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The Foreplay
An athlete. A scientist. A love story.
I'm addicted to her; she's the real deal and every woman other than her would be a placebo.
Her name is Adelaide and she’s a scientist with a brilliant and in-depth mind that analyzes and dissects everything.
Yep, she knows. She knows a lot of things.
What do I know?
I know I need to make her mine.
Note: THE FOREPLAY is a deliciously sexy, full-length novel packed with heat, humor, heart, and you guessed it… foreplay. It’s a sequel to THE SLAM, but it can also be read as a standalone. (less)
I'm addicted to her; she's the real deal and every woman other than her would be a placebo.
Her name is Adelaide and she’s a scientist with a brilliant and in-depth mind that analyzes and dissects everything.
Yep, she knows. She knows a lot of things.
What do I know?
I know I need to make her mine.
Note: THE FOREPLAY is a deliciously sexy, full-length novel packed with heat, humor, heart, and you guessed it… foreplay. It’s a sequel to THE SLAM, but it can also be read as a standalone. (less)
237 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2018
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June 6, 2018
It has been 2 years since I have read "The Slam", and fell in love with Ender and Adelaide...(mostly Adelaide). No I am kidding. Ender was pretty awesome, but Adelaide..she was the one, that made the book for me and I wanted to be her new best friend... I was hoping this book would be just as entertaining as the first one. Thankfully I was not disappointed ;)
The way this book is written, it can definitely be read as a stand alone. I myself however loved "The Slam", so I recommend reading that one as well ;) Now, this is the story of what happend with Ender and Adelaide, between the end of the previous book and the epilogue years after. Since that part is almost always skipped over, I was very happy to get the skinny on what those two have been up to.
I'm glad I can say, that Adelaide was still her awesome quirky self. For those of you who don't know, Adelaide has Aspergers, and this makes her a very literal and informative person. I loved her sprouting out all kinds of information, she really is the bomb !!
I think her and Ender were a great match, he really appreciates her. There was plenty of laughter and some nice steam ;)
I also want to give some extra points to Adelaide's friend Miguel. He was pretty funny and I really liked his character ;)
I highly recommend this book and the previous one ;)
PS: I have heard the first book is free on Amazon, so I would definitely go and one click if I were you !!!
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May 17, 2018
➳When it comes down to foreplay, Haleigh is the queen of writing them in this masterpiece of a novel...
➳I am so glad I got to read this romance novel by Haleigh. I have missed her writing and I'm glad she decided to write this standalone about Adelaide and Ender. This was a very interesting story indeed due to the fact that unlike any other romance story out there, there is no climax of the main characters. Meaning that there was no "Oh hi, my name is..." Both characters already know each other and currently in a relationship and I believe Haleigh achieved her goal of this romance novel. Everything about this one is very exemplary of what the struggles, ups and downs of a relationship has. Especially a relationship with an athlete.
➳Adelaide and Ender have this very complex relationship that makes me actually crave their relationship. Adelaide is such a strong individual, I love how determined she is to conquer her goals and wanting to achieve them no matter what. One thing that I did get a tiny bit confused about is her hesitation about what "love" actually is. I was rather uncomfortable towards what she kept mentioning to her close friend Micheal. In other point of views I would have agreed to what Adelaide mentions about love, but in this case I had to dismiss it because it sounded very bland to me.
➳Overall, I enjoyed this romance way more than what I was expecting. In comparison to Haleigh's previous novel, SLAM, I was expecting something more in depth emotional but I'm glad it wasn't because this novel is very appealing to the eye of the reader looking for something different, erotic, and angsty at the same time. Thank you to Haleigh for sending me this copy of her novel, I'm really excited for others to read it for sure!
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➳I am so glad I got to read this romance novel by Haleigh. I have missed her writing and I'm glad she decided to write this standalone about Adelaide and Ender. This was a very interesting story indeed due to the fact that unlike any other romance story out there, there is no climax of the main characters. Meaning that there was no "Oh hi, my name is..." Both characters already know each other and currently in a relationship and I believe Haleigh achieved her goal of this romance novel. Everything about this one is very exemplary of what the struggles, ups and downs of a relationship has. Especially a relationship with an athlete.
➳Adelaide and Ender have this very complex relationship that makes me actually crave their relationship. Adelaide is such a strong individual, I love how determined she is to conquer her goals and wanting to achieve them no matter what. One thing that I did get a tiny bit confused about is her hesitation about what "love" actually is. I was rather uncomfortable towards what she kept mentioning to her close friend Micheal. In other point of views I would have agreed to what Adelaide mentions about love, but in this case I had to dismiss it because it sounded very bland to me.
➳Overall, I enjoyed this romance way more than what I was expecting. In comparison to Haleigh's previous novel, SLAM, I was expecting something more in depth emotional but I'm glad it wasn't because this novel is very appealing to the eye of the reader looking for something different, erotic, and angsty at the same time. Thank you to Haleigh for sending me this copy of her novel, I'm really excited for others to read it for sure!
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June 1, 2018
If you’ve read The Slam, the book that precedes this one. Then you should already know Ender and Adelaide, and you most likely already love them. They are a quirky, sexy, and sweet couple. If you wanted more of them, and their friends... then The Foreplay is a book you need to download ASAP. This book is kind of the story that happens between the HFN and the HEA. The story that is usually skipped over, but Haleigh Lovell blesses us with the realness that is this couple, and the life questions that only Adelaide would dare to ask. Will these two get their HEA? You’ll have to read and find out.
Haleigh Lovell brings you back into their world effortlessly with the same quick banter, unexpected laughs, hot naughty bits, and sweet moments that you may have missed between the first book and now. This is just a great read, that wraps up Ender and Adelaide’s story with a beautiful bow and gives a tiny glimpse into what we can expect for the other Hemsworth brother.
If you’ve read The Slam, then you need to check The Foreplay! If you haven’t read it, then you need to RIGHT now, so you’re ready to read this by then.
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Haleigh Lovell brings you back into their world effortlessly with the same quick banter, unexpected laughs, hot naughty bits, and sweet moments that you may have missed between the first book and now. This is just a great read, that wraps up Ender and Adelaide’s story with a beautiful bow and gives a tiny glimpse into what we can expect for the other Hemsworth brother.
If you’ve read The Slam, then you need to check The Foreplay! If you haven’t read it, then you need to RIGHT now, so you’re ready to read this by then.
