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Casanova Family #1
The Biggest Win
From the time I was a young kid, I wanted out of this small town. I wanted more. So I worked hard and I did it.
I got the biggest opportunity of my life as an NFL quarterback.
As a first round draft pick, I was top of my game.
Then I blew it.
Now I’m back home wishing for another way out, another chance to be great.
Something is missing. Football is all I’ve known, so that must be it, right?
When my best friends sister returns to town, and I enlist her in getting back into footballs good graces, she stirs something inside me that I haven’t felt in years.
Turns out I did find what I was missing, exactly where I was told not to look for it.
Will I still be able to leave or will she convince me my next biggest win is right here at home?
I got the biggest opportunity of my life as an NFL quarterback.
As a first round draft pick, I was top of my game.
Then I blew it.
Now I’m back home wishing for another way out, another chance to be great.
Something is missing. Football is all I’ve known, so that must be it, right?
When my best friends sister returns to town, and I enlist her in getting back into footballs good graces, she stirs something inside me that I haven’t felt in years.
Turns out I did find what I was missing, exactly where I was told not to look for it.
Will I still be able to leave or will she convince me my next biggest win is right here at home?
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2022
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December 22, 2022
WOW! I loved this. Carolina Jax, you did something nobody has ever been able to do to me... YOU made me love football. (Please don't tell my husband that LOL!) I loved everything about this. I've never read a sports romance before, this was my first...and I'm so glad it was yours! The setting for this story was awesome, I mean who wouldn't want to live in a town called Christmas! Their back stories draws you in. Jackson is funny, witty, and the dirty talking was spot on and YUMMY. Francesca and her sly comebacks, had me laughing. They were perfect for each other. It's so hard to express how amazing I found this book to be without giving away any spoilers. It had the perfect amount of story, spice and romance, and the fact that it's a small town romance it the best. Can't hide in a town where everybody knows everything about everyone...LOVED IT!!! They were like celebrities among the residents of Christmas. This was a perfect and great beginning to the Casanova Series, can't wait until book 2 comes out.
December 9, 2022
Absolutely loved!! This was the perfect book to start out the series and debut book for Carolina Jax. I feel in love right away with Jackson and Francesca. Everything with them flowed so easily. I absolutely love small town romance books and to add that this was also a sports romance I was absolutely drawn in. It was so well written and the characters was perfect. And be prepared to fall in love with all the side characters. Especially Francesca brothers, gosh I love them and can’t wait for the second book in this series (which is Adams book and OH MY GOODNESS I NEED IT NOW🤣)
July 25, 2023
The Biggest Win is the perfect debut book for Carolina Jax and the perfect start to the Casanova series!
Francesca and Jackson have known each other since childhood. Jackson is best friends with Adam, Francesca’s oldest brother, and friends with her two other brothers. She has had a crush on him since she was 12 but never mentioned it because Jackson was destined for great things. He was the starting QB in high school, went on to play in college and then made it to the NFL. Francesca moved away from their little town Christmas, Texas to go to college because she needed space from the town where she was surrounded by Jackson memories. She became a Public Relations Agent and stayed away until an unfortunate circumstance sends her back to Christmas.
Jackson has since left the NFL do to an injury and needs help fixing his playboy reputation. Francesca agrees to handle his PR and they fake date so he looks serious. Obviously it doesn’t stay fake long. Jackson and Francesca realize they are better together and I have to agree! There were some ups and downs but I think they came together at the perfect point in their lives. They needed to live life apart before they could truly know they needed each other.
I cannot wait for book 2 to focus on Adam Casanova and find out what really happened with his relationship with Chelsea!
Thank you Carolina Jax for the arc!
Release date: October 11, 2022
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Francesca and Jackson have known each other since childhood. Jackson is best friends with Adam, Francesca’s oldest brother, and friends with her two other brothers. She has had a crush on him since she was 12 but never mentioned it because Jackson was destined for great things. He was the starting QB in high school, went on to play in college and then made it to the NFL. Francesca moved away from their little town Christmas, Texas to go to college because she needed space from the town where she was surrounded by Jackson memories. She became a Public Relations Agent and stayed away until an unfortunate circumstance sends her back to Christmas.
