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The Long Shot
Talented golfer Morgan Spencer has never won a major but it’s so close she can taste it—no thanks to her sexist father, a golfing legend who won’t even give her the time of day.
Television producer Adrienne Wyatt has thrown herself into her career after her lover left her a year ago. She has a brilliant new plan: a documentary featuring Morgan’s rise and rise, capitalizing on the young woman’s star appeal.
The main problem is that the reserved golfer treats Adrienne’s plan like an invasion of privacy. The other issue is her growing feelings for the irritatingly attractive woman—an unprofessional lapse that would get her ridiculed by her peers if anyone found out.
When things come to a chaotic head, as fierce desires, risked careers, age differences, and dreams all come into play, what will win?
A slow-burning lesbian sport romance about taking a chance with your heart.
Themes: golf · slow burn · TV producer
93,000 words
Television producer Adrienne Wyatt has thrown herself into her career after her lover left her a year ago. She has a brilliant new plan: a documentary featuring Morgan’s rise and rise, capitalizing on the young woman’s star appeal.
The main problem is that the reserved golfer treats Adrienne’s plan like an invasion of privacy. The other issue is her growing feelings for the irritatingly attractive woman—an unprofessional lapse that would get her ridiculed by her peers if anyone found out.
When things come to a chaotic head, as fierce desires, risked careers, age differences, and dreams all come into play, what will win?
A slow-burning lesbian sport romance about taking a chance with your heart.
Themes: golf · slow burn · TV producer
93,000 words
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First published September 4, 2019
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About the author
A.L. Brooks
23 books327 followersA.L. Brooks was born in the UK but currently resides in Frankfurt, Germany, and over the years she has lived in places as far afield as Aberdeen and Australia. She works 9–5 in corporate financial systems and her dream is to take early retirement. Like, tomorrow, please. She loves her gym membership, and is very grateful for it as she also loves dark chocolate. She enjoys drinking good wine and craft beer, trying out new recipes to cook, and learning German. Travelling around the world and reading lots and lots (and lots) of books are also things that fight for time with her writing. Yep, she really needs that early retirement.
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August 16, 2019
3.50 Stars. I thought this was a sold sports romance. I am a huge sports fan but I hate golf. I would rather watch fishing, ping pong, or heck I’d even rather watch synchronize swimming over golf. Luckily, my hatred for golf did not affect my enjoyment of this book. Like singles tennis, golf not being a team sport actually makes it a good sport for a book. Since everything is up to one person (your main character) there is that pressure and some excitement that works well for readers. Therefore you don’t have to be a golf fan to still enjoy this read.
This is an age-gap romance between a pro golf player and a sports film maker. The age-gap is pretty big, just under 20 years, but you don’t really notice it except for when it is a topic of conversation. I did think the line “But there’s an age gap” happened way too many times. I get it, but how many times does that have to be an excuse? It was repeated too much by too many characters and started to be annoying. But in all fairness to Brooks this seems to happen a lot in almost any lesfic age gap book lately.
While I did enjoy this book, I think the main reason I can’t go higher than a 3.5 rating is that it was too predictable. I just saw everything coming from when the main would lose a game or win to what the big conflict moment would be about. It was just so obvious that I found myself wanting to skim (I didn’t but I wanted to) because I knew what was going to happen and I just wanted to move on to the next plot point.
A lot of people really enjoyed this book and as a huge sports fan I think I’m a little salty that I didn’t love this book too. I do want to make clear that even with the book being very predictable, it is still a good read. The mains are likeable, the romance is sweet, and even the golf parts are much, much better than expected. Even with my issues I would still recommend this book because I believe most readers will enjoy it. Just be prepared for a more laid back sport romance without really big wow moments.
An ARC was given to me for a honest review.
This is an age-gap romance between a pro golf player and a sports film maker. The age-gap is pretty big, just under 20 years, but you don’t really notice it except for when it is a topic of conversation. I did think the line “But there’s an age gap” happened way too many times. I get it, but how many times does that have to be an excuse? It was repeated too much by too many characters and started to be annoying. But in all fairness to Brooks this seems to happen a lot in almost any lesfic age gap book lately.
While I did enjoy this book, I think the main reason I can’t go higher than a 3.5 rating is that it was too predictable. I just saw everything coming from when the main would lose a game or win to what the big conflict moment would be about. It was just so obvious that I found myself wanting to skim (I didn’t but I wanted to) because I knew what was going to happen and I just wanted to move on to the next plot point.
A lot of people really enjoyed this book and as a huge sports fan I think I’m a little salty that I didn’t love this book too. I do want to make clear that even with the book being very predictable, it is still a good read. The mains are likeable, the romance is sweet, and even the golf parts are much, much better than expected. Even with my issues I would still recommend this book because I believe most readers will enjoy it. Just be prepared for a more laid back sport romance without really big wow moments.
