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Face-Off Legacy/Campus Kings #6
Defending Donovan
He’ll do anything to win her heart…
The girl of my dreams doesn’t think I’m capable of love. We start as friends, but to get the benefits, there’s one catch…
I have to make her fall in love with me first.
From the second our lives intertwined, I knew Taylor is the girl for me. I just have to show her there’s more to Drake Donovan than a big stick.
The girl of my dreams doesn’t think I’m capable of love. We start as friends, but to get the benefits, there’s one catch…
I have to make her fall in love with me first.
From the second our lives intertwined, I knew Taylor is the girl for me. I just have to show her there’s more to Drake Donovan than a big stick.
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Jillian Quinn
62 books1,084 followersJillian Quinn is an international bestselling author of contemporary romance. Her books are light and funny but also on the steamy side. So, don’t be surprised if you have to fan yourself with your Kindle.
As a lover of coffee and a collector of book boyfriends, you can find Jillian most days, thinking about her next romance novel as she pours another cup.
For more information about Jillian and to get a free novella, visit JillianQuinnBooks.com.
As a lover of coffee and a collector of book boyfriends, you can find Jillian most days, thinking about her next romance novel as she pours another cup.
For more information about Jillian and to get a free novella, visit JillianQuinnBooks.com.
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July 9, 2019
I was so excited to read Drake & Taylor’s story and I was hooked from page one. Taylor & Drake have an instant connection that they can’t deny and I loved reading them falling for each other. Their ending was absolutely perfect. I love this series and every character and I hate too see it end. Truly an amazing series that if you love an amazing hockey romance book, then this is a must read.
I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
July 7, 2019
I’m sad that the Face Off Legacy series has come to an end. But I couldn’t have asked for a better book to end the series on. Drake and Taylor have appeared in all the previous books so it was great to finally read their story. Drake epitomizes the term gentle giant. He is a big man and could certainly use that to his advantage in any situation, but he is an absolute gentleman. Sure he likes to send certain types of photos, but when you read his back story it kinda makes sense. Well until it took on a life of its own!!
Jillian once again has proven why she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read whatever her next book will be.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
Jillian once again has proven why she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read whatever her next book will be.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
December 19, 2020
OMG......this was my favorite story of all!! I floved Drake & Taylor!! So worth the wait for Drake’s story!!
July 4, 2019
I love the guys and and their women and kids
Need more
Loved Drake and Taylor's
Intense emotional beautiful innocent love story
Need more
Loved Drake and Taylor's
Intense emotional beautiful innocent love story
March 15, 2020
I can always count on Jillian to give me a good book to read. I have been a fan of Jillian Quinn for years beginning with the face off series. The spin off series has been a great addition. I think there was so much potential between Drake and Taylor that wasn't explored. The book felt very rushed and there was no relationship development. One second the two main characters dont get along and two seconds later they have a full blown successful relationship. We were missing the build up and development of the relationship. There was little conflict and we weren't able to experience the little conflict there was since it was retold after the fact by one of the characters instead of writing about it and letting the reader experience it. There weren't enough pages in this book to span almost a year in length which made every aspect feel very rushed. I look forward to Jillian's next book!
July 11, 2019
This is book #6 in the Face-Off Series. Each book can be read as a stand alone. Although, if you have the back story knowledge of the other books that would be great.
In this book we have, Drake Donovan, his mom and sister are famous authors and his father was once a NHL Pro athlete. His parent's both come from money, he's use to the butler / cook in the house. Drake is a monster size man, just about 7'0 tall, and he is the goal tender on the SU Hockey Team, nothing ever gets by him. Drake has always sent out "Dick Pictures" to the girls on SU Campus! He says there are always new girls to see his pictures. He doesn't seem to care about sending out pictures of his junk to girls. Except when Taylor see's it by mistake right in front of him.
Taylor is Bex's roommate and best friend. Taylor is also on the basketball team with Bex. Both are about 5'10", so, they aren't short by any means. But, Drake still towers over her. Taylor likes Drake and always looks at him. But, when they start talking one night, Taylor realizes there is more to Drake then meets they eye. Taylor and Drake agree to 'see' each other in private, but, remain 'frienamies' out on campus.
Taylor's basketball teammates find out she's dating Drake, and they begin hitting her, fowling her on purpose and not being good sportswomen on the court. This is why Taylor didn't want to have anyone know they were dating.
I did receive a free ARC copy f this book from Booksprouts. I am freely leaving an honest review.
