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Salt Lake City Stallions #1
First Down
I never had a thing for football players.
That is, until I met Dallas Lockett.
He’s the star player for the Salt Lake City Stallions.
Football’s hottest, swooniest, most charming quarterback.
A rich-and-famous playboy who could have anyone he wants.
Yet for some reason, he wants me.
The first big problem?
Dallas has a strict no-girlfriend policy during the season.
A policy which he--and his teammates--make very clear to me.
But based on the way he looks at me in the locker room,
That policy is being stretched to its limit.
The second big problem?
It’s my job to touch every part of his body.
Helping him stretch before practice, and giving him deep-tissue massages after.
It’s like staring at a perfectly-cooked steak that I’m not allowed to eat.
Dallas gets hot and sweaty during his games,
And soon we’re getting physical off the field.
Can I do my job to keep him healthy on the way to the playoffs?
Or will we both fall a yard short of the goal line?
FIRST DOWN is a scorching sports romance filled with humor, suspense, and football-related excitement. HEA guaranteed!
That is, until I met Dallas Lockett.
He’s the star player for the Salt Lake City Stallions.
Football’s hottest, swooniest, most charming quarterback.
A rich-and-famous playboy who could have anyone he wants.
Yet for some reason, he wants me.
The first big problem?
Dallas has a strict no-girlfriend policy during the season.
A policy which he--and his teammates--make very clear to me.
But based on the way he looks at me in the locker room,
That policy is being stretched to its limit.
The second big problem?
It’s my job to touch every part of his body.
Helping him stretch before practice, and giving him deep-tissue massages after.
It’s like staring at a perfectly-cooked steak that I’m not allowed to eat.
Dallas gets hot and sweaty during his games,
And soon we’re getting physical off the field.
Can I do my job to keep him healthy on the way to the playoffs?
Or will we both fall a yard short of the goal line?
FIRST DOWN is a scorching sports romance filled with humor, suspense, and football-related excitement. HEA guaranteed!
360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 7, 2021
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December 12, 2021
4 stars. I really enjoyed this book. It’s good in almost all the ways… the storyline, the pacing, the swoon-worthy hero. Best of all, it wasn’t overly predictable - a HUGE win in my book.
However, a few things did bother me. First, the heroine made some REALLY bad decisions several times - and they all ended up working out really great for her. I just can’t believe that kind of story telling. People usually don’t get rewarded for their bad behavior, but she did. Second, they never once mentioned condom use during sex. There’s something about this that feels SO wrong in a modern day romance book. Finally, while I loved most of the ending, some parts were just overly cheesy, or seemed to make no sense. Her choice for her replacement was stupid, and the team just hiring someone random seemed extremely unlikely. After writing all of that out, I realized that I guess I just wish there was a bit more realism in this book overall. I think there’s just a lot of suspending disbelief happening with this story.
The best part of this book though? He was a football player, famous, we get his POV. But never once do we get some diatribe about how he was with soooo many women. He obviously has slept around in the past, but even that wasn’t ever really explicitly stated or described in any way. I can appreciate that. He also wasn’t interested in any OW once he met the heroine. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Oh, and there’s an epilogue 17 years later that you can get from the author’s website. I loved that. Definitely a HEA ending. 🥰🥰
Safe, no virgins, the pasts of both H&h wasn’t really discussed in any detail, just some vague hints about his past with random women who meant nothing to him. No cheating, no sex on page with anyone but the MCs, no OM drama, mild OW drama caused by fans hitting on H, but he turns them down.
However, a few things did bother me. First, the heroine made some REALLY bad decisions several times - and they all ended up working out really great for her. I just can’t believe that kind of story telling. People usually don’t get rewarded for their bad behavior, but she did. Second, they never once mentioned condom use during sex. There’s something about this that feels SO wrong in a modern day romance book. Finally, while I loved most of the ending, some parts were just overly cheesy, or seemed to make no sense. Her choice for her replacement was stupid, and the team just hiring someone random seemed extremely unlikely. After writing all of that out, I realized that I guess I just wish there was a bit more realism in this book overall. I think there’s just a lot of suspending disbelief happening with this story.
The best part of this book though? He was a football player, famous, we get his POV. But never once do we get some diatribe about how he was with soooo many women. He obviously has slept around in the past, but even that wasn’t ever really explicitly stated or described in any way. I can appreciate that. He also wasn’t interested in any OW once he met the heroine. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Oh, and there’s an epilogue 17 years later that you can get from the author’s website. I loved that. Definitely a HEA ending. 🥰🥰
Safe, no virgins, the pasts of both H&h wasn’t really discussed in any detail, just some vague hints about his past with random women who meant nothing to him. No cheating, no sex on page with anyone but the MCs, no OM drama, mild OW drama caused by fans hitting on H, but he turns them down.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 29, 2022
**4.6/5 stars**
This is the second book I read from K.T Quinn and I must say that I'm happily surprised (first one being Yours Forever: A Brother's Best Friend Romance). Once again, I really enjoyed the story, the characters, the romance...
