Felicity and Scott were an eh pairing for me. He’s a big cry baby, she’s pushy, which I understand to a point, but not impressed with. For me, Grandma Edna was the best part of the book but she couldn’t save this story for me.
I’ve read other Kyra Jacobs books and enjoyed them very much, but this couple wasn’t for me. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC, these are my honest opinions the 3 stars is mostly for the author’s writing, not the plot

Felicity and Scott’s love story in The Soccer Player and the Single Mom by Kyra Jacobs was truly a fun and enjoyable read. While at the pediatrician’s single mom Felicity Shaw steps in for a missing receptionist while seeing on the news that the company she worked shut their doors without a single notice. Soccer player Scott Gillie is visiting his friend and former teammate hoping for reprieve from his manager, his grandmother, and the okay on his injured knee to return to the sport he loved. Scott’s manager wants to hire a PA for him which Scott wants no part in, while he’s recuperating at his grandmother’s in his small hometown. Felicity’s take charge and organized personality catches the eye of the manager, hiring her on the spot and offering three times what she was making. She is not interested, especially for a stubborn injured playboy but with bills piling up, no other available jobs in the area, and mouths to feed, she really can’t say no to the job. When a fire condemns Felicity apartment, Scott’s grandmother suggests she and her son temporarily move in with them, but Scott is going nuts with the temptation she offers, especially now that she is across the hall. As Scott plots and plans to force Felicity to quits he is surprised to learn that Felicity will fight fire with fire; karma is such a payback. As Scott and Felicity get to know one another they finally become friends and then lovers. Scott has goals he believes he must reach before settling down with a wife and family; until he returns to the game and sees all he is missing.

Ms. Jacobs wrote a wonderful, sexy and emotional story that is not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with sexual chemistry, amusing banter, and endearing characters giving Scott and Felicity a chance at love and a future neither expected to make them happy. Side note: this reviewer once live in Indiana, the location for this story, and it brought back many memories. I highly recommend The Soccer Player and the Single Mom to other readers.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

I love Felicity!

Injured professional soccer player Scott Gillie moved back home to Quail Hollow to stay with his grandmother Edna while he healed from an injury. His agent hires widowed Felicity Shaw to be his assistant until he’s healed from injuring his knee because she needed a job after the factory she was working at closed suddenly.

Scott and Felicity made me laugh many times reading the story because Scott was a pain in the butt and his grandmother took no prisoners because she didn’t want Scott to run Felicity off since she was good for him. Kyra Jacobs has taken story where the heroine is a widow with a son that falls in love and the hero decides what the best is for all of them including his grandmother. I plan to read more books by Kyra Jacobs because I love reading stories that make it real.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Soccer Player and the Single Mom is a sweet story that I enjoyed from start to finish. Felicity is a single mom just trying to do the best she can for her son. Sometimes though, the best doesn't seem like enough. Scott is a soccer player and that is the most important thing in his life. When about gets injured, the last thing he needs or wants is a personal assistant. Felicity needs the job too much to let Scott get in her way. The longer these two are around each other the stronger their connection is. I loved watching these two fall for each other, not only that but Scott and Felicity's son Tyler.

This book left me smiling and loving the relationships that were developing. I will definitely read Myra's work again.

~ Jessica

“The Soccer Player and the Single Mom” is an all kind of amazing, swoon-worthy and spicy story. One charming stories I’ve had the pleasure of reading. I smiled, swooned and laughed my way through the pages. Perfect for a cozy afternoon to read. Highly recommend

This is another brilliant, enthralling contemporary romance from this talented author. Her stories are always heartwarming and written with a sense of humour that brings a smile to my face - and this is no exception - I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!

Felicity Shaw is a feisty, single Mum who is bringing up her son alone after the untimely death of her husband. She's moved back into her home town to be nearer to her best friend and never dreamt that taking her son for a visit to the doctor would end up changing their lives forever. You need to read it for yourself to discover how she ends up with a new job, working as PA to the handsome but injured soccer player, Scott Gillie. Get ready for confrontation, attraction, temptation and a great read as the relationship between these two develops.

