If you like sport romance with actual football knowledge and realistic sports scenes included, run and get this book. I loved it! Let me get into my review.

Dani is a Jr. Analyst for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She is rare in her field, a woman with advanced football knowledge. She is nervous during her first season and first draft with the Buccaneers and advocates hard to draft a quarterback that her stats tell her has great potential. She is overruled in the room but she is given permission to go make him an offer as their 3rd string QB. Austin, is not expecting to be drafted let alone exception someone to show up to his hometown to sign him and he takes Dani and the Bucs up on their offer. He sees very little practice time but when the newly drafted Second String QB gets suspended and the Starting QB has a season ending injury, Austin gets is shot.

There is so much more to this book than football, (although I do love a good sports romance that actually incorporates sports scenes in a real and realistic way and this book does that well). Dani is a woman in a male dominated position, she is also dealing with some self esteem issues from a past bad relationship with a football player and some unresolved issues around her mother’s death and her father’s remarriage and new family. Austin also has some self esteem issues around his talent as a football player and whether or not he deserves to be in the NFL at all. What I loved about this book is that Dani’s unwavering faith in Austin’s abilities pulls them both out of their comfort zones. This is a slow burn read but in the very best of ways. I loved the growth of both Dani and Austin throughout this book. This the first book I have read by this author but it definitely won’t be my last. Loved everything about this book it including the realistic mentions of black hair and issues from not just a female but also a black female perspective a realistic way that enhancing the story. Great read!!

NFL may not be my favourite sport, but sports romances are my favourite type of contemporary romance. Off The Bench was a sports romance with tons of wonderful qualities: a smart, non-irritating FMC, lots of pining, lots of sports talk, and found family dynamics. The chemistry between Dani and Austin flowed off the page. And for those like me who don’t know much about the NFL, the little descriptor note at the beginning of each chapter was a nice bonus.

I enjoy a good sports read and this one did not disappoint.
I loved how the author started each chapter with football definitions or knowledge. While an avid football fan, it was cool to see her imparting this knowledge to give better background in the chapter to come.

I really enjoyed Dani's character and her dominating in a sports analyst role. Her relationship with Austin was addicting.

Overall a great read for any football fan or someone wanting to learn more about football!

Thank you, Netgellay, and White Horse Publishing for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have never read anything by this author, but I will be looking out for other books they write in the future. I really enjoyed the story as well as the pacing of the story.

This was a lot of fun. As we are nearing the end of the actual NFL season/ football season, this was such a fun book to read in between games and filled my heart .

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4 ☆
Austin Taylor, once an undrafted free agent and a third-string quarterback, was never supposed to be the starting QB for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Except now, he is. Dani Marshall, the Buccaneers' data analyst whiz, is all in—betting her career.

I actually enjoyed this story! The romance was super cute, and sometimes you just want a clean romance, and this is definitely that!

Thank you, Netgellay, and White Horse Publishing for the ebook in exchange for my honest review.

This is such a cute book! If you are looking for a cute sports romance than this book is for you. The banter was so fun and I absolutely loved the side characters they added so much to the story.

This was the slowest slow burn I have ever read and I ATE it up!

There was a lot of football talk which I couldn’t understand but obviously it’s a book about football, so you win some and you lose some.

If you are looking for a no spice, sweet romance then this is the book for you. Dani and Austin were adorable and the way their story bloomed was perfect.

Thank you to Netgalley, Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Write Horse Publishing for this Earc 🫶

This wasn’t my favourite sports romance unfortunately, but I can definitely see why others would like it. This is definitely more of a me problem than a book problem, but I feel there needs to be a balance when it comes to the romance and the sport, and for me personally it leans way heavier to romance than it does the sport. This is very sport heavy which is great for the right reader, but a lot of it went over my head.

I did enjoy the author’s writing style so if you’re a sports lover, rather than enjoying the sport as more of a backdrop, then this is for you!

3.5// Thoroughly enjoyed! I loved the building chemistry between the leads. It was great to see more depth to the female lead to understanding why she approaches love the way she does. Some of the chapters ended a bit sudden but I can see how it also adds to the excitement and tension. Even though it was sweet and clean I find the title didn't need to emphasize that because its a great story! If anything, the disclaimer being included in the synopsis does the job. On NetGalley, the title was just "Off the Bench" and coupled with the eye-catching book cover was more than enough to pull me in!

Off the Bench by Tiffany Noelle Chacon is an inspiring and heartwarming romance that explores themes of resilience, second chances, and the power of love. The story follows a protagonist who is struggling to overcome personal challenges and setbacks, but through determination and support, she finds strength and healing, especially in a newfound romance. Chacon’s writing is both emotional and uplifting, capturing the journey of self-discovery and the courage to take risks in love. The characters are relatable and their growth throughout the story makes for an engaging and satisfying read. Off the Bench is a perfect pick for readers looking for a story that combines emotional depth with a sweet, transformative romance.

🌟4.5🌟

"As of 2023, women hold less than 2% of data analyst positions in the NFL."

That is one of the facts TIffany Noelle Chacon included in the book. It puts it into perspective, the book also does briefly speak about the horrible treatment women are shown in male-dominant work fields.

