A sports romance that seamlessly integrates the worlds of football and cutting-edge technology. The story revolves around star quarterback Marcus Kingston and scientist Clare Wynifred, two individuals from vastly different worlds who find themselves thrown together in an unexpected partnership. Marcus, a dedicated football player, faces a potential career-ending injury. Reluctantly, he agrees to participate in a biofeedback technology project designed to enhance his game. Enter Clare, a brilliant but unassuming scientist whose intellect far surpasses her interest in sports. As they clash over their differences, a mutual attraction begins to blossom.

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Aging quarterback butts heads with scientist testing his reflexes and gameplay. What did you think would happen between them?
No, the other thing.
There’s a lot more science in this football romance than you’d expect, but some of it’s VR, which is fun. There’s even some hilarious moments with the technology, which is surprising but definitely welcome.
Of course they’re both damaged from their origin stories, but at least they’re trying to make the world a better place in their own way. This makes them more sympathetic and likeable, especially him, though the author almost left it too late, considering his arrogance.
By far the best scene in this football romance takes place in a greenhouse, with a character that can appreciate color more than anyone else.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5

It's hard for Marcus to trust anyone. All the people he's loved have let him down except for one man who took him in when he was living in the streets...Solomon. Except when he starts having naughty thoughts about his little tech nerd.
Claire is completely focused on getting her biosensors to work perfectly so other soldiers don't die like her brother did. But first she has to get them tested on a certain hot football QB. So why are her thoughts suddenly not on her sensors but on the man wearing them?
Marcus thinks he could try and trust someone like Claire but she has a secret she's been keeping from him. Is she really on his side?
This book is worth 5 stars to find out!

Star quarterback Marcus Kingston has made his whole life all about everything football. When he gets injured he feels as though his life has ended. So when his coaches give him a chance to participate in a biofeedback technology trial to analyze his game he says yes because he is willing to do anything to get better and get back in the game

Scientist Clare Wynifred cares nothing for football but is willing to do anything to fund her biofeedback technology trial; to help her get a military contract that could change the lives of soldiers forever. All she has to do is get Marcus on board and prove that her pilot program works. Should be easy right? Read and find out!

I voluntarily read this advanced review copy of this book.

Overall this book was good.. It was a full story with no cliffhangers. I loved that there was not too much drama but there was just enough to keep the reader interested. I liked the direction this book went I just felt at times it was techy. It was like I wanted to know what Clare and Marcus were working on but.... at times I didn't care, I just wanted to get back to their actual relationship.

Simply folks it really boils down to a couple of things...was the book good...yes, would I read this again... probably not, would I read another Leslie North book...yes, in a heartbeat.

In a novella, my fellow romance book loving friends, an author doesn’t have the luxury of time to drag out a storyline. Unfortunately, that’s what I felt was happening in this quick read by Leslie North. Throw in I just wasn’t particularly drawn in by the hero’s lackluster performance and whiny character nor by the heroine’s crying nature. Frankly, my disbelief her technology could do all that was claimed got in the way, as well. It all adds up to why I found myself at 70% pulling the plug on “Wired” and moving on to a more engaging read. Here’s to hoping others enjoy it. It just wasn’t as good as I had hoped.

Upon reading the book synopsis for the other novellas in this series, I’ll be passing on them, as well, especially Celi-bet. It features a NBA sports hero who takes a bet he can stay celibate, with a team cheerleader acting as enforcer. Just doesn’t sound in-depth enough for my literary tastes.

Title: Wired, Author: Leslie North, Series: The Solomon Brothers (Book 1): Pages: 124, NFL football quarterback, attractive/wallflower/no sense of style/tech savvy heroine, hero had rough childhood, heroine wants to save soldiers, hero runs a charity, stop reading at 70%.

Book 1 - Wired (Marcus & Claire), 11/11/16, Pages: 192
Book 2 - Celi-bet (Willow & Chase), 11/15/16, Pages: 222
Book 3 - Fearless (Henry & Maggie), 12/1/16, Pages: 214

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