There are a whole range of other great secondary characters in the story, too, including Scott's agent and his grandmother as well as Tyler, Felicity's son. It is a lovely story in which needing to heal an injury helps give time for love, romance and a rethink of life's goals all help give love a chance. This is another winner from this talented author and I have no hesitation in highly recommending it to anyone who enjoys contemporary romance with great family appeal!

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book and this is my honest opinion after choosing to read it.

RATING 4.5 STARS

The Soccer Player and the Single Mom is a stand alone sweet romance by Kyra Jacobs. I have read Kyra’s Paranormal series and even though she has several published contemporary romances, I haven’t read any of them yet. I don’t know why because I love her writing style. She has such a way of drawing in the reader and making us fall in love with her characters. Which is exactly what I did with this book!

Scott Gillie is a twenty eight year old professional soccer player. Scott’s life revolves around soccer. That’s the way it’s always been and that’s the way he wants it. But his life is suddenly put on pause when he is forced to take time off while an injured knee heals. Scott finds himself rehabbing at his childhood home, his grandmother’s house, in Quail Hollow, Indiana. All he wants is to get back to work doing what he loves. But that can’t happen until the doctor releases him. In the mean time, his manager decides he needs a personal assistant. That is the last thing Scott wants. Someone getting on his nerves every single day, especially the beautiful single mom his manager chooses for the job.

Felicity Shaw is a single mom to her six year old son, Tyler, who is adorable by the way. Felicity is doing everything she can to keep their heads above water. But lately, fate seems to be against her and is dealing her one blow after another. When Scott’s manager offers her the job as Scott’s personal assistant, she doesn’t want to take the job. She has no idea how to be a personal assistant. Plus, Scott is just a little bit too good looking for her own good! But she needs the money. Then fate deals her another blow and she finds herself moving in to Scott’s grandmother’s house, with her bedroom door right across the hall from Mr. Sexy Soccer Player. This is not good at all. But she has no choice. She needs a place to stay and she needs this job.

Scott doesn’t want a PA and Felicity doesn’t want to lose the job, so let the games begin. As these two get to know each other, and Scott sees what kind of a woman Felicity is, he suddenly realizes he doesn’t want to run her off anymore. Just the opposite. He wants her to stay.

But Scott’s life isn’t here in Quail Hollow anymore. As soon as he gets released by the Dr., he’s leaving. It’s what he has to do. Can he and Felicity enjoy a little fling, just enjoy the time they do have together with no attachments, until he leaves? Or is his heart already getting involved?

I enjoyed this so much. I loved the relationship between Felicity and her son. And I loved watching the relationship build between Scott and little Tyler, and also between Scott and Felicity. Try as they did to keep their hearts out of things, it became impossible the longer they were together. And I have to mention Scott’s grandmother, Edna. I loved her. She was quirky and fun and just what Felicity and Tyler needed. She was also much wiser than she let on.

This really was such a sweet, wonderful romance that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Kyra is such a fabulous author and I can’t wait to see what she is going to do next!

It is a very sweet and romantic novel. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would recommend to anyone looking for a fun read.

Kyra Jacobs is a new author to me but that is about to change after reading the very entertaining The Soccer Player and the Single Mom because I loved getting to know the sassy mum and the very grumpy player.
Scott Gillie is a professional soccer player who is trying to get over an injury, he has come home to his grandma’s to recuperate and hopefully return to the game he loves. Scott’s agent believes the only quick way back is to employ a PA to take care of mundane issues so he can rest his knee but Scott is adamant he wants no help from Felicity.
Felicity has recently lost a job she was relying on to set her and her son Tyler up in a new condo she has just signed the lease on so when the opportunity of a job with Scott comes up she jumps on it and is even prepared to put up with the grumpy soccer player if it means she gets the start she needs for her and Tyler.
Two people in close proximity leads to lots of feelings and emotions but this couple both have a lot of baggage they need to put behind them before they can move on. I loved the characters in this book the banter is funny and the one liners Tyler has are perfection. The chemistry was sizzling and Scott and Tyler’s relationship was everything you would want for your own child. This book captivated me and I really didn’t want it to end and what can I say about the epilogue apart from it was the perfect ending to a great read. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

