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Rivals
No relationships. No regrets. No repeats.
Being a single dad with my job? I’ve got space in my life for one girl and one girl only, and that’s my eight-year-old daughter, Emily.
Besides, forever-love is a f*cking myth. I’ve learned that the hard way.
That is, until she walks into my life. Well, back into my life, I should say.
Serena Roth - the enemy. You might say we’re acquainted - one incredible, mind blowing night, a month ago, when we were rivals working for opposing football teams.
But my uncle’s mysterious will throws Serena right into the middle of my world. And suddenly, that one-night fling I can’t stop thinking about is living in my city, and working in my office.
Suddenly, she owns half my damn team.
She’s the enemy - the enticing, tempting-as-sin, make-me-lose-my-mind enemy. And now, we need to work together, or we lose it all. Somehow, we have to be professional.
Somehow, we have to follow the rules.
The only problem?
She makes me want to break every damn one of them.
**RIVALS is a standalone book (approx. 65,000 words) with a HEA; NO CLIFFHANGER!**
Being a single dad with my job? I’ve got space in my life for one girl and one girl only, and that’s my eight-year-old daughter, Emily.
Besides, forever-love is a f*cking myth. I’ve learned that the hard way.
That is, until she walks into my life. Well, back into my life, I should say.
Serena Roth - the enemy. You might say we’re acquainted - one incredible, mind blowing night, a month ago, when we were rivals working for opposing football teams.
But my uncle’s mysterious will throws Serena right into the middle of my world. And suddenly, that one-night fling I can’t stop thinking about is living in my city, and working in my office.
Suddenly, she owns half my damn team.
She’s the enemy - the enticing, tempting-as-sin, make-me-lose-my-mind enemy. And now, we need to work together, or we lose it all. Somehow, we have to be professional.
Somehow, we have to follow the rules.
The only problem?
She makes me want to break every damn one of them.
**RIVALS is a standalone book (approx. 65,000 words) with a HEA; NO CLIFFHANGER!**
327 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2016
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April 27, 2017
I was intrigued by this author's writing style...so after the first book of hers that I've read, I've decided to try another...
I was going for light, easy and unpretentious read and it did somewhat start that way BUT then all of a sudden I got pulled into a whirlwind of angsty drama filled with sassy banter and sexually intense bickering between the two main character's that actually led towards so much more - finding love under the pretense of not giving a damn. But when the big secret surfaces bringing the a huge shock along with it, that very same thing aka love- they were running from, ended up being the very same thing holding them together, stronger and united.
It all started when Serena Roth, an internal head of marketing for the Huston Bulls football team, got a phone call with the information that she's suddenly an owner of the half percent shares of the Rattlesnakes Denver Football team, that was left to her as a part of a will written by the founder of the named team whom she has never met before. The first shock somewhat challenges the second one, when she faces the owner of the other half percentage of the shares - a man whom she had a one-night stand with, just a few weeks ago; a man she thought she would never see again, thus the one-night stand. But shit, here he is, the enemy, the rival, Landon Reece. - chairman of the board of the Denver Rattlesnakes - direct rival to the team she's working for, well worked for, as in past tense.
What transpires next is animosity filled with acknowledgment that there's an evident physical chemistry between them, but now that's a no-go path, for both of them, as they are set to save the mentioned team from being sold to the highest bidder.
Their professional boundaries are tested as well as their doubts and reservations hightened by their personal scarrs of the past, as they begin to slowly sucumb to the attraction and the deeper feelings that undeniably surfice,
but then the sideline secrets and twists will deter them from engaging farther until the distance affects the reasoning and when the notion and acknowledgement of a basic emotional need really hits them in the face, they will realize that they can't and won't fight it any more...
to conclude this story...
...nah, I don't need to tell you with the quote how this little gem ended, it's obvious, but the one thing I can say that the journey towards it was one thrilling, passionate and angsty filled drama.
