I started this book a couple of times but just couldn't get into it. For one thing, every single character who emerges in first few pages is described as to appearance, job, family connections, the backstory on the families, etc., and I did not see the need for that. The writer should probably learn about info dumping. A couple of other things made me think this writer needs to delve a little deeper into the craft. So, regrettably, DNF. I won't review it anywhere else.

This one is definitely spicy & sets you up for a sequel. Not sure I’m a fan of being left on a complete cliffhanger. This is a good story that could use a little work. Felt a little fanfiction like to me which isn’t bad but not my favorite.

Thanks to the publisher & NetGalley for advanced copy, and I give my review freely

I went into this book with high hopes. Despite the fact that it is overwhelmingly difficult to find the good in the book, I always look for it. Comparing this book to Tessa Bailey or Christina Lauren is just absurd.

Many reasons contributed to this book's failure:
1. I honestly don't care what happens after our cliffhanger
2. How this book splits points of view it's so hard to follow.
3. The placing was awful the first part drug on and on then wham.. they are together?
4. I needed more character development to make the characters believable.

That being said it's a low to mid-range read and may do well with some readers.

Thanks, Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this book.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. OMG!!!! I am going to start at the end with, OMG!!! This left on such a cliffhanger. I kept thinking, this is coming to the end and only half has been resolved and than BAM the end. I truly enjoyed this book. THe banter between out main characters was so much fun to read. I can not wait to read book 2.

This book was very close to being a "did not finish" for me, though I struggled through. It did help me solidly realize that my taste runs in the romantic comedy direction, I need the banter, the playfulness and the laugh out loud moments. Compared to a more direct, drama-based read.

Some things that didn't work for me, but that I thought could possibly be worked on:
* The point of view switches sometimes between paragraphs, leading to a very jerky, unsmooth read. Sticking with one perspective for a whole chapter, or until clearly indicated line-breaks might be helpful.
* The pacing felt very rushed. While it does take time for the characters to get together, that build up was lost by the tone of the book. It felt more like there was a checklist of things that had to happen before the characters could be together, and that checklist was being ran through in the effort to get to where the author wanted to be.
* Character development. While they both had potential, it didn't seem like there was the time to develop them as individuals, which for me made it so that I wasn't very invested in them. Rakell definitely had a more interesting backstory, but even then...

Especially with the "to be continued" ending, this read a lot more like a fanfiction or fictionpress type story. For me, it lacked the structure for a novel. However, I would say Amari definitely has some room for growth in the story department, but could definitely have the potential to get there!

If you're just reading for some spicy romance, then the second half of the book is for you!

Austin Heat strikes me as the kind of book you read on Kindle Unlimited that doesn’t have a lot of joy or depth, but it can get the job done if you’re low on exciting titles. I didn’t care about these characters or the story, but it’ll work if you’re really looking for something acceptable.

I did not finish this book. I’m not sure if it was the author’s writing style or the story itself but I just couldn’t get into it. I will not be leaving a public review.

This story was hot and steamy almost too much so. Rakell has a lot of unresolved issues that need fixing and Jake might be the one to help her do it.

This one was really not for me. The writing wasn’t my favorite and felt a bit more suited for YA rather than open door adult contemporary romance. It is very long for a contemporary sports romance and ends on a cliffhanger where it is not clear what the heroine will do next and whether or not the couple will have a HEA.

It might be for you, though! You may want to pick this one up if you love: 🤠Austin TX 🏈Sports romance 🔥 open door romance 💪 reformed playboy trope

Jake is an NFL player with a "certain" reputation. Rakell is desperately trying to get herself out of the escort life. The two find each other at the same gym which they work out at. What initially starts as harmless banter begins to take on a physical form. However, both carry secrets that might derail them before they begin.

I enjoyed this book a lot. I thought Rakell had a lot of sides to her and was always interested in what she’d do next even as broken as she is. I also love that she is an Australian native. Jake is really trying to get his act together and you can see how much he wants to be better. I am looking forward to the remainder of the series.

I really wanted to like this book, it is set in my hometown and that is always fun. The characters just weren't believable, too many things going on in this-he is a NFL player, a rancher and wants to be a high school English teacher too? And she had so much baggage that it was just beyond belief. Not for me.

I loved this book to an extent as it was a slow burn for me and for me I have to have the action and story fast paced to not wanna dnf the book. I however didnt and it was good just a slow burn on my end.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Jake is in Texas and hopes to change his image. He loves football and hopes he can live a quiet life. When he meets Rakell he is immediately smitten. The two of them together can set off fireworks. A good read.

I loved the premise for this book. However, Rakell is unbearable. I honestly wanted to punch her in the face several times. Jake seems like a saint compared to her. The authors choice of words seem elementary half the time, “ferociousness” instead of ferocity, using “nonchalantness” instead of changing the sentence to use nonchalantly properly. I don’t even care what happens next in this series. I tried to care about Rakell, knowing she is in a tough position but the repeated use of “dissociate” really got under my skin. I feel bad for Jake.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and or the author for giving me the chance to read and review this book.

Slow burn.

The concept of Austin Heat is good but I feel the lack of character development and writing style throughout the book could of been better.

I really have to start paying attention. This is part 1 of an incomplete series. My biggest pet peeve.

Austin Heat by Amari Nylix
This is a series starter and it ends in a cliffhanger! Will Rakell stay? Will she disappear into the ether? Will Jake push too hard or will he accept how skittish Rakell is? Will Jake wait for Rakell to be emotionally ready? Ahhhhhhh!

I enjoyed these two emotionally stunted people. They both have Issues with a capital I! This book is Emotional with a capital E, Steamy with a capital S, and very Interesting.

I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

On the surface, this book brings the spice and passion that can exist between two people who barely know each other. However, if you sit with the main characters, Jake and Rakell, for a bit, you see the fallibility in their wanting to be on an intimate level but not wanting to make themselves vulnerable to potential heartache. Amari definitely started to peel back the layers on these two individuals leaving me primed for her next book in the series

I liked the book it wasn't my cup of tea because I don't really read sport romance much. But I did enjoy it. I love the characters and how they bond together. It was a slow burn but it's okay I pushed through it.

Overall
The storyline is awesome and well put together and even though it wasn't my cup of tea like I said I enjoyed it. Keep up the amazing job

Entertaining, and engaging spicy novel with relatable and fun set of characters!! Jake and Rakell are pure love . I loved it