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Atlanta Skyline #1
Crossing Hearts
FEVERED FATES
New to the U.S. soccer scene, not to mention the English language, compact yet explosive Chilean soccer legend Rio Vidal is driven to define a role on his new team, Atlanta Skyline. But he must also adapt to a new culture—and accept that he can’t do it alone. His beautiful interpreter, Eva, has been his voice, his refuge. But she is becoming so much more. If only he could convince her he isn’t like the other men she’s worked with, players on—and off—the field.
As a translator for pro athletes, Eva Torres is used to dealing with self-interested super stars. But Rio seems different, and she’s blindsided when he locks eyes with her across a church pew. By now, after weeks of close contact with the endearing athlete with whom she shares a language, her thoughts are far from holy. She must remind herself flirtation is probably just his default style. Plus, she’s the only one he can really talk to. But when his ambition threatens to derail his career—and their deepening connection—they’ll both have to lay their hearts on the center line . . .
New to the U.S. soccer scene, not to mention the English language, compact yet explosive Chilean soccer legend Rio Vidal is driven to define a role on his new team, Atlanta Skyline. But he must also adapt to a new culture—and accept that he can’t do it alone. His beautiful interpreter, Eva, has been his voice, his refuge. But she is becoming so much more. If only he could convince her he isn’t like the other men she’s worked with, players on—and off—the field.
As a translator for pro athletes, Eva Torres is used to dealing with self-interested super stars. But Rio seems different, and she’s blindsided when he locks eyes with her across a church pew. By now, after weeks of close contact with the endearing athlete with whom she shares a language, her thoughts are far from holy. She must remind herself flirtation is probably just his default style. Plus, she’s the only one he can really talk to. But when his ambition threatens to derail his career—and their deepening connection—they’ll both have to lay their hearts on the center line . . .
204 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 21, 2017
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Rebecca Crowley
30 books98 followersRebecca Crowley writes contemporary romance about good people doing their best, and never tires of the happily-ever-after. Having pulled up her Kansas roots to live in New York City, London and Johannesburg, Rebecca currently resides in Houston.
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May 18, 2017
ARC received via NetGalley
This was a lovely sports themed romance to read. I liked that although there was attraction between them at the start, there wasn't an instant relationship but it grew.
I liked that he was from Chile and didn't speak English. We got to see that it was difficult for him when he was in America. No one really, apart from his interpreter, spoke the language he could so he was quite isolated.
Although I liked how the book ended, I would love to know more. I would like for there to either be a follow up book about these two characters or a book about someone else on the team with these two characters also featuring in it.
This was a lovely sports themed romance to read. I liked that although there was attraction between them at the start, there wasn't an instant relationship but it grew.
I liked that he was from Chile and didn't speak English. We got to see that it was difficult for him when he was in America. No one really, apart from his interpreter, spoke the language he could so he was quite isolated.
Although I liked how the book ended, I would love to know more. I would like for there to either be a follow up book about these two characters or a book about someone else on the team with these two characters also featuring in it.
September 3, 2017
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New-to-me author Rebecca Crowley has published a number of standalone romances in addition to two series. Homefront deals with American military heroes and Elite Operators is a South African set romantic suspense series (I’m intrigued by this one!). She’s set her sights on soccer with her new series, Atlanta Skyline, and Crossing Hearts is a well-crafted and very enjoyable sports romance that also delves into a timely subplot of the challenges faced by immigrants to America.
Chilean soccer star Rio Vidal has recently been acquired by an American team, the Atlanta Skyline. Though he’s wealthy now, his poor and humble roots have given him a down to earth approach to life. Having his attractive translator Eva Torres by his side is no hardship, and he’s interested in pursuing more than just a professional relationship with her. But his number one goal is proving that the team that has acquired him has made the right choice.
As a professional Spanish language translator for pro athletes, Eva is used to being around good-looking men but sometimes her heart leads her astray. Her last relationship was with a soccer player who moved on to a new life without her, a man she foolishly thought felt the same way about her as she did about him. Once burned, twice shy, she’s got her guard up where men are concerned, especially one as appealing to her as Rio. Eva has plans for her future that don’t include being just a ‘plus one’ for another famous athlete. A sex only fling would let them burn off some of the excess attraction between them and Eva’s resistance to Rio is short lived in the face of his flirtatious pursuit. But when they develop feelings for each other beyond simple attraction, will it lead to something more permanent?
Okay, I’ll admit it. The cover of this book is what drew me in (hello, hot soccer player!) and combined with the synopsis, I was excited to read this story. The first thing that sticks out is that unlike the majority of romance heroes, Rio is short at just over five-and-a-half feet tall. It’s a disadvantage for most sports, and as a soccer player it means he has to be quick and maneuverable on his feet. His height disadvantage means he always feels like he has a lot to prove on the field, especially now with his new team. He’s not short of confidence though – he knows he’s fit and attractive, and his elite sports status means he doesn’t lack for female companionship. But he isn’t an arrogant man. He’s friendly and hardworking and dedicated. He’s used his wealth to better the lives of those living in the poor area he comes from in Chile, and supports his family. It’s not hard to see why a woman would be flattered to have his attention.
Eva, a smart, passionate and caring woman, is drawn to Rio despite her best intentions to keep things professional. There’s a bit of conflict involved due to her position as team translator, and this makes her hesitant to reveal that she’s attracted to him. Eva wants to be an immigration lawyer, and when she isn’t working for the soccer team she volunteers at her local Catholic church (that Rio is happy to attend with her as a fellow Catholic) where she assists undocumented immigrants. Eva herself is the daughter of a Mexican illegal immigrant who was deported when Eva was twelve. She was fortunate enough to be taken in by a neighbor, but naturally it still affects her. It’s a timely political storyline dealt with in an empathetic way.
The story is told from dual points of view which I always appreciate. Rio and Eva’s attraction results in some steamy love scenes and emotional moments as they connect on all levels, both of them eventually sharing the truth of their difficult pasts with each other. As for the soccer aspects, the business of running a sports team is dealt with well and there are several on field scenes that are exciting to read, and show the author has a good grasp of the sport. We see Rio’s successes and challenges; he’s trying to make a name for himself on the team, keep up his physical game by extensive training, build a working relationship with his teammates and learn how to speak English. All this, and he successfully romances Eva too! The happy ending after a few ups and downs is wholly satisfying. If you enjoy sports romances, Crossing Hearts delivers an exciting and passionate read. Rebecca Crowley has made herself a new fan.
A copy of this story was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review.
