"Please what? Don't care about you? Don't want you? I can't do any of those things and I'm tired of pretending otherwise or making up excuses to be near you."

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This book follows Teagan, an ex-star tennis player whose career, and relationship, ended because of an injury and the aftermath. She put away her racket, and then started her life over. But when a career opportunity comes along and leads to her playing in a country club's tennis tournament, she has to face her past. And her ex. Dominic has given up everything. HIs relationship with Teagan being the main thing. However, when they run into each other again, sparks fly and they have to work out their differences on and off the court.

I enjoyed this book. It wasn't anything spectacular, but I thought it was pretty good. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read the other books in the series since they are very interconnected. I also think the relationship could have been flushed out more, it just felt rushed and like they were relying on their history, but we didn't get to read any of that history.

Teagan Williams knows how to take a loss—especially a big one. After the spectacular collapse of her tennis career and her romantic relationship (note to self: betrayal does not go with tennis whites), she put down her racket, picked herself up and started her life over.

But now Teagan’s been asked to compete in her country club’s tournament. And she’s considering it. Because what’s the worst that could happen? Her ex. The spotlight-stealing almost love of her life. That’s what could happen.

I love sports romances, and tennis romances are hard to find. I was thrilled to get a copy of this! I love the witty banter between Teagan and Dominic, Dominic's devotion to his family, and Teagan's thoughts were so entertaining! Break Point knocked it out of the park for me! 4.5⭐

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

Break Point is the last of the six Gems series. Each book can be read as a stand alone. Reading Teagan and Dominic's story was extremely enjoyable. I loved how being professional tennis players and what happens when you can't play anymore is a big part of the story. Teagan and Dominic have to face the issue very differently because of what has happened to them since they were last together twelve years ago. Seeing them overcome obstacles and deal with family, friends and acquaintances made for a fun read. I highly recommend this book.

I devoured this book in two days, it was just that dang good. I loved that the sport theme around this wasn’t one you typically read about. This book was emotional, funny, and spicy. The sisterhood that Teagan has with the GEMS was so beautiful and uplifting. The author did a great job touching on relatable topics and dynamics that most of us have faced. This was a beautifully written story and I can’t wait to go back and read the other books in the series .

I love a book that has the main characters competing Teagan & Dominic were so funny to me. Fighting their feelings through witty comebacks & tennis matches really grabbed my attention. Teagan is so headstrong & tough that she wouldn't let that man show her that he was ready for her. And Dominic was too focused on making everyone else happy that he couldn't make time for himself. Both of their parents were absolutely insufferable. I loved The Gems so much. They held my girl down truly. I can't read each of their books. The way they had to navigate through press and past pains tied the whole plot together.

I really liked this second chance romance. Teagan and Dominic were each other's first love and some unfortunate circumstances led to their falling out when they were young. They were both young athletes who were destined for greatness when an injury sidelined Teagan.

Years later, Teagan is a thriving real estate agent in Phoenix, AZ, and Dominic is the star athlete they both knew he could be. They're thrust together for a charity event in which they're paired up to play a few tennis matches, and just like that their reconnection blooms. But, not really.

Teagan is super hesitant with her heart and does her best to put all the brakes on any kind of relationship between she and Dominic, but I loved his tenacity and how he battled his way back into her life.

They're both grown, have thrived separately in their lives and ventures, and have only been missing love. I really enjoyed how this author wrote their second chance and can't wait to read more about the other books already connected to this one.

3.5 ☆
The Breaking Point is book 6 in the Six Gems series. Man, Teagan and Dominic were making me mad with the entire miscommunication | second chance romance trope, and let me tell you why! Teagan played the victim the entire story, blaming Dominic for messing up her tennis career, and Dominic was hiding the reason he didn't talk to Teagan after her accident, but acted like he couldn't understand her point of view.
The second chance romance was mostly Teagan thinking, "I dislike Dominic, but I'm still going to pursue him." Yeah, they were giving me a headache.
But overall, it was a decent, quick, and easy read.
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Thank you, Netgellay, and Harlequin for the Ebook in exchange for my honest review.

Loved it!!! Like always Yahrah St. John did not disappoint! This steamy romance between these past loves is a page turner! I truly enjoyed the character development in this book. I couldn't help but like Teagan but of course I adored Dominic. A must read for sure!

Awesome cover. This is the 6th and final book in the “Six Gems Series.” We finally get the background on Teagan and her reason for the leaving the tennis world and Dominic behind. Teagan owns and operates a real estate agency but she is in need of clients who are ready to sell and buy homes with her agency. Teagan joins the country club and she is talked into doing an exhibition tennis match. Dominic who is the a well renowned tennis star comes face to face with Teagan his first and only love when he is called in to be the face of the exhibition tennis match. Teagan and Dominic were once boyfriend and girlfriend on the tennis circuit until Teagan suffered a life altering injury that put an end to her tennis career. Even though Teagan and Dominic went on with their lives the two never forgot about the other. There is still awesome chemistry, attraction and love between them. As the two maneuver their way back together they are confronted with obstacles in their way. As usual the Gems are their to uplift, listen and help Teagan as she continues to keep her real estate agency afloat and she and Dominic find their way back to each other.

Great read I would love for Yahrah St. John to do a reunion book on the Six Gems.

I received an ARC via NetGalley, Harlequin Romance and Afterglow Books By Harlequin and I am leaving my review voluntarily.

This is my first book by this author and it didn’t disappoint. Teagan and Dominic’s romance was full of passion. Definitely going back to read, the other books in the series

The Six Gems continues! I’ve enjoyed every book in this series, and Breaking Point doesn’t disappoint. Vacation bar turns into real life Bae in this one, and it’s juicy and swoony the entire time. Can’t wait for the final book!

Another awesome book in the Six Gems series by Yahrah St. John. I was worried it wasnt going to continue with the dissolution of the other Harlequin line but I am so glad Afterglow picked it up. I loved this tennis romance

This was such a good story. Teagan and Dominic’s love was filled with a past, a little trauma and drama, along with lots of twists and turns. Overall it was relatable, honest and fun. I loved seeing the passion of these two on the tennis court. The love scenes were hot! The redemptive parts were beautiful! Definitely felt like I need to read the other books in the series to understand the friendship between the Gems and understand the love stories mentioned. 5 stars! Great work author!

I was attracted to the cover and happy to find a book that wasn't about hockey for a change! I didn't realize this title was part of a series. I had not read this author before. The characters and the story entertained me. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.