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Offensive Line #6
Alpha Foxtrot
Shane Lowry is a lot of things. Funny. Loyal. BIG. The man is a mountain that stands between the L.A. Kodiak's quarterback and an angry defensive line looking to lay him out. He takes hits for a living and he gives them even harder. He throws down on the field. In the bars. The bedroom. With a killer smile and big baby blues, women can't resist him. And why would they want to? The man is hot AF.
Just ask Sutton Roe.
Sutton is an ex-Broadway star with more credits to her name than most people have teeth. She started dancing when she was five, headlining when she was six, and retired from the stage at only seventeen. A fierce competitor, she's been a Professional Dancer on the hit TV series Dance the Night Away for five seasons. Last year was her first win and she's looking for a repeat. All she needs is a promising partner. What she gets is Shane Lowry and a whole lot of trouble. Big, sexy, smiling trouble...
Shane's irreverent attitude toward the competition causes friction between the two from the start, but their scores don't lie - the audience loves him. And it's not long before Sutton starts to understand why. But she's weary. She was taught from a young age that men are dangerous. Maybe Shane will be different. Maybe he won't be.
It's a chance Sutton's not sure she's ready to take.
Even for a man with moves like Lowry.
*Due to sexual content, this book is not recommended for readers under 18.
Each book in the Offensive Line series can be read as a standalone.
Just ask Sutton Roe.
Sutton is an ex-Broadway star with more credits to her name than most people have teeth. She started dancing when she was five, headlining when she was six, and retired from the stage at only seventeen. A fierce competitor, she's been a Professional Dancer on the hit TV series Dance the Night Away for five seasons. Last year was her first win and she's looking for a repeat. All she needs is a promising partner. What she gets is Shane Lowry and a whole lot of trouble. Big, sexy, smiling trouble...
Shane's irreverent attitude toward the competition causes friction between the two from the start, but their scores don't lie - the audience loves him. And it's not long before Sutton starts to understand why. But she's weary. She was taught from a young age that men are dangerous. Maybe Shane will be different. Maybe he won't be.
It's a chance Sutton's not sure she's ready to take.
Even for a man with moves like Lowry.
*Due to sexual content, this book is not recommended for readers under 18.
Each book in the Offensive Line series can be read as a standalone.
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 14, 2018
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September 18, 2025
Alpha Foxtrot is book six in the Offensive Line series by Tracey Ward. This is Shane and Sutton’s book. It’s the one I never saw coming. When it started out, I felt unsure about it but as things progressed, I fell more and more in love.
Shane Lowry is twenty five years old and is an Offensive Guard for the Kodiaks. He’s a HUGE hulk of a man who is also light on his feet, and has a huge heart. When spring training is just getting started, one of the contestants is taken out of the competition for the reality television show, Dancing the Night Away, which is the same as what we know as Dancing With the Stars. They need another football player and Shane is chosen. He readily accepts because it’s his mother’s favorite show. I adored his mom by the way.
Sutton Roe is twenty one years old. She has been a child Broadway star since she was in preschool. But by the time she was sixteen, she left it all behind and moved to Los Angeles. She became one of the professional dancers for DNA. This is her fifth year and she had been paired with the man who was removed from competition. So, she is now paired with Shane. Who is a solid foot taller than she is and over a hundred pounds heavier.
To set the stage (pun intended) Shane is a happy, smiley, lovable person. When we first meet Sutton, she is the exact opposite. She is brittle, rude and cold. But then we start to learn more about her. About her childhood, about how someone from the show is using her. About how her attitude has been molded and shaped over her entire life. Then we watch as Shane slowly chips away at her icy exterior. I fell in love with her a little more each time he made her smile, or laugh. Each time a little bit more of her warmth shined through.
I was heartbroken for all she went through and loved these two together. I loved the strength she found with Shane’s support. I loved watching her figure out who she really was, and who she could be. This was another wonderful book in this series. I’m reading these as part of the box set but they are also available individually. Since this is the box set, there is some bonus material at the end and that’s what I’m reading next, In The Endzone.
Shane Lowry is twenty five years old and is an Offensive Guard for the Kodiaks. He’s a HUGE hulk of a man who is also light on his feet, and has a huge heart. When spring training is just getting started, one of the contestants is taken out of the competition for the reality television show, Dancing the Night Away, which is the same as what we know as Dancing With the Stars. They need another football player and Shane is chosen. He readily accepts because it’s his mother’s favorite show. I adored his mom by the way.
Sutton Roe is twenty one years old. She has been a child Broadway star since she was in preschool. But by the time she was sixteen, she left it all behind and moved to Los Angeles. She became one of the professional dancers for DNA. This is her fifth year and she had been paired with the man who was removed from competition. So, she is now paired with Shane. Who is a solid foot taller than she is and over a hundred pounds heavier.
