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Dallas Longhorns #4
Moon Shot
Dallas Longhorns manager Javier Flores’ plate isn’t just full—it’s overflowing. Not only is he focused on taking the Longhorns to the World Series this year, but he’s also fighting his ex-wife for shared custody of his two daughters. He doesn’t have room for distractions, even if he is lonely. But when he wakes up beside his nemesis, sports agent Aerin Stone, the morning after a few too many drinks at a wedding reception, he is definitely distracted.
Aerin knows better than most what it’s like to have her heart ripped into a million pieces. She knows what it means to have her entire world crash and burn. And she knows that she’s better off alone, even if she did have the best sex of her life with Javi Flores. It doesn’t matter how good it was, because it can’t ever happen again. After all, she doesn’t even like him. He’s too uptight, too bossy, too sexy. Too dangerous. Too risky for her wounded heart.
But one night isn’t enough to quench the pent-up lust burning between Javi and Aerin, and for once they agree on something: they want more, even if it’s the worst idea either of them has ever had. Because everyone knows what they say about the best laid plans…
Aerin knows better than most what it’s like to have her heart ripped into a million pieces. She knows what it means to have her entire world crash and burn. And she knows that she’s better off alone, even if she did have the best sex of her life with Javi Flores. It doesn’t matter how good it was, because it can’t ever happen again. After all, she doesn’t even like him. He’s too uptight, too bossy, too sexy. Too dangerous. Too risky for her wounded heart.
But one night isn’t enough to quench the pent-up lust burning between Javi and Aerin, and for once they agree on something: they want more, even if it’s the worst idea either of them has ever had. Because everyone knows what they say about the best laid plans…
255 pages, ebook
First published August 18, 2020
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Tara Wyatt
53 books669 followersTara Wyatt is a Canadian contemporary romance author. Known for her humor and steamy love scenes, Tara's writing has won several awards, including the Golden Quill Award and the Booksellers' Best Award. In addition, she was a 2018 RITA® Finalist for her novella, Until the Sun Sets.
When she's not hanging out with your next book boyfriend, she can be found reading, bingeing Netflix, or playing way too much Among Us. Tara lives in Hamilton, Ontario with the world's cutest dog, her daughter, and a husband who makes all her of her heroes look like chumps.
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August 18, 2020
4.5 - "I kinda always liked you…" Stars!
Book four of the Dallas Longhorns series finally gives us team manager; Javier Flores’ story. This is one that’s been building for a while because he has been locking horns with Sports Agent; Aerin Stone for most of the series. But the sparks flying between them aren’t just from mutual disdain, and as the old saying goes… there’s a thin line between love and hate.
They’d built up all this tension, all this animosity between each other…
I devoured this book, if you have read the previous books in the series, you know the main things about both these characters, as they have been involved as secondary back up all the way through.
"I think there’s pain in your past and that’s why you keep everyone at arm’s length…"
Javi is struggling with the current custody arrangements he has with his ex over seeing his children especially as he is living in one state and their home base is in another. Aerin is the icy-cool agent who delivers on her promises, while putting out any and all fires involving the players she represents, work is her life, and romantic entanglements are definitely something she likes to stay well away from. As a couple you know their coming together will be a fiery fight for dominance, and what starts as a one-and-done at a wedding they both attend soon turns into so much more.
She’d never craved a man the way she craved him…
This series just gets better and better, the author also threw a curve-ball with the introduction of one of Aerin’s brothers, and I was pleased to note that author confirmed he will be getting his own book, at the end of this one. I do hope that this isn’t the end of the Longhorns though, because these guys and the team in general now are like revisiting old family with each new book, and I think there are still plenty of legs left in it to give more players (old & new) stories in the future.
"Take a risk… take a chance."
The author has managed to get the balance of drama and angst just right in the last couple of offerings as well, so I’ll definitely be sitting behind the dug out with my big foam finger waiting for more innings from them in the future!
"You make me want more."
ARC generously provided by the author, in exchange for the above honest review.
Book four of the Dallas Longhorns series finally gives us team manager; Javier Flores’ story. This is one that’s been building for a while because he has been locking horns with Sports Agent; Aerin Stone for most of the series. But the sparks flying between them aren’t just from mutual disdain, and as the old saying goes… there’s a thin line between love and hate.
They’d built up all this tension, all this animosity between each other…
I devoured this book, if you have read the previous books in the series, you know the main things about both these characters, as they have been involved as secondary back up all the way through.
"I think there’s pain in your past and that’s why you keep everyone at arm’s length…"
Javi is struggling with the current custody arrangements he has with his ex over seeing his children especially as he is living in one state and their home base is in another. Aerin is the icy-cool agent who delivers on her promises, while putting out any and all fires involving the players she represents, work is her life, and romantic entanglements are definitely something she likes to stay well away from. As a couple you know their coming together will be a fiery fight for dominance, and what starts as a one-and-done at a wedding they both attend soon turns into so much more.
She’d never craved a man the way she craved him…
This series just gets better and better, the author also threw a curve-ball with the introduction of one of Aerin’s brothers, and I was pleased to note that author confirmed he will be getting his own book, at the end of this one. I do hope that this isn’t the end of the Longhorns though, because these guys and the team in general now are like revisiting old family with each new book, and I think there are still plenty of legs left in it to give more players (old & new) stories in the future.
