I really enjoyed the story, but the writing was subpar. I prefer smarter writing styles, not this immature less than your age thoughts on a page. It was unbearable and I didn't finish the thing.

This book wasn’t for me. There was nothing going on until about 30% into the book and then it was nothing but straight spice on almost every single page. It was too much for me. Rakell was such a huge hypocrite and I didn’t like her character at all. Jake was a golden retriever and was battling his feelings of distrust and wanting to tell her the truth of her profession. They were both not disclosing what they each did as a job.

Great book, I loved it. Two great characters, both very strong when come together inevitably there are sparks, and sometimes there is also fire.I highly recommend it.

this book is not what I was expecting and I probably will no read more from this author... thank you for letting read it but was a not for me

This has a cliff hanger ending as part of a series, so be aware you need to get another book to finish the story. I really don’t like this format, so I have lowered my rating.

For the most part, I enjoyed the book. Jake is an NFL quarterback with a playboy reputation he wants to change. Nothing like going home to Austin to get a reset and find what he hopes is a so.id normal relationship. While at the gym working out, he meets Rakell. The two enjoy some humorous banter and eventually develop a friendship then stronger relationship . She doesn’t know him or his reputation so Jake feels this might be the one. They go on picnics and do low key dating However Rakell has her own secrets….shes a highly paid escort living with her client in Austin. Both keep the secret from the other which went on long enough to be a little hard to understand from a readers perspective.

I enjoyed the dual point of view because it showed each of them fighting their inner battles and their attraction for each other. Both characters are easy to love and care about.

In "Austin Heat" by Amari Nylix, Jake, a former football star looking to escape his turbulent past, and Rakell, an escort seeking a fresh start, find themselves drawn to each other in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. As their passionate relationship blossoms, they must confront their own demons and secrets, risking everything for a chance at love. With sizzling chemistry and heartfelt romance, "Austin Heat" is a captivating tale of redemption, desire, and second chances.

I really tried to get into this one but had to DNF. It just wasn't for me. I would give the author another chance though.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. WOW...this novel really keeps the spice flowing. It also comes with a very interesting plot playing in the background. Jake and Rakell really mesh and it just gets better as time goes by. Definitely read this book.

Firstly, who doesn’t love Texas? The answer is no one. So off the bat I was into this book. And then it’s a sports romance too, love that. Sometimes with books I don’t like when a character is hiding something big from their counterpart. And both of these characters are doing that, so that wasn’t my favorite plot point but outside of that I liked it a lot! The story was cute, they were a believable connection, and obviously the spice was great!

Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book. It was a little slow, but lots of spice and all around a good read.

Jake is a pretty boy NFL star looking to put his less than stellar history with women behind him, which is easier said than done when all his mistakes are chronicled in the media. Does he have any chance of finding a down to earth girl when his reputation precedes him? Rakell is a high dollar escort, desperate to get out of the business and pursue modeling and acting. Her career choices have made her closed off to men, until Jake walks into her life. Neither is aware of the other’s job. Will he be able to break down her walls, and will she be able to trust someone so similar to her clients once all their truths come to the surface?

I’m usually a sucker for a sports romance, and this one sounded right up my alley. While the romance was a bit more of a slow burn than I anticipated, the spice was definitely still there. Unfortunately, there were a few aspects that didn’t work well for me. It felt like the plotline of them lying to each other about their work (particularly Rakell) was too drawn out. Rakell was extremely difficult to read, and she required immense patience and tenacity from Jake while he was pursuing her. I found her somewhat difficult to relate to or pull for. It did not seem like she was really ready to be in a relationship. I also was not aware this book was going to end in a cliffhanger, but that one is on me. I did really enjoy the supporting cast of characters, and I thought they brought a lot to the story and atmosphere. Overall, this one was just okay for me, but I do find myself wanting to continue Jake and Rakell’s story for the conclusion.

Thank you to Amari Nylix, AuthorBuzz, and NetGalley for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Rakell and Jake. Rakell works for an escort agency. Jake is a football player. They meet at the gym and there is an instant attraction. Jake tries really hard to get Rakell to notice him. They each have issues but together they work them out and fall in love.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced reader copy of this book. Due to no fault of the writing I did find it difficult to get through this one. I’ve read a lot of hockey romance in the past and didn’t anticipate having an issue getting through football.

I really enjoyed the writing and story. This was my first book from this author and won't be my last

I didnt love this book but didnt dislike it either! Austin heat definitely brings the heat for sure. I appreciate being sent this arc and i cant wait for more by this author

really an interesting starplayer quarterback × escort and it was not cliche or typical romance erotica book,

loved the way author ventured around topics such as black racism, escorts' rights and the life they live, how they feel about it, women and feminism in general, a little bit of autism and Jake had been a softie I would love to have *sniffling back tears* and Rakell is just the right character to tackle the complexities and nuances of Jake the NFL player,

was a little disappointed because the ending for me was a little abrupt, I would have wanted Jake to venture and talk about Rakell's life and how they go about it, it could have been an inspiration for many others but I am happy if the author thinks this had to be it

would love stories about other characters as well

DNF. I couldn't even get to 10% I really wanted this book to be decent and to fall in love with it since it is about my hometown and how great Austin is but all I could see was the "bro" culture of Austin. It was really disappointing and I imagined I would find the characters on Rainey Street chasing after the girls on bachelorette parties.

As hard as I tried, I couldn't get into Austin Heat, so I probably wouldn't recommend it to my customers. I didn't like the main characters at all. I can usually push through and finish a book but this one I couldn't.

This was a DNF for me. I made it halfway in and then just gave up. The story was going nowhere and both of the main characters were starting to get annoying. A lot of the descriptions of what are supposed to be current 20-something’s felt outdated and what a boomer aged person might think current 20-something’s are like, For example their clothing choices and the Karaoke bar scene where Rakell was singing 70’s and 80’s songs. She’s 23? Not realistic. But when I really had to stop reading is when the author used the three most unsexy words during what could’ve been sexy scenes: Hole, slit and vagina. Yikes.

Austin Heat follows an escort Rakell McCarthy (who is leaving the business) and NFL player Jake Skyler (who is trying to redeem his pretty boy reputation and be a normal guy) falling for each other during off season without either of them being honest about what they do for a profession. One of my favorite things Jake and Rakell said to each other was “hey you” and “yeah you”. This was an easy read, definitely loved the spice and the characters were both likeable.


Thank you NetGalley!