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The boy next door is back, and so am I.

He’s spending his NFL off-season in our small Midwestern town after seven long years away, and I’m in town for different reasons.

Memories shift to reality as we find ourselves in the place where we first fell in love. We’re different people now, but I’m falling fast and hard for the man he is now.

But he’s married. He’s working to fix his mistakes as I’m hiding a few of my own.

As we grow closer, I know I won’t be able to keep these hidden mistakes a secret much longer. But if I tell him, I’m afraid I’ll lose him all over again.


HIDDEN MISTAKE is the second book in the VEGAS ACES: THE WIDE RECEIVER series. This series must be read in order.

200 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 6, 2022

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Lisa Suzanne

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Lisa Suzanne is an Amazon Top Ten Bestselling author of swoon-worthy superstar heroes, emotional roller coasters, and all the angst. She resides in Arizona with her husband and two kids. When she's not chasing her kids, she can be found working on her latest romance book or watching reruns of Friends.

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Profile Image for Jessica.
546 reviews17 followers
October 11, 2022
No reason for this to be stretched into multiple books

I'm actually really enjoying the story. But the fact it's been broken down into small pieces to sell more books has turned me off completely. I stupidly thought this could never be stretched out into 3 books after I finished the first, so I continued with the second. Now I'm expecting the next one to end abruptly and be stretched into book 4. It is really off putting and enough to make me stop reading a book, and an author altogether.
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4,120 reviews554 followers
October 29, 2022


I’ve read the first three books in the Vegas Aces: The Wide Receiver Series. Until I’ve completed the entire series of five books, I'm only going to post star ratings for each book. After I’ve finished “Favorite Mistake,” the final book, I’ll post a full review covering the entire series.

This series must be read in order and follows the relationship between Tristan and Tessa that began when they were just twelve-year-old kids -- now in their mid-twenties.

"No Mistake", book 4 will be released on November 3, 2022 and "Favorite Mistake", book 5 will end the series with its release on November 17, 2022. (Available on Kindle Unlimited)
Profile Image for Elsa Gomes (BookishAurora).
2,426 reviews302 followers
October 5, 2022
Rate: 4 / 5 stars

I knew I would like this one more. With them being back in each other’s lives and getting to see them hang out, catch up, talk, and develop feelings for each other again or simply reigniting them because they had never gone away. I knew I would enjoy this part of their story a lot. But I couldn’t help being annoyed at Tessa still. I hate that she wasn’t honest with Tristan yet, about either of her secrets. Ugh, I swear if that doesn’t happen soon and they don’t finally have an honest and open conversation about everything, I’m gonna be super pissed. Tristan opened up about his life, about everything his wife was doing and yet she remained tight-lipped, knowing what they were building back up… it just rubs me the wrong way.

I feel like in this installment we were introduced to a lot of potential problems and drama to come. I feel like, after 3 different series and however many books, I can smell the drama coming ahah. And oh boy, I think Lisa has some aces up her sleeve for these two. I also feel the same way about Savannah. Tristan finally showed her who’s boss, but I feel like she isn’t done ruining his life. And I’m honestly scared of what her parting play will be.

I’m also curious about what the whole club business is about. Will that be important for them in the future or just more potential problems/drama? Hmm, I’m very curious. I feel like it could go both ways. I mean we saw how Tessa was with Cam, that could have definitely been some foreshadowing. I need answers, I need to know what happens next and if that talk will finally happen since the ending of this book was leading to it. I can’t get my hands on the next book soon enough.

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Profile Image for B. C. Booklover.
784 reviews55 followers
October 5, 2022
Hidden Mistake is book 2 in Lisa Suzanne's Vegas Aces: The Wide Receiver series, a hopeful, heartfelt second chance romance for Tristan Higgins and Tessa Taylor, who are back in their hometown after seven years apart- high school sweethearts with time, distance and secrets buried deep between them. She was the girl next door that was supposed to be his forever, but instead left him hanging with no explanation. He's never been able to stop loving her, all these years later.

Tristan is back in his childhood home after a disappointing season ending loss and putting as much distance as he possibly can between himself and his evil, manipulative wife. Tessa's had to leave her life in Chicago behind to begin again in her hometown that holds so many memories, some great and others, just heartbreaking. She's living with her mother again and still dealing with her father's many mistakes that are now haunting her instead. Hmm, shady ones at that.