"Take a risk… take a chance."
The author has managed to get the balance of drama and angst just right in the last couple of offerings as well, so I’ll definitely be sitting behind the dug out with my big foam finger waiting for more innings from them in the future!
"You make me want more."
ARC generously provided by the author, in exchange for the above honest review.
May 23, 2022
Even at Their Prickliest They're Awesome
4.5 stars :: I've been waiting patiently for this story since Aerin and Javi's first interaction in book 2. Now that Javi's crush, Abby, has found the love of her life, it's time for him to move on. And boy does he!
I love that Wyatt writes the characters in a way that even when at their prickliest, I'm still rooting for them. Javi and Aerin share more life experiences than they initially realize and complement each other in who they are today, no matter how much of an ice queen she can be.
There is serious heat in the sheets... and on desks and against walls and the list goes on... but it's the part they try to keep the walls around that are really what takes them to the next level. Things between them are at a near constant stage of Crazy but the HEA they get is so, so sweet. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
4.5 stars :: I've been waiting patiently for this story since Aerin and Javi's first interaction in book 2. Now that Javi's crush, Abby, has found the love of her life, it's time for him to move on. And boy does he!
I love that Wyatt writes the characters in a way that even when at their prickliest, I'm still rooting for them. Javi and Aerin share more life experiences than they initially realize and complement each other in who they are today, no matter how much of an ice queen she can be.
There is serious heat in the sheets... and on desks and against walls and the list goes on... but it's the part they try to keep the walls around that are really what takes them to the next level. Things between them are at a near constant stage of Crazy but the HEA they get is so, so sweet. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
August 18, 2020
Book 4 in the Dallas Longhorns series and can be read as a standalone. Loved this enemies to lovers romance. Javier and Aerin were such a great couple. All it took was one night to change their hate for each other to a fiery lust that was explosive. Loved watching them cross that line between love and hate. They had a lot of trust issues due to them both being hurt before but watching them help each work through that pain and find love again was really good. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
I read an early review copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I read an early review copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
May 30, 2022
My chaotic self jumped straight into book four of the Dallas Longhorns series without reading the other ones (gotta love standalone romance series) but it's safe to say that it was a success! There was little that I didn't enjoy about this. The third-act conflict was a little irritating because why on earth did this man make such a stupid decision in the first place? Thankfully, it wasn't overly angsty and it resolved in a minimally dramatic way, though it made me question the need for the separation in the first place. Aerin and Javier were two jaded twin souls who fit so well together, despite starting off as enemies, and I loved seeing them go from not being able to stand each other to frenemies with benefits and eventually to lovers. Their chemistry was seriously incendiary and holy wow, THE STEAM. If you love your H's with a bit of a filthy mouth in the bedroom, you're in for a treat with dirty-talking Javi—the mouth on this man! 🥵 It's a little sex heavy at the beginning but it does balance out with more getting to know you moments and sweet romantic gestures in the latter half.
Overall, I really enjoyed this and thought it was a fun time. If the other books in this series are anything like this then I have a feeling I'm going to enjoy them all!
Overall, I really enjoyed this and thought it was a fun time. If the other books in this series are anything like this then I have a feeling I'm going to enjoy them all!
September 11, 2020
Moon Shot was the fourth book in the Dallas Longhorns series by Tara Wyatt.
Javier Flores was the GM for the MLB team the Texas Longhorns. He was divorced with two daughters, married to his job and totally not looking for a relationship. In fact, he no longer believed in love and marriage. Aerin Stone was a successful sports agent and the thorn in Javier’s side every time she visited her clients in Javier’s Clubhouse. She too was divorced and gave up on a fairytale ending with the end of her marriage.
Javier and Aerin had sparks from the beginning. She would purposely goad Javier, just because she could. Wyatt took us through the Enemies to Lovers to Friends scenario, including all the baggage they both brought to the table. Wyatt also included baseball details adding depth to the storyline. In the end, it was quick, fun and entertaining.
Javier Flores was the GM for the MLB team the Texas Longhorns. He was divorced with two daughters, married to his job and totally not looking for a relationship. In fact, he no longer believed in love and marriage. Aerin Stone was a successful sports agent and the thorn in Javier’s side every time she visited her clients in Javier’s Clubhouse. She too was divorced and gave up on a fairytale ending with the end of her marriage.
Javier and Aerin had sparks from the beginning. She would purposely goad Javier, just because she could. Wyatt took us through the Enemies to Lovers to Friends scenario, including all the baggage they both brought to the table. Wyatt also included baseball details adding depth to the storyline. In the end, it was quick, fun and entertaining.
August 19, 2020
I have to say that I never really thought much about Javi, didn't dislike him just felt ok, but he won my heart in this book. He was such a good a dad and you felt his love for his daughters. Now his ex Cara, what a character, did not like her one bit she was so manipulative. I was happy that both Javi and Aerin they both have been hurt by divorce, Aerin felt like she had nothing but work, until her attraction to Javi and even though she tried to fight it, when they gave in, it was exactly what they both needed.
rcvd an ARC at no cost to author...voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions.
rcvd an ARC at no cost to author...voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions.
