This is book 2 in the series but is for sure a standalone. You dont notice at all that you missed something.
Savannah and Stone are so sweet and cute. I love that it wasnt INSTA love but it was a connection that kept them interested.
The surrounding story was great and kept you wanting more.
The sexy times DONT disapoint. (Duh its Nicole Edwards and she can WRITE a sex scene)
The light drama is perfect for this sexy sports romance.

Sports romances are a hot commodity lately. I have seen (and read) a bit of them. I enjoy reading about hot athletic men and the women that they are pursuing. I enjoy the sexual hijinks that happen between the pages. I enjoy reading them. There are some that have bored me. Bad Business is not one of those books. I was captured by Bad Business from the beginning.

Bad Business is set in Dallas, Texas. I have noticed that a lot of the football-related romances are being set in Texas. While I like Texas, that another state could be used. I mean, there are 50 other states to pick from. I am getting Texas overkill….lol.

Being a football romance, Bad Business’s plot is basic. Guy meets girl, has a one night and then is surprised that girl works on the team he will be QB‘ing for. Very basic and guess what, basic is good. I like basic. Sometimes I need a book where I don’t have to guess where the plot is going. The only guessing I did here was where Jason and Savannah would have sex.

I liked Savannah. But I couldn’t wrap my head around was why she didn’t come out and say who she was at the club. I did think that it was a bit unfair that she sprang her identity on Jason the way she did. I did feel bad for her. I also felt that she should have been more upfront with him about why she started to spend more time with him. When she did reveal it to him, I was waiting for the explosion. Which didn’t happen. It made that part of the plot feel almost anticlimactic to me. Other than that, I did like her.

Jason was the total package. He didn’t beat around the bush at what he wanted in a relationship (serious or sexual). He let Savannah know up front what she was in for and expected the same in return. Which is why I was surprised when he didn’t blow up when she revealed the reason she started hanging out with him, to begin with. I would have flipped my lid. I also loved how he handled the football troll. He handled him with class the entire book.

I loved the secondary characters in the book. They made the book more believable and fleshed out. The author did a great job with giving those secondary characters enough space to shine but not so much that they take over the storyline.

The sex between Savannah and Jason was hot. The author did surprise me with the light bondage scenes. I was expecting vanilla sex. Not complaining because I loved it. Nothing like having a book throw you a curveball. Having those scenes thrown at me makes me want to read more of Nicole Edwards books.

The end of Bad Business was your typical romance novel ending. All sunshine and roses. I loved the epilogue too. I had a huge smile on my face when I read that.

Pros of Bad Business:

A) Awesome, hot sex.

B) Was an easy read. I didn’t have to make a syllabus to follow the plotline

C) Main characters were relatable and likable.

Cons of Bad Business:

A) I wished that it was set in a different state. Don’t get me wrong, I love Texas but it is being overused.

B) Savannah not being honest with Jason from the get-go.

C) The sex scenes. While hot and I enjoyed them, I felt that it channeled 50 Shades of Grey a bit.

I would give Bad Business a rating of Adult. There are graphic sex scenes, mild violence, and language. This book would not be suitable for anyone under the age of 21. There are no triggers in this book either.

I would recommend Bad Business to family and friends. I would include a warning of the content. I would also recommend that people read book 1 before book 2. While this can be read as a stand-alone, reading book 1 would bring more understanding to book 2 (if that makes sense).

I would like to thank Loveswept, Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review Bad Business.

All opinions stated in this review of Bad Business are mine.

**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**

Great book. Fun and sexy. The story is passionate. The end could be a little bit longer.

Fun sexy sports romance

This is the first book I've read by Nichole Edwards and I'm so pleased I did.
Savannah and Stone had a spark that ignited at their first meet that just grew over the course of the story. I thought the romantic parts were sexy and the portrayal of some of the demands of the game and being in the public eye very realistic.
I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley.