New-to-me author Rebecca Crowley has published a number of standalone romances in addition to two series. Homefront deals with American military heroes and Elite Operators is a South African set romantic suspense series (I’m intrigued by this one!). She’s set her sights on soccer with her new series, Atlanta Skyline, and Crossing Hearts is a well-crafted and very enjoyable sports romance that also delves into a timely subplot of the challenges faced by immigrants to America.
Chilean soccer star Rio Vidal has recently been acquired by an American team, the Atlanta Skyline. Though he’s wealthy now, his poor and humble roots have given him a down to earth approach to life. Having his attractive translator Eva Torres by his side is no hardship, and he’s interested in pursuing more than just a professional relationship with her. But his number one goal is proving that the team that has acquired him has made the right choice.
As a professional Spanish language translator for pro athletes, Eva is used to being around good-looking men but sometimes her heart leads her astray. Her last relationship was with a soccer player who moved on to a new life without her, a man she foolishly thought felt the same way about her as she did about him. Once burned, twice shy, she’s got her guard up where men are concerned, especially one as appealing to her as Rio. Eva has plans for her future that don’t include being just a ‘plus one’ for another famous athlete. A sex only fling would let them burn off some of the excess attraction between them and Eva’s resistance to Rio is short lived in the face of his flirtatious pursuit. But when they develop feelings for each other beyond simple attraction, will it lead to something more permanent?
Okay, I’ll admit it. The cover of this book is what drew me in (hello, hot soccer player!) and combined with the synopsis, I was excited to read this story. The first thing that sticks out is that unlike the majority of romance heroes, Rio is short at just over five-and-a-half feet tall. It’s a disadvantage for most sports, and as a soccer player it means he has to be quick and maneuverable on his feet. His height disadvantage means he always feels like he has a lot to prove on the field, especially now with his new team. He’s not short of confidence though – he knows he’s fit and attractive, and his elite sports status means he doesn’t lack for female companionship. But he isn’t an arrogant man. He’s friendly and hardworking and dedicated. He’s used his wealth to better the lives of those living in the poor area he comes from in Chile, and supports his family. It’s not hard to see why a woman would be flattered to have his attention.
Eva, a smart, passionate and caring woman, is drawn to Rio despite her best intentions to keep things professional. There’s a bit of conflict involved due to her position as team translator, and this makes her hesitant to reveal that she’s attracted to him. Eva wants to be an immigration lawyer, and when she isn’t working for the soccer team she volunteers at her local Catholic church (that Rio is happy to attend with her as a fellow Catholic) where she assists undocumented immigrants. Eva herself is the daughter of a Mexican illegal immigrant who was deported when Eva was twelve. She was fortunate enough to be taken in by a neighbor, but naturally it still affects her. It’s a timely political storyline dealt with in an empathetic way.
The story is told from dual points of view which I always appreciate. Rio and Eva’s attraction results in some steamy love scenes and emotional moments as they connect on all levels, both of them eventually sharing the truth of their difficult pasts with each other. As for the soccer aspects, the business of running a sports team is dealt with well and there are several on field scenes that are exciting to read, and show the author has a good grasp of the sport. We see Rio’s successes and challenges; he’s trying to make a name for himself on the team, keep up his physical game by extensive training, build a working relationship with his teammates and learn how to speak English. All this, and he successfully romances Eva too! The happy ending after a few ups and downs is wholly satisfying. If you enjoy sports romances, Crossing Hearts delivers an exciting and passionate read. Rebecca Crowley has made herself a new fan.
A copy of this story was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review.
May 27, 2019
I was enjoying this okay until the end. The fight after Rio gets hurt is CRUEL, and I'm not sure it's forgivable. Also, while I know professional athletes can be paranoid about losing their place, I'm also not sure I believe one being as willfully stupid about their own body as Rio was. Or the coaches letting him get away with it. Sure, they can't prevent the overtraining if he was hiding it, but they sure as hell didn't need to be playing him when they suspected.
Anyway, that leaves me with a romance I'm not sure I buy and sports stuff that makes me grumpy. Not great, bob!
Anyway, that leaves me with a romance I'm not sure I buy and sports stuff that makes me grumpy. Not great, bob!
August 7, 2022
"Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review"
“Just a guy who loves soccer”
A wonderful story with beautiful characters!
Rebecca Crowley wrote an amazing tale with a unique and genuine hero and well fleshed-out characters. Rio Vidal is the most charming, goodhearted, boyish hero I’ve read in ages. The way he and the heroine, Eva Torres, a translator and interpreter, burst out from the pages is terrific. I loved that neither he nor the heroine are the classical stereotyped characters. The Chilean soccer legend “in the end is just a guy who loves soccer” (quote from ARC).
Anyone who is familiar with soccer or translators/interpreters tasks will also find this story refreshing in its approach to the sport and professions.
This is the first story in the Atlanta Skyline series, a “soccer-themed trilogy” by Rebecca Crowley.
I'm grateful to the publisher, Kensington Books/Lyrical Shine, the author, Rebecca Crowley, and NetGalley for providing a free copy
“Just a guy who loves soccer”
A wonderful story with beautiful characters!
Rebecca Crowley wrote an amazing tale with a unique and genuine hero and well fleshed-out characters. Rio Vidal is the most charming, goodhearted, boyish hero I’ve read in ages. The way he and the heroine, Eva Torres, a translator and interpreter, burst out from the pages is terrific. I loved that neither he nor the heroine are the classical stereotyped characters. The Chilean soccer legend “in the end is just a guy who loves soccer” (quote from ARC).
Anyone who is familiar with soccer or translators/interpreters tasks will also find this story refreshing in its approach to the sport and professions.
This is the first story in the Atlanta Skyline series, a “soccer-themed trilogy” by Rebecca Crowley.
I'm grateful to the publisher, Kensington Books/Lyrical Shine, the author, Rebecca Crowley, and NetGalley for providing a free copy
February 4, 2017
Enjoyable football romance.
June 28, 2018
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Quoi de plus approprié en ces temps de coupe du monde qu’un livre qui fait la part belle à l’amour toujours et à celui du ballon rond ? Secrets de vestiaires est la nouvelle série de la collection #exclusif des éditions J’ai lu pour Elle et elle retranscrit parfaitement l’ambiance survoltée des stades et l’engagement des joueurs en coulisse. De quoi passer un très bon moment en compagnie d’un couple touchant et émouvant.