In this book we have, Drake Donovan, his mom and sister are famous authors and his father was once a NHL Pro athlete. His parent's both come from money, he's use to the butler / cook in the house. Drake is a monster size man, just about 7'0 tall, and he is the goal tender on the SU Hockey Team, nothing ever gets by him. Drake has always sent out "Dick Pictures" to the girls on SU Campus! He says there are always new girls to see his pictures. He doesn't seem to care about sending out pictures of his junk to girls. Except when Taylor see's it by mistake right in front of him.
Taylor is Bex's roommate and best friend. Taylor is also on the basketball team with Bex. Both are about 5'10", so, they aren't short by any means. But, Drake still towers over her. Taylor likes Drake and always looks at him. But, when they start talking one night, Taylor realizes there is more to Drake then meets they eye. Taylor and Drake agree to 'see' each other in private, but, remain 'frienamies' out on campus.
Taylor's basketball teammates find out she's dating Drake, and they begin hitting her, fowling her on purpose and not being good sportswomen on the court. This is why Taylor didn't want to have anyone know they were dating.
I did receive a free ARC copy f this book from Booksprouts. I am freely leaving an honest review.
July 5, 2019
This is the sixth, and final book in the Face Off Legacy series of books. This series centers around the college age sons of the NHL players in the Face Off series, and are relayed in a parallel time frame from the perspective of a different couple. This book centers around Drake Donovan and Taylor Bradshaw. Drake is the Hockey team’s goalie, is seven feet of pure muscle. He is big all over, and half the girls on campus want a picture of not-so-little Drake and Drake is happy to oblige. Taylor assumes that Drake is a typical playboy jock, and doesn’t want much to do with him. Taylor eventually agrees to see him, but let’s him know that she will only be intimate with him if they are in love. Taylor and Drake are really likable characters and their relationship is enjoyable. This book had a lot of warmth and was a nice way to end the series.
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.
July 9, 2019
What an outstanding finish to an amazing series. I absolutely could not get enough of these boy's. This is Drake and Taylor's story that started off with a certain pic. Jillian has once again done an outstanding job and why she's one of my favorite author's.
Drake is the goalie for the Strickland Senators Hockey team who is known for sending a certain pic of a certain body part and he's secretly has a thing for Taylor she doesn't know it yet, but she's going to be mine soon.
Taylor play's basketball for Strickland just like her best friend Bex who's dad is the head coach for the Hockey team and she's been warned that she's not to date his hockey player's, but then when has that stopped anyone.
This is absolutely a must read if you've been reading the series you won't want to miss this one, but if you haven't you need to grab the 1st book and catch up. I can't wait to read what she has coming next.
Drake is the goalie for the Strickland Senators Hockey team who is known for sending a certain pic of a certain body part and he's secretly has a thing for Taylor she doesn't know it yet, but she's going to be mine soon.
Taylor play's basketball for Strickland just like her best friend Bex who's dad is the head coach for the Hockey team and she's been warned that she's not to date his hockey player's, but then when has that stopped anyone.
This is absolutely a must read if you've been reading the series you won't want to miss this one, but if you haven't you need to grab the 1st book and catch up. I can't wait to read what she has coming next.
July 22, 2019
Down with Drake!
There is always a surprise in store for the reader in each of the stories in the Face-Off Legacy series. Drake is certainly no exception to this and has perhaps the biggest (literally and figuratively!) surprise of them all.
Drake has one of the biggest personalities in the group and with him sending out photos of his big assest to almost every girl who asks for it, it's no wonder Taylor does not want anything to do with him. But one night where secrets are spilled and we see a different persona to this big guy. Seeing him in a different light, the nickname that Taylor gave him is so fitting.
With all the jealousy and rumours hounding them constantly, the road to their happily ever after will not be an easy one. How they navigate through all of this will make you fall in love with Drake and Taylor. Now Drake has temporarily replaced Jaime as my favorite son of the Face-Off dads!
There is always a surprise in store for the reader in each of the stories in the Face-Off Legacy series. Drake is certainly no exception to this and has perhaps the biggest (literally and figuratively!) surprise of them all.
Drake has one of the biggest personalities in the group and with him sending out photos of his big assest to almost every girl who asks for it, it's no wonder Taylor does not want anything to do with him. But one night where secrets are spilled and we see a different persona to this big guy. Seeing him in a different light, the nickname that Taylor gave him is so fitting.
With all the jealousy and rumours hounding them constantly, the road to their happily ever after will not be an easy one. How they navigate through all of this will make you fall in love with Drake and Taylor. Now Drake has temporarily replaced Jaime as my favorite son of the Face-Off dads!
