Charlotte “Lottie” Thompson, a no-nonsense physical therapist, is assigned to help legendary quarterback Nolan Hill rehab his injury, giving him one last shot at the Super Bowl. Sparks fly as their two stubborn personalities clash, but their fiery banter soon reveals an undeniable chemistry. With everything on the line, will they overcome their differences to score love?

Going for Two is a touchdown in every way (pun intended)!

Lottie is a powerhouse—a strong, assured woman thriving in a male-dominated field, and I loved how fiercely she held her ground against Nolan’s grumpy, hardheaded antics. While Nolan, for his part, is equal parts infuriating and endearing, with layers of vulnerability beneath his tough exterior that make his personal growth so satisfying.

Their banter was sharp, hilarious, and filled with sizzling chemistry. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic was short-lived (which I liked) since their relationship fairly quickly evolved into a reluctant friendship/work partnership as they worked through their issues.

With found family vibes and Lottie and Nolan growing into stronger people together, this football romance is a must-read!

Tropes:
-enemies to -overs
-sports (football) romance
-workplace womance
-quarterback x team's physical therapist
-forced proximity
-strong heroine in a male-dominated field
-slow burn
-found family

Going for Two is book two in the Chicago Heartbreakers series by Ally Wiegand.
This was a cute read with an intriguing premise and characters.
A fun and enjoyable book with a lot of depth within our characters.

If you're craving grumpy/sunshine sports romance with a side of enemies to lovers, buckle up, because Going for Two by Ally Wiegand is the book of your dreams! 🏈✨

Meet Nolan Hill, a legendary quarterback with a damaged career, and a massive chip on his shoulder. He’s got one last shot at the Super Bowl… but there’s one big problem: that nagging injury that might end it all. Enter Lottie Thompson, a fiery, smart-as-heck physical therapist who knows exactly what’s standing between Nolan and his comeback. And guess what? Nolan’s NOT happy about it. 😂

These two are fire and ice—Nolan’s grumpy, stubborn attitude vs. Lottie’s kickass determination to get him back on the field (and maybe into her heart… 😉). From day one, their chemistry is off the charts 🔥, but they’re both too proud to admit it. The tension between them is so thick, you can practically feel the heat through the pages. But as their rivalry heats up, so do their feelings for each other—and let’s just say, things get intense (both on and off the field 👀).

Going for Two is packed with swoon-worthy moments, laughs, and some seriously steamy tension. It’s the perfect mix of sports action, slow-burn romance, and a couple who can’t stay away from each other. If you love a good enemy-to-lovers story with a dash of gruff hero and a heroine who isn’t afraid to put him in his place, you NEED this book in your life. 💥

Trust me, this one is a touchdown. 🙌

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Thank you to NetGalley, Ally Wiegand, and 8th Note Press for the eARC of this book.

This book was so good! I loved both of the main characters and their relationship. I enjoyed the way that they both supported each other and the banter between the two was so good. I loved the football parts and how much attention that it got. I also loved all the side relationships. I loved Olivia and her relationship with the her. Same with Derek and I hope we get to see Olivia and Derek. Tommy and Maggie making appearances was appreciated. Overall this was so good and enjoyable. I read it so fast. I can’t wait for the rest of this series!

Lottie has worked hard to get where she is. Maybe a little too hard. Now that she's landed her dream job with the Chicago Bobcats, maybe it's time for het to slow down a little and enjoy the rest of her life. Give herself a yes day, actually celebrate Thanksgiving for once, wear matching pjs on Christmas morning. She just needs to tackle the grumpy, standoffish, legendary quarterback Nolan Hill first.

Read if you like:
-Workplace Romance
-Stubborn x Sunshine
-Figuring out what you really want in life
-Forbidden Romance

I really enjoyed this book. Grumpy x Sunshine is always a favorite of mine, but something about it when the Grumpy is more Stubborn than anything else really makes me kick up my heels. Add in the forbidden workplace elements and I'm totally in. I love that Lottie spoke her mind, both when it came to her job and her heart. But I also liked that Nolan didn't back down. They had such great chemistry and respect for each other. The ending was super cute! And Ally seemed to be hinting at the next couple, which has me excited!

This is a fun, entertaining read. Nolan and Lottie are intriguing, complex, wounded, strong, relatable, interesting, entertaining characters. I enjoyed their romance ant the path it took to get to their HEA. These two are fun to spend time with. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. I love the found family aspect of the story and the role it plays. The story is easy to read and get into.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Going for two By Ally Wiegand
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3.75 ⭐

This story is about Lottie & Nolan. Lottie is a Physical Therapist to the Chicago bobcats where she works hard to prove herself in the male dominated space, even when Nolan refuse her physio treatment. When Nolan's injury starts to affect his Super bowl dream he decides to strike a deal with Lottie. He'll follow her rehab plan and in exchange he will help her check things off her bucket list. The banter. The tension. The connection.

I love how Lottie knows what it is she wants and goes for it without hesitation. Also how she helps Nolan see things in a new perspective. I love how Nolan goes after what he wants and does whatever it takes. The way he doesn't want anything to do with Lottie at first but becomes obsessed with her after slowly getting to know her. These two are complete opposite but balance each other out in the best way.

3/5 recommend this book. If you like closed door then this is for you. But it felt a tad slow in my opinion and felt like way to much inner monologue for me. Kinda got bored.

