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The third book in Alexa Martin’s Playbook series, BLITZED is a cute contemporary sports romance. Brynn has been a wonderful side character in the previous Playbook novels, and it is a pleasure to see her time to shine. She’s a determined and business-savvy bar owner, but she has insecurities that she isn’t comfortable showing. Maxwell accepts Brynn, quirks and all, and Brynn learns that even professional football players have flaws. While watching Brynn and Maxwell become friends and then in a serious relationship is enjoyable, the female friendships are what make BLITZED and the rest of the Playbook series, shine. All of the Lady Mustangs and the women who work at HERS are well-rounded, hilarious, and supportive friends, and they will do anything to help their fellow ladies out, no matter the consequences. Vonnie, head Lady Mustang and one of Brynn’s closest friends, steals every single scene she is in – she’s the type of character who practically jumps off the page, fully-formed and ready for world domination. Martin’s light and easy writing style makes this a page-turner. There is some cattiness between women that can be grating sprinkled throughout, as well as outside conflicts attempting to keep our hero and heroine apart that felt drawn out, but beyond that, BLITZED is an enjoyable treat of a sports romance!

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I was really looking forward to this book as it sounded great, however, the book fell flat for me. I loved Maxwell's character and wanted more of him but found Brynn to be unlikeable.

I loved this story. This is the perfect feel good rom com, and I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

I’ve enjoyed the Playbook series so far so I was excited to read what I thinkkk is the final book (?) in the companion series. I’ve always enjoyed sports-related romance books and obviously football is my favorite to read about! This series has followed the Denver Mustangs (lol) and some of the hilarious and excellent women that have fallen for them. Alexa Martin is the wife of a former football player so she really knows what she’s talking about, which I super appreciate.

The overall story of Brynn getting over some commitment issues, running HERS like a badass, and falling for Max was really well-done. They had some insane chemistry, especially once she finally let herself like him! The other Lady Mustangs were front-and-center here and I was really happy about that as well. Vonnie is still the greatest. I loved Brynn’s relationship with her father, coworkers, and other ladies from previous books. The book got off to an unecessary start when Maxwell causes a scene (to put it mildly) in her bar and honestly it was not needed in any way. It made me not like him right away so it took me a while to rationalize who he actually is as a person?

I read Chelsea’s review on Goodreads briefly before starting this one (my bad, I usually wait until after!) and it made me nervous. I too haven’t *loved* the endings of the previous two books so I was concerned that I wouldn’t enjoy this one’s ending either, like Chelsea. I was definitely right about that, unfortunately. I don’t want to specifically spoil anything so I’ll keep it vague, but avoid the rest of this paragraph if you want to go into it completely blind. Basically, Brynn decides to jump to conclusions and immediately trust an untrustworthy person, despite the fact that Maxwell gave her no reason NOT to trust him (and a lot of reasons to NOT trust the other person). It really pissed me off for the final 10% of the book and left a bad taste in my mouth.

I will say the actual ending (epilogue) was lovely and brought back all of the ladies from previous books. I think the author has a bit of an issue with trying to make the books’ endings a little different and unexpected, which hinders them. They’re pretty perfect without the nonsense and surprises at the end. Overall, still would certainly recommend this series!

What a disappointment. I kept reading hoping it would get better and I’d get a better explanation for his opening outburst. I didn’t. And then the ending only got worse. I loved her other books but this one didn’t measure up. Concerns with abuse and sexual assault were handled very poorly.

I have wanted to binge read this series since the first book, Intercepted, by Alexa Martin. I finally had a chance to and I’m hooked!

Book 3 in this series, Blitzed can also be read as a stand-alone. Brynn was such a likeable character and I loved seeing previous characters make an appearance. 

It was sexy and fun, and I mostly loved what a strong woman lead Brynn was.

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley Romance for the free copy. All opinions are my own

I don't think this author is for me any more, the way she writes female MCs doesn't super appeal to me and I didn't love the interaction between almost any of the characters.

So, I didn’t love this as much as the other novels in the series. I’m not sure why but I found myself just not really connecting to the heroine and it’s difficult for me and novels when I don’t really like the main characters. I’m sticking with the series because it’s done so well and I really enjoy this authors voice but this one was just average for me.

Brynn stars in the book as the badass and snarky owner of the female bar, HERS. Maxwell is the shy linebacker of the local NFL team. This friends-to-lovers romance is a slow burn. The author excels at creating caring, supportive communities of friends and lovers and this one does the same, hilariously introducing a reality show into the mix of football wives. The author continues to write charming, banter-filled books that balance the lightness with emotionally-grounded storylines.