After the shock of seeing each other wears off, those old feelings are stirring again for Tristan and Tessa, or maybe they never stopped, when they wind up right where they left off, trying to figure out what their next moves are going to be. They're older now, maybe different people than they were before, but there's a slow, cautious burn happening and it's getting hotter by the minute in Fallon Ridge despite the cold weather! They are so sweet and adorable together, you can't help but be in their corner but Tessa can't forget that Tristan's still married and no matter how awful as his wife might be, she won't be the other woman. The 'truth' of why she left town without saying goodbye still hangs between them- unspoken and unresolved. There are secrets brewing in so many places and things are getting stickier by the minute. Tristan makes a plan to right his wrongs and and sets out for Vegas but I keep worrying when the next bomb will be dropped or detonated!

Will Tessa share her secrets before Tristan or someone else figures them out first? Will Tristan get his wish and kick a certain manipulative witch to the curb for good? Oh, the possibilities are rattling around in my head right now and I'm feeling a little nervous for what might happen next! I know Lisa Suzanne has more up her sleeve for these unsuspecting former sweethearts but OMG, the wait will feel endless to see what the future holds for Tessa and Tristan.

I was given an early copy of this book to read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Destany.
461 reviews18 followers
October 1, 2022
I was given a copy of eARC copy of this book from the author for an honest review.

OH. EM. GEE. I love Tristan and Tessa. I love Tristan's attempts to get closer to Tessa, and I love Tessa's conviction to not get involved with a married man. Back in their childhood bedrooms, meeting in their windows every night to talk, Tristan and Tessa start to fall back into their feelings - but both have secrets. Their chemistry is sooooo there, all the angst and drama will be worth it. I know Lisa Suzanne won't let me down.

When Tristan visits his old high school, he gets an idea that Tessa can help him make a reality, and, well, it gives them a reason to hang out. Can they keep their secrets and grow closer? Not a chance. They both know they must fess up before they can go any further. Tristan soon hits his breaking point and heads back to Vegas to meet Savannah head-on. And he plummets off the rollercoaster of their marriage, intent on making things right with Tessa. But when all is said and done, will Tessa's secret tear them apart? The last line of this one punched me in the gut. That one sentence is going to lead to so much more, and I know it's gonna be a doozy.

The emotions of their past fuel their desire for each other, and I can't wait to see how this plays out! Jack and Kia are my all-time favorite Aces couple, but I can honestly say Tristan and Tessa are gonna hold a special place in my heart. I can't wait for book 3!
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11.7k reviews188 followers
October 23, 2022
I hope everyone got the memo that these books have to be read in order since it's a series about one couple so yeah, you cannot start with Hidden Mistake. Fate decided to intervene this round, and both Tristan & Tessa both ended up in their childhood homes at the same time. Of course they haven't talked in a long time, but it's not long before they're back to being comfortable with each other & old feelings are coming to the surface. However, both have secrets that they're not ready to share so there's that piece of anxiety for me because dirty little secrets always come out. I love these two together but of course nothing is happy at this point so the book ended on a cliffhanger but luckily, the amazing Lisa Suzanne releases the next books quickly so there's that LOL! I CANNOT WAIT for more & HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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12.3k reviews92 followers
October 1, 2022
Now that Tessa and Tristen are back in their hometown and neighbors once again they find themselves spending time together and restarting the routines of their pasts. Tessa wants to share the secrets of her past, but she is concerned it could damage how close they have started to become especially when a person who makes her uncomfortable is determined to forge a relationship with her.

Tristen realizes that if he is to have a future with Tessa that he must deal with his past. With the help of those he can trust he comes up with a plan which will hopefully allow him to get the divorce he has wanted for so long.

