This book hooked me in from the first chapter. I loved the character development and how the story progressed.

Loved this sports romance with real life issues and the take it did on it. Very respectfully done and I felt like it added something special about these- I love that this wasn’t all sunshine and roses.

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

An incredibly solid debut from Harrow! This book does exactly what it sets out to do, which is take a look at college sports from a realistic viewpoint, at workplace harassment, and how men in positions of authority use and abuse that power. It's a book about college basketball in America (not something I know much about).
Don't get me wrong, it is a romance. But the romance develops naturally as two people reconnect after nearly a decade, in an environment where there are lots of other things going on. It's messy, it's difficult, and there are many valid reasons why things might not work out.
Annie is a complex character, struggling professionally, and personally after the unexpected passing of her father two years previous. Her mum and sister, as well as her two best friends, play big parts in her journey, which I loved. They each have their moment to shine, and just feel like real people who have their own lives that continue when they're not in the story.
Ben also has a lot of depth of character and felt like someone I could easily meet in life. I liked how he and Annie interacted throughout the story, and how that developed and changed as they got to know each other again. Their banter was great!
I think the only reason it's not getting a full 5 stars from me, is that this isn't the sort of sports romance I enjoy reading (too realistic maybe?). A 5 star to me is something I loved all the way through and can see myself revisiting. I'm not sure this is one I would want to re-read.
I will definitely be trying out anything else Harrow ends up writing.

This book was slightly outside my usual lane--I don't typically read romance--but I'm so glad I read it because it's one of my favorites of the year so far! I want to be friends with Annie, whose sharp and relatable voice kept me laughing throughout. I want to see Ben's styled vs. tossled hair for myself and try my luck at a reality show bracket. Jamie Harrow PERFECTLY captures the feeling of being inside of a sports team, the pressure and the privilege, and writes about the complex issues surrounding college athletics in a way that feels thoughtful but never didactic. I can't wait to see more from this author.

There are several tough topics discussed in this book. It was handled well and masks for a good book club book. The characters were relatable and the storyline was entertaining.

awwww this was honestly so cute and fun and ill definitely purchase this for my library's collection

I was so lost in these pages that I didn’t even realise when I reached the very end, because it was that good. The story was exciting and fast paced. And, I lived vicariously through these characters! Loved it,