I was going for light, easy and unpretentious read and it did somewhat start that way BUT then all of a sudden I got pulled into a whirlwind of angsty drama filled with sassy banter and sexually intense bickering between the two main character's that actually led towards so much more - finding love under the pretense of not giving a damn. But when the big secret surfaces bringing the a huge shock along with it, that very same thing aka love- they were running from, ended up being the very same thing holding them together, stronger and united.
It all started when Serena Roth, an internal head of marketing for the Huston Bulls football team, got a phone call with the information that she's suddenly an owner of the half percent shares of the Rattlesnakes Denver Football team, that was left to her as a part of a will written by the founder of the named team whom she has never met before. The first shock somewhat challenges the second one, when she faces the owner of the other half percentage of the shares - a man whom she had a one-night stand with, just a few weeks ago; a man she thought she would never see again, thus the one-night stand. But shit, here he is, the enemy, the rival, Landon Reece. - chairman of the board of the Denver Rattlesnakes - direct rival to the team she's working for, well worked for, as in past tense.
What transpires next is animosity filled with acknowledgment that there's an evident physical chemistry between them, but now that's a no-go path, for both of them, as they are set to save the mentioned team from being sold to the highest bidder.
Their professional boundaries are tested as well as their doubts and reservations hightened by their personal scarrs of the past, as they begin to slowly sucumb to the attraction and the deeper feelings that undeniably surfice,
I want her. i can't, and I shouldn't, but it's there, lingering beneath the surface. it's a thirst, a hunger, a raw need - the need to taste her skin again, to feel her writhe under me, to feel her breath hot on my neck and her lips soft against my own.
I found something I wasn't looking for, in a place I never expected. I found something I think I always wanted, even if I thought it could never be mine. I fell in love with the one man I never should have...
but then the sideline secrets and twists will deter them from engaging farther until the distance affects the reasoning and when the notion and acknowledgement of a basic emotional need really hits them in the face, they will realize that they can't and won't fight it any more...
I'm tired of the rules, Serena. I'm tired of running from the light, and I am done pretending you're not the best thing that's happened to me - to us - in a very, very long time.
to conclude this story...
First we were rivals.
Then we were a one-night stand.
Then we were strangers, and then enemies, and then friends of a sort, i guess.
Then we were fooling ourselves, because after that, we fell in love.
And now? Now after all those twists and turns and stops along the way?
...nah, I don't need to tell you with the quote how this little gem ended, it's obvious, but the one thing I can say that the journey towards it was one thrilling, passionate and angsty filled drama.
November 3, 2016
This book has it all! You get drama, heartbreak, loss, humor, a great story-line that keeps you turning the pages, and then wraps up with a great HEA. Rivals is a sexy, romantic, and heartfelt story of fate, circumstances, family, and trust.
January 15, 2017
I really loved this book. it was a great love story. I'm not big writing reviews but I give you my honest truths about the books I read. I read a lot of good book. this one was a winner for me. Landon and Sarena will steal your heart.
November 4, 2016
ARC review For honest review. This story is cute . It's got love, family, challenges,and triumph .Serena and landon I really like these characters.
November 28, 2016
I received this book for free to GIVE MY TRUE AND HONEST REVIEW
I haven't read many of Aubrey's books but oh wow this is definitely one of those love hate relationships, starting off by being Rivals 2 different football teams & Serena's team The Bulls from Houston poaching Denver's The Rattlesnakes main Quarterback Holden (where if you've read Jock you'll know him) from them & she bumps into the old football Ace Landon who had to stop street a severe car achieve a few yrs prior and stopped his future in the game except for his mentor Sam gave him a job up in management.
Anyways these 2 meet when Landon came to Houston for a conference & to meet up with London director of the Bulls (Serena's best mate & Holden's fiancee) to try and work out a deal who she fobs off. He goes to a bar & catches Serena there& she's there from having a disaster of a date who she gobs off. After they've had a & gone to this conference, they couldn't keep their hands off each other and they promise it'll be a one timer, especially as they wouldn't see each other again & to keep strum about their magical night of passion.