An ARC was given to me for a honest review.
August 3, 2019
Loved every single second of reading this book! What’s even more surprising is the fact that I really don’t like Golf and I still thoroughly enjoyed it!
Both MCs are great and the supporting characters are amazing and the storyline was just pure entertainment!
Some books are so good that I feel my review won’t do it justice! So yeah, I just totally recommend this one, go for it and ENJOY :)
P.s: i got a crush on both MCs, yep not one but BOTH! (Oh, and a mini crush on the best friend who’s just a hilarious bad ass)
“I received an ARC for an honest review”
Both MCs are great and the supporting characters are amazing and the storyline was just pure entertainment!
Some books are so good that I feel my review won’t do it justice! So yeah, I just totally recommend this one, go for it and ENJOY :)
P.s: i got a crush on both MCs, yep not one but BOTH! (Oh, and a mini crush on the best friend who’s just a hilarious bad ass)
“I received an ARC for an honest review”
June 7, 2020
Golf isn’t my kind of sport and therefore I don’t know much about it, nonetheless, a story set in this world was very much intriguing. That I liked a few other books from this author didn’t hurt either.
TV producer Adrienne Wyatt, 49, needs a face in the main focus for her documentary about the women’s golf sport. Pro golfer Morgan Spencer, 31 is on the brink to win her first major and would be the perfect addition to the film. But she’s a very private person and for her, being in the spotlight of the filming crew is more like an intrusion in her life. But soon, there is more on the line that just the documentary. I fell in love with both MCs, now I totally understand my friend Corporate Slave with her crush on both women.
Even though it was an age-gap romance, it wasn’t all the dominant theme all the time, it was handled very balanced. I very much like the writing style which includes good dialogues and humor and the pace was perfect. The romance is beautiful and the secondary characters are extremely well developed and amazing too. Especially Charlie, Morgan’s best friend which is just a badass woman herself. But also Jenny and Morgan’s mother are great characters. The storyline is absolutely entertaining, some drama and bitching competitors and journalists included. I have to say, despite there isn’t that much golfing going on, I had to google some of the golf terms. But it shouldn’t stop anybody to read this wonderful and enjoying romance.
Recommended to everybody who likes a very good sports romance, even if you don’t like golf.
My rating 4.5 stars
Many thanks to Ylva Publishing for receiving an ARC.
TV producer Adrienne Wyatt, 49, needs a face in the main focus for her documentary about the women’s golf sport. Pro golfer Morgan Spencer, 31 is on the brink to win her first major and would be the perfect addition to the film. But she’s a very private person and for her, being in the spotlight of the filming crew is more like an intrusion in her life. But soon, there is more on the line that just the documentary. I fell in love with both MCs, now I totally understand my friend Corporate Slave with her crush on both women.
Even though it was an age-gap romance, it wasn’t all the dominant theme all the time, it was handled very balanced. I very much like the writing style which includes good dialogues and humor and the pace was perfect. The romance is beautiful and the secondary characters are extremely well developed and amazing too. Especially Charlie, Morgan’s best friend which is just a badass woman herself. But also Jenny and Morgan’s mother are great characters. The storyline is absolutely entertaining, some drama and bitching competitors and journalists included. I have to say, despite there isn’t that much golfing going on, I had to google some of the golf terms. But it shouldn’t stop anybody to read this wonderful and enjoying romance.
Recommended to everybody who likes a very good sports romance, even if you don’t like golf.
My rating 4.5 stars
Many thanks to Ylva Publishing for receiving an ARC.
September 25, 2019
This novel surprised me. I’m not a fan of golf because I find it’s a little like watching paint dry. However, this dried into a great picture. Adrienne Wyatt is producing a documentary on women’s professional golf when she’s told she will be featuring Morgan Spencer, an up and coming golfer who hasn’t won her first major yet. Morgan is considered emotionless by the press but her focus is golf and she does interviews under sufferance. She doesn’t want to be involved in the documentary but her manager pushes her into it.
There is a lot of golf in the novel but the politics and interpersonal relationships that are brought into the story made it really engaging. Both characters are well-rounded and their attraction for each other is palpable. Morgan’s relationship with her father added an extra tension and gave me someone to shout at. I also liked that the dynamic between Morgan’s mother and father was explored a little bit.
The differing points of view of the secondary characters gave the story an interesting direction from the norm. This is a great read with loads of chemistry and would probably be even better if you like golf.
Book received from Ylva Publishing for an honest review.
There is a lot of golf in the novel but the politics and interpersonal relationships that are brought into the story made it really engaging. Both characters are well-rounded and their attraction for each other is palpable. Morgan’s relationship with her father added an extra tension and gave me someone to shout at. I also liked that the dynamic between Morgan’s mother and father was explored a little bit.
The differing points of view of the secondary characters gave the story an interesting direction from the norm. This is a great read with loads of chemistry and would probably be even better if you like golf.