Le mot qui convient le mieux à ce roman est « Passion » puisqu’elle fait intégralement partie du texte que ce soit au niveau affectif ou au niveau sportif. Éva et Rio font honneur à leurs origines latines et nous offrent une histoire sensuelle, authentique, simple sans fausses notes. Bien entendu, quelques obstacles se dressent sur leur chemin, mais globalement j’ai apprécié le fait que tout coule de source ou presque.
De plus, j’ai adoré suivre leur évolution tout au long du récit, car non seulement ils doivent faire face à leurs inquiétudes et gérer cette puissante attraction qui les attire l’un vers l’autre, mais il leur faut également affronter les aléas de leurs vies professionnelles et accepter le fait de ne pas pouvoir être parfait en tout point. La situation n’est pas des plus simples puisque Rio sait exactement ce qu’il veut et met tout en œuvre pour l’obtenir quitte à prendre de mauvaises décisions tandis qu’Éva jongle entre ses différentes casquettes tentant coûte que coûte de garder le fragile équilibre mis en place.
Je dois d’ailleurs vous avouer que malgré la position inconfortable dans laquelle se trouve la jeune femme, j’ai trouvé frustrante la manière dont elle tente d’éloigner le joueur. En effet si certaines de ses craintes sont compréhensibles, ses excuses pour le repousser m’ont paru assez superficielles. Elle se laisse totalement ronger par ses appréhensions et en oublie ce bonheur si particulier qu’elle éprouve en sa présence. Heureusement, Rebecca Crowley débloque rapidement les choses et ce désagrément ne dure que le temps d’un court instant.
Sous contrat est un livre qui immerge agréablement le lecteur dans l’univers du football. Je ne suis pourtant pas une accro des terrains ni à l’affût du moindre but, je crois même ne connaître que les joueurs français de 98. Pourtant, loin de me pénaliser, je me suis laissée transporter par les acclamations de la foule, par les exploits du Chilien et surtout par la magnifique histoire d’amour qui en découle.
Éva et Rio m’ont conquise et je suis vraiment impatiente de voir arriver la suite avec un nouveau couple certes, mais les mêmes conditions à n’en pas douter. En tout cas, je serai au rendez-vous et vous dis donc au 04 juillet.
Quoi de plus approprié en ces temps de coupe du monde qu’un livre qui fait la part belle à l’amour toujours et à celui du ballon rond ? Secrets de vestiaires est la nouvelle série de la collection #exclusif des éditions J’ai lu pour Elle et elle retranscrit parfaitement l’ambiance survoltée des stades et l’engagement des joueurs en coulisse. De quoi passer un très bon moment en compagnie d’un couple touchant et émouvant.
Le mot qui convient le mieux à ce roman est « Passion » puisqu’elle fait intégralement partie du texte que ce soit au niveau affectif ou au niveau sportif. Éva et Rio font honneur à leurs origines latines et nous offrent une histoire sensuelle, authentique, simple sans fausses notes. Bien entendu, quelques obstacles se dressent sur leur chemin, mais globalement j’ai apprécié le fait que tout coule de source ou presque.
De plus, j’ai adoré suivre leur évolution tout au long du récit, car non seulement ils doivent faire face à leurs inquiétudes et gérer cette puissante attraction qui les attire l’un vers l’autre, mais il leur faut également affronter les aléas de leurs vies professionnelles et accepter le fait de ne pas pouvoir être parfait en tout point. La situation n’est pas des plus simples puisque Rio sait exactement ce qu’il veut et met tout en œuvre pour l’obtenir quitte à prendre de mauvaises décisions tandis qu’Éva jongle entre ses différentes casquettes tentant coûte que coûte de garder le fragile équilibre mis en place.
Je dois d’ailleurs vous avouer que malgré la position inconfortable dans laquelle se trouve la jeune femme, j’ai trouvé frustrante la manière dont elle tente d’éloigner le joueur. En effet si certaines de ses craintes sont compréhensibles, ses excuses pour le repousser m’ont paru assez superficielles. Elle se laisse totalement ronger par ses appréhensions et en oublie ce bonheur si particulier qu’elle éprouve en sa présence. Heureusement, Rebecca Crowley débloque rapidement les choses et ce désagrément ne dure que le temps d’un court instant.
Sous contrat est un livre qui immerge agréablement le lecteur dans l’univers du football. Je ne suis pourtant pas une accro des terrains ni à l’affût du moindre but, je crois même ne connaître que les joueurs français de 98. Pourtant, loin de me pénaliser, je me suis laissée transporter par les acclamations de la foule, par les exploits du Chilien et surtout par la magnifique histoire d’amour qui en découle.
Éva et Rio m’ont conquise et je suis vraiment impatiente de voir arriver la suite avec un nouveau couple certes, mais les mêmes conditions à n’en pas douter. En tout cas, je serai au rendez-vous et vous dis donc au 04 juillet.
March 20, 2017
***3 ‘Oh the angst’ Stars***
I waffled over my rating for this one because as a whole, I enjoyed the book. I loved seeing the U.S. through Rio’s eyes and experiencing his struggle to find his place in it. What I had a hard time with was the roller coaster ride that was Rio and Eva’s relationship. I didn’t hate it, in fact there were some great moments between them, but oh god the angstyness drove me batshit crazy and had me wanting to toss my Kindle into the freezer a few times.
I really liked Rio. He gives his all and wants to be the best at what he does so that he doesn’t disappoint other, but also himself. While a great trait he doesn’t know the meaning of moderation and balance and that gets him into trouble. But despite that issue, he is truly a genuine person and definitely falls under the category of what you see is what you get and watching as he worked to find his footing in his new life only endeared him to me even more.
For the most part, I liked Eva. She didn’t have an easy childhood, but she has worked hard to rise above it when it comes to her professional life and has more dreams that she that she is working on making a reality. She has a generous heart and truly wants to help those who have no one to turn to. But, and believe me when I say that it’s painful for me to say this, BUT the girl’s got issues and dear lord did she drive me batshit crazy. I understood where her insecurities came from, I did and my heart hurt for her, but damn the woman needed to have someone give her a huge dose of tough love and then a big hug.
The push and pull of their relationship because they didn’t communicate, kind of ironic considering their professional relationship, was frustrating and though much of it came from Eva, Rio threw his own issues into the ring as well. If having conversations in your head and assuming you know exactly what the other person is thinking/feeling was an event in the Olympics, these two would win the gold. It was crazy. But when they weren’t doing their best to keep the other at arm’s length and were chill, I really liked them together. There was an ease to their interactions as they got to know each other that showed how good they could be together once they both got over themselves. Their journey was a bumpy one, very bumpy, but they both did evolve along the way and became stronger for it.
