"Block Shot" by Kennedy Ryan is a passionate and gripping sports romance that delivers both heart-pounding excitement and tender moments of connection. Ryan skillfully intertwines the high-stakes world of professional basketball with a captivating love story that defies expectations. The chemistry between the main characters is electric, drawing readers into their tumultuous relationship filled with passion and intensity. Beyond the romance, Ryan delves into important themes such as ambition, loyalty, and self-discovery, adding depth and complexity to the narrative. With its dynamic characters, emotional depth, and sizzling romance, "Block Shot" is a slam dunk for fans of sports romance looking for a compelling and unforgettable read.

RATING : ⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPICE: 🔥🔥🔥

Let me start by saying I’m a huge Kennedy Ryan fan, and I love her writing style and her characters and the emotional way she tells a story.

This was just not the book for me. I didn’t connect with Jarend or Banner as much as I’ve connected with other MMCs and even though it was well done, I just couldn’t get into this.

This book is a prime example of it’s not you, it’s me, and I know that other titles by this author have and will continue to blow me away.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Banner and Jared. They meet while at college. They had a one night stand right before Banner left to do internship. They meet several years later, both were sports agents. Banner worked for an agency. Jared started up his own agency. The attraction wasn’t gone. They started dating. They each had issues but together they worked them out and fell in love.

It is crazy because these two are my favorite couple in this series in terms of romantic connection. I love the way Kennedy Ryan described the way they felt for each other. With them, I genuinely believed they love each other. I JUST COULD NOT GET PAST ALL THE CHEATING. The book would have had such a higher rating from me if they didn't cheat. Banner is such a headstrong woman and I she knewwww it was wrong of her to lead on her boyfriend the way she did, the fact that she cheated was aggravating.
If you're okay with so much unapologetic cheating, then dive in, because I really would have loved Jared and Banner 10000x more.

Kennedy Ryan, you keep drawing me in.

stunning stunning stunning. kennedy ryan is one of my absolute favorite authors and this just solidifies that. i love her stories to death and finishing this series is going to be the death of me. heartbreaking but so uplifting simultaneously, i will never get tired of her characters :’))))

I fell in love with the emotional writing of author Kennedy Ryan and was so excited to read Block Shot. I found myself completely captivated into this heartbreaking and beautiful story. This is the second book in the Hoops series, as it tells Jared’s story.

WHAT TO EXPECT
-friends to lovers
-enemies to lovers
-emotional and heartbreaking

*many thanks to Sourcebooks, Bloom and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

Kennedy's writing is captivating....Block Shot is no exception. It is full of depth, breathtaking, thought-provoking, heartbreaking and basically a roller coaster of emotions. Jared and Banner's second chancce love story was intense, raw, dark and edgy, but still so passionate and heartfelt.. Brilliant!!

This is the 2nd book that I have had the opportunity to read by Kennedy Ryan and the 2nd book in the trilogy Hoops Series. I must say that I have enjoyed the first book that I had the opportunity to read. Jared and Banner share a pass and heart break for Banner. As the two navigate their way back together there are ups and downs in their relationship along with twists and turns. Jared loved Banner and I was excited and loved that they were able to have their second chance at romance one of my favorite reading genres. I have the 1st book in this series “Long Shot” and I didn’t realize that I had and I will most definitely be reading it.

I received an ARC via NetGalley and Source Books Bloom Books and I am leaving my review voluntarily.

I jumped into this only with the knowledge that it was Jared’s story. Kennedy Ryan is an auto-buy author for me so I was so excited to start this story. There was so much that I loved about this book. I really loved friends to one night stand to enemies to lovers thing that this had going on. What a whirlwind of emotions that Jared and Banner went through and sent me through as well.

There is a trope in here that I normally despise with all my being and the fact that Kennedy Ryan made me still love this book is a testament to what an amazing writer she is.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

I really enjoyed this book. I have to say that I looooved the first one much more but I still had a great time with this. However the characters did not tear at my heartstrings as much as the ones in Long Shot. I am still very excited to read the last book in this series.

You say blocked shot I say missed shot

After coming off the heart ache of book 1 I just expected to have the same outcome in book 2. However the major issue faced is cheating? For me the only story line that is seen in book 2 as well as book 1 is rekindled love.
Banners character also wasn't true to her own story line strong independent girl regardless of her size but it still seems to be at the forefront to every thoight and decision she makes (which is fair if you have been heavy to thin) but she didn't have consistency in that it was her strength and weakness . For me this story didn't work but can't wait to see story 3 !
Also there is a lot more steam/smut in this book which felt awkward because of my character disconnect

This book really just took me for a ride. I loved the build up, the character development, and the writing. I would definitely read more from this author!

TW: Cheating trope!

I thought book one was okay, and that maybe book two would be better. BOY WAS I WRONG.

I'm not sure if its just me, but both of the men in this series give me a serious ick. I hate the way they talk and act, and lets not even talk about how obsessed they get over the FMC, to the point of being super creepy and stalkerish. Not my cup of tea!

I stopped reading this book as soon as cheating came up. I liked Banner at the beginning of the book, but as the book went on her character got worse instead of getting better. I couldn't imagine her character at the beginning of the book cheating on someone.

I'm out. Just couldn't do it anymore. Will not be picking up the next book.

I understand why many people do not like this book as much as the first one but I disagree. I love this story, Banner, the FMC, was such a great character and I enjoyed reading her story. I would have wished for the story to start earlier on so I could have seen Jared and Banner interact in College but the book was already really long, so I understand why it started, where it started.

If you have a problem with cheating in books, you should probably skip this one though.

It's another Kennedy Ryan masterpiece (i know some people say that we shouldn't use the word masterpiece lightly but when you are an author know for write certain scenes and love stories is hard to keep it up with your game and Kennedy didn't disappointed one bit.

Rating: 3.5 stars

This wasn't a series for me but I suggest that you form your own opinion.

Thank you to Netgalley, Kennedy Ryan and the publisher for providing me with this copy. All opinions are my own.

Kennedy Ryan is a fantastic author! Block Shot was a great follow up to Long Shot and a far easier read! I look forward to reading Hook Shot next

*Enemies to lovers
* Second Chance
* Cheating
* Love triangle
* Basketball romance

Banner is a strong leading female character. The story line will have you considering your own moral compass. There are twists and turns and a fair amount of angst. The spicy scenes are pretty steamy. Storyline had a nice flow and pace and was easy to follow. It kept me on the edge of my seat. While it is part of a series it can be enjoyed as a stand alone.

The cheating!! A big no for me. I just can't love a book if there's that. Even if it's supposed to be redeemable

The dynamic between Jared and Banner is nothing short of electric. The push-and-pull, the simmering tension, and the undeniable attraction make every page turn with anticipation. Ryan expertly navigates the intricacies of their relationship, transforming what could be a clichéd romance into a nuanced and emotionally resonant love story. This book is a must-read for fans of romance and contemporary fiction alike.