Book received from Ylva Publishing for an honest review.
August 2, 2019
When I heard that A. L. Brooks was going to release a book about women's professional golf, I was intrigued even though I have zero knowledge about the sport except if you wanna count my Wii experience with it! Well, at least I was familiar with a few golf terms, i.e. birdie, par, bogey, fairway, the usual basics. Anyway, "The Long Shot" was a delightful read for me. I never read any golf-related lesbian romance before this so it was a delightful as much as an educational read for me. As usual, Brooks crafted a compelling age-gap, slow-burn love story with the professional golf environment as the backdrop.
Firstly, I was glad that Brooks constructed the story with a dual-POV, 3rd person narrative, because I found both MCs fascinating to explore. Plus, telling the story from both sides allowed me to explore both of their personal relationships with other characters. Brooks' innate skill in creating intriguing secondary characters and developing a natural rapport with the MCs was always a source of additional enjoyment for me when I read her stories. No exception here. I loved Adrienne's character, first of all, because she had this air of sophistication but grace in her personality with a touch of humour, her adorable, totally unwarranted self-deprecating awareness of herself. I enjoyed all her scenes with Jenny, her bubbly, hyperactive, Morgan-smitten assistant-cum-protègè. The sharp contrast that Brooks' deftly defined in their personalities made their rapport and camaraderie all the more captivating and utter fun to read about! And just wait 'til you read about Adrienne and Morgan's mum later on in the book! Brooks' subtle depiction of their encounters and interactions was written with adoring effect that captured their natural solidarity with each other.
On the other hand, Morgan was described ever-so effectively as this "lost puppy" who was missing something in her life. I had such a blast reading her scenes with her BFF, Charlie! Charlie was a riot, I absolutely loved her unconditional support and love for her best mate in anything and everything but never failed to give her the most brutal and harsh reality check when needed. That's the epitome of a best mate, innit? With Brooks' seamless portrayal of these characters, I felt like I knew them.
Full commentary here.... In Bugs' Own Words
**I was given, with much thanks and appreciation, an ARC of this book, by Ylva in return for an honest review.
Firstly, I was glad that Brooks constructed the story with a dual-POV, 3rd person narrative, because I found both MCs fascinating to explore. Plus, telling the story from both sides allowed me to explore both of their personal relationships with other characters. Brooks' innate skill in creating intriguing secondary characters and developing a natural rapport with the MCs was always a source of additional enjoyment for me when I read her stories. No exception here. I loved Adrienne's character, first of all, because she had this air of sophistication but grace in her personality with a touch of humour, her adorable, totally unwarranted self-deprecating awareness of herself. I enjoyed all her scenes with Jenny, her bubbly, hyperactive, Morgan-smitten assistant-cum-protègè. The sharp contrast that Brooks' deftly defined in their personalities made their rapport and camaraderie all the more captivating and utter fun to read about! And just wait 'til you read about Adrienne and Morgan's mum later on in the book! Brooks' subtle depiction of their encounters and interactions was written with adoring effect that captured their natural solidarity with each other.
On the other hand, Morgan was described ever-so effectively as this "lost puppy" who was missing something in her life. I had such a blast reading her scenes with her BFF, Charlie! Charlie was a riot, I absolutely loved her unconditional support and love for her best mate in anything and everything but never failed to give her the most brutal and harsh reality check when needed. That's the epitome of a best mate, innit? With Brooks' seamless portrayal of these characters, I felt like I knew them.
Full commentary here.... In Bugs' Own Words
**I was given, with much thanks and appreciation, an ARC of this book, by Ylva in return for an honest review.
August 15, 2019
Morgan is a professional golfer that can't quite win the big one. Adirenne is a TV producer that finds herself involved in documenting Morgan's life as she attempts to win a major.
This was an average romance with the game of golf as the setting. I liked Morgan and Adrienne enough. There were some side characters that were important to drive plot but weren't very fleshed out otherwise.
Attraction and feelings happened quickly. I would have liked a little bit more conflict between them. All of the challenges they faced were resolved quickly and without consequence.
This was best when the main characters actually spent time together.
I recommend this to those who like romance, age gap, sports, golf, and people who scream 'Get in the hole!
I received an ARC from the publisher for an honest review.
October 10, 2019
This is my 2nd book by A.L. Brooks and I loved it just as much as Write Your Own Script. If you love age gap romances, definitely check this out. I wouldn't let the golf aspect of the story dissuade anyone from reading this book. It's obviously important, but I didn't think it was ever distracting or taking away from the love story. So, if golf isn't your thing, this is still a great book.
December 5, 2019
My 5th full length novel by Brooks and it's another winner. Granted I'm not the biggest fan of sports themed books and I haven't liked all of her books but I breezed through this one in a single day despite being crazy busy. So here's a quick rundown of my likes and dislikes since there are already some great reviews out there.
