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Everything I do, I aim to win BIG
Evan Marshall
I'm the loud-mouthed, no-nonsense wide receiver who got my team over the SEC championships hump. Yeah, I also have an attitude and can get kinky in the bedroom. Women love it, and those who don't can use the door.

Right after winning at the bowl games and taking a break for Christmas holidays, the shit hit the fan. I ended up with a career-threatening injury seven weeks before the national combine.

I was screwed.

Then I find out the athletic therapist they assigned to my recovery is a chick.

For my grade two groin tendon injury.

Well f*ck me.

After a beat, I took on Samantha Woodward for the challenge that she was.

A sexy, feisty, athletic therapist...and a virgin.

Challenge accepted. Let the games begin.

Samantha Woodward
Every aspect of my final semester at college was lined up perfectly. I was just assigned to the college baseball team as the lead student athletic trainer and therapist, and hoped to work with an MLB team upon graduating.

It was perfect.

Until it wasn't.

Out of left field, I got dealt the shittiest hand from a cursed deck of cards. My assignment was stripped from me and I was left with Evan Marshall.

Six weeks to get him off the injured list and performing as though it never happened.

Six weeks with an opinionated, arrogant, self-centered, smoldering hot, irresistible jock.

Six weeks working on his groin injury...and I'm a virgin.

Kill me now.

*Author's note. Win Big is a full-length, standalone sports romance story with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger. This story is light on football and heavy on steamy romance.

284 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 2, 2016

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Profile Image for Chantal ❤️.
1,361 reviews912 followers
August 8, 2016
Ok I need to rethink what I read now. Sexual harassment is ok if it comes from a hot guy!? Is that right?
Whatever!
Not for me, and the fact that everyone knew he was into BDSM was weird.
He has a harness in his dorm!?
What college does he go to?
WTF not even going to touch that here!
How many manwhore sports guys can an author write about here?
From Virgin to BDSM lifestyle?
I am done here!

Forgot to mention there is descriptive sex with others.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
8 reviews1 follower
August 4, 2016
Good quick read with a HEA

This was a good quick read. I loved the strong attitude of the lead female Samantha and the smart mouth of Evan. It had just the right amount of football and a whole lot of alpha male. I wish they would have done something about the abusive ex and not just let him get away with what he did that's why I gave it 4 stars but overall good read

Short Summary: A football player named Evan gets a growing injury and a student studying as a sports trainer get stuck helping Evan with his recovery much to her dismay over the course of the story Evan is very cocky and Samantha starts to fall for him Samantha has a secret that she's a virgin once Evan finds out it's like something changes and all of a sudden he wants her after they sleep together a few times they fall in love it turns out Evan brags to his friends about Sam being a virgin and when she finds out she gets pissed off they separate for two months and then he makes it to the NFL gives her a shout out on the big screen they make up and they live HEA
Profile Image for Karen Voitik.
3,219 reviews
December 7, 2016
>Book review – Win Big

>I am an independent reviewer. This book is the second in the Bad Boy Sports Romance series and ends in an HEA. Evan is a total man whore whose only goal in college is to make the NFL. A groin injury forces him to slow down and listen to his dedicated personal athletic trainer, Samantha. The banter between Samantha and Evan is filled with innuendo. He eventually realizes Sam is a virgin and boasts to his frat brothers that he’ll be her first.

>Samantha hates football. She dreams of becoming an athletic trainer for a pro baseball team. Her dreams are derailed when her professor assigns her to Evan. There really is a lot of rehab detail in this story. The frustration that Evan feels when forced to do nothing is palpable. Sam dislikes Even because she is attracted to him and that upsets her. When an ex-boyfriend starts to harass her, Evan and his friends really step up. Evan’s mysterious buddy, Pat, arranges for Sam to have a bodyguard. This whole situation is shrouded in mob undertones. I hope the mob story is told next.

>This book is more than just a hate to love sports story. Evan really comes to care for Sam. I felt the conflict at the end left a chasm too wide for Sam and Evan to ever get back together, but the HEA did happen. Maybe a few scenes with some regret might have made the ending not seem so abrupt.