The story starts with Kimberly, freshout of college kinesiologue who works to rehabilitate elderly people. One day, she is offered a job at the NFL, and without a second thought, she accepts right away and quits her job on the spot...
What I really liked about Kim was how easy going she was. She had a backbone, was smart and took absolutely no shit from anyone, but was also a very sweet young woman. She was the perfect match for Dallas.
As for Dallas, I loved his character. If he started out as a cocky and arrogant quarterback superstar, we quickly see his sweeter side while he spends time with Kim. He is absolutely the one who fell in love first and he was very protective of Kim. There was a little bit of push and pull because of his no dating rule but there was no real angst. Get yourself a boyfriend like Dallas.
This was just a very sweet romance. K.T. Quinn is definitely an author that I will follow. I'm also looking forward to reading her other books.
✔️Dual POV
✔️HFN + Bonus chapter
✔️Safe
✔️No cheating
✔️Protective/Possessive H
✔️Push and pull
✔️No OW/OM
🔥Steam level: 2/5
⚡Little separation
Also, may I point out that these kindle books are super affordable? Like, for how good and worth it they are, I feel like I'm robbing K.T.Quinn (I mean, I don't know if it's a special sale but as of Dec.10th, all her books are CAD$0.99) 👀 Just saying...
This is the second book I read from K.T Quinn and I must say that I'm happily surprised (first one being Yours Forever: A Brother's Best Friend Romance). Once again, I really enjoyed the story, the characters, the romance...
The story starts with Kimberly, freshout of college kinesiologue who works to rehabilitate elderly people. One day, she is offered a job at the NFL, and without a second thought, she accepts right away and quits her job on the spot...
What I really liked about Kim was how easy going she was. She had a backbone, was smart and took absolutely no shit from anyone, but was also a very sweet young woman. She was the perfect match for Dallas.
“Kim wasn’t a distraction at all. Not even close. She was the best thing to ever happen to me.” -Dallas
As for Dallas, I loved his character. If he started out as a cocky and arrogant quarterback superstar, we quickly see his sweeter side while he spends time with Kim. He is absolutely the one who fell in love first and he was very protective of Kim. There was a little bit of push and pull because of his no dating rule but there was no real angst. Get yourself a boyfriend like Dallas.
“I wanted to take you somewhere warm,” she grumbled.
I stood up, moved my chair around so that I was next to her, and put my arm around her.
“I’m nice and warm snuggling up with you.”
This was just a very sweet romance. K.T. Quinn is definitely an author that I will follow. I'm also looking forward to reading her other books.
✔️Dual POV
✔️HFN + Bonus chapter
✔️Safe
✔️No cheating
✔️Protective/Possessive H
✔️Push and pull
✔️No OW/OM
🔥Steam level: 2/5
⚡Little separation
Also, may I point out that these kindle books are super affordable? Like, for how good and worth it they are, I feel like I'm robbing K.T.Quinn (I mean, I don't know if it's a special sale but as of Dec.10th, all her books are CAD$0.99) 👀 Just saying...
Salt Lake City Stallions series
1. First Down** - 2. Tight End - 3. Third and Long
- 4. Fourth Quarter - 5. Final Drive (TBR)
September 15, 2022
Finding Their Dream Jobs
4.5 stars - I ❤ this book! Even when things head for the dramatic, there's humor throughout. I found myself frequently chuckling.
Dallas is surly and a bit full of himself, at times. Kim, not Kimmie, is fresh out of college but she knows something that can help Dallas. I love the dynamics and how they could've been power dynamics but, aside from a couple of "small" events, they didn't go to that level.
In true Cassie Cole / K.T. Quinn fashion, life interrupts in everyday ways. I like that there are real life bumps that they have to deal with. And I love how they sort them out - via brute force and other creative ways.
Curt Bonnem and Ramona Radcliff did a good job narrating. This is a fun read / listen and I'm looking forward to future books in this series.
Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
UPDATED 9/2022:
I stumbled upon the extended epilogue this morning. All I can say is that tissues were required. ❤❤😭❤❤
4.5 stars - I ❤ this book! Even when things head for the dramatic, there's humor throughout. I found myself frequently chuckling.
Dallas is surly and a bit full of himself, at times. Kim, not Kimmie, is fresh out of college but she knows something that can help Dallas. I love the dynamics and how they could've been power dynamics but, aside from a couple of "small" events, they didn't go to that level.
In true Cassie Cole / K.T. Quinn fashion, life interrupts in everyday ways. I like that there are real life bumps that they have to deal with. And I love how they sort them out - via brute force and other creative ways.
Curt Bonnem and Ramona Radcliff did a good job narrating. This is a fun read / listen and I'm looking forward to future books in this series.
Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
UPDATED 9/2022:
I stumbled upon the extended epilogue this morning. All I can say is that tissues were required. ❤❤😭❤❤
February 2, 2022
First Down is the first installment of the Salt Lake City Stallions. In it, you will meet Kim and Dallas. She just graduated college and really wants to dive into the kinesiologic world. Mostly because that's what she studied and got a degree in. The one thing she doesn't want to see is old people balls every day but right now she is working at a rehab center where her clientele is mostly the elderly. Until she gets a once in a lifetime opportunity to ditch this place.