July 5, 2019
Another great addition to this series. Drake is sexy, cocky and every woman wants him except Taylor, she wants nothing to do with him, she knows of his reputation with the ladies. Taylor is besties with the coach’s daughter Bex, and she is dating one of the players herself and when she tags along, Taylor finds herself in close proximity of Drake and she’s the one person he wants bad enough and will do anything to get her. There’s one little catch a challenge that in order for her to be with the cocky, smug and extremely hot hockey player he has to earn it, make her fall in love with him or all bets are off. Only Taylor doesn’t realize how determined Drake is and she just lose more than her innocence.
July 8, 2019
3.5-4 stars
I have enjoyed this face off legacy series and I was really looking forward to Drake. The hints and references to him through the other books had me intrigued as to what his story would be..... and I did enjoy it... But I felt it was quite rushed and there was a lot about Preston and Bex story rather than the build up of Taylor and Drake’s. I didn’t feel like we had been introduced properly to both characters before they were an item. I did like the real Drake very much and Taylor was a nice character although I would have liked to see more of the witty sassy girl he kept saying she was.
Worth a read to finish the series and it is a quick one.
I received an arc from the author via booksprout and have chosen to leave a review.
I have enjoyed this face off legacy series and I was really looking forward to Drake. The hints and references to him through the other books had me intrigued as to what his story would be..... and I did enjoy it... But I felt it was quite rushed and there was a lot about Preston and Bex story rather than the build up of Taylor and Drake’s. I didn’t feel like we had been introduced properly to both characters before they were an item. I did like the real Drake very much and Taylor was a nice character although I would have liked to see more of the witty sassy girl he kept saying she was.
Worth a read to finish the series and it is a quick one.
I received an arc from the author via booksprout and have chosen to leave a review.
September 23, 2019
I loved it
I was really looking forward to Drake and Taylor's book. It is kind of a dislike to love kind of story and an example of how rumors can get out of control on a college campus and somebody who is not sleeping around can get labeled as a man whose. Drake was the goalie for the S. University hockey team and as big as a wall. Taylor was a member of the woman's basketball team and attracted to him but since he had such a slutty rep, she was determined to stay away from him, but her best friend was after the captain of the hockey team so Taylor and Drake kept getting thrown together by association. Will they ever get past Drake's reputation, to find out how they really feel about each other.
I don't want the series to be over!! Wahh!!
I was really looking forward to Drake and Taylor's book. It is kind of a dislike to love kind of story and an example of how rumors can get out of control on a college campus and somebody who is not sleeping around can get labeled as a man whose. Drake was the goalie for the S. University hockey team and as big as a wall. Taylor was a member of the woman's basketball team and attracted to him but since he had such a slutty rep, she was determined to stay away from him, but her best friend was after the captain of the hockey team so Taylor and Drake kept getting thrown together by association. Will they ever get past Drake's reputation, to find out how they really feel about each other.
I don't want the series to be over!! Wahh!!
July 9, 2019
Drake story was so cute. Taylor and Drake chemistry was hot and came across as realistic. What I really loved about this story was the flashbacks. I loved how we saw everyone else is story through Taylor and Drake's eyes.
I really enjoyed Drakes secret twist totally didn't see that coming.
I loved the ending it was beautiful way to wrap up this series.
I would have loved more of Drake's mom and sister and of course more of the other couples in this series and that's what kept me from giving this book a full five star review.
Overall a wonderful sports romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really enjoyed Drakes secret twist totally didn't see that coming.
I loved the ending it was beautiful way to wrap up this series.
I would have loved more of Drake's mom and sister and of course more of the other couples in this series and that's what kept me from giving this book a full five star review.
Overall a wonderful sports romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 11, 2019
Defending Donovan is book 6 and the final book in the Face Off Legacy series written by the talented Jillian Quinn. I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy of this book via Booksprout. Defending Donovan is a full-length standalone novel that can be read in any order, complete with hot hockey players, plenty of laughs, and a HEA. Scroll up to get your copy today! In this book the story is about Drake Donovan and Taylor Bradshaw. The plot is full of drama, hot chemistry, sexy hockey players and sassy ladies, humor, banter, secrets, lots of emotions and a wonderful sport romance. A must read!Highly recommend for Hockey romance novel fans!
July 18, 2019
What a fun read! I’ve been waiting for Donovan’s story for a while, and this book did not disappoint. Part of a series but can be read as a stand alone. Taylor is annoyed and intrigued by Donovan at the start of their senior year in college. Donovan has a huge heart under his hockey goalie uniform, but it takes Taylor some time to decide he can be her gentle giant. Steamy and loving. A good book.