>This book is appropriate for an adult audience. I am giving this story 4 stars.
Profile Image for Bennita.
1,041 reviews31 followers
November 25, 2016
Samantha hates football and Evan's a wide receiver. She's the best sports medicine student and he's got a possible career ending injury. He's a manwhore and she's a virgin. Evan had a reputation for being a jerk and a cocky bastard, so the loss of control for him was huge. He was used to being a go getter and the person who pushed his teammates to be the best, so his injury was devastating. I loved Samantha's reaction to their first meeting. Due to her inexperience with men, she was a nervous mess. Evan picked up on her inexperience and used it against her. He loved getting under her skin, which led for a lot of conflict between the two. She wasn't sure if she wanted to jump his bones or shake the life out of him. The story was predictable, but I still enjoyed it and the characters.
Profile Image for Nancy Lovallo.
719 reviews2 followers
July 27, 2016
I was so disappointed in this book. It was almost exactly like a book read last wee, Cocky Arrogant Football player comes on to his Physical therapist and she try's to stop but, cannot resist him. Roll Eyes Here..What bothers me the most is that these Women are pretty much Vocally sexually harassed By these players and they are never called out for it. The girl ends up falling for him. As a women I just don't like it. Than take Samantha's BFF who at first warns her about Evan and his sexual conquest, later tells her that she should sleep with him to take care of her Virginity. Again Roll Eyes Here..
276 reviews2 followers
August 20, 2016
4.5

I wasn't expecting to love this one, but I actually talk enjoyed it! I will write a full review when I have time :)
44 reviews
November 9, 2016
Good story. I liked this book

I usually read IR books and thought this was one but was so into the story I didn't care that it wasn't. I liked that the characters actually got to know each other before falling into one another. So happy that no major misunderstanding dragged on and in the end I just really enjoyed reading about these characters.
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2,393 reviews80 followers
May 12, 2017
1 star for taking place in Louisiana.
1 star for an original story plot (even if it was executed HORRIBLY). She totally should've been older and a professional.

Terrible grammar. Horribly sexist. (I can't believe I just complained about a contemp romance being sexist, but this was.) She only got a job offer after he talked about her on TV? Right.
129 reviews4 followers
May 22, 2017
Win Big: A Bad Boy Sports Romance Review

This is a well written book with enough suspense and hot, steamy sexual chemistry that grabs you from the very beginning. Strong and real life like characters that you can relate to and fall deeply in love with. A story line that is real and relevant to today's society and just a joy to read. I will be sharing with my reading circle.
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1,110 reviews22 followers
November 7, 2017
Enjoyed this book and it was such a quick read. The characters were nice and I definitely want to read the first two books in the series. Wish I was a longer book so the characters had more time to develop.
40 reviews12 followers
December 11, 2017
Great story

I loved this cute romance story. The main characters, Evan and Samantha, had a great chemistry and worked well together. If you want to read a great and happily ever after this is the book for you. Bella did a great job as always.

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48 reviews3 followers
May 16, 2017
I loved Sam and Evan. Evan was so used to getting whatever he wanted and was completely driven towards his goal of being in the NFL. Sam was not interested in dating anyone and was excited about completing her college internship. She hates football for specific reasons. When the two of them are thrown together the sparks fly!!
Profile Image for Atlanta Whitlock.
907 reviews12 followers
July 22, 2016
4.5 Stars

I always look forward to reading something by Bella Love-Wins, so what I found out she was releasing another sports romance book, I just jumped at the chance to read it. As I have found often by reading anything of Bella’s, I found myself wrapped up in the story and finding myself in the characters heads as if I was there going through all the details that occurred in the story. I seriously love it when an author manages to create characters and a storyline that makes you completely lose yourself in an authors work.

I seriously loved the whole story between Evan and Samantha, they way that both of them were was honestly amazing. I felt sorry for Samantha because the one thing that she had been working on for a while was achieving her dream to get a career in the Baseball industry, but then because Evan got injured during a team practice on the football field her dream was taken from her like that. As anyone would be, they would be devastated to have had that happen to them if that was something you had been working towards for quite some time. Being honest I felt a bit sorry for Evan because of the injury that he pulled during training. Don’t get me wrong if that injury would have been worse then he wouldn’t have been able to play football again, however the way he treats people made me feel less sorry for him because honestly you don’t talk to people like they aren’t worth anything. Although because of the way he spoke to people that made me not feel all too much sorry for him. Throughout the book you see such a massive change happen in both Samantha and Evan and honestly loved how everything turned out.