Jackson has since left the NFL do to an injury and needs help fixing his playboy reputation. Francesca agrees to handle his PR and they fake date so he looks serious. Obviously it doesn’t stay fake long. Jackson and Francesca realize they are better together and I have to agree! There were some ups and downs but I think they came together at the perfect point in their lives. They needed to live life apart before they could truly know they needed each other.
I cannot wait for book 2 to focus on Adam Casanova and find out what really happened with his relationship with Chelsea!
Thank you Carolina Jax for the arc!
Release date: October 11, 2022
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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September 5, 2023
The Biggest Win by Carolina Jax is a romance that won’t leave you hanging. Tropes include best friends sister, fake dating, small town and insta love.
I thought Jackson and Francesca relationship was spicy and sweet; Jax knows how to write spicy scenes and spicy dialogue exchanges without crossing over into cheesy. The host of side characters also had a solid role/personality and made sense to the story; no one felt extra.
I didn’t love the character of Adam, but I also don’t think I was supposed to either. Like Jackson, he has his own skeletons and after finishing the epilogue, I am excited to read the next book to see what’s in store for him.
The Biggest Win was easy to fly through and enjoyable to invest in. It’s the first book in the Casanova Family series and I am excited to read the rest.
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy.
I thought Jackson and Francesca relationship was spicy and sweet; Jax knows how to write spicy scenes and spicy dialogue exchanges without crossing over into cheesy. The host of side characters also had a solid role/personality and made sense to the story; no one felt extra.
I didn’t love the character of Adam, but I also don’t think I was supposed to either. Like Jackson, he has his own skeletons and after finishing the epilogue, I am excited to read the next book to see what’s in store for him.
The Biggest Win was easy to fly through and enjoyable to invest in. It’s the first book in the Casanova Family series and I am excited to read the rest.
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy.
November 11, 2022
Rating: 4.5
I’ve been reading a lot of sports romance (especially football) lately, and this one was really really fun. This is Carolina’s debut but let me tell you- her ability to write an engaging story is second to none. This is one of those books that you can’t put down!
What I loved:
🌟Dual POV
🌟Fake dating, the one that got away, childhood friends to lovers
🌟The setting. I’d love to live in the town of Christmas!
🌟The. Steam. The chemistry between Jackson and Francesca is beyond. We loved them both individually as well. Jackson is goofy, dirty talking and fun. Francesca is intelligent, caring and sweet. But together, they’re FIRE.
🌟The side characters added so much to the story! We especially loved Francesca’s brothers and Jackson’s sister Britt.
Read if you liked:
▪️Blind Side by Kandi Steiner
▪️The Hardest Fall by Ella Maise
If you’re love a romance with some fake dating and steam, give this one a try!
And if you liked this one, stay tuned for the second book in the Casanova series focusing on Francesca’s brother Adam!
📖: The Biggest Win by Carolina Jax
Release Date: October 11th, 2022
Thank you so much Carolina Jax for the opportunity to read this ARC!
I’ve been reading a lot of sports romance (especially football) lately, and this one was really really fun. This is Carolina’s debut but let me tell you- her ability to write an engaging story is second to none. This is one of those books that you can’t put down!
What I loved:
🌟Dual POV
🌟Fake dating, the one that got away, childhood friends to lovers
🌟The setting. I’d love to live in the town of Christmas!
🌟The. Steam. The chemistry between Jackson and Francesca is beyond. We loved them both individually as well. Jackson is goofy, dirty talking and fun. Francesca is intelligent, caring and sweet. But together, they’re FIRE.
🌟The side characters added so much to the story! We especially loved Francesca’s brothers and Jackson’s sister Britt.
Read if you liked:
▪️Blind Side by Kandi Steiner
▪️The Hardest Fall by Ella Maise
If you’re love a romance with some fake dating and steam, give this one a try!
And if you liked this one, stay tuned for the second book in the Casanova series focusing on Francesca’s brother Adam!
