No More Sidelines
Solomon Pro Athletes #1
by Leslie North
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Pub Date Dec 22 2022 | Archive Date Jan 03 2023
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Description
Grumpy, old-school quarterback Marcus doesn’t want or need mousy scientist Claire’s help…
Star quarterback Marcus Kingston lives and breathes football… Until an injury on the field nearly ends his career. When his coaches want him to wear biofeedback technology to analyze his game, Marcus thinks the idea is ridiculous. Plus, the quirky scientist behind the project knows nothing about sports. But with another quarterback waiting on the sidelines, Marcus can either agree to participate or get benched—permanently.
Scientist Claire Wynifred has zero interest in sports. She never imagined her wearable tech being used to improve a silly game, but its success with the team could get her a military contract. And she knows a breakthrough like that could save the lives of countless soldiers… Soldiers like her brother, who was injured in the line of duty. She just has to work with this stubborn quarterback, and she’ll be one step closer to her goal.
Marcus and Claire butt heads at first, but their mutual attraction quickly heats up the field. Still, with everything on the line, will their romance have what it takes to go the distance?
Marketing Plan
Leslie North is the pen name for a critically-acclaimed author of women's contemporary romance and fiction. The anonymity gives her the perfect opportunity to paint with her full artistic palette, especially in the romance and erotic fantasy genres.
The truth of the matter is she loves her fictional persona, Leslie North, more than her normal, day-to-day persona! Her bestselling books focus on strong characters and particularly women who aren't afraid to challenge an alpha male. Inspired after years of travel, her stories are set all over the world, from the tough streets of Russia to the beautiful beaches of the middle east.
Leslie fell in love with romance when she first picked up a scrappy, dog-eared romance book from her local library. She began writing soon after and the rest, as they say, was history. She now lives in a cozy cottage on the British coast and enjoys taking long walks with her two Dalmatians, George and Fergie.
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| ISBN | 9798371181350 |
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Featured Reviews
Kim V, Reviewer
I believe that this is the first sports romance novel I've read by, Leslie North. I really enjoyed it and thought that it was well written. Both Marcus and Claire's characters were relatable. I can't wait to read book two in the series.
Aysia S, Reviewer
Definitely a 5 star review!
This book had me reading it at every opportunity. I normally only read before bed, but I was reading this in the mornings and on my kindle app on my phone. (Something I never usually do)
The suspense is amazing and timed really well. Not too long to reach climaxes and I just wanted to be fed more and more at each climax. A short book in length, but very well executed.
I felt instantly connected to the characters- all of them. I even wanted some of Marcus 🫣🤣
I am 100% intrigued by the other titles of this author, having read this book.
Leslie North is a new author for me and one that I will happily keep.
Joyce H, Reviewer
This is the 1st book in the “Solomon Pro Athletes Series”. This is the romantic journey for Marcus and Claire. Marcus is the NFL star quarter back and he sustains an almost career ending injury. Claire is a scientist and has no interest in sports. Claire has developed a program with sensors to monitor bodily movements. Marcus’s coach wants him to wear the sensor monitor. Marcus wants to continue to play football so he agrees to wear the monitor. Marcus is also afraid that with him wearing the sensor monitor Claire might find out that he is not able to continue playing the sport he so loves. Claire wants a government contract for her sensor monitor to help the soldiers in combat. The more time that these two are spending together they are growing closer and closer. The chemistry between Marcus and Claire is awesome.
Can Claire’s sensor monitor help Marcus, will Claire land the government contract for her monitor, is there an HEA in store for Claire and Marcus?
Wendy K, Reviewer
It had been a while since my latest Leslie North.
That was not because I don’t like her books any more. But they always come in three. And my OCD head then just needs to read them all. My to read pile was a bit high though, so adding another three to the pile was not an option. Now that my pile was a bit more manageable (J’m not saying low…), I went out and requested the Solomon Pro Athletes series.
And as usual, the story is sweet, sparks are flying and we have a strong woman keeping standing in a male world. Claire is one tough cookie and a bit of a geek. She is working her ass off to create wearables, which will be able to help soldiers be better in combat. All in honor of her brother, who lost his life in Afghanistan. You can’t help but admire her. And as for grumpy Marcus? He is the marshmallow of the story: hard exterior, but with a heart of gold. And if you bring cookies and marshmallow together? You get yummie s’mores!
Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.
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