First of all I was beyond excited to receive an e-ARC of this book so thank you Ellie Wilde and NetGalley! I read Only In Your Dreams before it was traditionally published and loved it so much and have been looking forward to Only Berween Us for so long.

With that being said I did enjoy reading this book but I may have had too high of expectations. It felt a bit rushed in the beginning, I wish we had some flashback scenes of Brooks’s injury or when he first decided to make a comeback, and the timeline of their relationship confused me at times. The spice was great though and I loved the trust and communication. Would definitely recommend.

Hoping for a Summer and Parker book next! 👀

If you love a sports romance with the best book boyfriend- this is for you! It’s spicy, but also with a lot of plot, even for a fake dating trope. Brooks is so sweet, has a praise kink and a nasty ex. Siena is finding herself after a break up and the loss of her father.

This is exactly the follow up book that I wanted in the Oakwood Bay series. I adored ‘Only in Your Dreams’, and couldn’t wait for book 2. I was so excited to receive this ARC.

Pick this one up if you enjoy:
*** Sports Romance
*** Spicy fun
*** Dual POV (which I personally adore)

I really loved both characters’ personalities in this one, and was absolutely rooting for them to get together. The chemistry was off the charts from the beginning.

You should absolutely pick up this series if you love fun, steamy, sports romances.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the ARC of this novel; all opinions are my own.

Not going to lie this one for a football rom com was just okay. For some reason football rom coms out of all the sports rom coms are the one's that don't really stand out from each other.

Books have always been my “happy place.” The genre that I can never get enough of is romance. Although my preferred genre is romantic suspense books, at my core I am still a fan of traditional romance. I am starting to really enjoy books set in the sports world. Because of this, I was very excited to get a chance read this book.

I am sometimes hesitant to read books from a new author, because it can sometimes take me a while to get used to their writing style. I didn’t have any problems getting into this book. I liked that it was told in first person, with alternating perspectives. This is starting to become my favorite style.

I can honestly say that this book hooked me from the very beginning. I liked both of the main characters equally, which is not always something that is the case with me. I liked how you could tell that both of the main characters truly wanted the best for the other. I was nervous about reading the second book in a series that I had not yet read the first book of, but, thankfully, I was still able to read it as a “standalone.”

All in all, I really enjoyed this book. I was very satisfied with the ending, and glad that both characters were able to “win”!

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the advanced copy of this entertaining and steamy sports romance. I love a great fake romantic relationship story.
The book centers on Brooks (a supporting character from Only In Your Dreams) who attempts to return to the NFL after leaving following a serious injury. After a chance meeting with Siena, a family business owner, they agreed to fake-date to help Brooks' image and Siena's finances.
After having bad first impressions of each other, their relationship and feelings slowly turn real, but with a deadline at the end of their deal, they're not sure if their feelings can overcome their obstacles.
The book is relaxing and funny to read. I really enjoyed Siena's independence and humor. Brooks is charming and supportive. The conflict of if they could each have their own dreams and still be together was realistic and added great depth.
This was another entertaining story by Ellie K. Wilde and I'm excited to read more by her.

I haven't read the first in the Oakwood Bay series, so I can't speak to continuity or cameos from the first book, but I loved loved loved Siena and Brooks. Their story was absolutely precious, and I loved the way their relationship grows throughout the course of the book. I especially enjoyed the way that the characters centered each other's priorities and valued what was important to the other, even when it was uncomfortable or difficult for them.

If you're looking for a chili pepper rating, the sex scenes are gooooooood. Some romances feel super unrealistic and like too much, but the chemistry between Brooks and Siena felt real.

Very sweet book! I am a sucker for a fake relationship and when the guy falls first. I really enjoyed the first one in this series, and this was just as good!

Thank you NetGalley, Atria Books, and Ellie K. Wilde for the early access copy of Only Between Us.