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June 15, 2018
2 very conflicted stars
This book is the follow up to the fabulous The Slam. It’s a continuation of the friends-to-‘friends-with-benefits’-to-lovers story between childhood friends Ender and Adelaide, showing us the story after the happy ending they got in their first book, and I was excited to explore more of this fantastically entertaining, fun and passionate couple. So beware that this shouldn’t be read as a standalone.
Ender and Adelaide have now graduated college, and as was hinted at in the last book, Ender has entered the pro tennis circuit. Adelaide, a highly intelligent scientist with Asperger’s, is taking a break from her research to spend time and travel with Ender. They are together and happy and enjoying their time together, and I loved their playfully teasing yet highly passionate relationship.
But the pressures of Ender’s new celebrity lifestyle and Adelaide’s career path is set to cause conflict, and while Ender is secure in their relationship and ready to start his life with his girl, Adelaide is uncertain about her feelings and is keen to explore and meet other men.
It’s an interesting concept, and it’s addressed well, but sadly it just wasn’t the story I wanted to read.
I get that Adelaide processes things differently and thinks that she need some time to explore and fully come to understand what she is feeling, but I didn’t want to read about it. I didn’t want to read about dating apps and dick pics and bad dates. I wanted more of Ender and Adelaide together, figuring things out together, and I was disappointed that I didn’t get that.
And I found that there were a lot of times where conversations seemed to come out of nowhere and take up a significant amount of page space that didn’t seem necessary to the story and felt more like just filler. I didn’t need to read so much detail about ancient ruins, ten-pin bowling techniques, the dark web, space or shellfish, and I often found my eyes glazing over while I read.
I loved Ender and Adelaide together. Their banter and flirting is lots of fun, and I loved seeing Ender’s commitment to his girl, his patience and understanding of what she is going through and his acceptance of the way she deals with it, all while still holding on to his love for her and the future he wants so badly. He is a great hero and I feel like he got screwed over a bit, and my heart ached for him.
And the fact that their big discussion about her wanting an open relationship happens, and then the following morning she’s confidently (and nakedly) seducing Ender like a sexed-up porn star…. it didn’t really gel with me. And speaking of which - they are an incredibly passionate couple, and sex has always been an important part of their relationship - it’s frequent, and it’s graphic, and while I usually like a bit of steam with my romance, some of these scenes were a bit squicky, with excessive talk of “cream” and even multiple uses of the dreaded m-word. Bleh.
After loving The Slam I had high expectations for this one. When I started reading I thought the stage was set for the story to go in one direction, and then it went somewhere completely different. I’m a hopeless romance fan, I read for the love story, and honestly, had I known that this was what this book was about, I may have chosen not to read it.
There were moments of fun and romance, and I enjoyed being back in these characters’ world, with their crazy group of friends and family. I also really loved the direction of the story towards the end, which provided a great opportunity for lots of feels and some great character development. And, of course, in the end things end up right where we want them, I just would have preferred it happen in a different way.
2 stars – it was ok.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This book is the follow up to the fabulous The Slam. It’s a continuation of the friends-to-‘friends-with-benefits’-to-lovers story between childhood friends Ender and Adelaide, showing us the story after the happy ending they got in their first book, and I was excited to explore more of this fantastically entertaining, fun and passionate couple. So beware that this shouldn’t be read as a standalone.
Ender and Adelaide have now graduated college, and as was hinted at in the last book, Ender has entered the pro tennis circuit. Adelaide, a highly intelligent scientist with Asperger’s, is taking a break from her research to spend time and travel with Ender. They are together and happy and enjoying their time together, and I loved their playfully teasing yet highly passionate relationship.
Text me something to get me hot.
I replied: The AC is broken.
I’d never touched a surfboard in my life.
“C’mon.” She delivered a solid punch to my arm. “Just think of the wave like it’s me.”
“You.”
“Me,” she said in a jolly voice. “A joy to look at and a thrill to ride.”
But the pressures of Ender’s new celebrity lifestyle and Adelaide’s career path is set to cause conflict, and while Ender is secure in their relationship and ready to start his life with his girl, Adelaide is uncertain about her feelings and is keen to explore and meet other men.
“This is what I know. I know that I have questions. And when I have questions I propose a theory or possible explanation, a hypothesis if you will. And then I test that hypothesis with an experiment and from that experiment I draw a conclusion.”
“Adelaide.” His voice hardened. “This thing between us is not some fuckin’ science experiment. Not everything is a fuckin’ science experiment.”
“But that’s how I make sense of the natural world.”
…
“Why? Why do you always have to overanalyse everything? Why can’t you just let things be?”
Because I can’t. Because the absence of certainty fuels my imagination and I’ll always be left wondering what if?
It’s an interesting concept, and it’s addressed well, but sadly it just wasn’t the story I wanted to read.
I get that Adelaide processes things differently and thinks that she need some time to explore and fully come to understand what she is feeling, but I didn’t want to read about it. I didn’t want to read about dating apps and dick pics and bad dates. I wanted more of Ender and Adelaide together, figuring things out together, and I was disappointed that I didn’t get that.
And I found that there were a lot of times where conversations seemed to come out of nowhere and take up a significant amount of page space that didn’t seem necessary to the story and felt more like just filler. I didn’t need to read so much detail about ancient ruins, ten-pin bowling techniques, the dark web, space or shellfish, and I often found my eyes glazing over while I read.
“My friend here is a great repository of useful and useless information. She’s Siri in the flesh. Ask her anything.”
I loved Ender and Adelaide together. Their banter and flirting is lots of fun, and I loved seeing Ender’s commitment to his girl, his patience and understanding of what she is going through and his acceptance of the way she deals with it, all while still holding on to his love for her and the future he wants so badly. He is a great hero and I feel like he got screwed over a bit, and my heart ached for him.
“Why?” I asked, my voice breaking into a hoarse whisper. “Why are you always looking for answers?”
Maybe this was one of the challenges that came with dating someone with Asperger’s. Or maybe this was just who she was.
Either way, I had to come to terms with it and accept it.
Fuuuucccck.
And the fact that their big discussion about her wanting an open relationship happens, and then the following morning she’s confidently (and nakedly) seducing Ender like a sexed-up porn star…. it didn’t really gel with me. And speaking of which - they are an incredibly passionate couple, and sex has always been an important part of their relationship - it’s frequent, and it’s graphic, and while I usually like a bit of steam with my romance, some of these scenes were a bit squicky, with excessive talk of “cream” and even multiple uses of the dreaded m-word. Bleh.
