Ryder

NZ Rugby #5

by Eva Foxx

Sexy rugby star Ryder is as good at playing with women’s hearts as he is on the field – but he might’ve just met his match. When Ryder’s childhood rival makes an unexpected reappearance in his life, Ryder is completely stunned. The girl he used to clash with is now definitely all woman. Tensions ran high between Ryder and Stella in the past. The constant conflict between them was fueled by scorching competitiveness and scorching attraction.
To Ryder, Stella might just be the perfect package. She’s hot as hell, sharp tongued, strong willed, and Ryder can’t get enough. To Stella, Ryder is the perfect mix of trouble and provocative charisma. Unable to resist one another for long, the two agree to one single night of scorching hot passion with no strings attached... unfortunately, nothing is that simple and two little pink lines throw them both for a loop. Can a perpetual playboy become a superstar father – and can Stella trust Ryder to change even if he wants to?
With the National Cup around the corner, everything is at stake. One thing is for sure, this final game is going to be the hardest one Ryder’s ever faced.
Ryder is the fifth book in the NZ Rugby Romance Series , but each of these short and spicy sports romances can be read and enjoyed all on their own. With no cliffhangers or cheating, expect a sizzling but sweet love story featuring strong athletes and their feisty heroines finding happily ever after !

Genres: Romance, Fiction

33 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 29, 2020

Reviews

[Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog) · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enemies-to-lovers story to keep you entertained. It's short but sexy and has a hot rugby player that goes back and forth with his childhood rival. I loved their banter as it made the story more fun.

[Riley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free ARC copy in exchange for my honest review. This is my own opinion and was not influenced by anyone.

Ryder is the fifth book in the NZ Rugby series. Each book is a standalone with no cliffhanger. All the guys from the team are brothers and figure in all the books. Together they form a true family.

Ryder is the self proclaimed sexiest guy on the rugby team. He lives for rugby, his little sister Jade, and his brothers. He lost his parents in a car accident and keeps everyone except the Jade and his teammates at a distance. Ryder uses one night stands to try and fill the something inside of him that is missing.

Stella is a childhood rival of Ryder. She always secretly like Ryder and when she sees him in the bar, she can't resist. Straight laced Stella decides she wants to be wild and agrees to one night only with him.

After one night with Ryder she pushes him away. She wants a relationship but knows he is a playboy. When she finds out she's pregnant, she doesn't know what to do.

Stella has spunk and is a strong female character. She gives it to Ryder as much and as well as he gives it to her. Ryder has the attitude of the player and party boy. Being with Stella opens him up and he is not afraid. He wants a forever with Stella. I like these characters a lot and for a short story they are well developed. I do wish we had gotten more story showing their transformations.

Another great read from Eva Foxx. Ryder is the perfect addition to the series. Each player is unique and so are the women they find their happily ever after with..

[Patti Barker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good book. A great happy ending for Ryder. This series you read that Ryder is a playboy. He finally finds his happiness even though Stella and Ryder had a past. They have always seemed to challenge each other while growing up. One night while Ryder is out looking for his next lady for the night, he runs into Stella. She decides to have a fun night with Ryder. After the night together, neither one can stop thinking of each other. Ryder can't get his head in the game until he sees Stella and he makes everything right between them. Stella does tell him the secret she has been keeping from him. Ryder finally gets his HEA after years of being a Playboy.

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[Knight Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryder the playboy of the New Zealand Rugby Team. The whole team has become like one big happy family always there to support one another in everything. Ryder lost his parents when he was young, so it had always been him and his sister Jade. One night at a club he ran into a girl from his past. They decided to hook up for the evening, but it was cut short when Kai called needing assistance. Ryder was pulled in two. He had to help Kai with his problem and take care of him, but Stella had made Ryder feel the closest to a whole person since his parents death. He had to get back to Stella but how. Stalls refused to see past Ryder's playboy ways. She did not think he could change.

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[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryder is an amusing story of love and love a family. There has always been something between Ryder and Stella, the tension between them keeps them pushing each other. When the night of heat, lust and passion take a sudden turn and Ryder leaves, Stella is left for a lost. Weeks later when a chance meeting leave them to a trip to the hospital, the truth comes out, but will Stella actually admit it. .

This story warms your heart not only with Ryder and Stella's relationship, but the connection and understanding the whole team have for each other as they watch out for each other. This is a story that is a great addition to the to the loving series.

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[Brigitte · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story of the New Zealanders Auckland sports team is simply said very fun to read. It is short and romantic, it has humour and romance and the elements that make a good story good. Despite the fact that this story is quite short, it is also quite good. In such short stories there is no room for any kinds of errors and this story somehow is just that. It is not quite up to fabulous five stars but it so deserves the fantastic four stars.

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[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryder is the fifth book of the NZ Rugby Romance series. This is a quick, fast paced romance that can easily be read during your lunch break. This read is about Ryder and Stella. Ryder and Stella were once classmates in high school but there was always rivalry between them along with an attraction neither would admit to having. They accidentally meet at a club one night and that is where their story begins.

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[JLH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryder is the almost last in this series. After all the other four guys have found their mates a it’s fitting to leave the playboy for last. He is dealing with a lot the Cup coming up, his sister staying with him after his parents death. All of his first mates finding love. To a lot. But Stella. Of the famous Stella is teasing and caught his eye. She is fiery and he is after her again as they were in school. Can a evening interlude change their love to hate and hate to love relationship? No cliffs

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[Sara Munoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very well-written book 5 in the NZ Rugby Series was an interesting Enemies To Lovers Romance, short and spicy, sports romance story as it had some very well-crafted scenes and story plots. These characters have very strong personalities and their interactions are believable. This story has the following: twists and turns, adventure, action, romance, steam and a HEA. It is a fast-paced story that will keep you engaged from start to finish.

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[Eliza · Rating 5 out of 5]

These New Zeeland guys are the perfect book boyfriends
Ryder and Stella had a hook up that leads to complications, both scared to trust till they fall hard
Great sweet family and friends dynamic and feel good HEA
Win the game, win at love with this wonderful sports series
Best new steamy romance I’ve found this year, this author is one to watch!

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[Mulan Book Princess · Rating 5 out of 5]

This NZ Rugby romance series is a great selection of stories. I love how we learn about each team member as we go on, and even glimpse bits and pieces of players from previous books. I’ve always wondered who was going to tame Ryder’s wild ways and love that it is Stella. Though the story is a bit sad, there is always the HEA at the end, and this was a great one!

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[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely fantastic, well written, and emotionally deep page-turner! The storyline is flawless, engaging, witty, funny, and interesting with low drama, ups and downs, passion, and steam. The characters are likeable; the chemistry between them is off the charts! Definitely recommended.

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[BusyM3 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great read in this NZ Ruby Romance series. The story flows well, the characters go well together and have great chemistry. It is a quick and steamy read. A fun read.

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[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella is about Stella and Ryder, who were childhood rivals. They run into each other one night and decide to have a one night stand that turns into something a little more!

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[Nate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryder & Stella had a fun, entertaining read. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.