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Offside
I can't get that enormous prick out of my head.
Penny -
Jasper Stone is massive in every respect.
He’s a beast on the field, an animal off it, and just what we need to turn our season around.
Medal winner, star athlete, one hundred percent alpha male at the top of his game.
The trouble is, it’s the wrong one.
That's not the only thing either.
He's cocky, arrogant and constantly in trouble, and that's when he manages to keep that thing in his pants.
I can’t stand him, but unfortunately that doesn't matter right now, because apparently we don’t have a choice. If we want to survive for another year, we need Jasper Stone to help us do it.
It's a risk, but the potential reward is absolutely huge. After all, staying up isn't something Jasper Stone seems to have any trouble with.
Nor is being big and strong.
Bad boy Brit, banned athlete, and bigger all over than I’ve ever seen before, if there's one thing that Jasper knows how to do, it's win.
He'll stop at nothing to get what he wants. Girls, medals, millions of dollars - there's very little that can get in his way.
With him on our team, there's no way that we can lose, and right now Jasper Stone is a free agent.
I just didn't realize I was too.
Jasper -
Banned.
No rugby for a whole f*cking year.
I wouldn’t be here if I had the choice, but apparently, I don't.
The owners want me out of the way, and if I want to continue getting paid, I've got to play ball.
Literally.
I don't even know how to play this game, but that doesn't seem to bother anyone.
The Tigers get me for free, Corsham get rid of their trouble maker and I keep earning money.
Everyone wins.
All I've got to do is keep my head down, survive for a year and get the hell out of there when I'm finally done.
Simple, right?
It is until I meet Penny.
*Offside is a 75,000+ word bad boy sports romance heavy on the steam and light on the sports!*
**For a limited time only, OFFSIDE comes with a FREE bonus novel, DONKEY: A Stepbrother Sports Romance by Stephanie Brother.**
Penny -
Jasper Stone is massive in every respect.
He’s a beast on the field, an animal off it, and just what we need to turn our season around.
Medal winner, star athlete, one hundred percent alpha male at the top of his game.
The trouble is, it’s the wrong one.
That's not the only thing either.
He's cocky, arrogant and constantly in trouble, and that's when he manages to keep that thing in his pants.
I can’t stand him, but unfortunately that doesn't matter right now, because apparently we don’t have a choice. If we want to survive for another year, we need Jasper Stone to help us do it.
It's a risk, but the potential reward is absolutely huge. After all, staying up isn't something Jasper Stone seems to have any trouble with.
Nor is being big and strong.
Bad boy Brit, banned athlete, and bigger all over than I’ve ever seen before, if there's one thing that Jasper knows how to do, it's win.
He'll stop at nothing to get what he wants. Girls, medals, millions of dollars - there's very little that can get in his way.
With him on our team, there's no way that we can lose, and right now Jasper Stone is a free agent.
I just didn't realize I was too.
Jasper -
Banned.
No rugby for a whole f*cking year.
I wouldn’t be here if I had the choice, but apparently, I don't.
The owners want me out of the way, and if I want to continue getting paid, I've got to play ball.
Literally.
I don't even know how to play this game, but that doesn't seem to bother anyone.
The Tigers get me for free, Corsham get rid of their trouble maker and I keep earning money.
Everyone wins.
All I've got to do is keep my head down, survive for a year and get the hell out of there when I'm finally done.
Simple, right?
It is until I meet Penny.
*Offside is a 75,000+ word bad boy sports romance heavy on the steam and light on the sports!*
**For a limited time only, OFFSIDE comes with a FREE bonus novel, DONKEY: A Stepbrother Sports Romance by Stephanie Brother.**
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First published May 30, 2016
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June 2, 2016
Who wouldn't fall for a hot British rugby player with a sexy accent?!?!?!
~~~I received an ARC of Offside by Abbey Foxx for an honest review!~~~
This is the freshman book of a new author, and to be honest it showed though not as defined as other new authors I've read. But I'd have to say that this author has potential. With that said...