After loving The Slam I had high expectations for this one. When I started reading I thought the stage was set for the story to go in one direction, and then it went somewhere completely different. I’m a hopeless romance fan, I read for the love story, and honestly, had I known that this was what this book was about, I may have chosen not to read it.
There were moments of fun and romance, and I enjoyed being back in these characters’ world, with their crazy group of friends and family. I also really loved the direction of the story towards the end, which provided a great opportunity for lots of feels and some great character development. And, of course, in the end things end up right where we want them, I just would have preferred it happen in a different way.
“For me, there’s only you. No one else.
2 stars – it was ok.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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May 31, 2018
Gah! First of all.. Haleigh is a new author for me. I read the first book The Slam when I was in a major book slump. Let me tell you, Adelaide and Ender were the perfect characters to get me out of the slump. I LOVE Adelaide. She's just awesome! When I finished book one I just had to message Haleigh and tell her thank you for writing such a different and interesting story that just pulled at my heart strings and made me laugh getting to know these characters. She graciously sent me an arc of book two and I was so excited to read it!
Book 2 The Foreplay was a continuation of Ender and Adelaides story. Adelaide has Aspergers and very very informative about things in her life. I think this is why I loved these books so much. You get romance and you also learn a ton of things while reading the story. I found it so interesting but swooned too. Ender was so sweet in book 2 that I caught myself smiling almost through the whole thing. I think the author did a great job by getting you to understand how people with Aspergers think and relate to different things in life that we don't always relate to. The way Ender accepted Adelaide for who she is and treated her like she hung the moon was the sweetest thing ever. I LOVED the side characters too.. I just really enjoyed these books! I can't wait for Edrics story!!
Book 2 The Foreplay was a continuation of Ender and Adelaides story. Adelaide has Aspergers and very very informative about things in her life. I think this is why I loved these books so much. You get romance and you also learn a ton of things while reading the story. I found it so interesting but swooned too. Ender was so sweet in book 2 that I caught myself smiling almost through the whole thing. I think the author did a great job by getting you to understand how people with Aspergers think and relate to different things in life that we don't always relate to. The way Ender accepted Adelaide for who she is and treated her like she hung the moon was the sweetest thing ever. I LOVED the side characters too.. I just really enjoyed these books! I can't wait for Edrics story!!
June 7, 2018
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June 11, 2018Who's ready for some fun and foreplay? My new book is finally here and you can get your copy today. I'm such a slow-moving tortoise when it comes to writing. I need time in the sun to warm my hard shell, lol. So thank you for being patient with me and I hope you'll enjoy reading The Foreplay :)
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December 22, 2018
Oh my gosh I absolutely LOVED this book!!! I thought these characters and the dynamics between them were great in book 1 - Slammed but this book stepped it up to a whole other level.
Adelaide is going into my book girlfriends hall of fame. She is unapologetically herself. Crazy smart, genuine, quirky and honest. I loved everything about her. Ender was not your average sports romance hero - he was definitely hot but he was so much more. Their banter, their friendship, their support of each other made my heart happy.
Throw in some of the funniest best friends you'll ever meet in any book - the conversations with Piper and Miguel gave me so many LOL moments I was crying with laughter at some points.
I cannot recommend this book enough. If you haven't read this author you are missing out! I cannot wait for book 3 - I need Edric's story!!!
I received an arc of this book.
Adelaide is going into my book girlfriends hall of fame. She is unapologetically herself. Crazy smart, genuine, quirky and honest. I loved everything about her. Ender was not your average sports romance hero - he was definitely hot but he was so much more. Their banter, their friendship, their support of each other made my heart happy.
Throw in some of the funniest best friends you'll ever meet in any book - the conversations with Piper and Miguel gave me so many LOL moments I was crying with laughter at some points.
I cannot recommend this book enough. If you haven't read this author you are missing out! I cannot wait for book 3 - I need Edric's story!!!
I received an arc of this book.
July 27, 2018
The Foreplay
What a read!
Another emotional journey for Enders and Adelaide.
Haleigh manages to really write about Asperges; a not so commonly talked about subject, with a new way of seeing how truly difficult it is for Aspies socially.
Adelaide is still just a quirky and Enders........Enders, is just so patient and loving. I want me an Enders.
Do I get to claim him, for reading this final chapter of theirs first?
What a read!
Another emotional journey for Enders and Adelaide.
Haleigh manages to really write about Asperges; a not so commonly talked about subject, with a new way of seeing how truly difficult it is for Aspies socially.
Adelaide is still just a quirky and Enders........Enders, is just so patient and loving. I want me an Enders.
Do I get to claim him, for reading this final chapter of theirs first?
May 30, 2018
*I received an ARC of The Foreplay by the author for an honest review. No compensation was given.* Where do I begin... Maybe by saying that this book was very well written and the characters well developed, but the story also grabs the reader from the first page, and I was unable to put this book down.
This is a continuation of Ender and Adelaide's story that started in The Slam. (If you haven't read The Slam - free on Amazon - hurry there is still time before this book comes out.) This is a beautiful story of love, mutual respect, and unconditional acceptance. I loved that the author took her time to develop the relationship between these two characters which gave the story a very authentic quality. Of course, at times, the road to love can be a rocky yet funny one. Ms. Lovell had me cracking up with all the pop culture references and of course all the supporting characters are hilarious too, Miguel being my personal favorite. I have to say some of my favorite parts were the very erotic and sensual scenes between Ender and Adelaide. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I am looking forward to reading Edric's story.
"Anywhoozle" this book is not to be missed, sooo what are you waiting for, put it on your TBR list!
This is a continuation of Ender and Adelaide's story that started in The Slam. (If you haven't read The Slam - free on Amazon - hurry there is still time before this book comes out.) This is a beautiful story of love, mutual respect, and unconditional acceptance. I loved that the author took her time to develop the relationship between these two characters which gave the story a very authentic quality. Of course, at times, the road to love can be a rocky yet funny one. Ms. Lovell had me cracking up with all the pop culture references and of course all the supporting characters are hilarious too, Miguel being my personal favorite. I have to say some of my favorite parts were the very erotic and sensual scenes between Ender and Adelaide. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I am looking forward to reading Edric's story.