Tessa and Tristen have always belonged together and there is no denying the love they have always had for each other but outside forces continue to add complications that they must overcome.
Profile Image for Jill M (Embrace the Romance).
1,575 reviews123 followers
July 8, 2023
We learned more about Tessa and Tristan and their past. They crossed paths and soon were on their way back to each other. That damn Savannah is the devil and I need to see that woman get what she derserves and finally drop off the face of the earth. As for Tessa and Tristan I love these two and can't wait to see them get what they derserve. Once again Lisa leaves us with a doozy of a cliffhanger at the end and now it's time to move to book three.
40 reviews
October 6, 2022
Book 2 in the Vegas Aces Wide Receiver series continues with the “I’ll tell him soon” mantra from our female lead character Tessa, as she debates with herself if she should tell her high school sweetheart Tristan, about her current pregnancy issue. Having thoroughly enjoyed Book #1 (Rookie Mistake), the stress these two folks are causing each other causes me to shake my head—usually at 5AM, when I tuck into my Kindle for an hour’s read—and yell “Tell him already!”
I’m of course being tongue-in-cheek with my humor! I love Lisa Suzanne stories, and although I understand that the story line runs over multiple books, I want my characters to have their HEA quicker than the story reads. Granted, I’m the first one to look at the back of the book to see how it ends, but Ms. Suzanne doesn’t let the reader “cheat”, instead it’s a means of drawing them into the story and feel their joy and sadness. Poignant moments stand out as they rekindle their 9:57 PM chats between neighboring windows, their TNT acronym when they were dating, and the intuitive way they understand each other. I thought Tessa’s insightfulness in her movie road trip with Tristan illustrated how she knew the best way to help him over his sadness.
And we feel it all in Hidden Mistake. Both characters have hidden secrets they are carrying. Tristan is trying to correct his transgressions, including a lying, blackmailing wife who refuses to divorce him, a membership to a club that could send him into potential negative publicity, and his unfailing love for Tessa. Tessa has more on the line in that she carries a secret that could destroy him emotionally, as well as their renewing and budding relationship. Compounding this story tension is an insistent half-sister that wants to be part of Tessa’s life. It’s an emo roller coaster that carries the solid story line from one book to the next.
I highly recommend this book, and the series in general. Be sure to look at the prior Vegas Aces series, as many of the characters are featured in this story line.
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1,496 reviews35 followers
September 28, 2022
“She’s everything I remember…yet somehow more.”

Hidden Mistake picks up right where we left off with Tristen and Tessa finally coming full circle. They are both back home for the first time in seven years for an extended period of time and while they are surprised to see each other, they find that that same familiar pull is still there. Feelings are as strong as they ever were and they begin to fall back into old patterns.

“The more time I spend with her, the more I continue to fall for the woman she is now.”

Tessa realizes how deep her feelings for Tristan still are, but she’s terrified to reveal her secrets to him because it may push him away. I can’t wait to find out how Tristan will react to Tessa’s revelations and how it will affect their future together. Tristan’s feelings for Tessa make him realize that he must end Savannah’s reign of terror so that he can have the future he so desperately wants with Tessa.

“Maybe most significant of all, he still looks at me like he did so long ago—like he would do anything for me, like he’d worship the very ground beneath my feet if he could.”

I loved watching them spend time together and really get to know each other again. They aren’t the same people they were before, but they still fit perfectly together. The sweet push and pull between them is overflowing with longing and emotion and it is everything.

“You’re still the same person deep down, and even though we’ve both been through things, and we’ve both grown, I’m falling in love with the person you are now.”

While some questions about their past are answered, there are still more to answer and more secrets to reveal. Honestly, Hidden Mistake feels like the calm before the storm. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
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537 reviews10 followers
October 6, 2022
Hidden Mistake
Tessa has moved back to Fallon Ridge with her mom. She wants to take some time to decide what to do about a job. She is pregnant with a married doctor’s baby. She was pregnant before when she was 17 with her high school sweetheart’s baby. Her father made her abruptly leave and move to Chicago to live with her aunt. She gave the baby up for adoption. It has been seven years. Tessa is not giving up this baby it will be welcomed and loved.
Tristan is taking some time to reconnect with his dad. His football schedule allows him some time away during the winter/spring months. His dad had a cancer scare and is now recovering. Tristin has a wife he does not want. She like a lot of other people want something from him. She is blackmailing him into staying married. Although he has been married for two years, he has been trying to get Savannah to give him a divorce since the first month they were married.
When Tessa and Tristan were growing up, they had a sweet routine of talking at 9:57 each night. Their rooms were facing each other and they would talk. Now that both Tessa and Tristan are adults, they are becoming close again. Tristan is starting a foundation to help students in need. Tessa is delighted to help put on a festival.
Can Tessa and Tristan reconnect on an adult level? Will Tessa finally tell Tristan about why she left Fallon Ridge seven years ago? She is pregnant with another man’s baby, she will be showing soon, she needs to tell him that too. Why is her half-sister Stephanie making her life uncomfortable? Savannah has dug up some dirt on Tessa. Tristan did not want to hear it. So many questions…who can these two trusts?
I liked this book; you get to know Tristan and Tessa better. So many difficulties to overcome. I llok forward to the next book.
Profile Image for Maddie (Bookaholic_Dreamer).
971 reviews83 followers
October 10, 2022
Picking right off from the cliffhanger in Rookie Mistake. Lisa Suzanne has us diving right back into Tessa and Tristan’s story.