Well that is until Serena's summoned to go to Denver all cloak & dagger kinda way, not knowing for as she knows no-one from there. So what comes down to hear it's a reading of a will, then she hears HIS voice again, which makes them both look baffled especially Landon as he knows he's there to Sam's will but he wants to know why she's there as she dies as she doesn't know Sam out knew anyone that knew & as her Mum died when she was a & her dad died when she was a teenager and they were Rivals as her dad was coach for The Bulls. These 2 have half shares each of Sam's while 49% of the casting votes and they need tí turn things seeing for The Rattlesnakes as they're struggling to finds a new QB & start making money back for the team.
But these two have their rules & these rules keep getting broken, but whilst they're getting broken down their connection is starting to grow and grow where they find each others deepest 'secrets'
I love these well I should say 3 as Landon's 8 yrs old daughter Emily seems like a cute polite girl
I haven't read many of Aubrey's books but oh wow this is definitely one of those love hate relationships, starting off by being Rivals 2 different football teams & Serena's team The Bulls from Houston poaching Denver's The Rattlesnakes main Quarterback Holden (where if you've read Jock you'll know him) from them & she bumps into the old football Ace Landon who had to stop street a severe car achieve a few yrs prior and stopped his future in the game except for his mentor Sam gave him a job up in management.
Anyways these 2 meet when Landon came to Houston for a conference & to meet up with London director of the Bulls (Serena's best mate & Holden's fiancee) to try and work out a deal who she fobs off. He goes to a bar & catches Serena there& she's there from having a disaster of a date who she gobs off. After they've had a & gone to this conference, they couldn't keep their hands off each other and they promise it'll be a one timer, especially as they wouldn't see each other again & to keep strum about their magical night of passion.
Well that is until Serena's summoned to go to Denver all cloak & dagger kinda way, not knowing for as she knows no-one from there. So what comes down to hear it's a reading of a will, then she hears HIS voice again, which makes them both look baffled especially Landon as he knows he's there to Sam's will but he wants to know why she's there as she dies as she doesn't know Sam out knew anyone that knew & as her Mum died when she was a & her dad died when she was a teenager and they were Rivals as her dad was coach for The Bulls. These 2 have half shares each of Sam's while 49% of the casting votes and they need tí turn things seeing for The Rattlesnakes as they're struggling to finds a new QB & start making money back for the team.
But these two have their rules & these rules keep getting broken, but whilst they're getting broken down their connection is starting to grow and grow where they find each others deepest 'secrets'
I love these well I should say 3 as Landon's 8 yrs old daughter Emily seems like a cute polite girl
December 13, 2016
I have just finished reading Rivals by Aubrey Irons, and what a fantastic book.
I was in the mood for a sports romance but this was so much more, it was about sport but there were no players or anything just two people who worked behind the scenes of a football team and what a refreshing change this makes.
I love both main characters and loved there hate/love relationships, I am sucker for the potential love interests to dislike each other and this did no disappoint at all I loved it. The chemistry of Landon and Serena was just burning in the pages.
The whole will they won't me kept me glued to the pages and really love all the back and forth banter. There was also some twists and turns in this book aswell which was awesome, i love it when you are wanting to get to the end to see what is hidden behind the characters.
I am also a sucker when a child is involved and Emily did not disappoint either she was such a great character.
There was not one thing I didn't like about this book, it kept me interested and I did not want to put it down at all. I have read a few of Aubrey Irons books (which I need to do reviews for) and they just keep getting better and better.
Loved everything and if you want and easy, sports related, hot and sexy read, you need to one click this baby or any of Aubrey's books :)
I was in the mood for a sports romance but this was so much more, it was about sport but there were no players or anything just two people who worked behind the scenes of a football team and what a refreshing change this makes.
I love both main characters and loved there hate/love relationships, I am sucker for the potential love interests to dislike each other and this did no disappoint at all I loved it. The chemistry of Landon and Serena was just burning in the pages.
The whole will they won't me kept me glued to the pages and really love all the back and forth banter. There was also some twists and turns in this book aswell which was awesome, i love it when you are wanting to get to the end to see what is hidden behind the characters.
I am also a sucker when a child is involved and Emily did not disappoint either she was such a great character.