"Anywhoozle" this book is not to be missed, sooo what are you waiting for, put it on your TBR list!
June 11, 2018
Adelaide’s world is the world of science! She questions it all and always looks for answers! She’s strong, kind and wicked smart but she’s unsure of where her life is taking her! She just knows no matter what Ender is someone she wants in her life just not at what capacity!
Ender’s life consists of Adelaide and tennis! Nothing else matters and nothing else drives him like his love for Adelaide and his passion for tennis!
When Adelaide and Ender both fave challenging and uncertain times both must fight like hell to find what it is they will need to keep them going!
You will not only fall for Adelaide and Ender but each supporting character (Miguel’s especially) as well! I look forward to reading more on these amazing people!
Ender’s life consists of Adelaide and tennis! Nothing else matters and nothing else drives him like his love for Adelaide and his passion for tennis!
When Adelaide and Ender both fave challenging and uncertain times both must fight like hell to find what it is they will need to keep them going!
You will not only fall for Adelaide and Ender but each supporting character (Miguel’s especially) as well! I look forward to reading more on these amazing people!
May 29, 2018
I have been anxiously waiting for the next installment of Ender's and Adelaide's romance and finally I have it. Ender is such a sweetheart. I love how patient he is with Adelaide. He was so understanding towards her even when it hurt him. This book shows us what comes before the HEA. It is real and believable. Not all relationships are sunshine and rainbows. Adelaide was my favorite in The Slam and in this book, it's Ender all the way!
Thank you Haleigh for the Arc. It was truly an honor to read this amazing book. Can't wait for Edric's story next.
Thank you Haleigh for the Arc. It was truly an honor to read this amazing book. Can't wait for Edric's story next.
July 16, 2018
I was gifted a copy for an honest review.
I enjoyed this one - I loved Ender and Adelaide. She was such a quirky character that you could not help but like. The supporting characters were also fun. Miguel was a laugh and such a great friend. They all let Adelaide be who she wanted to be. My heart did feel for Ender at points when she was questioning everything but everything came good in the end. I have not read the first book and in my opinion this can be read as a standalone. However, I may go back to book 1 to see how they got together. I will definitely be reading Edric's book.
I enjoyed this one - I loved Ender and Adelaide. She was such a quirky character that you could not help but like. The supporting characters were also fun. Miguel was a laugh and such a great friend. They all let Adelaide be who she wanted to be. My heart did feel for Ender at points when she was questioning everything but everything came good in the end. I have not read the first book and in my opinion this can be read as a standalone. However, I may go back to book 1 to see how they got together. I will definitely be reading Edric's book.
June 4, 2018
Adelaide and Ender were completely amazing! Their story was filled with so much love and understanding for one another. This was my first book by this author and it was phenomenal! I love her writing style. And her linguistic prowess was exceptional! It was completely mind blowing looking into Adelaide's mind and seeing the gears turning. I will definitely be reading more of this authors work.
May 14, 2018
ARC gifted in exchange for an honest review
I’m a big fan of Haleigh Lovell’s books. I read and devoured all of them and I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to read this book in advance. I waited for that book two long years and I have to confess the wait was worth it. “The Foreplay” is a great continuation of “The Slam”. It is very well written and has everything a good book needs. Adelaide and Ender are great characters. They are special. I read a lot of different books but I don’t read many books with their circumstances. Their story is written with a lot of authenticity. Their storyline is realistic. I’m glad we have the opportunity to read their story after they got together. I was a little bit sad about the time jump at the beginning. The ups and downs of their relationship are normal for their situation. But I loved the long and deep discussions about (less) important issues. It’s a book with all the necessary events of our time. I’m impressed. Buy this book! Read it and enjoy it! It’s worth your time! I can’t wait to read more about Adelaide and Ender’s story in Edrics books. Haley, don’t let me wait another two years!
I’m a big fan of Haleigh Lovell’s books. I read and devoured all of them and I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to read this book in advance. I waited for that book two long years and I have to confess the wait was worth it. “The Foreplay” is a great continuation of “The Slam”. It is very well written and has everything a good book needs. Adelaide and Ender are great characters. They are special. I read a lot of different books but I don’t read many books with their circumstances. Their story is written with a lot of authenticity. Their storyline is realistic. I’m glad we have the opportunity to read their story after they got together. I was a little bit sad about the time jump at the beginning. The ups and downs of their relationship are normal for their situation. But I loved the long and deep discussions about (less) important issues. It’s a book with all the necessary events of our time. I’m impressed. Buy this book! Read it and enjoy it! It’s worth your time! I can’t wait to read more about Adelaide and Ender’s story in Edrics books. Haley, don’t let me wait another two years!
June 12, 2018
Highly recommended. Absolutely loved the book.
June 5, 2018
So before I start my review, I have to say thank you to the awesome ass Haleigh Lovell. Not everyone gets the opportunity to receive an ARC, and I am so honored that me and my blog got the chance. I loved your writing since Vivian's List and my love for your work has never stopped! I don't think you get the amount of love you deserve for your writing, but I'm gonna make sure people understand that you fucking rock girl!!! I hope you enjoy my review as much as I enjoyed your book.
Now, on to the good stuff ...
When I first started The Foreplay, I was excited because I thought we were getting Edric's story, but when I learned that it was more of my main couple, Adelaide and Ender, I was over the moon!!! Ever since The Slam, I have been in love with this couple, and The Foreplay made me fall even harder.
Reading The Foreplay, you get the ups and downs of being in a committed relationship. You have Ender who is pursuing and accomplishing his dreams of being a professional tennis player. He is traveling, training and pinpoint focused. No matter the negative influences, he stayed true to himself. The only distraction he allows is the love of his life, my girl, Adelaide. Adelaide has her own dreams and goals she is hoping to accomplish one day and that requires her being home. She is trying to make history with her research and traveling around the world with her hot ass boyfriend is preventing that. Not in a bad way, but Adelaide being Adelaide, when her mind is set on something, it's set. And being the curious cat she is and having to have answers about everything, she begins to stray a bit. So what are these two to do when their individual lives get in the way of their forever bond?