August 18, 2020
This was a steamy, engaging enemies to lovers book. The tension between the "Frenemies to lovers" was sensual and hot without either of them being overly obnoxious which is sometimes the case with the enemies trope. Aerin was somewhat of a bitchy ice queen, but I still found her likable because she had her reasons for being that way. Javi was super hot, likable, and is a doting father. Interestingly, both the hero and heroine were in their forties which was refreshing. This book held my interest from beginning to end and I can recommend it without reservation. Though this is book four in a series, it works perfectly fine as a standalone.
August 8, 2020
This book gave me all the feels in the best way. The two main characters are older (40s), divorced, and scared of getting hurt again. They have both put up barriers to keep people at a distance. Their animosity towards one another quickly turns into hot chemistry that they can no longer ignore. As things progress they begin to break all the rules. The emotional depth, connection of characters, and investment into the story really determined my 5 star rating. I teared up for both the painful deep scenes they experienced and the sweet romantic ones. That is not something I was expecting when I started this book. The characters have to learn to be vulnerable, trust, and hope in something beautiful. I love this quote by her brother, "You’re worried you don’t fit with him, but Aerin, you fit where you want to fit. You get to choose. And if you choose him, yes, blended families take a lot of work and patience, but that doesn’t mean it’s not your choice to make, because it is. If you want to fit with him, if you want a home and a world with him, then you have to consciously choose that. You don’t get to choose your circumstances. But you do get to choose what you do with them.” I truly resonated with that.
The steam is very hot. The characters are very well written with good character arcs. The emotions are real and genuine. It is told from both perspectives. It's the fourth in the series, but can be read as a standalone. I definitely felt there were some more stories to be told as well in this world. Especially with her family. So give this book a read, I don't think you will regret it one bit.
The steam is very hot. The characters are very well written with good character arcs. The emotions are real and genuine. It is told from both perspectives. It's the fourth in the series, but can be read as a standalone. I definitely felt there were some more stories to be told as well in this world. Especially with her family. So give this book a read, I don't think you will regret it one bit.
August 7, 2020
4.5 stars
Tara Wyatt’s Moon Shot is a steamy enemies-to-lovers baseball romance that packs a surprisingly emotional punch.
Dallas Longhorns manager Javi Flores is under a lot of pressure. He’s in the middle of a custody battle with his ex and his contract is up at the end of the season. The last thing he needs is to wake up next to his nemesis, sports agent Aerin Stone, after a drunken night at a wedding. Aerin’s had her fair share of heartbreak and has walls higher than a baseball stadium. The last thing she needs is a man in her life. However, they keep finding themselves thrown back together, and it’ll be harder to stay away from each other than they think.
This book is my favorite of the Dallas Longhorns series. I loved the fact that Wyatt chose characters in their early 40s who have lived a lot of life and are self-actualized and mature. It made the story more layered and interesting to me. I love the fire between Javi and Aerin; their chemistry is off-the-charts combustible. The progression of their relationship is well written and captivating.
The supporting characters are well sketched and entertaining, and there’s a lot of cameos from series favorites. And this book also sets up a future novel involving Aerin’s brother called Stupid Love that I’m already itching to read.
An ARC was generously provided by the author in exchange for my honest review.
Tara Wyatt’s Moon Shot is a steamy enemies-to-lovers baseball romance that packs a surprisingly emotional punch.
Dallas Longhorns manager Javi Flores is under a lot of pressure. He’s in the middle of a custody battle with his ex and his contract is up at the end of the season. The last thing he needs is to wake up next to his nemesis, sports agent Aerin Stone, after a drunken night at a wedding. Aerin’s had her fair share of heartbreak and has walls higher than a baseball stadium. The last thing she needs is a man in her life. However, they keep finding themselves thrown back together, and it’ll be harder to stay away from each other than they think.
This book is my favorite of the Dallas Longhorns series. I loved the fact that Wyatt chose characters in their early 40s who have lived a lot of life and are self-actualized and mature. It made the story more layered and interesting to me. I love the fire between Javi and Aerin; their chemistry is off-the-charts combustible. The progression of their relationship is well written and captivating.
The supporting characters are well sketched and entertaining, and there’s a lot of cameos from series favorites. And this book also sets up a future novel involving Aerin’s brother called Stupid Love that I’m already itching to read.
An ARC was generously provided by the author in exchange for my honest review.
August 18, 2020
Enemies to lovers, opposites attract, hot as heck chemistry, strong female sports agent Aerin and baseball team manager Javi have their work cut out for each other. They test each other like crazy but underneath all the bickering, bossing around and dislike for each other, there is definitely something else there and its not hate. This is book 4 in the Dallas Longhorns Baseball team series and I really enjoyed it. I couldn't put it down, enemies to lovers and sports romance, I really do enjoy those together.
Aerin is known to be a ball buster, no nonsense, dealmaker and she gets things done. She's bossy and tells it like it is and Javi doesn't really know how to deal with someone like her but they rub each other the wrong way. These two have been through some hurt with their past relationships and do carry some baggage from when they were young, so they do have some things in common. They really needed each other, and once they were able to tear those walls down and be upfront with each other, it was really really sweet to see these two listen and open up to each other. Build a foundation first. This story was HOT HOT HOT, they're both in their early 40's, which I really enjoyed seeing. Told in 3rd person, which took a little bit of adjustment for me, but once I did, it was fine. Even though its part of a series, it can definitely be read as a standalone.