The second book Rookie Mistake from Vegas Aces: The Wide Receiver series dug deeper when it came to the exploration of the narrative alongside the unraveling of deeper emotions Tessa and Tristan deal with.
Though understandably so given the inner turmoil they were fighting.
It's what made the plot emotionally charged on top of the continuous angst, riding the rollercoasters waves of ups and downs, drops and loops.
Ultimately allowing you to once again get lost in this story by Lisa Suzanne.

Through every page turn, you couldn't help but sink deeper, to the point of ultimately falling down the abyss that was Tessa, Tristan and their lives.
Particularly when it came to the emotional side, being able to feel the depth of it all yourself on top of your own emotions given the frustration they had you feeling. Especially when it came to some of the decisions they made.
However given the complications of their journeys with what they are dealing with in their own personal lives, as well as when it comes to each other from their newly re-established connection. It was understandably so, when it came to the paths they chose.

That ending…the way it just cut off abruptly had me unprepared, ultimately leaving me mad and frustrated as heck.
But only because Lisa Suzanne had me wanting more with needing to know what will happen next.
Safe to say the next book Honest Mistake could not come fast enough.




*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Jenn .
756 reviews15 followers
September 27, 2022
This right here is the kind of writing that keeps me crawling back for more.

Hidden Mistake is book 2 in the Vegas Aces: The Wide Receiver series by Lisa Suzanne. This series MUST be read in order and this book will end in a cliffhanger.

Hidden Mistake is the second book in Tristan Higgins and Tessa Taylor's story and things are happening! I was a little disappointed in the first book, Rookie's Mistake, with how little of the story actually had Tristan and Tessa together. They aren't following the mold that the other Vegas Aces series did and I didn't know what to do with that at first. But now they are back in Iowa while Tristan is taking time to hide from Savannah and spend with his family and Tessa is trying to start the new chapter in her life after her shocking discoveries revolving her relationship with her former co-worker Cam Foster.

I love that these two still have such comfort, compatibility and feelings toward each other despite the time, the distance and questions that still linger between them. While they are firmly in the friend camp at the moment- Tessa has finally lit that fire in Tristan to do what he needs to in order to finally shed himself of Savannah. I am a little leary about this new character Stephanie- just like Tessa I'm seeing all the red flags but I don't know what they mean just yet.

Things might be starting to look up in Tristan's eyes but there are more secrets lingering in the air. I'm pretty sure Tristan might have at least one more of his own hiding too. So it's not anywhere close to smooth sailing yet for these two and I'm ready and all in to see what other twists are coming next in Honest Mistake.
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423 reviews
October 4, 2022
Hidden Mistake is the second book in Lisa Suzanne's Vegas Aces: The Wide Receiver series and is Tristan and Tessa's continuing story.
Hidden Mistake picks up right where Rookie Mistake ended with Tristan and Tessa back home in Fallon Ridge in their childhood bedrooms looking through the window at their first love.
Both Tristan and Tessa are back home albeit for very different reasons but those old feelings that they've tried to keep buried come flooding back and sparks are flying.
But despite their intense chemistry Tessa cannot let herself get too close to Tristan, she's pregnant with another man's baby and how can she explore something with Tristan when she's hiding something huge. Also Tristan is still married to the she-devil and because of Tessa's father's double life she is not willing to take things further with Tristan when he's still a married man. Thinking she has time to figure out how to tell Tristan about the baby because of Savannah's threats, Tessa is shocked when Tristan decides he wants Tessa and if she won't be with him while he's still technically married, he'll get the divorce no matter the consequences.
"So much time has been wasted. So many misunderstandings lie between us.
In my heart, I hope we can overcome it. But in my head...I'm not so sure we can."
What does this all mean for Tessa's secrets, past and present and the future Tristan is trying to build?
Read Hidden Mistake now to find out!
I LOVED Hidden Mistake, I could not put it down! Vegas Aces: The Wide Receiver is quickly becoming my favourite series of Lisa's and I cannot wait for the next books.
I received an arc of Hidden Mistake and I am voluntarily leaving my review.
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1,096 reviews35 followers
October 11, 2022
"𝙄'𝙢 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙬𝙚'𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚'𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣, 𝙄'𝙢 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙬..."

