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Eligible Receiver
That night changed everything.
It was the night of my little sister’s graduation. Sasha was the star of the show, but truth?
I couldn’t take my eyes off Lacey. My little sister’s best friend, all grown up.
Lacey was headed to a musical conservatory across the country.
I was the NFL’s top draft pick. Our dreams were on the brink of coming true.
Cause for celebration. And damn, did we celebrate.
But now I’m back in town, and Lacey’s so close I can almost taste her. I’m sure as hell not leaving town without doing that.
Now that I’m a pro-athlete, I can have any woman I want, but Lacey is the only girl that ever made me feel anything.
And I’m going to make sure I have one more night with her, even if everything changes again.
”Eligible A Second Chance Romance Novella” is a standalone 30,000 word novella of hot contemporary romance fiction. There is no cheating or cliffhangers and like all of Haley’s stories there is an HEA ending.
It was the night of my little sister’s graduation. Sasha was the star of the show, but truth?
I couldn’t take my eyes off Lacey. My little sister’s best friend, all grown up.
Lacey was headed to a musical conservatory across the country.
I was the NFL’s top draft pick. Our dreams were on the brink of coming true.
Cause for celebration. And damn, did we celebrate.
But now I’m back in town, and Lacey’s so close I can almost taste her. I’m sure as hell not leaving town without doing that.
Now that I’m a pro-athlete, I can have any woman I want, but Lacey is the only girl that ever made me feel anything.
And I’m going to make sure I have one more night with her, even if everything changes again.
”Eligible A Second Chance Romance Novella” is a standalone 30,000 word novella of hot contemporary romance fiction. There is no cheating or cliffhangers and like all of Haley’s stories there is an HEA ending.
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Published March 18, 2018
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March 18, 2018
Lacey, Sasha her best friend and her brother Abel all grew up in the same small going nowhere little town. Lacey and Abel were sweethearts up until the graduated and went to their different collages. Lacey was a gifted pianist and was going to the Conservatory in New York. Abel was a gifted athlete went on to being the college star quarterback and then to being one in the NFL. Sasha had gone to California. However something happened and Lacey slowly stopped texting them or even talking to them eventually breaking up with Able. The only person that new the truth was sworn to secrecy.
Four years later Abel is coming home to be with Sasha as she is going to get married and Sasha has found Lacey and makes her come to the wedding and be a part of it. Lacey doesn’t want any of them to know what happened, especially Abel. So she starts to lying once again like she had done so many years ago when she was first with Abel. But Abel seeks out the truth. What is his reaction going to be when he finds out? What will his reaction be to the person that also kept the secret? Lacey thought she was doing the right thing for Abel and his future will he believe her?
I have to honestly say the moment I picked up this book I did not stop reading it until the end it is that good. Be sure to have some tissues handy just in case.
Four years later Abel is coming home to be with Sasha as she is going to get married and Sasha has found Lacey and makes her come to the wedding and be a part of it. Lacey doesn’t want any of them to know what happened, especially Abel. So she starts to lying once again like she had done so many years ago when she was first with Abel. But Abel seeks out the truth. What is his reaction going to be when he finds out? What will his reaction be to the person that also kept the secret? Lacey thought she was doing the right thing for Abel and his future will he believe her?
I have to honestly say the moment I picked up this book I did not stop reading it until the end it is that good. Be sure to have some tissues handy just in case.
March 19, 2018
If you're a fan of second chance romance stories with a great mix of secrets, heartbreak, angst, sexual tension, first love, and a great HEA, then you should read Eligible Receiver by Haley Pierce.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
March 19, 2018
If you're a fan of second chance romance stories with a great mix of secrets, heartbreak, angst, sexual tension, first love, and a great HEA, then you should read Eligible Receiver by Haley Pierce.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
March 20, 2018
Lacey carried a tray of margaritas through the restaurant, dodging customers as she worked her way through the narrow aisles. It was time for a break! Her old and successful friend, Sasha, texted that she was coming home to plan her wedding. Lacey was not happy thinking that Sasha, who was marrying a big shot producer, would come home to find Lacey living a non-glamorous life and working in this crummy restaurant.
Going through her yearbook with her 3-year-old daughter, laughing at her hairstyle back then, Lacey turned on the TV. Dana waved to a handsome NFL football player who was waving to the crowd as he ran onto the field. Lacey’s heart was pounding – it was Abel, Sasha’s brother, the one who stole her heart in high school. But all her plans and dreams for college had suddenly changed after graduation.