Jasper was a rugby hottie banned for a year for threatening to kill a member of the paparazzi. Jasper loves two things: rugby and women!!! But with this ban looming over him, at least one of his favorite is on hold. So he has to reluctantly accept the only viable deal...go to America and play football!! Problem is, he knows absolutely nothing about American football, and is not very happy being sent to the middle of nowhere America!!! His prospects change in the form of Penny!!
Penny works for her dad who owns an NFL team in Arkansas. She talked her dad into bringing Jasper to the Moxlin Tigers to help with their losing team. She is engaged to quarterback, Christopher aka Topher. She seems to be naïve and subservient as she puts up with Topher’s cheating and lack of affection, but she is in no way a pushover. All it takes is her eyes to be finally opened for her kickass attitude to take over, and boy does she ever.
The obstacles Penny and Jasper have are minor compared to other hero/heroines, but dealing with a father - who can not accept his little girl is old enough to make her own decisions, and who can not pull his head out of his ass long enough to see that he is letting his beloved team run themselves into the ground – can be one of the biggest struggles, especially when the father is so stubborn!!
I have to say I loved Penny and Jasper!!! Their banter, their stupid jokes, their chemistry, and especially when they finally get together!! I just love their connection and desire to do what they need to do to be together.
There were a few moments where I had to re-read certain passages to understand what was being said by whom, exactly, and there are a few editing and spelling errors, but I was very impressed by the quality of Abbey Foxx's debut novel. I can forgive the errors cause I was reading an ARC, and just hope they were caught and changed before the book was published. This is a book with MATURE content for MATURE audiences.
~~~I received an ARC of Offside by Abbey Foxx for an honest review!~~~
This is the freshman book of a new author, and to be honest it showed though not as defined as other new authors I've read. But I'd have to say that this author has potential. With that said...
Jasper was a rugby hottie banned for a year for threatening to kill a member of the paparazzi. Jasper loves two things: rugby and women!!! But with this ban looming over him, at least one of his favorite is on hold. So he has to reluctantly accept the only viable deal...go to America and play football!! Problem is, he knows absolutely nothing about American football, and is not very happy being sent to the middle of nowhere America!!! His prospects change in the form of Penny!!
Penny works for her dad who owns an NFL team in Arkansas. She talked her dad into bringing Jasper to the Moxlin Tigers to help with their losing team. She is engaged to quarterback, Christopher aka Topher. She seems to be naïve and subservient as she puts up with Topher’s cheating and lack of affection, but she is in no way a pushover. All it takes is her eyes to be finally opened for her kickass attitude to take over, and boy does she ever.
The obstacles Penny and Jasper have are minor compared to other hero/heroines, but dealing with a father - who can not accept his little girl is old enough to make her own decisions, and who can not pull his head out of his ass long enough to see that he is letting his beloved team run themselves into the ground – can be one of the biggest struggles, especially when the father is so stubborn!!
I have to say I loved Penny and Jasper!!! Their banter, their stupid jokes, their chemistry, and especially when they finally get together!! I just love their connection and desire to do what they need to do to be together.
There were a few moments where I had to re-read certain passages to understand what was being said by whom, exactly, and there are a few editing and spelling errors, but I was very impressed by the quality of Abbey Foxx's debut novel. I can forgive the errors cause I was reading an ARC, and just hope they were caught and changed before the book was published. This is a book with MATURE content for MATURE audiences.
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June 7, 2016
Jasper was a bad boy. He was always in trouble. If he was not getting drunk and sleeping with every available women then he was threating the media or running around town naked. Yeah he was a nightmare to the ones that had to manage him. So it should not of been a surprise when he was banned a year from playing Rugby.
Penny was over her father’s paper work for his football team the Moxlin Tigers. She loved the sport and knew more about it than most girls. Penny’s biggest problem was her poor taste in men. She was engaged to the quarter back that could not keep it in his pants. When Penny heard that Jasper Stone being banned she knew that her and her father should jump on the chance to grab him.
Being in the US is going to be a culture change for Jasper. He is going to have to learn how to play football and fool with a team that does not want him. When he lays eyes on Penny he knew he wanted her and made it his goal to have her. He did not care that she was engaged.