I love a smart woman, especially one that is a woman of colour. Our main woman, Dani is so beautifully written - she is so good at what she does, she's incredibly smart and passionate about her career as a data analyst. But she's also mature and loving, I found myself falling in love with her character. She embraces her femininity despite the judgement she may receive.

Our main man, Austin had an amazing journey through his own career - he worked on becoming part of the team, it wasn't just handed to him. I loved how his relationship developed with the other team members throughout the story. I love his relationship with his family as well. His character development was compelling to witness, as he gradually overcame his insecurities and transformed into a true leader.

As for the actual book itself, I left more about American Football in the couple of hours it took to read this book, than I've learnt in my entire life. I'm from the UK, our football is different here (what Americans call soccer). I loved the way the author managed to add in all the facts and shows just how it works in the NFL, I learnt so much about this sport through this book. It was rather informative.

I loved all the side characters as well; especially Claire. I can't wait for her book, I think it's the one coming out next? So excited for it. I need to read Tiffany's book "Jump"! That'll be on my list for sometime soon.

Another part I loved was Ethan's and Dani's slow forming friendship, wasn't sure on Ethan at the start but he grew on me.

This was an incredible book, I really enjoyed reading it (I haven't stood up in like three hours, send help.) and I'm looking forward to what comes next from Tiffany.

Thank you to Netgalley, Write Horse publishing and of course our lovely author, Tiffany Noelle Chacon for this ARC. Everything written was my honest opinion.

In my lover girl era read this in one sitting. Another book I didn't know it was part of a series because of how the story is told. I love when a woman makes herself a force in a male dominant industry.

This was a cute easy read and flowed well.
I loved the whole grumpy x sunshine reversed also.

Dani and Austin are super cute, Austin is like a puppy and so eager to please and that makes it so nice.

Thank you netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
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Legit finished this in one day! Such a fun read!

Dani and Austin’s story had the perfect amount of pining and longing.
Although Dani was hesitant to start anything or admit her feelings for Austin. She wasn’t written in an annoying way ( WE THANK GOD).
Their relationship actually seemed to progress naturally.
The only negative was how the series of circumstances that allowed Austin to become the ‘leading’ quarterback from third string. I know it’s a book and not meant to be SUPER realistic. But that lowkey irked me, not enough to quit the book because I loved it.
Would deffo recommend this book to others and love how it doesn’t have smut 😂😂

I loved this, possibly cause I love football- down to the mascot logo tattoo of my favorite team so this was fun- Dani does stats for the Tampa Bay football team (a family affair hef dad is GM, her not uncle but uncle is the coach and her bestie is the owners daughter) she's hella good at her job and she sees something in a ungrateful Austin- he's got the numbers and using her own stat formula she thinks she has a winner so she gets him to sign with the team- what starts out slow moves into something more - throw in some great female friends, a little bit of a consolidated family dynamic, some fun co worker banter- oh and the fact that Austin was supposed to just be a bench warmer a back up to the back up of thr franchise quarterback who ends up leading the team all while dealing with his own feeling about his performance- this was so good--- could we see a Claire book next -- she's perfect for....read it to see if you agree with me

Five Stars for Dani and Austin! I loved this book! I didn't know I needed a slow-burn football-themed romance until I read it.

Austin Taylor is an undrafted free agent in the NFL until Dani Marshall, the Bucs’ data analyst whiz, convinces him to sign as the third-string quarterback. She knows he has the potential to be great, on... and possibly off the field. When it comes time for Austin to prove his worth, starting for the Bucs', Dani is there to encourage him. They quickly form a friendship over their love of football, but can Dani keep it at just that?

Now, if you think this book isn't for you because you're not much of a football fan, I'm also not a football fan and know almost zero about the game. However, what drew me into this story was the plot, and it did not disappoint! The descriptions of football games, ideas, and tactics were interesting and informative and helped me learn more about the game while being drawn into the story of Dani and Austin.

This story is lighthearted, fun, and uplifting. Tiffany Noelle Chacon does a fantastic job describing the environment around her characters. From what they were eating to the music playing in the background, I enjoyed the immersive descriptions that brought you into each scene. I liked that it was a very clean romance with only kissing scenes, and the kissing scenes themselves are written very tastefully. Christians and non-believers alike can enjoy this book! I'd recommend this rom-com for anyone who loves a happy ending for a couple that is destined to be together!

*Thank you to Tiffany Noelle Chacon and NetGalley for a free ebook copy of this book for a review!*

This book had too much emphasis on sports for me. I’m sure others will enjoy it more than I did.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

First of all, many thanks to Netgalley for the ARC granted to me. This was my first time reading something from the author and I was pleased to follow up such compelling and quick narrative. The book flew by with some great easyness that had me finishing it ina couple of hours. The romance sports were the trope I have read much this year and I liked a lot the story in here.

I love a good sports romance. I really enjoyed that Tiffany took time to explain football in this book. Some people who read may not have an understanding of the actual sport played so I felt like that was a nice touch. Overall, a fun quick sports romance. I do want to read Tiffany’s equestrian series now as I have been riding for 25 years.