I typically don’t gravitate towards sports based romance, but I love the Chicago Heartbreakers series!

This is book 2 in the series. While it can be read as a stand alone, it does reference characters from the first book. This isn’t essential to understanding the story, but it makes it more fun to know the characters.

I enjoy the author’s writing style. The female main character is witty and likable. I feel like the FMC and MMC had a lot of growth throughout the story which is always satisfying.

Thanks to NetGalley and 8th Note Press for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love a good football romance! Lottie and Nolan were just the perfect match! They were absolutely adorable and had good chemistry. Thank you ally and NetGalley

Going for Two was a cute romance between the physical trainer of an NFL team and the aging quarterback hoping to win one more Superbowl. I was really excited about the premise and enjoyed the buildup of chemistry between the main characters, but the middle dragged a little for me. The emotional payoff at the end was very sweet and made me tear up a little, especially as a former athlete reading about someone experiencing so many of their "lasts."

I adored Ally's first book, First Base, but I seriously think I loved this one even more! We have a legendary quarterback who is still navigating an injury from the previous season and a highly-decorated PT whose job is to make sure he's game ready. Both are stubborn and passionate about their careers,

I love how we're seeing multiple different sports in the same series and how the books are tied together, but not in an overly obvious way. We get to see characters from the first book and get glimpses into their lives, but we also get to meet a whole new cast of people to fall in love with. With a trope list that includes: workplace romance, enemies to lovers, broody mmc, and in a professional sports setting, it's difficult not to devour the story.

Things I loved:
- Lottie is a career-driven badass who is SO good at her job in a male dominated field (love love love to see it)
- Lottie and Olivia's relationship is precious
- Nolan helping with Lottie's bucket list was too freaking cute
- Nolan's parents and how they seem to heal a little bit of Lottie's trauma with her own family
- Watching Nolan's icy persona thaw the more time he spends with Lottie
- the found family.. this group is so easy to love

Thank you NetGalley and Ally Wiegand for the advance copy! I'm beyond eager to see who the next book is about!

3.5/5⭐️
This was a cute football romance and I really liked this author and her writing style! Lottie is such a hardworking and incredibly smart woman who knows what she wants (sort of). I really enjoyed seeing her work through her issues that she got from a rough childhood and finally finding happiness again.
Nolan is a hardworking headed stubborn man but once he saw Lottie its like the whole hard shell exterior just melted away. He’s definitely a workaholic who needs a hobby outside of work. But watching him and Lottie grow their relationship was adorable.

I think Olivia was definitely my favorite in this book!
Closed door romance with a small amount of angst!

An easy, quick sports romance 😍 the whole theme of this book was so beautiful. Just because you reached your goals and dreams doesn’t mean that’s all life has to offer you. Sometimes it takes the right person to show you or an opportunity you didn’t know you wanted until it presented itself. Lottie and Nolan are so perfect for each other, no debate there. Loveddddddddd reading this book sooo much! I’m excited to see where the next Chicago Heartbreakers book takes us 😉

Favorite quotes:
“I had been a ship lost at sea until I realized that Lottie was my shining light in the distance, bringing me home.”

“Souls never meet by accident, and it seemed that we were always meant to show the other was it meant to truly live.”

Tropes:
FOUND FAMILY 🥹
He falls HARD
Grumpy x Sunshine


I can already see so much growth in Ally’s writing from the first book to this one! Love love love to see it!

Thank you NetGalley, 8th Note Press, and Ally Wiegand for the opportunity to read book 2 in the Chicago Heartbreakers series.

This was a 4.25 stars for me. I think the dynamic of Nolan and Lottie was great since it showed who they were as individuals but also them coming together as a couple. But also that being who you are and not just doing what’s best for the other person you’re with is important. I think too often we forget that our self should be a priority and we end up making decisions that better align for a partner instead. So seeing them choose themselves but realize that those decisions actually make them a stronger couple was inspiring.

Going for Two by Ally Wiegand
Genre - romance, sport romance, dual pov
Page count- 352
Chapter count- 36
Spice 🌶🌶.5/5
Rating ★★★★\5
Thoughts
This book is great, it fun showing the relationship between Lottie who is a physical therapist for the NFL team our MMC, Nolan, plays for, the developing dynamic between Lottie and the whole team is a lot of fun. The developing relationship/situationship between Lottie and Nolan is a fun development, theres a little bit of a one sided enemies to love, a little bit of a secret relationship coworkers to lovers going on, there are some spicy scenes but theyre not taking up the majority of the book nor are they a heavily provided description. I lives this book though it can be a tad slow at some points it was a great read, i am thankful for the oppertunity from netgalley, and i cant wait to check out any other book Ally puts out in the future

I chose this book because I enjoy a sports romance and I loved the idea that the main female character, Lottie, was the physical therapist for the football team. Finally, a main lead who is smart, confident, and determined to be the best of the best in her field. She took no nonsense from any of the players and focused on getting them healthier!

