Book Blurb:
A deeply emotional standalone romance set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion.
Divorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad.
Cheated on, betrayed, exposed.
My perfect life blew up in my face and I’m still picking up the pieces.
The last thing I need is her.
A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can’t resist.
Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a wrench in my plans
from the moment our eyes meet.
I promised myself I wouldn’t trust a woman again,
but I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want Lo.
She’s not the plan I made, but she’s the risk I have to take.
A warrior. A baller. The one they call Gladiator.
Kenan Ross charged into my life smelling all good, looking even better and snatching my breath from the moment we met.
The last thing I need is him.
I’m working on me. Facing my pain and conquering my demons.
I’ve seen what trusting a man gets you.
I. Don’t. Have. Time. For. This.
But he just keeps coming for me.
Keeps knocking down my defenses and stealing my excuses
one by one.
He never gives up, and now…I’m not sure I want him to.
Release Date: March 26, 2019
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The third book in the Hoops series, Hook Shot, features Kenan and Lotus . These two have been dancing around each other for a few years. The stars finally align and push them together, where they give in to their undeniable attraction.
As I was reading this book, all I kept thinking about was healing. These two hurting souls, are healing each other. I think they both realized that once they gave in to each other, there would be no holding back. They were both ready to heal and start anew. Kenan’s patience with Lotus brought tears to my eyes. Lotus’ strength in “taking a break” so that Kenan could concentrate on his daughter, was awe inspiring.
This is such an emotional story in so many ways. The emotional toll divorce has on children. The trauma an adult carries with them from childhood abuse, how it affects their relationships and the way they see themselves.
Although their path wasn’t easy, it was nice to see these characters get the HEA.
Favorite Quote: Chapter 43
You populate my dreams. They are rich with the scent of you. Your heart is on my pillow, and I taste you in my sleep.
Kenan
~Hook Shot / Kennedy Ryan
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