Aerin is known to be a ball buster, no nonsense, dealmaker and she gets things done. She's bossy and tells it like it is and Javi doesn't really know how to deal with someone like her but they rub each other the wrong way. These two have been through some hurt with their past relationships and do carry some baggage from when they were young, so they do have some things in common. They really needed each other, and once they were able to tear those walls down and be upfront with each other, it was really really sweet to see these two listen and open up to each other. Build a foundation first. This story was HOT HOT HOT, they're both in their early 40's, which I really enjoyed seeing. Told in 3rd person, which took a little bit of adjustment for me, but once I did, it was fine. Even though its part of a series, it can definitely be read as a standalone.
August 8, 2020
Moon Shot is the fourth book of the Dallas Longhorns series. It follows Aerin Stone and Javier Flores. By the beginning of the book their relationship is not the best since they kind of hate each other because they don’t know each other that well. Both of them have a bad past with their marriages’ making them a little closed off when it comes to beginning new relationships. Once they have a taste of each other they can’t stop, and decide to continue their “frenemy with benefits”, which leads them to know each other better. I really enjoyed this book it had steamy scenes, and very like-able characters, if you are looking for a enemies to lovers that turns out to be more I would definitely recommend this book.
Arc was received, but that does not sway my opinion on the book.
August 15, 2020
***ARC received for honest review.***
Firstly I'd like to thank the author for providing me a copy of the book.
This is the story of Javi and Aerin both of whom have a past which they are not happy with. So they've decided to spent their time focusing on their careers instead of other mediocre things such as love. I mean who has time for all that. But when destiny intervenes and they spent a drunken night together, the two realize just what they had been missing. The passion and love that awakens in them for each other forces them to reconsider their life choices because enemies or not, they have fallen hard for one another.
Javi's inner monologue about Aerin in the beginning was hilarious. The elevator scene will remain one of my favorites!
Moon Shot is an enemies to lovers with a second chance romance twist. It is sentimental, sweet and steamy at the same time.
Firstly I'd like to thank the author for providing me a copy of the book.
This is the story of Javi and Aerin both of whom have a past which they are not happy with. So they've decided to spent their time focusing on their careers instead of other mediocre things such as love. I mean who has time for all that. But when destiny intervenes and they spent a drunken night together, the two realize just what they had been missing. The passion and love that awakens in them for each other forces them to reconsider their life choices because enemies or not, they have fallen hard for one another.
Javi's inner monologue about Aerin in the beginning was hilarious. The elevator scene will remain one of my favorites!
Moon Shot is an enemies to lovers with a second chance romance twist. It is sentimental, sweet and steamy at the same time.
August 9, 2020
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August 7, 2020
I was chosen for an advanced copy and am freely giving my review on Tara Wyatt’s “Moon Shot”.
I have to admit I am a huge fan already of Tara’s writing style and the characters of Dallas Longhorn Series. Been waiting for this next story to come out and was totally worth the wait.
The tension between the coach Javier Flores and sports agent Aerin Stone is palpable. I love the upfront honesty both characters bring to the story and besides a little bump in the communication, both characters hold little back from one another.
Her stories have the least amount of useless drama, hits on the real relationship struggles, and lots of loving. The steamy, hot kind. ❤️😘
Can be read without the other stories, but why would you not want to meet the team in the order she wrote them?!
I have to admit I am a huge fan already of Tara’s writing style and the characters of Dallas Longhorn Series. Been waiting for this next story to come out and was totally worth the wait.
The tension between the coach Javier Flores and sports agent Aerin Stone is palpable. I love the upfront honesty both characters bring to the story and besides a little bump in the communication, both characters hold little back from one another.
Her stories have the least amount of useless drama, hits on the real relationship struggles, and lots of loving. The steamy, hot kind. ❤️😘
Can be read without the other stories, but why would you not want to meet the team in the order she wrote them?!
August 31, 2020
This book hooked me from the get go I just couldn’t put it down I fell in love with these characters and omg what a story just a perfect 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
August 13, 2020
Oh my! This book was SO HOT! It sizzled from beginning till end! You will not want to put it down!
August 23, 2020
Reviewed on my blog, Becky on Books, on 8/23/2020.
I feel like I might say this with every book that comes out in this series, but...this one is my new favorite! <3
I loved Javi and Aerin's story--and not just because it felt like we were waiting for it forever! They've been tap dancing around each other for three previous books now--and for Javi, at least, it was clear this was going to be one heck of an enemies-to-lovers to frienemies-with-benefits to maybe we're not frienemies? to oh, shoot, we're in a relationship! story. Aerin might have started out on step two there...guys are always a few steps behind, aren't they? ;) To be fair, even she admits that their initial antagonism was 100% her fault...
I liked that both MCs are older (in their thirties) and have had relationships before (boy did I feel for him when Javi lamented the day after celebrating a win with his team, AKA a bunch of "guys in their twenties"--he came out better than I would have!) To say they came with baggage is a bit of an understatement; at the book's beginning neither of them is in a place where HEAs seem like an actual possibility. Aerin's not over the disastrous way her first marriage ended, let alone the damage growing up in her family inflicted; Javi's in the middle of a custody battle with his ex-wife and feels like that plus work necessarily take up all of his bandwidth.
In short, neither of them wants, let alone is looking for, a relationship. But a "with benefits" deal? That might be doable--until it turns into something more. And before they know it they're breaking all of their own rules...
