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Deflected
de·flected
[dih-flek-tid]
verb
When an object changes direction after hitting something, or the cause to deviate from an intended purpose.
See examples Tiffany and Rowen Flanigan:
After surviving the biggest sex scandal to rock major league soccer, the Flanigan’s are finally living the dream. They’re newlyweds, have great friends, and are both making names for themselves in their respective careers. They have goals for their future and big plans on how to make it all happen.
But when a new and unexpected development suddenly arises, Tiffany and Rowen realize all those carefully made plans are about to become irrelevant. Things will never be the same when their lives are deflected.
[dih-flek-tid]
verb
When an object changes direction after hitting something, or the cause to deviate from an intended purpose.
See examples Tiffany and Rowen Flanigan:
After surviving the biggest sex scandal to rock major league soccer, the Flanigan’s are finally living the dream. They’re newlyweds, have great friends, and are both making names for themselves in their respective careers. They have goals for their future and big plans on how to make it all happen.
But when a new and unexpected development suddenly arises, Tiffany and Rowen realize all those carefully made plans are about to become irrelevant. Things will never be the same when their lives are deflected.
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January 26, 2019Say goodbye to the Texas Mutiny with this final installment coming December 28, 2018!
August 4, 2019
4.5 Case Stars
I can honestly say, I enjoyed this book a whole lot more than I thought I would! I laughed, I shed a tear or two, I loved it! Tiffany, is not the same woman she was in the other books. She went through a different kind of hell in this book, but the kind with the best type of prize at the end. I didn’t think I could love Rowan, any more if I tried in this one! My Lord, when he would slip in his Gaelic endearing words—the best kind of family man out there!
I don’t want this series to end at all! I feel like there could definitely be more awesome books written in this series. I’d love to see Christian, get a book for sure. I’ve become so invested in these characters —I don’t want to say goodbye. However, the author seems to want to move onto other things, so I can respect that. Fingers crossed her she’ll change her mind, tho;)
I can honestly say, I enjoyed this book a whole lot more than I thought I would! I laughed, I shed a tear or two, I loved it! Tiffany, is not the same woman she was in the other books. She went through a different kind of hell in this book, but the kind with the best type of prize at the end. I didn’t think I could love Rowan, any more if I tried in this one! My Lord, when he would slip in his Gaelic endearing words—the best kind of family man out there!
I don’t want this series to end at all! I feel like there could definitely be more awesome books written in this series. I’d love to see Christian, get a book for sure. I’ve become so invested in these characters —I don’t want to say goodbye. However, the author seems to want to move onto other things, so I can respect that. Fingers crossed her she’ll change her mind, tho;)
December 31, 2018
Phew.... this is a hard review to write. I don't like to see the end of a series when I think it's at it's prime. BUT I have to respect an author who chooses to do this.
As I reader I tend to invest much of myself into the worlds and characters in the books. I've got to be honest here, Tiffany was not my favorite character in Juked. She got my sympathy in Groupie. But here in Deflected she earned my respect. She and Rowen bring balance to one another.
I will truly miss this series.
As I reader I tend to invest much of myself into the worlds and characters in the books. I've got to be honest here, Tiffany was not my favorite character in Juked. She got my sympathy in Groupie. But here in Deflected she earned my respect. She and Rowen bring balance to one another.
I will truly miss this series.
December 28, 2018
NAILED IT!!!! Another Carter creation that is everything us Mutiny fans could have ever hoped for!! I’ve been a fan of the series since I received book two as a gift and I devoured it as fast as I could. And like the rest of the series this one, Deflected, has all the flare and success as the others. I loved Tiffany from Groupie so getting more of her story was the best!!!!! This sweet conclusion was everything and more! And seeing Rowan as a dad I won’t lie I cried. Just a beautiful conclusion to the Mutiny Series. Well done Carter!!!
January 26, 2019
Nailed it.
Nice wrap up to Tiffany and Rowens story and the end of a good series.
This story shows a lot of growth for Tiffany which I really appreciated. She’s not one you love right away if you read Groupie. But she’s come a long way from those early days
Nice wrap up to Tiffany and Rowens story and the end of a good series.