Okay so let's be honest, a weaker couple wouldn't know what to do in this kind of situation. But what I love so much about Ender and Adelaide is they always figure things out. And I love them because they remind me so much of me and my husband. He gets me as much as I get him and he always and will always have my back. He's my ride or die, and I mean that both figuratively and literally. Those are the vibes you get while reading what is Ender and Adelaide. Where she lacks, he excels and what he doesn't understand, she's there to break it down for him. Their relationship is one for the books, and that's saying something considering this is a book. This type of love is what people search their whole lives for and the way that Haleigh portrays it was AMAZING!!! When I say it's almost too good to be true, I mean it in the best of beautiful ways.
Haleigh's writing style has captivated me since I opened her first book. The way she captures feelings, but makes you think about life is like no other. Her portrayal and overall take on a sensitive subject like autism has opened my eyes in ways I never saw. Often, people have this negative outlook when it comes to autism, but to see a character such as Adelaide who is strong, smart, takes no shit and has a confidence like no other, it makes me see her as a leader. But being that Adelaide is not physically real, I'm gonna say that leader is Haleigh Lovell herself. You can tell just from reading Adelaide as a heroine, that Haleigh is very passionate about this subject and I respect that type of passion.
If there is one word that describes this book as a whole, I would say FLAWLESS. You get to see what it means to be in a perfect relationship, but struggle through common relationship behaviors. You get to see how determined these two are to be their best selves, and it's so inspirational. You also get to see the accomplishments of goals and what it takes to get there, but most importantly you get to see love. Ender and Adelaide's relationship had everything! I was laughing so hard, I cried, but my heart was oh so warm. I'm just so in love with their story!!! Now, I cannot wait to see what Edric has in store for us, because his tiny inputs have been great, so imagine a whole book?! He's gonna be epic and I'm super excited about it!
If you have yet to start the Hemsworth Brothers series, I seriously recommend it. I think I've said it before, but Ender and Adelaide will give you LIFE!!! And their story is one you want to experience. Make sure to add The Foreplay to your TBR since it is set to release June 6th, but make sure you one-click book one, The Slam, right now and get caught up!
I know you're gonna love them as much as I do, so happy reading and enjoy!
- Eb <3
Now, on to the good stuff ...
When I first started The Foreplay, I was excited because I thought we were getting Edric's story, but when I learned that it was more of my main couple, Adelaide and Ender, I was over the moon!!! Ever since The Slam, I have been in love with this couple, and The Foreplay made me fall even harder.
Reading The Foreplay, you get the ups and downs of being in a committed relationship. You have Ender who is pursuing and accomplishing his dreams of being a professional tennis player. He is traveling, training and pinpoint focused. No matter the negative influences, he stayed true to himself. The only distraction he allows is the love of his life, my girl, Adelaide. Adelaide has her own dreams and goals she is hoping to accomplish one day and that requires her being home. She is trying to make history with her research and traveling around the world with her hot ass boyfriend is preventing that. Not in a bad way, but Adelaide being Adelaide, when her mind is set on something, it's set. And being the curious cat she is and having to have answers about everything, she begins to stray a bit. So what are these two to do when their individual lives get in the way of their forever bond?
Okay so let's be honest, a weaker couple wouldn't know what to do in this kind of situation. But what I love so much about Ender and Adelaide is they always figure things out. And I love them because they remind me so much of me and my husband. He gets me as much as I get him and he always and will always have my back. He's my ride or die, and I mean that both figuratively and literally. Those are the vibes you get while reading what is Ender and Adelaide. Where she lacks, he excels and what he doesn't understand, she's there to break it down for him. Their relationship is one for the books, and that's saying something considering this is a book. This type of love is what people search their whole lives for and the way that Haleigh portrays it was AMAZING!!! When I say it's almost too good to be true, I mean it in the best of beautiful ways.
Haleigh's writing style has captivated me since I opened her first book. The way she captures feelings, but makes you think about life is like no other. Her portrayal and overall take on a sensitive subject like autism has opened my eyes in ways I never saw. Often, people have this negative outlook when it comes to autism, but to see a character such as Adelaide who is strong, smart, takes no shit and has a confidence like no other, it makes me see her as a leader. But being that Adelaide is not physically real, I'm gonna say that leader is Haleigh Lovell herself. You can tell just from reading Adelaide as a heroine, that Haleigh is very passionate about this subject and I respect that type of passion.
If there is one word that describes this book as a whole, I would say FLAWLESS. You get to see what it means to be in a perfect relationship, but struggle through common relationship behaviors. You get to see how determined these two are to be their best selves, and it's so inspirational. You also get to see the accomplishments of goals and what it takes to get there, but most importantly you get to see love. Ender and Adelaide's relationship had everything! I was laughing so hard, I cried, but my heart was oh so warm. I'm just so in love with their story!!! Now, I cannot wait to see what Edric has in store for us, because his tiny inputs have been great, so imagine a whole book?! He's gonna be epic and I'm super excited about it!
If you have yet to start the Hemsworth Brothers series, I seriously recommend it. I think I've said it before, but Ender and Adelaide will give you LIFE!!! And their story is one you want to experience. Make sure to add The Foreplay to your TBR since it is set to release June 6th, but make sure you one-click book one, The Slam, right now and get caught up!
I know you're gonna love them as much as I do, so happy reading and enjoy!
- Eb <3
June 4, 2018
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was a four star read for me and although this book is a standalone and can be read as so it would be tragic if you didn’t first read the start to Adelaide and Ender’s story in “The Slam”. Without a doubt you can read this book first and still fall in love with both Ender and Adelaide but for me I think I enjoyed it more with already having some back story.
“The Foreplay” seamlessly follows on from “The Slam” and catches up with Ender as he is just coming into his own and doing what he loves by playing tennis. For Ender his world is wonderful and everything professionally and personally couldn’t be going any better. Unfortunately for Adelaide who has so far happily basked in the glory of Ender’s world realises she can only manage that for so long without yearning to get back to her studies and continue what she loves doing.
Difficult decisions have to be made and Adelaide has to consider if she has really had any university or dating experiences that haven’t included Ender. Adelaide lives in a very literal world due to her autism and even though Ender has assisted her to cope and achieve so much she still wants to try some things without him.
This was not at all what I was expecting from Haleigh Lovell and how I imagined Adelaide and Ender’s story to go. What I loved was the fact that it seemed real, there was adult decisions that had to be made about their relationship and compatibility. They had to consider if a professional sportsman and a studious scientist really work and if so how.
