfection Priscilla Winslow can’t believe her good deed has cost her soccer career. Even though she knows it isn’t Preston’s fault, she can’t forgive him for the disaster that is her life. She just wishes her damn body would get the message. Every time she sees him, it’s all she can do not to kiss him.
When everything crashes down around him, Preston will have to decide if doing the right thing is worth losing it all.
They’re changing the rules…
College Quarterback, Preston Rush is living the dream. He’s leading his team to the National Championship and days away from earning a ‘first round draft pick’ label. When he meets Little Bo Peep at a Halloween party, he thinks he’s scored big. Instead, he wakes up in a jail cell with the corseted beauty. Because of him, she’s in trouble and when he discovers her true identity, he realizes, his nightmare is just beginning.
The always shooting for perfection Priscilla Winslow can’t believe her good deed has cost her soccer career. Even though she knows it isn’t Preston’s fault, she can’t forgive him for the disaster that is her life. She just wishes her damn body would get the message. Every time she sees him, it’s all she can do not to kiss him.
When everything crashes down around him, Preston will have to decide if doing the right thing is worth losing it all.
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Shae Ross
4 books392 followersShae Ross grew up in Ferndale, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University and continued her education at Detroit College of Law. Prior to 2014, she spent the majority of her career practicing corporate law and engaged in entrepreneurial ventures.
After having too many stressful days at the office, Shae began to pursue her lifelong dream of writing and signed a contract with Entangled Publishing. She loves strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes who deliver stories filled with sass, smarts and sizzle.
After having too many stressful days at the office, Shae began to pursue her lifelong dream of writing and signed a contract with Entangled Publishing. She loves strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes who deliver stories filled with sass, smarts and sizzle.
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April 26, 2016
***4 "Slow/Rush" stars***
This was my first book by Shae Ross and it won't be the last...
I liked so much this story and i had such a great time while i was reading it!!!
I laughed, i cried, i got excited, i got mad and i just couldn't put the book down!!!
The heroes were such lovely, crazy and kind creatures at the same time and this compination was mouth watering!!!
But let me tell you more about Preston Rush, the star QB and Priscilla Winslow, the captain of the woman soccer team and their unbelievable story...
Priscilla was forced by her bestie to attend a Halloween party in some bar outside the campus...
The worst part is that her little sister stole her costume and she was forced to walk around with that awful Little Bo Peep costume...
The highlight of her day was the flirting in the bathroom with a hottie (She supposed!) with Chewbacca costume...
The things got perplexed when after that meeting, she found herself involved to a fight between Chew and two pirates and in order to help him, she jumped between them...
The next thing she knows is that she is on jail and that Chewbacca is actually Preston Rush, the star QB of the college...
The man that she despises because of his status... He is like a God around campus and nobody give attention to any other athlete than the football players... And the worst thing is that she is drawn toward him like a butterfly drawn toward the light... and at the same time, she is hating him, and that's because of him, she got herself in big trouble and her soccer career is in big danger...
"Something about him unsettles me -he hadn't just disrupted my soccer game, he's disrupted my ability to process the world the was I used to. When I'm with him, I don't think the same, I don't breathe the same... I don't even hear my name the same, when he speaks it."
Preston is not a saint, but he is not who Priscilla think that he is...
He had worked very hard to come here and he doesn't need those kind of distractions as Priscilla in his life, but damn, he can't seem to stay away from her...
But she seems to hating him and she is so mad at him and when he realised the reasons why she is so mad at him, he just want to help her...
But will he be able to make that happen when he's got something to hide as well???
"I may have been willing to risk my own neck for the last three years, but now that my problems have involved her, there's no way I'm going to let her take the fall. I'm going to fix this mess if it kills me -or worse, if it kills my football career."
And what is going to happen between them since they have to work together for a common goal???
Will they be able to ignore the attraction between them???
Or will they aloud to themselves to be together???
But what will happen with all those secrets that are standing between them???
Will they end them or will they make them stronger???
"I may not have shared the whole truth of my circumstances, but I've shared the truth that I know in my heart -In my heart she's mine and I'm hers."
Preston wasn't the usual type of jock, even though that he seemed to be one of them...
In his freshman year, he got himself in trouble and from that moment he devoted himself to help others with similar problems...
He was having his own family problems and the only thing that he wanted was to finally fulfill his dreams in order to make his family's life better...
Priscilla was a distraction from those goals, but he couldn't ignore her and the problems that she had because of him... Except that, even though that he didn't want to, she was starting to become important to him and his heart....
"That girl sounds like trouble, and you don't have to be the hero."
"I'm not trying to be the hero. I'm just trying not to be a self-absorbed asshole."
"It's not like you to put anything in front of football, not like you to take risks."
"I've never had anything worth the risk until now."
Priscilla was so sassy, at times funny and she was so devoted in her sport... She was so determined to succeed and nothing could stop her for her goals... But Preston's presence ruined her soccer carreer and she was devastated....
And then she got angry when she realised that she was the only one who had to face the consequences of their actions...
And then she became aggressive... I have to admit that she was hilarious when she was mad with Preston...
And even though that she would preffer to die than become another one from those girls that would thrown themselves in the QB's legs, she couldn't supress her rising feelings for him, especially when she started to see inside his wonderful and kind soul....
"It used to be so easy to keep a tight lock on the gate of my emotions, but it's like I lost the key when i met him."
Priscilla and Preston were such a wonderful couple....
There was intensity between them and they were fitting so good together...
They had lots of obstacles to overcome, but if they could stick together everything were possible...
"Out time is now. You're the past, present, and future I want most, Priscilla, and I'd start a million days over for you."
As for the secondary characters???
I loved Jace and Marcus, as Carson and Priscilla's big brother...
They were all of them so supportive and wonderful persons...
If you're enjoying college romances with not only man athletes, but woman athletes as well with a big amount of fun and adventure, this is one book that you should try...
***ARC kindly provided via NetGalley for the exchange of an honest review***
This was my first book by Shae Ross and it won't be the last...
I liked so much this story and i had such a great time while i was reading it!!!
I laughed, i cried, i got excited, i got mad and i just couldn't put the book down!!!
The heroes were such lovely, crazy and kind creatures at the same time and this compination was mouth watering!!!
But let me tell you more about Preston Rush, the star QB and Priscilla Winslow, the captain of the woman soccer team and their unbelievable story...
Priscilla was forced by her bestie to attend a Halloween party in some bar outside the campus...
The worst part is that her little sister stole her costume and she was forced to walk around with that awful Little Bo Peep costume...
The highlight of her day was the flirting in the bathroom with a hottie (She supposed!) with Chewbacca costume...
The things got perplexed when after that meeting, she found herself involved to a fight between Chew and two pirates and in order to help him, she jumped between them...
The next thing she knows is that she is on jail and that Chewbacca is actually Preston Rush, the star QB of the college...
The man that she despises because of his status... He is like a God around campus and nobody give attention to any other athlete than the football players... And the worst thing is that she is drawn toward him like a butterfly drawn toward the light... and at the same time, she is hating him, and that's because of him, she got herself in big trouble and her soccer career is in big danger...
"Something about him unsettles me -he hadn't just disrupted my soccer game, he's disrupted my ability to process the world the was I used to. When I'm with him, I don't think the same, I don't breathe the same... I don't even hear my name the same, when he speaks it."
Preston is not a saint, but he is not who Priscilla think that he is...
He had worked very hard to come here and he doesn't need those kind of distractions as Priscilla in his life, but damn, he can't seem to stay away from her...
But she seems to hating him and she is so mad at him and when he realised the reasons why she is so mad at him, he just want to help her...
But will he be able to make that happen when he's got something to hide as well???
"I may have been willing to risk my own neck for the last three years, but now that my problems have involved her, there's no way I'm going to let her take the fall. I'm going to fix this mess if it kills me -or worse, if it kills my football career."
And what is going to happen between them since they have to work together for a common goal???
Will they be able to ignore the attraction between them???
Or will they aloud to themselves to be together???
But what will happen with all those secrets that are standing between them???
Will they end them or will they make them stronger???
"I may not have shared the whole truth of my circumstances, but I've shared the truth that I know in my heart -In my heart she's mine and I'm hers."
Preston wasn't the usual type of jock, even though that he seemed to be one of them...
In his freshman year, he got himself in trouble and from that moment he devoted himself to help others with similar problems...
He was having his own family problems and the only thing that he wanted was to finally fulfill his dreams in order to make his family's life better...
Priscilla was a distraction from those goals, but he couldn't ignore her and the problems that she had because of him... Except that, even though that he didn't want to, she was starting to become important to him and his heart....
"That girl sounds like trouble, and you don't have to be the hero."
"I'm not trying to be the hero. I'm just trying not to be a self-absorbed asshole."
"It's not like you to put anything in front of football, not like you to take risks."
"I've never had anything worth the risk until now."
Priscilla was so sassy, at times funny and she was so devoted in her sport... She was so determined to succeed and nothing could stop her for her goals... But Preston's presence ruined her soccer carreer and she was devastated....
And then she got angry when she realised that she was the only one who had to face the consequences of their actions...
And then she became aggressive... I have to admit that she was hilarious when she was mad with Preston...
And even though that she would preffer to die than become another one from those girls that would thrown themselves in the QB's legs, she couldn't supress her rising feelings for him, especially when she started to see inside his wonderful and kind soul....
"It used to be so easy to keep a tight lock on the gate of my emotions, but it's like I lost the key when i met him."
Priscilla and Preston were such a wonderful couple....
There was intensity between them and they were fitting so good together...
They had lots of obstacles to overcome, but if they could stick together everything were possible...
"Out time is now. You're the past, present, and future I want most, Priscilla, and I'd start a million days over for you."
As for the secondary characters???
I loved Jace and Marcus, as Carson and Priscilla's big brother...
They were all of them so supportive and wonderful persons...
If you're enjoying college romances with not only man athletes, but woman athletes as well with a big amount of fun and adventure, this is one book that you should try...