Lottie and Nolan are such a sweet book couple. They really complimented each other on an equal level. Not one of the main characters felt overshadowed by the other or that you were missing out on one of their POVs. The story was very fast paced and was super engaging so it was easy to read through. I had such a good time read this. It was also fun to see her characters from First Base make appearances. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a cute sports romance!

This is a fun, heartwarming sports romance. I thought both characters were written well and I especially liked Lottie's character. I did find myself struggling at times to stay interested at times, but I did finish it and it was good. I liked the trainer/player aspect and that they were somewhat "enemies to lovers" but I would say more dislike than enemies.

I liked the first book in the series better than this one, but will definitely read the next one when it comes out.

Thank you NetGalley and 8th Note Press for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Cute football romance. I loved seeing the mention of characters from the previous book. I loved the moments Lottie and Nolan shared in getting to know each other, but also facing deeper issues together. Hope to see more from Derek!

Football romance
Women in sports!
Quarterback x physical therapist
Grumpy x sunshine
Love seeing women rise up and make a name for themselves

This is another great book!

I became a fan when I read the first book so I was extremely excited to read this one!

The characters were all well-developed and relatable. Lottie and Noah were just perfect for each other. I really enjoyed following their journey throughout the book! I couldn't get enough of them.

This is definitely a must-read book for fans of sports romance!

Thank you 8th Note Press for an advance copy of this book!

Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐️

This charming football romance captures the journey of Nolan and Lottie, whose relationship begins with a bit of friction as Nolan struggles to let Lottie do her job. Over time, as they open up to each other, a genuine connection grows, and their feelings deepen. With Lottie’s family past and Nolan’s career concerns adding layers to their relationship, they face obstacles that make their story all the more compelling. If you’re in the mood for a heartfelt sports romance, add this one to your TBR!

I enjoyed this but was not crazy about it. While I finished it, I did find myself struggling to do so. The characters had great potential but I feel like I wanted more from their development.

Something about an athlete in their final year is gonna do it for me every time 😭😭😭😭😭

I had such a great time reading about Lottie and Nolan, they felt like real people and had fully fleshed out character arcs. I enjoyed that they had conflicts/growth throughout the book that was separate from the relationship. I love the found family here as well, the side characters are so likable abd really enhance the entire atmosphere. Why does the San Diego curse exist even in novels though I'm dying 😭 I really can't wait to see who else gets a book in this universe!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, & the publishers who sent me this ARC to read & review! <3

Nolan and Lottie! I love them together!

They both need some TLC but they are both strong characters in the same. They work together to make him a stronger player, to keep him safe. Lottie is also able to help him become a better leader and help him see that there is more to his career than be the star quarterback. He can share his quarterback skills and knowledge. She helps him be a better and happier person. All the while he loves her through her daddy issues. Lottie was dealt a rough hand on the parent end, but she is mature enough now to grow from it.

The two develop feelings for each other, and one doesn't care that anyone knows (Nolan) and the other wants to protect her career. As a female in a male dominated industry, Lottie is careful to do her job beyond well and to not fall into the trap that male owners in the league are sure to put other women into. Nolan becomes all to aware of this and works harder to protect her and gives her time and space. Their agreement is to date officially after Nolan's last season, and when he contemplates playing another season the feelings established by her father come up, and she feels as though Nolan may choose football over her, just as her father did, her entire life.

Thank you so much for the chance to read this book! Can't wait to see whats next for Ally!

Going for Two is the first book by this author that I have read and I really enjoyed it. We follow Lottie, who just got a new job in the NFL as a therapist, and Nolan, the star quarterback who is fighting back from an injury and near the end of his career. I enjoyed getting to know these characters and the secondary characters as well. While this is the first book I have read in this series and by this author, it won't be my last and I really look forward to reading about Derek, so I hope he is getting a book too. Very well written. Thank you NetGalley and Ally Weigand for an advanced copy!

I did enjoy this book to a certain extent. It was cliché in some aspects but hey, who does t love a good kushy romance? It was a good read!

Going for Two

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“ Legendary quarterback Nolan Hill has one last shot at a Super Bowl, but it means rehabbing the old injury that’s threatening to end his career. When he meets his new physical therapist, Lottie Thompson, his guard goes up. This beautiful and infuriating woman says he needs a new game plan—and stubborn Nolan isn’t willing to concede.”

I really enjoyed the story line in this second book of the series. I liked the tie in to the first book very cute connections. I loved the characters in this book more than the first they were so much fun. The romance was written well and overall I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it.

my rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

I love a cute sports romance, and definitely don't think there are enough around football! I also really enjoyed this author's writing style—I liked the dual POV and the ability to hear their inner dialogue when having conversations with each other.

Lottie is a hardworking, female physical therapist in the NFL (not an easy thing to accomplish) who knows what she wants and how to get it (usually). Nolan is a hardworking, MVP, 2x Super Bowl quarterback on the brink of retirement after a knee injury. I loved that throughout the story they both worked through their issues (Lottie's childhood and her resentment towards her father and Nolan just not understanding who he truly is outside of being a QB). Lottie and Nolan starting with friendship and then watching them grow individually and then together had me rooting for them the whole time!

read if you like:
🏈 closed door romances
🫶 friends to lovers
🤭 amazing side characters (looking at your Derek and Olivia!)

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you so much to 8th Note Press and Netgalley!