I loved this book! In Unsteady I already loved Ro's character ands wanted to see more of her. And Unloved made me love her even more. I loved how she finally stood up for herself to Tyler (who I hate), and seeing her blossom as a person. And the way that Freddy got her to open up and vice versa. Freddy being able to be open and honest with Ro was beautiful. Telling her things he hasn't told anyone. Opening up to his mental struggles. I loved everything about them individually. But them together was the best thing to happen. Everything about Freddy and Ro is a work of art.

This book was so cute. I was in a hockey romance slump and this book pulled me out of it. The story didn't feel rushed. I loved Freddy and Ro and how wholesome their friendship turned lovers story was.

ABSOLUTELY LOVED! Such a great second book. I was so excited to see that the author was writing a second book, and she did not disappoint!

Peyton Corinne’s Unloved is a captivating sports romance that delves into the world of hidden insecurities, learning disabilities, and the power of self-worth. Set against the backdrop of college pressures and the looming demands of professional sports, this story of unlikely connection between star hockey player Matt "Freddy" Fredderic and his tutor, Ro Shariff, is both tender and authentic.

Freddy is a refreshing and complex protagonist—on the ice, he’s a skilled and celebrated player, yet off the rink, he’s struggling academically due to his dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. His vulnerabilities are written with sensitivity and depth, making him feel real and endearing. Freddy’s journey with self-acceptance and his attempts to avoid his "bad boy" reputation are not only believable but also deeply affecting. He is someone who, despite his struggles, wants to prove his worth beyond his athletic abilities, and Corinne captures this internal conflict beautifully.

Ro, on the other hand, is a romantic at heart, but disillusioned by her past relationships. Her on-again, off-again relationship isn’t fulfilling her emotional needs, yet she’s not sure where else to turn. Ro’s connection with Freddy unfolds naturally, building from tutoring sessions to late-night calls and heartfelt confessions. Their chemistry is undeniable, but it’s the emotional intimacy that truly drives the story. Their bond shows the importance of feeling understood and supported, and it’s clear that they complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses in a way that’s heartwarming.

The novel’s structure, with past interactions weaving into their present relationship, adds an extra layer of nostalgia and longing. Freddy’s memory of their freshman kiss—paired with Ro’s poignant recollection of a forgotten confession—lends a bittersweet element to their relationship. It’s the perfect touch for two characters who are learning to believe in their own worth and recognize the impact they have on each other.

Unloved tackles heavy themes like learning disabilities, self-doubt, and the complexities of modern love, all while maintaining a sweet, slow-burn romance. The story speaks to anyone who has ever felt overlooked or underestimated and reminds readers that genuine affection and acceptance can help heal even the deepest insecurities. Corinne’s deft storytelling and heartfelt characters make this book hard to put down. Unloved is perfect for readers who love a romance that’s both steamy and deeply emotional, with characters who are as flawed as they are lovable.

I love hockey, and I love romance, and I love hockey romance. And I loved Unsteady by Peyton Corrnne so I was so excited to read Unloved, the sequel/spin-off to Unsteady. I was not disappointed! Unsteady and Unloved are happening simultaneously to each other.

In Unloved we follow, Freddy who has dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD and has seen a bunch of tutors because of it. None of the tutors last for very long. This time his tutor is Ro. Freddy is also a hockey player at their college and determined to graduate before crossing over to the NHL.

Ro is in a toxic, on/off relationship with a guy who was one of Freddy's previous tutors. As Ro and Freddy start spending more time together, the two develop a close bond. It's not so simple for them to get together though.

I loved this book. I can't wait to read the next one that Peyton Corinne writes.

Wow! I enjoyed Unsteady, but Unloved blew me away! I loved Ro and Freddy’s story so much. I enjoyed seeing their past and struggles and coming together to truly know what love is. This book talks about important topics of self worth and dealing with grief, and I loved every moment of it. It was great seeing Sadie and Rhys from a different perspective and got to see their friendships as well. I hope the series continues and I get to see Bennet’s story as well as Kane’s!

“I think you’d be really easy to love”
“I think loving you would be the greatest thing in my life.”

I love Ro and Freddy. Their relationship develops from tutor and student, to friends to more. This is a slow burn that is so worth the fall. Their deep friendship is rooted in their fierce protection of each other. I found my self crying more than once. My heart broke for the their traumas and I loved Freddy’s vulnerability wit Ro. It is refreshing to see a MMC show his emotions. And the representation of learning differences is handled so well.

This book runs n a parallel time line to Unsteady and while they are technically stand-alone,, I think it is a richer story if you read them in order.