Moon Shot is the 4th book in the Dallas Longhorns series, but it would work just fine as a standalone. If you're a fan of steamy romances featuring guys in tight pants, though, do yourself a favor and read the first three books too--you won't be sorry! (Trust me--I am not a baseball fan, but somehow I can't get enough of these baseball romances!)
Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I feel like I might say this with every book that comes out in this series, but...this one is my new favorite! <3
I loved Javi and Aerin's story--and not just because it felt like we were waiting for it forever! They've been tap dancing around each other for three previous books now--and for Javi, at least, it was clear this was going to be one heck of an enemies-to-lovers to frienemies-with-benefits to maybe we're not frienemies? to oh, shoot, we're in a relationship! story. Aerin might have started out on step two there...guys are always a few steps behind, aren't they? ;) To be fair, even she admits that their initial antagonism was 100% her fault...
I liked that both MCs are older (in their thirties) and have had relationships before (boy did I feel for him when Javi lamented the day after celebrating a win with his team, AKA a bunch of "guys in their twenties"--he came out better than I would have!) To say they came with baggage is a bit of an understatement; at the book's beginning neither of them is in a place where HEAs seem like an actual possibility. Aerin's not over the disastrous way her first marriage ended, let alone the damage growing up in her family inflicted; Javi's in the middle of a custody battle with his ex-wife and feels like that plus work necessarily take up all of his bandwidth.
In short, neither of them wants, let alone is looking for, a relationship. But a "with benefits" deal? That might be doable--until it turns into something more. And before they know it they're breaking all of their own rules...
Moon Shot is the 4th book in the Dallas Longhorns series, but it would work just fine as a standalone. If you're a fan of steamy romances featuring guys in tight pants, though, do yourself a favor and read the first three books too--you won't be sorry! (Trust me--I am not a baseball fan, but somehow I can't get enough of these baseball romances!)
Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
August 11, 2020
Dallas Longhorns manager Javier Flores’ is a busy man, between his team and the custody war he is waging with his ex-wife his free time is pretty much nonexistent. He doesn't have time to date, let alone start a relationship with someone, but that didn't stop him from having a one night stand with his least favorite sports agent Aerin Stone. And if the whole "no free time thing" is a major factor to him, then why is it that his head keeps telling him to make room for Aerin Stone in his life? He can't stand the woman most days, but after having her in his bed, now he can't think about anything but that, and of course how to keep her there...
Moon Shot is the fourth installment in the Dallas Longhorns series, and my first venture on the field with these sexy athletes and their no nonsense manager Javier Flores. Upon first meeting of these characters it was evident that Javier and Aerin had something worth holding on to, even if they didn't initially think it was wise. They are enemies, constantly battling over the players and their ongoings on and off the field, so it would seem smart to stay in their corners and out of each other's hair. But one little stolen glance, a heated discussion, a forbidden kiss, and things got out of hand quick for these two. As much as they despise one another, I think their attraction to one another holds even more power. Their little battles only amped up the heat between them and made their stance on one another waver. Both claimed they didn't have time for dating or a relationship, but the heart wants what it wants, and their hearts made it quite difficult for these two to stay away from one another. I really enjoyed what I found between the pages here, the steam level was high in this enemies to lovers story as well as the emotion, and it had me swimming in feels and swoons the whole way through! It was a perfect escape from beginning to end! Highly recommend this one, the moment you meet this feisty pairing you won't want to let them go!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
Moon Shot is the fourth installment in the Dallas Longhorns series, and my first venture on the field with these sexy athletes and their no nonsense manager Javier Flores. Upon first meeting of these characters it was evident that Javier and Aerin had something worth holding on to, even if they didn't initially think it was wise. They are enemies, constantly battling over the players and their ongoings on and off the field, so it would seem smart to stay in their corners and out of each other's hair. But one little stolen glance, a heated discussion, a forbidden kiss, and things got out of hand quick for these two. As much as they despise one another, I think their attraction to one another holds even more power. Their little battles only amped up the heat between them and made their stance on one another waver. Both claimed they didn't have time for dating or a relationship, but the heart wants what it wants, and their hearts made it quite difficult for these two to stay away from one another. I really enjoyed what I found between the pages here, the steam level was high in this enemies to lovers story as well as the emotion, and it had me swimming in feels and swoons the whole way through! It was a perfect escape from beginning to end! Highly recommend this one, the moment you meet this feisty pairing you won't want to let them go!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
August 20, 2020
This is book four in the Dallas Longhorns series. This is Aerin and Javiers story. I loved this book and I’d have to say that this has been the most enjoyable sports romance series I’ve read in a while. That’s saying a lot since I’m not a huge fan of baseball and tend to gravitate to football and soccer based books. The main characters have a very antagonistic relationship that you’re well aware of if you’ve read the previous books in the series. This can be read as a standalone, but I think it’s more enjoyable if you start at the beginning of the series.
Javier and Aerin are both very jaded about relationships and love. They’re both divorced and clash every time they meet. Aerin has been mean and nasty to Javier from the very first meeting. If you’ve read the first three books, then you’re familiar with their fights. Aerin is attracted to Javier but won’t let herself go down that road again so she keeps her walls up by making him hate her. If he hates her then she won’t give in and end up hurt.
