𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁:

This audiobook was great, the accent of Hardy was down right delicious. I don’t read a lot of soccer romance so it was fun to branch out a bit. Story definitely had some heavier undertones but I always enjoy a book with depth. I loved the message about it’s ok that dreams change but you never give up you keep working and hoping.

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:

Whitney was a foster child who found a home in the local soccer club, it gave her a purpose and saved her. However an injury stole her chance at playing in college and her hopes of more. So Whitney poured her heart and soul into coaching, when her mentor passed her left her the club and that became her life. She now gives the kids in her community the lifeline once needed.

Hardy is a bad boy soccer player with an image problem so his publicist is making him do PR helping kids at a local soccer club. The last thing he expected was to run into a spirited, stubborn, talented and gorgeous woman. Now he just has to convince her, he’s worth taking a chance on.

When two works collide and you’re forced to face the hard things the possibilities become endless aslong as you’re in it together.

𝙁𝙖𝙫 𝙌𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚𝒔:

“You challenge me. You’re gorgeous. You’re intelligent and sassy. I’m drawn to you in a way I don’t even understand, and fuck if I don’t want you again. What that means, who the hell knows, but isn’t that the fun part?”

“You are my fucking world. I can’t wait to dream even bigger with you.”

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* Star Soccer Player
* She Owns/Runs Soccer Club
* Good Girl vs Bad Boy
* He Falls First & Hard
* Forced Proximity
* Lots of Banter
* Foster Child Rep
* Dual POV w/ Spice

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This was fantastic. I really enjoyed it and couldn’t stop listening. I was hooked from the first minute! The narration was wonderful. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this audiobook.

Cute sports enemy to lovers read. There's the perfect balance of angst and spice. The mmc I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. comes off as arrogant and it does seem possible for him to redeem himself. The fmc doesn't hesitate to call him on his crap but eventually figures out his arrogance is just a facade. I enjoyed watching the MCs figure out their feelings and open themselves up to love.

Gary Furlong and Samantha Brentmoor were the perfect narrators to give life to this I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I received an ALC from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Whitney and Hardy are enemies to lovers done in the best way. It’s one of my favorite tropes and this one delivers on all the pieces you come to expect from it - tension, banter, angst and glimmers of true feelings that lead to some incredible spice.

Hardy is in Miami to clean up his image and when another PR nightmare hits, he goes to the local soccer academy to help out. But he leaves before he gets out of the car - disappointing everyone, including the owner, Whitney. Their next meeting doesn’t go any better. But a lost bet means that Hardy has to spend the next month at the academy with the stunning woman. Their connection is palpable but both are hesitant to trust it - as Hardy’s contract is set to expire, will love be enough to stay?

Tropes:
⚽️Soccer Star
💜Good Girl/Bad Boy
🧲Opposites Attract
❌Enemies to Lovers
🤒Caretaking
🌶️Spice

The chemistry between Hardy and Whitney once they acknowledged their attraction was explosive, even before they had some great banter. They are cautious to relationships from past history but when Hardy finally gets his act together it is beautiful to see.

Soccer and spice?? SOLD! No but really this book was good but I found myself spacing out periodically. I'm not sure if it was the writing that didn't catch me like I'd hoped for. I will say that the times I was in it I was IN and loving it. Overall I'd definitely give it another shot and will make sure that I'm actually paying attention this time around.

I LOVE K. Bromberg’s writing style, so her books are an automatic buy for me. I ATE THIS UP. The audiobook was a blast to listen to as well.

A soccer coach and a famous player who start off on the wrong foot? That premise definitely intrigued me. The early banter between them was enjoyable, especially because I liked Whitney’s strong and determined personality. Hardy, on the other hand, was a bit harder for me to warm up to. While his past explains some of his behavior, I personally found it difficult to fully connect with him.
That said, there were still moments where his care for Whitney came through, and I appreciated those glimpses of vulnerability. Their relationship had its ups and downs, with quite a bit of back and forth, which made the chemistry feel a little inconsistent at times.
Overall, I think this story had a lot of potential. With a bit more development in the character dynamics, it could have been even more compelling. Still, fans of opposites-attract or redemption arcs might find something to enjoy here.

Give me a soccer star and spicy romance and I am all in! I loved this one so much!

It was such a fun mix of emotional, heavy content mixed with lighthearted banter and swoony romance- seriously it had it all. Plus it also gave us an audiobook with dual narration featuring the goat, Samantha Brentmoor and our MMC is British so like, what else do you really need in an audiobook?!

The way Hardy fell hard and fast for our girl Whitney was adorable and so wholesome- the whole reformed bad boy really worked for him. And don't even get em started on the way he cares for her when she gets sick *swoony* this man is flawless.

I really enjoyed this one!

This was so cute!! OMG.

This was my first book by this K. Bromberg, and it will not be my last! The story, the characters, the emotion?! All of it, PERFECTION. Hardy was such a sweethearted grump. The love he has to share for Whit is perfect, and it was so sweet watching it play out the way that it did. I love these two together.

