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The Rookies #4
The Kicker
A little white lie.
A fake engagement.
A real chance at love.
Nico Langetti doesn't believe in relationships. His father taught him freedom keeps you from getting hurt. But Nico can't disappoint his mother.
Veronica Tirado has lost her man, her home, and all her money. An offer to be Nico's fake fiancée for a week would keep a roof over her head until her next payday.
Fake kisses for Mamma Langetti feel real.
But so are the threats from her ex.
Nico has money to keep her physically safe, but what about her heart? And what about his rule to never be in a relationship?
A fake engagement.
A real chance at love.
Nico Langetti doesn't believe in relationships. His father taught him freedom keeps you from getting hurt. But Nico can't disappoint his mother.
Veronica Tirado has lost her man, her home, and all her money. An offer to be Nico's fake fiancée for a week would keep a roof over her head until her next payday.
Fake kisses for Mamma Langetti feel real.
But so are the threats from her ex.
Nico has money to keep her physically safe, but what about her heart? And what about his rule to never be in a relationship?
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159 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 28, 2018
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May 2, 2019
There is an continued mystery/theme in this series with the doctor and his associates but this can be read as a standalone. Nico loves his mama and will do anything to please her. She is bound and determined to see him married with kids even though he in only 22. He made up a fiancee and now mama is flying in to meet her. Veronica has just been put through the ringer by her abusive ex. He cleaned out her bank account, kicked her out of their apartment and now has a new lady living there. When Nico offers up his place in exchange for her agreeing to be his fake fiancee, she takes it with reservations. That part of the story is fun as it should be. The other parts of the story deal with abuse and danger. There is a balance and it creates a great story. I love Nico. He may be my favorite so far. He is good looking, a flashy dresser and sweet as pie. He gives Vero a safe place with no expectations of repayment. He has physically rescued her and gives her support even though she is too proud to take it.
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.
May 1, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. It’s got an. Bit of everything and will keep you guessing to the very end.
Nico and Veronica’s starts out with a lie but ends up being a happy ending neither thought they would get.
I think the only thing I would have changed in this book is that the end is kind of abrupt I would have loved to read a few more chapters but I still live this book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Nico and Veronica’s starts out with a lie but ends up being a happy ending neither thought they would get.
I think the only thing I would have changed in this book is that the end is kind of abrupt I would have loved to read a few more chapters but I still live this book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 3, 2019
Judging the book by its cover, I would have expected quite a lot here. I mean, check those abbs! I cannot say I disliked it, but I do have some issues with the plot and the characters and the writing.
You have quite an idea of what is going on here after reading the blurb. Veronica has just gotten out from an abusive relationship and found herself with no roof over her head and no money in her bank account. Her night in shining armor Nico Langetti offers her a deal she cannot refuse. Being his fake fiancee has its perks: a mamma whose food is amazing, a great place to live, a very expensive engagement ring and equally expensive wedding dress.
The short length does not give way for too much expanding plot wise, but the nice mamma Langetti brings the two closer and closer. I liked how Nico managed to behave properly, despite his wishes and reputation and how Vero tried to maintain her distance outside their charade. The author treats the abusive relationship topic with the seriousness it deserves and I appreciate this a lot.
While I did enjoy the plot and the fake fiancee trope, I feel like it could have been better developed and with a better dialogue. The characters felt a little quick on the built, but I put this on the short length. I did not manage to understand until now why Veronica was so stubborn and not willing to press charges. In the begining, she was ready to give up her savings even though the thief was so close by. I did not understand this. So I can safely say that I managed to understand and appreciate Nico better than her.
From writing perspective, we have the story told from 2 POVs - our main characters'. However, when we have Veronica's part of the story, it shifts sometimes to third person, even if 90% of the time we have first person. It's a bit confusing. Also, in the end, both characters rely on their friends. While this is good that we get to see a little of what is expected to come or what happened with the previous couples in the series, we get as well a repeat of the previous pages, in a briefer way. Each character is retelling a part of the story to their friends and ... For such a short length, I do not need a recap.
All in all, I may not have fully enjoyed the story, but I do see the potential in it. I saw there are better reviews out there so I believe it was not the proper book in the series for me. Based on the last pages, there are some interesting couples out there, each dealing with different issues. Book 4 deals with abusive relationships and their consequences not only on the parties involved, but their friends as well. 3 stars on my end.
You have quite an idea of what is going on here after reading the blurb. Veronica has just gotten out from an abusive relationship and found herself with no roof over her head and no money in her bank account. Her night in shining armor Nico Langetti offers her a deal she cannot refuse. Being his fake fiancee has its perks: a mamma whose food is amazing, a great place to live, a very expensive engagement ring and equally expensive wedding dress.
The short length does not give way for too much expanding plot wise, but the nice mamma Langetti brings the two closer and closer. I liked how Nico managed to behave properly, despite his wishes and reputation and how Vero tried to maintain her distance outside their charade. The author treats the abusive relationship topic with the seriousness it deserves and I appreciate this a lot.