Wildly entertaining! A bucket full of sass from a single Mom, a grumpy soccer player, a feisty Grandma and her dog and a young son make this book one that you just cannot put down!
Scott Gillie is a pro soccer player who is nursing an injury and back home with his Grandma desperate to get back on the field, fearing if he's gone too long his back up will replace him. When a plan to circumvent the trainer backfires, he's on strict orders to stay off his knee and gets a single mom PA to boot. Felicity has just lost her job, while waiting for her new little rental house to be ready, her current run down duplex is condemned and she's just been hired by Scotts agent as his PA. His agent has a plan to keep Scott busy and his face out there. Along with that he gives her other work to do, which she handles most efficiently. Especially the angry, spiteful Scott who is determined to make her life so miserable she'll quit and he can do what he wants. She'll have none of that. Meanwhile Grandma has them moving in with them after the fire disaster and makes Scott even more uncomfortable as he really is taking a liking to Felicity and her son Tyler. Scott battles with his feelings towards her and his need to get back out there and play. He's great with Tyler and Scott has his own baggage from his early years and Fe has her share as well.
Between the dialogue and watching the story unfold between them, I couldn't put this one down.
It made me want more and kept me turning those pages. The ups and downs, along with his Grandmother's sarcasm was a treat! Scott and Tyler were awesome and the spark between Fe and Scott was perfection. I loved every stinking minute of this book. The epilogue was a treat!
Another must read from Kyra Jacobs!

3.5 Stars

I can’t believe this is the first time for me to read Kyra Jacobs book. Clearly I’m way behind and need to catching up. “The Soccer Player and the Single Mom” is a lot of fun! The title might not sound so catchy nor conjure a novel scenario in my head, but the story is hopping with such cheer and vibrant characters that gave me the hoot from the start to finish.

Felicity was unexpectedly shanghaied as Scott Gillie’s PA just when she found out she’s out of work. What followed were a series of one-upmanship between the injured soccer player and his PA, made merrier by the PA’s son and the soccer player’s grandmother. The ensuing hilarity and pull of attraction between the MCs might be a touch over the top at times. And I guess considering the timeline, the attachment between the MCs was indeed lightning fast. But I guess this book just hit me at the right time for me not to be too prickly and just enjoy the ride.

Another thing, with the baggage both characters had, there’s usually the urge to fix things. That’s not what’s happening here. Scott and Felicity understood where the other came from, accepting the term and let the other figured out in their own way what they really wanted. No overly dramatic scenes (which is just the way I love it!) just a matter of honesty and timing that played in the conclusion of the story.


Advanced copy of this book is kindly given by the author/publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Chock full of wonderful characters. Scott and Felicity get off on the wrong foot and extend into a battle of wills. They realize that making nice yields way better results. There is Edna the lively Grandma who keeps Scott in line with her sharp wit. Tyler is an adorable and sweet boy and Bruno is the spoiled pet dog. All together they keep you chuckling at their antics as you read.

For most single women, working for a sexy soccer star would be a dream come true. All except single mom Felicity Shaw. She has no interest in babysitting for a stubborn, injured soccer star—no matter how nice his abs are. But she has bills to pay and mouths to feed, and her place of employment has just shut down.

Now she can’t say no to the job.

That’s when things get interesting.

The last thing Scott Gillie wants or needs is a persistent and entirely too distracting PA while he’s recuperating in his small hometown. But his agent hires her in spite of his protests and his meddlesome grandmother moves Felicity and her son in. Even if it is on a temporary basis he just can't ignore Felicity and finds himself totally enamored with her.

This is my first time reading a book by this author.
This clean, behind closed doors romance physical scenes end before anything happens, therefore a behind closed doors type story. It is a sweet story that could be a Hallmark romance even though it isn't.
If I read a contemporary romance this is the type I prefer or maybe just a bit spicier.
I gave this book 4.5 of 5.0 stars for storyline and characterization.
I received a complimentary copy of this book by invitation to read. This in no way affected my opinion of this title which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

I received an ARC of this one.