Overall, I liked this story. I thought it was cute and had so much potential. But I felt like it lacked something that made it stand out. There were times that the story dragged without much happening. I thought it could have been wrapped up earlier- I thought it was over and I was only at 70%. I also felt like the story lacked the romance once the main characters got together. That scene where Nolan showed Lottie what it means to lean into someone had so much tension and I loved it, but I did not feel much of that afterwards. I also disliked how indecisive Lottie was with the relationship- she was in, then she just wanted to be friends, and then back together- it was too much. Lottie needed to work on herself before she started having a relationship with Nolan. She was so confident in her work but lacked it in her relationships. I thought this was a cute and fun romance, I just wished for more!

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely adored the writing style in this book! The chemistry between the characters was to die for! You can really see the tension and chemistry build up which is super nice! The plot feels well structured and well paced aswell, so it felt fluent and easy to read. One minor thing was that certain parts felt a bit cheesy and cliché but its not really an issue.

I really felt like this was mostly just a feel good nearly closed door romcom. There was no major drama, spice or miscommunication etc. Also these characters felt a bit more mature than some of my other romance reads so I enjoyed that!

An absolute must read!! Best sports romance l've read in a long time! For me, a sports romance needs to have sports actually in it, not just have the main character play. Going for Two has so much actual football in it!! I really got to know the characters and what they were passionate about. You could truly relate and understand them so well. The relationship development was out of this world. I loved the relationship that all the main characters had with each other. Everything about this book just makes me so happy. There is literally nothing bad to say. I will 100% re-read, and can't wait for more in this series and from this author!

Ally Wiegand books, you are everything to me <3 I have probably an equal love for both books in this series. Wiegands books are so raw and real that they cut deep. They make you really think about the deepest parts of your life, and if anything in her books ring true for you, it's going to be a very emotional read. I think books like these that are dramatical but romantic, a more.. slice of life romance, you could say, are some of the best types of romance books. Some people say they read romance to get away from real life, and to that I raise my cup, but I also love to read romance that makes me think that even in this messed up world we live in, there's still a chance for a little bit of magic in the form of romance. I just know Liv and Derek's book is going to be next and I can't wait for the rollercoaster that's likely going to be. Another great book from Wiegand.

Going for Two was a slow sizzle romance between two opposites. Charlotte and Nolan's relationship development was a bit rocky in the beginning, but it picked up as if an enemies to lovers type of story. I loved how our leading woman helped her leading man find his love for his sport again after an injury that almost took him off the field early. We love a strong leading lady who is paving the way like Maggie from First Base where women are taking on roles you see more men occupy. Going for Two was a wonderful read and I am looking forward to what comes next!

I was a fan of Ally's debut, First Base but let me tell you, i am a SUPER FAN of Going For Two. Lottie and Nolan are quite simply the perfect pairing of sass and care and i was thoroughly entertained by their banter for the entire book. I also really enjoyed how Ally made the guys from the MLB team in the last book friends with the guys on the NFL team in this one. It just made my heart happy to see a fun, (mostly) healthy dynamic in a group of guys carry over into both books.
Ally does a great job of showing conflict and triggers in a way that feels very real, without falling into the trap of the miscommunication trope. Things don't always work out for her characters and they don't always handle situations well, but you never feel like the conflict is pointless. You see real growth in both Lottie and Nolan throughout this book and it genuinely was a delight to see them grow into better people together.
I also love how her books have women absolutely killing it in male-dominated fields. I really think she did a fantastic job of showing how difficult it is to be at the top in these fields as a woman without glossing over why or being a Debbie downer about it. Lottie is a force to be reckoned with in this book and it's a joy to see.
All in all, i was grinning for the entirety of this book and it has started my fall off on a wonderful note. If you are looking for a delightful sports romance to keep you company as football season is getting underway, take this as your sign to put Going For Two at the top of your TBR.