I am thrilled that I got the opportunity to read this book and would have happily purchased it as I loved Adelaide and Ender but specifically Adelaide and was over the moon to be able to have some more of their story. I cannot wait to see what else Haleigh Lovell comes up with it.
This book was a four star read for me and although this book is a standalone and can be read as so it would be tragic if you didn’t first read the start to Adelaide and Ender’s story in “The Slam”. Without a doubt you can read this book first and still fall in love with both Ender and Adelaide but for me I think I enjoyed it more with already having some back story.
“The Foreplay” seamlessly follows on from “The Slam” and catches up with Ender as he is just coming into his own and doing what he loves by playing tennis. For Ender his world is wonderful and everything professionally and personally couldn’t be going any better. Unfortunately for Adelaide who has so far happily basked in the glory of Ender’s world realises she can only manage that for so long without yearning to get back to her studies and continue what she loves doing.
Difficult decisions have to be made and Adelaide has to consider if she has really had any university or dating experiences that haven’t included Ender. Adelaide lives in a very literal world due to her autism and even though Ender has assisted her to cope and achieve so much she still wants to try some things without him.
This was not at all what I was expecting from Haleigh Lovell and how I imagined Adelaide and Ender’s story to go. What I loved was the fact that it seemed real, there was adult decisions that had to be made about their relationship and compatibility. They had to consider if a professional sportsman and a studious scientist really work and if so how.
I am thrilled that I got the opportunity to read this book and would have happily purchased it as I loved Adelaide and Ender but specifically Adelaide and was over the moon to be able to have some more of their story. I cannot wait to see what else Haleigh Lovell comes up with it.
June 6, 2018
Engaging eroticism that brought developed characters to life before my very eyes.
This was a story unlike many that have gone before it in as much as it didn’t appear to glorify the passion that burned between Ender and Adelaide, nope it gave their connection room to elaborate and the capacity to show us just what they meant to each other. They were sizzling together, but they were also so much more and whilst the author managed to encapsulate that passion masterfully, what she also managed to develop was the feeling that this was more…this was a love that was truly life-changing.
I thought that pace of the book was pitched to perfection and although I hadn’t read the first in the series, I don’t think that my enjoyment of this story suffered because of that because there was an intensity about the writing and the characters that made sure that I could feel the story and not just read it. The author ensured that I had everything I needed at my fingertips the only difficulty was finding enough time to put it down to pour the wine!
If I had to put a label on this I would honestly struggle to narrow it down because there is so much that I could and should say in order to make sure that you understand just how fantastic the book is. The story centres on Ender and Adelaide and tell the most beautiful story of how they come to not only love and respect each other but of how their emotional partnership takes shape.
This is a fabulous insight into two souls and what it takes to actually love someone with every fibre of your being.
With a superb secondary cast and an attention to detail that can only be admired, I would have no hesitation in stating that this is quite simply brilliant.
Quick-witted and charming your senses will be left reeling, but your heart will thank you, this is happiness in all its guises.
This was a story unlike many that have gone before it in as much as it didn’t appear to glorify the passion that burned between Ender and Adelaide, nope it gave their connection room to elaborate and the capacity to show us just what they meant to each other. They were sizzling together, but they were also so much more and whilst the author managed to encapsulate that passion masterfully, what she also managed to develop was the feeling that this was more…this was a love that was truly life-changing.
I thought that pace of the book was pitched to perfection and although I hadn’t read the first in the series, I don’t think that my enjoyment of this story suffered because of that because there was an intensity about the writing and the characters that made sure that I could feel the story and not just read it. The author ensured that I had everything I needed at my fingertips the only difficulty was finding enough time to put it down to pour the wine!
If I had to put a label on this I would honestly struggle to narrow it down because there is so much that I could and should say in order to make sure that you understand just how fantastic the book is. The story centres on Ender and Adelaide and tell the most beautiful story of how they come to not only love and respect each other but of how their emotional partnership takes shape.
This is a fabulous insight into two souls and what it takes to actually love someone with every fibre of your being.
With a superb secondary cast and an attention to detail that can only be admired, I would have no hesitation in stating that this is quite simply brilliant.
Quick-witted and charming your senses will be left reeling, but your heart will thank you, this is happiness in all its guises.
June 1, 2018
***I was given this ARC of The Foreplay for an honest review. ***
We first meet Andalaide and Ender in The Slam (Hemsworth Brothers #1)
The main character is Andalaide has autism and this is her story to finding love. She has been childhood friends with Ender and so when she comes and stay with him when she starts the college experience that is when she starts to she him in a new light. Ender appointed himself her social coach so she could understand social cues better when interacting with others. While the two spend more and more time together they both start to see what each has to offer and therefore a new relationship is born.
I have been anxiously waiting for the next installment of Ender's and Adelaide's romance and finally I have had the pleasure of reading it and it was a great conclusion to their journey. The Foreplay follows these two has they continue to forge a relationship. Ender is such a sweetheart and continues to accept Andalaide for who she is and loves her because of who she is. Andalaide can't help but love Ender because they complete each other. Although Andalaide might use both a scientific and mathematical approach to how she deals with people unlike Ender you realise that they are the perfect match because they understand each other and will help one other with whatever might come their way.
I have been a fan of Haleigh's since the very beginning simply because of the characters she brings to life they are so relatable and down to earth you can't help but become invested in their story and want them to have their HEA . I would highly recommend this book without any doubt along with any other she might write. Great job Haleigh!!
We first meet Andalaide and Ender in The Slam (Hemsworth Brothers #1)
The main character is Andalaide has autism and this is her story to finding love. She has been childhood friends with Ender and so when she comes and stay with him when she starts the college experience that is when she starts to she him in a new light. Ender appointed himself her social coach so she could understand social cues better when interacting with others. While the two spend more and more time together they both start to see what each has to offer and therefore a new relationship is born.
I have been anxiously waiting for the next installment of Ender's and Adelaide's romance and finally I have had the pleasure of reading it and it was a great conclusion to their journey. The Foreplay follows these two has they continue to forge a relationship. Ender is such a sweetheart and continues to accept Andalaide for who she is and loves her because of who she is. Andalaide can't help but love Ender because they complete each other. Although Andalaide might use both a scientific and mathematical approach to how she deals with people unlike Ender you realise that they are the perfect match because they understand each other and will help one other with whatever might come their way.