This was my first read by Rebecca Crowley and overall I enjoyed it. I thought the author handled the hot topic issue with care and respect and while I’m no soccer aficionado by any means, and my knowledge is on the low end of basic, but her descriptions of what was going on either on the pitch or in training made it easy to visual what was going on. I’m interested to see what is coming up next for the series and will keeping an eye out for the next book.
~ Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley ~
I waffled over my rating for this one because as a whole, I enjoyed the book. I loved seeing the U.S. through Rio’s eyes and experiencing his struggle to find his place in it. What I had a hard time with was the roller coaster ride that was Rio and Eva’s relationship. I didn’t hate it, in fact there were some great moments between them, but oh god the angstyness drove me batshit crazy and had me wanting to toss my Kindle into the freezer a few times.
I really liked Rio. He gives his all and wants to be the best at what he does so that he doesn’t disappoint other, but also himself. While a great trait he doesn’t know the meaning of moderation and balance and that gets him into trouble. But despite that issue, he is truly a genuine person and definitely falls under the category of what you see is what you get and watching as he worked to find his footing in his new life only endeared him to me even more.
For the most part, I liked Eva. She didn’t have an easy childhood, but she has worked hard to rise above it when it comes to her professional life and has more dreams that she that she is working on making a reality. She has a generous heart and truly wants to help those who have no one to turn to. But, and believe me when I say that it’s painful for me to say this, BUT the girl’s got issues and dear lord did she drive me batshit crazy. I understood where her insecurities came from, I did and my heart hurt for her, but damn the woman needed to have someone give her a huge dose of tough love and then a big hug.
The push and pull of their relationship because they didn’t communicate, kind of ironic considering their professional relationship, was frustrating and though much of it came from Eva, Rio threw his own issues into the ring as well. If having conversations in your head and assuming you know exactly what the other person is thinking/feeling was an event in the Olympics, these two would win the gold. It was crazy. But when they weren’t doing their best to keep the other at arm’s length and were chill, I really liked them together. There was an ease to their interactions as they got to know each other that showed how good they could be together once they both got over themselves. Their journey was a bumpy one, very bumpy, but they both did evolve along the way and became stronger for it.
This was my first read by Rebecca Crowley and overall I enjoyed it. I thought the author handled the hot topic issue with care and respect and while I’m no soccer aficionado by any means, and my knowledge is on the low end of basic, but her descriptions of what was going on either on the pitch or in training made it easy to visual what was going on. I’m interested to see what is coming up next for the series and will keeping an eye out for the next book.
~ Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley ~
July 4, 2018
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En pleine coupe du monde de foot, la lecture du premier tome de Secrets de vestiaires, Sous contrat était de mise. Une première pour moi, habituée aux romances se déroulant dans le monde du hockey avec des auteures de prédilection comme Sarina Bowen ou Elle Kennedy.
Dans Sous contrat, nous suivons Eva, interprète pour l'équipe de foot d'Atlanta. Son nouveau client, la nouvelle recrue de l'équipe n'est autre que Rio Vidal, le joueur chilien. Entre eux, le feeling passe de suite, mais Eva a l'habitude des joueurs charmants et tient à rester professionnelle... Du moins, tant qu'elle le pourra.
Quand j'ai commencé ma lecture de ce premier tome de Secrets de vestiaires, j'ai été agréablement surprise par l'envers du décor d'une équipe de foot et notamment l'intégration d'un joueur étranger qui a bien du mal à communiquer avec les autres avec la barrière de la langue.Un bon point pour Sous contrat qui nous immerge dans le monde du foot.
Côté personnage, Eva est une héroïne assez mature qui tient à rester professionnel quoiqu'il arrive. Elle se met des barrières et des freins pour ne pas succomber au charmant Rio. De son côté, Rio est assez drôle et très humain. Son intégration n'est pas au beau fixe et ses doutes ajoutent à la crédibilité de l'histoire. En revanche je n'ai pas vraiment craqué pour lui. La relation entre ces deux-là est mignonne à suivre et est basée sur la confiance qu'ils ont l'un en l'autre. Une confiance qui sera mise à rude épreuve au fil des chapitres.
Ce qui m'a manqué dans ce premier tome de Secrets de vestiaire, c'est vraiment le côté émotionnel. C'est plaisant à suivre mais sans pour autant être sensationnel. Quelque part, il m'a manqué ce petit truc qui rend totalement accro comme avec ma dernière lecture (Passion en backstage, tome 1).
En conclusion, Secrets de vestiaires, Sous contrat m'aura fait passer un bon moment de lecture. Le style de l'auteure, Rebecca Crowley, est fluide et plutôt sympa. Les personnages sont attachants et l'univers du foot intéressant à découvrir de l'intérieur. Je lirais avec plaisir la suite !
En pleine coupe du monde de foot, la lecture du premier tome de Secrets de vestiaires, Sous contrat était de mise. Une première pour moi, habituée aux romances se déroulant dans le monde du hockey avec des auteures de prédilection comme Sarina Bowen ou Elle Kennedy.
Dans Sous contrat, nous suivons Eva, interprète pour l'équipe de foot d'Atlanta. Son nouveau client, la nouvelle recrue de l'équipe n'est autre que Rio Vidal, le joueur chilien. Entre eux, le feeling passe de suite, mais Eva a l'habitude des joueurs charmants et tient à rester professionnelle... Du moins, tant qu'elle le pourra.
Quand j'ai commencé ma lecture de ce premier tome de Secrets de vestiaires, j'ai été agréablement surprise par l'envers du décor d'une équipe de foot et notamment l'intégration d'un joueur étranger qui a bien du mal à communiquer avec les autres avec la barrière de la langue.Un bon point pour Sous contrat qui nous immerge dans le monde du foot.
Côté personnage, Eva est une héroïne assez mature qui tient à rester professionnel quoiqu'il arrive. Elle se met des barrières et des freins pour ne pas succomber au charmant Rio. De son côté, Rio est assez drôle et très humain. Son intégration n'est pas au beau fixe et ses doutes ajoutent à la crédibilité de l'histoire. En revanche je n'ai pas vraiment craqué pour lui. La relation entre ces deux-là est mignonne à suivre et est basée sur la confiance qu'ils ont l'un en l'autre. Une confiance qui sera mise à rude épreuve au fil des chapitres.