The only thing that I didn’t exactly like in the book was how Austin managed to get away with everything that he did, I found him to be a royal pain and honestly I thought he deserved to get punished for everything he put Samantha through. Other than that I suggest that you give this book a read as it is an awesome read.
Profile Image for Jessica McSwain.
180 reviews2 followers
October 9, 2016
Bella you can always count on the excitement you bring to your customers..
The story while being about sports is more than football talk it is about finding love in unexpected places.. Evan is the schools pride and joy and a cock sexy footballer. He knows he is hot and can get anything or anyone he wants. But while in practice one day gets hurt and needs therapy. He hurt his groin area and is sent to get physical therapy from Samantha. But one look at her and he knows he has to have her but she is not one to fall at his feet this is going to be the challenge to give him motivation to endure the pains he has to endure. Samantha loves sports but hates and I mean hates football and especially the players. Evan is no different and she will not give him the time of day, she has worked hard to get to the baseball team therapy group but the school puts her Evans recovery instead.. Why or why... Was it punishment . Crazy thing is she is a virgin and has virtues but why is it she can't stop fantasizing about the jerk. The sparks fly every time they get closer until it spills over. At the end will they come out on top or will Evan go back to his ways... Will he be able to play? Read and find out...
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207 reviews6 followers
August 3, 2016
I adore this series and this story just adds to my enjoyment of it :) Evan is one of the big stars on the football team and has the ego to back it up. Truthfully at the beginning, I wasn't a big fan of his cockiness especially when he firsts meets Sam. Sam is paired up with Evan as his therapist to help him heal from an injury and get back to playing at top form. They are on a deadline so every moment counts. Sam takes her job very seriously and counting on this to help her find the job she needs when she graduates. Evan is immediately attracted to her and tries every trick in the book to get her to be one of his conquests. Sam gives him a run for his money and he needs to earn it. As much as she hates to admit it, she is also very attracted to Evan and can't control how her body reacts to him. Over time he shows a side to Sam that helps her see him in a new light. He is determined to get back to playing football and he sees in her how great she is at her job and earns his respect. They become friends and eventually more. But trouble arises, obstacles occur and trust is tested. The pace of the story was perfect and I couldn't have been anymore happy with the ending :)
Profile Image for Cami.
1,665 reviews76 followers
December 23, 2016
5 Stars!!

I love sports related books and football is my favorite sport so it already started off in the positive.

Evan Marshall is focused on one thing and that is making it to the NFL. He is so focused he ends up coming across as a real ass. Evan sustains an injury that has him fighting back to get healthy in a short time period. He needs to be back at a 100% and serious physical therapy and determination should get him there. Unfortunately, he is not thrilled that his athletic therapist is a hot & feisty female.

Samantha Woodward is in her final semester of college and has worked hard to get the position of Lead Student Athletic Trainer for the baseball team. She is hoping to graduate and get an offer with an MLB team. She hates everything to do with football and is furious when she is pulled away to help with Evan’s recovery. She has 6 weeks with this egotistical, pompous, gorgeous football player and is not certain she will make it.

Samantha and Evan are both interesting on their own but add in an ex-boyfriend of Sam’s and some additional football players and you have a very exciting suspenseful book!
Profile Image for Louise Roach.
998 reviews42 followers
July 5, 2016
Another good read from Bella Love-Wins. This was a quick read for me, but I did enjoy it from beginning to end.

This book is the turn of Evan. He's a complete jock and a total player. I didn't like him at all to start with but knew by the end of the book I probably would! He is a total arrogant typical bad-boy sports star set for great things in Football. He sleeps with the girls, kicks them out straight after and has sexual preferences which are public knowledge around college.

Samantha is in the athletic training program and hopes to have a future in Baseball teams around the country; thats where her heart is set and exactly where she's headed.... Until everything changes!
Samantha has a real hate towards all football players so when she is thrown together with Evan, she is far from happy. I enjoyed how these two characters developed and enjoyed seeing where Bella took us with this story.

A great book, with a couple of surprises along the way. I look forward to the next instalment of this series!
Profile Image for Morgan Trahan.
24 reviews1 follower
September 11, 2016
Awesome read

Evan and Samantha's story is awesome, so what true love is all about, the fights and the make up and happily ever after. Recommend to read all the stand alone sports book by Bella
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484 reviews
September 28, 2016
2.8 stars! WIN BIG is about a student trainer (Samantha) assigned at the last minute to treat an injured football player (Evan) for six weeks.

The tense lead up to the burgeoning romance was quite wonderful to read, but afterwards, it was a whole lot of nothing. It had a cute relationship at the helm, but never portrays the aftermath with anything substantial. The romance starts to get boring, as well. Cliche plot conflicts (bitter ex) arise here and there with ease, and so the conflict doesn't really hold a lot of weight especially with its conveniently placed resolutions. In the end, the reader loses interest as the characters' romance takes the backseat and becomes flimsy at best. It's an okay read for anyone wanting to read a short simple sports story. Just don't expect anything more than that.
Profile Image for Susan.
1,295 reviews21 followers
July 6, 2016
I have really enjoyed reading this whole series, and this book, I could not put down. I absolutely loved it. Evan is an arrogant manwhore, that was looking to play football in the NFL. Samantha is a hardworking virgin that does not want to have anything to do with football. They are so different from each other, but when they get stuck together when Evan was injured, and Samantha was in charge of his recovery, sparks were flying. I loved the banter between them. I was so happy to see there is more to Evan than what we thought. This is a well written book with a great storyline that is scorching hot. I received this book from the author in return for an honest review, and I highly recommend iit.
Profile Image for Porchia.
439 reviews4 followers
July 6, 2016
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This is book 3 in the Bad Boy Sports series. This is a stand alone book with an wonderful HEA. The series can be read in any order, I suggest in order just to keep the couples stories on track. Samantha is on her last semester to get her degree to become a athletic trainer and therapist. She want to work for a major league baseball team. Even is the star wide receiver of the football team and is all set to go pro in the NFL, until a groin injury happens. This is a wonderful story of reaching for your dreams and finding love where you least expect it. I recommend to all romance readers and those who love a good sports story. This series is awesome. Looking forward to the next book in the series. Happy reading.
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5,073 reviews51 followers
July 5, 2016
This was an ok read. I had a hard time liking the main characters at first. I just thought it was immature and stupid how Samantha felt about football just because her dad became a raving jerk because of it. If he's a jerk then it's him, not the game but to paint everything football as bad is just dumb. Evan, I did not care for at all at the beginning. It wasn't even his manwhore ways that I didn't like, it was him and his attitude/personality. He was just a major jerk but as I read more of the book, I started to warm up to them. It took a awhile but I finally started to enjoy the book at the end. Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Cassie Brooker.
255 reviews1 follower
July 10, 2016
Love Grows with a Cocky Man