If you’re in the mood for a sweet, pining hero then this book might be for you. I heard the hero, Maxwell, is the very definition of sweet and pining hero. .

I was super excited to get my hands on Blitzed, the third book in the Playbook series by Alexa Martin! After completely devouring the first two books in the series, Intercepted and Fumbled, I couldn’t wait to see what would be in store with this third book. It definitely did not disappoint!

One of the things that I loved most about this series was the characters. While the storyline revolves around a main theme, (a football team), each story is different, and features a different couple. I have loved all of the characters that we’ve met so far, and have enjoyed each of their stories. (And I hope that the series continues on so that ALL of the characters will eventually get their own stories!)

The couple in Blitzed was Brynn and Maxwell, and I do have to say they are my favorite couple so far. Brynn is an absolutely amazing woman, and Maxwell is an adorable guy. Together, they just work so well, and I absolutely loved their story. (I won’t say too much more, so just read the story to meet them yourself!)

I had assumed that Blitzed was the last book in the Playbook series, but I was SO thrilled to discover that there is going to be another book, Snapped, set to release this fall! I am so excited that there will be another book, and I hope that we get even more than that in the future as well.

Overall; Blitzed was yet another excellent addition to the Playbook series by Alexa Martin, and I’m pretty sure this is my favorite book of the series so far, which is saying a lot because ALL the books in the series are SO GOOD! If you haven’t yet check out the series, and are a fan of romance, then do add these to your TBR! And I will be over here patiently waiting to read Snapped as soon as it’s released in October!

Happy Reading!

I love this series, and Martin’s writing. I love that her male characters, whose real life equivalents might be not the sort you’d want to put in the center of a romance, are the antithesis of toxic masculinity. The women are strong and fully fleshed out, and are always a group I want to hang out with.

This plot didn’t really work for me, though. The first chapter, that sets up the main conflict between the main characters, didn’t ever feel fully explained or resolved. The ending felt a bit rushed as well.

This was such a fun read and I love how passionate and strong Alexa Martin's characters are. She does a great job making each book a standalone while offering a peek into the previous characters I loved in her other books. I'll read anything she writes!

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

I had some problems with this book and it made hard to review -- so hard I've put this review off for... months. Now, I have only a vague feeling of what I disliked, so take what I say here with a grain of salt. 

My first hint of unease came with a blackout rage from Maxwell. For such a sweet guy I wasn't sure if this would turn into an anger management issue, a football injury-related issue, or potential for domestic abuse. But, she forgives him so easily for destroying her property -- of damaging her livelihood-- and then this episode is never brought up again. Which is so weird for this author! I was incredibly surprised by how out of place this scene is. 
The ending and Brynn's reaction and actions and attitude totally didn't work for me. It felt super immature on her part. 

So, even though I enjoyed reading the book and most of the middle, the negative beginning shadowed most of the book and the ending brought it down. BUT, there are good things here too! I love the need of consent and how asking for it is done so well and sexy. 

I'll probably read the next one.

CW: talk of sexual assault

While the series had me excited for the story between Brynn and Maxwell, I don’t know another word for how I felt while reading except boring. I didn’t feel any chemistry between them and the turn from friendship to romance wasn’t believable to me.

Alexa Martin, please NEVER EVER STOP WRITING THESE BOOKS ❤️ they make me actually have hope that pro football isn’t as horrible as I usually think it is and the men are swoon-worthy and sensitive and the women are fierce and hilarious. LOVE. You could read this as a stand-alone but I’d start back at book 1 to get all the backstory!

An enjoyable read! It was my first book by this author but it certainly made me excited to read the previously published books in this series! I enjoyed the characters separately a lot & the romance was so entertaining to read and sweet!

First, let me thank netgalley and the publishers for approving my request for an early release of this book.  All reviews of my netgalley books can be found on goodreads and youtube.  Please be sure to check out the links attached.

Another fun installment of Alexa Martin's football romance series. What can I say that hasn't been said. I think these books are more than romances but also insights into a very particular space in popular culture.

This was cute. I enjoyed the story for the most part, but there were moments in the story that I thought were unnecessary.

I could have done more with the main characters without the congestion of the side stories. But I appreciate and understanding where the story was trying to go.

I think I connected more with the other two stories in the series, and that’s on me and my personal reading preferences.

Overall, I still inhaled this story and enjoyed it. 

*Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.*