📖: The Biggest Win by Carolina Jax
Release Date: October 11th, 2022
Thank you so much Carolina Jax for the opportunity to read this ARC!
December 6, 2022
Best Friend's Sister
This book was amazing! Ms Jax has a gift for storytelling and has gained me as a fan. My friend bought me this book and told me I had to read it. She's as picky as I am so I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. I was NOT disappointed! I recommend this book to anyone who loves a page-turner.
This book was amazing! Ms Jax has a gift for storytelling and has gained me as a fan. My friend bought me this book and told me I had to read it. She's as picky as I am so I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. I was NOT disappointed! I recommend this book to anyone who loves a page-turner.
July 7, 2023
Absolutely loved this book! The characters and banter within the family are as great!
The storyline was wonderful & very fast paced.
One of my fav tropes is forbidden love and goodness if that wasn’t the primary trope!!!… which kept me pulled in from the beginning.
This was my first time reading a book by Carolina Jax and I will be starting book 2 in the Casanova Family series today!!!
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The storyline was wonderful & very fast paced.
One of my fav tropes is forbidden love and goodness if that wasn’t the primary trope!!!… which kept me pulled in from the beginning.
This was my first time reading a book by Carolina Jax and I will be starting book 2 in the Casanova Family series today!!!
You can find my reviews in TT & IG
@ma_naughty_booklist
October 11, 2022
Fifteen years later and all the Cassanova children are back in the same town. But even as adults' old habits die hard, as do feelings. The younger sister, an overprotective big brother, and the sacred bro code.
After losing her job and catching her fiancé cheating, Francesca moves back home where she gets enlisted to help her eldest brothers best friend Jackson, A once NFL superstar get back in the good graces with the NFL due to her amazing PR skills. The only problem is She has always had a major crush on Jackson, watching him leave again may just kill her.
As a First-round draft pick, Rookie of the year, and Star Quarterback Jackson Gage made it to the big time, and then blew it. Which ended him right back where he started in the little town of Christmas. Now the High School Football Coach feeling stuck, even though all his fame and downfalls has always felt something was missing, but what?
Not only did I fall in love with Francesca and Jackson, but the whole Casanova Family and the quaint little town of Christmas. The characters sucked me in to their world as if I was right there. I honestly could not put this book down!
As a first time Author Carolina Jax did amazing with the release of her first book "The Biggest Win". I am a visual reader, and she did not disappoint. Her explanation of the characters pasts was key into making this book come alive for me. This is one of the best small-town romances that I have read in a while. I am excitedly looking forward to the next book in the series, and what the future holds for the Casanova family! Definitely a five-star read!!!!!
After losing her job and catching her fiancé cheating, Francesca moves back home where she gets enlisted to help her eldest brothers best friend Jackson, A once NFL superstar get back in the good graces with the NFL due to her amazing PR skills. The only problem is She has always had a major crush on Jackson, watching him leave again may just kill her.
As a First-round draft pick, Rookie of the year, and Star Quarterback Jackson Gage made it to the big time, and then blew it. Which ended him right back where he started in the little town of Christmas. Now the High School Football Coach feeling stuck, even though all his fame and downfalls has always felt something was missing, but what?
Not only did I fall in love with Francesca and Jackson, but the whole Casanova Family and the quaint little town of Christmas. The characters sucked me in to their world as if I was right there. I honestly could not put this book down!
As a first time Author Carolina Jax did amazing with the release of her first book "The Biggest Win". I am a visual reader, and she did not disappoint. Her explanation of the characters pasts was key into making this book come alive for me. This is one of the best small-town romances that I have read in a while. I am excitedly looking forward to the next book in the series, and what the future holds for the Casanova family! Definitely a five-star read!!!!!
December 2, 2022
Amazing, Addicting, Unputdownable!!
I feel giddy thinking about Jackson and Francesca. I don’t want to give away too many details but let me tell you, these two are soulmates! Sexy soulmates!!
Not only do they fit personality wise, but their chemistry is off the charts HOT. I am a BIG fan of the hand necklace. Hot AF!