Abel had many fond memories of Lacey. He had periodically checked the Manhattan Conservatory where she had been going for her music career, but he didn’t hear mention of her yet. She was the only woman who treated him like a real person; she never pretended like other people in his life who just wanted to hang onto the “star”. But even when he called her, she had no interest in keeping their relationship alive. He never understood why. He knew she had done the same to Sasha, and that never made sense either! Now he was going to see her again, face-to-face. He wanted answers – she gave him lies. Was Abel going to figure out the secret? Did he still love her enough to not give up? And how would Lacey respond?
Great book! Well written and with characters many of us can relate to – well, maybe not the football player (out of my “league” perhaps?). But the author tugs on our hearts with this one and it’s beautiful to read along and hope they will all find their dreams and HEA!
Going through her yearbook with her 3-year-old daughter, laughing at her hairstyle back then, Lacey turned on the TV. Dana waved to a handsome NFL football player who was waving to the crowd as he ran onto the field. Lacey’s heart was pounding – it was Abel, Sasha’s brother, the one who stole her heart in high school. But all her plans and dreams for college had suddenly changed after graduation.
Abel had many fond memories of Lacey. He had periodically checked the Manhattan Conservatory where she had been going for her music career, but he didn’t hear mention of her yet. She was the only woman who treated him like a real person; she never pretended like other people in his life who just wanted to hang onto the “star”. But even when he called her, she had no interest in keeping their relationship alive. He never understood why. He knew she had done the same to Sasha, and that never made sense either! Now he was going to see her again, face-to-face. He wanted answers – she gave him lies. Was Abel going to figure out the secret? Did he still love her enough to not give up? And how would Lacey respond?
Great book! Well written and with characters many of us can relate to – well, maybe not the football player (out of my “league” perhaps?). But the author tugs on our hearts with this one and it’s beautiful to read along and hope they will all find their dreams and HEA!
March 23, 2018
A Review of Eligible Receiver by Haley Pierce
Abel and Lacey - 3.5 Stars
I absolutely LOVED this story and the feelings it created for me. It did not read as much like the blurb as I thought it would, which was somewhat confusing. There were quite a few discrepancies in the story in my opinion. But, bottom line, it was a good story, with a lot of twists and turns. Definintely one I'm glad to have read. Just think proofing the book would have been a good idea, to catch the name change to Liam at one point, missing punctuation, etc.
**Honest review voluntarily provided from a Complimentary Copy**
Abel and Lacey - 3.5 Stars
I absolutely LOVED this story and the feelings it created for me. It did not read as much like the blurb as I thought it would, which was somewhat confusing. There were quite a few discrepancies in the story in my opinion. But, bottom line, it was a good story, with a lot of twists and turns. Definintely one I'm glad to have read. Just think proofing the book would have been a good idea, to catch the name change to Liam at one point, missing punctuation, etc.
**Honest review voluntarily provided from a Complimentary Copy**
April 6, 2018
Sweet Read!
This was such a sweet story of Abel and the love of his life, Lacey. He returns home from playing in the NFL so he can attend his sister Sasha’s wedding. Sasha has been away, too, and makes contact with her best friend, Lacey. Abel is glad to get the opportunity to see Lacey, as it has s been four years since he has seen her and discovers that she has a three year old daughter, Dana. I enjoyed the story line but would have appreciated a bit more depth to the characters and an epilogue to include their future life. It’s a delightful read as they reach their HEA, but I just wanted more.
This was such a sweet story of Abel and the love of his life, Lacey. He returns home from playing in the NFL so he can attend his sister Sasha’s wedding. Sasha has been away, too, and makes contact with her best friend, Lacey. Abel is glad to get the opportunity to see Lacey, as it has s been four years since he has seen her and discovers that she has a three year old daughter, Dana. I enjoyed the story line but would have appreciated a bit more depth to the characters and an epilogue to include their future life. It’s a delightful read as they reach their HEA, but I just wanted more.
May 11, 2018
Just ok
The grammar, spelling, and proofreading really needs to be looked over again.
This book was very predictable. I basically saw each and every scene happen in my mind before I even read them. I enjoy reading second chance romances, but this one needed a bit more creativity added to it.
The grammar, spelling, and proofreading really needs to be looked over again.
This book was very predictable. I basically saw each and every scene happen in my mind before I even read them. I enjoy reading second chance romances, but this one needed a bit more creativity added to it.
March 8, 2023
I loved this story!!! I hope there is more to Lacy and Abel’s story!!!! So happy things worked out for them! It’s a must read!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 22, 2018
Real interesting read it has a great plot
characters are strong and likeable.
Once I started reading this book I found
it hard to put down if you like second chance storys
than don't go past this one.