Penny’s eyes will open to how much a loser her boyfriend Topher really is and Penny will find she can’t help but wonder how much fun Jasper will be. Things will get hot and heavy between Penny and Jasper and what started as no strings attached became serious on both ends. What will they do when Jasper is ordered to return home?
Penny was over her father’s paper work for his football team the Moxlin Tigers. She loved the sport and knew more about it than most girls. Penny’s biggest problem was her poor taste in men. She was engaged to the quarter back that could not keep it in his pants. When Penny heard that Jasper Stone being banned she knew that her and her father should jump on the chance to grab him.
Being in the US is going to be a culture change for Jasper. He is going to have to learn how to play football and fool with a team that does not want him. When he lays eyes on Penny he knew he wanted her and made it his goal to have her. He did not care that she was engaged.
Penny’s eyes will open to how much a loser her boyfriend Topher really is and Penny will find she can’t help but wonder how much fun Jasper will be. Things will get hot and heavy between Penny and Jasper and what started as no strings attached became serious on both ends. What will they do when Jasper is ordered to return home?
July 24, 2016
Great story....could of used an American sports dictionary but unlike Rhino, who was US athlete, this book was British athlete that had never played American football nor had visited the US before and was an English Rugby star. I thought so much of the story as unique and interesting. Penny seemed a tiny bit sluttish and also a doormat. I think she was working on self esteem with therapy. Jasper was likable because he was firm on no cheating and he was also growing as a person due to consequences of discipline. So often we let star athletes get away with stuff and this shows that you own your mistakes and you grow as a person. Jasper saw that Topher just skated and got away with stuff and it did not serve him or the team. Topher did not respect Penny at all. I'm glad he had a little Weiner.
June 7, 2016
what do you do with a bad boy athlete banned from playing for a year in his own country?
you ship him of to the US in hopes he behaves himself.
jasper was fuming, he didn't agree with any of it but he had no other choice or he was risking his whole career as a rugby player. and now they want him to play american football? sorry football.
the girl picking him up from the airport quickly squashes his high hopes of his stay in America. he's not here to drink, chase woman and get in trouble. he can manage that, he thinks. because the girl has taken residency in his mind, that fact she's engaged isn't really stopping him. he likes her, plain and simple. he keeps his distance but when he sees her together with her fiance he knows those two can't last.
after the first game it's clear why. he may have done a lot of things, even had a ton of women but he never ever cheated on a girl.
things on the field aren't super duper either. he has to learn the game but none in the team, nor the trainer, have a drive to win and it's eating him up like a dark hole. he wants to play, he wants to win, it's his sole purpose on a field: play to win.
after some initial bumps on the roads he gets to know penny better and he still can't help liking her more then he should. when she figures out her fiance is back to his old ways, she doesn't hesitate to call him on it and with proof in hand ends a relationship that hasn't been healthy in ages.
penny is mad at everything that happened, the cheating, again, was the last drop. not getting jasper out of her min isn't helping either. it's like a moth being lured to a flame. one encounter is all it took to get fireworks. she knows she shouldn't but something about jasper and the way he is with her, it touches parts (literally and figuratively) nobody before him has.
how will these two work against time when events orchestrated by other people put them to the test?
you get sucked in from the moment you start. the bantering, the sparring, it just works with these two. you can tame a bad boy but luckily he's not losing his dirty ways.
enjoyed it a lot!
free copy given in exchange for an honest review
you ship him of to the US in hopes he behaves himself.
jasper was fuming, he didn't agree with any of it but he had no other choice or he was risking his whole career as a rugby player. and now they want him to play american football? sorry football.
the girl picking him up from the airport quickly squashes his high hopes of his stay in America. he's not here to drink, chase woman and get in trouble. he can manage that, he thinks. because the girl has taken residency in his mind, that fact she's engaged isn't really stopping him. he likes her, plain and simple. he keeps his distance but when he sees her together with her fiance he knows those two can't last.
after the first game it's clear why. he may have done a lot of things, even had a ton of women but he never ever cheated on a girl.
things on the field aren't super duper either. he has to learn the game but none in the team, nor the trainer, have a drive to win and it's eating him up like a dark hole. he wants to play, he wants to win, it's his sole purpose on a field: play to win.