I have been a fan of Haleigh's since the very beginning simply because of the characters she brings to life they are so relatable and down to earth you can't help but become invested in their story and want them to have their HEA . I would highly recommend this book without any doubt along with any other she might write. Great job Haleigh!!
May 29, 2018
I was gifted this book as an ARC and was so excited to read about Ender and Adelaide. I wanted to get the foundation of their relationship so read The Slam before jumping into this one. Haleigh Lovell is a new author to me but definitely will read more of her work. She writes with such description you feel as if you are with the characters as the scene plays out. This book will keep you flipping the pages!
What a perfect conclusion to Adelaide and Enders story! The two still share an amazing connection with all the quirks and fun times together. Along with the hot sex!!
Having Aspergers, Adelaide looks at things differently than most. That includes relationships. She knows she has strong feelings for Ender, but she questions what love really is. I love Ender for his patience with her. He truly "gets" her. It wasn't easy on him. But loving her is all he wants to do.
To me the story shows us that there is no one definition of love. We all want that feeling of belonging. That feeling of being desired for who we are regardless of our flaws. This is a beautiful story of being loved and accepted for who you are- quirks and all.
Adelaide has some great friends who stick by her side. Miguel and Piper need their own story too! As well as Edric! That poor young man needs someone who isn't crazy!!!
What a perfect conclusion to Adelaide and Enders story! The two still share an amazing connection with all the quirks and fun times together. Along with the hot sex!!
Having Aspergers, Adelaide looks at things differently than most. That includes relationships. She knows she has strong feelings for Ender, but she questions what love really is. I love Ender for his patience with her. He truly "gets" her. It wasn't easy on him. But loving her is all he wants to do.
To me the story shows us that there is no one definition of love. We all want that feeling of belonging. That feeling of being desired for who we are regardless of our flaws. This is a beautiful story of being loved and accepted for who you are- quirks and all.
Adelaide has some great friends who stick by her side. Miguel and Piper need their own story too! As well as Edric! That poor young man needs someone who isn't crazy!!!
June 5, 2018
A sweet and a perfect continuation from book 1 The Slam. Adelaide and Ender are still going strong in this one. If you've read The Slam then you are familiar with the quirks of Adelaide and Enders love of not only tennis but Adelaide too. Let me just say I love the little changes here and there in Adelaide and Ender. You get to see how strong this relationship is when faced with a few bumps in the road. Adelaide is amazing. She doesn't let being an Aspie get in the way of anything. I love how she questions everything and works hard to figure out the meaning of well everything. Ender is living his dream and has the girl that holds his whole world besides him. He is so sure about their future and I love how he supports Adelaide with the space she needs to figure out what he already knows. He is one amazing guy that you can't help but fall more in love with him as he falls more in love with Adelaide. These two really stole my heart and made it so full in the end. I love how Haleigh Lovell gives you plenty of laugh out loud moments mixed in with all that goes down in Ender and Adelaide's world. I for one am dying to see what is in stored for the Ender, Adelaide and Edric in the next book. The Hemsworth Brothers series just keeps getting better. You must pick up this series if you know what's good for you because you really don't know what you're missing out on.
June 11, 2018
Y'all know how much I loved The Slam, right? I had no control and couldn't stop myself from reading The Foreplay tout suite. I felt the same magic between Ender and Adelaide...but...
I hit a minor roadblock. An "event," so to speak, occurs midway in the story and suddenly I was questioning everything. I almost wanted to quit reading. What if Ender and Adelaide don't get their happily ever after? How will I survive?
Breathe easy, dear readers. Just like most relationships in life, Ender and Adelaide worked through any problems and discussed it like real life adults. Again, I found this book so refreshing with Adelaide's point of view and her explanations of how she sees life through the eyes of an Aspie.
And let's not forget about Ender. He never acted like Adelaide was anything but the pot of gold at the end of his rainbow, and such devotion is so lovely to read about. A couple who are equally dedicated to the other's happiness - isn't that #lifegoals?
I can safely say that I'm now a Haleigh Lovell convert and she's been added to my auto-buy list. Can't wait to see what she's got next!
I hit a minor roadblock. An "event," so to speak, occurs midway in the story and suddenly I was questioning everything. I almost wanted to quit reading. What if Ender and Adelaide don't get their happily ever after? How will I survive?
Breathe easy, dear readers. Just like most relationships in life, Ender and Adelaide worked through any problems and discussed it like real life adults. Again, I found this book so refreshing with Adelaide's point of view and her explanations of how she sees life through the eyes of an Aspie.
And let's not forget about Ender. He never acted like Adelaide was anything but the pot of gold at the end of his rainbow, and such devotion is so lovely to read about. A couple who are equally dedicated to the other's happiness - isn't that #lifegoals?
I can safely say that I'm now a Haleigh Lovell convert and she's been added to my auto-buy list. Can't wait to see what she's got next!
June 5, 2018
I received this ARC by Haleigh as an exchange for an honest review. I’ve read a couple of Haleigh Lovell’s work and I’ve got to say that I am a huge fan. I really enjoyed reading The Foreplay; it had a lot of steamy scenes, lots of interesting facts that I didn’t know about but found quite interesting, funny things that Adelaide said and lots of romantic scenes that Ender did or said to Adelaide. Adelaide has Aspergers and sees things/thinks differently then someone else. She is not afraid to speak her mind and go after things she wants. I think Adelaide and Ender are so cute together, they complete each other and work so well together. I really fell in love with Ender since he understand Adelaide so well and knows that in order for them to be happy he needs to allow Adelaide to come to term with their relationship and her feelings for him. The fact that he put aside his feelings so she could date other people just blew me away and made me understand what true love really is. The Foreplay was a great, fun read and I can’t wait to read about Edric’s story. A must read!!!!
May 23, 2018
I had the amazing honor to read an ARC of The Foreplay last week. Trust me it was an honor.
Haleigh continues to amaze me with her fantastic work!
Seriously. The Foreplay is written perfectly. This wasn’t just some book a writer threw together. This story was thought out, planned,checked and double checked.
Adelaide and Ender are perfect. Funny. Sweet. Hot. A perfect pair. It’s clear that they are meant for one another. Ying and Yang! Peanut butter and Jelly! Kool-Aid and water! One isn’t complete without the other.
I also really liked Miguel! I felt like he bought sass to the story!