To set the stage (pun intended) Shane is a happy, smiley, lovable person. When we first meet Sutton, she is the exact opposite. She is brittle, rude and cold. But then we start to learn more about her. About her childhood, about how someone from the show is using her. About how her attitude has been molded and shaped over her entire life. Then we watch as Shane slowly chips away at her icy exterior. I fell in love with her a little more each time he made her smile, or laugh. Each time a little bit more of her warmth shined through.
I was heartbroken for all she went through and loved these two together. I loved the strength she found with Shane’s support. I loved watching her figure out who she really was, and who she could be. This was another wonderful book in this series. I’m reading these as part of the box set but they are also available individually. Since this is the box set, there is some bonus material at the end and that’s what I’m reading next, In The Endzone.
September 10, 2019
Alpha Foxtrot was the sixth book in Tracey Ward’s Offensive Line series. It can be read as a stand-alone.
Shane Lowry was a star NFL Offensive Lineman. He was gorgeous, boisterous, well known and was great at his job. He also had a protective, loyalty streak.
Sutton Rowe was a professional dancer on the reality show, Dance the Night Away. She was an ex-Broadway star and totally focused on winning at all costs. Her dance partner this season was none other than Shane Lowry. She was beautiful, independent, strong willed and snarky.
Shane and Sutton despised each other on site. Their snarky bantering kept the fireworks going, knowing they could ignite at any second. The story started in one direction but then took some turns. It was one of those reads that had me hooked somewhere in the middle and I didn’t even realize it when it happened. Additionally, I enjoyed how Ward merged both football and dancing into the storyline. It meshed well and it added depth and dimension to the storyline.
As for the characters, I liked Shane. A lot. In the beginning, he seemed misunderstood to me. He was loyal and protective and the kind of person you wanted on your side. As the story progressed, I loved everything about him. As for Sutton, yea, not a fan. She was a raving Bitch, and that was on her good days. I totally didn’t see the connection. It wasn’t bad writing, in fact, the storyline was written and developed well - I just didn’t like her. At all. And then I did. A little. And then a little more. And then more.
No spoilers so it’s hard to explain. It’s just a story that you need to read fully to understand. At first I couldn’t see how I was going to enjoy it. There were difficult parts that didn’t make sense and weren’t enjoyable. I almost wondered if it was bad writing or a bad plot - but no, the writing was good, I just wasn’t happy with some of the scenes. But looking back, it was raw and real. In the end, it was more than football or dancing or a love story. It was life. A journey of patience and making things right.
Shane Lowry was a star NFL Offensive Lineman. He was gorgeous, boisterous, well known and was great at his job. He also had a protective, loyalty streak.
Sutton Rowe was a professional dancer on the reality show, Dance the Night Away. She was an ex-Broadway star and totally focused on winning at all costs. Her dance partner this season was none other than Shane Lowry. She was beautiful, independent, strong willed and snarky.
Shane and Sutton despised each other on site. Their snarky bantering kept the fireworks going, knowing they could ignite at any second. The story started in one direction but then took some turns. It was one of those reads that had me hooked somewhere in the middle and I didn’t even realize it when it happened. Additionally, I enjoyed how Ward merged both football and dancing into the storyline. It meshed well and it added depth and dimension to the storyline.
As for the characters, I liked Shane. A lot. In the beginning, he seemed misunderstood to me. He was loyal and protective and the kind of person you wanted on your side. As the story progressed, I loved everything about him. As for Sutton, yea, not a fan. She was a raving Bitch, and that was on her good days. I totally didn’t see the connection. It wasn’t bad writing, in fact, the storyline was written and developed well - I just didn’t like her. At all. And then I did. A little. And then a little more. And then more.
No spoilers so it’s hard to explain. It’s just a story that you need to read fully to understand. At first I couldn’t see how I was going to enjoy it. There were difficult parts that didn’t make sense and weren’t enjoyable. I almost wondered if it was bad writing or a bad plot - but no, the writing was good, I just wasn’t happy with some of the scenes. But looking back, it was raw and real. In the end, it was more than football or dancing or a love story. It was life. A journey of patience and making things right.