The day she offered a job to be an NFL trainer is the day she throws coffee on her boss. Mostly because he's an entitled douche canoe and threw away her uneaten sandwich. Also, it's a job of a lifetime. She could potentially be doing what she actually studied for and that's pretty exciting. The only thing is she has to deal with the hot-headed and stubborn ass.
Wait. I mean football superstar. Enter Dallas. The Stallion's quarterback who doesn't want to deal with the head trainer's bullshit. So, it's easy to see why he's so annoyed when Kim comes into the room to treat him. Now Sandra, the head trainer, is no peach and honestly hard to work with. She rubbed me the wrong way after we first met, and she didn't get better either.
Little does Dallas know is that Kim is going to help the entire situation with his arm. Once he feels loads better, he tracks her down and really offers her the job. The only catch is she can only see him. No one else. Things don't really go great after this because her boss is still Sandra.
Romantic feelings eventually develop between them. It was mostly professional until it they couldn't handle it anymore. The tension was there, and other people started to see it. I honestly enjoyed when things exploded between them because they were good for one another. Even if I think the drama outside of the relationship was dramatic.
In the end, I liked the book and I think I will move onto the sequel.
The day she offered a job to be an NFL trainer is the day she throws coffee on her boss. Mostly because he's an entitled douche canoe and threw away her uneaten sandwich. Also, it's a job of a lifetime. She could potentially be doing what she actually studied for and that's pretty exciting. The only thing is she has to deal with the hot-headed and stubborn ass.
Wait. I mean football superstar. Enter Dallas. The Stallion's quarterback who doesn't want to deal with the head trainer's bullshit. So, it's easy to see why he's so annoyed when Kim comes into the room to treat him. Now Sandra, the head trainer, is no peach and honestly hard to work with. She rubbed me the wrong way after we first met, and she didn't get better either.
Little does Dallas know is that Kim is going to help the entire situation with his arm. Once he feels loads better, he tracks her down and really offers her the job. The only catch is she can only see him. No one else. Things don't really go great after this because her boss is still Sandra.
Romantic feelings eventually develop between them. It was mostly professional until it they couldn't handle it anymore. The tension was there, and other people started to see it. I honestly enjoyed when things exploded between them because they were good for one another. Even if I think the drama outside of the relationship was dramatic.
In the end, I liked the book and I think I will move onto the sequel.
April 27, 2024
▫️ sports romance, has romcom vibes, light drama between them, because of external factors; sweet and fluffy 😁
▫️ I absolutely loathed her old and new boss, especially the new one; do real people like that exist in real life? I choose to say that no 😂 at least I hope. She was useless as her job, period. Also, what a bunch of judgemental people in that department. I understand that drama was needed, but this part was very annoying
▫️ I enjoyed the part where he tells the entire world he loves her; but I still wanted him to defend her even earlier in the book, each time he personally saw how that b1tch Sandra behaved; on another note, why not record her and show the team's owner what an useless as$ she was ... oh, wait, because otherwise, the drama level in the book would have dropped with at least 50% 😂
▫️ some things were ridiculous, and there was spice, not overdone, but still.. I couldn't feel their connection; when they finally hooked up, I was like, " Yeah, ok, about time, let's move on" 😂😂
▫️ their extended epilogue was just perfect, though 🥰
Would I reread this book? Nope
Would I continue the series? Probably, I'm curious about the next book, I read the synopsis, and my curiosity picked.
▫️ I absolutely loathed her old and new boss, especially the new one; do real people like that exist in real life? I choose to say that no 😂 at least I hope. She was useless as her job, period. Also, what a bunch of judgemental people in that department. I understand that drama was needed, but this part was very annoying
▫️ I enjoyed the part where he tells the entire world he loves her; but I still wanted him to defend her even earlier in the book, each time he personally saw how that b1tch Sandra behaved; on another note, why not record her and show the team's owner what an useless as$ she was ... oh, wait, because otherwise, the drama level in the book would have dropped with at least 50% 😂
▫️ some things were ridiculous, and there was spice, not overdone, but still.. I couldn't feel their connection; when they finally hooked up, I was like, " Yeah, ok, about time, let's move on" 😂😂
▫️ their extended epilogue was just perfect, though 🥰
Would I reread this book? Nope
Would I continue the series? Probably, I'm curious about the next book, I read the synopsis, and my curiosity picked.
November 16, 2021
Just one touch may burn them both
First Down is an smoldering smexy story about Kimberly Desden and Dallas Lockett. He is the star Quarterback for the Salt Lake City Stallions, a new NFL expansion team. Kim is a Kinesiologist who recently graduated college with her degree and is working in a rehabilitation center. Things are okay but not great as her boss is an a$$. So when her college friend Jessie calls and says there is a job available with the Stallions she jumps at the chance and quits her current job is spectacular fashion. The only slight issue is that when she gets to the Stallions she discovers there is not really a job, just a fight happening between the QB and the head Physical Therapist for the team. As it turns out Kim is able to help Dallas only once she puts her hands on him there is a spark that is ignited. To say Dallas is a prima donna would be an understatement. He also has a set of rules he lives by during the season. What he was not expecting was for Kim to come into his life, first with the Stallions and then personally. It seems that when she laid her hands on him she not only fixed his physical issue but she also started a fire in his heart for her.