I voluntarily review a copy of this book via booksprout.
characters are strong and likeable.
Once I started reading this book I found
it hard to put down if you like second chance storys
than don't go past this one.
I voluntarily review a copy of this book via booksprout.
April 21, 2018
An awesome book. Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
April 28, 2018
OK book
This was an OK book to read. I liked the characters and their chemistry. This book kinda felt like one I already have read but with different names.
This was an OK book to read. I liked the characters and their chemistry. This book kinda felt like one I already have read but with different names.
July 31, 2023
Another good one.
March 10, 2018
Hate to say this, but it’s another rubber stamped novella.
This story is extremely formulaic. I really don’t know how many times I’ve read something like this, but after five times, it gets boring. Changing the names, the location, and the profession that couldn’t be sabotaged didn’t add any breath of fresh air to the story line.
Length: Novella. Really
Character development: That’s my problem. NO character development. Abel is an NFL superstar. Lacey could have been a superb pianist had she not had become pregnant by Abel on prom night of his senior year. He goes to college, totally oblivious to Lacey’s condition. Her parents disowns her because she’s pregnant. He goes professional. She becomes a single mom and a waitress looking for a way out of her podunk home town. So what do you think happens next? You’re probably right.
Emotional factor: None whatsoever. You’d think Ms. Pierce could have wrung out the heart a bit about the fatherless waif who is Lacey’s only emotional support as she has cut all ties with her high school friends. (How can you do that in a tiny, hick town? Everybody in Lakefield, Minnesota knew my mom's family business!) I don’t like Lacey all that much because she had opportunities to go to NYC on a full musical scholarship, and single moms DO do well on a fully paid ride. But, no. She has to play the victim. She doesn’t even show up to see if she could hack it despite the fact she yearned to get the hell out of Dodge. Yes, she has selfless reasons for her not saying anything to Abel (or Liam — see below) about the existence of their child. As for Abel, he has an aggressive streak that doesn’t mix well with all the alcohol he drinks, and this was a real turn-off for me. If I were Lacey and had any doubts on whether or not Abel would make a good father, that alone would make me disappear into the hills. It’s not that he was verbally abusive, but the potential is there big-time. I should know, coming from a family of alcoholics on both sides.
Speed of action: It plods along… then ends too quickly. What was the rush? Most novel/las have epilogues that neatly wraps up the action. Considering that I’m reading an ARC, I hope this missing detail is corrected.
Predictability: See above.
Credibility issues: Okay, here’s my biggest beef. If you were a grandmother and knew that your only granddaughter was living in a roach motel, would you just allow that to happen? HELL, NO! So I don’t understand why Emily, Abel’s mother, didn’t do anything! I don’t even like her lackadaisical attitude. “What will be will be” clap trap. Sorry, but my grandmother would never do that, and she had less cash than Emily and her husband had. And it didn’t need to be cash. Don’t they have this BIG, NEW house Abel bought them? Lame, lame, lame.
Grammar and technical errors: There were many silly misspellings that could have been corrected had the writer just read her manuscript aloud. (If you don’t have an editor to do it for you, this is the best way to do it yourself because if it comes out of your mouth awkward, you know you have a problem.) I also noticed that on occasion, the writer switched Abel’s name to Liam. (Was that the original name of the character?) I hope that these are ironed out by the time it's published, but still, girl! If you want my glowing opinion, you need to clean it up first before allowing me to read it because it matters to me!
This novella was way too formulaic. It needed something different to spice it up as well as a good editor to tell Haley Pierce that (as well as catch all those spelling and wrong word errors that annoyed me terribly).
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest, no-punches-pulled review.
This story is extremely formulaic. I really don’t know how many times I’ve read something like this, but after five times, it gets boring. Changing the names, the location, and the profession that couldn’t be sabotaged didn’t add any breath of fresh air to the story line.
Length: Novella. Really
Character development: That’s my problem. NO character development. Abel is an NFL superstar. Lacey could have been a superb pianist had she not had become pregnant by Abel on prom night of his senior year. He goes to college, totally oblivious to Lacey’s condition. Her parents disowns her because she’s pregnant. He goes professional. She becomes a single mom and a waitress looking for a way out of her podunk home town. So what do you think happens next? You’re probably right.