Ce qui m'a manqué dans ce premier tome de Secrets de vestiaire, c'est vraiment le côté émotionnel. C'est plaisant à suivre mais sans pour autant être sensationnel. Quelque part, il m'a manqué ce petit truc qui rend totalement accro comme avec ma dernière lecture (Passion en backstage, tome 1).
En conclusion, Secrets de vestiaires, Sous contrat m'aura fait passer un bon moment de lecture. Le style de l'auteure, Rebecca Crowley, est fluide et plutôt sympa. Les personnages sont attachants et l'univers du foot intéressant à découvrir de l'intérieur. Je lirais avec plaisir la suite !
March 15, 2017
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
3.5*s of soccer romance
I am a big fan of sports romances, and really liked the idea of a soccer star falling for his interpreter. It will be interesting to see what other new routes the author will take in future installments in this series.
Rio was a great character, and he made his position very clear from the beginning. I did not however warm much to Eva. I bought into the fact that she wanted to be taken seriously in her job, but her constant vacillation with Rio became difficult to understand. But I am sure that other readers may have a completely different take on her.
There were some good issues raised, and I was interested in Rio's approach to overtraining, to ensure that he was always picked - for a man who seemed so confident externally, his fears were beautifully revealed and explained. His confessions of his home-life and family also brought much insight into why he behaved in this way. It made the contrast with Eva even more compelling.
It is a well written story, easy to read and also has some interesting team members who will feature in future episodes.
3.5*s of soccer romance
I am a big fan of sports romances, and really liked the idea of a soccer star falling for his interpreter. It will be interesting to see what other new routes the author will take in future installments in this series.
Rio was a great character, and he made his position very clear from the beginning. I did not however warm much to Eva. I bought into the fact that she wanted to be taken seriously in her job, but her constant vacillation with Rio became difficult to understand. But I am sure that other readers may have a completely different take on her.
There were some good issues raised, and I was interested in Rio's approach to overtraining, to ensure that he was always picked - for a man who seemed so confident externally, his fears were beautifully revealed and explained. His confessions of his home-life and family also brought much insight into why he behaved in this way. It made the contrast with Eva even more compelling.
It is a well written story, easy to read and also has some interesting team members who will feature in future episodes.
August 5, 2019
Not an enjoyable read, so I'd say this was a 2.4 for me.
I'll write a bigger review with spoilers in my blog but, to summarize, I was disappointed with the heroine (and what hopes I had since she is a translator, the same degree I got myself and was so curious to "see" her working), with the sports theme (I like soccer but the way things happened it sounded very boring and too technical) and the end (too predictable).
There wasn't much I liked about this but since it was a short book, at least it was easy to just turn the page... even the romance wasn't fun to see happen because I just couldn't believe their emotions were at the same level as their physical attraction.
I'll write a bigger review with spoilers in my blog but, to summarize, I was disappointed with the heroine (and what hopes I had since she is a translator, the same degree I got myself and was so curious to "see" her working), with the sports theme (I like soccer but the way things happened it sounded very boring and too technical) and the end (too predictable).
There wasn't much I liked about this but since it was a short book, at least it was easy to just turn the page... even the romance wasn't fun to see happen because I just couldn't believe their emotions were at the same level as their physical attraction.
June 30, 2024
It was a good romance book. Spicy at times, but still light romance. The love story between I can't wait to read the next one. The epilogue was intriguing.
C'était un bon livre de romance. Osé par moment, mais quand même une romance légère. L'histoire d'amour entre J'ai hâte de lire la suite. L'épilogue était intrigant.
C'était un bon livre de romance. Osé par moment, mais quand même une romance légère. L'histoire d'amour entre J'ai hâte de lire la suite. L'épilogue était intrigant.
April 17, 2019
I liked how football was presented in the story. Liked both MCs. It was all going great until the black moment towards the end. I was disappointed in the way both MCs handled it, I feel what the heroine did was pretty unforgivable (at least, for me, she needed to admit she was wrong, which never happened). I also felt the hero's reaction was completely out of character for me. Despite their reconciliation and their HEA, at the end of the book I was left with a sense of disappointment which I can't quite let go despite all the other elements in the story which I very much enjoyed.
June 20, 2017
This book was very predictable. There were no huge surprises, no real reluctance on either side for getting involved (minor on her part) and was just overall very slow. I gave up reading 70% of the way through because I was just bored with it.
** ARC received from Netgalley **
** ARC received from Netgalley **
February 5, 2017
Great story. The characters are deep and original. Eva and Rio are strong, confident and sometimes stubborn people but love overcome every obstacle.
I received a ARC from Netgalley for a honest review.
I received a ARC from Netgalley for a honest review.
July 16, 2018
Comme vous avez pu le constater ces derniers mois, les Editions J'ai Lu pour Elle ont lancé leur collection #Exclusif avec des thèmes en lien avec l'actualité. La saga de Jamie Shaw célèbre donc la fête de la musique, les titres MM de Elle Kennedy et Sarina Bowen ou encore d'Amélie Astier et de Mary Matthews la gay pride et cette saga célèbre évidemment la Coupe du monde. Je ne suis pas fan absolue de foot mais je me suis laissée emporter par cette saga qui s'annonce très prometteuse.
je suis ravie d'avoir découvert cette saga que nous retrouverons en juillet puis en août. La trilogie Atlanta Skyline va être intégralement traduite et j'ai hâte de découvrir ce que nous réserve les deux prochains tomes. Rebecca Crowley a su me plonger dans le milieu du football et nous proposer une romance que vous allez adorer. Une lecture parfaite en cette période de Coupe du monde.
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je suis ravie d'avoir découvert cette saga que nous retrouverons en juillet puis en août. La trilogie Atlanta Skyline va être intégralement traduite et j'ai hâte de découvrir ce que nous réserve les deux prochains tomes. Rebecca Crowley a su me plonger dans le milieu du football et nous proposer une romance que vous allez adorer. Une lecture parfaite en cette période de Coupe du monde.
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March 15, 2017
3.5 stars - I was given a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
This is a sweet romance between a Chilean football star and his American translator. Football (or soccer to Americans) is the world’s most international professional team sport and I loved learning about the way teams work to overcome the language and cultural barriers between players, coaches and managers.
Rio is far too good to be true. The national sporting hero remains humble and kind despite his fame and fortune. His only flaw is his obsessive need to overtrain. For me, there were moments when he was just too irritatingly perfect for me to like. With her charity work, deprived background and church attendance, Eva is also pretty perfect. The two are well matched, but to really invest in a romance, I need some personality quirks and character flaws that make characters feel real.