after some initial bumps on the roads he gets to know penny better and he still can't help liking her more then he should. when she figures out her fiance is back to his old ways, she doesn't hesitate to call him on it and with proof in hand ends a relationship that hasn't been healthy in ages.
penny is mad at everything that happened, the cheating, again, was the last drop. not getting jasper out of her min isn't helping either. it's like a moth being lured to a flame. one encounter is all it took to get fireworks. she knows she shouldn't but something about jasper and the way he is with her, it touches parts (literally and figuratively) nobody before him has.
how will these two work against time when events orchestrated by other people put them to the test?
you get sucked in from the moment you start. the bantering, the sparring, it just works with these two. you can tame a bad boy but luckily he's not losing his dirty ways.
enjoyed it a lot!
free copy given in exchange for an honest review
June 7, 2016
I got this free (not directly from the author) so I felt it appropriate to leave an honest review.
First, this could have been better with careful editing. Grammar and puncutation are my pet peeves and there are misuses of plural forms and apostrophes. That's why this only gets 4 stars and not a solid 5.
Second, I'm not a fan of American football but Abbey Foxx made it work. Though the note said there's more of the hot sex than the sports, both are balanced well. Maybe there aren't that much details on the game per se, but all was well.
Third, I liked Jasper as an athlete because he's a goal-oriented person and that trait naturally extends to all aspects. It's obvious he has a competitive streak but he's not an a-hole in the field, he's a professional and with his Rugby training, he knows about teamwork and how to motivate other players in the team. I have to admit at first he's a typical arrogant player (literally and figuratively), because he's the best in the field and he knows it, and with that he thinks he can do anything.
Penny is a hard-ass when it comes to work but somewhat a doormat when it comes to a romantic relationship. I don't understand how she could say yes to a cheating bastard's marriage proposal when she knows he stepped out on her twice and countless times in between, and they've never been solid. There's obvious character development here for Jasper and Penny, but I wanted a scene where Penny told Topher off and laid it out for him. I hate perennial cheaters.
Sex was hot and some were really creative. Jasper and Penny has this explosive chemistry in and out of bed. That's all I could say about those steamy scenes, I wish there were more details because some of them were just mentioned in passing.
Last, this reminded me of Tabatha Kiss's sports romance "Whiplash" initially because the dynamic of star player and coach's daughter being together but it's a totally different story.
First, this could have been better with careful editing. Grammar and puncutation are my pet peeves and there are misuses of plural forms and apostrophes. That's why this only gets 4 stars and not a solid 5.
Second, I'm not a fan of American football but Abbey Foxx made it work. Though the note said there's more of the hot sex than the sports, both are balanced well. Maybe there aren't that much details on the game per se, but all was well.
Third, I liked Jasper as an athlete because he's a goal-oriented person and that trait naturally extends to all aspects. It's obvious he has a competitive streak but he's not an a-hole in the field, he's a professional and with his Rugby training, he knows about teamwork and how to motivate other players in the team. I have to admit at first he's a typical arrogant player (literally and figuratively), because he's the best in the field and he knows it, and with that he thinks he can do anything.
Penny is a hard-ass when it comes to work but somewhat a doormat when it comes to a romantic relationship. I don't understand how she could say yes to a cheating bastard's marriage proposal when she knows he stepped out on her twice and countless times in between, and they've never been solid. There's obvious character development here for Jasper and Penny, but I wanted a scene where Penny told Topher off and laid it out for him. I hate perennial cheaters.
Sex was hot and some were really creative. Jasper and Penny has this explosive chemistry in and out of bed. That's all I could say about those steamy scenes, I wish there were more details because some of them were just mentioned in passing.
Last, this reminded me of Tabatha Kiss's sports romance "Whiplash" initially because the dynamic of star player and coach's daughter being together but it's a totally different story.
August 2, 2016
This is my first book by this author. Our H is Jasper Stone, a bad boy Rugby player. Our h is Penny Locke, the daughter or the owner/coach of the Moxlin Tigers.
