Relationship Goals is a delightful romance that executes the grumpy/sunshine trope beautifully, delivering a dynamic and heartfelt love story. The chemistry between the characters is electric, giving off strong Roy Kent and Keeley vibes from Ted Lasso—gruff yet endearing meets bubbly and infectious. The banter is sharp, the tension is delicious, and the romance unfolds in a way that leaves readers with a giddy, almost fizzy sense of happiness. It’s the perfect feel-good read, offering just the right amount of swoon-worthy moments and laugh-out-loud dialogue. Light yet engaging, it’s an ideal palate cleanser between heavier books, leaving you smiling long after the final page.

Short and fun- the definition of romcom. If you liked Ted Lasso and How to Lose a Guy in 10 days, this is for you. 3.5 rounded up

As soon as I saw the cover with a soccer player who looks just like Roy Kent from Ted Lasso (my fav character), I knew I needed to read it, and I was not disappointed. The banter was great, and I was really invested in their relationship overall. There were so many funny parts but I think my favorite was her dressing as Gollum. This was such a light and easy read and was perfect in between my fantasy reads. It made me want to read more from Brittany and more soccer books in general.

This was like an unhinged version of how to lose a guy in 10 days. I laughed out loud so many times. The dialogue was a bit cringe at times and there were too many grunts but I got over it. The FMC is quirky but she's totally unapologetic about it and leans into it. The banter between the FMC and MMC was great, they're polar opposites but bring out the best in each other. A fast-paced read!

I'm a sucker for any sports romance and this one did not disappoint as I read it in one sitting. The characters were super real to me and I loved the grumpy/sunshine dynamic. I look forward to more in this series and will look for other titles from this author.

I couldn't resist when I saw this on @netgalley. I just loved the description, and had to have it. I love sports romance and never read anything by this author.

Abigail Hunt is about to make it big in her career. She finally got a part in an Oscar caliber movie and is heading to the LA Aces professional soccer team to study up. The movie is about a pro soccer whistleblower and being a women working in the men's league. She doesn't expect the notoriously grumpy Luke Wolfe to ask her out. For his part, Luke wants nothing to do with going out with Abigail, especially because he's being blackmailed by the team owners to date her to increase ticket sales. If he does, they'll let him leave the team so he can go back to Seattle to be close to his mom, who's currently going through chemotherapy. Somehow, in spite of himself, Luke really enjoys being around Abigail and starts to struggle with how to handle this mess of a situation he's got them in.

This was super cute and such a fun read! I loved how authentic Abigail was throughout the entire thing. She's a lot quirky and seems to really just lean into it. Luke doesn't seem like the type to enjoy that, but she brought out a lighter side of him. Highly recommend!

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This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

Ted Lasso meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days? Yes please! This book lives up to the synopsis and it was silly and fun and steamy. I loved both of the MC's and I think they are perfect for one another. I absolutely loved the jokes and banter between Abigail and Luke and I was laughing out loud when she dresses as Gollum to make him break up with her. Hilarious! Honestly, this book was a really fun time and I'm excited to read more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group | Berkley for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This dual-perspective sports romance novel is full of quippy, compelling language from the start, also demonstrating the two MCs banter-heavy dynamic. It reads quite quickly and its Ted Lasso meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days premise is unique, fun, and engaging. I ended up craving to learn what it'd happen next. While this book does feature some spicy spice scenes, it ends up being more plot-laden than pure smut. So, as a plot girlie, I was pleased. Overall, it's a fun and indulgent read to polish off in a few days when you need a mood booster.

ahhhh this looks and sounds amazing! i am beyond excited to start reading this one, and i will be sure to share my review on socials!!! thank you for the lovely addition to the tbr 🤍

Enjoyed this Grumpy v. Sunshine sports romance. I felt connected to the characters from the start and had trouble putting the book down. I especially hope/plan to read other books in this series.

This book was such a delightful read! From the very first page, I found myself completely immersed in the story. The writing was so approachable and warm, making it easy to connect with the characters and the plot. I loved how the book felt both inviting and engaging, without ever being too complex or hard to follow. It was just the right mix of comfort and intrigue, and I truly enjoyed every moment of it. It’s a wonderful read that I’d happily recommend to anyone looking for a heartwarming escape!

I thought this book was a lot of fun. The date with the lobster (iykyk) was HILARIOUS! Good heat.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

Really enjoyed this book! A fun romcom with heart, humor, and heat. The writing carries emotional depth and her writing has grown from book to book. Love this series and cannot wait for more!