This is a high energy, fun, flirty, entertaining and smoldering smexy book. The story-line was well paced and written and the characters are nicely developed and have a great chemistry. This is a bit of a slow burn but once it gets ignited watch out as there are some explosions about to happen.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
First Down is an smoldering smexy story about Kimberly Desden and Dallas Lockett. He is the star Quarterback for the Salt Lake City Stallions, a new NFL expansion team. Kim is a Kinesiologist who recently graduated college with her degree and is working in a rehabilitation center. Things are okay but not great as her boss is an a$$. So when her college friend Jessie calls and says there is a job available with the Stallions she jumps at the chance and quits her current job is spectacular fashion. The only slight issue is that when she gets to the Stallions she discovers there is not really a job, just a fight happening between the QB and the head Physical Therapist for the team. As it turns out Kim is able to help Dallas only once she puts her hands on him there is a spark that is ignited. To say Dallas is a prima donna would be an understatement. He also has a set of rules he lives by during the season. What he was not expecting was for Kim to come into his life, first with the Stallions and then personally. It seems that when she laid her hands on him she not only fixed his physical issue but she also started a fire in his heart for her.
This is a high energy, fun, flirty, entertaining and smoldering smexy book. The story-line was well paced and written and the characters are nicely developed and have a great chemistry. This is a bit of a slow burn but once it gets ignited watch out as there are some explosions about to happen.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
January 23, 2022
4.2 stars.
That ending was so abrupt and unsatisfying it’s sort of tainted my opinion a bit.
I liked the rest of the book well enough though.
Their relationship developed really smoothly.
I thought they were super sweet together.
I would’ve liked more steam, but that’s always gonna be my complaint.
I really liked the career aspects of this book, and the relationships they each had because of them.
I also really liked the humor.
It definitely had me chuckling a few times.
That ending though. It felt like the curtain rope fell out of the stagehand’s grip and tumbled down on the last scene of the final act before everyone had gotten through their lines.
It was abrupt.
I don’t think I liked it enough to read any of the other books in the series unfortunately.
It was still really enjoyable though.
That ending was so abrupt and unsatisfying it’s sort of tainted my opinion a bit.
I liked the rest of the book well enough though.
Their relationship developed really smoothly.
I thought they were super sweet together.
I would’ve liked more steam, but that’s always gonna be my complaint.
I really liked the career aspects of this book, and the relationships they each had because of them.
I also really liked the humor.
It definitely had me chuckling a few times.
That ending though. It felt like the curtain rope fell out of the stagehand’s grip and tumbled down on the last scene of the final act before everyone had gotten through their lines.
It was abrupt.
I don’t think I liked it enough to read any of the other books in the series unfortunately.
It was still really enjoyable though.
July 14, 2023
3.5 ⭐️
January 25, 2022
I was excited to read this because the team is supposed to be from Salt Lake City and that's my hometown, so I needed to check it out. It's an okay sports romance, with a couple fun side characters and plenty of football. The pacing moves pretty quickly and I thought Kim and Dallas worked well as a couple.
There's quite a bit of football in this and I felt like it was a bit much. I like seeing highlights of the game when the main character plays, but sometimes it felt like an entire game was narrated and I ended up skimming parts. At least the author explained things and showed she really cares about the sport.
I also thought the ending was a bit disappointing, with things not working out like I hoped and Kim making a decision that I thought was a slap in the face to Dallas. Kim wasn't my favorite character, but Dallas really seemed to love her and a few times we saw how well they clicked.
My favorite part was Dallas' teammates, especially Brody and 'Double D'. I might read the sequel so I can watch Brody fall in love. He's so funny and sweet and that southern charm just gets me.
There's quite a bit of football in this and I felt like it was a bit much. I like seeing highlights of the game when the main character plays, but sometimes it felt like an entire game was narrated and I ended up skimming parts. At least the author explained things and showed she really cares about the sport.
I also thought the ending was a bit disappointing, with things not working out like I hoped and Kim making a decision that I thought was a slap in the face to Dallas. Kim wasn't my favorite character, but Dallas really seemed to love her and a few times we saw how well they clicked.
My favorite part was Dallas' teammates, especially Brody and 'Double D'. I might read the sequel so I can watch Brody fall in love. He's so funny and sweet and that southern charm just gets me.
September 15, 2022
Immature writing, weak non realistic story - read on KU
This writing is immature, as in it seems like she needs more practice. Just counting get number of exclamation points in the first 3 or so chapters would make my point. Kim and Dallas are likeable after a while. They both start out with issues. Dallas is a real jerk. Kim is immature and makes life altering decisions without thought. The football team treats her badly. So much so, she could have sued them. They were beyond unprofessional. Everyone involved was.
The animosity between the head trainer and Kim was obnoxious. She gets her karma, at least.
The beginning of the story is just toxic for all concerned.
