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★An athlete competing for Gold and the coach's little sister. Extra Hot and Off Limits★


Ellis is the reigning US national BMX champion, with boundless energy and an endless need for that next adrenaline rush. Phaedra is a soft spoken yoga instructor and aromatherapist. She's also the younger sister of Ellis' friend and coach; off limits, and out of bounds. What could go wrong?

★Fall in love with ALL the Bad Boys of the Summer Games!★
In the heat of the summer, these sizzling playboy athletes are looking to score! But all that training and dedication never prepared them for what they’ll really encounter at the summer games: a shot at love. Will these players—on and off the court—stay out of bounds or risk falling in love for the ultimate victory?

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Published July 12, 2021

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4,298 reviews37 followers
July 13, 2021
Insta love between the BMX athlete Ellis and his new nutrition/masseuse/yoga instructor Phaedra. Love at first sight, sweet, steamy, romantic and sweet OTT with totally zero drama and with a sweet HEA😍😍😍
11.5k reviews49 followers
July 14, 2021
"Electric heat rippled throughout my chakras, lighting me up from within."

Ellis by Ava Pearl is the fourth book in the multi-author Bad Boys of the Summer Games series. I really loved this fast-paced, insta-love/lust story about Phaedra Campbell and Ellis Chadwick. Ellis is a BMX racing superstar who is also a smexy social media sensation. The man is 6'4" of solid muscle that can make panties melt with just one look. Phaedra is a massage therapist who is also a nutritionist and into some other things. She has been flown to Tokyo by Ben, her older brother and Ellis's coach, to work with him for the week leading up to his event. Her job is to cook nutritional and clean meals for Ellis and work with him to ensure he is able to deliver his best. After a quick introduction and then getting to observe him a bit with her brother, which is funny, she decides they will do yoga each night and then she will give him a massage before he heads back to the athlete's village. As she is staying in a room in the team trailer which is next to the course. There is an immediate attraction and electricity zapping between these two but they both know they are there for jobs, his to win Gold and her to give him what he needs to do it. That does not stop them from flirting and then it all erupts the night before his big race.....he wins big before he even gets on his bike as he gets the woman of his dreams.

Yep this was a fun filled, funny, smexy and very entertaining short story. It is well written, has a good story-line and great characters. Then there is a wonderful HEA and an even better bonus epilogue. This book is a wonderful addition to this series.
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5,032 reviews56 followers
July 13, 2021
The addition starts with the book cover….yeah…yeah…yeah don’t judge a book by its cover they say ….well we all do it and this one here it is the scratch to your itch or better yet the filling to your oreos! Speaking of filling…..wait, that’s for later. Within the first chapters you get the panoramic view of whom you’re dealing with! This is book is part of the Bad Boys of the Summer Games series why just read one when you can start at the beginning and keep reading through the series it won’t be a waste of time. Phaedra is sweet brought in to help the sexy as all get BMX rider to the end of his career still being the best. Ellis the sexy as all get out BMX star wants to retire but retire being the best. The has to work together getting to know each other and fate put everything in place the chemistry is intense and the magnetic pull can’t be ignored but is it enough for her brother (Ellis coach) to understand, and is there happiness for them?
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1,198 reviews
July 14, 2021
Ellis is another story in the Bad Boys of the Summer Games series. She is his coach's sister. He is a BMX rider for the summer games. She is there with them for the last week before the big competition. Her job is to cook and help him get his mind ready for this. The thing is, they both meet and feel an immediate connection. These two go the week flirting and whatnot back and forth knowing that they can't be together as they are both there for work. Not to mention his coach, her brother. But what will happen if these two go past the flirting stage. Will it mess with his win or with their relationship? How will things go after the competition is over?

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2,442 reviews15 followers
July 19, 2021
Ava Pearl joins the multi-author Bad Boys of the Summer Games series with Ellis, a super steamy instalove romance! Ellis is a week away from the final BMX bike event in the Olympics when his coach, Ben, brings in a specialized nutritionist/massage therapist/aromatherapist to assist in the final push of training. The moment Ellis meets Phaedra, his priorities suddenly shift. As much as he still wants to win, he is looking towards the rest of his life and he sees Phaedra as a huge part of it. This is a super steamy, super sweet instalove short romance with two very different yet engaging characters who have a surplus of chemistry between them!