This story shows a lot of growth for Tiffany which I really appreciated. She’s not one you love right away if you read Groupie. But she’s come a long way from those early days
September 26, 2021
I absolutely loved this story on Tiffany and Rowen, it was the perfect conclusion to the Texas Mutiny crew, I am sad that it's done but they were a fantastic read.
June 1, 2019
Aww, it was sweet to get a little more of Rowen and Tiffany. I felt bad for Tiffany in this one with all her pregnancy difficulties but Rowen was great with her though everything. I was happy to see them supporting each other and being so happy together.
May 15, 2025
Not much to say about the ending to this series with this story. It literally was another book about Tiffany and Rowan, and if you read groupie then you know all about Miss Tiffany.
Sorry I feel like this was a wasted story. We already got their story, having to read about their pregnancy wasn’t needed in my honest opinion. Sorry I just don’t like Tiffany. Yes she has growth, but we already established that in Rowen’s book. Why did we need another book about her. I would rather read about Marianna and Santos again 🤷🏽♀️🤸🏽♂️ OR how about a story featuring Christian? I would take that over them. Rowan and Tiffany were a boring couple.
Sorry I feel like this was a wasted story. We already got their story, having to read about their pregnancy wasn’t needed in my honest opinion. Sorry I just don’t like Tiffany. Yes she has growth, but we already established that in Rowen’s book. Why did we need another book about her. I would rather read about Marianna and Santos again 🤷🏽♀️🤸🏽♂️ OR how about a story featuring Christian? I would take that over them. Rowan and Tiffany were a boring couple.
March 19, 2019
A lovely conclusion to their story
I’m not usually a fan of sequels, mainly because I don’t care for cliffhangers or the kind of unnecessary story stretching it takes to force one book into two or even three. But that is absolutely not what this is. And it really was just a lovely conclusion to this couple’s story.
We first met Tiffany and Rowen in Groupie. Their relationship was strong and settled, and none of that changes in Deflected. Instead we get to deal with all the things that a young newlywed couple might have to deal with—things like dealing with in-laws and balancing their new lives together. And, of course, having an unexpected pregnancy pop up, something we actually found out in Goalie. And that was maybe what I enjoyed most. Rowen and Tiffany’s story will always be linked with Santos and Mari’s story, and I loved getting a chance to see some of the events of Goalie through new eyes. There are several events and significant plot points that occurred involving both couples, and getting to see those through Tiffany and Rowen’s point of view was just lovely.
In short, I highly recommend. It’s not necessary to read this book to see what happens between Tiffany and Rowen (again, I hate cliffhangers), but you’ll want to anyway. There are enough issues that it’s a compelling story on its own, plus you do not want to miss the very lovely continuation of what has become one of my favorite book couples.
I’m not usually a fan of sequels, mainly because I don’t care for cliffhangers or the kind of unnecessary story stretching it takes to force one book into two or even three. But that is absolutely not what this is. And it really was just a lovely conclusion to this couple’s story.
We first met Tiffany and Rowen in Groupie. Their relationship was strong and settled, and none of that changes in Deflected. Instead we get to deal with all the things that a young newlywed couple might have to deal with—things like dealing with in-laws and balancing their new lives together. And, of course, having an unexpected pregnancy pop up, something we actually found out in Goalie. And that was maybe what I enjoyed most. Rowen and Tiffany’s story will always be linked with Santos and Mari’s story, and I loved getting a chance to see some of the events of Goalie through new eyes. There are several events and significant plot points that occurred involving both couples, and getting to see those through Tiffany and Rowen’s point of view was just lovely.
In short, I highly recommend. It’s not necessary to read this book to see what happens between Tiffany and Rowen (again, I hate cliffhangers), but you’ll want to anyway. There are enough issues that it’s a compelling story on its own, plus you do not want to miss the very lovely continuation of what has become one of my favorite book couples.
December 27, 2018
The depth of emotion and the capacity that these characters have to love, fight, forgive and love again is palpable. That’s what I truly love about all of M.E. Carter’s books. The ability to make readers tangibly live through her characters feelings is incredible.