While I did enjoy the plot and the fake fiancee trope, I feel like it could have been better developed and with a better dialogue. The characters felt a little quick on the built, but I put this on the short length. I did not manage to understand until now why Veronica was so stubborn and not willing to press charges. In the begining, she was ready to give up her savings even though the thief was so close by. I did not understand this. So I can safely say that I managed to understand and appreciate Nico better than her.
From writing perspective, we have the story told from 2 POVs - our main characters'. However, when we have Veronica's part of the story, it shifts sometimes to third person, even if 90% of the time we have first person. It's a bit confusing. Also, in the end, both characters rely on their friends. While this is good that we get to see a little of what is expected to come or what happened with the previous couples in the series, we get as well a repeat of the previous pages, in a briefer way. Each character is retelling a part of the story to their friends and ... For such a short length, I do not need a recap.
All in all, I may not have fully enjoyed the story, but I do see the potential in it. I saw there are better reviews out there so I believe it was not the proper book in the series for me. Based on the last pages, there are some interesting couples out there, each dealing with different issues. Book 4 deals with abusive relationships and their consequences not only on the parties involved, but their friends as well. 3 stars on my end.
May 3, 2019
The Kicker: A New Adult Sports Romance ~ Nico (The Rookies Book 4) By: Zoë LaneWhen She's Down On Her Luck, "The Kicker" Is There. To Pick Her Up!
When She LOST Her Cheat'n Ex,
She didn't think that was the Worst thing to Happen...
Ohhh NO! That Happened after He left,
When He wiped Her OUT, Tak'n Everything EveryThing She had,
And kicked Her OUT mak'n Her Homeless to Boot!
That's how She Ended Up Engaged to "The Kicker" for a while,
As a Favour to get out of a jam...
But will this Favour turn into SomeThing to Savour,
or Will She Regret Her Time with "The Kicker" before is OVER!?!
I was granted an ARC of Zoë Lane's "The Kicker: A New Adult Sports Romance ~ Nico (The Rookies Book 4)" via B00|{$P®0UT. I recommend this book to others based upon its own recommendations. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
May 15, 2019
This was an ARC given by Author through Booksprout. My review is given voluntarily.
The Kicker by Zoe Lane this is book 4 in "The Rookies" series which is a New Adult Sports Romance.
I gave this book 4 🌟 . This was the first book I read by this author.
I did like this story, it was a fake fiancee type of story plot, were Nicolas (kicker on a football team) needed a fiancee to show to mamma dear that decided to come visit him and he had told him he was engaged..... so he needed to show one. Veronica (a Nurse) was devastated, heartbroken she needed a place to stay after her a** of an ex broke up with her, and kicked her out on the street without any warning. This benefited both of them, and it would only be for a few days....so what harm could come out of this little lie, right? There's some funny bantering!
Underlined in this storyline was some serious issues: physical abuse, cheating, lying and stealing Vero's ex was no good!!! Nico came to Vero's defense more then once. Feelings became real for them. It takes them a while, but they finally got their HEA.
This book had great characters, was definitely emotional in parts. I was happy that justice was done after all. They had chemistry but I was a little disappointed with no actually sex in-between Nico and Vero, they just did some hot kissing (to me it's a little bland without some steam in the sheets, but that's me) it reads as a standalone, no cliffhangers.
Once again with this story- I would have loved an epilogue the story ended too abruptly. Maybe on the next book the author might revisit these characters?! Overall it was a good clean emotional romance!
The Kicker by Zoe Lane this is book 4 in "The Rookies" series which is a New Adult Sports Romance.
I gave this book 4 🌟 . This was the first book I read by this author.
I did like this story, it was a fake fiancee type of story plot, were Nicolas (kicker on a football team) needed a fiancee to show to mamma dear that decided to come visit him and he had told him he was engaged..... so he needed to show one. Veronica (a Nurse) was devastated, heartbroken she needed a place to stay after her a** of an ex broke up with her, and kicked her out on the street without any warning. This benefited both of them, and it would only be for a few days....so what harm could come out of this little lie, right? There's some funny bantering!
Underlined in this storyline was some serious issues: physical abuse, cheating, lying and stealing Vero's ex was no good!!! Nico came to Vero's defense more then once. Feelings became real for them. It takes them a while, but they finally got their HEA.
This book had great characters, was definitely emotional in parts. I was happy that justice was done after all. They had chemistry but I was a little disappointed with no actually sex in-between Nico and Vero, they just did some hot kissing (to me it's a little bland without some steam in the sheets, but that's me) it reads as a standalone, no cliffhangers.
Once again with this story- I would have loved an epilogue the story ended too abruptly. Maybe on the next book the author might revisit these characters?! Overall it was a good clean emotional romance!
March 11, 2019
>Book Review – The Kicker
>I am an independent reviewer. This book is the 4th book in the Rookies series and ends in an HEA. Nico is a player, but a gentleman also. He comes to the rescue of NFL nurse, Veronica, when her boyfriend gets rough with her. She thanks Nico by acting as his fake fiancée for the week his mother is visiting. The fake fiancée trope is fun. Nico is sexy and protective, but this book never shows him as a player. Maybe some ex’s running around would drill home the fact he gets around. Veronica has issues falling for Nico due to his player status, but without any status being shown, her reasoning doesn’t hold up.