***ARC kindly provided via NetGalley for the exchange of an honest review***
July 31, 2017
3 Stars
Overall Opinion: I think I was expecting more from this one tbh. It has been on my tbr list for a while, because those that follow me know that I love a college football story! I just never could pull the trigger with the higher price it was selling for. I got it now because it was on sale for $0.99 on Amazon, and I'm so happy that I didn't pay more for it! It very well could be a personal preference thing, but this was no more than "just ok" for me. The overall premise and the character's backgrounds/families were set up to be a great story, but unfortunately I felt like we just skimmed the surface of that potential. I also felt like while the H was awesome, he wasn't masculine enough for me at times. I was also left with quite a few unanswered questions at the end that bothered me. There were some laugh out loud moments and other enjoyable times though-- making this a 3 star read for me.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Priscilla and Preston's story. They meet one night in a bar in costumes and end the night in jail together. They both are student athletes so this poses a big problem for them both, but after some strings being pulled Priscilla is the only one that has any real consequences. Preston finds out, and decides to help her. The more they spend time together, the more they start feeling strong feeling towards the other and they fall in love. There is some ex and team drama, a few sexy times, and some funny moments with a crazy family...but they do get a HFN ending.
POV: This alternated between Priscilla and Preston's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. I never skimmed, and I thought it flowed well.
Instalove: No. They take a while to develop stronger feelings.
H rating: 4 stars. Preston. I liked him. He was loyal, sweet, and had a strong moral compass. I did feel like he was a little too feminine-like at times for my liking, but that wasn't always.
h rating: 3 stars. Priscilla. She was ok. I didn't hate her, and I didn't love her either.
Sadness level: Low, no tissues required.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Pretty low. They have more tension than anything. There is a few scenes that more happens, but I wouldn't necessarily say they were hot.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: Yes.
OW/OM drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: Yes
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had a cute epilogue, but it only provided closure to one small part of the story. I thought we needed some more closure to cover all the rest of the unanswered questions. I would call this a HFN ending.
How I got it: I paid the $0.99 on Amazon for it.
Safety: This one should be Safe for most readers.
Overall Opinion: I think I was expecting more from this one tbh. It has been on my tbr list for a while, because those that follow me know that I love a college football story! I just never could pull the trigger with the higher price it was selling for. I got it now because it was on sale for $0.99 on Amazon, and I'm so happy that I didn't pay more for it! It very well could be a personal preference thing, but this was no more than "just ok" for me. The overall premise and the character's backgrounds/families were set up to be a great story, but unfortunately I felt like we just skimmed the surface of that potential. I also felt like while the H was awesome, he wasn't masculine enough for me at times. I was also left with quite a few unanswered questions at the end that bothered me. There were some laugh out loud moments and other enjoyable times though-- making this a 3 star read for me.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Priscilla and Preston's story. They meet one night in a bar in costumes and end the night in jail together. They both are student athletes so this poses a big problem for them both, but after some strings being pulled Priscilla is the only one that has any real consequences. Preston finds out, and decides to help her. The more they spend time together, the more they start feeling strong feeling towards the other and they fall in love. There is some ex and team drama, a few sexy times, and some funny moments with a crazy family...but they do get a HFN ending.
POV: This alternated between Priscilla and Preston's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. I never skimmed, and I thought it flowed well.
Instalove: No. They take a while to develop stronger feelings.
H rating: 4 stars. Preston. I liked him. He was loyal, sweet, and had a strong moral compass. I did feel like he was a little too feminine-like at times for my liking, but that wasn't always.
h rating: 3 stars. Priscilla. She was ok. I didn't hate her, and I didn't love her either.
Sadness level: Low, no tissues required.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Pretty low. They have more tension than anything. There is a few scenes that more happens, but I wouldn't necessarily say they were hot.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: Yes.
OW/OM drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: Yes
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had a cute epilogue, but it only provided closure to one small part of the story. I thought we needed some more closure to cover all the rest of the unanswered questions. I would call this a HFN ending.
How I got it: I paid the $0.99 on Amazon for it.
Safety: This one should be Safe for most readers.
May 10, 2016
5 *Team Slow-Rush* Stars!!!
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I LOVED this book!
So normally, I’m real stingy when it comes to 5 stars on my reviews but Rush really worked for me. It pulled me out of my reading slump and gave me a great story. It had everything I love in a good book. It had romance, humor, chemistry, and awesome MCs.
I really liked Priscilla, she was a great h but Preston stole the show, he was just a perfect ten on the book boyfriend scale.
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The author did a great job of giving her characters vivid, vibrant voices. The plot was solid, the secondary characters (Jace, Carson, Marcus & Moses) were great and added layers to the story and insight into the MCs. The funny humor peppered throughout the book had me cracking up and the slow build up to the romance was spot on. I was rooting for both Priscilla and Preston right from the start. They were so great together. They were strong, loyal, smart and so crazy passionate on and off the field. I was pleasantly surprised by how fast and deeply I got sucked into these characters’ lives. The writing really pulls you in. I think this is one of the best sports romances I’ve read in a while!
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Loved the fact that this was a dual POV because you get inside both Preston and Priscilla’s head. Your not left guessing, its all laid out in the open. The author shows you rather than tells you whats happening. It was pretty damn addictive and I know this is a story that will stick with me for a while, its pure feel good romance. I was glued to the story from the first moment spunky Bo Peep locked eyes on her sexy wookie and all the way to that swoon worthy ending.
I was so invested in this couple’s happy ending and so happy that there was no major OM/OW drama, no cheating and the H is NOT a manwhore!!! (That needs special mention because this was the cherry on top of the awesome sundae that is Preston Rush!) Yeah, I am definitely claiming him as my new book boyfriend!!!
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After re-reading
***ARC provided for an honest review ***
I LOVED this book!
So normally, I’m real stingy when it comes to 5 stars on my reviews but Rush really worked for me. It pulled me out of my reading slump and gave me a great story. It had everything I love in a good book. It had romance, humor, chemistry, and awesome MCs.
I really liked Priscilla, she was a great h but Preston stole the show, he was just a perfect ten on the book boyfriend scale.
The author did a great job of giving her characters vivid, vibrant voices. The plot was solid, the secondary characters (Jace, Carson, Marcus & Moses) were great and added layers to the story and insight into the MCs. The funny humor peppered throughout the book had me cracking up and the slow build up to the romance was spot on. I was rooting for both Priscilla and Preston right from the start. They were so great together. They were strong, loyal, smart and so crazy passionate on and off the field. I was pleasantly surprised by how fast and deeply I got sucked into these characters’ lives. The writing really pulls you in. I think this is one of the best sports romances I’ve read in a while!
Loved the fact that this was a dual POV because you get inside both Preston and Priscilla’s head. Your not left guessing, its all laid out in the open. The author shows you rather than tells you whats happening. It was pretty damn addictive and I know this is a story that will stick with me for a while, its pure feel good romance. I was glued to the story from the first moment spunky Bo Peep locked eyes on her sexy wookie and all the way to that swoon worthy ending.
I was so invested in this couple’s happy ending and so happy that there was no major OM/OW drama, no cheating and the H is NOT a manwhore!!! (That needs special mention because this was the cherry on top of the awesome sundae that is Preston Rush!) Yeah, I am definitely claiming him as my new book boyfriend!!!
After re-reading
***ARC provided for an honest review ***
May 3, 2016
This is, IMHO, another winner by this talented author! It has a mix of angst, turmoil, humour and romance mixed with college life for a group of excellent sporting students. The story telling is great, as usual, well paced and packed with action. There are many surprises adding twists and turns to the journey to their HEA. The characters are well developed, with many secondary ones who really deserve to have their own stories in future, if only to reassure me they, too, will have a loving happy ending. Whilst honesty is supposedly the best policy, what if speaking out could cost you your chance to be a top sports person earning millions? What if not speaking out could cost the love of your life their chance at such a future? What if your family is poor and you could change that forever? Temptations, conflicting desires and worries all play important parts in this well crafted story.
Through the story the pressures on sporting students are explored as are the unexpected consequences of what were initially well intentioned actions which is how the two main characters initially met. Issues like the different treatment of athletes based on their gender, the financial temptations and manipulations, coping with family health and financial issues and so much more are included in this story. The characters are brilliantly portrayed and excellently developed, easy to relate to and empathise with. The plot focus isn’t solely on the romance, there’s a detailed plot with plenty to keep the reader turning the pages. Whilst it may well be written with new adults in mind, it works well for older readers (like me), too!
No ifs, no buts, definitely one I’ll be reading again - congratulations on another enthralling read I have no hesitation in highly recommending. I'll certainly be looking out for more by this author in future and really hope this proves to be the start of a new series.
Thanks to the publishers for gifting me an ARC of this novel, via NetGalley, in exchange for my honest review.
Through the story the pressures on sporting students are explored as are the unexpected consequences of what were initially well intentioned actions which is how the two main characters initially met. Issues like the different treatment of athletes based on their gender, the financial temptations and manipulations, coping with family health and financial issues and so much more are included in this story. The characters are brilliantly portrayed and excellently developed, easy to relate to and empathise with. The plot focus isn’t solely on the romance, there’s a detailed plot with plenty to keep the reader turning the pages. Whilst it may well be written with new adults in mind, it works well for older readers (like me), too!
No ifs, no buts, definitely one I’ll be reading again - congratulations on another enthralling read I have no hesitation in highly recommending. I'll certainly be looking out for more by this author in future and really hope this proves to be the start of a new series.
Thanks to the publishers for gifting me an ARC of this novel, via NetGalley, in exchange for my honest review.
May 21, 2016
4 stars
I came across this book on Amazon and the cover made me buy it instantly. I didn't even read the blurb. Just 1-clicked based on the cover. And it was a solid investment. I'm a sucker for sports romance. I don't know why, it just calls to me. Apparently I'm a sucker for a hot cover too, haha!!
I really enjoyed Preston and Priscilla's story. I liked that Priscilla wasn't afraid to speak her mind, and didn't let Preston get away with anything. And she pulled off Priscilla's character perfectly. It's hard to balance out a strong female lead and not make her bitchy.
I loved how she portrayed Preston too, he was a bad boy with a good heart. That's another hard feat. So if you're looking for a good sports romance I suggest you go with this one!