There was not one thing I didn't like about this book, it kept me interested and I did not want to put it down at all. I have read a few of Aubrey Irons books (which I need to do reviews for) and they just keep getting better and better.
Loved everything and if you want and easy, sports related, hot and sexy read, you need to one click this baby or any of Aubrey's books :)
November 10, 2016
This is the first book I've read by this author. It was fantastic and I'll definitely be reading more by her! This is a standalone book that is told mostly in present day. It does go back periodically and gives us the backstory of when Landon and Serena first met. We get them from both of their points of view. One reviewer said that didn't work for them. I like it though. Personally I thought the backstories gave more insight into the characters.
Serena's best friend London shows up to make small cameos. London's story is from Jock, which I hope to read soon. Early in the book, London gave us a foreshadowing into Landon and Serena's relationship that made me laugh out loud:
"London grins. 'Are you comparing you going to work with Landon in Denver to Beauty and the Beast?'
'Yes.'
She gives me one of her famous knowing looks.
'You do remember how that one ends, right?'
'Oh shut up.'"
As you read on you realize that yep, that definitely describes them.
Overall, this was a great story that I would recommend!
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
Serena's best friend London shows up to make small cameos. London's story is from Jock, which I hope to read soon. Early in the book, London gave us a foreshadowing into Landon and Serena's relationship that made me laugh out loud:
"London grins. 'Are you comparing you going to work with Landon in Denver to Beauty and the Beast?'
'Yes.'
She gives me one of her famous knowing looks.
'You do remember how that one ends, right?'
'Oh shut up.'"
As you read on you realize that yep, that definitely describes them.
Overall, this was a great story that I would recommend!
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
November 3, 2016
4.5☆
***ARC Kindly Provided by Author in exchange for an Honest Review***
I really enjoyed this story, it was fun, sweet, hot and so easy to read. There was also very little angst and both main characters Landon and Serena were extremely likable as was Landon's daughter Emily.
As for the story it kept me engaged and completely entertained from beginning to end and I found it extremely hard to put down. I also loved how these two characters started out as complete rivals who had a one night stand but then slowly turned that rivalry into a hea . Plus there was the brief yet thoroughly entertaining appearances of London, Holden and Archie (From Jock). Which all together made for a thoroughly enjoyable story that I would happily recommend to others and you really don't need to have read Jock to enjoy this as this story is completely separate.
***ARC Kindly Provided by Author in exchange for an Honest Review***
I really enjoyed this story, it was fun, sweet, hot and so easy to read. There was also very little angst and both main characters Landon and Serena were extremely likable as was Landon's daughter Emily.
As for the story it kept me engaged and completely entertained from beginning to end and I found it extremely hard to put down. I also loved how these two characters started out as complete rivals who had a one night stand but then slowly turned that rivalry into a hea . Plus there was the brief yet thoroughly entertaining appearances of London, Holden and Archie (From Jock). Which all together made for a thoroughly enjoyable story that I would happily recommend to others and you really don't need to have read Jock to enjoy this as this story is completely separate.
November 4, 2016
This was my first book by this author and it was pretty good. I liked the clever way the storyline was set up. Serena Roth and Landon had a one-night stand, thinking that was the last they would see of each other, no strings attached. But fate steps in – as it often will.
Serena had to go to an attorney’s office for the reading of a stranger’s Will. As if that wasn’t enough of a surprise, in walks Landon!!! It turns out he is the nephew of the man whose Will was being read, and instead of being football team rivals, things were going to drastically change! How was this going to work out? What was his uncle thinking to have caused this???
This was a cute story and enjoyable. I recommend it as a fun read! I was given a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Serena had to go to an attorney’s office for the reading of a stranger’s Will. As if that wasn’t enough of a surprise, in walks Landon!!! It turns out he is the nephew of the man whose Will was being read, and instead of being football team rivals, things were going to drastically change! How was this going to work out? What was his uncle thinking to have caused this???
This was a cute story and enjoyable. I recommend it as a fun read! I was given a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
December 13, 2016
Wonderful Romance. Two people not looking for love but keep being thrown together.