Emotional factor: None whatsoever. You’d think Ms. Pierce could have wrung out the heart a bit about the fatherless waif who is Lacey’s only emotional support as she has cut all ties with her high school friends. (How can you do that in a tiny, hick town? Everybody in Lakefield, Minnesota knew my mom's family business!) I don’t like Lacey all that much because she had opportunities to go to NYC on a full musical scholarship, and single moms DO do well on a fully paid ride. But, no. She has to play the victim. She doesn’t even show up to see if she could hack it despite the fact she yearned to get the hell out of Dodge. Yes, she has selfless reasons for her not saying anything to Abel (or Liam — see below) about the existence of their child. As for Abel, he has an aggressive streak that doesn’t mix well with all the alcohol he drinks, and this was a real turn-off for me. If I were Lacey and had any doubts on whether or not Abel would make a good father, that alone would make me disappear into the hills. It’s not that he was verbally abusive, but the potential is there big-time. I should know, coming from a family of alcoholics on both sides.
Speed of action: It plods along… then ends too quickly. What was the rush? Most novel/las have epilogues that neatly wraps up the action. Considering that I’m reading an ARC, I hope this missing detail is corrected.
Predictability: See above.
Credibility issues: Okay, here’s my biggest beef. If you were a grandmother and knew that your only granddaughter was living in a roach motel, would you just allow that to happen? HELL, NO! So I don’t understand why Emily, Abel’s mother, didn’t do anything! I don’t even like her lackadaisical attitude. “What will be will be” clap trap. Sorry, but my grandmother would never do that, and she had less cash than Emily and her husband had. And it didn’t need to be cash. Don’t they have this BIG, NEW house Abel bought them? Lame, lame, lame.
Grammar and technical errors: There were many silly misspellings that could have been corrected had the writer just read her manuscript aloud. (If you don’t have an editor to do it for you, this is the best way to do it yourself because if it comes out of your mouth awkward, you know you have a problem.) I also noticed that on occasion, the writer switched Abel’s name to Liam. (Was that the original name of the character?) I hope that these are ironed out by the time it's published, but still, girl! If you want my glowing opinion, you need to clean it up first before allowing me to read it because it matters to me!
This novella was way too formulaic. It needed something different to spice it up as well as a good editor to tell Haley Pierce that (as well as catch all those spelling and wrong word errors that annoyed me terribly).
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest, no-punches-pulled review.
March 20, 2018
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
She is a small town girl, destined to make it big in the music world....until graduation night. That is the very night Lacey's life changed forever. The star quarterback was her best friends brother, and he was interested in only her. Then one night was all it took to be disowned by your parents, to be alone and facing the world with a secret she has to keep to herself. The man of her dreams is a pro football player. The fact that he is coming back into the small town for his sisters wedding is enough to send poor Lacey running to another place just to hide out. She can't as his sister is still a friend and she is not taking no for an answer.
He thought they had something special, he felt something real and deep and true with her. Why did she go and break his heart? Sure Abel has not let that stop him from "sharing" himself with the ladies, but it always seems to come to mind. All he can think about is why? Well he will be back home and so will Lacey, and he will finally get what he is after. Abel is all about answers. All he will have to do is charm her a little bit and she will be his....again, right?!
Between Sasha (the bestie from high school, also Abel's sister) and Abel (the one she had to send away, and keep away from) returning to this little town, tensions and nerves were running high to say the very least. Abel is not going to leave without Lacey answering him some questions. Lacey is not the kiss and tell about anything kind of a girl. This includes everyone. Lacey has really been dealt a hand of cards nobody wishes to hold, the kind that has hurt and alone all over them. She is found working as a waitress in the local diner by Abel, his mind is already on sleuth mode. Now he offers her a ride home after waiting for her to finish her shift. They banter back and forth, but eventually Abel wins this round.
Both Lacey and Abel are in their own minds with how they were. Lacey is hiding something, something big. Abel is not going to let this secret be something between them. There is a lot of things Abel is good at and he is making this his top priority. One night out with a friend from high school leads Abel to have a few too many. He ends up, with all of his liquid courage at Lacey's place. A simple question from Abel, a lie from Lacey, and fireworks from both. A few more things start piecing themselves together. All the while this secret of Lacey's is something Abel has figured out, but he is going to have Lacey tell him anyway. It takes some time, some coaxing, and some falling in love all over again from both of them, but eventually Abel gets Lacey to tell him. He is upset and hurt about the deception. A small pep talk from his mom helps, we all know that mom's talks are wisdom and hind sights we can't fathom to hear/see/feel. The words sink in. Abel is going to face this situation, he is not going to allow Lacey to run away from it either. Together they will move forward, together they will be honest, be open and be in love forever.
The day of Abel's sister's wedding is the day that Abel fell even deeper in love with Lacey, and their family. He knew he always loved her so deeply, but this day he found out his heart was filled even more. Together this family moves into their well deserved, it took you both long enough to figure this out, happily ever after.