Only Between Us is a sequel in the Oakwood Bay series but can be read as a standalone. It follows the story of Brooks and Siena. After being sidelined for the last two seasons after a traumatic brain injury, Brooks is determined to make his comeback as a pro football player for his previous team the Rebels. But, when naughty photos of him are leaked from the post-injury/post-break-up period, the Rebels are cautious about having him back. That's when Siena enters his life in an unexpected way. Siena is not interested in dating anyone from the NFL, not after her break-up, and not after she became the face of the league. But, when a misunderstanding leads to the world thinking they are dating, Brooks chances to join the Rebels skyrocket. The only problem is, Siena and Brooks did not get off on the right foot. Knowing that the publicity could help save Siena's family business, the two reluctantly agree to keep up with the fake dating. But what happens when real emotions get involved?

Only Between us is a sports themed fake dating, where he falls first, spicy romance.

💞ONLY BETWEEN US BY @elliekwildeauthor 💞

Release date: 7/8/25. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars

OH MY GOSH! I absolutely ADORED this read! AS soon as I met Brooks in the first book, I crossed all my fingers hoping he’d have his own book and this didn’t disappoint.

Brooks was the perfect MMC. He’s selfless, sweet, swoony, and he can make brownies and choc chip cookies 😍 and I loved our FMC Siena, who could hold her own and was a rebel but just as selfless and thoughtful as Brooks. They complimented each other so well and I appreciated the depth but characters had as wel as their growth and the ending was so satisfying 💞✨

What you’ll find in this book:
🏈pro football romance
🏈meet cute gone very wrong
🏈he falls first
🏈loathe to love
🏈fake dating

Thank you so much @atriabooks and @netgalley for sending me this eArc in exchange for an honest review.

Ellie K Wilde has done it again—Only Between Us is another unforgettable read that had me hooked from the very first page! After the heart-pounding romance of Only in Your Dreams (Mel and Zac’s story), I didn’t think Ellie could top it, but she sure did. Brooks Attwood and Siena Pippen’s story will have your jaw dropping, especially with how steamy it gets. Seriously, the chemistry between these two is off the charts!

Brooks Attwood, a pro football player recovering from a devastating injury, is facing a media nightmare. After some embarrassing photos from a post-breakup bender are leaked, his hopes of getting back on the Rebels, the team he truly wants to play for, seem all but dashed. But things take an unexpected turn when a selfie with fiery fan Siena goes viral, leading the tabloids to mistakenly label them as the newest NFL power couple.

Siena Pippen has had her fair share of heartache and is more than ready to distance herself from the toxic football world, especially after her disappointing relationship with the another sports star. But as Brooks and Siena find themselves tangled up in a media circus neither of them asked for, Siena realizes that the buzz around her “fauxmance” with Brooks could be the lifeline her family’s struggling business desperately needs or what she thinks it needs.

What ensues is a slow-burn, fake-relationship-to-lovers romance that is as heartwarming as it is steamy. Brooks and Siena’s chemistry is undeniable, but their journey from fake lovers to real ones is filled with humor, heat, and just enough angst to keep you turning pages long into the night.

Ellie’s writing is captivating, and she knows exactly how to pull readers into her characters’ world. The emotional depth, the banter, and the steam—this book has it all. I was left feeling like I’d lived through Brooks and Siena’s journey right alongside them. Their dynamic was electric, and watching them navigate the complications of fame, family, and love made for an incredibly satisfying read.

And now, after this wild ride, I’m already eagerly anticipating the next book in the series. If I’m right (and I’m feeling pretty confident about this), Only Between Us is setting us up for Parker and Summer’s story. The tension between these two best friends has “friends to lovers” written all over it, and I can’t wait to see how Ellie brings that romance to life.

If you’re a fan of steamy, heartfelt, and addictively fun romances, you’ll want to pick up Only Between Us. Trust me, you won’t be able to put it down!

Good story line, more character building than I expected which was a nice surprise. Spicy scenes were a bit over the top.
Overall a great beach read. I really enjoyed it.

Thank you Ellie K. Wilde and NetGalley for this eARC.