I came across this book on Amazon and the cover made me buy it instantly. I didn't even read the blurb. Just 1-clicked based on the cover. And it was a solid investment. I'm a sucker for sports romance. I don't know why, it just calls to me. Apparently I'm a sucker for a hot cover too, haha!!
I really enjoyed Preston and Priscilla's story. I liked that Priscilla wasn't afraid to speak her mind, and didn't let Preston get away with anything. And she pulled off Priscilla's character perfectly. It's hard to balance out a strong female lead and not make her bitchy.
I loved how she portrayed Preston too, he was a bad boy with a good heart. That's another hard feat. So if you're looking for a good sports romance I suggest you go with this one!
May 6, 2016
How wonderful! The silly smile won't leave my face after finishing this one.
This was definitely a new adult book, both our hero and heroine, Preston Rush and Priscilla Winslow, are in college, and it was definitely angsty, as is most new adult books. The difference here is that I felt Preston and Priscilla were a little more mature and smarter than most of their fictional counterparts. Their angst and struggle felt realer (is that a word?).
Preston and Priscilla are both star athletes at the university they attend. He plays football, she plays soccer. They meet one night and a drunken fight lands them both in jail. What follows shows a real problem that occurs in universities throughout our country. I was very proud of both of them for the way they handled the situation.
This was my first read by Shae Ross, but it won't be my last. I've already gotten Fearless, which is the story of Priscilla's brother Ben and his girl, Devi. I can't wait to read it. Especially if we get to see more of the Winslow family because they are down right FUNNY!
*A huge thanks to Entangled for sharing a copy of this in exchange for an honest review*
This was definitely a new adult book, both our hero and heroine, Preston Rush and Priscilla Winslow, are in college, and it was definitely angsty, as is most new adult books. The difference here is that I felt Preston and Priscilla were a little more mature and smarter than most of their fictional counterparts. Their angst and struggle felt realer (is that a word?).
Preston and Priscilla are both star athletes at the university they attend. He plays football, she plays soccer. They meet one night and a drunken fight lands them both in jail. What follows shows a real problem that occurs in universities throughout our country. I was very proud of both of them for the way they handled the situation.
This was my first read by Shae Ross, but it won't be my last. I've already gotten Fearless, which is the story of Priscilla's brother Ben and his girl, Devi. I can't wait to read it. Especially if we get to see more of the Winslow family because they are down right FUNNY!
*A huge thanks to Entangled for sharing a copy of this in exchange for an honest review*
May 9, 2016
RUSH was my first Shae Ross book and it is a testament to how well it is written that I had no idea it was part of a series until I went to write this review. It not only works just fine as a standalone—it's really, really good.
It is no easy feat to pull off an angry female while still keeping her likable, and yet, Ms. Ross has done exactly that. Priscilla is a strong, outspoken female athlete who finds herself in the position to have to fight for something that means a lot to her. She's angry—and rightfully so—but she's never mean or spiteful. She never loses sight of the fact that she's not the center of the universe. She's written in such a relatable way that you can't help but cheer for her and frankly, her outbursts and antics are hilarious and understandable. I loved this so much.
I also loved what Ms. Ross did for female collegiate sports here. I loved how Priscilla’s teammates (Jace!) rallied and fought for their place in the athletic hierarchy. These women were smart and fierce without ever—not once—feeling heavy-handed or overly dramatic. I loved the friendships and loyalty, and how the serious plot points were balanced with laugh out loud, quirky, funny moments. I just loved them. I loved this whole storyline!
As crazy as I was about how Ms. Ross portrayed the female athletes, I also adored how she wrote Preston. He's not a typical football hero. It was so easy to love him; he’s strong, honorable, and a bit of a rascal. He's funny and easygoing while also being fiercely protective and intensely hot. He's the perfect pair for Priscilla, and together they are a bona fide team. They respect each other. They support each other. And how that plays out was like a breath of fresh air—a subtle, but fresh twist on this much-loved trope.
RUSH was everything I love about football romances written in a way I didn't even know I was dying to read. If that hot-as-sin cover alone didn't suck you right in, let the fact that it is refreshing, funny, and equally hot-as-sin on the inside help you pull that trigger. ~ Shelly, 4.5 stars
It is no easy feat to pull off an angry female while still keeping her likable, and yet, Ms. Ross has done exactly that. Priscilla is a strong, outspoken female athlete who finds herself in the position to have to fight for something that means a lot to her. She's angry—and rightfully so—but she's never mean or spiteful. She never loses sight of the fact that she's not the center of the universe. She's written in such a relatable way that you can't help but cheer for her and frankly, her outbursts and antics are hilarious and understandable. I loved this so much.
I also loved what Ms. Ross did for female collegiate sports here. I loved how Priscilla’s teammates (Jace!) rallied and fought for their place in the athletic hierarchy. These women were smart and fierce without ever—not once—feeling heavy-handed or overly dramatic. I loved the friendships and loyalty, and how the serious plot points were balanced with laugh out loud, quirky, funny moments. I just loved them. I loved this whole storyline!
As crazy as I was about how Ms. Ross portrayed the female athletes, I also adored how she wrote Preston. He's not a typical football hero. It was so easy to love him; he’s strong, honorable, and a bit of a rascal. He's funny and easygoing while also being fiercely protective and intensely hot. He's the perfect pair for Priscilla, and together they are a bona fide team. They respect each other. They support each other. And how that plays out was like a breath of fresh air—a subtle, but fresh twist on this much-loved trope.
RUSH was everything I love about football romances written in a way I didn't even know I was dying to read. If that hot-as-sin cover alone didn't suck you right in, let the fact that it is refreshing, funny, and equally hot-as-sin on the inside help you pull that trigger. ~ Shelly, 4.5 stars
May 10, 2016
This was an okay read. I started to lose interest by 41% and pushed myself to finish it.
February 9, 2017
I received a free copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Priscilla Winslow is a member of the women's soccer team at her college. Preston Rush is the quarterback for the college football team and expected to win a first round draft pick shortly. When Priscilla's best friend drags her to a Halloween party at a local biker bar she is dressed as little Bo Peep and she runs into Preston who is dressed as Chewbacca. Later when she steps outside for some air she sees Chewie being beaten by two guys dressed as pirates and jumps in to save him. They all get arrested but while Preston's charges are mysteriously dropped, Priscilla is sent before a disciplinary board and suspended from soccer, if only Preston had turned up to the hearing and confirmed her story it wouldn't have happened.
Preston really wanted to help but he is supporting his disabled mother, his aunt and his cousin and he desperately needs to keep his nose clean until he gets picked in the draft. He also has some dodgy problems relating to the football team and boosters which prevent him from being totally honest with Priscilla.
The book is told from alternating POVs from Preston and Priscilla as they fight, become friends (and then more), and try to get Priscilla reinstated on the team.
I found the story about the troubles with boosters to be the more interesting part of the story (being English I didn't know much about this aspect) and I totally understand the problems faced by the less-privileged when they have to practice so much that they can't hold down an after-school job but need money for essentials. I also enjoyed the discussion of how football is prioritised over soccer (or any other sport).
I didn't think Preston's issue was all that terrible - he seemed to acknowledge afterwards that maybe he had blown it all up in his own mind. And I thought that the ending was just too easy, as if it was tied up with a big bow.
Overall, I liked this but I didn't love it. I received a free copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Priscilla Winslow is a member of the women's soccer team at her college. Preston Rush is the quarterback for the college football team and expected to win a first round draft pick shortly. When Priscilla's best friend drags her to a Halloween party at a local biker bar she is dressed as little Bo Peep and she runs into Preston who is dressed as Chewbacca. Later when she steps outside for some air she sees Chewie being beaten by two guys dressed as pirates and jumps in to save him. They all get arrested but while Preston's charges are mysteriously dropped, Priscilla is sent before a disciplinary board and suspended from soccer, if only Preston had turned up to the hearing and confirmed her story it wouldn't have happened.
Preston really wanted to help but he is supporting his disabled mother, his aunt and his cousin and he desperately needs to keep his nose clean until he gets picked in the draft. He also has some dodgy problems relating to the football team and boosters which prevent him from being totally honest with Priscilla.
The book is told from alternating POVs from Preston and Priscilla as they fight, become friends (and then more), and try to get Priscilla reinstated on the team.
I found the story about the troubles with boosters to be the more interesting part of the story (being English I didn't know much about this aspect) and I totally understand the problems faced by the less-privileged when they have to practice so much that they can't hold down an after-school job but need money for essentials. I also enjoyed the discussion of how football is prioritised over soccer (or any other sport).
I didn't think Preston's issue was all that terrible - he seemed to acknowledge afterwards that maybe he had blown it all up in his own mind. And I thought that the ending was just too easy, as if it was tied up with a big bow.
Overall, I liked this but I didn't love it.
Bumped for release day.
Priscilla Winslow is a member of the women's soccer team at her college. Preston Rush is the quarterback for the college football team and expected to win a first round draft pick shortly. When Priscilla's best friend drags her to a Halloween party at a local biker bar she is dressed as little Bo Peep and she runs into Preston who is dressed as Chewbacca. Later when she steps outside for some air she sees Chewie being beaten by two guys dressed as pirates and jumps in to save him. They all get arrested but while Preston's charges are mysteriously dropped, Priscilla is sent before a disciplinary board and suspended from soccer, if only Preston had turned up to the hearing and confirmed her story it wouldn't have happened.
Preston really wanted to help but he is supporting his disabled mother, his aunt and his cousin and he desperately needs to keep his nose clean until he gets picked in the draft. He also has some dodgy problems relating to the football team and boosters which prevent him from being totally honest with Priscilla.
The book is told from alternating POVs from Preston and Priscilla as they fight, become friends (and then more), and try to get Priscilla reinstated on the team.
I found the story about the troubles with boosters to be the more interesting part of the story (being English I didn't know much about this aspect) and I totally understand the problems faced by the less-privileged when they have to practice so much that they can't hold down an after-school job but need money for essentials. I also enjoyed the discussion of how football is prioritised over soccer (or any other sport).
I didn't think Preston's issue was all that terrible - he seemed to acknowledge afterwards that maybe he had blown it all up in his own mind. And I thought that the ending was just too easy, as if it was tied up with a big bow.