Jasper has done it again. He is in trouble and has been banned from Rugby for a year. Penny lives and breathes Moxlin Tigers. Her dad is the owner and coach of the team but they are literally on their last chance. They need something to bring them out of this slump. Penny sees everything that has happened to Jasper and makes a deal with his agent for him to come play American Football for one year. Next think Jasper knows, he is on a plane to Arkansas to play a game he knows nothing about. When he sees Penny coming to pick him up, he is instantly attracted to her. Penny makes it clear that attraction or not, she is his only friend.
Poor Jasper gets all kinds of crap from the coach and other players. They don't want someone who knows nothing about their sport coming over and trying to take their place. The quarterback is especially brutal because he is engaged to Penny. Jasper is a winner though and he is there to win. He pushes the team to do better and eventually they do. Jasper and Penny continue to get close as her relationship with the quarterback falls apart.
I really liked Jasper, he was a dirty talking but determined H. Penny I had a little more trouble with. I am not a fan of a weak h and at times, I felt she was. This author did a great job of really keeping the sports in the forefront. I definitely want to read more by this author.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Jasper has done it again. He is in trouble and has been banned from Rugby for a year. Penny lives and breathes Moxlin Tigers. Her dad is the owner and coach of the team but they are literally on their last chance. They need something to bring them out of this slump. Penny sees everything that has happened to Jasper and makes a deal with his agent for him to come play American Football for one year. Next think Jasper knows, he is on a plane to Arkansas to play a game he knows nothing about. When he sees Penny coming to pick him up, he is instantly attracted to her. Penny makes it clear that attraction or not, she is his only friend.
Poor Jasper gets all kinds of crap from the coach and other players. They don't want someone who knows nothing about their sport coming over and trying to take their place. The quarterback is especially brutal because he is engaged to Penny. Jasper is a winner though and he is there to win. He pushes the team to do better and eventually they do. Jasper and Penny continue to get close as her relationship with the quarterback falls apart.
I really liked Jasper, he was a dirty talking but determined H. Penny I had a little more trouble with. I am not a fan of a weak h and at times, I felt she was. This author did a great job of really keeping the sports in the forefront. I definitely want to read more by this author.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 1, 2016
I really enjoyed this story. It's well written and the characters grabbed my attention from the get go. Jasper is the British bad boy that has come to America to play football since he is on ban from playing Rugby anywhere. Penny is the one that set up the deal for him to come play for their football team. I loved their interactions and how it all goes. Penny is a strong woman and so gets to know Jasper but doesn't let him just push her around. I like that they build some friendship first before things start happening. The reader is quick to see that Jasper might have been with a lot of women but he is not a cheater or opposed to monogamy. I liked that. He has a good heart and that is quickly seen, which just endears him and makes the reader root for him even more. He still has that bad boy vibe but in the right way. He's a bad boy, who is going to treat his woman the right way. I liked the way that things flowed and the speed of things happening. I thought that it all worked out well. The sex is explicit and hot and frequent but not overly so. It fits the story and the characters, which matters to me. This was a great first story by Abbey Foxx and I will definitely be looking for more from her.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
June 1, 2016
The story of Penny & Jasper is a well written example of how the perceptions of the mind can change when one experiences the reality of the subject. Penny had this preconceived idea of what Jasper was like: a bad boy Brit, cocky, arrogant, a drunk hell raiser and skirt chaser off the field, constantly in trouble but a beast on the field, a star athlete. Her team needed a "beast on the field" so she invited him to come to Arkansas to join the Tigers for a year. Jasper is a Rugby Star that has been suspended one year for bad behavior. Now he is challenged to learn American football. Watching how he learns a different way of handling a ball, dealing with prejudices and jealousies among the teammates is interesting. Jasper goes through mental changes as well as he rethinks his behavior, his treatment of women and his views on life. Penny was an inspiration for a better version of himself. Depictions of important football games was so well executed, even this non-baller reader felt the tension, determination and excitement of the game. Final scenes were dramatic and sweetly tied up all the loose ends. This read was totally satisfying. Five stars.
