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The third book in the Treasure State Wildcats series, this is an emotional and angsty accidental pregnancy sports romance. It’s raw and real, and will have you feeling all the feels!
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Blurb
Pregnant. Homeless. Broke. Not what I’d expected for my senior year in college. Neither was Rush Ramsey.
We met the day I went camping and got stranded on the side of a gravel road. I didn’t believe in white knights who freed damsels in distress. Life had taught me that if something bad could happen, it probably would. The only person who would save me was me.
But Rush Ramsey rescued me that day. He was sweet and kind and charming. He made a dark, starry night a little less lonely.
I should have realized it was too good to be true. That an incredible night of passion would come with consequences. That the bad luck rollercoaster I’d been riding for twenty-one years wasn’t ready to stop.
Because Rush Ramsey, Treasure State University’s most eligible bachelor and quarterback extraordinaire, just got me pregnant.
Review
3.5 stars
An emotional and angsty accidental pregnancy NA sports romance, this book is raw and real, and will have you feeling all the feels.
The third book in the Treasure State Wildcats series, this one shifts focus, as we move from the coaching staff of the Wildcats football team to its star quarterback. Rush and Faye’s story took place in the background of the events of the first book of the series, [book:Coach|63288993]. We saw some pretty significant stuff go down with them, and now Devney Perry has taken us back to give us their story in full, and it’s quite the ride.
Rush and Faye meet when he comes to her rescue and they end up sharing a campsite together. Their next meet up is just as unexpected, and ends with them spending an earth-shattering night together. Faye immediately puts her walls up and backs right off, until she discovers that she’s pregnant. It’s news that neither of them wanted, but they accept it and declare themselves all in to prepare for their baby. But figuring out what’s happening between them is the tricky part.
Faye grew up in brutal circumstances and has learned the harsh lesson that she can’t rely on anybody. She is independent and proudly self-sufficient, and she’s determined to take care of herself. Whereas Rush is privileged with a loving and supportive family. He’s a giver with a huge heart, and he wants so badly to be there for Faye – in all the ways – if only she would let him in.
I was so fucking tired of pretending like this wasn’t real. That I didn’t crave her to the point of distraction.
The love story is an angsty slow burn that is heartbreakingly emotional. It’s awkward, and neither of them handle it particularly well, but it’s real. It’s reflective of who the characters are, their experiences and their feelings, and the difficulty of their situation, and I ached for the confusion and pain of it all.
Did she not feel this pull? If she did, how could she be so strong to fight it? When she was in the room, every cell in my body screamed to get closer. The distance? It was killing me slowly.
There’s a lot of longing, pining and almost moments, and it’s not a smooth road, but I enjoyed watching Rush and Faye get to know and understand each other. Rush patiently puts so much work in to build Faye’s trust, and she slowly starts to open up and find the courage to let her walls all the way down for him. When the romance does come it’s sweet, sexy and heartfelt, and I loved watching it happen.
“Rush.” She tugged harder on my shirt. “Stop playing.”
“Seems only fitting I torture you for a minute. You’ve been putting me through hell for months.”
Of course, there’s a beautifully happy ending, and the story ends in a great place with an epilogue (and bonus epilogue) that provide great closure for these two.
It’s an angstier read than I usually prefer, but I enjoyed the character development, the awesomeness that is Rush (and his family), and the hard fought-for love story.
3.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.
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About the Author
Devney is the USA Today bestselling author of the Jamison Valley series. She lives in Montana with her husband and two children. After working in the technology industry for nearly a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to enjoy a slower pace at home with her kids. She loves reading and, after consuming hundreds of books, decided to share her own stories. Devney loves hearing from readers! Connect with her on social media.
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