It is only at the end that these two stop being perfect. I found their slide from level-headed professionals to childish tantrums and poor communication more irritating than endearing. As a romance, this never really worked terribly well for me.
I did enjoy the sport. Football isn’t a high profile sport in America and I enjoyed watching a national hero adjust to relative anonymity in Atlanta. The Swedish coach working with an international team is fascinating and I really enjoyed learning more about Eva’s job and Rio’s struggle to play well when his communication with teammates and coaches is so limited. I also loved Rio’s niche celebrity within the American Latino community.
This is a sweet romance between a Chilean football star and his American translator. Football (or soccer to Americans) is the world’s most international professional team sport and I loved learning about the way teams work to overcome the language and cultural barriers between players, coaches and managers.
Rio is far too good to be true. The national sporting hero remains humble and kind despite his fame and fortune. His only flaw is his obsessive need to overtrain. For me, there were moments when he was just too irritatingly perfect for me to like. With her charity work, deprived background and church attendance, Eva is also pretty perfect. The two are well matched, but to really invest in a romance, I need some personality quirks and character flaws that make characters feel real.
It is only at the end that these two stop being perfect. I found their slide from level-headed professionals to childish tantrums and poor communication more irritating than endearing. As a romance, this never really worked terribly well for me.
I did enjoy the sport. Football isn’t a high profile sport in America and I enjoyed watching a national hero adjust to relative anonymity in Atlanta. The Swedish coach working with an international team is fascinating and I really enjoyed learning more about Eva’s job and Rio’s struggle to play well when his communication with teammates and coaches is so limited. I also loved Rio’s niche celebrity within the American Latino community.
February 16, 2017
***ARC PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW***
‘Crossing Hearts’ by Rebecca Crowley is book 1 in the Atlanta Skyline series and it was a great 4 star read for me. It is told in the third person point of view and is a romance novel with a brilliant HEA.
Eva Torres is a sports translator and her new job is to be the Spanish translator for Rio Vidal, a brilliant Chilean soccer player who is the newest member of the Skyline team.
Rio is coming to America from Chile and the only thing Rio knows and loves is soccer. The need to prove himself takes priority over anything else so he has no time for romance or that is until he works with Eva. He then does everything he can to convince her that he is not like every other sport star.
When Eva and Rio world's collide off the field, some things get lost in translation.
Ms. Crowley, has a way with words, even though you are reading it in English, her writing makes you feel the Spanish flavour that is being portrayed. Very well done!
Reviewed by Lisa W.
‘Crossing Hearts’ by Rebecca Crowley is book 1 in the Atlanta Skyline series and it was a great 4 star read for me. It is told in the third person point of view and is a romance novel with a brilliant HEA.
Eva Torres is a sports translator and her new job is to be the Spanish translator for Rio Vidal, a brilliant Chilean soccer player who is the newest member of the Skyline team.
Rio is coming to America from Chile and the only thing Rio knows and loves is soccer. The need to prove himself takes priority over anything else so he has no time for romance or that is until he works with Eva. He then does everything he can to convince her that he is not like every other sport star.
When Eva and Rio world's collide off the field, some things get lost in translation.
Ms. Crowley, has a way with words, even though you are reading it in English, her writing makes you feel the Spanish flavour that is being portrayed. Very well done!
Reviewed by Lisa W.
December 26, 2017
Rio is a star soccer player in Chile. He grew up poor and has been able to provide for his family through his career. He signs a contract to play for a US professional team. Eva works as his translator with the goal of teaching him some English.
Both Rio and Eva are likable and both have interesting backstories. Eva's mother was here illegally, Eva was born here. Her mother gets departed and she never sees her again. Timely, considering who sits in the Oval Office (I could go on, but won't considering Trump already has enough power and I don't want him to hijack my book review).
I liked the slow burn romance, but felt it was a bit quick in the end. I wanted more. I read this out of order, (Defending Hearts was first), but found it didn't matter.
Both Rio and Eva are likable and both have interesting backstories. Eva's mother was here illegally, Eva was born here. Her mother gets departed and she never sees her again. Timely, considering who sits in the Oval Office (I could go on, but won't considering Trump already has enough power and I don't want him to hijack my book review).
I liked the slow burn romance, but felt it was a bit quick in the end. I wanted more. I read this out of order, (Defending Hearts was first), but found it didn't matter.
November 2, 2017
Yes, this is a sports romance revolving around a soccer team in Atlanta, but it is so much more! There are great themes here for both main characters, loss, success, immigration, mulitculturalism, family. This had more heft than your average sports romance while also capturing the life of a professional athlete, a great read!
February 5, 2017
Thanks to netgalley.com for the ARC! Review to follow one the publish date gets closer. But in the mean time you should really add this book to your want to read list. It is fun and such a refreshing love story!
April 8, 2018
4.5 out of 5
Knowing that soccer, or football as it’s really called is the number 1 sport in the world and being a watcher of sports, I’ve tried watching soccer, I really have. But I just don’t enjoy watching it on the telly. Because the field is so large most of it shown from quite a distance and lets be honest, part of the allure of soccer is very fine players. But we don’t get to see them close up that much. On top of this and forgive me all fans, I just find it, well, boring. Being raised watching hockey which is kind of a comparison except that hockey players play on skates and inside arenas and wear a lot more equipment and it’s (brrrrr) cold, hockey is a much faster moving game.
Nevertheless, my lack of enthusiasm for the game doesn’t keep me from reading a sports romance in which the hero plays the sport. So when I saw the price of this one I decided to give this book and this new to me author a try. And much to my delight I thoroughly enjoyed it. The hero is adorable and I really like the heroine. Rio Vidal is from Chili and has come to Atlanta to play for their professional soccer team. This is quite a move up for him. He does have a slight problem though. He doesn’t speak English. For this he needs a translator. Enter Eva Torres. She is one of the official translators the team has hired. She’s worked as a translator in the past and has been less than impressed with those she’s worked with. But she can tell right from the beginning that Rio is different. He’s very respectful of her and grateful for the help she gives him since a lot of what he hears around him is just noise until he starts picking up some English.
The outline is pretty self-explaining so I don’t have much more to say without giving away spoilers. But Rio is the real deal. He grew up poor and considering he’s a hero in his native country, he’s very down to earth. He’s built different than the normal soccer player; he’s smaller than many a player, but because he grew up poor and played for years in bare feet (can we say ouch) he’s learned to compensate and even excel. He’s not jaded or full of himself like many athletes of his caliber can be, rather he’s quite humble and this makes him very appealing. Oh he knows he’s great at soccer but the rest of him is, well, unassuming.