It’s the end of an era, with this final book in the Texas Mutiny series and I, for one, will be so sad to see it go. But we get a continuation of Tiffany and Rowen’s story so it makes it a little more bearable.
I have so much to say about Tiffany, and this book in general, but I will invariably give the whole plot away, so I’ll try to keep this brief (and spoiler-free). If you remember Tiffany from Groupie, you’ll know she’s been through the ringer more than once, but she has this contagious fighting spirit that helps her push through anything that comes her way. It’s a good thing too, because she’s having to ride out another storm, so to speak. Only this time, she’s not alone. Bless Rowen for his patience, love, wisdom and ever-present horniness… (is that blasphemous?)… OH! And God Bless Ryan Flannigan for his foul Gaelic mouth, even though I have no idea wtf he is saying.
Bottom line is this was the perfect ending to a much loved series that will stay in my mind for years to come. It’s the conclusion you didn’t know you needed, but trust me when I say, you really, really do!
It’s the end of an era, with this final book in the Texas Mutiny series and I, for one, will be so sad to see it go. But we get a continuation of Tiffany and Rowen’s story so it makes it a little more bearable.
I have so much to say about Tiffany, and this book in general, but I will invariably give the whole plot away, so I’ll try to keep this brief (and spoiler-free). If you remember Tiffany from Groupie, you’ll know she’s been through the ringer more than once, but she has this contagious fighting spirit that helps her push through anything that comes her way. It’s a good thing too, because she’s having to ride out another storm, so to speak. Only this time, she’s not alone. Bless Rowen for his patience, love, wisdom and ever-present horniness… (is that blasphemous?)… OH! And God Bless Ryan Flannigan for his foul Gaelic mouth, even though I have no idea wtf he is saying.
Bottom line is this was the perfect ending to a much loved series that will stay in my mind for years to come. It’s the conclusion you didn’t know you needed, but trust me when I say, you really, really do!
January 14, 2019
If I learned something from Tiffany is that the facts that past mistakes don't have to become what dictate our future.
Tiffany had a rough start in this series, she liked to party and have fun, in a way I feel like she let herself be used and abused by some of the players of the Mutiny team, until she met Rowen. Rowen was the man who showed her her value as a woman and to respect herself and that she had so much more to offer to the world than her body. In this last installment of the Mutiny series, Tiff and Rowen are ready to live their life as a newly wedded couple until they get an unexpected surprise.
Gahhhh, Rowen! I loved him so, so much. What an amazing guy he was to Tiffany. So sweet, loving, and protective. He never cowered and supported her through all their journey. I learned to admire Tiffany and her new found confidence, her desire to help even those who were being cruel to her and treating her unfair.
This was the perfect end, not only to Tiffany and Rowen's story, but also to this great series. If you're a soccer fan, this is definitely the series for you.
Tiffany had a rough start in this series, she liked to party and have fun, in a way I feel like she let herself be used and abused by some of the players of the Mutiny team, until she met Rowen. Rowen was the man who showed her her value as a woman and to respect herself and that she had so much more to offer to the world than her body. In this last installment of the Mutiny series, Tiff and Rowen are ready to live their life as a newly wedded couple until they get an unexpected surprise.
Gahhhh, Rowen! I loved him so, so much. What an amazing guy he was to Tiffany. So sweet, loving, and protective. He never cowered and supported her through all their journey. I learned to admire Tiffany and her new found confidence, her desire to help even those who were being cruel to her and treating her unfair.
This was the perfect end, not only to Tiffany and Rowen's story, but also to this great series. If you're a soccer fan, this is definitely the series for you.
December 19, 2018
Groupie gave us a Tiffany and Rowen as a couple. And despite the fact that Carter had given us a bad taste in our mouth for Tiffany previouesly, we found ourselves rooting for them to make it as a couple!
Deflected lets us see Tiffany and Rowen grow. They grow as a couple. They grow as individuals. They grow in their professional lives. And they become a family. I love their relationship. I love that she still calls him "Rookie". And I found myself liking Tiffany even more.