I really enjoyed Lucky Shot! I’m always a sucker for the “asshole with a heart” type or the guy who fights the feelings but can’t help falling for her anyway! The banter was so good, full of chemistry and just the right amount of bite to keep me hooked. I think them giving each other hell is what had sucked in!
The audiobook made it even better! I’m a huge Samantha Brentmoor fan! If she narrates it, I’m in! She was fantastic as always. This was my first time listening to Gary Furlong, and I was seriously impressed. His delivery was spot on and matched the energy of the story perfectly. The accent was a cherry on top!

This book was so good, the chemistry between Whitney and Hardy is off the charts. Hardy, a British soccer star with a bad boy image, needs a PR makeover, which lands him at Whitney’s soccer club for underprivileged kids. He’s cocky and infuriating, but their sharp banter and sizzling tension make for an irresistible romance. As they let their guards down, past wounds surface, and they’re forced to face hard choices about their future. Samantha Brentmoor and Gary Furlong bring Whitney and Hardy to life with an incredible performance, their chemistry and emotional range are spot on as the relationship evolves. Definitely add this one to your TBR!

This was a cute romance with some angst and trauma built in. The main male character is a british futbol star who lives the fast life until it catches up to him and requires a bit of image repair. the main female character has had nothing but loss and disappointment for much of her life.

When pushed together, Hardy and "Lucky Shot" have to decide if their pasts are going to determine their future or will they both step outside their comfort zone and acknowledge the spark that is obviously there.

Thank you to K. Bromberg and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Select, and K. Bromberg for the chance to listen to this ALC of Lucky Shot! As a huge fan of Samantha Brentmoor, I couldn’t hit play fast enough, and she absolutely delivered. Her voice brings so much personality, sass, and vulnerability to her characters, and she was the perfect match for this feisty, emotional romance. (And Gary Furlong? Total bonus, his accent and delivery were chef’s kiss.)

This story has all the makings of a great rom-com: a spicy bad boy/good girl dynamic, delicious tension, forced proximity, and just enough emotional depth to tug at your heartstrings. Alexander Hardy is exactly the kind of arrogant, sexy soccer star you love to hate… until you start falling for him right along with the main character. Their banter was sharp, their chemistry undeniable, and the slow-burn payoff? Worth it.

The bet premise worked well to push the plot forward, and the soccer academy setting gave the story extra warmth and purpose. I really appreciated how both characters grew over time, not just as a couple, but individually too.

It didn’t get a full 5 stars from me only because a few parts felt a bit rushed, but honestly, that didn’t stop me from enjoying the ride.

If you love redemption arcs, witty banter, steamy tension, and heartwarming side characters (the kids were adorable!), this is definitely worth a listen. 💕⚽🎧

⚽Book Review⚽

4⭐ 3🌶️

I don't normally read soccer stories because I'm not much of a fan of the game. However, I am super glad I picked up the ALC of this book. It was emotional, angsty, funny and an all-round great read. It was obvious that not only did this author know about soccer, but that they knew the elements of a great romance book too.
The character development was fantastic. The spice scenes were light but enough to get the emotion from the scene. The narrators did a wonderful job of portraying the emotion and the accents were fabulous. An all round great sports romance listen!

Big thanks to NetGalley and K Bromberg for a copy of this ALC. This is my honest opinion.

I really wanted to love this one but unfortunately it just didn't work for me. Hardy was such a jerk and just plain mean and I could not get past it. It was too much. I didn't feel the connection between them so I was not able to continue with this one. I had to DNF.

Thank you so much to K. Bromberg and Dreamscape Select | JKB Publishing, LLC for the Audiobook ALC. I love K. Bromberg's books and this one is no different. This was a quick, fun, and spicy listen. The Narrators were perfect! I loved that this was a dual POV. I can't wait to see what K. Bromberg has in store for us next!

This was a surprise treat! This was my first K. Bromberg book and I will definitely be picking up more from her. I enjoyed the backstory and growth of these two characters a lot. The banter between the MCs was great. They drove each other crazy in the best way and the chemistry was there! The way he cared for her and went out of his way to make sure everything was handled with the soccer program made me squeal. I love a good "only soft for her" MMC and this delivered!

I love Samantha Brentmoor and this was no exception. She is such a great narrator, and one of only a few that doesn't make me cringe when hearing them voice the male POV, ha! The male narrator, Gary Furlong, was new to me but the accent was PERFECTION. He could read my grocery list and I would be just fine! I want more like this!

This was a fun, spicy listen with all the sports romance goodness you'd expect—enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and lots of soccer. I’m not usually a fan of the “rich guy showers poor girl with gifts” trope, but Hardy earns it by putting in the work too, not just throwing money around. His growth throughout the book was satisfying to watch. Both narrators did a great job bringing the tension (and heat) to life. Solid pick if you’re in the mood for something steamy with a sporty twist.

Samantha Brentmoor and Gary Furlong!!! Like seriously there is really not much more to say with these two as narrators!! Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for letting me listen to this Audiobook! But ok I will say that this being my first book I listened/read by this author and it blew me away! Like literally blew me away! The Way Whitney broke me and Hardy put me back together was not expected that's for sure!! So yes for me this was a 5-star listen!! Now to find a signed copy to purchase to keep as a trophy!