Wow, what a fantastically, poignant, beautiful, painful read. This is a relatively new to me author, only my 2nd or 3rd book by her but boy oh boy was it a banger!
I loved both Jared and Banner! He was a sexy popular hustler in college who literally got any girl he wanted and that wasn't even his main drive in school.
Nope, Jared's passion was power. He wanted to be THE sports agent of his time and didn't allow anyone to get on his way. On the climb he met other powerful men in a secret society who helped open doors for each other in a huge network around the world.
His initial job was so disgusting that he refused and dropped out of the running to be able to join. He did his own thing but ended up in trouble anyway. He also had what he thought was a secret crush on Banner even though he was dating a girl who looked like a pörn star I guess. He was attracted to Banners mind and felt her drive and hard work were only comparable to his own.
Then there is Banner herself. A spicy Latina woman who only wanted to be the best sports agent herself!
She was overweight and VERY self conscious. After being hurt, she kept people at an arms length and never let anyone one in. The 1st to go to college in her family, she took her studies seriously and kept on track.
Randomly enough, her and Jared became fast friends in one of their mutual classes and since she felt she'd never have a shot with someone so gorgeous Banner was able to be herself and just be friends with Jared. Not realizing he too had a secret burning torch for her! We take a journev of discover but also a lot of pain. I did the read and listen and just happened to be listening toward the end when something devastating happens and immediately became to bawl my eyes out. I was set on a rom-com at best (& I did laugh a lot so it WAS a true thought but) that part that happens tried to break me. I shed a few tears and for some reason, wasn't ready for it.
Teddy Hamilton and Seraphina brought it! Both helped bring the story to life and neither "overplayed" their role/narration and that was appreciated.
All in all another banger that I just fell in love with. This book had it all and those are my favorite kind. Not dark, zero abuse and an HEA?! Yeah, a great break from the norm and a story that will stay with me for awhile.
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Give this book 5 stars is a disservice. It deserves much much more!
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018
I have been incredibly lucky lately to read many great books and I kept waiting for the book that was going to break my streak of great reads. Only I expected that streak to break with a book that was ‘less than’ – you know, a 3-star read in lei of a 4 or 5 star read. Conversely, I did get a book that broke the streak… because it surpassed everything I had been reading… Kennedy Ryan writes outstanding romances. Having read the last five books she’s written, I knew that Block Shot would be sexy and captivating, but I was still unprepared for just how truly incredible I would find this book. I literally have no words. Block Shot is without a doubt my favorite book Kennedy Ryan has written. Of those books I have read by Kennedy Ryan, I can absolutely say that she writes deeply moving stories that capture readers attention within minutes of starting. Furthermore, Ryan’s stories keep you on the edge of your seat and unable to break away until you’ve read the very last words. And that’s if you’re lucky… because there are those of us who continue to process her stories long after we’ve read the final words.I have spent days digesting Block Shot and I’m still stuck on the beauty of this particular book. There is little I can tell you about the characters or the plot without ruining the story for you and a book this beautiful needs to be discovered without spoilers. Kennedy Ryan’s words are poetic and stunning. Her characters are memorable, and the plot of Block Shot was original and incredibly addictive! Brannon Morales, the Killer with a Heart and Jared Foster, the Killer, have a romance so intense, it will set your kindles on fire. Their love story isn’t an easy one and not everyone will agree with choices they make. I certainly struggled with a few, but what I could not deny was the absolute <i>rightness</i> of their relationship despite the odds. I LOVED Brannon. Her strength, and goodness was incredible. Banner was so real and she’s honestly one of my favorite heroines of all time. She owns her flaws and has learned to love herself regardless of what jabs are thrown her way. I identified with her more than I can possibly express--Brannon is the heroine we are all searching for in a romance novel. Kennedy wrote a couple that represents genuine people – not fictional characters. The chemistry between Jared and Brannon was intense and sexy as he11. You’ll need more than fresh batteries or a change of panties after reading this enemies-to-lovers, second chance romance… that I can promise you. I truly can’t praise this Block Shot enough. Do no miss this book, do not pass up the chance to read Block Shot and fall in-love with Kennedy Ryan’s writing and characters.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018
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