Jackson is a deflecting jokester and the banter between him and Francesca is great. The sexual tension and push/pull run high. But the thing is, Francesa sees the real Jackson. She knows him. The soft loving side of him, reserved only for the people he loves. Jackson keeps searching for bigger and better, while Chessy waits knowing that the bigger and better is them. Together. SO GOOD!!!
A must read!! You will laugh, cry, shake your fist in anger and swoon like a mo fo. Read this bad boy now and catch the Christmas novella coming Dec 15. I know for sure I will be!
This is CJ’s debut novel, and I just loved it. She had me instantly falling for Jackson and Francesca, and pretty much the whole town of Christmas. That ending though!! The ending leads to the next book, well whoo, it had me dead! I cannot wait to read Adam and Chelsea’s story.
I feel giddy thinking about Jackson and Francesca. I don’t want to give away too many details but let me tell you, these two are soulmates! Sexy soulmates!!
Not only do they fit personality wise, but their chemistry is off the charts HOT. I am a BIG fan of the hand necklace. Hot AF!
Jackson is a deflecting jokester and the banter between him and Francesca is great. The sexual tension and push/pull run high. But the thing is, Francesa sees the real Jackson. She knows him. The soft loving side of him, reserved only for the people he loves. Jackson keeps searching for bigger and better, while Chessy waits knowing that the bigger and better is them. Together. SO GOOD!!!
A must read!! You will laugh, cry, shake your fist in anger and swoon like a mo fo. Read this bad boy now and catch the Christmas novella coming Dec 15. I know for sure I will be!
This is CJ’s debut novel, and I just loved it. She had me instantly falling for Jackson and Francesca, and pretty much the whole town of Christmas. That ending though!! The ending leads to the next book, well whoo, it had me dead! I cannot wait to read Adam and Chelsea’s story.
December 6, 2022
This is my first book by this author and I fell in love with this story the first time Jackson called Francesca Chessy. I mean who wouldn’t fall in love with their banter. There back and forth was just so fun and you could see the love underneath it all. When she agreed to be his fake girlfriend I knew it was going to lead to the real thing. She always had a crush on him and he secretly did on her too but she never knew.
Francesca and Jackson are what couples are made of. The way she always supported him and the way he always needed to be near her fake or not. I mean good god their chemistry was off the charts.
Francesca and Jackson are what couples are made of. The way she always supported him and the way he always needed to be near her fake or not. I mean good god their chemistry was off the charts.
July 30, 2024
The book review for The Biggest Win by Carolina Jax is here! We follow Jackson and Francesca as their romance starts and blossoms into what we see in The Biggest Christmas Wedding!!!!! Jackson is a former NFL quarterback, turned High School coach, and he's looking for a new way out of his small town. Then his best friend's sister. Francesca comes back to town, and romance blossoms as Jackson reconsiders leaving town!!!! This is an amazing beginning to Jackson and Francesca's love story! They are literally the perfect couple and they are meant for each other! I absolutely love them!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 23, 2023
All In!
What a great read. Small town stories and brothers best friends make some of the best romances....and this had it.
I loved Jackson.....there was just something about him that drug me in and even questioned those "dark days". And Chess...I loved her from the start. Their fake dating (as we all know!) Never lasts but to see where the lines start to blur melts my heart.
I so can't wait to dive into the rest of the ladies! Because the last part...for sure left me wanting more.
If you want dark, broody guys who are real sweethearts and upbeat, lively gals, then check this out!!
What a great read. Small town stories and brothers best friends make some of the best romances....and this had it.
I loved Jackson.....there was just something about him that drug me in and even questioned those "dark days". And Chess...I loved her from the start. Their fake dating (as we all know!) Never lasts but to see where the lines start to blur melts my heart.
I so can't wait to dive into the rest of the ladies! Because the last part...for sure left me wanting more.
If you want dark, broody guys who are real sweethearts and upbeat, lively gals, then check this out!!