They get drunk at Jake and Abby’s wedding and end up in bed together. They had a great time but the next morning Aerin has her walls back in place and the Ice Queen is firmly in place. Javier has his own issues to deal with. His ex-wife has done a number on him and has him convinced that he is selfish and doesn’t think about anyone but himself. She’s a very bitter, angry woman who lashes out at him every chance she gets. The problem is he has to deal with her because they have kids together and he loves his girls and she’s keeping them away from him to “keep them safe” from their date. The witch is convinced that Javier is going to let his kids down like he supposedly let her down. Aerin has been badly burned by her ex. Can these two broken people heal each other if they let down their defenses? Could they possibly find happiness and love with each other?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Javier and Aerin are both very jaded about relationships and love. They’re both divorced and clash every time they meet. Aerin has been mean and nasty to Javier from the very first meeting. If you’ve read the first three books, then you’re familiar with their fights. Aerin is attracted to Javier but won’t let herself go down that road again so she keeps her walls up by making him hate her. If he hates her then she won’t give in and end up hurt.
They get drunk at Jake and Abby’s wedding and end up in bed together. They had a great time but the next morning Aerin has her walls back in place and the Ice Queen is firmly in place. Javier has his own issues to deal with. His ex-wife has done a number on him and has him convinced that he is selfish and doesn’t think about anyone but himself. She’s a very bitter, angry woman who lashes out at him every chance she gets. The problem is he has to deal with her because they have kids together and he loves his girls and she’s keeping them away from him to “keep them safe” from their date. The witch is convinced that Javier is going to let his kids down like he supposedly let her down. Aerin has been badly burned by her ex. Can these two broken people heal each other if they let down their defenses? Could they possibly find happiness and love with each other?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 17, 2020
It’s been ages since I read a book by this author, so when I had the chance to read an early copy of this book, I jumped at it. The fact that it’s a sports romance doesn’t hurt either, because who doesn’t love a romance full of hot baseball players?
Aerin Stone is a sports agent feared by most anyone who comes into contact with her. She's driven, ruthless, tough as nails, and very successful. She doesn’t have friends, she doesn’t socialize, and she'll steamroll over anything or anyone in the way of her getting what she wants for her clients or her career. But her professional success has come at the cost of her personal life, and her tough, prickly outer shell hides a heart that's been broken and still hasn’t healed quite right.
As the manager of the Dallas Longhorns, Javier Flores has had a few run-ins with Aerin Stone, and she's not exactly his favorite person. Even less so when she tells him how to do his job, insisting he play her new client rather than having him ride the bench during a few spring training games. But ever since a little too much to drink and the night of indiscretion with Aerin that followed, Javi can’t get Aerin off his mind.
This is a terrific enemies to lovers romance and the trope is executed brilliantly. Javi and Aerin are both deeply complex with more than their share of baggage that needed to be worked through. Although I got bogged down in places with lengthy internal dialog and I felt the story had several gratuitous intimate scenes that didn’t really advance the story, I loved these characters, especially Javi. It took me a while to warm up to Aerin, but once the details behind her behavior were revealed, she easily gained my empathy. If you like a good sports romance with bits of humor, an abundance of smexy-time scenes and tons of emotions, you'll love Javi and Aerin's story.
Aerin Stone is a sports agent feared by most anyone who comes into contact with her. She's driven, ruthless, tough as nails, and very successful. She doesn’t have friends, she doesn’t socialize, and she'll steamroll over anything or anyone in the way of her getting what she wants for her clients or her career. But her professional success has come at the cost of her personal life, and her tough, prickly outer shell hides a heart that's been broken and still hasn’t healed quite right.
As the manager of the Dallas Longhorns, Javier Flores has had a few run-ins with Aerin Stone, and she's not exactly his favorite person. Even less so when she tells him how to do his job, insisting he play her new client rather than having him ride the bench during a few spring training games. But ever since a little too much to drink and the night of indiscretion with Aerin that followed, Javi can’t get Aerin off his mind.
This is a terrific enemies to lovers romance and the trope is executed brilliantly. Javi and Aerin are both deeply complex with more than their share of baggage that needed to be worked through. Although I got bogged down in places with lengthy internal dialog and I felt the story had several gratuitous intimate scenes that didn’t really advance the story, I loved these characters, especially Javi. It took me a while to warm up to Aerin, but once the details behind her behavior were revealed, she easily gained my empathy. If you like a good sports romance with bits of humor, an abundance of smexy-time scenes and tons of emotions, you'll love Javi and Aerin's story.
August 19, 2020
This book was everything I was hoping for while also being so much more and I am so glad! I knew Javi and Aerin’s story was going to be a little different than the others but it still had all the things I love about Tara’s books and I loved it just as much if not more! Moon Shot brought all the enemies to lovers' goodness with some swoony single dad moments and emotional moments that will grab on to your heart!
I will admit that I had mixed feelings about Javi throughout the other books but this book showed us more into his home life and it showcased a completely different side to the broody manager we have come to know. Just like all of Tara’s heroes, I found myself falling for him just as hard! We also got to see more into Aerin’s life and dive deep into her history. It really explained why she is guarded and work driven. These two have more in common than they think even though most of the time they are like fire and ice! And there was no doubting the chemistry between these two! I swear my kindle was on fire at times! It was so satisfying watching these two slowly fall for each other knowing their feelings towards each other in the beginning.