This is the second book in this series and I LOVED it!!! Sam is very career oriented and always has her nose in a book so she can get a job with MLB but her chances get detailed after Even gets injured.

These two strong personalities meet and dislike eachother but somehow start finding a attractiveness to eachother.

Fast paced book but well worth the read. You will love Evan who is a cocky smart mouth and Sam who is career oriented.

I recommend this book to anyone who loves sports and romance or if you want a quick read. I give this book 5 stars!

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574 reviews
July 8, 2016
Changing Mindset

My overall rating is 3.5 stars as I felt the ending was rushed and left out how Evan and Samantha reunited. Also, I love a book with an epilogue but this one didn't even let the readers be part of the proposal. Both characters came across as immature and needed some growing up. I also wish if Evan was really into some kinky stuff why was that never introduced during their sex scenes? Never understood why Evan felt he had to be a jerk and Samantha's reason for disliking football was ridiculous. Overall an okay story of changing one's mindset. Received an ARC for an honest review.
2,259 reviews18 followers
July 8, 2016
I enjoyed this book. Evan is cocky, arrogant, sexy manwhore wide receiver who enjoys kink in the bedroom. Samantha is feisty and smart athletic trainer and therapist. Evan is injured and Samantha is assigned to help Evan with his recovery. The attraction between Evan and Samantha is strong and the chemistry is HOT! I enjoyed the banter between Evan and Samantha. Can Samantha get beyond the fact that Evan is football player? I loved the characters. This is a great read. Received copy for honest review.
Profile Image for Kelly Wilson.
315 reviews44 followers
July 11, 2016
I'm truly enjoying this series and this book especially. The author's writing style has a magical way of just pulling you in. I couldn't put this one down. This is one fast ride and journey through Evan & Sam's story. Initially, they start off on the wrong foot but they'll have you dancing with excitement as this story progresses. Who doesn't love a hot alpha male and a strong woman?!?! I absolutely love sport reads and when you add romance ... I like to call that WINNING!!! Can't wait for the next book.
789 reviews10 followers
August 1, 2016
This book was a quick steamy read. The star football running back hurts his groin muscle a few weeks before the nfl combine and has to get rehabbed. She is in the Kinesiology program and is hoping to be assigned to the baseball team because she hates football. She gets pulled from that to work on Evan. Between him being a football player, a cocky rude asshole and a total kinky womanizer, this is the last thing she wants and thinks this will ruin her chances at being an mlb trainer. Eventually Evan wears her down and they start a "no strings" relationship
Profile Image for Shannon Davison.
1,386 reviews11 followers
July 4, 2016
Evan is your typical bad boy jock....at least that's the image he portrays. Samantha ends up assigned to Evan for therapy to heal his groin injury. These two set the pages ablaze when they're together. The more they learn about each other, the closer they get. I just loved this story and can't wait to read the next one following this great group of sexy football players. I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Rebecca Barber.
Author 17 books308 followers
July 16, 2016
Evan Marshall may think he's big and tough, but underneath all that ink and those highly lickable muscles, he's nothing more than a teddy bear. A marshmallow that Sam Woodward can't resist despite knowing she's there to help him recover and get back to doing what he does best, carving it up on the football field in time for the NFL combine.

Great characters!

Loved Evan's cocky, arrogance and his smart mouth! Made home a lot of fun!
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Author 23 books3 followers
September 7, 2016
Sweet story

Why does he have to be such a jerk in the beginning? There is great character development in this book, to see where he started and then how the story ended you got to see Evan grow as a man. The crew of guys at the house are hysterical with the nicknames and poker night. It was good that Evan let Sam see the different sides to him and he opened his heart to let her in.
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