I enjoyed the relationship between Carrie and Seth and thought they had great chemistry. However, I found the plot to be slow at times. I found myself skimming through sections quickly to get through the book. Overall, I found the plot enjoyable but I would not be revisiting this book again. I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Is it bad that I didn’t like Maddie? I would have liked to see more of Maddie and Carrie’s relationship. It never quite felt like they bonded. That being said, I did enjoy the relationship between Carrie and Seth. Cute lighthearted read!

I loved this story line with the comics and cosplay ideas.

From the synopsis of On the Line it sounded like it had it all and it kind of did. Sports, single day, friends to lovers, brothers best friend--- but maybe that was the problem there was TOO much shoved into one book

Unfortunately we didn't feel a connection to the characters and the chemistry just wasn't there. This book didn't work for us.

I really enjoyed this book. I thought Carrie and Seth had great chemistry and the sexual tension between them was intense. I loved how they first met, it was such a clever start. I've read nanny/boss stories before but this one was interesting in that it involved an older child.

He performed a random act of kindness that he never thought would be repaid. Carrie cannot let her first meeting with Seth go without repaying the kindness he shared. They strike up an easy friendship that they both secretly desire. Circumstances change and Carrie takes a job as a nanny for a single father. She never realized that her new job offer was someone she had already met. They balance one another out and fit so seamlessly into one another’s life. Will it lead to something more when Carrie needs change so badly? Great story. Absolutely loved it.

I'm going to keep this short and sweet, and also straight to the point. To me, I found the synopsis of this story appealing in a way that made me interested in what the story has to offer. Now, I am not a big fan of stories that are deceived by the synopsis. Meaning, that once you read the blurb and you get attached to it and you cannot wait to start the story, you get tricked by the story and the lack of spirit there is throughout the story.
I gave it a try, don't get me wrong. Being a big fan of single father romances, hot football players, and nanny's to the rescue to save the day, I gave this puppy a try for sure. Putting that aside, I truly did enjoy the story and what it had to offer. The fact that both mains are in situation that cannot be remedied is one that brings an interest as to where the story will lead towards to. With this story though, there was a lot "instant" actions. Meaning that even though "insta" love is something that I adore to read, this one felt a bit forced by both characters. I don't want to say too many negative things about it because to balance that off there are positives to the story.
I am glad there is not too much drama, and there is a lack of conflict in regards to their everyday lives. The balance they keep both personally, and professionally is one I liked to read for sure. It wasn't like they were pawing at each other or something... [internally they were]
Overall, the fact that this story is written in a third perspective is also another triggering point that made me dislike it a little. Like I said, I gave the story a try and maybe this story is an ideal romance for some. However for me, it was a no indeed. Thank you to the publisher for giving me a chance at reading an advance copy of puppy, but I don't know if I'll be looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

I just don't get man buns.

Why is she unemployed? We need teachers.

She can't afford take-out, but she was going to buy all that food? She does know how credit cards work, right?

This should not be a sexy conversation.

Poor kiddo.

She doesn't inspire confidence.

Oh, what fresh hell is this.

I had no idea football players spend time in a hotel even if they're home.

It sounds like Maddie was the queen of middle school in Houston.

Wait, she would rather have anonymous sex than do her job?

Yeesh, your life sucks if playing football qualifies as me-time.

Dude, your kid has you by the balls. You say you want a girlfriend, then break up with her because your kid told you to. I mean, it was your choice to screw the nanny.

**4.5 STARS!

Somewhere between the groceries and the tampon aisle, I too fell in love. With Carrie and Seth, that is.

This was a sweet romance that had me smiling way too hard and also didn't allow me to put it down for fear that I would miss out on anything!
Though it was such a fast-paced read, I felt it went great with the speed of Carrie and Seth's romance. I mean, who wouldn't immediately fall head over heels for a hot, well-built athlete?

I also wanted a bit more of comic book talk, given that Seth's daughter and Carrie had that in common, but I also really just loved the moments between our two main characters. It was steamy and sweet all at once and I could help but root for them all the way to the end-zone! (See what I did there? *slowly backs away*)

I recommend this to all my nerdy comic book lovers who has a soft spot for football, a few flirty texts, and a whole lot of swoon!

1.5 Stars

Everything about this was uncomfortable, weird, and awkward. The bones of a good romance story were all there: athlete, single dad, brother's BFF. But every conversation and interaction between Carrie and Seth just had me scrunching my nose and asking why. I didn't feel tension; I didn't get chemistry. I got awkward texts that were (supposedly) sexy. I got brother's BFF trope where she had never even met the guy before they began a "relationship" and the brother was absent most of the story.

I enjoyed Maddie (the daughter), but again, everything felt so off. Like the fact that Carrie and her basically have everything in common. Diet Dr. Pepper! Comics! Cosplay! And that was all just talk. We rarely get to see them interact together as pre-teen and nanny so I didn't feel like they were that close or Maddie should be that distraught over learning about Carrie and Seth.

Sadly, this was a huge miss in my book.