By the middle, the MCs are likeable and I was glad they were together but struggled to finish the book at times. I read the next two books. The second book is similar in maturity to this one. The third is more mature, but is more about football than the relationship.
There are just so many characters in the story that don't behave realistically, including the owner of the team. The only thing realistic is the details about football. The book seems like it was thrown together quickly, without much thought of reality.
I don't hate that I read it or the next two, but I can't recommend them either. And the series is definitely way overrated.
This writing is immature, as in it seems like she needs more practice. Just counting get number of exclamation points in the first 3 or so chapters would make my point. Kim and Dallas are likeable after a while. They both start out with issues. Dallas is a real jerk. Kim is immature and makes life altering decisions without thought. The football team treats her badly. So much so, she could have sued them. They were beyond unprofessional. Everyone involved was.
The animosity between the head trainer and Kim was obnoxious. She gets her karma, at least.
The beginning of the story is just toxic for all concerned.
By the middle, the MCs are likeable and I was glad they were together but struggled to finish the book at times. I read the next two books. The second book is similar in maturity to this one. The third is more mature, but is more about football than the relationship.
There are just so many characters in the story that don't behave realistically, including the owner of the team. The only thing realistic is the details about football. The book seems like it was thrown together quickly, without much thought of reality.
I don't hate that I read it or the next two, but I can't recommend them either. And the series is definitely way overrated.
August 22, 2025
I randomly picked this book off KU because I’ve been craving football romances lately and this book was definitely a winner! I like the Utah setting which I don’t normally see, the “meet cute” was unique, the spice was good, there was a decent amount of actual on the page football (not so much you’d be confused if you don’t know a lot about it, but enough to scratch the itch of a real sports romance), and no 3rd act breakup. Definitely recommend and I plan to continue the series.
September 12, 2025
there was a reason i dropped this book and i wish i remembered it because i hated that i picked it up again
November 10, 2021
I loved this sports romance. The characters were complex and relatable. The story was funny, steamy and had the perfect amount of sports stuff without being too technical.
Kimberly Dresden is a recent college graduate with a B.S. in Kinesiology. Her first job is working in a rehabilitation center but her boss is a bit of a tool. Her friend Jessie contacts her for a physical trainer job with the Salt Lake City Stallions but she has to leave immediately. She goes and fabulously burns her bridge at the rehab center. Once she is at the Stallions practice center, she finds out there was not a real job offer only a pi**ing match with the head trainer and quarterback. she fixes his physical issue then goes home and gets drunk.
Dallas Lockett is the QB for the newest NFL expansion team and he can be a bit of a prima donna. He feels bad about Kim being caught in the middle of his fight with the head PT though and goes to her apartment to offer her a job and gives her a signing bonus check. He talks to the team owner and gets Kim hired but the other trainers hate her. He is also very attracted to Kim but he has a no distractions rule during the season.
They get along like gangbusters and he kisses her messing up their dynamic. She confronts him about it and they end up starting a relationship. They have several issues at work but eventually get their HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Kimberly Dresden is a recent college graduate with a B.S. in Kinesiology. Her first job is working in a rehabilitation center but her boss is a bit of a tool. Her friend Jessie contacts her for a physical trainer job with the Salt Lake City Stallions but she has to leave immediately. She goes and fabulously burns her bridge at the rehab center. Once she is at the Stallions practice center, she finds out there was not a real job offer only a pi**ing match with the head trainer and quarterback. she fixes his physical issue then goes home and gets drunk.
Dallas Lockett is the QB for the newest NFL expansion team and he can be a bit of a prima donna. He feels bad about Kim being caught in the middle of his fight with the head PT though and goes to her apartment to offer her a job and gives her a signing bonus check. He talks to the team owner and gets Kim hired but the other trainers hate her. He is also very attracted to Kim but he has a no distractions rule during the season.
They get along like gangbusters and he kisses her messing up their dynamic. She confronts him about it and they end up starting a relationship. They have several issues at work but eventually get their HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 19, 2021
Meh to Average Read
Trope: sports romance (football-NFL)
Slow burn level 55%
Hero is a quarter back with a shoulder injury. He hates the head physical therapist and in an argument with her said anyone could do her job. She brings in a fresh pt out of school (heroine) to show him that not anyone can't do the job. Low and behold, heroine proves she knows what she is doing and figured out the issue. Hero pulls strings to get her hired.
There is some close proximity as they end up living with each other before their relationship starts.
Was an okay read until the end. It felt extremely unrealistic that the heroine would have so much power and influence to the professional PT team. Many eye rolls for me in the last few chapters.
HEA (no pregnancy)
Trigger warnings: none
Trope: sports romance (football-NFL)
Slow burn level 55%
Hero is a quarter back with a shoulder injury. He hates the head physical therapist and in an argument with her said anyone could do her job. She brings in a fresh pt out of school (heroine) to show him that not anyone can't do the job. Low and behold, heroine proves she knows what she is doing and figured out the issue. Hero pulls strings to get her hired.
There is some close proximity as they end up living with each other before their relationship starts.
Was an okay read until the end. It felt extremely unrealistic that the heroine would have so much power and influence to the professional PT team. Many eye rolls for me in the last few chapters.
HEA (no pregnancy)
Trigger warnings: none
February 16, 2022
you need to change the school she is working for
So I liked the book very much but you need to understand the school you have to working for is the the only only the is alcohol free and does not allow their workers to have relationships that aren’t in marriage so please understand that it’s a good is a great story but you were describing the University of Utah in your description to BYU not BYU and if you are from Utah you would understand that as a no no BYU and the University of Utah are rivals so please do not get the schools confused but overall it was a great book
So I liked the book very much but you need to understand the school you have to working for is the the only only the is alcohol free and does not allow their workers to have relationships that aren’t in marriage so please understand that it’s a good is a great story but you were describing the University of Utah in your description to BYU not BYU and if you are from Utah you would understand that as a no no BYU and the University of Utah are rivals so please do not get the schools confused but overall it was a great book
September 21, 2025
Not the worst book I’ve ever read. The tension was okay until they got together and then I was like “then what”. And she has no depth - where are her family and friends?
January 12, 2022
This was such a fun read! I love how Kim and Dallas fist met as it as unique and different. This story kept me on my toes waiting to see what happens next as Dallas and Kim had such great chemistry together, though they seemed to keep their emotions to themselves. I really liked them both as characters and loved how it ends!
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a fair and honest review.
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a fair and honest review.
November 13, 2025
This book right here is EXACTLY what I want in a football romance. The author obviously understands the game and put so much play into the novel, I was elated! That being said, the writing was a bit rocky, and the ending was a bit too cheesy and unrealistic for me, especially for a professional level sport (no way would any NFL quarterback sit out the first game of play-offs against their division rival to profess his love for a woman - ever!), but it still gave me all the feels and giggles!!
I really liked Dallas, the author did a fantastic job creating his character, especially making him focused and determined, but not a jerk. I felt he was super relatable and likable, as well as realistic. He had rules for the season, but didn't come off as a playboy in the off-season. They touched on his dating life briefly when his parents came to visit, but it wasn't an overplayed aspect of his life. Kim, on the other hand, I have some issues with. Her character matched up with her phase in life, however, did she not have any friends at all, aside from Jessie? She had 0 girlfriends? I feel like the author was writing her to be a bit of an "I'm not here to make friends" kind of girl, which is a total turn-off for me. I wish she had written her arc a little stronger. Dallas and Kim's rhetoric and chemistry was there, however, and I was all in for them from the start. I like that Kim was a poor post-grad and that Dallas poked fun at her without making her feel bad.
In all, there are several things I take issue with in this book, but it was a free download, it delivered times 100 on the football aspect, and I will absolutely, hands down, be reading the rest of the series! In the off season, however, when I'm in serious need of my weekly dose of football. I can't wait. :)
I really liked Dallas, the author did a fantastic job creating his character, especially making him focused and determined, but not a jerk. I felt he was super relatable and likable, as well as realistic. He had rules for the season, but didn't come off as a playboy in the off-season. They touched on his dating life briefly when his parents came to visit, but it wasn't an overplayed aspect of his life. Kim, on the other hand, I have some issues with. Her character matched up with her phase in life, however, did she not have any friends at all, aside from Jessie? She had 0 girlfriends? I feel like the author was writing her to be a bit of an "I'm not here to make friends" kind of girl, which is a total turn-off for me. I wish she had written her arc a little stronger. Dallas and Kim's rhetoric and chemistry was there, however, and I was all in for them from the start. I like that Kim was a poor post-grad and that Dallas poked fun at her without making her feel bad.
In all, there are several things I take issue with in this book, but it was a free download, it delivered times 100 on the football aspect, and I will absolutely, hands down, be reading the rest of the series! In the off season, however, when I'm in serious need of my weekly dose of football. I can't wait. :)
February 21, 2024
Just WOW!
This author did such an amazing job writing this book!
Amazing MFC and MMC.
Kimberly and Dallas have such a strong development throughout the book. The witty banter had me laughing out loud. This book's humor was just my thing. A great group of supportive characters that rivaled the main characters. Everything about this book was just amazing.
Kimberly was down on her luck when it came to a job. When a job that she thought was hers, was taken away. She had to take a job at a place that just wasn't for her.
When a friend from college walks in and offers her the job of a lifetime, she tells her boss she quits and in a flawless fashion. What she didn't expect was to be used as a pawn in a sick game of who knows best by the head trainer of her new job.
Well, she proved her wrong.
I absolutely loved Kimberly's character. She's a strong female who knows what she wants. She is also a tough it out women and knows when to take charge.
Dallas, the star quarterback for the Stallions, just wants to be himself. Which is hard when you are a famous football player. He also is having a power struggle with the head trainer. (Who was actually well written as a great villain in this story.)
Their chemistry is great! I felt the connection between these two. The tension was built nicely. So, when Dallas finally decided he couldn't wait any longer to make Kimberly his, it was amazing!
This author did such an amazing job writing this book!
Amazing MFC and MMC.