July 24, 2016
Jasper Stone has caused one too many problems in England for his rugby club so they “sell” him to an NFL football team in Arkansas for one year. He is shocked by the “middle of nowhere” town where he lands but is surprised by his driver, Penny, who picks him up from the airport. Penny and her father, Harrison, own/run the Moxlin Tigers but if they can’t turn this upcoming season around, the team is going to disappear. Penny makes a last ditch effort by negotiating to get Jasper for a season since his rugby club will be paying his salary. She doesn’t expect him to look even better in person than she has seen on TV. This is a good sports romance. I have a few issues with the writing since Penny is an American, there are times when she speaks/uses British words instead of US vocabulary. This is distracting and would take me out of the story as I realized what was said didn’t fit the character. I’m sure this is a challenge for any author when you write a character not based in your country of origin. Overall, an enjoyable sports romance with a few unexpected twists and turns to keep you guessing while giving you off the charts sex scenes for a romantic escape.
June 1, 2016
I had a lot of fun reading Offside. I was smiling so much when I finally reached the end, too. Unlike most sport romances I've read, it had a good balance between actual sport references/situations and romance. I'm not familiar with American football as it's not played in my region, but I felt the excitement of the game as I read.
In the beginning, Jasper & Penny don't seem like they could possibly have anything in common, much less have anything resembling a decent relationship. Ms. Foxx weaves a story so convincing, that I found myself cheering hard for them to work everything out. The dual POVs were a good way to get in the character's heads, and I liked that while there were overlaps, there was no heavy repetition.
There were a few moments where I had to re-read certain passages to understand what was being said by whom, exactly, and there are a few editing and spelling errors, but I was very impressed by the quality of Abbey Foxx's debut novel.
I received an ARC in exchange for my review.
In the beginning, Jasper & Penny don't seem like they could possibly have anything in common, much less have anything resembling a decent relationship. Ms. Foxx weaves a story so convincing, that I found myself cheering hard for them to work everything out. The dual POVs were a good way to get in the character's heads, and I liked that while there were overlaps, there was no heavy repetition.
There were a few moments where I had to re-read certain passages to understand what was being said by whom, exactly, and there are a few editing and spelling errors, but I was very impressed by the quality of Abbey Foxx's debut novel.
I received an ARC in exchange for my review.
June 16, 2016
I had a hard time with this read. While the concept was good, it wasn't presented well in my opinion. Jasper is an English rugby player. He gets banned from rugby (the reason isn't given to us until we're deep into the book despite being with him in the disciplinary hearing). Penny's trying to save her NFL team in the US and convinces her dad (the owner/head coach) to take a chance on Jasper. Jasper's reputation as a dirty bad boy precedes him in the US, but he never quite pulled off that moniker. Penny was born and bred in Arkansas but frequently thought and spoke as if she were in England. It was a bit frustrating as a reader with conflicting terms to the location were supposed to be in. It would have been wonderful if edits or betas were in the US for this reason. I also never felt a deep chemistry between the couple. Their banter was entertaining and had me smiling on several occasions, but I just couldn't connect with the characters. Many people really enjoyed this book, but it just didn't work for me.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 2, 2016
*** Received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review ***
This is the first time reading a novel by this author but not the last and I'm looking to read more from her. The story covers a bad boy rugby player Jasper Stone, who is a womanizer and troublemaker for the Corsham Rugby team. Harrison Locke, owner of the Moxlin Tiger along with his daughter Penny Locke, recruiter, PR and financial personnel had the worst football team there was. Jasper attended his disciplinary hearing and was ban for 2 years from playing while Penny had eyes for his playing moves, recruited him to play for the Moxlin Tiger. The storyline had a nice roller coaster ride with a tad of twist and deception that spiced it up! Overall a good read.
This is the first time reading a novel by this author but not the last and I'm looking to read more from her. The story covers a bad boy rugby player Jasper Stone, who is a womanizer and troublemaker for the Corsham Rugby team. Harrison Locke, owner of the Moxlin Tiger along with his daughter Penny Locke, recruiter, PR and financial personnel had the worst football team there was. Jasper attended his disciplinary hearing and was ban for 2 years from playing while Penny had eyes for his playing moves, recruited him to play for the Moxlin Tiger. The storyline had a nice roller coaster ride with a tad of twist and deception that spiced it up! Overall a good read.