It was great to see all the Mutiny folks make appearances in the book. I found the moment between Tiffany & Mariana very real.
And thank heavens I had my kids before reading this book because it might have scared me off being pregnant forever!
Sad that it is the end of the Mutiny books. I was kind of hoping to get the story of Rowen's parents. Ryan cracks me up!
Deflected lets us see Tiffany and Rowen grow. They grow as a couple. They grow as individuals. They grow in their professional lives. And they become a family. I love their relationship. I love that she still calls him "Rookie". And I found myself liking Tiffany even more.
It was great to see all the Mutiny folks make appearances in the book. I found the moment between Tiffany & Mariana very real.
And thank heavens I had my kids before reading this book because it might have scared me off being pregnant forever!
Sad that it is the end of the Mutiny books. I was kind of hoping to get the story of Rowen's parents. Ryan cracks me up!
December 28, 2018
Perfect conclusion!
I loved getting more about the entire Texas Mutiny gang but especially Tiffany and Rowen. When I first met Tiffany way back in Groupie I wasn’t sure I could stand her. Then ME turned her into a character I loved. I loved Rowen from the beginning. This book is perfect with telling their story. I love all the interactions with Rowens parents. They are the most perfect in laws. The Texas Mutiny crew have become family. I’m sad to see the series coming to a close.
I loved getting more about the entire Texas Mutiny gang but especially Tiffany and Rowen. When I first met Tiffany way back in Groupie I wasn’t sure I could stand her. Then ME turned her into a character I loved. I loved Rowen from the beginning. This book is perfect with telling their story. I love all the interactions with Rowens parents. They are the most perfect in laws. The Texas Mutiny crew have become family. I’m sad to see the series coming to a close.
December 28, 2018
What a great conclusion to the series (right?)
Well, I reread the whole series this week in anticipation of this new release and am reminded of how much I loved them all. I love the strength at Tiffany demonstrated, her heart and her backbone. Being pregnant isn’t always a walk in the park and there’s a reason God gave us women the singular job! Men can’t handle it! But, if I had a handsome, sweet guy with a killer Irish accent, I’d be a happy girl. Loved the Irish endearments, and googled the meanings.
Well, I reread the whole series this week in anticipation of this new release and am reminded of how much I loved them all. I love the strength at Tiffany demonstrated, her heart and her backbone. Being pregnant isn’t always a walk in the park and there’s a reason God gave us women the singular job! Men can’t handle it! But, if I had a handsome, sweet guy with a killer Irish accent, I’d be a happy girl. Loved the Irish endearments, and googled the meanings.
January 26, 2019
What a fun treat to revisit with Tiffany and Rowen again and watch them navigate their journey into parenthood.
There's not much more swoonworthy than a man embracing fatherhood the way Rowen does. Add the Irish side of him and I was a goner for him. And a kick butt heroine like Tiffany with her brains and strength added an extra depth I hadn't expected.
This was a beautiful conclusion to their story and the Mutiny series as a whole. I wouldn't be opposed to a short story in the future with an update on Daniel and Quincy and Mari and Santos... but only because I loved them too!
There's not much more swoonworthy than a man embracing fatherhood the way Rowen does. Add the Irish side of him and I was a goner for him. And a kick butt heroine like Tiffany with her brains and strength added an extra depth I hadn't expected.
This was a beautiful conclusion to their story and the Mutiny series as a whole. I wouldn't be opposed to a short story in the future with an update on Daniel and Quincy and Mari and Santos... but only because I loved them too!
December 19, 2018
Wow! Just wow! Tiffany and Rowen are one of my all time favorite couples! I was so excited for Deflected, but I was not prepared for how much I would love it! You need to read every book in the Texas Mutiny series to truly understand how perfectly amazing this book is. This was the perfect follow-up to Goalie! The Walmart scene had me sobbing - it was so perfect to see that from Tiffany's POV. BEAUTIFUL! FIVE HUGE STARS!!