February 16, 2023
holy hotness
Talking about being invested. I read this book within a few hours. Jackson is something else and I’ll definitely take a side of him anytime. The love those two main characters is off the charts. Can’t wait to see what happens in this series
Talking about being invested. I read this book within a few hours. Jackson is something else and I’ll definitely take a side of him anytime. The love those two main characters is off the charts. Can’t wait to see what happens in this series
November 19, 2022
brilliant read
Loved this book. Fast paced and kept you guessing. Lots of fun moments and great dialogue. I definitely recommend this book
Loved this book. Fast paced and kept you guessing. Lots of fun moments and great dialogue. I definitely recommend this book
December 5, 2022
Loved all the feels, and can't wait to read more from this author!!
February 21, 2023
I’ve had this on my TBR for quite awhile and I was so excited to read this & BOY it did not disappoint and I wished I read it sooner!
The Casanova family left it’s mark on my heart and it’s got me pumped to read what’s to come.
We have Francesca who moves back to Christmas, Tx after being wrongfully fired and cheated on. She’s not sure if she wants to continue in PR or find something else.
Then we have Jackson. The former superstar NFL quarterback turned high school football coach but wants to venture out to college coaching and eventually NFL coaching but his past is holding him back.
How can he be taken seriously?
He needs help to clean up his image but also needs to look like he’s settling down.
Why not kill two birds with one stone and get ask Francesca to be his public relations specialist and his “fake” girlfriend?
They flow so perfectly with each other that you forget that they are “faking” it.
Do they really feel like it’s fake or do they feel the realness behind it all?
You definitely get reeled in and there’s no going back once you start. We see the hesitation, the angst, the love, the drama, the family aspect and of course the spice that we can’t forget. 🥵🔥
And that epilogue!! Yup, definitely pumped! 🫣😱
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
If you love the following below..
- Best Friend’s Sister
- Small town
- Fake Dating/Relationship
- Friends to Lovers
- Football Romance
This is the book for you! ♥️
The Casanova family left it’s mark on my heart and it’s got me pumped to read what’s to come.
We have Francesca who moves back to Christmas, Tx after being wrongfully fired and cheated on. She’s not sure if she wants to continue in PR or find something else.
Then we have Jackson. The former superstar NFL quarterback turned high school football coach but wants to venture out to college coaching and eventually NFL coaching but his past is holding him back.
How can he be taken seriously?
He needs help to clean up his image but also needs to look like he’s settling down.
Why not kill two birds with one stone and get ask Francesca to be his public relations specialist and his “fake” girlfriend?
They flow so perfectly with each other that you forget that they are “faking” it.
Do they really feel like it’s fake or do they feel the realness behind it all?
You definitely get reeled in and there’s no going back once you start. We see the hesitation, the angst, the love, the drama, the family aspect and of course the spice that we can’t forget. 🥵🔥
And that epilogue!! Yup, definitely pumped! 🫣😱
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
If you love the following below..
- Best Friend’s Sister
- Small town
- Fake Dating/Relationship
- Friends to Lovers
- Football Romance
This is the book for you! ♥️
April 1, 2023
Hand to my Heart
Author Carolina Jax writes a feel-good story with “The Biggest Win” part of the Casanova Family series. The book is a sports romance, Best Friends Sister, Fake dating, with a Dual POV. For so many moments, I placed my hand over my heart with a smile and said, “aww.” Along with moments of sadness, especially the epilogue cliffhanger.
Francesca Casanova (FMC) runs into intertwining life-changing events outside her control at work and home, which prompts her to abruptly head back home to her small town of Christmas, where her brothers and childhood crush Jackson Gage (MMC) live.
Former NFL star Jackson Gage feels like a washed-up injured football player with his NFL career over. So he returned home to the small town of Christmas shortly after ending his career. In the meantime, Jackson is coaching the local high school team. Still known as the “Bad Boy of NFL,” Jackson’s agent told him he needed to improve his reputation if he wanted more endorsements and an opportunity with a college team, and a PR agent and a girlfriend may help do that.
When Jackson discovers that his old feelings toward his best friend’s sister are still strong, he figures he can get a two-for-one and hire Francesca, who works in PR, to clean up his image and be his girlfriend. Once they agree, their feelings of the past cannot be denied though outside influences might prevent them from making things real.