June 1, 2016
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
Abbey is a new author to me and right from the first page I knew I was going to really like this book. I loved the idea of the prologue and how it gave a little insight to what happened to Jasper and how he became one of the players in America to begin with right from the start.
After reading the blurb I was excited to start the book, sport romances are one of my favourites at the moment. It was a fun and entertaining read, I loved the author’s writing and how each character connected with others. I really liked it, it wasn’t an absolutely loved book but I did enjoy it and can’t wait to see what else Abbey comes up with.
Abbey is a new author to me and right from the first page I knew I was going to really like this book. I loved the idea of the prologue and how it gave a little insight to what happened to Jasper and how he became one of the players in America to begin with right from the start.
After reading the blurb I was excited to start the book, sport romances are one of my favourites at the moment. It was a fun and entertaining read, I loved the author’s writing and how each character connected with others. I really liked it, it wasn’t an absolutely loved book but I did enjoy it and can’t wait to see what else Abbey comes up with.
June 7, 2016
Received an ARC for an honest review
This is the first book I've read by Abbey Foxx but it won't be the last.
Bad boy rugby star is ban for at least 1yr by his team in England. His only option at the moment is to go to the U.S. and play for an American Football team while he waits out his suspension. Jasper Stone figures he'll play for the Tigers, continue his normal downtime behavior then get back to his life as a rugby player when everything settles down. What he didn't expect was a strong, sassy PR & team recruiter named Penny Locke who wasn't swayed by his bravado.
This was a fun story with great back & forth banter between the two main characters. Truly enjoyed it.
This is the first book I've read by Abbey Foxx but it won't be the last.
Bad boy rugby star is ban for at least 1yr by his team in England. His only option at the moment is to go to the U.S. and play for an American Football team while he waits out his suspension. Jasper Stone figures he'll play for the Tigers, continue his normal downtime behavior then get back to his life as a rugby player when everything settles down. What he didn't expect was a strong, sassy PR & team recruiter named Penny Locke who wasn't swayed by his bravado.
This was a fun story with great back & forth banter between the two main characters. Truly enjoyed it.
June 1, 2016
Arc for honest review
Penny's dad runs an american footie team and she's been dating topher the quarterback for 3 yes. Jasper is a rugby player that has been banned and sent to the states to learn american football. The attraction between penny and jasper is instant the banter between them is also fab.after topher is caughtong cheating again penny decides enough is enough and then the attraction between her n jasper can't be denied anymore.
This book is a fablous read . once started couldn't stop til finished. Defintely recommemed this
Penny's dad runs an american footie team and she's been dating topher the quarterback for 3 yes. Jasper is a rugby player that has been banned and sent to the states to learn american football. The attraction between penny and jasper is instant the banter between them is also fab.after topher is caughtong cheating again penny decides enough is enough and then the attraction between her n jasper can't be denied anymore.
This book is a fablous read . once started couldn't stop til finished. Defintely recommemed this
June 2, 2016
Received an Arc of Offside for an honest review. Jasper is a bad boy Brit Rugby star who is put on probation by his team. Penny is the daughter of the owner of a losing American football team. She thinks Jasper has what it takes to help them get some wins so they don't lose their team. Jasper falls for Penny immediately. The only problem is she is engaged to the two-timing quarterback who plays for her fathers team. This book was wonderful. It was a great love story as well. I recommend this book as it will not disappoint!