Hidden Mistake is the second book in the Vegas Aces: The Wide Receiver series by Lisa Suzanne and is Tristan and Tessa’s story.

Tristan and Tessa are both back in small town Iowa and reconnecting. After stealing a kiss, Tristan has had enough and is ready to finally get rid of his wicked wife and make Tessa his again. Tessa wants Tristan back but has a secret that could change all that.

I have fallen more in love with Tristan and Tessa. They are so adorable together. I am really hoping that Savannah finally gets her due. I can not wait for the next book. Rookie Mistake's cliffhanger was good, but Hidden Mistake's cliffhanger is even more suspensful.

Hidden Mistake contains… sports (football), small town, neighbors, childhood sweethearts, and accidental pregnancy which is told in the dual first-person point of view.

4.5 Maple Leaf Review

*advanced copy provided to Canadian Girl Book Blog for an honest review*

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Profile Image for Eileen (Bangor Belles) Robinson.
1,164 reviews30 followers
September 25, 2022
Tessa has returned home with her hidden secret and crushed by the mistakes she has made with the Horrible Dr. Foster.
Tristan has returned home for the off season due to learning of his dad's illness and just to get away from his witch of a wife, Savanna.
So many secrets from the past are still hidden, so many secrets from the present have yet to come to light with both Tristan and Tessa. But as their new relationship/friendship grows it getting harder and harder to move forward. The closer they get the more my heart aches for them, his kindness, his patience, their energy and dedication, yet at the same time their goodness in helping and wanting to help others!!
Omg this couple is still so in love!!! My heart is breaking for them both, Tristan just adores Tessa and i am so freaking worried how he's going to cope when everything comes to light!! Tessa has had so many different issues to deal with and to come to terms with, I am just in awe of her strength!! Still not recovered from her father's ugly cruelty to her and now siblings turning up that she never even knew existed, and of course the news that she has yet to reveal to Tristan! Confused?? YOU WON'T BE WHEN YOU READ IT!!
I love how their love is burning bright between them, their connection is just so hot!!
So now to the nitty gritty, this author OMG!! Cliff hanger Queen!! OK OK, We saw it coming, we knew it would have to come out, BUT RIGHT THEN???????? THANKFULLY it's a short time to wait because I am pulling my hair out!
Profile Image for Kathy VanHouten.
51 reviews1 follower
September 25, 2022
Book 2 Hidden Mistake. Both Tristin and Tess go back home. Tristin to get away from Vegas and all that has happened and Tess leaving her job in Chicago, to have the baby fom a relationship that she didn't know she was the other woman. Dr Foster doen't want anything to do with their baby.
So many secrets from the past is that need to be addressed between Tristin and Tess. Can you move forward while you still have secrets from your past? Do theyhave a chance to get back together? the sparks are still there between them.They are learning about earch other after 7 years every evening at 9:57 at their bedroom windows to talk. Tess didn’t tell Tristan about why she left as a teenager or how she is pregnant now even though she has tried they get interupted. Can Tristin forgive her one he find out about the past secrect Tristin is more determined to fix his rookie mistake and get rid of his Hidden Mistake andfinaly get divorced from his witch wife Savanah and her blackmailing him. Let not forget her hlaf sister Stephanie who Tess she didn't know about till her fathers death and now Tess has a half brother too. which make her fthink her dad is punishing Tess because her mom couln't have any more children . Now Stephanie who is posting pictures that Tess had posed with her father in the past , so wierd. but it end with a clif hanger and you need to get book 3 Honest Mistake to couninue Tristin and Tess's story . I was given a ARC to review
35 reviews
October 4, 2022
The second installment of Tristan and Tessa’s saga brings some confessions of why Tristan actually got married, why Tessa quit her job in Chicago, and the secret families her father had including other children, but there are still some significant secrets that are being kept between the two as they get reacquainted. The two venture to put together a fundraiser in their local town so they end up spending a lot of time together but there never seems to be a right time for Tessa to reveal the major secrets from the past and present that she is carrying. Fear and anxiety hold her back as she can’t decide whether it would benefit Tristan to know the history of why she was actually sent away or if it would bring him more pain. Meanwhile, lurking on the sidelines is Tessa’s new found half-sister who holds resentment for Tessa as she was the one who got to live with their father. Odd occurrences happen which gives this story line the slightest bit of a thriller vibe. On another note, as Tristan and Tessa start to rekindle old feelings but Tessa will not move past friendship because he is still technically married, Tristan finally decides to come clean to his coach about his manipulative wife and works up a plan to finally get his wife to agree to the divorced. A Hidden Mistake is finally revealed at the end but will an Honest Mistake follow??? I can’t wait to find out in the next installment.
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377 reviews4 followers
September 30, 2022
Are you ready for more football? Hidden Mistake by Lisa Suzanne is book #2 in the Vegas Aces: The Wide Receiver series. This book is not a standalone, and the series will have to be read in order so the reader understands the storyline. This book was so good that I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting!!