THANK YOU ELLIE!!! In my review of book 1 of the series, I specifically asked for more Brookes, and you delivered. Brookes made my heart so happy. He needed a FMC who could give him back all the energy he gave, and Siena delivered. If you're looking for great banter, this is the book for you.

Now I can't wait for Parker's book! Loved the hints in this book about Parker and Summer..... (a girl can hope).

5/5 Stars

This book is absolutely swoon-worthy and full of love. It follows the story of Brooks Attwood and Siena Pippen, and it's impossible not to fall for Brooks. The way he talks to Siena and affectionately calls her "Pip" is simply adorable. Their inside joke, where they call tell other "nice ass," is their special way of reassuring each other that everything is okay. They also have sweet conversations about their imagined future daughter, already named Sophia. One memorable moment is when Siena gives Brooks a reminder to take care of himself during his games, urging him to let her know immediately if he feels something snap in his body that could lead to another injury. The chemistry and love they share, along with how they look out for each other, is something I truly wish for in my own life. I may have been a bit optimistic, hoping there would be a bonus chapter that shows what their future looks like, especially considering all the things they discuss in some of the chapters throughout the book.

I was invited by the publisher to review this book. This is the second installment in the Oakwood Bay series. Brooks is a pro-football player recovering from a bad injury and now embroiled in a personal scandal - photos have been leaked, hindering his return to his preferred team, the Rebels. Then a photo of him and a woman named Siena goes viral and people assume the woman in the photo is his girlfriend. Siena is actually the ex of a major person in the League, and doesn't want much to do with that world anymore. With all of the attention they get, they both lean into the fame - Brooks to be signed and taken seriously, Siena to help her family business. But as they continue to pretend their relationship, things take an interesting turn.

This was a great installment to this sporty series. I enjoyed reading the parts about pro-football, which was amazing because that is not normally my preferred sport. There was a lot of good chemistry between Brooks and Siena, and when the going got going - it really took off! If you are looking for spicey spice, this is your book. And if you want characters with real life struggles, this will also be a good book for you. A good mix of both.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this fake-dating, dual pov, sports romance. I think this one tops the first book. I loved Siena and Brooks' relationship and the way it progressed was pretty perfect. Also loved their communication and Pete, who could not love Pete? Safe to say, I loved this book.

ARC Review-

LOVED everything about this book! I found myself kicking my feet and giggling the whole time. I read the whole thing in a matter of hours. Everything was so sweet, the banter was phenomenal, the spice was spicing, and our MCs and side characters made for a perfect combination. I had not heard of this series until I was offered the ARC for book 2, but I now want to go and read every other book Ellie K. Wilde has ever written!

Thank you to Ellie K. Wilde, Atria Books, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Only Between Us by Ellie Wilde is an enemies-to-lover, fake-dating, football romance. It is book two in the Oakwood Bay series and can be read as a standalone.

I'm reading it RN and ✨️loving it.✨️ stay tuned for feedback updates💟

Oh how I loved this book! Fantastic follow up to the first in the series, which I thought may be hard to beat. It wasn't, apparently! Both are perfectly different from each other but share the same overarching and very important themes- emotionally intelligent (and emotionally AVAILABLE) men, witty and complex women, and just the best mix of humor and heartbreak you could ask for. Ellie Wilde writes love so well.

In my review of the first book, I said 'Zac is the blueprint'...turns out, Brooks is right there with him! The entire cast of characters add so much to this series and I once again cannot wait to revisit this world, presumably with Parker's book which may or may not be with Summer?!

Thank you NetGalley, Ellie, and Atria for the invitation to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

As someone who really enjoyed "Only in Your Dreams", I found this book to be a bit of a letdown. The chemistry between the couple just wasn't there and it felt like we skipped some relationship development between just meeting and the level of comfort they soon experienced. I just didn't feel it between them. I do enjoy Ellie Wilde's writing style just wish I enjoyed the story itself more. Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC!