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Can a football player win on and off the field?

Jenna

My brother's best friend. He was my first love.... and my first heartbreak.

After my high school graduation, his pickup was our Hilton. Everything was perfect…. or so I thought. Until the prick told his friends that I was a lousy lay.

He can go screw himself.

Tony

I’m the guy who had it all…. for one night. And then I lost her with no explanation. Not just lost her, she hates me now.

So, I fought back with indifference until an argument between us went viral, and the next thing I knew we were stuck together until my next contract is signed.

Good thing I'm not going to fall for our fake engagement. Famous last words.

Told in dual pov's. The Contract is a standalone enemies-to-lovers romance set in the Alexia Chase’s Sinfully Addictive World.

259 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2022

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Alexia Chase

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I specialize in quick, dirty, and sweet short stories and novellas with some novels for your reading pleasure.

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2,794 reviews40 followers
December 19, 2019
The Contract A Contemporary, Second Chance Romance A Romance Novella by Alexia Chase The Contract: A Contemporary, Second Chance Romance: A Romance Novella By: Alexia Chase
He's Gotten Into Quite A Mess... With "The Contract!"
He's awaiting "The Contract," News ON His Career...
Sooo He's supposed to keep outta the LimeLight before "The Contract" is signed!
Unfortunately, Before "The Contract" comes up,
An Ex from His PAST has Words with Him at His BestFriend's Wedding...
And it's putting "The Contract" in jeopardy!
Thus, He's Mak'n a Contact with HER to protect "The Contract!"
Sooo under "The Contract" She's His Fame Fiancée...
Until "The Contract" is Signed, Sealed, & Delivered!
But His problem with "The Contract" is...
He's Fall'n for Her & doesn't want "The Contract" to END when "The Contract" comes IN!
He's IN a pickle with "The Contract" either WAY...
Unless, He's amends the Terms of "The Contract" before His HEART Breaks!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Alexia Chase's "The Contract: A Contemporary, Second Chance Romance: A Romance Novella." I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
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4🌟: I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
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20.1k reviews257 followers
January 25, 2022
This is the second book in this series and is Tony and Jenna’s story. Tony is a sexy football player, and Jenna is a nurse, and he is her brother’s best friend. These two have loved each other since they were teenagers, but a misunderstanding tore them apart. When they are having an argument, the paparazzi overhears and reports on, leaving Jenna agreeing to a fake engagement. This is a well written story which is sweet, and with emotions, and love, which leads to a steamy and entertaining addictive page turner. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
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2,747 reviews32 followers
December 9, 2019
Once again Alexia has written another fantastic story of love with a hint of hate mixed in it. But all goes well in the end. Or does it.

Tony or Anthony was Jenna's first crush. She has been in love with him since high school. But something went wrong after she had given him her virginity. Jenna left her home town and moved as far away as she could, but now she is home and Tony is back home again too. How can she forgive him for what he did to her back when she left for college?

Tony has been in love with Jenna since he was seventeen, although she is his best friend's sister, he has loved her from afar. They both lost their virginity to each other one fateful night and then suddenly Jenna left town and now hates him. What did he do to cause her to hate him? Now she is back in town, will they get another chance to fall in love again or will their past get in their way.

You will have to read this book to find out all aspects of their story. You will laugh and cry with the characters and find a soft spot for them and their personal battles. I absolutely loved reading this book. There is the normal spicy read as well as the wonderful feeling when they find their happily ever after.

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1,030 reviews24 followers
December 10, 2019
OMG! I absolutely love this series! Book two deals with Jenna and Tony’s story. As the stories interweave, the characters were introduced in book one, Chloe and Rich’s story. Jenna and Tony have been in love with each other since their teens. On the eve of his graduation, Jenna became Tony’s ‘first’ and vice versa, then a misunderstanding saw them not speaking to each other civilly for years. Tony continued with his football and turned pro, Jenna studied nursing. Under strict instructions to behave at Chloe and Rich’s wedding, all is going well until Jenna has too much to drink and she makes some accusations against Tony that are videoed and hit the web within hours. Tony is in the middle of his contract negotiations and his agent suggests that they pretend to be engaged. Ironically, the both wish it was real, not fake. The steam in the bedroom sizzles between them and their relationship deepens.....but they really do need to talk to each other. Another well written and engaging book by Alexia with more brilliant characters to cheer for.

I borrowed book one The Bet from KU and I’m so glad I did as I met Chloe and Rich ;-)

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11.5k reviews49 followers
January 11, 2020
Can they ever get past all the misunderstandings and get to their HEA?

The Contract is another fantastic book by Alexia Chase. She has woven a story filled with everything a reader comes to expect from her - drama, tension, emotion, romance, heat and so much more. Tony and Jenna are meant to be together but they just can't seem to manage it. They have loved each other since they were teenagers and even lost their virginity with each other on one very memorable night. But things did not go quite so smoothly for these star-crossed lovers. It is now several years later with Tony now a big professional football player and Jenna a nurse. They are once again thrown together for Jenna's brother's wedding which puts pressure on them both. Due to circumstances a private argument is caught on tape and hits the paparazzi and eve more miscommunication ensues. But one fake engagement later and they are going to be forced to finally really communicate with each other. Will they finally realize that they are meant to be together, after all they still love each other? Or will they walk away?

I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
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2,332 reviews10 followers
December 9, 2019
This is wonderful second chance for love story. Tony & Jenna had one eventful night in the past that led to a big misunderstanding currently between the two. I was so hoping that Jenna was going to blurt out her issue when she was drunk at her brother's wedding reception but she blurted out some nonsense that led to a fake engagement between her and Tony. Tony's football contract renewal was on the line and Jenna was gracious enough to set aside her hurt and pain to help Tony. This fake engagement brought these two wonderful characters together at last and they were able to clear up the misunderstanding at the end. Ms. Chase's endings are so sweet and romantic. I just love reading her books because they leave me hopeful for my HEA.

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2,200 reviews
December 10, 2019
Meet Jenna and Tony, this is a longer length book that contains both characters points of view which is different from this author. I have read a lot of her shorter stories (female POV) and their flips (male POV) so combo is a fun change. Jenna has always secretly crushed on her brother's best friend. About six years ago, she gave him her virginity in the front seat of his truck. They went their separate ways as Tony was an a$$ about the whole thing. Now fate has drawn these two back together, is this a second chance or is it to late to mend the past? It's a fake engagement meant to smooth over a heated argument overhears by the paparazzi that follow Tony around but what if faking it stirs up more real feelings along the way? Enjoy this great story!

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227 reviews1 follower
December 5, 2019
Jenna and Tony were attracted to each other as teenagers. So much so that they lost their virginity to one another. Then Tony broke Jenna's heart to chase his dream. Fast forward to the beginning of the book. Tony is now a pro football player and Jenna is the new nurse in town. When they do finally run into each other, an argument ensues. The argument is caught on video and it doesn't make either particularly look good, but especially Tony as he is in a contract year. They decide to come up with a "Contract", but it is more a fake engagement. As with all good romances, this fake engagement has real feelings behind it. This was a great read and I truly enjoyed the characters.

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33 reviews
December 9, 2019
Jenna and Tony were attracted to each other as teenagers. So much so that they lost their virginity to one another. Then Tony broke Jenna's heart to chase his dream. Fast forward to the beginning of the book. Tony is now a pro football player and Jenna is the new nurse in town. When they do finally run into each other, an argument ensues. The argument is caught on video and it doesn't make either particularly look good, but especially Tony as he is in a contract year. They decide to come up with a "Contract", but it is more a fake engagement. As with all good romances, this fake engagement has real feelings behind it. This was a great read and I truly enjoyed the characters.

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149 reviews
December 1, 2019
Awesome! Loved it!

This is now my favourite by Alexia Chase! Jenna the sister of Rich has moved back to town. She has not seen her first love, Tony since he left town 6 years ago right after they lost their virginity together. Tony is a Pro Football player and a heated conversation between him and Jenna has gone viral making them both look bad. It is decided that they should become fake engaged to make them look better to the media. What happens when the feelings are not fake at all? I loved this book so much I also reread it!

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3,200 reviews26 followers
December 9, 2019
I loved The Contract by Alexia Chase. Jenna has been in love with Tony, her brother's best friend, since she was 14. The night of his high school graduation, they gave other their virginity. A misunderstanding had her leaving town. Jenna became a nurse and Tony became a pro football player. Tony has loved Jenna since she was 17 and has never gotten over her. Now they have both moved back home. When they meet again at her brother's wedding, instead of talking about their issues, they get into an argument. Jenna says something she cannot take back and it threatens his football contract. This leads to a fake engagement between them. Will this be the second chance they deserve?

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7,458 reviews75 followers
December 25, 2019
The Contract is such an amazing story by Alexia Chase. I had a hard time putting the book down as I was so engrossed in the story and wanted to finish before I had to stop.

The back story and hurt feelings Tony and Jenna have experienced over the years fules the chemistry when they reunite at the Wedding.

The passion exploded when Jenna wanting to do the right thing, so she agreed to help Tony until his contact is signed.

You will find yourself lost in the pages as you get lost in their story.

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3,405 reviews19 followers
December 31, 2019
This short second chance romance is the story of Jenna, a nurse, and Tony, a football player negotiating a new contract and trying to stay out of the press. This couple, both virgins, had shared their first sexual experience with each other. A miscommunication sends Jenna away after their first time. When they meet years later, They still love each other but Jenna remains angry with Tony. When an argument is overhead by the paparazzi, Tony’s agent suggests they fake an engagement to repair their reputations. I recommend this quick read which is filled with wonderful characters and steamy romance.

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4,145 reviews25 followers
December 8, 2019
Good but simple
3,5
Good romance, well written, but the scenario is quite predictable.
Since high school, Jenna hates Anthony, a professional football player who has injured his knee. Yet their attraction is undeniable and Anthony will do anything to convince her while she will do everything to avoid him, until she finds herself more or less forced to spend time with him.
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4,288 reviews11 followers
December 8, 2019
Great read for those who love second chances. Miscommunication is the name of this couple for Jenna and Tony, who were previously debut in the The Bet by Ms. Chase. Fun bickering between the characters when all it really is just pent up sexual tension. Like how these two, finally come together with their true feelings and the ending was very fitting.