Overall, I liked this but I didn't love it. I received a free copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Priscilla Winslow is a member of the women's soccer team at her college. Preston Rush is the quarterback for the college football team and expected to win a first round draft pick shortly. When Priscilla's best friend drags her to a Halloween party at a local biker bar she is dressed as little Bo Peep and she runs into Preston who is dressed as Chewbacca. Later when she steps outside for some air she sees Chewie being beaten by two guys dressed as pirates and jumps in to save him. They all get arrested but while Preston's charges are mysteriously dropped, Priscilla is sent before a disciplinary board and suspended from soccer, if only Preston had turned up to the hearing and confirmed her story it wouldn't have happened.
Preston really wanted to help but he is supporting his disabled mother, his aunt and his cousin and he desperately needs to keep his nose clean until he gets picked in the draft. He also has some dodgy problems relating to the football team and boosters which prevent him from being totally honest with Priscilla.
The book is told from alternating POVs from Preston and Priscilla as they fight, become friends (and then more), and try to get Priscilla reinstated on the team.
I found the story about the troubles with boosters to be the more interesting part of the story (being English I didn't know much about this aspect) and I totally understand the problems faced by the less-privileged when they have to practice so much that they can't hold down an after-school job but need money for essentials. I also enjoyed the discussion of how football is prioritised over soccer (or any other sport).
I didn't think Preston's issue was all that terrible - he seemed to acknowledge afterwards that maybe he had blown it all up in his own mind. And I thought that the ending was just too easy, as if it was tied up with a big bow.
Overall, I liked this but I didn't love it.
Bumped for release day.
May 11, 2016
Who is this author and wow, is she good!!?
Sports romance with so many good lessons about doing the right thing. I loved all the characters!! I'm from Detroit and this aspect was pretty cool too.
Sports romance with so many good lessons about doing the right thing. I loved all the characters!! I'm from Detroit and this aspect was pretty cool too.
April 12, 2016
Rush was my first read from this author. I really enjoyed it, though New Adult is not my typical go-to. I'm 33 now, and reading about 20-year-old college students falling in love often tries my patience.
Preston Rush is the star quarterback of the college football team. Priscilla Winslow is the star of the women's soccer team at the same university. This was already different than some of the other stories I've read, as the heroine was a star athlete, too. I liked that, and thought that gave them more weight as equals. They have quite the eventful meeting at a Halloween party, then she jumps in to help him when he gets jumped later that night outside. They get arrested, and things go down hill from there for Priscilla.
Priscilla is dressed up as Little Bo Peep for the party when they meet, and he is Chewbacca. He calls her Peep throughout, as a nickname, which I found to be endearingly adorable. Of course, Priscilla is the one who gets in trouble after their arrest. She gets suspended from the team for the rest of the season, and can't get in touch with Preston for him to help her as a witness to her self-defense claim. Of course, she thinks he doesn't care, and is furious that he's faced no consequences whatsoever, as someone has pushed it under the rug for him.
When Preston finds out what happened, he vows to help her any way he can, even to the detriment of his own college/future pro career. She doesn't even realize what a big deal that is, as she is unaware of his family life, and what he's done for them in the past that could come back and bite him. Of course, their relationship builds from there, with several stops and starts, along the way. Priscilla has trust issues from her dad walking out and her mom falling apart because of it. Preston doesn't want to get close to anyone because his family life is difficult, and he doesn't know if he can trust anyone with his secrets either. They struggle to trust each other as the story goes on. Plenty of people in the periphery of their lives make that extremely difficult at different times, including some of his teammates.
I enjoyed both characters separately, and together. I enjoyed their groups of friends, and their families as well. I really appreciated that Preston had strong moral convictions about doing the right thing for Priscilla, regardless of what the consequences might be for his own life. That's pretty impressive for a guy in his early 20's. However, though I understand the impulse, I didn't like that he didn't trust her with his secrets, and believe the fact that she wanted to fight for him too. The epilogue is nice, but we only get a Happy For Now ending, though I guess that's to be expected with their age, etc. Also, I felt like Preston got the short end of the stick on how everything worked out. Though he seemed at peace and said he had no regrets about the outcome, I couldn't help but feel badly for him. I can only hope that it didn't affect his future prospects over much. There were some great side characters, and I'd definitely be interested in further books focusing on some of them, and getting a future glimpse of what life is now like for Preston & Peep.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I look forward to more from this author!
Preston Rush is the star quarterback of the college football team. Priscilla Winslow is the star of the women's soccer team at the same university. This was already different than some of the other stories I've read, as the heroine was a star athlete, too. I liked that, and thought that gave them more weight as equals. They have quite the eventful meeting at a Halloween party, then she jumps in to help him when he gets jumped later that night outside. They get arrested, and things go down hill from there for Priscilla.
Priscilla is dressed up as Little Bo Peep for the party when they meet, and he is Chewbacca. He calls her Peep throughout, as a nickname, which I found to be endearingly adorable. Of course, Priscilla is the one who gets in trouble after their arrest. She gets suspended from the team for the rest of the season, and can't get in touch with Preston for him to help her as a witness to her self-defense claim. Of course, she thinks he doesn't care, and is furious that he's faced no consequences whatsoever, as someone has pushed it under the rug for him.
When Preston finds out what happened, he vows to help her any way he can, even to the detriment of his own college/future pro career. She doesn't even realize what a big deal that is, as she is unaware of his family life, and what he's done for them in the past that could come back and bite him. Of course, their relationship builds from there, with several stops and starts, along the way. Priscilla has trust issues from her dad walking out and her mom falling apart because of it. Preston doesn't want to get close to anyone because his family life is difficult, and he doesn't know if he can trust anyone with his secrets either. They struggle to trust each other as the story goes on. Plenty of people in the periphery of their lives make that extremely difficult at different times, including some of his teammates.
I enjoyed both characters separately, and together. I enjoyed their groups of friends, and their families as well. I really appreciated that Preston had strong moral convictions about doing the right thing for Priscilla, regardless of what the consequences might be for his own life. That's pretty impressive for a guy in his early 20's. However, though I understand the impulse, I didn't like that he didn't trust her with his secrets, and believe the fact that she wanted to fight for him too. The epilogue is nice, but we only get a Happy For Now ending, though I guess that's to be expected with their age, etc. Also, I felt like Preston got the short end of the stick on how everything worked out. Though he seemed at peace and said he had no regrets about the outcome, I couldn't help but feel badly for him. I can only hope that it didn't affect his future prospects over much. There were some great side characters, and I'd definitely be interested in further books focusing on some of them, and getting a future glimpse of what life is now like for Preston & Peep.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I look forward to more from this author!
May 18, 2016
I have received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
After reading Ben and Devi's story in "Fearless", the second book in Shae Ross's Pretty Smart Girls series, I couldn't wait to get to know more about Ben's sister Priscilla in "Rush". This sports romance takes us deeper into the complicated world of college football and what dirty game play goes on before and after the game. Preston and Priscilla take us along for a wild ride that lands them in jail as Little Bo Peep and Chewbacca, and that is just the beginning. What starts as two hard working athletes quickly escalates into a steamy adventure to uncover a conspiracy that might leave them both no longer holding or kicking the ball in the future.
Priscilla Winslow is a beauty with her mind constantly on her soccer game. Until one night her roommate drags her to a bar dressed in a little Bo Peep costume where she runs head long into the starring quarterback and her game comes to a grinding halt. When the she sees her future soccer career crumbling before her eyes, she discovers that the costume wearing hottie is the only one who can save her now. Can she trust him to stand by her or will she be left with her heart in her hands on the sidelines with no hope for ever playing again? Priscilla is my kind of heroine with her kick ass ways and sassy mouth that often gets her in trouble. When she stands toe to toe with Preston and sparks fly, I couldn't help but get all excited.
Preston Rush sees the light at the end of the tunnel for both him and his family with a bright future and a promise of being drafted by the NFL. Until the beautiful Priscilla saves him from a bad situation and now he must make a decision between doing what's right or saving his career. Little does he know that “peep” will come to mean so much more to him than just a pretty face that he met in a bar. From the beginning Preston grabbed a hold of my heart and held on tight and ran for the end zone never letting go. He proves time and again that he is a man of his word and has a bigger heart than he does muscles... which is saying a lot with those washboard abs, bulging biceps, and delectable V. He is a drool worthy hero who proves he is more than just another tight end.
Shae Ross delivers a story of conspiracy, secrecy, sizzling passion, and the difference between right and wrong. This isn't just another tale of the hero making the winning touchdown. It's about not sitting on the sidelines watching the illegal plays, but instead jumping in and making things right. I highly recommend for a scorcher that will have you stomping your feet on the bleachers and cheering for these two athletes to score big.
After reading Ben and Devi's story in "Fearless", the second book in Shae Ross's Pretty Smart Girls series, I couldn't wait to get to know more about Ben's sister Priscilla in "Rush". This sports romance takes us deeper into the complicated world of college football and what dirty game play goes on before and after the game. Preston and Priscilla take us along for a wild ride that lands them in jail as Little Bo Peep and Chewbacca, and that is just the beginning. What starts as two hard working athletes quickly escalates into a steamy adventure to uncover a conspiracy that might leave them both no longer holding or kicking the ball in the future.
Priscilla Winslow is a beauty with her mind constantly on her soccer game. Until one night her roommate drags her to a bar dressed in a little Bo Peep costume where she runs head long into the starring quarterback and her game comes to a grinding halt. When the she sees her future soccer career crumbling before her eyes, she discovers that the costume wearing hottie is the only one who can save her now. Can she trust him to stand by her or will she be left with her heart in her hands on the sidelines with no hope for ever playing again? Priscilla is my kind of heroine with her kick ass ways and sassy mouth that often gets her in trouble. When she stands toe to toe with Preston and sparks fly, I couldn't help but get all excited.