Sometimes I wish I didn’t speed through these books because I so badly want more now! There are some books that I just can’t put down no matter what I do and this was totally one of them! I have truly loved reading Moon Shot and the whole series and I hope there’s even more to come from the Longhorns! If not, I have still become a super fan of Tara’s and I can’t wait to see what’s next for her!
I will admit that I had mixed feelings about Javi throughout the other books but this book showed us more into his home life and it showcased a completely different side to the broody manager we have come to know. Just like all of Tara’s heroes, I found myself falling for him just as hard! We also got to see more into Aerin’s life and dive deep into her history. It really explained why she is guarded and work driven. These two have more in common than they think even though most of the time they are like fire and ice! And there was no doubting the chemistry between these two! I swear my kindle was on fire at times! It was so satisfying watching these two slowly fall for each other knowing their feelings towards each other in the beginning.
Sometimes I wish I didn’t speed through these books because I so badly want more now! There are some books that I just can’t put down no matter what I do and this was totally one of them! I have truly loved reading Moon Shot and the whole series and I hope there’s even more to come from the Longhorns! If not, I have still become a super fan of Tara’s and I can’t wait to see what’s next for her!
August 10, 2020
In this 4th installment of the Dallas Longhorns series, we get to follow the story of sports super agent Aerin Stone and Longhorns manager Javier Flores. Aerin and Javi have had run-ins in the previous installments of the Longhorns series. They've all been pretty contentious. Because Aerin has been hurt and let down in the past by those closest to her, she has major trust issues. She has purposefully annoyed Javi with every encounter so as to put a damper on her attraction for him. Javi is in the middle of custody negotiations with his manipulative ex-wife so he's got his own set of baggage. Watching these two powerhouse personalities go from snapping at each other to needing each other was a treat. I couldn't put the book down until the end.
After Aerin crosses the line with Javi at their friends' wedding reception, their feelings for each other ramp up fast. I appreciate how she pushes past her misgivings and faces her feelings with honesty and integrity--no game playing. I like her no-BS attitude and how she deals with every challenge she encounters (her jerk of a boss, her difficult clients, Javi's daughters and ex-wife, etc.). Javi's challenges feel a bit contrived (how he buys into his ex's notion that he's destined to disappoint his daughters didn't make sense to me), but I enjoyed Aerin so much that I barely thought about it. Another thing about Aerin I liked? Her brother, Theo. I hope we see him in the future, fingers crossed.
After Aerin crosses the line with Javi at their friends' wedding reception, their feelings for each other ramp up fast. I appreciate how she pushes past her misgivings and faces her feelings with honesty and integrity--no game playing. I like her no-BS attitude and how she deals with every challenge she encounters (her jerk of a boss, her difficult clients, Javi's daughters and ex-wife, etc.). Javi's challenges feel a bit contrived (how he buys into his ex's notion that he's destined to disappoint his daughters didn't make sense to me), but I enjoyed Aerin so much that I barely thought about it. Another thing about Aerin I liked? Her brother, Theo. I hope we see him in the future, fingers crossed.
August 18, 2020
Aerin works for Grant and Brott sports management agency and she has a chance of a promotion if she signed someone to the agency but she has no name only a time and place. Working has kept Aerin busy after her life took a turn for the worse when her husband cheated on her and they got divorced. Javier is divorced and has two daughters who are his life and he is fighting his ex wife for more custody of them but things don't always go as planned. Aerin and Javier have never got on but now they were both in California for Abby and Jake's wedding will they be able to put there differences aside for the day and give them the closure that they both need or will it open up a can of worms. Omg I love this book and series so much with all it's twists and turns as Aerin and Javier are such great characters and there chemistry is so strong and that is what makes this book a real page turner and I have to keep reading to see what would happen next and it was so addictive. Tara Wyatt is an amazing author and writer and I definitely recommend you read this book and series and you will definitely not be disappointed.
I Voluntarily Reviewed an ARC Copy of this book.
I Voluntarily Reviewed an ARC Copy of this book.
August 18, 2020
Aerin is a very successful sports agent who grew up in a bad family situation and her husband of 10 years left her for another woman. Javier/ Javi is a former baseball player and now a manager in Texas and his ex- wife and kids live in California. Because of their careers have disliked each other but get to know each better at a wedding and a game of truth or dare. They begin a relationship but both have issues from the past to deal with. Will Javi be successful in gaining more custody of his daughters and introducing them to Aerin? Will Aerin be able to let go of her past and find happiness with Javi?
I loved this story of a couple with troubles in their past who have to decide if they want a future together. The author did a great job of showing their pasts and how that made them become the people that they were now. They had to decide if it was worth the effort to fight for a future together and happiness. The epilogue was a great ending to their story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved this story of a couple with troubles in their past who have to decide if they want a future together. The author did a great job of showing their pasts and how that made them become the people that they were now. They had to decide if it was worth the effort to fight for a future together and happiness. The epilogue was a great ending to their story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 10, 2020
Love it!!
Moon Shot was such a feel good book and one I didn't want to put down! The story follows Aerin- a powerful sports manager who doesn't take crap from anyone, and has gotten good at being alone. And, Javier- the Manager for the Dallas Longhorns who is sinfully sexy, lonely and fighting for custody of his girls. Both are bitter about love and neither particularly likes the other. After a delicious game of Truth or Dare they hook up and swear it will only be for the one time...or will it?