December 28, 2018
When I saw the cover of Groupie, the first book that features Rowan and Tiffany as the main characters, I knew I had to read it because I had to find out if she could actually make Tiffany someone to root for. She did and I'm so glad that M. E. Carter decided to end the series with an update on one of my favorite couples. It's nice to see pregnancy in a book not depicted as all glowing and perfect and shows the realities of what it can be for some women. This book is honest, emotional, sweet, and the perfect end to the Texas Mutiny series (even though I would totally take more!)
January 22, 2019
This author had a mission with this series, make me cry and cry and oh! Did I say cry?
This author totally nailed it with the story of Tiffany in Groupie, I learned to love her and fall in love with Rowen.
I love this book and I was so sad because she said it was the final, this series totally owned me and it was everything. This author just gave us her best work, but I know that more books are coming.
This one the mix of my passions, books and football.
This author totally nailed it with the story of Tiffany in Groupie, I learned to love her and fall in love with Rowen.
I love this book and I was so sad because she said it was the final, this series totally owned me and it was everything. This author just gave us her best work, but I know that more books are coming.
This one the mix of my passions, books and football.
July 7, 2021
Deflected: Rowen and Tiffany
Lots of pregnancy and childbirth in this story, in case that matters to anyone. It's a lovely story, with much more content than just the baby stuff, but if you're sensitive to the topic, this might not be the book for you.
Loved seeing how Rowen's and Tiffany's lives had continued since Groupie. Appreciated that the theme of forgiveness continued into this story. Would like to think these characters are still happy and doing well.
Lots of pregnancy and childbirth in this story, in case that matters to anyone. It's a lovely story, with much more content than just the baby stuff, but if you're sensitive to the topic, this might not be the book for you.
Loved seeing how Rowen's and Tiffany's lives had continued since Groupie. Appreciated that the theme of forgiveness continued into this story. Would like to think these characters are still happy and doing well.
December 24, 2018
The Texas Mutiny series has come full circle and this was the perfect book to give all of our favorite characters a proper send off.
Rowen and Tiffany are as amazing as ever, we get a few glimpses of our other favorite Texas Mutiny characters, and we get to watch Tiffany and Rowen navigate the waters of a new marriage and impending parenthood.
ME Carter NAILED IT!
Rowen and Tiffany are as amazing as ever, we get a few glimpses of our other favorite Texas Mutiny characters, and we get to watch Tiffany and Rowen navigate the waters of a new marriage and impending parenthood.
ME Carter NAILED IT!
November 22, 2019
I loved this whole series. I was so happy to see a follow up book to Rowen and Tiffany’s story in Groupie. This book follows a very real path for some of us who’ve become parents. I love how this author doesn’t shy away from the real-life situations. So happy to have read this whole series. I’m looking forward to reading it again!
March 22, 2022
I loved Tiffani and Rowen. This continuation of their story and how they handle their new life together. Rowen is still as protective as ever and as life starts to become real as a married couple we see how the stress of it all really affects them.
A great addition to the series and I could read stories of these two forever.
A great addition to the series and I could read stories of these two forever.
October 7, 2019
I just love all the growth Tiffany made and how she and Rowen are living their new life. I also loved reading Tiffany and Rowen POV with Santos. This book focus on all the life changing events in a couples life. Loved this book!!!
December 19, 2018
I love these two so much!
Full review to come soon.
Full review to come soon.
December 29, 2018
Great conclusion to the Texas Mutiny series. I love Tiffany and Rowan. Love Rowan's parents - who wouldn't want in-laws like this! Highly recommend
January 7, 2019
review to come
January 12, 2019
It was great spending more time with Rowen and Tiffany.
January 29, 2019
I love the Texas Mutiny series. Groupie was probably my favorite from that series and I loved getting to revisit Rowen and Tiffany. This was a great continuation of their story.
February 28, 2019
Way less angst than the others in the series. I loved following Tiffany's growth throughout the series. Good ending!
June 11, 2019
I loved this book for Tiffany and Rowen! They’ve really grown as a couple in such a short time! I loved the dynamic between them and Ryan and Denise! A great ending to this series!,
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