Kimberly and Dallas have such a strong development throughout the book. The witty banter had me laughing out loud. This book's humor was just my thing. A great group of supportive characters that rivaled the main characters. Everything about this book was just amazing.
Kimberly was down on her luck when it came to a job. When a job that she thought was hers, was taken away. She had to take a job at a place that just wasn't for her.
When a friend from college walks in and offers her the job of a lifetime, she tells her boss she quits and in a flawless fashion. What she didn't expect was to be used as a pawn in a sick game of who knows best by the head trainer of her new job.
Well, she proved her wrong.
I absolutely loved Kimberly's character. She's a strong female who knows what she wants. She is also a tough it out women and knows when to take charge.
Dallas, the star quarterback for the Stallions, just wants to be himself. Which is hard when you are a famous football player. He also is having a power struggle with the head trainer. (Who was actually well written as a great villain in this story.)
Their chemistry is great! I felt the connection between these two. The tension was built nicely. So, when Dallas finally decided he couldn't wait any longer to make Kimberly his, it was amazing!
January 27, 2024
A fun, sexy read with good chemistry between the two main characters and a well-rounded cast of supporting characters. Kim is sassy and doesn't let big-star quarterback Dallas intimidate her. The quips were entertaining. Their relationship developed at a nice pace with will-they/won't-they moments throughout (of course you know they will!).
A few parts were unbelievable, like the couple keeping some things secret for as long as they did. The most unbelievable part for me (downgrade 1 star) is when
Although I like sports, I'm not especially big on sports romance novels (not sure why, just normally not my thing), but could see myself reading another one from this author.
A few parts were unbelievable, like the couple keeping some things secret for as long as they did. The most unbelievable part for me (downgrade 1 star) is when
Although I like sports, I'm not especially big on sports romance novels (not sure why, just normally not my thing), but could see myself reading another one from this author.
November 12, 2021
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.
In this book we meet Kimberly Dresden & Dallas Lockett. When this book opens up we find that Kimberly is working physical therapy in a retirement home and longs for something more. So when her friend from college who got a job with the Salt Lake City Stallions football team tells her he has a job offer for her she jumps at it. She never wanted to do professional athletic sports she wanted to do college but a good job is a good job. The only problem she finds out she is the joke when she gets to the stadium. After doing a temporary fix on Lockett's throwing arm, he will do anything to keep her there. It doesn't hurt that Dallas hates the head trainer. What happens when feelings get involved with these two will it destroy them both or will they both come out with amazing opportunities?
Amazing story by this author. This story will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
In this book we meet Kimberly Dresden & Dallas Lockett. When this book opens up we find that Kimberly is working physical therapy in a retirement home and longs for something more. So when her friend from college who got a job with the Salt Lake City Stallions football team tells her he has a job offer for her she jumps at it. She never wanted to do professional athletic sports she wanted to do college but a good job is a good job. The only problem she finds out she is the joke when she gets to the stadium. After doing a temporary fix on Lockett's throwing arm, he will do anything to keep her there. It doesn't hurt that Dallas hates the head trainer. What happens when feelings get involved with these two will it destroy them both or will they both come out with amazing opportunities?
Amazing story by this author. This story will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
December 7, 2021
Great story.
Dallas & Kim's first introduction didn't go as she expected & what was supposed to make her crappy day better only ended being worse. After fixing his injury Dallas realised that Kim was better than his bossy trainer he offered her a job but gradually they became closer than her just being his trainer at the Stallions. They had to keep their relationship under wraps from their bosses & everything was going well until she got called in to the owners office. When she was fired it was like the world had ended between them as they agreed to put a hold on their relationship til the end of the season which saw him being drawn back in to the Dallas the famous football player in the unwanted spotlight & not the Dallas the man who Kim had allowed him to be.
I loved this story with its wonderful & a few not do wonderful characters, it was funny, hot, sweet & loving that you couldn't help not wanting their happy ever after.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dallas & Kim's first introduction didn't go as she expected & what was supposed to make her crappy day better only ended being worse. After fixing his injury Dallas realised that Kim was better than his bossy trainer he offered her a job but gradually they became closer than her just being his trainer at the Stallions. They had to keep their relationship under wraps from their bosses & everything was going well until she got called in to the owners office. When she was fired it was like the world had ended between them as they agreed to put a hold on their relationship til the end of the season which saw him being drawn back in to the Dallas the famous football player in the unwanted spotlight & not the Dallas the man who Kim had allowed him to be.
I loved this story with its wonderful & a few not do wonderful characters, it was funny, hot, sweet & loving that you couldn't help not wanting their happy ever after.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 14, 2021
This book shows that even though Dallas is a professional football player he can still be a good person. When Kim gets offered her dream job as a trainer for an NFL team, she thought she was set but finds out it all was just a joke. Dallas had told his trainer than anyone off the street would be better than you so she tried to prove him wrong. But he was right. Kim diagnosed and helped him with his shoulder pain but it didn't matter to the head trainer. So Dallas decides to get Kim the job. And he does. But when things start getting a little too comfortable between them, Dallas breaks his one rule. No women during the season.