Preston Rush sees the light at the end of the tunnel for both him and his family with a bright future and a promise of being drafted by the NFL. Until the beautiful Priscilla saves him from a bad situation and now he must make a decision between doing what's right or saving his career. Little does he know that “peep” will come to mean so much more to him than just a pretty face that he met in a bar. From the beginning Preston grabbed a hold of my heart and held on tight and ran for the end zone never letting go. He proves time and again that he is a man of his word and has a bigger heart than he does muscles... which is saying a lot with those washboard abs, bulging biceps, and delectable V. He is a drool worthy hero who proves he is more than just another tight end.
Shae Ross delivers a story of conspiracy, secrecy, sizzling passion, and the difference between right and wrong. This isn't just another tale of the hero making the winning touchdown. It's about not sitting on the sidelines watching the illegal plays, but instead jumping in and making things right. I highly recommend for a scorcher that will have you stomping your feet on the bleachers and cheering for these two athletes to score big.
April 29, 2016
**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: http://bookbriefs.net**My ThoughtsRush is a standalone new adult contemporary romance by Shae Ross. This is the second book that I have read, and loved by Shae so far. (The first was Pretty Smart Girls: Lace Up) She has this awesome knack for writing great characters. (I have been on a roll lately with wonderful chemistry in the romances I have been reading. Which is perfectly timed after about a month of just ok books.) Rush is a college sports romance featuring the school quarterback and the captain of the girls soccer team, and just like in Pretty Smart Girls, there was also a theme of guys v. girls in this book.
Rush is told in dual narrative between Priscilla and Preston, and from the very first moment I knew I was going to love them. The first scene in the book shows them at a Halloween party and they are dressed up as chewbacca and little bo peep. They cracked me up in that scene, and then the you know what all hit the fan and I was surprised for a whole different reason. I didn't expect all that to happen, and that one event shapes a good majority of the rest of the book. I enjoyed that this was just as much about getting Priscilla back on the soccer field as it was a romance between Priscilla and Preston.
Shae Ross knows how to write my kind of romance. This is from her amazon bio and it perfectly sums up the characters in her book, and why I love them so much. "She loves strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes who deliver stories filled with sass, smarts and sizzle." Umm, YES PLEASE! And I am here to tell you that she does a darn good job doing just that. Her characters sell the story. They are just so much fun to read. I love the rapid fire banter and the sass galore that all the girls have. And her guys are just as excellent. They all have that smoldering thing down pat. It just all works for me. I feel like Shae Ross writes book tailor made for me. We are like romance-reader-soul-sisters.
Bottom line: If you like your contemporary romance with strong and sassy female characters and equally swoon worthy and smoldering male characters, Rush is a new adult sports romance to check out. I had a blast reading this one. Shae Ross is one of my new favorites for new adult romance.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Rush is told in dual narrative between Priscilla and Preston, and from the very first moment I knew I was going to love them. The first scene in the book shows them at a Halloween party and they are dressed up as chewbacca and little bo peep. They cracked me up in that scene, and then the you know what all hit the fan and I was surprised for a whole different reason. I didn't expect all that to happen, and that one event shapes a good majority of the rest of the book. I enjoyed that this was just as much about getting Priscilla back on the soccer field as it was a romance between Priscilla and Preston.
Shae Ross knows how to write my kind of romance. This is from her amazon bio and it perfectly sums up the characters in her book, and why I love them so much. "She loves strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes who deliver stories filled with sass, smarts and sizzle." Umm, YES PLEASE! And I am here to tell you that she does a darn good job doing just that. Her characters sell the story. They are just so much fun to read. I love the rapid fire banter and the sass galore that all the girls have. And her guys are just as excellent. They all have that smoldering thing down pat. It just all works for me. I feel like Shae Ross writes book tailor made for me. We are like romance-reader-soul-sisters.
Bottom line: If you like your contemporary romance with strong and sassy female characters and equally swoon worthy and smoldering male characters, Rush is a new adult sports romance to check out. I had a blast reading this one. Shae Ross is one of my new favorites for new adult romance.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
May 13, 2016
I absolutely LOVED this book!!
The meet-cute was unique and hilarious and set the tone for the rest of the story and I knew right away that I was in for an amazing ride.
Preston Rush isn't your typical collegiate superstar athlete. He has a reputation and a past but he's no manwhore and there is so much more substance to him than just an athlete. He hasn't had the greatest life but works at making it better for himself and his family and he is determined to do it the right way. He doesn't have time for girls, they are distraction that he just can't afford as he tries to ensure his future. Until he meets Priscilla Winslow and both of their lives are turned upside down.
Priscilla is also a star athlete who is focused on perfecting her skills and securing her future and the last thing she wants is to get tangled up with the trouble that Preston is bound to bring. Sure enough when she steps up to help him out she risks losing everything she's worked so hard for. Even worse, she has to watch as he walks away without repercussions from his part in landing them in jail and doesn't even bother to show up when he could've helped her walk away too. Priscilla was a little on the angry side but she has every right and frankly it was refreshing to see a female lead who wasn't willing to just give up on her dreams to make sure that the hero's dream comes first.
The slow-burning, but very obvious chemistry between Priscilla and Preston was palpable and the slow build up to them falling in love was realistic and sweet and at times a little heartbreaking.
Make no mistake though, this wasn't JUST a romance. The author brilliantly touched on NCAA rules and regulations, player dynamics, sports-focused gender inequality, the lure of money and the evil of power in collegiate/professional sports. It just made the romantic relationship between Preston and Priscilla that much more interesting and unique.
I can't really say enough about this story and I know that this will be a book I'll revisit time and time again. I can even see past the fact that the author is a product of the wrong Michigan team and will be looking forward to many more good reads from her.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
The meet-cute was unique and hilarious and set the tone for the rest of the story and I knew right away that I was in for an amazing ride.
Preston Rush isn't your typical collegiate superstar athlete. He has a reputation and a past but he's no manwhore and there is so much more substance to him than just an athlete. He hasn't had the greatest life but works at making it better for himself and his family and he is determined to do it the right way. He doesn't have time for girls, they are distraction that he just can't afford as he tries to ensure his future. Until he meets Priscilla Winslow and both of their lives are turned upside down.
Priscilla is also a star athlete who is focused on perfecting her skills and securing her future and the last thing she wants is to get tangled up with the trouble that Preston is bound to bring. Sure enough when she steps up to help him out she risks losing everything she's worked so hard for. Even worse, she has to watch as he walks away without repercussions from his part in landing them in jail and doesn't even bother to show up when he could've helped her walk away too. Priscilla was a little on the angry side but she has every right and frankly it was refreshing to see a female lead who wasn't willing to just give up on her dreams to make sure that the hero's dream comes first.
The slow-burning, but very obvious chemistry between Priscilla and Preston was palpable and the slow build up to them falling in love was realistic and sweet and at times a little heartbreaking.
Make no mistake though, this wasn't JUST a romance. The author brilliantly touched on NCAA rules and regulations, player dynamics, sports-focused gender inequality, the lure of money and the evil of power in collegiate/professional sports. It just made the romantic relationship between Preston and Priscilla that much more interesting and unique.
I can't really say enough about this story and I know that this will be a book I'll revisit time and time again. I can even see past the fact that the author is a product of the wrong Michigan team and will be looking forward to many more good reads from her.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
May 17, 2016
My Thoughts:
Fans of sports romance are going to enjoy this quick, witty, fun-filled new adult romance! This is the first story that I've read by Shae Ross, and I really enjoyed it! College Senior, Priscilla Winslow, is the captain of the women's soccer team, and is excited because her team is going to the finals. College Quarterback, Preston Rush is the star of his team, and is excited to play in the championship. His future is set, as he is already being scouted for the NFL!
Priscilla and Preston's lives collide when they meet at a Halloween Party. Preston is attracted to the beautiful and sexy "Little Bo Peep," and Priscilla feels fireworks, when she see's the gorgeous man behind the Chewie costume. However, things take a turn for the worse, when Preston gets jumped by some pirates, and "Peep" has to come to the rescue with her cane! This lands both of them in jail for the night, and a whole lot of trouble that they never saw coming!
I enjoyed the main characters in Rush. Priscilla was a strong, independent, and ambitious woman. However, at times she drove me a little crazy by trying to deny the connection that she felt towards Preston, and how hard she could be on him. Preston was a stand-up man. He was super close to his small-knit family, and did everything he could to make their lives better. His integrity, and the way that he always did the right thing, no matter how hard it was, endeared him to me. Secondary characters that stood out to me were Priscilla's feisty, loyal, and courageous best friend Jace, as well as her big loving, protective, and hilarious brother Ben.
The chemistry and connection between Priscilla and Preston grew throughout the story, and was super hot. I also loved the connections that they made with each other's families. The banter between all of the character's was fun, light-hearted, and entertaining. The plot of the story was suspenseful, as well as romantic, and humorous.
My Rating:
I give, Rush, by Shae Ross, 3.5 Greed, Danger, Chemistry, Laugh Aloud, Swooning, The Perfect Man Filled Stars! I'm looking forward to reading more by Shae Ross, and hope that Priscilla's best friend, Jace, gets her own story soon!
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Fans of sports romance are going to enjoy this quick, witty, fun-filled new adult romance! This is the first story that I've read by Shae Ross, and I really enjoyed it! College Senior, Priscilla Winslow, is the captain of the women's soccer team, and is excited because her team is going to the finals. College Quarterback, Preston Rush is the star of his team, and is excited to play in the championship. His future is set, as he is already being scouted for the NFL!
Priscilla and Preston's lives collide when they meet at a Halloween Party. Preston is attracted to the beautiful and sexy "Little Bo Peep," and Priscilla feels fireworks, when she see's the gorgeous man behind the Chewie costume. However, things take a turn for the worse, when Preston gets jumped by some pirates, and "Peep" has to come to the rescue with her cane! This lands both of them in jail for the night, and a whole lot of trouble that they never saw coming!
I enjoyed the main characters in Rush. Priscilla was a strong, independent, and ambitious woman. However, at times she drove me a little crazy by trying to deny the connection that she felt towards Preston, and how hard she could be on him. Preston was a stand-up man. He was super close to his small-knit family, and did everything he could to make their lives better. His integrity, and the way that he always did the right thing, no matter how hard it was, endeared him to me. Secondary characters that stood out to me were Priscilla's feisty, loyal, and courageous best friend Jace, as well as her big loving, protective, and hilarious brother Ben.