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552 reviews2 followers
December 8, 2019
She’s a nurse, who’s been in love with her brother’s best friend since she was fourteen years old. He happens to be a sexy football player that popped her cherry six years before. This was really good. Well written. Great characters. Filled with emotions, steam, angst, funny moments, and misunderstandings. Was great seeing Rich, and Chloe again.

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7,751 reviews169 followers
December 9, 2019
You have like all the tropes here in one great story. Jenna and Tony are the perfect enemies-to-lovers former friends and I couldn't get enough. Their communication needs help and it was a little frustrating getting to where they finally are open with each other as to what happened but boy was it hot having them get there. Their attraction is palpable and it could have burned down my Kindle

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6,577 reviews35 followers
December 17, 2019
Absolutely fantastic! It is a well written second chance romance with a well-developed, consistent, and engaging plot. It is a captivating, funny, witty, steamy, and emotionally deep read with some ups and downs. The characters are likeable and strong; the chemistry between them is hot and off the charts! This book will hold your interest from beginning to end. Strongly recommended!

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137 reviews
April 7, 2020
Predictable

Jenna and Tony have a complicated history starting from one fateful night as teenagers. Fast forward 6 years later, a series of events lead them back to each other.

Jenna was immature often assuming what Tony was thinking and they had a serious lack of communication.

A lot of detailed sex scenes but not an equal amount of romance or romantic scenes.

Overall a predictable and okay read but the characters were lacking. Too much internal dialogue .
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1,354 reviews5 followers
December 1, 2019
wonderful story .. what a lie in the past does not bring about. they always liked each other and had very good chemistry .. fortunately the chemistry is still there, but now with the lie in mind .. love finally conquers it. I really enjoyed this story. everything is well described and mine therefore 5 stars.

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2,081 reviews14 followers
December 15, 2019
Jenna and Tony are a second chance romance after having been together once when they were younger. When they see each other again and it doesn't go so well it leads to a "Contract". I liked the chemistry between them and enjoyed their second chance.

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16.4k reviews215 followers
January 11, 2020
I have not read a bad book from this author yet and this book is no exception! The great plot and character development kept me so engaged throughout the entire book that I had a very hard time putting this book down until the very last page was turned!

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700 reviews1 follower
January 9, 2022
Jenna and Tony

Jenna and Tony were in love with each other years ago but due to some nasty interference and lies, lost each other for many of those years but have both recently returned to their hometown. Now a necessary fake relationship opens the door to discovering the truth. Quick paced, low drama, sexy times and HEA.
941 reviews6 followers
December 5, 2019
a good second chance/fake engagement romance story , loved the interactions between Jenna and Tony , it's a fun sexy steamy OTT read that I devoured in one sitting , a must read

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5,186 reviews
December 9, 2019
It’s a bit different style from her previous writing but not less exciting or thrilling.

All the same the story is enjoyable and the characters are lovable.

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3,721 reviews28 followers
December 11, 2019
Jenna and Tony hooked up in high school then he left town to follow his dream. 6 years later they're both back in town. They agree to a fake engagement but will that be the end of it?

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Author 55 books518 followers
May 16, 2020
This was a good read. I enjoy the frenemies books because of the tension between the characters. So much could’ve been bypassed if the characters would’ve just voiced their wants and needs in the beginning.
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24.1k reviews19 followers
December 23, 2019
I liked Tony & jenny's story. This was a fun book. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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1,134 reviews2 followers
March 2, 2024
With a misunderstanding and harmful words ripping them to shreds, can two enemies find a second chance at love?
What will it take to heal their wounds? Or are they destined to live as hollow shells of who they could be if they were together?
Jenna’s a nurse, who’s been in love with her brother’s best friend since she was fourteen years old. He happens to be a sexy football player that popped her cherry six years before.
Jenna hates Tony because after their initial romp in the front seat of his pickup truck, he had the nerve to tell one of his friends that she was a lousy lay.
Tony’s in the middle of a contract year, and an argument between Jenna and Tony is overheard by a paparazzi and explodes on the internet.
Will Jenna agree to the fake engagement? Did Tony really say Jenna sucked between the sheets? What happens if they both decide to take advantage of the benefits of a pretend relationship?
A fiery tight end is in the house, and he’s carrying a BIG football.

I don’t want her to pretend to love me, I want the real thing.

“Now, grab your computer, put me on the pillow next to you, and face me toward you. We both need to sleep.”
My mouth drops open. “You want to sleep in my bed with me from inside your computer? That’s…” F****** romantic as shit. Mothertrucker. He’s too damn perfect.

Oh my lanta, I enjoyed this book soooo much more than the first book in the series. This story was filled with love, emotions, sweet, swoony, frustrating, happy moments. 4.75 stars.
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