In Hidden Mistake, we get to see how much Tristan and Tessa love each other and are meant to be together. I loved getting to delve further into their relationship. They both realized how much the other means to them, which allows Tristan to take steps to get out from under Savannah’s thumb, although I am sure Savannah will not go quietly as we finish the last 3 books in the series.

Hidden Mistake does a great job of explaining Tristan and Tessa’s history, plus we are introduced more to Stephanie, Tessa’s half-sister. Stephanie is definitely going to throw a wrench in the TNT relationship, and it will be so much fun to see how she develops in the upcoming books!

Hidden Mistake ends on a cliffhanger with Tessa finally telling Tristan one of the big secrets she has been keeping from him. I can’t wait to see Tristan’s reaction and how this plays out in the next book in the series. There is so much to love about this book! I received an advance review copy of this book for the purpose of providing an honest review.
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347 reviews5 followers
October 2, 2022
"What happened a long time ago doesn't matter. How we move forward does."

This quote captures the essence of book two in this series. In this book both Tessa and Tristan are back in their hometown of Fallon Ridge, and it's like no time has passed between them. The old feelings are still stronger than ever and their spending as much time as possible together. However, secrets lie between them that have the power to rip them apart. Tristan still doesn't know about what tore him and Tessa apart, Tessa has given him some small details about it but still hasn't revealed the big piece of the puzzle to him. She also hasn't told him her other huge secret that will be revealed soon whether she's ready to tell him or not. This book is a slow burn. There is so many emotions and feelings in this book and I'm so rooting for TNT, because they do have the power to be dynamite together but the truth has to come out before that can happen. I also feel like there is a couple of storms that are on the cusp of forming, that have the power to change everything. In the final sentence of book two, Tessa shares one secret with Tristan and I can't wait to read book three and find out how he reacts. This series is not one to miss! You definitely need TNT in your life. Pick up this book ASAP! You won't regret it!
630 reviews6 followers
September 24, 2022
Lisa Suzanna’s Vegas Aces football series, book 2, Hidden Mistake: The Wide Receiver, brings the drama and a slow burn as banked coals heat up! Book 2 is a wild ride of all the players getting into place for the spotlight to begin to focus on secrets that will expose the concealed for all to see. Tristen’s hidden mistake haunts his very existence. Secrets abound in this 2nd installment of the Wide Receiver series. Whose secrets will be exposed first? Neither Tristan nor Tessa feels ready to reveal all their long-hidden secrets to the other for fear of ruining their newly reconnected friendship. Will others step in and destroy what is growing between Tessa and Tristen? Is Tristen finally ready to divorce Savannah and fix his rookie mistake? What will Savannah uncover about Tessa as her chokehold on Tristen tightens? How will Tristen react when he realizes Tessa is pregnant? I need book 3, Honest Mistake, which will add more layers to the story as we await book 4, No Mistake, and finally book 5, Favorite Mistake, with the much-awaited HEA to make this another cherished sports series that will be read and reread. Lisa Suzanne is the master of twisted plots and suspense as the story comes together into a beautiful book.
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219 reviews
October 2, 2022
I was sooo ready to dive into the next book about Tristan and Tessa. I didn’t want to put it down.