I am voluntarily reviewing this book after receiving an early copy, but I purchased this ebook of my own, also.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I am voluntarily reviewing this book after receiving an early copy, but I purchased this ebook of my own, also.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 7, 2019
I loved this book so much. A fun story line is paired with a charming, swoon worthy, gentle giant of a hero and a sassy, smart and spunky heroine that knows her own worth. Drake and Taylor were so perfect for each other. Their chemistry was off the charts and I thought that they generated enough sparks to light up the night sky. Humor, drama, emotion and steam are woven throughout the book and will keep you engaged as this wonderful romance unfolds. An absolutely delightful read! This is my freely postied a frank review.
July 8, 2019
Great ending to Face Off Legacy series, OMG loved Donovan and Taylor story from start to finish. They both have an instant connection towards each dont no why they keep been draw towards each other, Taylor knows Drake has a reputation of been a big flirt plus he likes to send Pics of his BIG D**K, But he has secret know ones not even his team mates that are like family. They had great banter back and forth. There chemistry is off the charts. Want to no more well you just have to grab it on release day. A must read, I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout. Loved it Jillian
July 11, 2019
Great addition to the series!
This is the latest (last?) book in the Face Off Legacy series featuring the sons (and their teammates) of the men of the Face Off series finding love while leading their college hockey team to success. Taylor and Drake were a wonderful couple and perfect for each other. While characters from the other books in the series pop up you don’t have to have read them to enjoy this book. However, all the stories are so wonderful you will want read them all. I can’t wait for more!
This is the latest (last?) book in the Face Off Legacy series featuring the sons (and their teammates) of the men of the Face Off series finding love while leading their college hockey team to success. Taylor and Drake were a wonderful couple and perfect for each other. While characters from the other books in the series pop up you don’t have to have read them to enjoy this book. However, all the stories are so wonderful you will want read them all. I can’t wait for more!
July 13, 2019
Great Story !! Loved Drake & Taylor ! Drake Donovan, 7 ft tall, solid muscle. He is the goalie for the Strickland Senators hockey team. He would love to have Taylor Bradshaw. She's 5'10, plays on the basketball team. Taylor told Drake he wasn't getting a chance at her V-Card. Until he made her fall in love with him. Great storyline filled with plenty of humor, steam, love, twists and turns that kept me reading to the happily ever after. Drake and Taylor had great chemistry ! I read this free book through foolproof and have my honest opinion. I also purchased a copy for my collection. 💖🐧💋
July 16, 2019
YASSS!! SO GOOD!!!!
Drake and Taylor are the perfect couple to close out the Face-Off Legacy series! Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes, and this one doesn't disappoint. Taylor tries her hardest to resist her attraction to Drake - but once he reveals his secret to her, she gives up the fight, and gives him a chance to prove that he's more than everyone thinks. Vulnerability can be sexy, and Jillian Quinn does it right!! Sweet, steamy, humorous and a HEA - what more could a reader need?? Highly recommend the entire Face-Off and Face-Off Legacy series!!
Drake and Taylor are the perfect couple to close out the Face-Off Legacy series! Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes, and this one doesn't disappoint. Taylor tries her hardest to resist her attraction to Drake - but once he reveals his secret to her, she gives up the fight, and gives him a chance to prove that he's more than everyone thinks. Vulnerability can be sexy, and Jillian Quinn does it right!! Sweet, steamy, humorous and a HEA - what more could a reader need?? Highly recommend the entire Face-Off and Face-Off Legacy series!!
July 8, 2019
This book makes you feel like you just scored the winning goal. The highs and lows of the characters are expertly portrayed. You can easily visualize the scenes as if you stared in them. The characters have massive amounts of chemistry. I could read about them forever. An excellent addition to this addictive series. A must read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 8, 2019
Wow! Just freaking WOW!!!
Drake Donovan is my absolute favorite! I loved this entire series but Drake, swoon worthy hotness. 😍 I never would have guessed his secret, especially as the king of D pics. Lol. Taylor is perfect for him and their connection was awesome. As always, Jillian Quinn did a fantastic job giving us a well written story with humor, drama, action and, of course, steam! Drake and Taylor have a beautiful relationship and I did not want their story to end.
Drake Donovan is my absolute favorite! I loved this entire series but Drake, swoon worthy hotness. 😍 I never would have guessed his secret, especially as the king of D pics. Lol. Taylor is perfect for him and their connection was awesome. As always, Jillian Quinn did a fantastic job giving us a well written story with humor, drama, action and, of course, steam! Drake and Taylor have a beautiful relationship and I did not want their story to end.