+ Really well paced for a slow burn.
+ MC's have great chemistry.
+ Easy to follow for non golfers.
+ Age gap was handled surprisingly well.
+ Loved Morgan's character development.
- Several godawful secondary characters.
- Despite great chemistry, there was no sizzle.
- Some scenes felt a little contrived and OTT.
- Morgan's father needed a driver to the head.
Finally, I can't help but feel like I've read this story before. Throughout the entire book I kept wondering if this may have been a DWP fic at some point and it's still driving me crazy 'cause I can't figure it out. This is what I get for reading an embarrassing amount of fan fiction!
Overall rating for this is a 3,5*.
+ Really well paced for a slow burn.
+ MC's have great chemistry.
+ Easy to follow for non golfers.
+ Age gap was handled surprisingly well.
+ Loved Morgan's character development.
- Several godawful secondary characters.
- Despite great chemistry, there was no sizzle.
- Some scenes felt a little contrived and OTT.
- Morgan's father needed a driver to the head.
Finally, I can't help but feel like I've read this story before. Throughout the entire book I kept wondering if this may have been a DWP fic at some point and it's still driving me crazy 'cause I can't figure it out. This is what I get for reading an embarrassing amount of fan fiction!
Overall rating for this is a 3,5*.
September 6, 2020
Am I the only golfer to review this book? Surprise, surprise I really enjoyed it. Unlike many who have reviewed this before me, I wanted more scenes on the golf course, more rivalry for Morgan and more nail biting finishes to prove she is the best in the game. But of course this is a romance and the sport is just a vehicle to get our two mains together.
I enjoy reading or in this case listening (audiobook on Scribd) to a book when I like both mains. Adrienne is as charming as Morgan is competitive. I loved how Adrienne was self conscious about their age difference both in what her friends would think of her dating someone so much younger and what Morgan would see when they finally reached those intimate scenes. Both were honest and upfront about their worries. That was nice communication, something so rare in lesfic romance.
This is a slow burn romance, slowed down even more by the machinations of the evil ex and Morgan's horrid father. If I have a beef with the book it's that you can see the trouble looming for both women from the 18th green. It does add to the tension but maybe detracts from the romance.
The voice actor was okay with the voices of the mains but the secondary characters needed more variation. I'm pretty sure there was a European golfer in the competition but I heard little attempt at an accent.
A fun read for fans of the sport and those like me who love a good age-gap romance since hope springs eternal.
I enjoy reading or in this case listening (audiobook on Scribd) to a book when I like both mains. Adrienne is as charming as Morgan is competitive. I loved how Adrienne was self conscious about their age difference both in what her friends would think of her dating someone so much younger and what Morgan would see when they finally reached those intimate scenes. Both were honest and upfront about their worries. That was nice communication, something so rare in lesfic romance.
This is a slow burn romance, slowed down even more by the machinations of the evil ex and Morgan's horrid father. If I have a beef with the book it's that you can see the trouble looming for both women from the 18th green. It does add to the tension but maybe detracts from the romance.
The voice actor was okay with the voices of the mains but the secondary characters needed more variation. I'm pretty sure there was a European golfer in the competition but I heard little attempt at an accent.
A fun read for fans of the sport and those like me who love a good age-gap romance since hope springs eternal.
July 5, 2023
Story 3,5 ⭐️
Narrator Melissa Moran: 5 ⭐️
I love the narrator‘s voice but some points in the story didn’t quite add up. Too much talk about the age-gap from second characters, the insecurities from the one MC and only a very short time has passed before the couple was totally in love.
So I enjoyed the story in most parts but not all.
Narrator Melissa Moran: 5 ⭐️
I love the narrator‘s voice but some points in the story didn’t quite add up. Too much talk about the age-gap from second characters, the insecurities from the one MC and only a very short time has passed before the couple was totally in love.
So I enjoyed the story in most parts but not all.
November 14, 2019
I'm a golf player. Or rather I was, but that's another story. And of course I'm a golf fan. And a lesbian romance fan. So if you put those things together... I'm happy as a clam!
But seriously, this is a really good story! Don't miss it!
But seriously, this is a really good story! Don't miss it!
October 18, 2019
It’s funny how many reviewers enjoyed this book but find golf really boring. Well, you can add me to the list. When I read golf scenes, I know all the words but I have no idea what they mean. Yet with The Long Shot, A. L. Brooks managed to convey the excitement and the tension of competition and that’s what matters in the end.
Morgan Spencer is one of the best golf players in the world, struggling to win her first major. She’s also doing her best to get away from her father’s shadow, a golf champion who cares more for his son’s okay achievements in tennis than his daughter’s successes in the sport he loves best. When a sports film producer offers to center their latest documentary around Morgan, she reluctantly accepts after her agent, mother and best friend all tell her she needs to show how sweet she really is, not the ice queen the media and public seem to believe she is. Adrienne Wyatt, the producer of the film, soon finds out that Morgan is shy and uneasy with being the center of attention rather than an uncaring diva.