Now I may be the only one but I was really hoping that Ender kicked his managers butt. He was a jerk and the way he spoke to Adelaide was just uncalled for. I was hoping for a good punch in the nose or something.
Other than that I have no complaints about this delicious masterpiece of a story!
Game,Set,Match!
Haleigh continues to amaze me with her fantastic work!
Seriously. The Foreplay is written perfectly. This wasn’t just some book a writer threw together. This story was thought out, planned,checked and double checked.
Adelaide and Ender are perfect. Funny. Sweet. Hot. A perfect pair. It’s clear that they are meant for one another. Ying and Yang! Peanut butter and Jelly! Kool-Aid and water! One isn’t complete without the other.
I also really liked Miguel! I felt like he bought sass to the story!
Now I may be the only one but I was really hoping that Ender kicked his managers butt. He was a jerk and the way he spoke to Adelaide was just uncalled for. I was hoping for a good punch in the nose or something.
Other than that I have no complaints about this delicious masterpiece of a story!
Game,Set,Match!
May 30, 2018
In the first book we’ve meet adelaide and ender, adelaide by the way has aspe if you’ve never read the first book then i highly recommend reading it, its so funny and cute at the same time so at the end of the first book i find it hanging? Like i think there must be a second book but a year passed by and there was no news on having a sequel but then i was looking for a book to read and came across haleigh lovell books and found out she’ll be releasing a second book on june and i was given an opportunity to review her book and ugh!! I miss this two couple
It was still the same, adelaide never stops talking and ender still madly in love with adelaide. On my opinion it was not as fun as the first book that’s why i gave it a 4 stars but i still love it and adelaide research on this mantis shrimp i just find it so cute i mean she has this giant pillow pet (a shrimp 🍤) okay that’s all 😉
And oh i forgot edric, ender’s lil bro will be having a book so excited!!!
It was still the same, adelaide never stops talking and ender still madly in love with adelaide. On my opinion it was not as fun as the first book that’s why i gave it a 4 stars but i still love it and adelaide research on this mantis shrimp i just find it so cute i mean she has this giant pillow pet (a shrimp 🍤) okay that’s all 😉
And oh i forgot edric, ender’s lil bro will be having a book so excited!!!
June 6, 2018
ARC provided by author for honest review...
If you read The Slam, this is a must read. The Foreplay is a continuation of The Slam. I loved the first book and I’m excited that Haleigh continued the story of Adelaide and Ender. They are one of my favorite couples. Being a continuation of the first book, this book shows the ups and downs Adelaide and Enders go through in their relationship. Especially if one of them is an athlete. This book grabbed me from the beginning.
Adelaide has Aspergers and is so very informative about things in her life. She is a very strong individual, who’s determined to achieve her goals no matter what. I love that Ender accepts her for who she is. I love that Enders just keeps falling more in love with her. Which makes me love this book that much more.
This is defineltley a book everyone should read.
If you read The Slam, this is a must read. The Foreplay is a continuation of The Slam. I loved the first book and I’m excited that Haleigh continued the story of Adelaide and Ender. They are one of my favorite couples. Being a continuation of the first book, this book shows the ups and downs Adelaide and Enders go through in their relationship. Especially if one of them is an athlete. This book grabbed me from the beginning.
Adelaide has Aspergers and is so very informative about things in her life. She is a very strong individual, who’s determined to achieve her goals no matter what. I love that Ender accepts her for who she is. I love that Enders just keeps falling more in love with her. Which makes me love this book that much more.
This is defineltley a book everyone should read.
September 2, 2018
So first things first--Fantastic mention of the fabulous football team the Green Bay Packers--while the character on the team wasn't represented the best it was fantastic to have that team be in this book.
This book was very funny--I laughed out loud many times during my time reading. One of my favorite parts was See You Next Tuesday--if I had been drinking my phone would have gotten a shower!
I loved Adelaide and Ender. It was so nice to read a book where it was the woman who was unsure of things rather than the man. Ender knew what he wanted sweet Adelaide didn't. Not until she and Miguel were talking and he made her realize that she was in love with Ender.
They are perfect for each other, accepting each other as they are and not trying to change the other. That is so important in a relationship.
I can't wait for the next story and I need to go and read the first book as well.
This book was very funny--I laughed out loud many times during my time reading. One of my favorite parts was See You Next Tuesday--if I had been drinking my phone would have gotten a shower!
I loved Adelaide and Ender. It was so nice to read a book where it was the woman who was unsure of things rather than the man. Ender knew what he wanted sweet Adelaide didn't. Not until she and Miguel were talking and he made her realize that she was in love with Ender.
They are perfect for each other, accepting each other as they are and not trying to change the other. That is so important in a relationship.
I can't wait for the next story and I need to go and read the first book as well.
June 13, 2018
The Foreplay by Hailey Lovell is the second book in her Hemsworth Brothers Series. The Foreplay is not a standalone, you must read the previous book, The Slam, first.
The Slam :
Ender and his best friend Edrin enjoy college life to the fullest. When they get a new roommate everything is about to change. Because their new roomie is Adelaide Vikander, Ender´s childhood friend/ buddy. Adelaide is a brilliant young woman who´s Aspergers. A issue that makes it difficult to " read " other people´s emotions; what makes her blunt and sometimes she seems rude.
The Foreplay picks up where The Slam left off.
Ender and Adelaide are a couple. Adelside fell in love with Ender who turned Pro and joyned the ATP World Tour.
Hurdles and wrenches are thrown their way and life becomes difficult, more and more. Will their love survive the media circuit and the health issues ?
The Foreplay os simply a beautiful story with twists and turns with great characters and told in a dual POV.
The Slam :
Ender and his best friend Edrin enjoy college life to the fullest. When they get a new roommate everything is about to change. Because their new roomie is Adelaide Vikander, Ender´s childhood friend/ buddy. Adelaide is a brilliant young woman who´s Aspergers. A issue that makes it difficult to " read " other people´s emotions; what makes her blunt and sometimes she seems rude.
The Foreplay picks up where The Slam left off.
Ender and Adelaide are a couple. Adelside fell in love with Ender who turned Pro and joyned the ATP World Tour.
Hurdles and wrenches are thrown their way and life becomes difficult, more and more. Will their love survive the media circuit and the health issues ?
The Foreplay os simply a beautiful story with twists and turns with great characters and told in a dual POV.
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