This review is from: Rivals: An Enemies To Lovers Romance (Kindle Edition)
Wonderful story by Aubrey Irons about two people from different states working for rival football teams that barely know each other happen to meet in a bar after they each had a bad evening. They know that they will never see each other again and have a great time together. (Great one night stand). But you know something has to happen, right? It does and you have to read this awesome book to find out. Really. I highly recommend it. Two people not ready for love . HEA. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
This review is from: Rivals: An Enemies To Lovers Romance (Kindle Edition)
Wonderful story by Aubrey Irons about two people from different states working for rival football teams that barely know each other happen to meet in a bar after they each had a bad evening. They know that they will never see each other again and have a great time together. (Great one night stand). But you know something has to happen, right? It does and you have to read this awesome book to find out. Really. I highly recommend it. Two people not ready for love . HEA. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
February 28, 2017
When Serena finds out that she has to bring a football team back to health with the help of Landon someone that she enjoyed a one night stand with she is puzzled to say the least. No idea why the owner put her in his will but none the less ready to step up and help out a rival team. Serena and Landon try to keep things professional but they cant seem to stay away from one another. When Serena finds out the reason why she has been brought in it breaks her heart and she flees back to her home town. Landon realises finally how much she really means to him and doesn't let her get away without a fight. Not to mention the great outcome for these guys in the end....great read.
November 8, 2016
Landon is raising his daughter and decided he only has room for one night stands, no repeats. He expects to inherit everything form his uncle. Serena was one of those one nights, until she shows up as co-owner. Serena has an ex-fiancé who made her feel like less because she couldn't have a family the way he wanted. They must find a way to work together to stay on top of everyone and everything and their chemistry is through the roof.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
November 11, 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Likeable characters all around. A women who for the most part knew what she wanted and went after it. Not a lot of angst. Sports themed. My only hang up was the unbelievable number of italicized words. We are talking 5-8 per page. I get you were trying to make a point or have the word "standout", but it was way overkill. I'm looking forward to reading the bonus books. (On another side note this cover did not do it for me. Not how I pictured Landon at all.)
November 5, 2016
Once upon a time, 2 people from rival sports teams have an amazing one night stand. Then both end up half owners of one of the teams! Crazy, right? They both have painful pasts and have experienced loss, they misunderstand eachother, and are wary of relationships. But they are drawn to eachother anyways. There are definitely some twists, too. I really enjoyed their love story.
I received an arc of this book.
I received an arc of this book.
June 3, 2017
So good.
I only have 2% left on my Kindle battery so I am going to make this quick before it dies and I will come back later to revise it and give more details, deal? Rad. OK here is my fastest review ever.
Sports + angst+ external betrayal+ internal struggle+ pretty people with kind hearts+ wicked hot love scenes+ a very realistic 8yr old daughter+ Texas = one HELL of a good book.
Buy it.
Now.
So good!!!!
Srsly, good.
I only have 2% left on my Kindle battery so I am going to make this quick before it dies and I will come back later to revise it and give more details, deal? Rad. OK here is my fastest review ever.
Sports + angst+ external betrayal+ internal struggle+ pretty people with kind hearts+ wicked hot love scenes+ a very realistic 8yr old daughter+ Texas = one HELL of a good book.
Buy it.
Now.
So good!!!!
Srsly, good.
November 5, 2016
Love, Love, LOVE this book! Aubrey Irons really knows how to spin a story. I have read all of her sports romances, and this one was so different from the rest of them. This wasn't about the players, but it was geared towards the team owners.
It's was definitely a different take in the sports romance genre.
Aubrey Irons is quickly becoming my favorite sports romance authors.
It's was definitely a different take in the sports romance genre.
Aubrey Irons is quickly becoming my favorite sports romance authors.
February 22, 2017
This book was good, well written, and held my attention. I found it was slightly predictable but there were a few things that happened that I wasn't expecting. I always enjoy her books- the sex is hot, the chemistry is always smoking, and I like her women characters, including Serena from this book who was a sassy fiery woman I loved. Enjoyable!