June 2, 2016
An English rugby player ends up on an NFL team after a suspension and winds up finding the place he was meant to be. Jasper is the bad boy of rugby sent to Arkansas to play football with a joke of a team the Moxlin Tigers where he meets Penny, the owner's daughter. Penny pushes to get Jasper to try and save the team she grew up around, not realizing how much his arrival would change her life forever. Jasper and Penny are great together, after some dead weight is removed from the equation. I enjoyed this book. I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 15, 2016
Jasper and Penny are steamy as hell together. Cocky English rugby player, turned NFL player because he's been banned from playing in his home country. Penny is the team manager's daughter and engaged to the douchbag quarterback. Sparks fly the minute they meet and things get interesting from there. Their banter and comebacks are great. I was drawn in and didn't put my kindle down until I was finished. I really look forward to reading more from Abbey.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
June 9, 2016
Reading this story is not only get to be involved in lots of football games and team dramas, but the most interesting and entertaining thing is to follow the romantic flirting sexy tug of war between Penny and Jasper. Jasper, the bad boy, did his job well and his unstoppable charm won himself a good but quite naughty girl to share the future with. How sweet and surprisingly good!!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 16, 2016
Huge fan of Jasper. As a rugby player her was the best of the best. When trouble lands him banned from the sport for a year, he joins an American football team struggling to win. When Jasper meets Penny, he knows he wants her. Can Penny resist him? Does she want to? Will Jasper ever commit to football and Penny or is this just to keep him busy until he can play Rugby? I enjoyed this story of determination, passion and the strength to love.
June 17, 2016
ARC for honest review.
I really enjoyed this story. Love the characters and storyline. Jasper is drool worthy, and knows exactly what he wants and goes for it.
The only 'issue' i had with the story, the conversations between the characters needed some direction. Many times i had to re-read certain parts to try and figure out who said what. If that was more clearer then this book would be a solid 5* from me. Would recommend.
I really enjoyed this story. Love the characters and storyline. Jasper is drool worthy, and knows exactly what he wants and goes for it.
The only 'issue' i had with the story, the conversations between the characters needed some direction. Many times i had to re-read certain parts to try and figure out who said what. If that was more clearer then this book would be a solid 5* from me. Would recommend.
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June 23, 2016If you know anything about football, this book is not going to be an easy read. I couldn't finish it. I thought the concept was good, rugby player having to learn American football. But the terminology used was clearly not for American football (club, boots, sportsman, docking points, etc). I'm sure some people can get past that, but I love football, and that kind of thing made me want yell at my kindle. *I'm not going to give it a rating because I didn't finish the whole book.
June 27, 2016
This book had many things, love, betrayal, learning when to walk away and learning to grow up. We read about everyone finding the path they need to take whether it learning to leave and unhealthy relationship, taking a chance on a relationship that you know might lead to nowhere. Growing up and learning to take others into consideration and find what makes you happy and going for it. You find yourself felling angry, sad and elated throughout the book. I would recommend this book.
December 2, 2016
In the early part of the book there were pages of conversation that I had to reread a couple of times to work out who was saying what, it wasn't that clear. Also the thing I enjoy most about a book is the character interaction. I found that at about 60% of the story there seemed to be less interaction and more internal reflection which made it a bit slow going for me. It was still an enjoyable story and the end left a smile on my face.
June 29, 2016
Bad British boy makes a really good read.
I liked the bad boy be it right from the start. The h's stupid fiancee is a big ole jerk from the start. I didn't like him as soon as he was brought into the story and then he got worse. The book had a good balance of romance and football. I highly recommend this book as a good read. SQ
I liked the bad boy be it right from the start. The h's stupid fiancee is a big ole jerk from the start. I didn't like him as soon as he was brought into the story and then he got worse. The book had a good balance of romance and football. I highly recommend this book as a good read. SQ
June 3, 2016
This is my first book by Abbey Foxx and won't be my last. Ms. Foxx knows how to steam up the pages. If you're looking for a hot book that is good, steamy, romantic, with some naughty thrown in, Offside is the book for you.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
June 4, 2016
It is official, I am now a fan of Rugby. If the players are even half as hot as this guy has been described, I have been missing out. The story itself is charming, but with a bit of drama and a huge shot of suspense. It was a terrific read, and I highly recommend it.
June 10, 2016
Got this in exchange for an honest review. Jasper & Penny's story was quite the roller coaster. I can't believe how self centred Jasper is...wow. But he sure got the wake up call he needed. Good book.
June 10, 2016
Loved this hot bad boy. Gets himself in trouble and has to do something else for a year. Exciting and keeps your attention. I recommend it. Fun to see what these hot bad boys do. I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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