Author Carolina Jax writes a feel-good story with “The Biggest Win” part of the Casanova Family series. The book is a sports romance, Best Friends Sister, Fake dating, with a Dual POV. For so many moments, I placed my hand over my heart with a smile and said, “aww.” Along with moments of sadness, especially the epilogue cliffhanger.
Francesca Casanova (FMC) runs into intertwining life-changing events outside her control at work and home, which prompts her to abruptly head back home to her small town of Christmas, where her brothers and childhood crush Jackson Gage (MMC) live.
Former NFL star Jackson Gage feels like a washed-up injured football player with his NFL career over. So he returned home to the small town of Christmas shortly after ending his career. In the meantime, Jackson is coaching the local high school team. Still known as the “Bad Boy of NFL,” Jackson’s agent told him he needed to improve his reputation if he wanted more endorsements and an opportunity with a college team, and a PR agent and a girlfriend may help do that.
When Jackson discovers that his old feelings toward his best friend’s sister are still strong, he figures he can get a two-for-one and hire Francesca, who works in PR, to clean up his image and be his girlfriend. Once they agree, their feelings of the past cannot be denied though outside influences might prevent them from making things real.
January 25, 2024
Jackson is a former NFL QB and now coaches high school football in his small town, hometown. Jackson is Adams’s best friend and has been for like…ever. His parents practically adopted this boy. Francesca just got fired from her PR job and is moving back home. Adam is helping her out until she figures out what her next move is. Oh did I forget to mention Adam is Francesca’s overprotective older brother? How could I forget? Silly me. Well as luck would have it Jackson and Francesca are living across the street from each other…and she’s living in his old house. Why is that important you may ask? Well, I’m glad you asked. This means Jackson is VERY comfortable just walking in without so much as a knock and just acting like it’s his house. Adam had to spend their whole childhood warning Jackson off of Francesca. Francesca ALWAYS had a thing for Jackson, but she never knew it was reciprocated. Now that they’re back in the same hometown and adults will they finally get together?
From the first chapter on I was hooked. I started it right at bedtime, dumb me, and I struggled so hard to go to bed because I could not put it down. So you bet your ass I spent the whole next day in the wonderful town of Christmas. I loved the small town feel and the fact they all live in the same neighborhood? I was OBSESSED. I loved getting to read about their pasts as well, it just really makes you love them even more. I have NEVER read a book as well balanced with plot and spice as this one so I will be reading the rest that’s for sure. Now the Adam dilemma. I spent practically the WHOLE book wanting to punch this man, but now I’m so intrigued I HAVE to read his book. Ah the powers of a great writer. But seriously this was my FAVORITE small town romance I’ve EVER READ. And the mouth on Jackson…oh that man just did something to me. My boyfriend had to keep looking back and checking on me. 😅 Oh and I lovedddd Jackson’s sister and the nicknames Jackson and Francesca had for each other.
From the first chapter on I was hooked. I started it right at bedtime, dumb me, and I struggled so hard to go to bed because I could not put it down. So you bet your ass I spent the whole next day in the wonderful town of Christmas. I loved the small town feel and the fact they all live in the same neighborhood? I was OBSESSED. I loved getting to read about their pasts as well, it just really makes you love them even more. I have NEVER read a book as well balanced with plot and spice as this one so I will be reading the rest that’s for sure. Now the Adam dilemma. I spent practically the WHOLE book wanting to punch this man, but now I’m so intrigued I HAVE to read his book. Ah the powers of a great writer. But seriously this was my FAVORITE small town romance I’ve EVER READ. And the mouth on Jackson…oh that man just did something to me. My boyfriend had to keep looking back and checking on me. 😅 Oh and I lovedddd Jackson’s sister and the nicknames Jackson and Francesca had for each other.
April 9, 2023
THE BIGGEST WIN By Carolina Jax
From the time I was a young kid, I wanted out of this small town. I wanted more. So I worked hard and I did it.
I got the biggest opportunity of my life as an NFL quarterback.
As a first round draft pick, I was top of my game.
Then I blew it.
Now I’m back home wishing for another way out, another chance to be great.
Something is missing. Football is all I’ve known, so that must be it, right?