August 5, 2017
Loved It
This was such an interesting and addictive book. I loved the storyline and the connection the main characters had. The fact he was a bachelor and a father yet he kept the wild side away from his daughter was so awesomely written. Serena was a great character too. Sassy, bold yet still vulnerable. Awesome Read!
This was such an interesting and addictive book. I loved the storyline and the connection the main characters had. The fact he was a bachelor and a father yet he kept the wild side away from his daughter was so awesomely written. Serena was a great character too. Sassy, bold yet still vulnerable. Awesome Read!
November 10, 2016
I liked Serena better than Landon. I think he was a little uptight. I understand why he is the way he is but it didn't endear me to him. It took too long for him to let go. Serena was refreshing. She could let bygones be bygones. She definitely deserved happiness.
November 3, 2016
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader’s Copy of this book. And found it quite entertaining. Loved the love/hate & sexual tension between Landon & Serena. I couldn't put the book down. Wow.
February 7, 2017
Truly enjoyed it.
For being so short, I enjoyed the hell out of it. Super funny, feels galore, and sexy, to boot. I haven't read the free books included yet. In due time.
For being so short, I enjoyed the hell out of it. Super funny, feels galore, and sexy, to boot. I haven't read the free books included yet. In due time.
July 18, 2017
Love this book, I have already reread it. Lol
December 30, 2017
I really enjoyed this. I sorta saw the twist coming, but it didn't do much to detract from the story. Well written and also kinda funny in places.
Read
February 3, 2020I wasn't a fan of the writing style or the characters. This was a DNF for me.
November 30, 2016
Love and hate are only a few yards apart in this awesome enemies to lovers football romance!,
Although this is a standalone novel, if you’ve already read JOCK by Aubrey Irons, you will remember Serena Roth as London’s best friend and co-worker at the Houston Bulls professional football team. Imagine Serena’s surprise when she gets word of a transfer of “estate assets” to her, from a mystery benefactor. When she meets with the lawyers about this mysterious benefactor, she finds out that she is now co-owner of the Denver Rattlesnakes. The Bulls rival team. Not only that, but the man she shares ownership with? Well, he’s her one-night stand from a month ago, who she hoped to never, ever see again.
Landon Reece is a single dad with a young daughter and he has been working for the Rattlesnakes team in a variety of positions, since he was drafted as a cocky college football player. When a devastating accident killed his beloved wife and his future as a professional athlete, Sam Horn – owner of the Rattlesnakes, took Landon under his wing and mentored him. They’ve become as close as family and it has always been assumed that Sam’s assets would be passed on to Landon. Only Landon.
Landon and Serena see eye to eye on very little, but in order to retain control of the team and not be overruled by the board of directors, they attempt to work together towards the common goal. This is much easier said than done, since neither of them can put their memorable one-night stand out of their minds. Not to mention the biting banter and sexual chemistry between them is electric and very distracting.
Landon has a strict rule of no repeats. No relationships. Period. However, he may have finally met the woman who makes him want to break all of his rules and go all in with his heart.
This book is very well written with funny and fast-paced dialogue, snarky banter that steadily builds the sexual tension and then finally when Landon and Serena break all of their own rules, super steamy sexy scenes.
This book is kind of a second-chance, enemies to lovers, co-worker/sports love story. Something for everyone! :) I loved this book and highly recommend it!
I volunteered to review an advance copy of this book.
Although this is a standalone novel, if you’ve already read JOCK by Aubrey Irons, you will remember Serena Roth as London’s best friend and co-worker at the Houston Bulls professional football team. Imagine Serena’s surprise when she gets word of a transfer of “estate assets” to her, from a mystery benefactor. When she meets with the lawyers about this mysterious benefactor, she finds out that she is now co-owner of the Denver Rattlesnakes. The Bulls rival team. Not only that, but the man she shares ownership with? Well, he’s her one-night stand from a month ago, who she hoped to never, ever see again.