She is a small town girl, destined to make it big in the music world....until graduation night. That is the very night Lacey's life changed forever. The star quarterback was her best friends brother, and he was interested in only her. Then one night was all it took to be disowned by your parents, to be alone and facing the world with a secret she has to keep to herself. The man of her dreams is a pro football player. The fact that he is coming back into the small town for his sisters wedding is enough to send poor Lacey running to another place just to hide out. She can't as his sister is still a friend and she is not taking no for an answer.
He thought they had something special, he felt something real and deep and true with her. Why did she go and break his heart? Sure Abel has not let that stop him from "sharing" himself with the ladies, but it always seems to come to mind. All he can think about is why? Well he will be back home and so will Lacey, and he will finally get what he is after. Abel is all about answers. All he will have to do is charm her a little bit and she will be his....again, right?!
Between Sasha (the bestie from high school, also Abel's sister) and Abel (the one she had to send away, and keep away from) returning to this little town, tensions and nerves were running high to say the very least. Abel is not going to leave without Lacey answering him some questions. Lacey is not the kiss and tell about anything kind of a girl. This includes everyone. Lacey has really been dealt a hand of cards nobody wishes to hold, the kind that has hurt and alone all over them. She is found working as a waitress in the local diner by Abel, his mind is already on sleuth mode. Now he offers her a ride home after waiting for her to finish her shift. They banter back and forth, but eventually Abel wins this round.
Both Lacey and Abel are in their own minds with how they were. Lacey is hiding something, something big. Abel is not going to let this secret be something between them. There is a lot of things Abel is good at and he is making this his top priority. One night out with a friend from high school leads Abel to have a few too many. He ends up, with all of his liquid courage at Lacey's place. A simple question from Abel, a lie from Lacey, and fireworks from both. A few more things start piecing themselves together. All the while this secret of Lacey's is something Abel has figured out, but he is going to have Lacey tell him anyway. It takes some time, some coaxing, and some falling in love all over again from both of them, but eventually Abel gets Lacey to tell him. He is upset and hurt about the deception. A small pep talk from his mom helps, we all know that mom's talks are wisdom and hind sights we can't fathom to hear/see/feel. The words sink in. Abel is going to face this situation, he is not going to allow Lacey to run away from it either. Together they will move forward, together they will be honest, be open and be in love forever.
The day of Abel's sister's wedding is the day that Abel fell even deeper in love with Lacey, and their family. He knew he always loved her so deeply, but this day he found out his heart was filled even more. Together this family moves into their well deserved, it took you both long enough to figure this out, happily ever after.
March 20, 2018
Lacey carried a tray of margaritas through the restaurant, dodging customers as she worked her way through the narrow aisles. It was time for a break! Her old and successful friend, Sasha, texted that she was coming home to plan her wedding. Lacey was not happy thinking that Sasha, who was marrying a big shot producer, would come home to find Lacey living a non-glamorous life and working in this crummy restaurant.
Going through her yearbook with her 3-year-old daughter, laughing at her hairstyle back then, Lacey turned on the TV. Dana waved to a handsome NFL football player who was waving to the crowd as he ran onto the field. Lacey’s heart was pounding – it was Abel, Sasha’s brother, the one who stole her heart in high school. But all her plans and dreams for college had suddenly changed after graduation.
Abel had many fond memories of Lacey. He had periodically checked the Manhattan Conservatory where she had been going for her music career, but he didn’t hear mention of her yet. She was the only woman who treated him like a real person; she never pretended like other people in his life who just wanted to hang onto the “star”. But even when he called her, she had no interest in keeping their relationship alive. He never understood why. He knew she had done the same to Sasha, and that never made sense either! Now he was going to see her again, face-to-face. He wanted answers – she gave him lies. Was Abel going to figure out the secret? Did he still love her enough to not give up? And how would Lacey respond?
Great book! Well written and with characters many of us can relate to – well, maybe not the football player (out of my “league” perhaps?). But the author tugs on our hearts with this one and it’s beautiful to read along and hope they will all find their dreams and HEA!
Going through her yearbook with her 3-year-old daughter, laughing at her hairstyle back then, Lacey turned on the TV. Dana waved to a handsome NFL football player who was waving to the crowd as he ran onto the field. Lacey’s heart was pounding – it was Abel, Sasha’s brother, the one who stole her heart in high school. But all her plans and dreams for college had suddenly changed after graduation.