The chemistry and connection between Priscilla and Preston grew throughout the story, and was super hot. I also loved the connections that they made with each other's families. The banter between all of the character's was fun, light-hearted, and entertaining. The plot of the story was suspenseful, as well as romantic, and humorous.
My Rating:
I give, Rush, by Shae Ross, 3.5 Greed, Danger, Chemistry, Laugh Aloud, Swooning, The Perfect Man Filled Stars! I'm looking forward to reading more by Shae Ross, and hope that Priscilla's best friend, Jace, gets her own story soon!
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October 5, 2016
I was so excited for Rush to come out and when I finally got it, I devoured it from cover to back. Pretty sure I didn’t put it down even once. It has taken me forever, though, to write up the full review on it. Let’s get to it!
Shae Ross has firmly planted herself in my favorite author pile. You might be asking why, at this point. Well, her characters have depth, emotion, they give you the feels, they make you laugh, they make you cry, they frustrate you. You get mad at them, you pick sides, you completely connect with them and in the end, you absolutely love them. For me, any book, any writer that can accomplish that is a complete knockout.
Rush was no different. I knew about the book prior to it coming out. I was so excited to read Priscilla’s book. You’re actually introduced to her in Fearless (Part of the Pretty Smart Girls series she’s one of Ben’s younger sisters). I was enamored with her as soon as I started reading about her.
Before I go further, and since I mentioned the above, Rush is a full-length standalone novel. Yes, Priscilla is in Fearless, but Rush is not part of the Pretty Smart Girls series. The story is told from a dual POV between the main characters, Priscilla and Preston. Slow and Rush! There is an HEA here and no cliffy.
As for the characters, if you don’t love them, I’d be shocked. They are hilarious. The situations they get themselves into, the gauntlet of feelings that you run with them, and even the books secondary characters are fantastic. One of my favorite parts of this book would have to be how the main characters meet. I laughed so hard at it at one point that I got a side stitch. On top of that, you have the fun rivalry in Rush like you’ve seen in previous Shae Ross books. (If you’ve read them.) The characters go head-to-head in certain instances and it just makes it a great read.
Absolute 5 stars here. I’ve even been thinking of rereading it lately because I can’t get parts of it out of my head.
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.**
Shae Ross has firmly planted herself in my favorite author pile. You might be asking why, at this point. Well, her characters have depth, emotion, they give you the feels, they make you laugh, they make you cry, they frustrate you. You get mad at them, you pick sides, you completely connect with them and in the end, you absolutely love them. For me, any book, any writer that can accomplish that is a complete knockout.
Rush was no different. I knew about the book prior to it coming out. I was so excited to read Priscilla’s book. You’re actually introduced to her in Fearless (Part of the Pretty Smart Girls series she’s one of Ben’s younger sisters). I was enamored with her as soon as I started reading about her.
Before I go further, and since I mentioned the above, Rush is a full-length standalone novel. Yes, Priscilla is in Fearless, but Rush is not part of the Pretty Smart Girls series. The story is told from a dual POV between the main characters, Priscilla and Preston. Slow and Rush! There is an HEA here and no cliffy.
As for the characters, if you don’t love them, I’d be shocked. They are hilarious. The situations they get themselves into, the gauntlet of feelings that you run with them, and even the books secondary characters are fantastic. One of my favorite parts of this book would have to be how the main characters meet. I laughed so hard at it at one point that I got a side stitch. On top of that, you have the fun rivalry in Rush like you’ve seen in previous Shae Ross books. (If you’ve read them.) The characters go head-to-head in certain instances and it just makes it a great read.
Absolute 5 stars here. I’ve even been thinking of rereading it lately because I can’t get parts of it out of my head.
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.**
April 22, 2016
What phenomenal story telling! I loved everything about this book. Once I started I just couldn't put it down. The initial meeting between both main characters was original and entertaining. I found myself laughing out loud! The bantering and quick wit between Preston and Pricilla, and Jace and everybody was hilarious. Both main characters were athletic, intelligent, caring individuals that really seemed to compliment each other. The progression of their relationship was gradual but felt truly realistic in its time frame. There were no over the top scenes. Everybody's reaction to obstacles being presented seemed appropriate and natural. I didn't feel like there was unnecessary conflict written in to create tension or drama. Which made this story incredibly believable. I appreciated that Preston wasn't just another stereotypical meathead, manwhore jock and there was real depth and heart in his character. He was just trying to do good for himself, Pricilla and his family. Pricilla too was strong and genuine in her actions. She's someone you'd love to have on your side (Jace too!). Another thing that made this story unique to me was that while this story is about the developing relationship between Preston and Pricilla the real conflict throughout isn't centered on will they or won't they get together. Instead they face an obstacle that allows them to work together to overcome. To be partners against it. This is also what allows the relationship to progress but you as a reader don't feel the breakup coming the whole time. It was nice to be able to focus on a interesting plot line and not just the romance/love aspect of the story. I really enjoyed this book. It's going in my re-read pile for sure!
April 24, 2016
Did you see that cover? Holy Moses, those are some HOT abs, and I must admit it's the main reason I wanted to read this book. Jocks are my weakness, add some sexy washboard abs to the cover and you can pretty much guarantee I'm going to read it.
This story started out with a bang. It pulled me in immediately and I devoured the first 35% quickly. However after that it kinda lost me for a bit. Don't worry, it picked back up towards the end and I was able to finish relatively quickly. The football God and the soccer princess, the girl with a silver spoon and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Opposites attract and all that. But for all their differences they also had a lot in common and similar goals. The push and pull between Preston and Priscilla was magical. There was a little angst, just enough to keep the story interesting, some laughs and of course, we can't forget the sexy times.
This was a new to me author and I'm glad she's got a few books already out because I'm going to go one-click them soon. I enjoyed this story, although I was hoping for a little longer of an epilogue. I still felt like I had some questions I wanted answered. But maybe there's a follow-up in the works.
~ Lia, 4 Stars
This story started out with a bang. It pulled me in immediately and I devoured the first 35% quickly. However after that it kinda lost me for a bit. Don't worry, it picked back up towards the end and I was able to finish relatively quickly. The football God and the soccer princess, the girl with a silver spoon and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Opposites attract and all that. But for all their differences they also had a lot in common and similar goals. The push and pull between Preston and Priscilla was magical. There was a little angst, just enough to keep the story interesting, some laughs and of course, we can't forget the sexy times.
This was a new to me author and I'm glad she's got a few books already out because I'm going to go one-click them soon. I enjoyed this story, although I was hoping for a little longer of an epilogue. I still felt like I had some questions I wanted answered. But maybe there's a follow-up in the works.
~ Lia, 4 Stars
May 16, 2016
This was a fantastic read. I enjoyed reading the love story of the hero and heroine Preston Rush and Priscilla Winslow. This is a new age romance read and the book is about two college students who are both smart and they are star athletes at the college they attend. He plays football, she plays soccer. Their meeting starts over a drunken fight and jail..out of that comes a struggle that happens all across colleges thru the US and the author does highlight a rea problem. Preston and Prescilla struggle during this and grow together as a couple – There is some hidden truths and lies that darken their new relationship which Preston hopes Priscilla doesn’t find out.
I liked the ups and downs this couple went thru but at times it seems there could have been other ways it could have happened. Also this has a HFN ending, not the HEA . I hope maybe we will get a story about this couple down the road. Preston and Priscilla made an interesting couple and the secondary characters were great. Would love to read more about this cast of characters again.
My rating: 4.0 stars ****
**I was given an ARC by the publisher in exchange for an honest review***
I liked the ups and downs this couple went thru but at times it seems there could have been other ways it could have happened. Also this has a HFN ending, not the HEA . I hope maybe we will get a story about this couple down the road. Preston and Priscilla made an interesting couple and the secondary characters were great. Would love to read more about this cast of characters again.
My rating: 4.0 stars ****
**I was given an ARC by the publisher in exchange for an honest review***
May 25, 2016
Thank goodness for new (to me) authors! I loved this book. It was such a great read. This book was about a star football player and soccer player... but it was also about so much more. The love story was so sweet and cute and hot. I love both of the main characters. If you haven't read this author, definitely give Rush a try! I can't wait to check out more by Shae.
May 25, 2016
Priscilla is the captain of the women’s soccer team at her university. She loves soccer and can’t wait to go to the championships (they’re almost there). Unfortunately, going to a Halloween party puts that all in jeopardy. She is at a bar with a friend dressed as Bo Peep (her sister stole her ninja costume and left her with the BP costume) when she heads to the bathroom after a few drinks. She meets a guy dressed as Chewbacca in the hallway outside the bathroom and something about the eyes behind the mask get to her. Not long after that interaction Priscilla heads out the back door of the bar to get a breath of fresh air and sees Chewbacca getting beaten up. She tries to intervene but makes no headway so she decides to pull the fire alarm when no one will help her. The cops come and arrest both Priscilla and Chewbacca (aka Preston Rush who is the quarterback of the football team) and throw them in a cell.
Priscilla ends up going before the Athletic Board and gets suspended for the remainder of the year. She’s despondent about the outcome as she was just trying to help someone out and she’s pissed off because she had left a letter for Preston to tell him when the AB meeting was so that he could be her witness to the events but he didn’t show.
Preston is quite taken with Priscilla and when he sees that she’s pissed off at him he can’t understand it. He wanted to help but never received her letter. He swears he’ll help her (as his charges were dropped) but that means going before the AB and telling them his part in the matter which will get him suspended from the football team when they’re about to go to the National Championship. His teammates get wind of what he’s planning and don’t like it at all.
Preston and Priscilla get closer the more time they spend together but Preston is keeping secrets and Priscilla’s not sure if she can completely trust that when her appeal comes around he’ll actually be there for her.
This was my first read by this author and it was a good one. I really liked her writing style and the way she slowly brought the characters together. The romantic and sexual tension between the two MC’s was intense and I loved it.