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6,131 reviews57 followers
October 5, 2021
First things first; I like the cover of this book!
Ellis is a novella in the ‘’bad boys of the summer games’’ collection. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Ellis is a BMX competitor in the Tokyo games. When his best friend/agent hires someone to help his diet he isn’t happy. That soon changes when sparks fly between him and Phaedra.
The chemistry between Ellis and Phaedra is clear to see and I liked them together.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
1,592 reviews4 followers
July 12, 2021
This is book number 4 of the Bad Boys of the Summer Games series and focuses on Ellis and Phaedra. Phaedra is hired by her brother to help Ellis for the week leading up to his big race. She is his nutritionist and massage therapist. As soon as Ellis meets Phaedra, he immediately knows that she's the one for him. Phaedra feels the same connection but they decide not to act on it while Ellis is still training for his race. They both fall hard and fast for each other and I love that there was no drama at all. This was a wonderful addition to the series and I can't wait for the next book!

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7,458 reviews75 followers
July 13, 2021
Ellis is the next book in the Bad Boys of the Summer Games series and is Ellis, a BMX athlete, and Phaedra, the coach's sister. Phaedra came to the games to help Ellis center himself and be more focused on the games. Upon meeting Phaedra, Ellis felt a jolt of electricity go through his body.

Ellis is a fun fast read with sweet and steamy connection that will have your heart melting. I love how Phaedra does not let her brother stand in the way of her happiness and is there to only help Ellis. Great addition to an amazing and fun series.

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1,398 reviews19 followers
July 15, 2021
Ellis is book 4 of “Bad Boys Of The Summer Games”. Ellis is a bad boy and champion USA BMX bike rider. Ellis’ coach Ben brings his sister Phaedra who is aromatherapist and yoga instructor in to help BMX biker Ellis get into shape with his eating and workout habits, mentally ready etc. Phaedra perhaps awesome meals, gives the best massages that leaves Ellis wanting more. The two are great together with flirty ways and camaraderie oh how I loved it. Phaedra is perky and is all ready to whip Ellis into shape but what neither embarked on was an instant connection and falling in love.

This is a great addition to the “Bad Boys Of The Summer Games”.

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5,665 reviews63 followers
July 29, 2021
Ellis is a master with the BMX and he is coming up on his biggest race ever for Team USA. His coach, Ben, brings in his sister Phaedra, who does massage therapy, yoga, healthy cooking, etc. They are to work together for the week up to the big race, but the night before things skyrocket and are never the same again.
Love the characters and how they amaze each other with dedication, strength and caring. The Love Locks scene was especially great. Loved the ending, too, and can not wait to read more by this author.

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1,292 reviews25 followers
July 11, 2021
This quite short story was fun to read. It is one of those - insta - everything stories, that manages also to be good. Some such stories miss the mark by a long shot but this story has quite a good storyline and the characters are well written. Of course as it is on the shorter side there are no sidesteps in the story but the storyline covers that very well. So as a short insta-everything story this one is quite successful and easily earns the beautiful four stars.

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4,283 reviews11 followers
July 14, 2021
Loved this short story of Ellis falling hard for Phaedra. A tall handsome BMX champion who is under a lot of pressure and in walks Phaedra to help him get in top physical, mental, and relaxed in order to compete. The connection was electric and flowed so well, it was just a matter of time before these two admit their feelings. The ending was so sweet as this driven athlete and brilliant wife were so cute and treasured what is most important in life.

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490 reviews5 followers
January 24, 2025
Morno

Não é que a história seja ruim, mas eu não curti. A gente não sabe em que país a história se passa em boa parte da história (só no final é que dá pra ter uma ideia), o cara tá se preparando para um competição há um tempão, a história gira em torno disso e, quando finalmente chega o grande dia, dá um salto de "2 dias após a competição". Cara, a gente nem vê nadinha, nem um comentário de como ele se saiu. Como assim??? Definição de frustrante. Achei a história bem rasa, não me empolgou nem um pouco.
12k reviews75 followers
July 10, 2021
The author has given us a quick read that pulls us into the lives of Ellis and Phaedra and does not let go. Phaedra is tasked with helping Ellis focus and become healthy for his upcoming international competition. As soon as they touch, they feel an immediate connection but cannot do anything about it until after the competition. Will they be able to last that long?