Landon Reece is a single dad with a young daughter and he has been working for the Rattlesnakes team in a variety of positions, since he was drafted as a cocky college football player. When a devastating accident killed his beloved wife and his future as a professional athlete, Sam Horn – owner of the Rattlesnakes, took Landon under his wing and mentored him. They’ve become as close as family and it has always been assumed that Sam’s assets would be passed on to Landon. Only Landon.
Landon and Serena see eye to eye on very little, but in order to retain control of the team and not be overruled by the board of directors, they attempt to work together towards the common goal. This is much easier said than done, since neither of them can put their memorable one-night stand out of their minds. Not to mention the biting banter and sexual chemistry between them is electric and very distracting.
Landon has a strict rule of no repeats. No relationships. Period. However, he may have finally met the woman who makes him want to break all of his rules and go all in with his heart.
This book is very well written with funny and fast-paced dialogue, snarky banter that steadily builds the sexual tension and then finally when Landon and Serena break all of their own rules, super steamy sexy scenes.
This book is kind of a second-chance, enemies to lovers, co-worker/sports love story. Something for everyone! :) I loved this book and highly recommend it!
I volunteered to review an advance copy of this book.
November 5, 2016
Fun and sexy, and with an unforeseeable depth I loved.
I'm not a fan of sports romance, but I wanted to read this one because I like the author's writing style which is fun and passionate. Actually, this story hides two wounded characters with a past that gives you tender feelings and make them perfect for each other. The double POV heightens the pace and the emotions as the plot evolves from cheeky fun to burning love.
Rivals sets two opposing people in the most bizarre of situations. They have to run a multimillion football team together or lose everything, but they find themselves as much united as separated by this fact. I really liked the way that their one-night stand memories mingle with the present as they reacquaint themselves with the precarious partnership and their inextinguishable attraction for each other.
What's more, the growing closeness between Serene and Landon feels so wonderful with funny banter, some resistance that gests run over by the strength of their connection, and all that baggage from the past that makes them so human and relatable.
A few surprises really tighten the tension in this seemingly impossible romance as they face secrets, a crumbling sports empire and two lives that are less broken together if they can see beyond their wounds.
Also, the interactions with Landon's kid were very cute. A great read with as much emotion as fun and steam.
I'm not a fan of sports romance, but I wanted to read this one because I like the author's writing style which is fun and passionate. Actually, this story hides two wounded characters with a past that gives you tender feelings and make them perfect for each other. The double POV heightens the pace and the emotions as the plot evolves from cheeky fun to burning love.
Rivals sets two opposing people in the most bizarre of situations. They have to run a multimillion football team together or lose everything, but they find themselves as much united as separated by this fact. I really liked the way that their one-night stand memories mingle with the present as they reacquaint themselves with the precarious partnership and their inextinguishable attraction for each other.
What's more, the growing closeness between Serene and Landon feels so wonderful with funny banter, some resistance that gests run over by the strength of their connection, and all that baggage from the past that makes them so human and relatable.
A few surprises really tighten the tension in this seemingly impossible romance as they face secrets, a crumbling sports empire and two lives that are less broken together if they can see beyond their wounds.
Also, the interactions with Landon's kid were very cute. A great read with as much emotion as fun and steam.
November 5, 2016
"Keep your Friends Close; and your 'Rivals' Closer"
"Love will only break you. Love will leave you cut open and empty, even when you do find it."
To set the stage for this "Rivals" romance, the author speaks through Landon, her male protagonist, the above sentiment. As the reader, we can appreciate the why of his love pessimism. Just as we understand the why of his "rival", Serena's same emotional guarding.
From the beginning through the progression of the story, Ms. Irons cleverly creates, utilizing back story, clever dialogue and character internal dialogue, an erotic sexual attraction between Landon and Serena that is like a drum beat in the background. Even at the apex of their "rivalry" the drumbeat, the heartbeat of sexual desire, is there. The sexual encounters written by Ms. Irons are intense, primal and smokin' hot. As the characters develop their relationship, these sexual encounters become healing and transform this erotic story into a beautiful satisfying love story. The journey of the "rivals" set in the world of professional football is sexy, erotic, entertaing, heart warming and definitely worth a read!!!