>Nico’s mother is a hoot. She is protective and meddling. The scenes where Nico and Veronica realize they love each other are so sweet. This book is appropriate for an adult audience. I am giving this book 5 stars. The characters from the previous books are all present and the story line is continuing.
>I am an independent reviewer. This book is the 4th book in the Rookies series and ends in an HEA. Nico is a player, but a gentleman also. He comes to the rescue of NFL nurse, Veronica, when her boyfriend gets rough with her. She thanks Nico by acting as his fake fiancée for the week his mother is visiting. The fake fiancée trope is fun. Nico is sexy and protective, but this book never shows him as a player. Maybe some ex’s running around would drill home the fact he gets around. Veronica has issues falling for Nico due to his player status, but without any status being shown, her reasoning doesn’t hold up.
>Nico’s mother is a hoot. She is protective and meddling. The scenes where Nico and Veronica realize they love each other are so sweet. This book is appropriate for an adult audience. I am giving this book 5 stars. The characters from the previous books are all present and the story line is continuing.
May 1, 2019
I recieved this book for Free to Give My True & Honest Review
Here we have womaniser Nico's turn to fall unexpectedly for one of the females who works with the Richmond Rhino's the rookies & that's Nurse Vero whom he first aids her when the man she was with at the party at Dr. Kavoska who we met before her then boyfriend Diego.
And its from here things change completly for Vero when that side of her life disappears but the relationship between her & Nico becomes something else, as he wants her to do him a favour & which he in return can give her a favour in what she needs at this time.
But things don't go smoothly for the 2 of them especially for Vero to do with her ex, which at first makes things become more difficult & wondering between them, before they both open up & admit not just to each other but more importantly to themselves.
Come & see how & what happens to make Nico & Vero get to know each other more...
Here we have womaniser Nico's turn to fall unexpectedly for one of the females who works with the Richmond Rhino's the rookies & that's Nurse Vero whom he first aids her when the man she was with at the party at Dr. Kavoska who we met before her then boyfriend Diego.
And its from here things change completly for Vero when that side of her life disappears but the relationship between her & Nico becomes something else, as he wants her to do him a favour & which he in return can give her a favour in what she needs at this time.
But things don't go smoothly for the 2 of them especially for Vero to do with her ex, which at first makes things become more difficult & wondering between them, before they both open up & admit not just to each other but more importantly to themselves.
Come & see how & what happens to make Nico & Vero get to know each other more...
April 20, 2019
A Sports Star Meets His Match.
The Kicker was a good solid read. It was well written and had touches of Romcom sprinkled in throughout which helped as the story dealt with physical abuse from an ex-boyfriend. The protagonists, Nico and Veronica had sweet chemistry. It wasn’t loud and vivacious but quiet and gentle. Loved the wisdom of Nico’s mom. She was a great wisdom carrier.
Definitely recommending this book for your reading enjoyment and pleasure.
I am leaving this review for your consideration. Peace.
The Kicker was a good solid read. It was well written and had touches of Romcom sprinkled in throughout which helped as the story dealt with physical abuse from an ex-boyfriend. The protagonists, Nico and Veronica had sweet chemistry. It wasn’t loud and vivacious but quiet and gentle. Loved the wisdom of Nico’s mom. She was a great wisdom carrier.
Definitely recommending this book for your reading enjoyment and pleasure.
I am leaving this review for your consideration. Peace.
May 1, 2019
*spoiler-ish*
This was an entertaining and sweet romance aside from the wishy washy domestic violence victim parts. Thankfully that does not dominate the book, but I would have given it a higher rating if it had either been written with a stronger survivor or altered a bit in any other way so that she would actually stand up for herself and stop trying to get the charges dropped. FFS and all that.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was an entertaining and sweet romance aside from the wishy washy domestic violence victim parts. Thankfully that does not dominate the book, but I would have given it a higher rating if it had either been written with a stronger survivor or altered a bit in any other way so that she would actually stand up for herself and stop trying to get the charges dropped. FFS and all that.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 30, 2019
A well written story that will keep you reading till the very end. The story flowed well, strong characters, great chemistry. A must read. This is the first book that I have read with this author and it wont' be the last. This is the fourth book in this series and I am going to read the previous ones.
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.
April 30, 2019
A little white lie. A fake engagement. A real chance at love.
A good read with some rom-com views. It was a sweet and gentle love for Nico and Veronica.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A good read with some rom-com views. It was a sweet and gentle love for Nico and Veronica.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 9, 2019
I liked Nico & Veronica's story. It was an intriguing book. It has lots of suspense until the very end. I enjoyed this new author, for me. I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review for a copy of the book via booksprout.
April 20, 2019
Took a chance on this one . I'm glad I did. I liked this book. Nico was just everything, loves his mom. Veronica was stupid until she found her guts. I liked this book.
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