Abel had many fond memories of Lacey. He had periodically checked the Manhattan Conservatory where she had been going for her music career, but he didn’t hear mention of her yet. She was the only woman who treated him like a real person; she never pretended like other people in his life who just wanted to hang onto the “star”. But even when he called her, she had no interest in keeping their relationship alive. He never understood why. He knew she had done the same to Sasha, and that never made sense either! Now he was going to see her again, face-to-face. He wanted answers – she gave him lies. Was Abel going to figure out the secret? Did he still love her enough to not give up? And how would Lacey respond?
Great book! Well written and with characters many of us can relate to – well, maybe not the football player (out of my “league” perhaps?). But the author tugs on our hearts with this one and it’s beautiful to read along and hope they will all find their dreams and HEA!
March 20, 2018
Lacey carried a tray of margaritas through the restaurant, dodging customers as she worked her way through the narrow aisles. It was time for a break! Her old and successful friend, Sasha, texted that she was coming home to plan her wedding. Lacey was not happy thinking that Sasha, who was marrying a big shot producer, would come home to find Lacey living a non-glamorous life and working in this crummy restaurant.
Going through her yearbook with her 3-year-old daughter, laughing at her hairstyle back then, Lacey turned on the TV. Dana waved to a handsome NFL football player who was waving to the crowd as he ran onto the field. Lacey’s heart was pounding – it was Abel, Sasha’s brother, the one who stole her heart in high school. But all her plans and dreams for college had suddenly changed after graduation.
Abel had many fond memories of Lacey. He had periodically checked the Manhattan Conservatory where she had been going for her music career, but he didn’t hear mention of her yet. She was the only woman who treated him like a real person; she never pretended like other people in his life who just wanted to hang onto the “star”. But even when he called her, she had no interest in keeping their relationship alive. He never understood why. He knew she had done the same to Sasha, and that never made sense either! Now he was going to see her again, face-to-face. He wanted answers – she gave him lies. Was Abel going to figure out the secret? Did he still love her enough to not give up? And how would Lacey respond?
Great book! Well written and with characters many of us can relate to – well, maybe not the football player (out of my “league” perhaps?). But the author tugs on our hearts with this one and it’s beautiful to read along and hope they will all find their dreams and HEA!
Going through her yearbook with her 3-year-old daughter, laughing at her hairstyle back then, Lacey turned on the TV. Dana waved to a handsome NFL football player who was waving to the crowd as he ran onto the field. Lacey’s heart was pounding – it was Abel, Sasha’s brother, the one who stole her heart in high school. But all her plans and dreams for college had suddenly changed after graduation.
Abel had many fond memories of Lacey. He had periodically checked the Manhattan Conservatory where she had been going for her music career, but he didn’t hear mention of her yet. She was the only woman who treated him like a real person; she never pretended like other people in his life who just wanted to hang onto the “star”. But even when he called her, she had no interest in keeping their relationship alive. He never understood why. He knew she had done the same to Sasha, and that never made sense either! Now he was going to see her again, face-to-face. He wanted answers – she gave him lies. Was Abel going to figure out the secret? Did he still love her enough to not give up? And how would Lacey respond?
Great book! Well written and with characters many of us can relate to – well, maybe not the football player (out of my “league” perhaps?). But the author tugs on our hearts with this one and it’s beautiful to read along and hope they will all find their dreams and HEA!
March 17, 2018
Lacey thought she had it all after graduating high school- a promising start to a career at the best music conservatories in New York, a promised studio apartment, more than enough money to help her cover her expenses. Yes, she thought she had it all- until she found out she was pregnant. So, here she is in her hometown of Palmera, hired as a waitress at a restaurant and bar. She has Dana, her young daughter, as her only joy. That is, until, Abel walks back into Palmera- and her life. Shocked by his return and his sister's upcoming wedding, she lies quickly about her current life- and is it ever a wake-up call.
Abel is a major NFL superstar: playing games, earning trophies, gaining victories, and having any woman he wants. Except for the one that he really wants, and that's Lacey. He can never understand what happened to them the day after graduation- she had sent him a text saying "It's over." What did he do to her that was so terrible? When his sister Sasha tells him that she's getting married, Abel must travel back to sleepy-little Palmera and be present for his family- until he catapults straight into Lacey. And it's as if she is his adrenaline, because sparks start flying the moment they hug for the first time.
The chemistry between these two is electrifying, and the romance is so sweet and gentle. I devoured this, and it absolutely blew me away. Well done!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Abel is a major NFL superstar: playing games, earning trophies, gaining victories, and having any woman he wants. Except for the one that he really wants, and that's Lacey. He can never understand what happened to them the day after graduation- she had sent him a text saying "It's over." What did he do to her that was so terrible? When his sister Sasha tells him that she's getting married, Abel must travel back to sleepy-little Palmera and be present for his family- until he catapults straight into Lacey. And it's as if she is his adrenaline, because sparks start flying the moment they hug for the first time.