4/5 ⭐️s
🌶️ - multiple scenes, but with minimal descriptions

LOVES:
- The sister, Olivia is the best 😎 she had me from moment one. I really like Nolan’s friends too. And I think I see the hint at who’s book is next, which is great, I love the anticipation 😉
- The way Lottie refuses to back down under his attempts at intimidation or in an awkward setting
- Oh Nolan… 🙂‍↔️ so much to figure out. But it’s nice to see him eventually regain his confidence, start inspiring his teammates, and have fun playing again.
- I appreciate the maturity these main characters show, they aren’t being petty or hurling insults. They have their conflicts and disagreements, but they handle it well.

CRITIQUES:
- The writing felt a little awkwardly cheesy periodically throughout 🧀

Thanks to @netgalley and @8thnotepress for the eARC 💝

Going for Two by Ally Wiegand has physical therapist Lottie starting her dream job with her favorite professional football team, just as Nolan is starting his last season as a legendary quarterback trying to overcome an injury from a few seasons ago to end his career with a final Super Bowl win.

Nolan has no inclination do what Lottie suggests as the team PT, before he even meets her, and Lottie needs to get a life. No really, she needs to start living for something besides her job. She is given a bucket list of things she wants to do, but hasn't made time for by her sister Olivia and Nolan is given unwanted advice to just enjoy this last season by his teammates/best friends. After Lottie makes a suggestion that actually helps him, Nolan is receptive to her help at finally healing his injured knee as much as possible - and acknowledges that she knows as much about football as he does and probably more.

The two of them are reluctant to form a relationship, but they do and I have to admit to like spice in my books and this doesn't have any, but it's still enjoyable. Ms. Wiegand makes her characters likable, fallible, and easy to like - even when they aren't being their best selves. I really enjoyed this book and plan on getting the first in this series so that I know the full backstory and I look forward to Olivia and Derek's book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in consideration of an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Another sweet sports romance from Ally!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this early copy.

Lottie and Nolan are both career driven individuals with different demons to battle. Lottie never focused on her personal life and now is the PT for an NFL football team. She’s achieved greatness in her career, but has a list of things to check off on her personal life. She wants a traditional thanksgiving, a new years kiss, a date that she has a connection with and so much more. She’s tasked with getting NFL player, Nolan, to take better care of his injury. Nolan doesn’t want to like Lottie, but she helps him with much more than his game. He’s patient with her and helps her achieve the goals on her list. However, he has to decide if he’s ready to leave the game and give his all to a family or continue playing until he can’t. Lottie doesn’t want to be second fiddle to a career, so these two have a lot to figure out.

There’s no miscommunication, OW drama, or spice. If you want a little angst with your closed door romance, then pick this one up!

Love my sports romance! And I feel like Lottie realizing her self worth is something that every person can relate to. I do wish there was a conversation about what happened between Lottie and Nolan and why she changed her mind, but I will pretend that it happened.

Nolan is the most amazing golden retriever book boyfriend and he deserves happiness. I can't believe how much I was rooting for him, professionally and personally. I think he showed up for Lottie in so many ways and truly showed how much he cares.

I need to know what happens with Olivia and Derek! And yes, I did put Ally's first book on hold at the library already.

As a physical therapist and football fan I was so excited for this book, but at the end of the day it left me wanting more. The book itself had a nice start but the back and forth of the relationship between Nolan and Lottie left the story lacking any depth. In the last chapter Lottie mentions that Nolan “taught me what it meant to live life without worrying if I’d done enough” and truly I don’t think the author did enough to develop the characters in a way that made that sentiment ring true.

Dr Lottie Thompson has finally achieved her dream job as the newest physical therapist for the Chicago Bobcats NFL team. Champion quarterback Nolan Hill is struggling after an injury two years ago. This is his last season to achieve a third superbowl ring, but his fears have made him a grumpy shadow of his normally effusive self. Sparks fly in more ways than one when Nolan discovers Lottie is determined to help him.

I adored Ally Wiegand’s debut ‘First Base’ and thought it was one of the stronger sports romances out there. I can safely say that ‘Going for Two’ cements my assertions as Wiegand writes an emotional truth about Lottie and Nolan that made me understand why they are the way they are and how they learn to heal. Lottie and Nolan were so adorable and I loved learning all their hidden layers and hurdles which stop them from going after their happiness. I appreciated watching their growth individually and as a couple with a future.

There's an insta attraction, developed slowly as they both grapple with their personal issues. I really appreciated that the focus here was on their developing relationship instead of heading to early declarations of love and spice scene without seeing the genuine connection. Instead, we see many smaller moments where Lottie and Nolan step up for each other. I also appreciated the sage advice dished out to both by their friends.

I can’t wait for the third book, which I’m assuming will feature Olivia and Derek.

Thanks to 8th Note Press and NetGalley for the ARC.