Hidden Mistake follows Tristan and Tessa, as they both find themselves back in their small Iowa hometown. They are very different people, but the attraction is still very much alive. However, Tessa is very hesitant to start something, given Tristan’s marital situation and the new secrets she has learned about others in her life. She’s also holding on to a large secret she knows she needs to tell him about, but worries it may change everything.

This book really dives into the two of them rebuilding a friendship. They have been apart for so long and don’t believe they really know the other as well as they used to. Tristan is such a sweetheart and I just want the best for him. I’m glad he’s finally finding the fire to move past everything that his wife has done to him. Tessa just wants to keep everything inside because she doesn’t want to lose him again. Both of them had a good bit of growth in this one, leading to a massive revelation.

I can’t wait to see what happens next! I feel we will see more of a relationship develop between them, but it also seems something strange may be brewing about Tessa’s new family.

*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*
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3,658 reviews139 followers
October 4, 2022
Two Little Words Can Change Everything!!!

Tristan and Tessa are both back home and what they once had seems to be rekindling even if Tristan is still married to his evil and manipulative wife. I am so rooting for this couple but Tessa has not only one but two HUGE secrets that she’s been keeping from him.

We also have to wonder what Tessa’s step-sister is up to after she comes crawling out of the woodwork after their father’s death.

I do love the real Tristan and the way he steps up to help out a high schooler at his alma mater once he hears of the hard life that this boy has. Tessa has a big heart as well and always wants to help people so she works together with Tristan to make this fundraiser happen which only draws them closer. Even though Tristan and Tessa are reconnecting, Tessa doesn’t have it in her to cross that line with a married man especially after everything that has happened in her life. Tristan makes a move that may change all of that…that is until Tessa utters two little words to him at the end of the story.

I cannot wait to see what comes next for these two with which I feel totally connected to. I’ll be waiting on pins and needles until the next book.
3,340 reviews70 followers
October 9, 2022
I have to start by saying how much I genuinely adore Lisa Suzanne’s books and writing. She truly is such a queen when it comes to writing sports romances. Hidden Mistake is the second installment in Lisa’s unforgettable and unputdownable ( Vegas Aces series as well as the continuation to Tristan and Tessa’s emotional rollercoaster of a story , a journey that I can guarantee will grab onto all your emotions so tightly and keep you up well into the early morning hours because you just have to know how it all turns out . I actually just finished rookie mistake book #1 early yesterday and Received hidden mistake yesterday afternoon, I was so freaking excited , I can’t remember the last time I devoured two books within 24 hours but that’s exactly what I did , it’s just that good . I don’t want to go into detail about what happens as I really do think this is a serious you will definitely want to go into with a completely open mind , wonderfully written characters, angst , humor , witty banter , second chances, secrets , twists and turns , off the charts chemistry, family , friendships, heartbreaking and heartwarming moments , and much much more . Lisa Suzanne has once again exceeded all my expectations and not I’m anxiously awaiting the next installment
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1,442 reviews14 followers
September 30, 2022
Vegas Aces: the Wide Receiver #2

Both Tessa and Tristan are back home in Fallon Ridge, Iowa. Tessa has quit her nursing job and moved back home and in with her mom starting a new chapter in her life. It's off-season for Tristan and hearing about his dad's illness he wants to be there and spend time with him. He also can't stand being around his wife Savannah and this takes him away from her even though she tracks his every move and knows he is there.
Tristan and Tessa are working on an event in town which brings them much closer together. He almost kissed Tessa but she won't cross the line while he is married. Not to mention she has several secrets she hasn't told Tristan about and isn't sure how he will react. At the end he tells her about his trip he just took and to where and what happened and that he is getting the ball rolling for his divorce so they can be together and she blurts out one of her secrets. Oh boy this should be interesting.
I don't like Stephanie! I think she's creepy and wouldn't surprise me if somehow Savannah is working with her.
In Ms. Suzanne's writing style, nothing surprises me.

