This book was not for me .. it just didn’t click with me!

I liked the idea of it, the plot was very interesting but yet the delivery wasn’t.

So starting off with the MCs, I actually liked them both! The coach was a “stud” liked the other MC called her , she was a strong character and I loved her passion about basketball! The other MC, the professor was also a very interesting character. I liked how she was so self conscious but yet did something on the side that was completely out of her comfort zone (I don’t want to spoil her hobby on the side).

There was also very hot sex scenes and the chemistry in bed was off the charts! I give full credit to the author for her writing skills on that front!

So you got a good plot, very likable MCs and even nice supporting characters with hot sex scenes! My only issue was there was no storyline, and things didn’t add up. If only the author could’ve dropped a couple of incidents that didn’t add up to the story and put more depth into some other incidents, this could’ve been a very good read!

Overall the book was acceptable, and my rating is a 2.25 but I couldn’t get myself to round it up to 3. Having said that, I will be reading more of this author!

“I received an ARC for an honest review.”

There was much I enjoyed about this book and little I didn't. Reading about middle aged main characters with normal relationship challenges was a breath of fresh lesfic air. I'm referring to so many lesfic books with younger characters who haven't learned to communicate and cause unnecessary and overblown problems (needed to forward the storyline by the authors) between a couple. This book had good honest communication between the main characters and it just felt like a more authentic experience within the storyline. It's unfortunate that Celeste had to deal with an abusive ex, but often we forget that this does happen in real life. It's not always hearts and flowers just because it's two women together. It felt to me that the sex scenes may have been a little over the top, but it could be me coming off a few books with little to none. The obvious sports theme was, in my opinion, well done. The only thing I know about baseball is that the ball is orange, so take that with a grain of salt. It seemed realistic and was a chunk of the total storyline but it wasn't used as an easy filler by including easy to write blow by blows of the games. This author met a nice balance between the sport and the experiences and emotions of more mature women. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this book a lot. It was a very easy read and a very sweet romance, with some totally hot parts included!!
A college-campus romance between a head basketball coach and an English professor. Both women in their 40s. I will definitely re-read this book.

Lisa Tobias is the women's basketball coach at a small, California college. She is instantly struck by Professor Celeste Bouchard, but the two get off to a rocky start when Bouchard thinks that Tobias is trying to get a basketball player special favors. A relationship really isn't in the cards for either of them - Celeste has relationship baggage and an abusive ex and Lisa has career aspirations that make sticking around unlikely. However, as they continue to bump into each other, they can't resist the attraction between them.

Don't know where this fits in the review, so just an add-on... but Celeste does pole-dancing for fitness and self-confidence, and it is awesome.

** I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. **

A mature romance. What happens when a basketball coach, who has her sights set on advancing her career, and an English Professor, who is avoiding dating any work colleagues, meet eyes for the first time and interest is sparked in both parties?

A good read, with the words just flowing off the page, and pages turning. There are a couple of awkward moments between the two protagonists, but this does not detract from the book.

Would recommend for a quiet weekend.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an honest review.
I do love a good sports theme romance and was really looking forward to reading this book, overall I liked it but wasn’t my favorite KC Richardson book.
Lisa Tobias is the head coach of the girls basketball team for a small University but she has aspirations to move on to a larger University. That doesn’t stop her for caring about her team and will do all she can to make them successful as a player and student. When her star basketball player starts having problems in her English class she decides to meet with the Professor to see what she can do to help. This is where she meets English Professor Celeste Bouchard where although there is some definite attraction between the two, a misunderstanding leads to an argument where Celeste later apologizes and friendship begins.
Celeste has some misgivings about entering into a relationship with a coworker since the last relationship she had did not end well and was abusive.
The sparks between Lisa and Celeste is hard to deny and what starts as friendship leads to more. I have to say the sex scenes were well written and hot!
Again although this wasn’t my favorite book this author has written, it won’t stop me reading anything she writes.

This book was about what I expected. It had a sweet story as promised by the blurb. I found it engaging, if a little heavy on exposition at times.
The main character's abusive ex girlfriend was over the top and heavy handed. She served a purpose in the main character's journey but she felt very two-dimensional. Problems throughout the book cropped up and then were quickly dealt with in a way that didn't feel authentic.
I liked the characters but wished for the writing to be stronger.