The chemistry between these two is electrifying, and the romance is so sweet and gentle. I devoured this, and it absolutely blew me away. Well done!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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March 20, 2018I volunteered to read this Arc for an honest review. This is a great story about Lacey her daughter Dana and Abel. Lacey is a young woman who lives in a small town who gave up her dreams to raise her daughter, whom she got pregnant with straight out of high school. Unfortunately she is never told the father. Dana is a smart little three year old who keeps Lacey on her toes. Able is a quarterback in the NFL, and he's coming home for his sister's Sasha's wedding. He's looking forward to seeing Lacey and trying to find out why she cut off all contact with him. The first time he sees her, he is tracked her down, she doesn't really give him any information of why she didn't continue any contact. After getting drunk one night he finds himself in front of her apartment building, climbing up the side of the building and confessing his love. Lacey is forced to introduce him to Dana, but tells him he is not the father. After a hot night together, lazy Pines Dana and Abel playing the next morning princess fluffy and Dana is wrangling him as a wild rabbit. Seeing the two of them acting so natural together, Lacey has to decide whether or not she's going to tell him that she's his daughter. Can they ever get over the hurt in lies that were told? Can he trust her again? Can they actually be one big happy family? Definitely recommend reading the story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 21, 2018
I read this book as part of an arc program. This is a second chance romance between Lacey and Abel. Lacey was best friends with Abel's sister Sasha and still lived in their hometown. Lacey worked as a waitress and was raising her three year old daughter while trying to make ends meet. When Sasha calls and tells Lacey she is returning to town to get married and wants to see her, Lacey agrees, but is nervous about still living in town and not leaving to go to college like she was supposed to. Abel is now playing in the NFL and he is also returning to town for the wedding but he also hopes to see Lacey, the girl who broke his heart when she cut off all contact with him. Abel wants answers from Lacey and when he discovers she has a daughter, he has more questions. I liked this book. I really like Abel and how he really loved Lacey and wanted to be with her. He also had an instant connection with her daughter that was sweet and adorable. They were good together and both wanted the other to be happy and to have what was best for them. Good one.
March 18, 2018
Eligible Receiver
by Haley Pierce
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She wanted to be a famous pianist. Lacey wanted so much more than what she's got. While everyone in town moved forward she remains stuck at the diner. Then he shows up! She was in love with her best friends brother forever. Now a football superstar, Abel, is back in town for his sister Sasha's wedding. He's surprised to see her there! He may be a player, but he's tired of that and just wants somebody real! Not just any somebody, but Lacey! Can they get back what they once had? Will Lacey ever be part of a family? Lacey had a rather defeatist attitude while Abel was more optimistic attitude. Will Abel ever know her secret? How will he react? Enjoyable story of second chances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
by Haley Pierce
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
She wanted to be a famous pianist. Lacey wanted so much more than what she's got. While everyone in town moved forward she remains stuck at the diner. Then he shows up! She was in love with her best friends brother forever. Now a football superstar, Abel, is back in town for his sister Sasha's wedding. He's surprised to see her there! He may be a player, but he's tired of that and just wants somebody real! Not just any somebody, but Lacey! Can they get back what they once had? Will Lacey ever be part of a family? Lacey had a rather defeatist attitude while Abel was more optimistic attitude. Will Abel ever know her secret? How will he react? Enjoyable story of second chances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 23, 2018
Eligible Receiver is about a man and a woman who gave in to their attraction and acted on impulse on graduation night. Abel was destined to be an NFL star and Lacey’s fate was to be the next musical sensation. But after that one night and many O’s later, Lacey made a decision that would make sure one of them fulfilled their dreams. She never forgot about Abel, how could she when she was reminded of him every day. Abel never felt anything until Lacey came along but she broke him when she pushed him away. Well, Abel is back, and he wants answers. But he’s in for more answers than he bargained for. Is he ready to make Lacey his forever or is he just trying to get rid of the craving he’s had for her?
Great quick read with lots of chemistry. Eligible Receiver has its moments especially in adorableness and sweetness.
Great quick read with lots of chemistry. Eligible Receiver has its moments especially in adorableness and sweetness.
March 22, 2018
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I enjoyed reading this book about sacrifice one makes for a loved one and years later a second chance comes along. Lacey had one night with Abel and got pregnant. Her parents disowned her and threw her out. She struggled but was barely making ends meet. Then Abel who had a successful career in the NFL came back to town for his sister's wedding. Lacey was the one who got away from him. At first he had his suspicions about who was Dana's father. He felt a connection to her. But Lacey did not make anything easy for him. A touching story of love and family, sacrifice, duty, mistakes and honesty. A good read.