I liked the chemistry between both women from the start. The way the author describes it and makes it grow worked flawlessly for me and I loved the first kiss. I’m all for steamy sex scenes but I also love it when kisses, especially first kisses, have this unavoidable and compelling feel. That first real touch is very well written here.
The main obstacles to the relationship are the fact that they work together (which is only temporary so…) and the age gap. I’m not a fan of age gaps, never have been. There’s an 18 years difference between the characters here, and yes, it’s a lot. But hey, to each their own, and Morgan and Adrienne seem to really enjoy the other’s company, beyond the chemistry, so what works for them works for me.
There are a few interesting secondary characters. I loathed the father of course, but loved the mother, the best friend and the caddy / coach. There was a lot of respect and affection in these three characters that I appreciated.
Morgan Spencer is one of the best golf players in the world, struggling to win her first major. She’s also doing her best to get away from her father’s shadow, a golf champion who cares more for his son’s okay achievements in tennis than his daughter’s successes in the sport he loves best. When a sports film producer offers to center their latest documentary around Morgan, she reluctantly accepts after her agent, mother and best friend all tell her she needs to show how sweet she really is, not the ice queen the media and public seem to believe she is. Adrienne Wyatt, the producer of the film, soon finds out that Morgan is shy and uneasy with being the center of attention rather than an uncaring diva.
I liked the chemistry between both women from the start. The way the author describes it and makes it grow worked flawlessly for me and I loved the first kiss. I’m all for steamy sex scenes but I also love it when kisses, especially first kisses, have this unavoidable and compelling feel. That first real touch is very well written here.
The main obstacles to the relationship are the fact that they work together (which is only temporary so…) and the age gap. I’m not a fan of age gaps, never have been. There’s an 18 years difference between the characters here, and yes, it’s a lot. But hey, to each their own, and Morgan and Adrienne seem to really enjoy the other’s company, beyond the chemistry, so what works for them works for me.
There are a few interesting secondary characters. I loathed the father of course, but loved the mother, the best friend and the caddy / coach. There was a lot of respect and affection in these three characters that I appreciated.
August 21, 2019
I chose to read
The Long Shot
by A.L. Brooks not only because I like the author, but also because I could tell from the cover the story would involve golf. I like golf. It is a fun game. I haven’t played golf in a few years and was never very good at it. The best you could say about my golf game was that I got a lot of fresh air, sunshine and exercise while experiencing lots of sand, water, and tall grass. My biggest handicap was actually hitting the ball when I swung the club at it and avoiding the alligators in the swamp next to the course, but I really liked the game. Maybe reading about someone playing golf could be just as interesting…and less dangerous to everyone around me.
This is a lovely slow-burn sports romance. The author did an excellent job researching the game. The settings are vivid and well described, and the characters are realistic, both main and secondary.
The tale centers on Morgan Spencer, a rising star in women’s pro golf. She is consistently in the top five in the field of players, but has never won a major tournament, a fact her judgmental father, a retired star in men’s pro golf, never fails to mention. Morgan’s stress is raised even further when she agrees to become part of a documentary about women’s pro golf, using her as a major part of the film. This means a production crew headed by Adrienne Wyatt follows her around as she practices and plays in different tournaments, preparing for the next major. There is chemistry between Morgan and Adrienne, but also a lot that could tear them apart, including the age gap. Adrienne is eighteen years older than Morgan, and feels every single year as she gets to know Morgan better.
As you can see, this is a complex and well thought-out story. I really enjoyed the entire book, from the golf to the romance. The Long Shot kept me interested from page one to the end, and I think you might enjoy it as much as I did. And I promise to let you (and the poor gators) know if I ever decide to try golfing again.
I received an ARC from Ylva Publishing for an honest review.
This is a lovely slow-burn sports romance. The author did an excellent job researching the game. The settings are vivid and well described, and the characters are realistic, both main and secondary.
The tale centers on Morgan Spencer, a rising star in women’s pro golf. She is consistently in the top five in the field of players, but has never won a major tournament, a fact her judgmental father, a retired star in men’s pro golf, never fails to mention. Morgan’s stress is raised even further when she agrees to become part of a documentary about women’s pro golf, using her as a major part of the film. This means a production crew headed by Adrienne Wyatt follows her around as she practices and plays in different tournaments, preparing for the next major. There is chemistry between Morgan and Adrienne, but also a lot that could tear them apart, including the age gap. Adrienne is eighteen years older than Morgan, and feels every single year as she gets to know Morgan better.
As you can see, this is a complex and well thought-out story. I really enjoyed the entire book, from the golf to the romance. The Long Shot kept me interested from page one to the end, and I think you might enjoy it as much as I did. And I promise to let you (and the poor gators) know if I ever decide to try golfing again.