She dresses as Gollum to make him break up with her. Need I say more? I enjoyed the latter part of the book more. It being the How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days part.

It was the first book of Brittany Kelley and I think I found the new top for me!

I really loved this book!The story was fast paced. The banter and jokes - top notch! The book is very light, optimistic and very refreshing.
Grumpy and sunshine is written very well in this story, I really enjoyed it.

I love good old fake dating! Romance was really great! Abby and Luke are goals. The mutual pinning, attraction and tension between characters was fantastic.
The book is vibing with How to loose a guy in 10 days and I absolutely loved it! One of my fav comedy of 90s and the flashes were great!
Also there is the feeling like in Ted Lasso series, so cute and heartwarming.

I highly recommend to dive into this book and enjoy it to everyone!

Main tropes:
Fake dating
Grumpy vs Sunshine
He falls first
Miscommunication line

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Romance for this great ARC!

Brittany Kelley’s Relationship Goals is a fiery, laugh-out-loud sports romance that delivers the perfect blend of fake dating, revenge, and undeniable chemistry. When Hollywood starlet Abigail Hunt learns that soccer heartthrob Luke Wolfe was forced into their relationship for PR, she turns the tables with a deliciously petty plan to make him suffer—only to realize he just might be playing for keeps. Packed with witty banter, sizzling tension, and emotional depth, this novel is a winning play for fans of grumpy/sunshine pairings, revenge plots gone wrong (or oh-so-right), and romance that feels as exhilarating as a last-minute goal.

First of all, thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Romance( I <3 you!!) for a copy of an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Now that that's over,
BRITTANY KELLEY!!!! YOU!! DID!!! THAT!!!!

This is a first for me for this author and I AM NOT DISAPPOINTED. I along with some of the other reviews didn't realize this wasn't a debut novel and that she in fact has a backlog and its about to hit my Kindle PROMPTLY. This story is absolutely how to lose a guy in 10 days coded and provided such a refreshing read. I'm so used to reading dark, sad romance lately that this was such a quick, nice, easy pick me up read that I devoured in a few hours.


Now this book follows our FMC Abigail Hunt, an actress in a rut (to put it nicely) who had a hit of a tv show but after a crash and burning of bridges from people on that show, mixed with one awkward interview that left her blackballed but not blackballed in Hollywood, she is shadowing the director of a pro soccer team to prepare for her upcoming role. She is blunt, laugh out loud funny, and says exactly what's on her mind. She is SO ADHD coded, and I clocked it immediately from one ADHD gal to another!! She jumps right in her first day ready to learn all she could, and in walks our grumpy pro soccer player Luke Wolfe to give her the first tour of the facility; but not by choice.

Our man with a plan, Luke Wolfe. He is portrayed as a grump MMC but he quickly shows me what is beneath that hard exterior he shows everyone else. Their relationship begins quick, and hot, Luke asking Abby out the same day he meets her, but not for the reason she thinks. He was coerced into asking her out with someone else holding a bargaining chip over his head, but what happens when Luke really does want something with our unfiltered Abigail? And how does she react when she finds out? Non spoiler- not good LOL.

Abby after finding out wants nothing but pure sweet revenge, but the satisfaction of having him dump her; but come to find out Luke is the most patient man in the world, and loves her even more after all her antics. That's all I'll say, but there definitely is some left to be desired in the book and I can't spoil it for you because what fun would that be?!

oh AND the side characters?! I can already feel the series following this book, and I don't know if with her, but I just need to make a special shoutout to Lauren. She sounds like my kind of pilates teacher. if you know you know.

Enjoy fellow readers! Good luck!

TROPES:
Sunshine x Grump ☀️
Actress x Pro Soccer Player ⚽️🎬
Miscommunication Trope 🗣️
Fake Dating to Revenge Dating 👩🏽‍❤️‍👨🏻
He falls first AND harder ❤️
Found family-ish 🤞🏼

Brittany Kelley is one of my favorite authors so I JUMPED at the chance to read and review this one. This one was super hilarious and had the great banter that I love and adore.

I am a Brittany Kelley stan for life (and a little biased since Lauren the Pilates instructor was named after me 💅🏻) BUT this was so fkn funny.

I laughed so hard while also having all the feels because How to Lose a Guy in 10 days is one of my FAVE movies and this captured those vibes so well.