The more Eva gets to know him, the more she is attracted to him but she sees any kind of relationship a real conflict of interest and she doesn’t want to do anything to jeopardize her career with the team. Plus she’s had a relationship or two in the past with athletes she’s worked with and it didn’t work out so well.
While I’m not sure this book will change my enjoyment of soccer itself, I sure did appreciate reading about it and am most happy to give my thumbs up on this book. I’ve purchased and read the next book in the series - review coming soon – and I’ve pre-ordered the third. I’ve also picked up a few other books by this author since I was so pleased with this book.
Knowing that soccer, or football as it’s really called is the number 1 sport in the world and being a watcher of sports, I’ve tried watching soccer, I really have. But I just don’t enjoy watching it on the telly. Because the field is so large most of it shown from quite a distance and lets be honest, part of the allure of soccer is very fine players. But we don’t get to see them close up that much. On top of this and forgive me all fans, I just find it, well, boring. Being raised watching hockey which is kind of a comparison except that hockey players play on skates and inside arenas and wear a lot more equipment and it’s (brrrrr) cold, hockey is a much faster moving game.
Nevertheless, my lack of enthusiasm for the game doesn’t keep me from reading a sports romance in which the hero plays the sport. So when I saw the price of this one I decided to give this book and this new to me author a try. And much to my delight I thoroughly enjoyed it. The hero is adorable and I really like the heroine. Rio Vidal is from Chili and has come to Atlanta to play for their professional soccer team. This is quite a move up for him. He does have a slight problem though. He doesn’t speak English. For this he needs a translator. Enter Eva Torres. She is one of the official translators the team has hired. She’s worked as a translator in the past and has been less than impressed with those she’s worked with. But she can tell right from the beginning that Rio is different. He’s very respectful of her and grateful for the help she gives him since a lot of what he hears around him is just noise until he starts picking up some English.
The outline is pretty self-explaining so I don’t have much more to say without giving away spoilers. But Rio is the real deal. He grew up poor and considering he’s a hero in his native country, he’s very down to earth. He’s built different than the normal soccer player; he’s smaller than many a player, but because he grew up poor and played for years in bare feet (can we say ouch) he’s learned to compensate and even excel. He’s not jaded or full of himself like many athletes of his caliber can be, rather he’s quite humble and this makes him very appealing. Oh he knows he’s great at soccer but the rest of him is, well, unassuming.
The more Eva gets to know him, the more she is attracted to him but she sees any kind of relationship a real conflict of interest and she doesn’t want to do anything to jeopardize her career with the team. Plus she’s had a relationship or two in the past with athletes she’s worked with and it didn’t work out so well.
While I’m not sure this book will change my enjoyment of soccer itself, I sure did appreciate reading about it and am most happy to give my thumbs up on this book. I’ve purchased and read the next book in the series - review coming soon – and I’ve pre-ordered the third. I’ve also picked up a few other books by this author since I was so pleased with this book.
March 25, 2017
Rio is a soccer star in his home country of Chile. He is calm, he is cool, and everyone knows his name. The Atlanta Skyline drafts him for their team, and soon Rio finds himself in a new country, surrounded by a new team and a new language.
Eva has dreamed of being a sports interpreter her entire life, and she has finally living the dream. She has been working for the Skyline for a few years now, and although she has appreciated the looks of the players she has interpreted for, she has always kept her distance personally. She does not want to jeopardize the job she loves. Rio makes her question her resolve, though, especially after they run into each other at church one day. It's hard to say no to Rio, though, especially as she gets to know the man behind the media personality.
I thought it was an interesting slant to have the chapters with Rio's point of view, especially the parts that showed the struggles of not being able to understand what is being said around him. I would give this book 3.5 stars. I was given this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
Eva has dreamed of being a sports interpreter her entire life, and she has finally living the dream. She has been working for the Skyline for a few years now, and although she has appreciated the looks of the players she has interpreted for, she has always kept her distance personally. She does not want to jeopardize the job she loves. Rio makes her question her resolve, though, especially after they run into each other at church one day. It's hard to say no to Rio, though, especially as she gets to know the man behind the media personality.
I thought it was an interesting slant to have the chapters with Rio's point of view, especially the parts that showed the struggles of not being able to understand what is being said around him. I would give this book 3.5 stars. I was given this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
October 11, 2017
Story about a soccer player (Rio) and his beautiful interpreter (Eva). A story where we find an instant attraction but love comes and develops with time.
A story about how you can't fight against your heart even when your head wants something different.
My head was spinning from time to time where I didn't know if I wanted to hug or kick Eva. That girl has some issues let me tell you with being hurt in the past. Rio was a great character; I loved him being from Chile and that he was short ( weird I know). And I really loved that I (finally) decided to read about a sport that is close to my heart being European and all 😉
*** Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
A story about how you can't fight against your heart even when your head wants something different.
My head was spinning from time to time where I didn't know if I wanted to hug or kick Eva. That girl has some issues let me tell you with being hurt in the past. Rio was a great character; I loved him being from Chile and that he was short ( weird I know). And I really loved that I (finally) decided to read about a sport that is close to my heart being European and all 😉
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July 20, 2018
Pour ma première lecture dans le cadre de mon partenariat avec les éditions J’ai Lu, j’ai jeté mon dévolu sur le premier tome de la trilogie Secrets de Vestiaires de Rebecca Crowley.
Une lecture dans l’air du temps qui m’a permis d’être dans l’ambiance de ces dernières semaines sans pour autant suivre la Coupe du Monde, n’étant pas vraiment fan de football.
Rio Vidal est un joueur de foot doué et une star au Chili. Il va obtenir un contrat avec la Skyline, l’équipe d’Atlanta aux Etats-Unis et va changer de vie du jour au lendemain. Seulement voilà, Rio parle très peu anglais et va devoir être accompagné d’une traductrice à plein temps ! Eva Torres habite aux USA depuis de nombreuses années mais elle est originaire du Mexique.
Tous les deux vont passer beaucoup de temps ensemble et vont forcément se rapprocher même si Eva va essayer de mettre beaucoup de distance entre eux pour garder leur relation professionnelle.
Les personnages sont plutôt attachants et ont chacun traversé des épreuves difficiles dans leur enfance et j’ai beaucoup aimé en apprendre plus sur eux tout au long du roman.
Une lecture agréable qui m’a permis de passer un bon moment de lecture ! Je pense lire rapidement le tome 2 qui sera centré sur d’autres personnages ! ♥
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Une lecture dans l’air du temps qui m’a permis d’être dans l’ambiance de ces dernières semaines sans pour autant suivre la Coupe du Monde, n’étant pas vraiment fan de football.