I was honored be an ARC gladly providing an impartial review for no consideration. I also purchased a copy for my Kindle library. Go forth and read!!! You'll really enjoy this one!
"Love will only break you. Love will leave you cut open and empty, even when you do find it."
To set the stage for this "Rivals" romance, the author speaks through Landon, her male protagonist, the above sentiment. As the reader, we can appreciate the why of his love pessimism. Just as we understand the why of his "rival", Serena's same emotional guarding.
From the beginning through the progression of the story, Ms. Irons cleverly creates, utilizing back story, clever dialogue and character internal dialogue, an erotic sexual attraction between Landon and Serena that is like a drum beat in the background. Even at the apex of their "rivalry" the drumbeat, the heartbeat of sexual desire, is there. The sexual encounters written by Ms. Irons are intense, primal and smokin' hot. As the characters develop their relationship, these sexual encounters become healing and transform this erotic story into a beautiful satisfying love story. The journey of the "rivals" set in the world of professional football is sexy, erotic, entertaing, heart warming and definitely worth a read!!!
I was honored be an ARC gladly providing an impartial review for no consideration. I also purchased a copy for my Kindle library. Go forth and read!!! You'll really enjoy this one!
November 9, 2016
Serena and Landon surprised me with more depth than I had been expecting. They work for rival football teams and have a sexy one night stand. A month later they find that due to Landon's team owner's unforeseen illness, they are both to become co managers of the team, so must make a partnership work.
Serena wants nothing more than to just get along with Landon and do her job, but Landon is prickly with her and makes things really difficult. They're both still highly attracted to each other and it's blurring the lines of their partnership. Landon has rules for his relationships, that is, he doesn't do relationships and he doesn't do repeats. Serena drives him crazy though, and keeps getting underneath his skin and into his heart (and his bed). At first glance, Landon seems like a typical alpha player manwho--, but he's really not. He's got a lot of layers and a lot of baggage and his beautiful daughter certainly has a lot to do with why he has the rules he has. Serena is amazing, she's strong and independent and goes out of her way to be good at her job and be a good partner to Landon, even though he makes it so hard. Thank God, he gets his head out of his a-- and figures out his feelings because I was hurting for Serena!
Rivals is far outside the typical sports romance, 1 click it now!
Serena wants nothing more than to just get along with Landon and do her job, but Landon is prickly with her and makes things really difficult. They're both still highly attracted to each other and it's blurring the lines of their partnership. Landon has rules for his relationships, that is, he doesn't do relationships and he doesn't do repeats. Serena drives him crazy though, and keeps getting underneath his skin and into his heart (and his bed). At first glance, Landon seems like a typical alpha player manwho--, but he's really not. He's got a lot of layers and a lot of baggage and his beautiful daughter certainly has a lot to do with why he has the rules he has. Serena is amazing, she's strong and independent and goes out of her way to be good at her job and be a good partner to Landon, even though he makes it so hard. Thank God, he gets his head out of his a-- and figures out his feelings because I was hurting for Serena!
Rivals is far outside the typical sports romance, 1 click it now!
November 3, 2016
Serena and Landon work for rival football team, but one night in Houston they were on the same side which lead to fireworks on his balcony. Now a month later finds Serena in Denver, the new partial owner of the Denver Rattlesnakes and working with Landon. What started as a one night stand turns to partners who don't really how to deal with each other to casual hook-up to something neither one were expecting. Landon doesn't have room in his life for anything more than one night stands, with a daughter to raise on his own, the last thing he expected was Serena. Serena has her own baggage from her past, an ex-fiancé who made her feel like less than because she couldn't have a family the way he wanted, so imagine her surprise when the cryptic phone call leads to her coming face to face with Landon, her one night stand from Houston. Landon wants to get to the bottom of how Serena knows Sam, his defacto uncle and owner of the Rattlesnakes, but what happens when what he uncovers could destroy the relationship they are forging? A great read from Aubrey Irons!
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