The book gave me all the feels and had me rooting for them. Both Aerin and Javi are divorced and needing to work through their feelings about themselves and love in general. I love the growth we see in this book both on a personal level and together. It's a great standalone book but I love that we get to see characters from the previous books in the Dallas Longhorns series. It was a nice checkin to see where they all are now.
Moon Shot was such a feel good book and one I didn't want to put down! The story follows Aerin- a powerful sports manager who doesn't take crap from anyone, and has gotten good at being alone. And, Javier- the Manager for the Dallas Longhorns who is sinfully sexy, lonely and fighting for custody of his girls. Both are bitter about love and neither particularly likes the other. After a delicious game of Truth or Dare they hook up and swear it will only be for the one time...or will it?
The book gave me all the feels and had me rooting for them. Both Aerin and Javi are divorced and needing to work through their feelings about themselves and love in general. I love the growth we see in this book both on a personal level and together. It's a great standalone book but I love that we get to see characters from the previous books in the Dallas Longhorns series. It was a nice checkin to see where they all are now.
August 9, 2020
First things first .. I loved that the characters are older, my age ha !! I felt comparable to these characters having gone through custody battles and a divorce. I felt their vulnerability and closed offness. It’s easier to put up walls and keep people out.
I loved that they could still have a drunken hook up.. seems impossible at my age.
They put up a heck of a fight but they keep getting thrown together and it’s a lot harder to fight their attraction to each other.
This book was beautifully written. It was so different from what I was expecting .the sex was steamy .. there were some really painful moments that made me cry . I loved her brother. I hope he gets a book.
This was a great read and differently emotional for me, if you have been through this, it gives you hope also..
Javier and Aerin were absolutely everything I could have wanted and more!
I loved that they could still have a drunken hook up.. seems impossible at my age.
They put up a heck of a fight but they keep getting thrown together and it’s a lot harder to fight their attraction to each other.
This book was beautifully written. It was so different from what I was expecting .the sex was steamy .. there were some really painful moments that made me cry . I loved her brother. I hope he gets a book.
This was a great read and differently emotional for me, if you have been through this, it gives you hope also..
Javier and Aerin were absolutely everything I could have wanted and more!
August 20, 2020
I just couldn't believe the utter change in Javi and Aerin. Javi is the managing coach of the Dallas Longhorns and Aerin has several clients on the Dallas Longhorns since she's a sports agent. When Javi and Aerin first meet Aerin pushes Javi's buttons. He can't believe that a woman has come into his clubhouse and demanded things from him. The day that they have to meet again is for Abby and Jake's wedding. Things begin to get flirty between Javi and Aerin and they decide to go with it. Things start to feel complicated and Aerin doesn't like complicated. She tries to push those feelings aside, but every time she succeeds Javi has to destroy it. Javi can't believe how he feels towards Aerin after disliking her for how he pushed his buttons. Once Aerin feels comfortable around Javi things take a turn. Is Aerin going to be able to continue with Javi? Will Javi fight for Aerin or give up?
August 25, 2020
Dallas Longhorns manager Javier Flores’ is a very busy man, between his team and the custody war he is waging with his ex-wife his free time is pretty much nonexistent. He doesn't have time to date, let alone start a relationship with someone, but that didn't stop him from having a one night stand with his least favorite sports agent Aerin Stone. Javier can't stand Aerin most days but after having her in his bed it's all that he can think about. Javier and Aerin have something worth holding onto because the chemistry and attraction between these two is very hot and intense. But one little stolen glance, a heated discussion, a forbidden kiss, things get out of hand real quick and they can't keep there hands off each other. This was a great addition to this baseball 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.
August 18, 2020
tarawyatt writes a good book y’all!!! Her newest release, Moon Shot, is a unique twist on a sports romance!
Javi and Aerin were amazing characters! Both divorced, and not looking for ANYTHING because of it! But you know we love a good HEA and it’s even better when you fight for it. I loved watching these two battle through old hurts and finding their own road to a new happy. I also just loved how much of a badass, take charge woman, Aerin was! And a baseball manager H? Woooo I was sold y’all!!
This is the fourth book in Tara’s Dallas Longhorns series, however each is a standalone! Definitely recommend picking any of these up!!
Javi and Aerin were amazing characters! Both divorced, and not looking for ANYTHING because of it! But you know we love a good HEA and it’s even better when you fight for it. I loved watching these two battle through old hurts and finding their own road to a new happy. I also just loved how much of a badass, take charge woman, Aerin was! And a baseball manager H? Woooo I was sold y’all!!
This is the fourth book in Tara’s Dallas Longhorns series, however each is a standalone! Definitely recommend picking any of these up!!
August 18, 2020
This is book 4 in the Dallas Longhorns series, that can also be read as a standalone. Moon Shot is a steamy baseball romance with enemies to lovers storyline. This is my first book by Tara Wyatt and I enjoyed the feel good story that I could not put down. When you have a past like these two characters the last thing they are looking for is love but when they are thrown together by a game of Truth or Dare, they hook up saying it will only be for the night, or will it ....
This book is full of emotions. It's sweet, steamy and sentimental, A second chance romance. I loved all the characters and I am now going to go and read Tara's other books.
This book is full of emotions. It's sweet, steamy and sentimental, A second chance romance. I loved all the characters and I am now going to go and read Tara's other books.
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