March 19, 2018
Writers always amaze me. They have this story in their brain that swoops them up and they create these amazing books. It amazes me even more when they write a series, because it’s like “ok I have the main characters out there, but this side guy is really just talking to me, and I need to get their story out, AND blend in the previous characters ” and that is a feat itself. At least to me. Tracey Ward does that and then some. She has this seriously great Offensive Line series, and keeps adding to it, and every book is different, every character has a complexity to them that she breaks down and makes them so real. And I think that’s what I love and what draws me to her books. Her characters are genuine, they’re not these “broody males with the doe eyed woman who doesn’t know she’s beautiful even though every single guy in the universe is obsessed with her” They’re real people. Super hot people, but they’re down to earth, hilarious, and they’re people that I wish actually existed because I’d try to be friends with them. As you all know by now, Tracey is my favorite, and she writes magic so effortlessly, that I fall in love even more with every book. I don’t think enough people read her books, and while I hate that, I sincerely hope that everyone starts reading everything she’s written. Take my word for it, you will never regret it, and you’ll love her as much as I do. Alpha Foxtrot is a must read. It was seriously so good and just such a perfect addition to the series. Shane and Sutton (seriously how cool of a name is Sutton!?) have such amazing chemistry, and you will love them. And die over Shane.
April 7, 2018
Well... it was better than the last one but not much. I feel like this series is heading into a zone that just isn't for me.
Spoilers!
So, the heroine is beyond unlikeable. Tracey gives what I assume she felt were good reasons for her deplorable behavior but I didn't agree. There's other ways to write an character still at absolute bottom and have space to arc or grow without making your readers hate them.
Sutton is sleeping with her married boss. Yes there's an on screen sex scene and yes it's gross. She hasn't met the hero yet but that doesn't matter. I still hated it. Not only is he married but he treats Sutton like absolute shit. I just can't root for a character that terrible. That would knowingly cheat AND allow herself to be treated so poorly.
Perhaps I could have gotten over it but she's also unbelievably shallow and an epic bitch, like, to almost everyone. There's literally two people she's not a twat waffle to -not nice by any means but also not mean- and the hero isn't one of them. She eventually warms to that poor masochistic bastard but not until the book is almost over and you're so done it doesn't even matter.
Spoilers!
So, the heroine is beyond unlikeable. Tracey gives what I assume she felt were good reasons for her deplorable behavior but I didn't agree. There's other ways to write an character still at absolute bottom and have space to arc or grow without making your readers hate them.
Sutton is sleeping with her married boss. Yes there's an on screen sex scene and yes it's gross. She hasn't met the hero yet but that doesn't matter. I still hated it. Not only is he married but he treats Sutton like absolute shit. I just can't root for a character that terrible. That would knowingly cheat AND allow herself to be treated so poorly.
Perhaps I could have gotten over it but she's also unbelievably shallow and an epic bitch, like, to almost everyone. There's literally two people she's not a twat waffle to -not nice by any means but also not mean- and the hero isn't one of them. She eventually warms to that poor masochistic bastard but not until the book is almost over and you're so done it doesn't even matter.
November 7, 2018
I really disliked the h in this book, not as much as the h from the previous book.
I can’t. I just can’t root for someone who sleeps around with her MARRIED boss, who also happens to treat her like crap.
I can’t. I just can’t root for someone who sleeps around with her MARRIED boss, who also happens to treat her like crap.
April 3, 2018
I LOVE THIS SERIES. LOVE IT, I TELL YOU!
September 23, 2020
The characters are fun, the plot is unique and the author draws the reader in and doesn't let them go!! I love this series and all of the books in it so far -
March 25, 2018
Shane Lowry is on top of the world. He's his hometown hero, a superbowl champion, and all around good guy. Sutton Roe is in a tight spot. Her football player partner on the reality dance show she stars in has been busted for possession of cocaine and they need to replace him FAST before the first show airs. Enter good guy Shane as her new partner. Can the two of them get their acts together as the sparks fly between them or will both of their careers be ruined?
April 8, 2018
I struggled in the beginning of this because Sutton was so brittle. However, as her story unfolded, I totally got it. Plus, Shane was yummy.
January 8, 2019
OMG, I think Shane is giving Colt a run for his money in the BBF department. We get glimpses of Shane in the previous books, but nothing of his true personality. He was just a big sweetheart with a heart of gold. Sutton is harder to like, much harder, but even she grew on me after a while.
It's true that in life, men like Shane do go for the type of woman that Sutton is. Their relationship is a very slow burn and that is my favorite type of story. Sutton has issues piled on top of issues and one big secret than Shane kind of suspects, but he has no idea of the truth.
They meet when Shane agrees to do a season of the show Sutton is one, which is a Dancing With The Stars kind of show. The ratings are tanking, so they are doing a football season where all the guests are male and all are famous football players. Sutton has had issues with guests in the past and rumours have flown. She is the last season's winner and wants to win again above all else. Eric, the director is another issue of Suttons.
Shane gets thrown right into all of this without having a clue as to what's going on. On top of that, practice for the season has just started so he is running himself ragged.
This was a spectacular book to end the series and I wish there were more players we could go through because I just love Tracey's writing.