Rio Vidal est un joueur de foot doué et une star au Chili. Il va obtenir un contrat avec la Skyline, l’équipe d’Atlanta aux Etats-Unis et va changer de vie du jour au lendemain. Seulement voilà, Rio parle très peu anglais et va devoir être accompagné d’une traductrice à plein temps ! Eva Torres habite aux USA depuis de nombreuses années mais elle est originaire du Mexique.
Tous les deux vont passer beaucoup de temps ensemble et vont forcément se rapprocher même si Eva va essayer de mettre beaucoup de distance entre eux pour garder leur relation professionnelle.
Les personnages sont plutôt attachants et ont chacun traversé des épreuves difficiles dans leur enfance et j’ai beaucoup aimé en apprendre plus sur eux tout au long du roman.
Une lecture agréable qui m’a permis de passer un bon moment de lecture ! Je pense lire rapidement le tome 2 qui sera centré sur d’autres personnages ! ♥
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June 22, 2020
I’m really happy I stumbled upon this book! I’ve been looking for a romance book with a hero from a different country.
The writing is wonderfully vivid, and I especially appreciated how well the thoughts of the hero were reflected in the book. Reading their story was also very refreshing and different. The attraction was wonderfully expressed and I loved how realistic it felt. A very down to earth hero, trying to impress his love interest is not something we see alot in romance these days.
I felt like the fight at the end, could’ve been explained a bit more. I do however understand why it was so important for him.
Would love to read more about those two
The writing is wonderfully vivid, and I especially appreciated how well the thoughts of the hero were reflected in the book. Reading their story was also very refreshing and different. The attraction was wonderfully expressed and I loved how realistic it felt. A very down to earth hero, trying to impress his love interest is not something we see alot in romance these days.
I felt like the fight at the end, could’ve been explained a bit more. I do however understand why it was so important for him.
Would love to read more about those two
July 8, 2018
En cette période footballistique, il est très plaisant de découvrir cet univers sous l'angle de la romance. Eva Torres est chargée par l'équipe d'Atlanta d'être l’interprète de leur nouvelle vedette, Rio Vidal, qui arrive tout droit du Chili. L'attraction entre les deux est quasi immédiate.
Après mon gros coup de cœur pour Cultissime de Mariana Zapata, j'avais très envie de retrouver le monde du foot. Contrairement à ce livre, Sous contrat met plus en avant la romance et c'est peut-être pour cela que j'ai eu un peu plus de mal à rentrer dans l'histoire. Dès le début, Rio est sous le charme d'Eva tandis que cette dernière est très attirée par lui mais tente de résister à cette attraction. Il s'agit donc d'une romance plus classique se déroulant dans le monde du foot. Mais ce n'est pas pour cela qu'elle est sans intérêt. Une fois que j'ai abandonné l'idée de retrouver le même style narratif que Cultissime, j'ai vraiment été prise par l'histoire et les personnages. L'ensemble est plutôt mignon et passionné, ce qui permet de faire monter la température en douceur. Cette lecture est donc parfaite pour cet été, la Coupe du Monde permettant de se mettre dans l'ambiance ^^. De plus, la plume de l'auteur est agréable et donne vraiment envie de découvrir la suite. Et c'est ce que je vais faire très rapidement.
Après mon gros coup de cœur pour Cultissime de Mariana Zapata, j'avais très envie de retrouver le monde du foot. Contrairement à ce livre, Sous contrat met plus en avant la romance et c'est peut-être pour cela que j'ai eu un peu plus de mal à rentrer dans l'histoire. Dès le début, Rio est sous le charme d'Eva tandis que cette dernière est très attirée par lui mais tente de résister à cette attraction. Il s'agit donc d'une romance plus classique se déroulant dans le monde du foot. Mais ce n'est pas pour cela qu'elle est sans intérêt. Une fois que j'ai abandonné l'idée de retrouver le même style narratif que Cultissime, j'ai vraiment été prise par l'histoire et les personnages. L'ensemble est plutôt mignon et passionné, ce qui permet de faire monter la température en douceur. Cette lecture est donc parfaite pour cet été, la Coupe du Monde permettant de se mettre dans l'ambiance ^^. De plus, la plume de l'auteur est agréable et donne vraiment envie de découvrir la suite. Et c'est ce que je vais faire très rapidement.
July 19, 2018
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Une romance pétillante et parfaitement adaptée à cette période euphorique post-coupe du monde de football. C'est léger plutôt bien écrit et avec des personnages attachants et sympathiques. Il aurait peut-être fallu un peu plus développer les caractéristiques d'une carrière sportive professionnelle pour donner une peu plus de profondeur à cette histoire mais le rôle de cette lecture est parfaitement rempli: on passe un bon moment !
Une romance pétillante et parfaitement adaptée à cette période euphorique post-coupe du monde de football. C'est léger plutôt bien écrit et avec des personnages attachants et sympathiques. Il aurait peut-être fallu un peu plus développer les caractéristiques d'une carrière sportive professionnelle pour donner une peu plus de profondeur à cette histoire mais le rôle de cette lecture est parfaitement rempli: on passe un bon moment !
March 16, 2017
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Crossing Hearts by Rebecca Crowley that I read and reviewed.
I am not a big soccer fan but I did enjoy this book. I found both Eva and Rio likeable characters and a great pairing as a couple. This was a great romance with an interesting storyline.
I am giving Crossing Hearts four out of five stars.
I am not a big soccer fan but I did enjoy this book. I found both Eva and Rio likeable characters and a great pairing as a couple. This was a great romance with an interesting storyline.
I am giving Crossing Hearts four out of five stars.
May 14, 2017
This book started good and then just plummeted. Literally sucked. The ending he was just a big ass baby and a douche. I was so over both of them. She forgave him so easily. At the beginning she was so strong willed and independent and then by the end it's like her whole world revolved around him. It was annoying.
June 4, 2017
Intereting back stories for each character, well-written dialogue, I liked the H who was quite sweet...and I enjoy a good sports romance, especially with soccer.
Two issues with the book - 1) so much push and pull from the h...she drove me nuts with her indecision, and 2) the ending was too quickly resolved and forgiven.
Overall cute story - I'll give the author another read.
Two issues with the book - 1) so much push and pull from the h...she drove me nuts with her indecision, and 2) the ending was too quickly resolved and forgiven.
Overall cute story - I'll give the author another read.
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