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2,349 reviews9 followers
July 12, 2021
Ellis is a BMX biker at the summer games poised to take the gold. His coach bring in his sister Phaedra to help Ellis in his final week of preparation before the final event. Phaedra and Ellis feel an instant connection from the moment they meet. This was a sweet read with genuine characters that were likeable and had a sizzling chemistry. Another enjoyable read in this Boys of the Summer Games Series. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
3,552 reviews52 followers
July 13, 2021
This was a sweet novella. Ellis meets Phaedra and sparks fly. They are incredibly attracted to each other but Phaedra has a job to do, which to help Ellis at his competition. When their chemistry explodes into passion, it gets hot and steamy. I thought this story was cute and drama-free.

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2,032 reviews12 followers
July 14, 2021
Ellis is a BMX rider who wants to finish his career with a bang. His coach decides to bring in his sister, Phaedra, to help Ellis focus and stay healthy until his last ride. Ellis and Phaedra have an instant connection. They have to remain professional until the games is over. This is a short, fast paced read.

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4,099 reviews31 followers
July 10, 2021
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.

This is the fourth book in the Bad Boys of the Summer Games series, it's fast-paced and quick to read. This instalove sports romance is well-written and the chemistry between Ellis and Phaedra is instantaneous. Wonderful likable characters, loved their story.
911 reviews4 followers
July 13, 2021
In the driveway.
Awesome story. Ellis is a BMX rider and wants to end his career as the best. Phaedra is brought in to help him do just that. Over the course of the week before the big race Ellis and Phaedra fall in love. But will it last after the race is over? Oh, and did we mention that her brother is Ellis’ coach. Yeah. Go Team!

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2,555 reviews14 followers
July 12, 2021
What a great story

Enjoyed reading this book. Ellis was a BMX Olympian and Phaedra was a massage therapist along with diet and oils. She worked with him during the Olympic races for a week or so. They ended up having feelings for each other but kept things professional. Until....Read the book it's good, you'll enjoy it. :)
2,450 reviews12 followers
July 12, 2021
Ellis met the girl of his dreams, when his trainer, Ben brought in his sister, Phaedra a nutritionist, massage, and aromatherapy specialist the last week before the big race at the Olympics to help fine tune his body. An enjoyable read.

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3,261 reviews10 followers
July 13, 2021
Ellis is a world class BMX athlete. His trainer brings in a nutritionist and herbalist to assist him in his training. The two fall for each other. Read along to find out what happens in this short, fast, instalove with a HEA.

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1,446 reviews5 followers
July 13, 2021
Hot Love Story!

Ellis, a BMX cyclist, and Phaedra, a massage therapist, are thrown together right before the summer games. Tensions are high and so are the cravings these two ignite in each other. This steamy and sweet instalove story will have your heart gliding through the finish line!
6,577 reviews35 followers
July 14, 2021
An amazing book four in the Bad Boys of the Summer Games series! It is emotionally deep, engaging, relatable, funny, steamy, witty, and well written. The characters are likeable; the chemistry between them is undeniable and instant. Definitely recommended!

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287 reviews1 follower
July 14, 2021
I loved Ellis by Ava Pearl! It was well written and told an amazing story. Phaedra and Ellis had awesome chemistry from the first time they met. Ellis is a BMX rider needing help finding focus before the big race. His coach brings in his sister, Phaedra to help by cooking his meals and to help keep him in shape. If you like insta love romance you will love their story! 5 stars
7,154 reviews33 followers
July 18, 2021
An entertaining fourth book in this series. This is the story of Ellis a BMX champion and Phaedra who helps him get ready for the games. She is off limits to Ellis as she is his coach's sister. He is drawn to her and she is to him. This is their journey to their happily ever after. I enjoyed this book and series.

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10.6k reviews28 followers
August 1, 2021
Ellis is a BMX champion training for the summer games and Phaedra is brought in to get him in tip top shape. These two have an instant connection and they end out falling for each other. One problem, Phaedra is the sister of Ellis's coach/best friend. This is a sweet, short, and steamy love story with likable characters and a happily ever after. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
107 reviews
July 9, 2021
He’s a BMX athlete and she is a nutritionist and herbal healer. Quickly the fall in love.

18+ steaminess, no cliffhanger and HEA

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1,398 reviews
July 11, 2021
This is a great book. Ms. Pearl has a way with words and shows it with Ellis & Phaedra's story! They were perfect for one another. The chemistry was palpable and passion was off-the-charts! A good story and a sweet HEA.
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9,595 reviews34 followers
July 12, 2021
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Ellis knows he shouldn't give into his attraction for Phaedra but they both fall quickly for each other. I liked how they use a love lock to get engaged with.
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