5 stars
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60 reviews
October 1, 2022
Tristan and Tessa both move back to their hometown. And immediately the spark and love are back. They meet every night at 9:57 at their bedroom windows, just like they did when they were kids. Tessa keeps trying to tell Tristan that she is pregnant, but gets interrupted. Tristan has started working out with the football players at his old high school and finds out on the the boys has a really hard home life. He decides that he is going to try and help him out. He knows from the HS coach that they boy will not just take a handout. He and Tessa come up with a plan to host a fundraiser in the town. More problems are showing up in the form of Tessa's half-sister that she didn't know existed until her dad died. The sister says she just wants to get to know Tessa better, but Tessa gets a strange vibe from her.
Tristan goes back to Vegas to put in motion divorcing Savannah because he realizes that he is still in love with Tessa. Tristan returns to tell Tessa that he has but in motion the divorce from Savannah. Telling her that he knows she will not allow anything to happen between them until he is divorced. Just as the book ends, Tessa confesses one of her secrets.
303 reviews1 follower
October 3, 2022
As the days go on Tristan and Tessa are becoming closer but Tessa is still holding secrets that could change everything. Tessa wants to tell Tristan but is afraid that everything she's wanted with Tristan can disappear. Tristan wants nothing more than to finally get Tessa back but she has told him she doesn't want to get involved with him while he's still married. Tristan has been working out at his old school and wants to take Tessa along. When Tessa agrees she knows Tristan truly needs to know what's happened in the past and know. Some boys from the football team are waiting for Tristan and he gets a chance to work out with them. The only thing is that Tristan gets hurt and won't be able to do much besides rest. When he and Tessa get back to their houses, Tristan finally gets enough strength to get his divorce finalized. He flies back home and when Savannah gets to their house Tristan can't believe what he is seeing. Once he gets proof of what Savannah is doing to him Tristan flies back home and is shocked by what Tessa tells him. Once Tessa tells him all the details will Tristan understand? I received a free copy of this book from the author and reviewed it voluntarily.
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6,568 reviews134 followers
October 4, 2022
Hidden Mistake starts right where Rookie Mistake finished with Tristan returning to his family home in Iowa to spend time with his father and escape his wife and her blackmailing. Tessa also back in their small hometown looking for answers. As they look out of their teenage bedroom windows their eyes meet………
Tristan needs his family to ground him, he needs to rest but more importantly he needs to get away from his wife Savannah. Tessa is trying to come to terms with the fact she has another family she know nothing about and she is hoping being back home will give her some answers but neither expected to meet and for the feelings they had for each other to come flooding back……
So are these two looking to a future or will heartbreak follow them home.
As with every other book in this series I was left hanging and needing the next book in the series. This book gave ne the answers I needed from book one but then left ne needing more answers. Ms Suzanne certainly knows how to keep her fans on the edge of their seats. I have fallen hard and fast for Tristan and I adore Tessa and I really hope they get the HEA they really deserve.
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334 reviews24 followers
October 5, 2022
Like the rest of the Vegas Aces pieces, Hidden Mistake picks up right where the previous book left off. I get why we do 5 separate smaller books and make this their own journey, because that’s how this feels, but part of me just really wants all the books in one so I can literally just binge it and find out the ending!!

Tristan and Tessa are both finally back in their hometown, which is a very different setting than the previous Aces books, and their feelings for one another are as strong as before.

“The more time I spend with her, the more I continue to fall for the woman she is now.”

^ I mean HOW CUTE IS HE? Everything out of his POV seems so romantic and perfect. I loved watching them spend time together and reading these characters get to know each other again, because they are different people now as much as they feel the same pull.

Some questions have been answered but many are left up to the next books to answer. I feel like out of all the couples so far these two feel the most meant to be. Yes, they have a history that helps, but it’s something more. It’s the organic way these two get each other. I am looking forward to more of these two.
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2,076 reviews67 followers
October 11, 2022
Hidde Mistake is book two of Tristan's series and it is starting to get juicy. Tristan and Tessa are both back home to deal with life problems or get away from them. They are still using their teenage bedroom windows as a way of talking and seeing one another however things are different this time Tessa is dealing with her father's death and things that she learned about him at this funeral as well as her own situation. What about the half-siblings that she has learned about? She has so much on her plate and add the fact that Tristan is there as well and her world is spinning. Tristan is trying to get rid of his horrid wife, Savannah, who we all love (insert sarcasm) as well as his father's illness. He is bound and determined to get rid of Savannah finally and start his life again. Tristan learns something about one of the players at his old high school and wants to help out. He and Tessa decide to do some sort of fundraising. Will this bring them closer together? But wait, Tristin is still married and no matter how much Tessa wants to be with him, she will never cross that line. There are surprise guests and tensions rise.
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