Wow! Nicole does it again with book 2 in this new series. It was simply amazing! Great story line!
It didn't take me long to fall in love with Jason Stone, or just Stone as he likes to be called. This hot, sexy, gorgeous, charming veteran QB definitely ticked off all of my boxes. And the fact that he calls his Momma all the time, especially before and after games, well that's just a bonus. I love the sibling rivalry he has going, even at his age, with his brother Jeremy. It's pretty funny!! I love Savannah too! She is gorgeous, career driven and her sassy take no nonsense attitude is just awesome. When these two collide though, their chemistry is positively incendiary! I love their witty banter, flirting and all in all how they seem to be at such ease with each other that they are able to talk about anything and they do. They are also so seriously crazy hot and sexy together, it's blush worthy!
Can't wait for more Bad Boys! (who really aren't so bad!)

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Sports romance that gets you all hot and sweaty and a love that will stand the test of time!

Bad Business is a hot, sizzling love story that will knock your panties off!

Jason Stone is a three time Super bowl champion, and quarterback to the Wranglers. He is good looking, has a family and a career he loves.... but something is missing in his life. And that is love. While celebrating a woman catches his eye across the room. And end up having the time of their lives. But when he wakes the next morning, his mystery girl is long gone. Unknowing to him that she is his coaches daughter....

Savannah is a young woman who always goes after the bad boys, rich men...... you name it. When she catches Jason's eye.... she knows she was in for one hell of a night.

These two spark up a relationship of sorts, that becomes so much more.

Sometimes you just need to read light, fun & drama free book, and Nicole Edwards definitely delivered with this one! Bad Business is the second book in the Bad Boys of Sports series, but is a complete standalone.

Jason Stone is the star quarterback for the Texas Wranglers, leading them on a winning streak they have only dreamed of. Having just joined the team, after 13 years of playing, he is just focusing on one day at a time, while avoiding the never ending questions regarding his future.

Savannah Andrews has spent years proving her worth. As the daughter of the Texas Wranglers owner, she is determined to show everyone she worked to get where she is, and nothing was handed to her. Focused solely on her career, Savannah rarely dates, and avoids football players at all costs.

Neither of these two has time, or any desire, for a relationship. But when Savannah's father throws them together for the good of the team, they can't ignore the chemistry between them.

Bad Business is full of flirty fun & steamy moments. The chemistry between the characters is completely palpable, and I couldn't put it down! I loved the dual point of views, and the drama is basically non existent. I definitely enjoyed this book, and can't wait for the next in the series!

I loved that Stone saw an opportunity and he grabbed it! I really like his easy going attitude and commitment. He is a real team player and a family man with a lot of sense of responsibility and respect. Also a great sense of humor. Savannah is an independent woman that hasn't given herself the chance to have fun and be cherished, but all that changes when she decides to throw caution to the wind regarding Stone. I really liked their conversations in the story and how they keep bouncing off each others teasing comments. They just flow together. Another thing I really liked is that they both have a supportive family full of good communication specially when things get hectic and blown out of proportion. This is a entertaining read with some intense moments as well as fun ones, and a man grabbing on to what he wants and not taking no for an answer.

I volunteered to read this story for an honest review and enjoyed it alot

Alpha male, great chemistry, sports what’s not to love?? I loved the hero and heroine in this story, both are strong characters willing to find there way albeit reluctantly at first into one another’s lives. I particularly love that Savannah is a strong female lead who is not in need of rescuing either physically or financially.

I have read a TON of football romances and was expecting this one to be like all the others, which are good. Nicole Edwards has done an outstanding job with Bad Business! I loved it! Savannah and Jason Stone are HOT! I have not read the first book in the series but will definitely be adding it to my TBR list! Highly enjoyable read!

ARC kindly provided by Netgalley

Totally loved this story. I would of like some tension to make the story more dramatic. Excited for more of this series.

If you’re looking for little to no drama, low angst, nothing over the top and some serious hot sexy times with a football player. I’d say this book is for you. Savannah and Stone are all kinds of sexy together. There were quite a few fun times between them. Yeah, those were written pretty well. I thought it was super sweet that he really loves his momma. Calls her before and after ever game. Aww! Overall it was a pretty good sportsball book.

Bad Business
Bad Boys of Sports #2
Nicole Edwards
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Another great story by Nicole Edwards. I have been reading a bunch of her books lately. I really enjoy her writing style. She makes it so easy to love her characters and their families.

If you like this book, you should also read the first in the series Bad Reputation. That one was really good also.
Thanks NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed Bad Business so much. It was a quick, easy read with some very hot steam.