I received an ARC from Ylva Publishing for an honest review.
October 19, 2024
I really appreciated that the book didn’t get bogged down in heavy golf jargon—it was written in a way that was easy to follow, even for non-golfers. Morgan as one of the strong female leads was a definite highlight for me. I loved how she stood up to her father and tackled the sexism in the sport head-on. That said, the romance between Morgan and Adrienne didn’t quite hit the mark for me. It felt a bit too much like insta-love, with the relationship jumping from first attraction to love declarations without much build-up. It came off as a bit cliché and could’ve used more development.
September 2, 2019
The characters were well written and fit their description and had depth. I liked the writing style and enjoyed the story. I would definitely recommend the book.
August 4, 2019
The Long Shot revolves around thirty one year old professional golfer Morgan Spencer. Morgan is chasing her first major win after finishing second so many times it hurts. It does not help that her father is a retired legendary golfer who has no respect for the women’s game and little regard for her daughter.
Adrienne Wyatt is a forty-nine year old documentary film producer tasked with trying to convince the reclusive Morgan to allow her film crew to follow the golfer through the next few majors.
I love the aspect of the May-December age gap and A.L. Brooks closes this gap successfully in this slow burn romance. Ms Brooks gets it right with the body issues of the older Adrienne to the actual intent in pursuing the relationship. As well, I will never tire of mature women in romances. We are out here and need to have characters we can identify with.
Ms Brooks brings us into the world of golf rather nicely. Being a long time player and avid fan of the game the golf scenario felt very true to me.
This was an awesome read and I highly recommend it.
4.5 ⭐️
Adrienne Wyatt is a forty-nine year old documentary film producer tasked with trying to convince the reclusive Morgan to allow her film crew to follow the golfer through the next few majors.
I love the aspect of the May-December age gap and A.L. Brooks closes this gap successfully in this slow burn romance. Ms Brooks gets it right with the body issues of the older Adrienne to the actual intent in pursuing the relationship. As well, I will never tire of mature women in romances. We are out here and need to have characters we can identify with.
Ms Brooks brings us into the world of golf rather nicely. Being a long time player and avid fan of the game the golf scenario felt very true to me.
This was an awesome read and I highly recommend it.
4.5 ⭐️
August 12, 2019
The Long Shot is exactly what I needed after a horrible, no-good, very bad day. It has conflict, yes. It has an age-gap that is a hurdle for one of the characters. It has sexism, drive, ambition, bitchiness, and growing feelings. Oh yeah, and golf too. *grin* You don't need to be a golf-enthusiast to enjoy this book. I kept up, and I have a mere passing interest in the game. But you shouldn't read this for the golf.
Read it for the sense of hope it carries throughout. For the 'will-she-get-over-the-age-gap-baggage' question. Read it if you're a romantic.
Yes, it's a piece of fluff. But damn good fluff that can ease the pain of a horrible, no-good, very bad day.
Read it for the sense of hope it carries throughout. For the 'will-she-get-over-the-age-gap-baggage' question. Read it if you're a romantic.
Yes, it's a piece of fluff. But damn good fluff that can ease the pain of a horrible, no-good, very bad day.
November 19, 2020
The age gap element of this romance was the absolute standout for me. It’s one of my favourite tropes ever, so I was thrilled by how much we get to see into Adrienne’s perspective, her insecurities around dating someone so much younger than her, and how much of that is about her body and how much older it is than Morgan’s. That felt very real and made it one of the most satisfying age-gap romances I’ve ever read.
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December 12, 2024
I give the same 3 stars on Goodreads whether I also put the book on a 3.5 shelf or a 3.25 shelf. Still, figure I'd note I was thinking of rating this around 3.5 until two things occurred near end of the book: 1) last 3 to 5% of book kind of dragged; 2) I feel vaguely petty, but a certain surprise purchase at the end of book more annoyed me than anything else.
On the, I guess, 'positive' side, I note that I kept thinking the book was heading in a particular annoying direction, but mostly kept just short of moving into annoying zone.
Oh, and a thought I kept, unfortunatemy having while reading book - short white shorts and the motions done while golfing don't really go together. Makes it look like wearing a diaper or something. Have people learned nothing from all those joking comments when a picture of Trump in white shorts golfing appears on screen? heh
Rating: 3.34
September 12 2019
On the, I guess, 'positive' side, I note that I kept thinking the book was heading in a particular annoying direction, but mostly kept just short of moving into annoying zone.
Oh, and a thought I kept, unfortunatemy having while reading book - short white shorts and the motions done while golfing don't really go together. Makes it look like wearing a diaper or something. Have people learned nothing from all those joking comments when a picture of Trump in white shorts golfing appears on screen? heh
Rating: 3.34
September 12 2019
July 14, 2024
3.25 Stars
February 18, 2020
What a great happy feelings book. I still have a huge smile after reading it. This was the first book of A.L. Brooks but so will be reading more. A to be re-read this one.