It's true that in life, men like Shane do go for the type of woman that Sutton is. Their relationship is a very slow burn and that is my favorite type of story. Sutton has issues piled on top of issues and one big secret than Shane kind of suspects, but he has no idea of the truth.
They meet when Shane agrees to do a season of the show Sutton is one, which is a Dancing With The Stars kind of show. The ratings are tanking, so they are doing a football season where all the guests are male and all are famous football players. Sutton has had issues with guests in the past and rumours have flown. She is the last season's winner and wants to win again above all else. Eric, the director is another issue of Suttons.
Shane gets thrown right into all of this without having a clue as to what's going on. On top of that, practice for the season has just started so he is running himself ragged.
This was a spectacular book to end the series and I wish there were more players we could go through because I just love Tracey's writing.
June 14, 2018
Another great book in the Offensive Line Series! I feel in love with this series with Trey and Sloane only to pulled further into it with each book.
Shane and Sutton’s story was a sweet and easy read. There wasn’t too much drama. Shane is a huge man with a huge heart. He is the perfect match for Sutton- someone who never has experienced real love before, not even from her parents.
If you have read any book in this series you will be excited to know the characters from previous books make in appearance in this story. The Kodiak team that is full of sexy men that you definitely want to enjoy!
I have one book left to read in the series. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Hollis!
Shane and Sutton’s story was a sweet and easy read. There wasn’t too much drama. Shane is a huge man with a huge heart. He is the perfect match for Sutton- someone who never has experienced real love before, not even from her parents.
If you have read any book in this series you will be excited to know the characters from previous books make in appearance in this story. The Kodiak team that is full of sexy men that you definitely want to enjoy!
I have one book left to read in the series. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Hollis!
March 16, 2018
I was torn between a 3 and a 4 star review only because the female lead didn't grow on me till almost half way towards the end of the book. I don't think it's Ward's best work in the series but I loved Shane's character so much that it was hard to give a bad review. The big sweet guy has always been a favorite of mine and this book was no different. I wish I saw more of the team's interaction like in Tyus' book but at least we got a glimpse at Trey and Sloane's baby which was adorable.
April 7, 2018
Great!
I really enjoyed reading Alpha Foxtrot. A little reality show mixed with sports. A dance show brings Shane and Sutton together. They are from very different lifestyles. It was great reading about the other characters from this series!
I really enjoyed reading Alpha Foxtrot. A little reality show mixed with sports. A dance show brings Shane and Sutton together. They are from very different lifestyles. It was great reading about the other characters from this series!
April 22, 2018
Excellent read
A great read, LOVED it from the start.
Shane is super hot and a real good guy.
Sutton is damaged and angry all the time, but with Shane by her side she learns that not everything is as her mother told her.
Loved it
A great read, LOVED it from the start.
Shane is super hot and a real good guy.
Sutton is damaged and angry all the time, but with Shane by her side she learns that not everything is as her mother told her.
Loved it
August 26, 2018
Good read
Continues the series with Shane’s story. I loved Shane but Sutton was a hard character to like from the beginning and I’m not sure I liked her any more at the end. That said loved the storyline and great catching up with the rest Of the players.
Continues the series with Shane’s story. I loved Shane but Sutton was a hard character to like from the beginning and I’m not sure I liked her any more at the end. That said loved the storyline and great catching up with the rest Of the players.
November 25, 2018
Took a while to start liking Sutton but I’ll always love Shane
My biggest issue with this book is that I didn’t even remotely like Sutton until almost the end of the book. Dual POV with some heat.
My biggest issue with this book is that I didn’t even remotely like Sutton until almost the end of the book. Dual POV with some heat.
March 16, 2018
I liked this book! I really love this author’s writing and this was no exception. I really liked Shane!
March 26, 2018
Love this series...another great book.
March 29, 2018
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September 14, 2018
Big sexy offensive lineman with a beautiful little spitfire ! What could go wrong or right ?
June 20, 2019
A little darker than the others, but still loved it. Excellent writing, clever dialogue and great characters!
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April 10, 2018
I don't read much NA because most of what I sample from the genre can't really hold my attention past the sample chapters. I started reading this author because of her zombie series, and now she is one of the few NA authors whose books I'll always read, despite it not being my favorite genre. They are always enjoyable ways to pass the time on a boring afternoon. So if you like NA, I definitely recommend all of her books. (I almost never rate NA books more than 3 stars because even the ones I enjoy, for some reason I forget about almost as soon as I finish them. That's a me-problem, more than a problem with the books though, so don't let mediocre NA ratings from me put you off. I just can't justify giving more than 3 stars to a book I didn't find memorable and for some reason I have a mind like a sieve when it comes to NA. So far the Addicted/Calloway Sisters series is the only exception to this that I've found.)
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