Super cute - fun. As a single mom, it was a very uplifting romantic novel about what could be. Small town love and bigger what could be's enlighten the pages of this one that you will keep turning the pages to see what comes next. I enjoyed this one in about one sitting and would definitely buy it grace the shelves of my bookcase for another future read.

I have never read this author before however I have to say this story was very good. It was a slow build but I enjoyed reading about the characters and the storyline was interesting. I wouldn't hesitate to read more from this author in the future.

This was a good read. The usual determined athlete bent on making all the dreams he thought were important coming true, meets the down on her luck single mom with the very loveable little kid. The banter was interesting & the sarcasm strong, the chemistry hot enough to start a fire. Add in the ever unflappable grandmother who even though she says she’s not impressed with his choice of career still knows more about it than she lets on & the agent who you love to hate makes this a wonderful, fun story to read. I voluntarily reviewed this book given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.

Loved this sweet read! Felicia and her sweet boy, Tyler, have a run of bad luck but have the most important thing-each other. When Felicia is offered a job as a PA for sexy soccer stud, Scott, she knows she doesn't need to take the job when she has obvious strong chemistry with the guy who promises to break her heart and cut and run. Having no other choice, she accepts the job and the fun, tense, entertaining times begin.

Edna is an absolute hoot! She keys everyone on their toes and Scott under her thumb. The games Scott and Felicia play to taunt one another in their job roles only adds to the sexual tension they are fighting. Knowing she can't let her son get attached to Scott who already has a for out the door, Felicia tries to resist Scott.... tries!

Loved the writing in this story, the emotional bonds existing and being cultivated with these folks.

Everything that could go wrong, does for single mom, Felicity. First she lost her job and then the building she lives in gets condemned because of a fire. Down on her luck, she gets help, not from Scott, but from his agent who hires her as Scott’s PA, against his wishes and his grandma, who convinces her to temporarily move in with them. And now Scott has a PA he doesn’t want and is attracted to living across the room from him.
This is a sweet, funny romantic read. I enjoyed the banter and sparring between Felicity and Scott, and the grandma, Edna is a hoot, she was superb fun and Tyler an adorable kid. It is a feel good read that left me with a smile.

This is an easy to read and fun story. From strangers to enemies, to friends and lovers.

Scott has one dream of becoming a famous soccer player. Everything else in his life is put on hold. He sustains an injury which forces him to take time out to recuperate and he can't wait for that time to be over, so that he can go back to fulfilling his dreams.

Felicity is a single mother, struggling to make ends meet. Her whole life revolves around her son Tyler.

The first time that Scott meets Felicity, he is impressed by what he sees. It just happens that she loses her job on that day, but as luck would have it, Scott's manager talks her into taking a temporary position as Scott's personal assistant. Hesitant at first, she accepts through sheer desperation to Scott's dismay. He doesn't need a PA. He needs to get back on the field. Alas, he isn't cleared of his injury and has to accept his situation. He has a plan though. Make her life difficult and send her packing. Little does he know that she is just as stubborn and determined as he is. Here begins the fun and games. Can they come to a compromise for the duration of her employment or will they continue to butt heads? They start off as enemies, but soon become friends and the more time they spend together, they grow on each other. A romantic attraction starts, but he has his job to get back to. He is now torn between returning to his job and staying with Felicity.

Scott and Felicity are characters with traumatic pasts, which dictate their current behaviour. It's a pleasant and easy to read romance.

I was kindly issued with an eARC and the views expressed are my personal opinion.

No surprise with the title and cover, only thing missing was the smelly dog. Was a better story than expected, and one I highly recommend. Felicity and her son Tyler are at the doctor's office when Scott, the famous soccer player comes in with his agent. He is staying at his grandma's house, trying to recover from a bad knee injury. The agent hires Felicity to be Scott's personal assistant, and Scott's grandma invites them to move in after their apartment building has minor fire. Sparks are there and fun banter. Ending was wrapped up a bit too easy though, and more on his future would have been good. Otherwise, really liked this one. An easy read.