When my best friend's sister returns to town, and I enlist her in getting back into football's good graces, she stirs something inside me that I haven’t felt in years.
😊What i liked -
✔ Brother's Best Friend/Fake Relationship/Sports Romance/Small Town.
✔ I felt so bad for Jackson in this book. He needed people on his side. (haven't seen anyone with a worse luck than him other than me that is)
✔ Jackson as a character is a loving caring goofball to Francesca's serious trying to get things done attitude.
✔ I Loved all the side characters too. (okay, not all )
✔ This book had a ton of drama, angst, banter, cheesy lines and steamy spice.
🤔What could have been better -
✔ I really wanted to whack Adam in a couple of places.
✔ Oh god if I could just get my hands on those three weasel characters.
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
💝Romance Lovers
💕Brother's Best Friend Romance
💞Fake Relationship Romance
📈My Rating : 4.5/5
Thank You, Carolina Jax , for a copy.
From the time I was a young kid, I wanted out of this small town. I wanted more. So I worked hard and I did it.
I got the biggest opportunity of my life as an NFL quarterback.
As a first round draft pick, I was top of my game.
Then I blew it.
Now I’m back home wishing for another way out, another chance to be great.
Something is missing. Football is all I’ve known, so that must be it, right?
When my best friend's sister returns to town, and I enlist her in getting back into football's good graces, she stirs something inside me that I haven’t felt in years.
😊What i liked -
✔ Brother's Best Friend/Fake Relationship/Sports Romance/Small Town.
✔ I felt so bad for Jackson in this book. He needed people on his side. (haven't seen anyone with a worse luck than him other than me that is)
✔ Jackson as a character is a loving caring goofball to Francesca's serious trying to get things done attitude.
✔ I Loved all the side characters too. (okay, not all )
✔ This book had a ton of drama, angst, banter, cheesy lines and steamy spice.
🤔What could have been better -
✔ I really wanted to whack Adam in a couple of places.
✔ Oh god if I could just get my hands on those three weasel characters.
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
💝Romance Lovers
💕Brother's Best Friend Romance
💞Fake Relationship Romance
📈My Rating : 4.5/5
Thank You, Carolina Jax , for a copy.
January 9, 2024
Jackson Gage had it all. The NFL contract he always wanted until he got hurt and partied too much and ruined his reputation. Francesca Casanova was fired from her PR job and walked in on her boyfriend screwing the woman who screwed her out of a job.
Now Francesca is home in Christmas Texas and living across the street from her long-time crush, Jackson Gage, her brothers best friend. She agrees to become his fake girlfriend and his PR agent to help him get a better reputation and get a job coaching at a college, which will lead back to the NFL.
When feelings get caught, will Gage stay, or will he leave again?
Now Francesca is home in Christmas Texas and living across the street from her long-time crush, Jackson Gage, her brothers best friend. She agrees to become his fake girlfriend and his PR agent to help him get a better reputation and get a job coaching at a college, which will lead back to the NFL.
When feelings get caught, will Gage stay, or will he leave again?
March 4, 2023
Fun and romantic!
The Biggest Win was such a sweet love story! Jackson and Francesca were made for each other, and it was fantastic to see them realize it for themselves.
The Biggest Win was such a sweet love story! Jackson and Francesca were made for each other, and it was fantastic to see them realize it for themselves.
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July 19, 2023dnf @ 26% bc snoozefest unfortunately
May 14, 2023
Good book, love small town romances. Can’t wait for the rest of the Casanova series.
August 15, 2023
This is a second chance lovers fake relationship best friend's sister douche exbf romance which sounds cheesy when I put all the tropes rogerher like that! But the wonderful characters Franchesca and Jackson and Ms Jax's writing really make the story come alive.
Both find themselves back in their hometown when their careers come to an abrupt pause, and they help each other journey on a path of self discovery and the next steps in their careers.
This story was really fun to read, the banter and chemistry was hot! Such a delight to read, and there were also many moments which tug at your heart strings. Someone might have been cutting onions.