March 12, 2018
It was the night of my little sister’s graduation. Sasha was the star of the show, but truth? I couldn’t take my eyes off Lacey. My little sister’s best friend, all grown up. Lacey was headed to a musical conservatory across the country. I was the NFL’s top draft pick. They had a wonderful night of celebration and each went their own way. Now they're back in the same town and does she share her secret. She's always had a crush on him and he was the love of her life. No spoiler here, but a great book with lots of steam and happy times. I read a reader copy and voluntarily chose to write a review. A great read that you will enjoy.
March 18, 2018
This is a story similar to some I have read before, but that said - this story is far from being any worse because of it. It is actually quite a sweet, heartbreaking story that also includes loades of love and the always popular HEA. This story at least was heartbreaking enough for me that my tears came out more than once, but then again, I am a wuss when it comes to certain kinds of stories. In the end I can only say that I liked this story quite a lot so it is getting beautiful four stars from me and I can very well recommend this one for you to read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 20, 2018
Customer Review
4.0 out of 5 starsA love that never died.
Bysewsummoreon 20 March 2018
Lacey and Abel made love on the night of her graduation party then he left for college, football and fame. They lost touch with each other but when Abel came back to town for his sister's wedding he knew he had never gotten over her despite all the women and fame that had come his way since. When he found that she was mum to a beautiful litte girl, he knew he would not leave without Lacey and his daughter ever again.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
4.0 out of 5 starsA love that never died.
Bysewsummoreon 20 March 2018
Lacey and Abel made love on the night of her graduation party then he left for college, football and fame. They lost touch with each other but when Abel came back to town for his sister's wedding he knew he had never gotten over her despite all the women and fame that had come his way since. When he found that she was mum to a beautiful litte girl, he knew he would not leave without Lacey and his daughter ever again.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
March 20, 2018
Eligible Receiver by Haley Pierce is a second chance love story of a small town’s football celebrity hero, Abel, who returns to his hometown thinking the love of his life, Lacey, had moved on.
Abel has it all, and acts accordingly, until he sees Lacey again. Immediately he wants her as he always had, but Lacey tries to keep him at a distance. Lacey is a strong-willed young woman who struggles every day to get by but allows guilt to drag her down and get in the way of her happiness.
I enjoyed Abel and Lacey’s story. Their HEA is super cute!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Abel has it all, and acts accordingly, until he sees Lacey again. Immediately he wants her as he always had, but Lacey tries to keep him at a distance. Lacey is a strong-willed young woman who struggles every day to get by but allows guilt to drag her down and get in the way of her happiness.
I enjoyed Abel and Lacey’s story. Their HEA is super cute!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 20, 2018
This is a friends to lovers story, but we have to wait to get to our HEA.Lacey and Abel celebrated her graduation night. Abel was a star football player with a chance to get out of the small town. Lacey was a piano prodigy who also had an opportunity to get out of town. Lacey makes the sacrifice, stays, breaks off with Abel so he can have his dream--we wonder what the back story truly is, and we find out when Abel comes back to town for his sister's wedding. Melanie and Abel get back together again in this HEA novella.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 21, 2018
This was a really great second chance romance. Seriously who doesn’t love a story about rekindling a past relationship? It was also a good length to be a quick read but not so short that the story feels rushed.
I really loved the characters, especially little Dana, she was the star of the book.
Lacey and Abel have a past that was cut off by Lacey, with Abel not knowing the real reason why. Now he’s in the NFL and comes home for his sisters wedding, who also happens to be best friends with Lacey. But now she has a secret she’s kept from Abel for years.
How will he handle the truth once it comes out?
Can they start new and leave the past behind them?
I really loved the characters, especially little Dana, she was the star of the book.
Lacey and Abel have a past that was cut off by Lacey, with Abel not knowing the real reason why. Now he’s in the NFL and comes home for his sisters wedding, who also happens to be best friends with Lacey. But now she has a secret she’s kept from Abel for years.
How will he handle the truth once it comes out?
Can they start new and leave the past behind them?
March 18, 2018
I loved the story between soft,sweet,and strong Lacey and NFL superstar Abel. The plot was really good and I loved the secrets between the two main characters. Even Sasha and Norman find a way into your heart (even if Norman is annoying as hell lol.) The only complaint I have is that the climax of the story seems to sneak up on you and before you know it, it's happily ever after. I wish the problem and climax held out just a bit longer. I really did enjoy it for a light little read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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