August 22, 2019
I love sports romances! My wife watches golf tournaments every weekend as a huge Tiger fan, so I know just enough about golf to be dangerous. Besides being a [rather large] age gap romance mixed in with an off-limits workplace romance, this was a super slow burn and I couldn't wait for the main characters to finally get together. The secondary characters added a lot as well, from the other golfers in the field to the best friends and the mother. My only complaint would be that maybe the first half was a little long, but it did make for a very complete backstory. There's a lot of great stuff going on in this story.
May 12, 2020
Sure fire winner - Sport, snotty sexist parent, excellent back characters and superb MC. Loved it!
August 7, 2019
I’m not a golf fan. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this golf romance. The two mains, Adrienne and Morgan, are very different. Adrienne produces documentaries and mentors younger women, helping them get a foothold in the business. That’s why her assistant Jenny gets a large role in this book. Morgan is the daughter of a former famous male golfer; she loves golf but is not appreciated by her chauvinist father who lavishes his admiration on his tennis-playing son instead.
There is an age gap between the two main characters. It’s a little different from the age gap romances I’ve read recently so that kept it fresh for me. It was also somewhat interesting because I wasn’t sure which way the romance would go – would it be Jenny or Adrienne?
Adrienne, the TV producer, will be including a golf pro in her documentary about the women’s game. Morgan is the reticent golfer who will be appearing in the documentary. Her family and friends also play a large role in the novel. All the supporting characters are stellar in moving the plot along and helping us see the main characters for who they are. Morgan’s friends are wonderful. Adrienne’s main friend is more cautious about this possible relationship.
Brooks reveals a lot of background for Morgan - her aloof behavior, family dynamics, not realizing how she is perceived, and so on. We don’t get as much about Adrienne but she’s insecure about her age and cautious about getting involved with a much younger woman who she is working with in a professional capacity.
The novel worked really well for me. I still don’t like golf but I appreciate it more. More importantly, I enjoyed Brooks’ deft handling of the burgeoning romance and the fallout from the people around them.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
There is an age gap between the two main characters. It’s a little different from the age gap romances I’ve read recently so that kept it fresh for me. It was also somewhat interesting because I wasn’t sure which way the romance would go – would it be Jenny or Adrienne?
Adrienne, the TV producer, will be including a golf pro in her documentary about the women’s game. Morgan is the reticent golfer who will be appearing in the documentary. Her family and friends also play a large role in the novel. All the supporting characters are stellar in moving the plot along and helping us see the main characters for who they are. Morgan’s friends are wonderful. Adrienne’s main friend is more cautious about this possible relationship.
Brooks reveals a lot of background for Morgan - her aloof behavior, family dynamics, not realizing how she is perceived, and so on. We don’t get as much about Adrienne but she’s insecure about her age and cautious about getting involved with a much younger woman who she is working with in a professional capacity.
The novel worked really well for me. I still don’t like golf but I appreciate it more. More importantly, I enjoyed Brooks’ deft handling of the burgeoning romance and the fallout from the people around them.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
August 13, 2019
This book puzzled me. I liked the two main characters, Morgan a pro-golfer and Adrienne a producer making a documentary about women's golf. They work really well together as a professional pairing, as kind of friends and then as two people who really fancy each other but can't be together. The action of the story moved along well, it was believable and clearly well researched. However, despite all these good things it just didn't really work for me, it's all just a bit too clichéd and face-palmingly predictable.
Morgan is one of the top golfers in the world, winning tournaments left, right and centre but has a nasty habit of choking on the final day of majors, (although despite this she's somehow nicknamed "Ice"). Her dad was a super-successful golf pro and is now a super-successful misogynist, giving Morgan the requisite difficult past to back up her emotional walls and relationship issues *eye roll*
Despite the two main characters being very well rounded, the supporting cast are very clunky and one dimensional: the supportive "go get her girl" best friend; the negative best friend; the supportive mother; the awful father; the young, cool enthusiastic assistant with spectacularly unrealistic dialogue and the gruff old caddy who seems grumpy on the outside but really has a heart of gold.
I don't want to rain on this too heavily, like I said earlier there are good things about this book and I did read it in a day. Still though, I've enjoyed some of A.L. Brooks' other books much more and this could have been an awful lot better.
Morgan is one of the top golfers in the world, winning tournaments left, right and centre but has a nasty habit of choking on the final day of majors, (although despite this she's somehow nicknamed "Ice"). Her dad was a super-successful golf pro and is now a super-successful misogynist, giving Morgan the requisite difficult past to back up her emotional walls and relationship issues *eye roll*
Despite the two main characters being very well rounded, the supporting cast are very clunky and one dimensional: the supportive "go get her girl" best friend; the negative best friend; the supportive mother; the awful father; the young, cool enthusiastic assistant with spectacularly unrealistic dialogue and the gruff old caddy who seems grumpy on the outside but really has a heart of gold.