“I’VE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP” -Me, during about half of this dang book.
Freddy is everything to me. He just wants to be LOVED and I CANNOT STAND THE FOOLS WHO MADE HIM FEEL UNLOVABLE. This right here is the type of playboy character arc I’m obsessed with. I just wanna wrap up the damaged party boy and make it all better.
This story was swoony and the slow burn was so delicious. Ro’s journey from being a doormat to coming into herself and her confidence was raw and real. My only complaint is that there was something that felt incomplete about Freddy’s friendship arc with Rhys and Bennett. Freddy starts off the story lonely and sad that he’s basically a third wheel for the guys, and the three of them never have a conversation about how to be better friends to each other. That’s the only thing that was missing for me.
Ok so Ro and Freddy are stars - stars I say!! - and yet, the highlights here for me (as they were in Unsteady also) are the Toren Kane CRUMBS. Siri, play “Vigilante Shit” because I’m getting Batman vibes from this particular bad boy. Like can he really be all that bad if *he’s* the one who ordered Freddy to fix what he messed up with Ro?? I mean, the man has Van Gogh tattoos, for god’s sake. And PLEASE don’t get me started on how I was absolutely YODELING when he showed up to the Halloween party in a Ghostface mask. I’m sitting here begging god (and Peyton Corinne) for more Toren Kane. And I swear, if the next book is Bennett and Paloma before I get the full Toren Kane scoop, I’m going to launch myself into the sun. And that’s the gospel truth.

I love everything this author writes!! This book was no different. Perfect pacing and the storyline was soooo good! Thanks for the ARC!

4.5 stars

Ro and Freddy are both the absolute sweetest and deserve nothing but good things. This book was such a good mix of sweet, fun moments and some more serious ones. Ro and Freddy had such a great acquaintances to friends to lovers story and every time they were together I was giggling and kicking my feet. I absolutely loved how sweet Freddy was with Ro and how he was always looking out for her and going out of his way to help her and make her happy. Even with everything else he had going on in his life he always put her first. Ro saw right through his cool, playboy persona and always showed him that she cared and that he deserved love.
Both of these characters had a lot of things from their past that they needed to work through and it was really sweet to see them work through those things together and to constantly show up for each other. They had such a strong relationship and even before they were dating the love between them was so easy to see.
This book also takes place at the same time as Unsteady, so if you loved that book and want more of Sadie and Rhys you'll definitely love this one.
This was such a good friends to lovers, sunshine x sunshine, college romance and I highly recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the ARC!!

Hot off the heels of Unsteady, Unloved is a hauntingly beautiful tale that truly touches on the pulse of what it means to find the strength to break cycles and forgive yourself for things that were never within your control.

This book is so much more than a love story before a boy and a girl desperate for validation in a world that has been less than kind to them. Love bleeds through the pages, saturating every word while Corinne takes you through the gentle journey of healing from trauma and grief. It's rare for me to feel so deeply connected to characters and, yet, I found myself within Ro Shariff with every turn of the page. Corinne masterfully created these characters to the point where they didn't feel like works of fiction-- but living, breathing people that the reader was allowed to pull back the veil and be a voyeur into their lives.

Freddy and Ro's story was so incredibly special to read. I'm constantly in awe of Corinne's ability to handle such mature topics of grief, abuse, and trauma with such beautiful gentleness.

(On a personal note, I'm obsessed with the fact that one gorgeous hockey superstar wears a Victory Green sweater)

I cannot wait for Peyton Corinne's brilliance to unfold in the rest of the Undone series with the rest of her Waterfell Wolves!!!

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Unloved by Peyton Corrine is the second book in the Undone series that follows Ro, who is in an emotionally abusive relationship, as she begins tutoring Freddy, the hockey superstar with a reputation in the bedroom that she’s had a secret crush on for four years.

I really enjoyed this one! I love the tutor x athlete trope (thank u Nathan and Haley from OTH) and I thought both Ro and Freddy were both so sweet. I love that they worked through their traumas together and communicated so well with one another. You got to actually watch these two characters who felt so lonely find solace and safety in one another, which translated well off the page.

The side characters in this series are really great too!! And I am really excited for the next book eventually 👀

Thank you Netgalley and Atria for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!!

4.5★

Coming into this book, I had high expectations because I completely fell in love with the world of characters created in Unsteady. Needless to say, Peyton Corrine did not disappoint with Unloved.

This book made me FEEL. By the time I was done, my cheeks were tearstained, my nose was running, and I felt zapped (in a good way!) Freddy and Ro are both such genuine, protective people and watching them grow as individuals and closer together throughout the story was nothing less than magic. There is so much comfort and vulnerability between these two, and their feelings are so tender and so real. My heart was in a vise for most of this book.

I feel like this review is very lackluster but I’ve sat with my feelings about it for 24 hours after finishing it, and I still can’t think of the proper verbiage to describe how much I loved this book and the exact words of how it made me feel. It’s so much more than just a college sports romance. It’s a journey of healing, a journey of self-acceptance, a journey of grief, a journey of self-exploration, a journey of gentle love. The list goes on and on. I think this book stuck with me so much because of Ro. So many of her attributes and experiences I see in myself, and that just makes her finding that love she always wanted (and deserves) so cathartic.