I also loved the side characters who really added to the story which often made me LOL. The extended family, friends, and even Jackson's kids! I'm sure this would make a great romcom movie :D And can't wait to read more about them in the following books. And this is definitely a book I would read again!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Both find themselves back in their hometown when their careers come to an abrupt pause, and they help each other journey on a path of self discovery and the next steps in their careers.
This story was really fun to read, the banter and chemistry was hot! Such a delight to read, and there were also many moments which tug at your heart strings. Someone might have been cutting onions.
I also loved the side characters who really added to the story which often made me LOL. The extended family, friends, and even Jackson's kids! I'm sure this would make a great romcom movie :D And can't wait to read more about them in the following books. And this is definitely a book I would read again!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 2, 2024
Gage's Fake Girl
What do you do when the guy you always crushed on asks you to fake date him? You, of course, do it because at least you get to help him obtain his dreams even if it breaks your heart. So good.
What do you do when the guy you always crushed on asks you to fake date him? You, of course, do it because at least you get to help him obtain his dreams even if it breaks your heart. So good.
September 2, 2024
Immediately fell in love with the Casanova family! Small town romance has never been so good ~
Loving her brothers best friend her whole life Francesca thought her chance with playboy Jackson was over before it started until they both end up back in their small town after his career ending injury & the end of her time away in the city. With Francesca’s overprotective brothers at her side, opportunities to run yet again, and the struggle of feeling like a failure what play will the football start Jackson make?
I promise you don’t want to miss this series if you love Small Town, Football, Crazy Families, Strong Women, and Alpha Men!
Loving her brothers best friend her whole life Francesca thought her chance with playboy Jackson was over before it started until they both end up back in their small town after his career ending injury & the end of her time away in the city. With Francesca’s overprotective brothers at her side, opportunities to run yet again, and the struggle of feeling like a failure what play will the football start Jackson make?
I promise you don’t want to miss this series if you love Small Town, Football, Crazy Families, Strong Women, and Alpha Men!
July 4, 2023
This was my first time reading Carolina Jax and it did not disappoint! Wow!! This was honestly one of the best brother's best friend/small town romances I have ever read. I can't wait to dive into more from the Casanova Family.
September 5, 2023
Finding your more in life.
I was skeptical at the beginning as it was very repetitive on what happened to Jackson hitting his high and then hitting bottom. To not until Francesca returns home and finds he needs a fake girlfriend and PR rep to help him get something bigger out of his home town. Unfortunately there is history between him and Chessy and it’s more than fake. They seem to get thrown a lot of penalties from their previous employer and agent. My favorite is his role as high school head coach and how he leads and lifts up his team. He found what he was missing - Chessy and staying home. I became a big fan!
🏈Brothers best friend
🏈 fake relationship
🏈small town romance
🏈close family
🏈childhood crush
🏈sports
🏈workplace drama
I was skeptical at the beginning as it was very repetitive on what happened to Jackson hitting his high and then hitting bottom. To not until Francesca returns home and finds he needs a fake girlfriend and PR rep to help him get something bigger out of his home town. Unfortunately there is history between him and Chessy and it’s more than fake. They seem to get thrown a lot of penalties from their previous employer and agent. My favorite is his role as high school head coach and how he leads and lifts up his team. He found what he was missing - Chessy and staying home. I became a big fan!
🏈Brothers best friend
🏈 fake relationship
🏈small town romance
🏈close family
🏈childhood crush
🏈sports
🏈workplace drama
January 30, 2024
✅ Small Town
✅ Football
✅ Fake Dating
I absolutely loved this book. This book is about Francesca (PR) and Jackson (ex NFL quarterback, high school football coach) They agree to "fake date" to help him improve his PR image. This book is full of spice, drama and family. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a small town fake dating romance!
✅ Football
✅ Fake Dating
I absolutely loved this book. This book is about Francesca (PR) and Jackson (ex NFL quarterback, high school football coach) They agree to "fake date" to help him improve his PR image. This book is full of spice, drama and family. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a small town fake dating romance!
April 6, 2023
Loved it. Great story. Loved the characters. One of my favourite reads. Carolina jax you are an incredible author. Can't wait till book 2 comes out
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