There were several things about this story that I really enjoyed. Of course the romance was one of them as I enjoyed seeing Preston and Priscilla come together. I admired Preston so, so much. He had a good head on his shoulder, cared about his family and his teammates and tried to live his life with honor. Yes, he’d screwed up at one point but since then he’d been trying to do the right thing. He was also trying to help his teammates do the right thing as well and his show of support for them made me like him even more. His support of Priscilla despite the ramifications of his coming clean to the AB made me want to throw my arms around him and hug him to death.
Priscilla was a strong character. When Preston didn’t show up for the first AB meeting I loved how she didn’t let him get away with it. She wasn’t afraid to get angry with him and tell him exactly how she felt. Loved that!
Overall this was a great New Adult sport romance. It was nice to have both the hero and the heroine involved in sports and not just the hero as it added another element to the book that I hadn’t read in other stories. I liked Shae Ross’s writing and will be going back to read the other two books in this series.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Priscilla ends up going before the Athletic Board and gets suspended for the remainder of the year. She’s despondent about the outcome as she was just trying to help someone out and she’s pissed off because she had left a letter for Preston to tell him when the AB meeting was so that he could be her witness to the events but he didn’t show.
Preston is quite taken with Priscilla and when he sees that she’s pissed off at him he can’t understand it. He wanted to help but never received her letter. He swears he’ll help her (as his charges were dropped) but that means going before the AB and telling them his part in the matter which will get him suspended from the football team when they’re about to go to the National Championship. His teammates get wind of what he’s planning and don’t like it at all.
Preston and Priscilla get closer the more time they spend together but Preston is keeping secrets and Priscilla’s not sure if she can completely trust that when her appeal comes around he’ll actually be there for her.
This was my first read by this author and it was a good one. I really liked her writing style and the way she slowly brought the characters together. The romantic and sexual tension between the two MC’s was intense and I loved it.
There were several things about this story that I really enjoyed. Of course the romance was one of them as I enjoyed seeing Preston and Priscilla come together. I admired Preston so, so much. He had a good head on his shoulder, cared about his family and his teammates and tried to live his life with honor. Yes, he’d screwed up at one point but since then he’d been trying to do the right thing. He was also trying to help his teammates do the right thing as well and his show of support for them made me like him even more. His support of Priscilla despite the ramifications of his coming clean to the AB made me want to throw my arms around him and hug him to death.
Priscilla was a strong character. When Preston didn’t show up for the first AB meeting I loved how she didn’t let him get away with it. She wasn’t afraid to get angry with him and tell him exactly how she felt. Loved that!
Overall this was a great New Adult sport romance. It was nice to have both the hero and the heroine involved in sports and not just the hero as it added another element to the book that I hadn’t read in other stories. I liked Shae Ross’s writing and will be going back to read the other two books in this series.
Rating: 4 out of 5
May 9, 2016
Rush by Shae Ross is the perfect book for fans of sports romance and new adult romance.
Soccer vs. Football… what sport is more important. According to the college alumni and administration, football takes precedence. Football brings in the money. Is it fair that other athletes and other sports take a back seat to the football team? It’s a question of ethics and fair practice.
When star soccer player Priscilla Winslow decides to step out and engage in some fun in her senior year of college, she never realized that it could jeopardize her academic and college soccer career. Going to a Halloween party at a local bar with friends ends up being a very bad choice. Not only is she dressed in a mortifying sexy Bo Peep costume, she is also engaged in a bar fight and arrested. The culprit that caused her problems is Chewy, otherwise known as star quarterback, Preston Rush.
When Priscilla and Preston are arrested it could end their college sports careers. The outcome is very different for each of them. The incident is swept under the rug for Preston. His place on the team is not in jeopardy. The coaches, alumni, and administration are willing to look the other way. Priscilla’s outcome is very different. She is suspended from the soccer team right before their championship playoffs. Her scholarship is in jeopardy. She is no longer eligible to be a collegiate athlete.
Preston promises to help Priscilla out and testify at her hearing. There are several parties that don’t want Preston testifying. It could expose a multitude of problems for the football program and individual players that are breaking the rules. It could ruin the entire football program.
Together Priscilla and Preston unravel the mystery behind the attack that led to the bar fight and arrest. The secrets could ruin quite a few athletes, the school program, and administrator/ coach careers.
It is no longer an issue of what sport is more important. It is a legal issue.
Priscilla and Preston not only come together as athletes, they also find love in the midst of the mess.
I thoroughly enjoyed Rush and would highly recommend it.
May 13, 2016
Jaime's Review
I absolutely LOVED this book!!
The meet-cute was unique and hilarious and set the tone for the rest of the story and I knew right away that I was in for an amazing ride.
Preston Rush isn't your typical collegiate superstar athlete. He has a reputation and a past but he's no manwhore and there is so much more substance to him than just an athlete. He hasn't had the greatest life but works at making it better for himself and his family and he is determined to do it the right way. He doesn't have time for girls, they are distraction that he just can't afford as he tries to ensure his future. Until he meets Priscilla Winslow and both of their lives are turned upside down.
Priscilla is also a star athlete who is focused on perfecting her skills and securing her future and the last thing she wants is to get tangled up with the trouble that Preston is bound to bring. Sure enough when she steps up to help him out she risks losing everything she's worked so hard for. Even worse, she has to watch as he walks away without repercussions from his part in landing them in jail and doesn't even bother to show up when he could've helped her walk away too. Priscilla was a little on the angry side but she has every right and frankly it was refreshing to see a female lead who wasn't willing to just give up on her dreams to make sure that the hero's dream comes first.
The slow-burning, but very obvious chemistry between Priscilla and Preston was palpable and the slow build up to them falling in love was realistic and sweet and at times a little heartbreaking.
Make no mistake though, this wasn't JUST a romance. The author brilliantly touched on NCAA rules and regulations, player dynamics, sports-focused gender inequality, the lure of money and the evil of power in collegiate/professional sports. It just made the romantic relationship between Preston and Priscilla that much more interesting and unique.
I can't really say enough about this story and I know that this will be a book I'll revisit time and time again. I can even see past the fact that the author is a product of the wrong Michigan team and will be looking forward to many more good reads from her.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest reviewThis review was originally posted on Fiction Fangirls
I absolutely LOVED this book!!
The meet-cute was unique and hilarious and set the tone for the rest of the story and I knew right away that I was in for an amazing ride.
Preston Rush isn't your typical collegiate superstar athlete. He has a reputation and a past but he's no manwhore and there is so much more substance to him than just an athlete. He hasn't had the greatest life but works at making it better for himself and his family and he is determined to do it the right way. He doesn't have time for girls, they are distraction that he just can't afford as he tries to ensure his future. Until he meets Priscilla Winslow and both of their lives are turned upside down.
Priscilla is also a star athlete who is focused on perfecting her skills and securing her future and the last thing she wants is to get tangled up with the trouble that Preston is bound to bring. Sure enough when she steps up to help him out she risks losing everything she's worked so hard for. Even worse, she has to watch as he walks away without repercussions from his part in landing them in jail and doesn't even bother to show up when he could've helped her walk away too. Priscilla was a little on the angry side but she has every right and frankly it was refreshing to see a female lead who wasn't willing to just give up on her dreams to make sure that the hero's dream comes first.
The slow-burning, but very obvious chemistry between Priscilla and Preston was palpable and the slow build up to them falling in love was realistic and sweet and at times a little heartbreaking.
Make no mistake though, this wasn't JUST a romance. The author brilliantly touched on NCAA rules and regulations, player dynamics, sports-focused gender inequality, the lure of money and the evil of power in collegiate/professional sports. It just made the romantic relationship between Preston and Priscilla that much more interesting and unique.
I can't really say enough about this story and I know that this will be a book I'll revisit time and time again. I can even see past the fact that the author is a product of the wrong Michigan team and will be looking forward to many more good reads from her.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest reviewThis review was originally posted on Fiction Fangirls
May 18, 2016
Soccer team captain and all around good girl, Priscilla Winslow, has lived inside her bubble for too long. Her friend, Jace, encourages her to live a little. Sil realizes too late that Jace never meant for her to get arrested. Well, honestly, Priscilla never thought she would get arrested either!
Choosing between doing the right thing and the safe thing wasn't even a questions for Priscilla. She jumped into a fight that was 2 on 1 to help out and save the guy getting beaten. Was it a bad idea? Absolutely. Did she stop to second guess? No, she just pulled the fire alarm and jumped in. Was it a life changing decision? Apparently, more than she ever thought.
Now her team and her scholarship are on the line and the only one that can help her is the universities own QB. Is he known as a helpful guy? Nope. Is he going to help? Apparently not!
When Priscilla confronts him, things change. For the better or worse, she isn't sure yet.
One things is certain- someone is going down. Priscilla is determined for it to not be her. It seems as though Preston is determined to help her now too. Will it be enough? Will he really help? Is there merit to the threats?
It is a fun read with a whole lot of sexual tension. The perceived bad boy, the good girl, and a lot of trouble...
Book received in exchange of an honest review. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha
Choosing between doing the right thing and the safe thing wasn't even a questions for Priscilla. She jumped into a fight that was 2 on 1 to help out and save the guy getting beaten. Was it a bad idea? Absolutely. Did she stop to second guess? No, she just pulled the fire alarm and jumped in. Was it a life changing decision? Apparently, more than she ever thought.
Now her team and her scholarship are on the line and the only one that can help her is the universities own QB. Is he known as a helpful guy? Nope. Is he going to help? Apparently not!
When Priscilla confronts him, things change. For the better or worse, she isn't sure yet.
One things is certain- someone is going down. Priscilla is determined for it to not be her. It seems as though Preston is determined to help her now too. Will it be enough? Will he really help? Is there merit to the threats?
It is a fun read with a whole lot of sexual tension. The perceived bad boy, the good girl, and a lot of trouble...
Book received in exchange of an honest review. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha
February 18, 2017
I saw this book recommended in a book group I am a part of and trusting the girl that swore by it, I one clicked it quick style. I also happen to love me a college sports romance story, it's my jam yo! So I was excited to start this one.