Also, Peyton Corrine is the queen of epilogues. Happy tears, happy tears every time I read one. My already huge heart grew 3 sizes during the epilogue. I can’t wait to read more in the future!

Thank you NetGalley & Atria Books for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was so excited to get my hands on Unloved by Peyton Corinne after being completely swept away by Unsteady! Peyton does not disappoint with this sequel, and I fell head over heels for Freddy and Ro’s story just as much as I’d hoped.

If you love a reformed playboy trope, you’re in for a treat. Freddy has a huge heart and a history he’s still healing from, while Ro is strong, warm, and so genuine. Watching these two navigate their insecurities and learn to trust was such an emotional ride. Peyton’s writing brings all the feels – the raw moments, the heartfelt confessions, and the laughter in between. These two just fit together, in that “meant-to-be” way that makes you root for them from start to finish.

The emotional depth was beautiful and kept me fully invested in their journey. I loved how Peyton weaves vulnerability and self-love into the romance, creating such a well-rounded and satisfying story. Freddy and Ro’s relationship is the perfect blend of passion and tenderness, and I couldn’t get enough of their connection.

If you haven’t read Unsteady, start there to get the full experience! With Unloved coming out in February, you’ll have plenty of time to catch up and fall in love with Freddy and Ro just as I did. It’s a sweet, heartfelt story of two people finding love, confidence, and the courage to embrace their worth. 🥰

Thank you, NetGalley and Peyton Corinne, for the ARC! This was such a joy to read, and I can’t wait for others to experience the magic of Freddy and Ro’s story.

3.5 ⭐️ 4 🌶️ 5 🫢

new adult tutor/hockey romance? sign me up!

i had a hard time with the first half of the book, but enjoyed the second half a lot more! almost did 3 stars but that epilogue bumped it up, it was so sweet ❤️‍🩹 both Ro and Freddy were so human, i enjoyed that aspect! i absolutely loved how protective Freddy was and i also enjoyed Ro being so scholarly. their friendship was so adorable. some people come into your life at just the right time, and this book is such beautiful proof of that.

i just wish their problems got more of a satisfying ending. the “bad” characters were so bad that it was too much. they needed to go to jail or have a redemption, but instead they just fizzled out. 🤷🏼‍♀️

something that made me enjoy it less was the spice. i prefer no/low spice books and this was almost a DNF for me. thankfully it was easy to skip the open door scenes but there were some references/jokes that were borderline too obscene for me. (i did not bump rating down- NA books can have spice and shouldn’t be punished rating wise for it) however my problem was that when they would have a good vulnerable talk, it was a relief, but then they would go and kiss and it would ruin it? idk. not my fave. i also wish we got more scenes of Ro tutoring Freddy! there was so much drama, i needed more happy moments. 🫶🏼

overall, if you like college romance books, you’ll enjoy this one. just be prepared for some more mature themes/topics and spice!

-thank you NetGalley & Atria Books for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

Freddy is a powerhouse on the ice, but when it comes to academics he greatest struggles with his ADHD and dyslexia. Once Ro gets assigned to be Freddy’s tutor, the two of them slowly become friends and then each other’s safe space, and then more.
I love this series so much. I love Freddy and Ro and I love the side characters and I just love everyone (except Tyler). I am literally so thankful to have gotten an early copy of this book, and I can guarantee that I’ll be rereading this book once my preorder comes in. Although I am a bit disappointed that I’ll have to wait longer for book three, but it’s fine.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Atria Books for an eARC of this book!

Gosh I had Unsteady on my tbr since its first release (indie) and getting an arc of unloved was just the push I needed to discover this wonderful writer 🥹

I already loved Ro during Unsteady and I was so happy to have the chance to read her book 🥰

Ro is the shy and cute romance reader and Matt is as sweet as she is 🥰
They feel so right together from the beginning.

I just can’t wait to get a physical copy of this baby 🥹

I loved this book! The slow build up between the MC's was so well done! It was an emotional read at times with a great HEA!

I finished this book in one sitting. Freddy and Ro are perfectly imperfect, but I loved their relationship. Freddy is sweet and kind I loved him so much! I also loved that there wasn’t a third act break up. it was amazing to see them get their happy ending!!

Absolutely loved Unsteady and Peyton Corinne gets me again in this beautiful college hockey romance!

Both Ro Shariff and Matt Fredderic are people pleasers and are so sweet and charming! This is a friends to lovers slow-burn romance..Matty has ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia and has experienced extraordinary loss. Ro is getting out of a toxic relationship and misses her parents who have also had a difficult time.

I love Ro and Matt’s journey from tutor-student to friends and ultimately lovers. It’s so beautiful how these two show up for each other. They are loyal and kind and help each other overcome so much. The timeline overlaps with Unsteady so we now get to see everything from Ro and Matt’s POVs as well. And the grand gestures they make for each other….amazing!

I can’t wait for the rest of the series!

Thanks to Netgalley, Atria Books and Peyton Corinne for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.