And when things go south for Kim, he realizes she is more important than football. But what will it cost him?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
And when things go south for Kim, he realizes she is more important than football. But what will it cost him?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 20, 2022
Title: First Down
Author: K.T.Quinn
Format: Audio
Narrators: Ramona Radcliff, Curt Bonnem
Genre: Romance, sports (football), forbidden, comedy
Standalone: Yes
Part of a Series: Book 1 of Salt Lake City Stallions
POV: Kimberly, Dallas
Steam Level: Slow burn to steam
4/5
I've never read K.T. Quinn before. I really enjoyed this book. It was funny, not a ton of angst, a touch forbidden, and steamy at times. I loved the distinction between Dallas the star quarterback and Dallas the person. The sparks between Kimberly and Dallas flew from the start. I loved how they each pushed the other to be their best and to never settle. I also loved the other players on the team. I'll definitely be checking out more of K.T. Quinn and this series.
I received this audiobook for free from Audiobooks Unleashed. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Author: K.T.Quinn
Format: Audio
Narrators: Ramona Radcliff, Curt Bonnem
Genre: Romance, sports (football), forbidden, comedy
Standalone: Yes
Part of a Series: Book 1 of Salt Lake City Stallions
POV: Kimberly, Dallas
Steam Level: Slow burn to steam
4/5
I've never read K.T. Quinn before. I really enjoyed this book. It was funny, not a ton of angst, a touch forbidden, and steamy at times. I loved the distinction between Dallas the star quarterback and Dallas the person. The sparks between Kimberly and Dallas flew from the start. I loved how they each pushed the other to be their best and to never settle. I also loved the other players on the team. I'll definitely be checking out more of K.T. Quinn and this series.
I received this audiobook for free from Audiobooks Unleashed. This is my honest and voluntary review.
November 11, 2021
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. Kimberly loves what she does for a living and is good at it. Since getting her degree, she finally thinks that a great opportunity has come her way. When that door shuts in her face, she finds another one now opened. Dallas is the quarterback for the Salt Lake City Stallions. He needs Kim to help him with the season. Their working relationship develops into friendship and more. They deny their growing attraction until it becomes impossible. I thought the story was well written with a good mix of sports, friendship, heat and love. I really enjoyed it
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.
January 2, 2024
Forbidden workplace romance with a dash of enemies to lovers and a satisfying slow burn. The main characters are funny and likable and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a low stakes book.
Sparks fly between Kim, a sassy physical therapist and Dallas, celebrity quarterback/heartthrob. Both try to hide their growing attraction in order to keep their relationship professional but, ultimately, must decide if their love is worth the risk.
The supporting characters were interesting and dynamic and the game scenes were well thought out. It was a fun read with an enjoyable amount of chemistry and banter. The end fell off a bit which is why I didn’t give 5 stars but other than that, a solid read.
Sparks fly between Kim, a sassy physical therapist and Dallas, celebrity quarterback/heartthrob. Both try to hide their growing attraction in order to keep their relationship professional but, ultimately, must decide if their love is worth the risk.
The supporting characters were interesting and dynamic and the game scenes were well thought out. It was a fun read with an enjoyable amount of chemistry and banter. The end fell off a bit which is why I didn’t give 5 stars but other than that, a solid read.
November 10, 2021
I absolutely loved the story. I’m not familiar with American football, but it was very interesting and I kind of understand it a little more. But I loved how the story evolved from Kimberly being called in to diagnose a problem with the star quarterback Dallas Lockett and fixing it, to him coming to her apartment and telling her he wanted her to train him privately. It was sweet reading of their mutual attraction and them falling in love with each other and how that journey went. It was a sweet ending with them being happy together.
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.
November 11, 2021
Mr. Kim 4 ½ stars. - Nothing unique but I like it. Dallas is a quarterback for a football team that has never been in a playoff. He’s also under contract negotiations and his team has lost the past three games. Sandra brought in Kimmy to prove a point to Dallas. Instead, Kim proves her point to Dallas and she ends up working for him and the team. I like it that the author took time giving Kim and Dallas a working relationship then a friendly relationship before moving to a steamy relationship. The story is easy to read, very romantic and feelgood. I received an advanced copy and voluntarily chose to review it.
November 12, 2021
I am thoroughly enjoying K.T. Quinn's new books. "First Down" is a great story with fabulous characters. I never get tired of a good sports romance and this one delivers on all counts. There are awesome characters and a great fun and sexy story. There are some truly wonderful moments and a lot of laugh out loud ones too. It is an easy read because the story flows so well and you connect with the characters right from the start, you will not want to put it down. I am looking forward to what is next from K.T. Quinn, maybe a book with one of the MC's teammates?
November 13, 2021
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Kim is fresh out of College and glad she found a Job, though it's a rather unfortunate one. So when her College buddy sweeps her off to the Stallions Stadion for Job opportunity, she burnes bridges and leaves with him - only the crash hard and be more than disappointed... k.T. Quinn has a unique way to get her stories out and this one is just as sweet and fabulous with some hilarious dialogues thrown in for good meassure, that you'll just love Kim and Dallas' story.
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