I don't want to rain on this too heavily, like I said earlier there are good things about this book and I did read it in a day. Still though, I've enjoyed some of A.L. Brooks' other books much more and this could have been an awful lot better.
September 16, 2019
I'm seriously not a fan of golf. I find it incredibly dull to play and watch, so I was afraid I wouldn't be able to fully get into The Long Shot However, most reviews I've seen were really positive and made me want to give it a shot. I do not regret it!
This read was really enjoyable. It's well-written, the main characters were very likeable and the chemistry between Morgan and Adrienne was hot. My favourite parts were definitely when the two MCs were interacting with each other. There was this lingering "we shouldn't but we want to" tension throughout the book and it kept me wanting more. There were very few steamy scenes, but I really enjoy them. I also appreciated how the age-gap was handled and how honest Adrienne was about her insecurities regarding her body.
The relationship between Morgan and her father hit a little too close to home though and there was a moment where I had to put the book down.
I definitely would recommend this if you're looking for a good sports romance, even if you don't like or don't know anything about golf. The golfing is only one aspect of the book and it doesn't over-take the story.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
This read was really enjoyable. It's well-written, the main characters were very likeable and the chemistry between Morgan and Adrienne was hot. My favourite parts were definitely when the two MCs were interacting with each other. There was this lingering "we shouldn't but we want to" tension throughout the book and it kept me wanting more. There were very few steamy scenes, but I really enjoy them. I also appreciated how the age-gap was handled and how honest Adrienne was about her insecurities regarding her body.
The relationship between Morgan and her father hit a little too close to home though and there was a moment where I had to put the book down.
I definitely would recommend this if you're looking for a good sports romance, even if you don't like or don't know anything about golf. The golfing is only one aspect of the book and it doesn't over-take the story.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
September 29, 2019
Well, this was just perfect and I am sad that I’ve finished it. This was such a great read it even managed to make me think that golf isn’t totally stupid (although that may not last).
Morgan is a professional golfer who tends to choke in majors, has daddy issues, relationship woes, and an image problem. Adrienne is a TV producer who is older than Morgan and tending a broken heart.
From the moment they met I couldn’t wait for them to get together. It’s a slow burn romance but I’m glad that they shared my point of view after all!
Everyone in this book feels very real and like they might actually be alive somewhere. With real bumps and bruises from the hard knocks of life and with some angst to go with it. The secondary characters are fully three dimensional and feel very real, too.
I struggle to think of a single thing I disliked about this. It’s a real treat!
Morgan is a professional golfer who tends to choke in majors, has daddy issues, relationship woes, and an image problem. Adrienne is a TV producer who is older than Morgan and tending a broken heart.
From the moment they met I couldn’t wait for them to get together. It’s a slow burn romance but I’m glad that they shared my point of view after all!
Everyone in this book feels very real and like they might actually be alive somewhere. With real bumps and bruises from the hard knocks of life and with some angst to go with it. The secondary characters are fully three dimensional and feel very real, too.
I struggle to think of a single thing I disliked about this. It’s a real treat!
August 24, 2019
Very interesting and realistic May/December romance. But the romance was only part of the story. This story was full of deep emotion for career, family and loyalty. The characters are rich and warm but some very evil. Amazing how low some may stoop to further their career.
The golf scenes are descriptive, suspenseful and necessary to explain the hard work involved to compete and hope to win. But not excessive, in case you're not a golf fan.
A bit of a fairy tale the way the family, friends, agents and sponsors accepted the romance but that made for a very enjoyable read.
The golf scenes are descriptive, suspenseful and necessary to explain the hard work involved to compete and hope to win. But not excessive, in case you're not a golf fan.
A bit of a fairy tale the way the family, friends, agents and sponsors accepted the romance but that made for a very enjoyable read.
August 4, 2019
Really really enjoyed A.L. Brooks’ The Long Shot! It is an age gap golf romance. I liked the pace and didn’t want to put it down. After a long 12 hour shift usually the first thing I want to do is sleep but I stayed up to finish this book! I loved our two main characters Morgan and Adrienne! Oooh that first kiss! I did not like Morgan’s dad at all! Grrr he’s an a$$! Highly enjoyable and highly recommend. I received an arc from YLVA.
August 4, 2019
Loved it! I’m not a great fan of golf, but you don’t need to be to enjoy this wonderful book. It’s well written, has wonderful characters, a touch of humour and enough going on alongside the lovely slow burning romance to keep it interesting.
I was given an advance review copy by Ylva in exchange for an honest review.
I was given an advance review copy by Ylva in exchange for an honest review.
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