July 11, 2019
Great end to the series!
Can be read as a standalone but there are so many little subplots that are fleshed out in the other books that reading at least the others in the Legacy series is helpful. Like the other books, this one is told in dual POV. There are a few hot sexy scenes and some humor. Everything is wrapped up by the end. Can’t wait to revisit the original Face-Off series/characters.
Can be read as a standalone but there are so many little subplots that are fleshed out in the other books that reading at least the others in the Legacy series is helpful. Like the other books, this one is told in dual POV. There are a few hot sexy scenes and some humor. Everything is wrapped up by the end. Can’t wait to revisit the original Face-Off series/characters.
July 15, 2019
Defending Donovan
This was one of the best stories by Jillian I have read in awhile. I missed it before. It was funny, sexy, hot and I loved the characters in this one. Donovan was such a big guy no one would mess with him but he also had a bad reputation. Taylor wasn’t going to put up with any crap, and that’s what he needed. It was a sweet story and I was glad that in the end they came together after 5 yrs, still going strong and married, with a baby on the way.
This was one of the best stories by Jillian I have read in awhile. I missed it before. It was funny, sexy, hot and I loved the characters in this one. Donovan was such a big guy no one would mess with him but he also had a bad reputation. Taylor wasn’t going to put up with any crap, and that’s what he needed. It was a sweet story and I was glad that in the end they came together after 5 yrs, still going strong and married, with a baby on the way.
July 15, 2019
Donovan and Taylor's story is crazy and fun
Donovan is a wild child of is he. He hides his secret well. Taylor believed what she hears about him. They are opposites that are attracted to each other. Love finding out about the real Donovan and seeing the change in the two of them. All their friends are so fun in this book. Love all of them. This book is a fun, crazy emotional book.
Donovan is a wild child of is he. He hides his secret well. Taylor believed what she hears about him. They are opposites that are attracted to each other. Love finding out about the real Donovan and seeing the change in the two of them. All their friends are so fun in this book. Love all of them. This book is a fun, crazy emotional book.
September 15, 2021
I really wanted to like these…..
I really wanted to like these because I enjoyed the parent books but the concept just didn’t work for me. I finished each book feeling like the timeline was rushed and something was missing. I noticed that each book added new details to previous characters so I was hoping that by the last book some of the small details would be handled but that didn’t happen.
I really wanted to like these because I enjoyed the parent books but the concept just didn’t work for me. I finished each book feeling like the timeline was rushed and something was missing. I noticed that each book added new details to previous characters so I was hoping that by the last book some of the small details would be handled but that didn’t happen.
July 5, 2019
This is my favorite of the series.. Drake Donovan, the goaltender has a bad reputation on campus but he only wants Taylor Bradshaw. Taylor thinks Drake is hot but his reputation is horrible and well she has never been with a guy so she is not going there with him. As secrets are revealed and feelings go stronger, can these two actually find themselves in a relationship?
July 6, 2019
From the first page to the last, I was consumed by Drake & Taylor’s story. I love this series.
Drake & Taylor’s journey wasn’t an easy one, but worth it. I loved the chemistry & banter between Drake & Taylor.
Nobody writes better Hockey romance than Jillian Quinn & I cant wait to see what she comes up with next!
I voluntarily reviewed this book.
Drake & Taylor’s journey wasn’t an easy one, but worth it. I loved the chemistry & banter between Drake & Taylor.
Nobody writes better Hockey romance than Jillian Quinn & I cant wait to see what she comes up with next!
I voluntarily reviewed this book.
July 8, 2019
I think this was my favorite book in the entire series.
Not a true enemies-to-lovers romance, but Taylor really didn't like Drake in the beginning because of his reputation on campus. But there is something that draws these two together and the author does a great job of building their relationship on trust, communication and honesty.
Great read!
Not a true enemies-to-lovers romance, but Taylor really didn't like Drake in the beginning because of his reputation on campus. But there is something that draws these two together and the author does a great job of building their relationship on trust, communication and honesty.
Great read!
July 10, 2019
The best way to end a series
I am so full of emotion right now with this being the end of the series. What a way to go out. We have spent the entire series with a certain impression of Drake Donovan and boy were we wrong. Their story is sweet sexy and full of monster cock! Relive your favorite Strick U moments as we say goodbye to our face-off legacy friends!
I am so full of emotion right now with this being the end of the series. What a way to go out. We have spent the entire series with a certain impression of Drake Donovan and boy were we wrong. Their story is sweet sexy and full of monster cock! Relive your favorite Strick U moments as we say goodbye to our face-off legacy friends!
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