Peep and Preston start with a bang, or a fire alarm and the clinker to be more accurate. One is part of the protected and coveted football team, while the other is a girl on the soccer team, that happens to be playing for the championship as well. One athlete is swooped up and saved while the other is placed before the sports committee and let's just say it doesn't go well. What I loved about Preston Rush was his complete loyalty to those he cares about. His complete protection of not only his blood family, but his teammates and friends as well. What Peep thought was a douchey demeanor was found to be a stand up, solid alibi that would put everything he had worked for on the line in order to help her get what she lost due to helping him.
Loved Rush, like Peep and enjoyed their relationship altogether.
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Peep and Preston start with a bang, or a fire alarm and the clinker to be more accurate. One is part of the protected and coveted football team, while the other is a girl on the soccer team, that happens to be playing for the championship as well. One athlete is swooped up and saved while the other is placed before the sports committee and let's just say it doesn't go well. What I loved about Preston Rush was his complete loyalty to those he cares about. His complete protection of not only his blood family, but his teammates and friends as well. What Peep thought was a douchey demeanor was found to be a stand up, solid alibi that would put everything he had worked for on the line in order to help her get what she lost due to helping him.
Loved Rush, like Peep and enjoyed their relationship altogether.
For more check us out at http://www.facebook.com/twounrulygirls
May 3, 2016
Fantastic!!!! I love finding new authors that I enjoy! Full Review coming on release day........
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February 6, 2019DNF @ 40%. Started out well, then started getting too unbelievable for me.
January 6, 2019
Beautiful writing!
This book was just plain amazing. When you start reading a sports romance you assume that it won't be much different than the last. However this book let you see a behind the scenes look at how athletes come about. Some was heartbreaking and some was not. The only thing that could of made this book any better would of been Moses coming out on top with his personal home life. I'm assuming things worked out for him in the end but it sure would of been nice to read. Also I wish the epilogue was a little longer and let us know if Rush got drafted for sure or not and was able to fulfill his dreams for his family. All and all with out that stuff being included, this was still a dang good book!
This book was just plain amazing. When you start reading a sports romance you assume that it won't be much different than the last. However this book let you see a behind the scenes look at how athletes come about. Some was heartbreaking and some was not. The only thing that could of made this book any better would of been Moses coming out on top with his personal home life. I'm assuming things worked out for him in the end but it sure would of been nice to read. Also I wish the epilogue was a little longer and let us know if Rush got drafted for sure or not and was able to fulfill his dreams for his family. All and all with out that stuff being included, this was still a dang good book!
February 6, 2017
Preston is the college quarter back who has a successful career ahead of him. He comes from a poor family which makes him more determined to get to the top in order to help his family have a more comfortable life.
Priscilla is a soccer player who comes from a fairly well off family but her life is far from perfect due to parental issues. She is close to her siblings despite their occasional squabbles. She too is on her way up in her career as well as being dedicated to those less fortunate than herself.
Preston and Priscilla come across each other at a fancy dress party and there is this instant attraction between them. Unfortunately, things take a turn for the worse when Preston finds himself being physically assaulted. Priscilla witnesses the incident and immediately goes to the rescue. They both end up in the same cell in jail. They form this casual relationship or so they think! When the implications of what's happened hit them, they both realise that their careers might well be in jeopardy. The consequences for Priscilla are pretty harsh and even though she is attracted Preston, she can't help but blame him, especially when he is not available for any assistance. Priscilla is quick to jump to conclusions. The problem is that she is still attracted to Preston who thinks that she hates him.
As the story unfolds, they both learn more about each other but Preston is keeping a secret, partly out of shame and partly to protect Priscilla. She is not aware of the reasons why he refuses to divulge what he is hiding from her. To make matters worse, Amelia, Preston's ex puts more doubt in Priscilla's head. This is where trust or lack of comes into play.
I like the way Priscilla and Preston interact with each other. Their relationship is a gradual build up which leads to the question, are they or aren't they? Preston is eager to get to the top but that doesn't stop him from doing what he thinks is right at the cost of possibly losing his chances. Priscilla jumps to the wrong conclusions on more than one occasion but she doesn't hide behind her insecurities. She owns up and readily apologises. She is also dedicated to her team and to those in need.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. It's full of fun and laughter. There are uncertainties, greed, corruption, bullying, friendship and loyalty. The love between Preston and Priscilla is very palpable even when they think that they have to eventually part ways.
It's very well written. I love the storyline where all the characters are believable. Preston and Priscilla both shine throughout the story. I would fully recommend this New Adult Romance to other readers.
I was kindly issued with an advanced ecopy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Priscilla is a soccer player who comes from a fairly well off family but her life is far from perfect due to parental issues. She is close to her siblings despite their occasional squabbles. She too is on her way up in her career as well as being dedicated to those less fortunate than herself.
Preston and Priscilla come across each other at a fancy dress party and there is this instant attraction between them. Unfortunately, things take a turn for the worse when Preston finds himself being physically assaulted. Priscilla witnesses the incident and immediately goes to the rescue. They both end up in the same cell in jail. They form this casual relationship or so they think! When the implications of what's happened hit them, they both realise that their careers might well be in jeopardy. The consequences for Priscilla are pretty harsh and even though she is attracted Preston, she can't help but blame him, especially when he is not available for any assistance. Priscilla is quick to jump to conclusions. The problem is that she is still attracted to Preston who thinks that she hates him.
As the story unfolds, they both learn more about each other but Preston is keeping a secret, partly out of shame and partly to protect Priscilla. She is not aware of the reasons why he refuses to divulge what he is hiding from her. To make matters worse, Amelia, Preston's ex puts more doubt in Priscilla's head. This is where trust or lack of comes into play.
I like the way Priscilla and Preston interact with each other. Their relationship is a gradual build up which leads to the question, are they or aren't they? Preston is eager to get to the top but that doesn't stop him from doing what he thinks is right at the cost of possibly losing his chances. Priscilla jumps to the wrong conclusions on more than one occasion but she doesn't hide behind her insecurities. She owns up and readily apologises. She is also dedicated to her team and to those in need.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. It's full of fun and laughter. There are uncertainties, greed, corruption, bullying, friendship and loyalty. The love between Preston and Priscilla is very palpable even when they think that they have to eventually part ways.
It's very well written. I love the storyline where all the characters are believable. Preston and Priscilla both shine throughout the story. I would fully recommend this New Adult Romance to other readers.
I was kindly issued with an advanced ecopy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 5, 2016
Priscilla Winslow has a mouth that spits fiery sarcasm faster than I can throw a touchdown. But I’ve wanted her ever since I saw her in that Bo Peep outfit on Halloween. Yep, I’m a sheep who will follow that little hottie anywhere. There’s one problem…she hates me. Just because we ended up in jail and quite possibly ruined both our futures...
They’re changing the rules…
College Quarterback, Preston Rush is living the dream. He’s leading his team to the National Championship and days away from earning a ‘first round draft pick’ label. When he meets Little Bo Peep at a Halloween party, he thinks he’s scored big. Instead, he wakes up in a jail cell with the corseted beauty. Because of him, she’s in trouble and when he discovers her true identity, he realizes, his nightmare is just beginning.
The always shooting for perfection Priscilla Winslow can’t believe her good deed has cost her soccer career. Even though she knows it isn’t Preston’s fault, she can’t forgive him for the disaster that is her life. She just wishes her damn body would get the message. Every time she sees him, it’s all she can do not to kiss him.
When everything crashes down around him, Preston will have to decide if doing the right thing is worth losing it all.
Review:
Gonna start with....LOVE that cover!
I am not one for a lot of NA books, I am old, I admit it and I enjoy slightly older characters. Well Ms. Ross has changed that for me. I loved this book! The characters were flawed, but really want to do the right thing and have a strong moral compass. When most kids their age are partying (at least I was) and not thinking beyond themselves, Preston and Priscilla are. They have both come from home lives that have been strained and they have taken on more responsibility than most. They are at times fun, sexy, emotional, dramatic, sincere and just so plain good together. Loved the secondary characters too, they really added dimension to the story and would love to see some of them in their own books. the concept for the story was unique also, I have read lots of romances about athletes, but I liked how the story revolved around conduct issues and how it effects their standings as NCAA players. They are both athletes and stars in their respective sports and I saw this as a plus to the story. This is a new-to-me Author and besides the characters I thought her storytelling was great, kept me engaged and rooting for Preston and Priscilla. I am originally from Michigan so anyone who is from there or the book is set there gets a thumbs-up from me ;)
Fun, sexy, earnest romance.
4.5 Stars
*Received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.*
They’re changing the rules…
College Quarterback, Preston Rush is living the dream. He’s leading his team to the National Championship and days away from earning a ‘first round draft pick’ label. When he meets Little Bo Peep at a Halloween party, he thinks he’s scored big. Instead, he wakes up in a jail cell with the corseted beauty. Because of him, she’s in trouble and when he discovers her true identity, he realizes, his nightmare is just beginning.
The always shooting for perfection Priscilla Winslow can’t believe her good deed has cost her soccer career. Even though she knows it isn’t Preston’s fault, she can’t forgive him for the disaster that is her life. She just wishes her damn body would get the message. Every time she sees him, it’s all she can do not to kiss him.
When everything crashes down around him, Preston will have to decide if doing the right thing is worth losing it all.
Review:
Gonna start with....LOVE that cover!
I am not one for a lot of NA books, I am old, I admit it and I enjoy slightly older characters. Well Ms. Ross has changed that for me. I loved this book! The characters were flawed, but really want to do the right thing and have a strong moral compass. When most kids their age are partying (at least I was) and not thinking beyond themselves, Preston and Priscilla are. They have both come from home lives that have been strained and they have taken on more responsibility than most. They are at times fun, sexy, emotional, dramatic, sincere and just so plain good together. Loved the secondary characters too, they really added dimension to the story and would love to see some of them in their own books. the concept for the story was unique also, I have read lots of romances about athletes, but I liked how the story revolved around conduct issues and how it effects their standings as NCAA players. They are both athletes and stars in their respective sports and I saw this as a plus to the story. This is a new-to-me Author and besides the characters I thought her storytelling was great, kept me engaged and rooting for Preston and Priscilla. I am originally from Michigan so anyone who is from there or the book is set there gets a thumbs-up from me ;)
Fun, sexy, earnest romance.
4.5 Stars
*Received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.*
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