Savannah is the daughter of the Dallas Wranglers football team owner and PR coach for the team. Jason Stone is a thirteen year quarterback veteran and has been picked up by the Wranglers. When he meets a gorgeous woman at a bar he has no idea who she is but they quickly head to his place and spend the night together. In the morning the sexy bombshell is gone and he doesn't even know her name.
Imagine his surprise when he finally discovers she's the owners daughter.

Can anything good ever come from mixing business with pleasure or will something come in the way of a blooming romance?

These two characters were so amazing! I loved their chemistry, connection and banter with each other.

This being my first book by Nicole Edwards I know I'll definitely be on the look out to read more of her books.

**Received ARC from NetGalley. Voluntarily reviewed**

Bad Business is the second book in the Bad Boys of Sports series by the talented, Nicole Edwards. It can be read as a complete standalone. There is zero connection between the two except they are both well...Bad Boys that play a sport. First it was hockey and now it’s football.

Jason Stone is ready to retire. He loves the sport but after thirteen years and three super bowl rings, he is ready. Maybe. He is ready to be out of the spotlight but not completely ready to leave the sport he loves. He is only thirty-four, he knows his life wouldn’t be over but what he wants to do next, he isn’t sure yet. What he does know is that the owner of the Wranglers wants him for another two years. He signed a one-year contract with the team for two reasons, to be home and to help the team to get to the super bowl. What he didn’t expect was to meet Savannah.

Savannah knew exactly who he was when she spotted him in the club. The new quarterback. The one and only Jason Stone. The best in the NFL. She sees his cockiness but what she didn’t see coming was the rest of him. A man with many sides. A man that she wants to be bad with. Just one night. That’s all she can give him. That’s all he would want anyway. Or so she thought...

Jason and Savannah’s relationship is complicated. She is the team owner’s daughter and also the Executive Vice President. He knows she is off-limits but there is something about her that he can’t walk away from. He feels the chemistry between them but it’s not just that. She makes him laugh. She is sweet. She is sexy. She doesn’t fall at his feet like the others. He wants to fall to hers but does she want that? Like I said, it’s complicated. He doesn’t think about the future. He thinks about his next meal. It’s all about the present. Will she make him think about the future?

Overall...I loved these two! Their banter is so much fun, and flirty. Jason is sweet but brings out his alpha side in the most delicious ways. Savannah is strong, sweet, sexy without knowing it, and sassy. Together, it’s sexy, flirty, funny, and so much more.
I am excited to find out what kind of sportsman we are getting next!

Quotes:

“Did you think I was . . . interested?” I shake my head dramatically. “Oh, no, you’re definitely not my type.”

“Are you always this easy?”
“I can be. Anytime you’re up for testing out the theory, just let me know.”

I want to lick every inch of this man. I want him to be my own personal playground for a little while. That’s not too much to ask, right?

This is a second in this series but you really do not have to read the first one you will not miss anything but a good story, so in other words read it. Stone is a football player thinking of retiring, he meets a Savannah and they have instant chemistry and a hot night, but Savannah ends up being the owner of his teams daughter! You can just imagine, even though Savannah thinks that they are not going to go after more that is not what happens, truly you need to read. Enjoy!

Jason Stone, is a three time Super Bowl champion who is looking to add another ring to his collection before retiring from the sport. Savannah, is the daughter of the owner to the football team and also the teams PR person. The two meet at a club one night and although Savannah knows who Jason is, he doesn't know who she is, but he likes the banter between them. When Savannah's dad convinces her to spend more time with Jason, the two grow closer. Their chemistry is undeniable.

This was a great read. I look forward to reading even more by Nicole Edwards.

This book was really good. I was entertained from beginning to end, each chapter drew me in more & more as I enjoyed the banter & steam between Savannah & Jason. The sizzle between them from the moment they met was scorching. The fact that both were non-relationship people just made it that much more interesting. I have one favourite scene from the beginning of the book, where Allison(Savannah’s best friend) does a running commentary of an unheard conversation at the bar between Jason Stone & an overly amorous female. I laughed so hard during that scene I was crying....well done. I also enjoyed the play by play & knowledge that Nicole Edwards has for football. This book was well written as like her other books. I definitely will be looking for more in this series.