✨✨✨ NetGalley ALC ✨✨✨

Tropes:
Soccer romance
Enemies to 🖤
Opposites attract
A+ banter
He falls first and hard
Bad boy x good girl
British MMC

5⭐️
3🌶️

🎧 Narrators:
Samantha Brentmoor and Gary Furlong

I loved every minute of this book. All of the feelings (the hard ones that are are result of their pasts, the yearning, the spicy ones) were SO good. I definitely wasn't sure about Hardy at first—he was juuuust on that line of possibly too assholey for me, but I absolutely adored him by the end. The narration definitely added to the experience, too—both narrators did an absolutely phenomenal job.
This was my first K. Bromberg book but I will definitely be reading more!

I was totally consumed by this breathtaking, emotional, and sizzling romance! Alexander Hardy is an arrogant soccer superstar from England who now plays with the Miami Mayhem. After an unfortunate incident, he is in need of a pr makeover. He is assigned to help out at a kids soccer club but he is so angry he doesn't show. Whitney is smart and independent, and works hard everyday to help underprivileged kids feel seen and safe. She had a bright future playing soccer, until an injury took it all away. Now she struggles to keep her club afloat. She was so excited for Hardy to help with the kids and was heartbroken when he didn't show, disappointing the kids. She has lived a life a broken promises so she wasn't going to let Hardy do that again to her kids. When she sees Hardy again, she surprises him by not falling for his easy charm. She challenges him and he wants to prove he is more than his reputation. As they spend time together, he starts to respect Whitney and her coaching, and she sees there is a kind, caring, and generous man under the arrogant facade. Soon the sparks fly and the tension between them is electric. Hardy also bonds with the kids as they help him remember why he loves the game so much. But as his time in the states is coming to an end, will they fight for each other or will they both suffer from more broken promises? I was completely captivated by these beautifully written characters, who were perfectly flawed, and their moving story that is filled with so much emotion and love, that I couldn't put it down. Alexander and Whitney were so wonderful together, supporting each other, and helping each other heal and grow, and their lively banter and the push/pull between them made their chemistry explosive! Alexander and Whitney's poignant story isn’t easy but it is so worth the journey.
Gary Furlong and Samantha Brentmoor's narration was fantastic. They really captured every nuance of these characters. Their depth of emotion, and delivery created a realism that was completely captivating, and I was totally mesmerized by their performance.
This is a beautiful, amazing, emotional, and swoony love story that took my breath away and stole my heart as it held me captive until the very last word and beyond!

I really enjoyed this audio book, it was a bit slow to start but I couldn’t stop reading after those first few chapters.

The narrators were excellent and loved them! They were the perfect pick.

The story was believable and I believe they handled the ptsd and storyline well.

This was pretty good! Samantha Brentmoor and Gary Furlong were fabulous narrators that brought this spicy enemies to lovers to life. I enjoyed their portrayal, and I especially enjoyed Hardy and Whitney’s push and pull. They’re constantly arguing, and that brought quite the explosion of chemistry. It felt a lot like her last series I read, despite being soccer instead of F1, but I still enjoyed the story and narration!

5 ⭐ 3 🌶️ 5 🎧

Soccer romances are so underrated, and Lucky Shot is exhibit 2 (Kulti being my forever favorite lol).

I absolutely adored this good girl, bad boy soccer romance. Hardy and Whitney were freaking perfect; their back stories were heartbreaking, their banter was epic, and the spice was divine. I seriously couldn't get enough of them and loved watching them fall in love.

The found family themes are so strong in this one too, and as one of my favorite tropes, it had my heart warming something fierce. These kids Whitney is going to bat for on the daily were so special and incredibly lucky to have her on their side. I really enjoyed watching Hardy fall in love with them too.

The audio was perfect. Samantha Brentmoor was incredible and Gary Furlong was fantastic as well. I absolutely loved this listen. Thank you so much to Dreamscape Select for this advanced listen.

Thank you NetGalley and audible audio for the audio ARC

3 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

🎧 AUDIO REVIEW 🎧

This was my first book by this author and I did enjoy it. The audio was good. The narrators did great both the male and female one. It flowed nicely and it was a good listen

The story it’s self I did like I am sucker for sports romance. I loved the emotional aspects in the books. But I did not like Alexander Hardy the MMC he was an asshole and minds redeemed himself but still nope lol. Besides that it’s a cute romance read with some spice thrown in.

super fun and emotional read

The read that makes you feel like dreams can come true. Hardy would do anything for his Lucky Shot and She’s every dream he ever imagined the hate to love, the banter was top tier and the spice did not leave any crumbs.

⚽️ soccer romance
⚽️ good girl x bad boy
⚽️ forced proximity
⚽️ British MMC
⚽️ pro player x local coach
⚽️ grand gesture
⚽️ banter

Alexander Hardy is the bad boy pro soccer player. To improve his reputation after some bad press team management has him volunteer at a local academy for underprivileged kids.

Hardy can't help but start off on the wrong foot with the academy owner and coach, Whitney. He uses his dirty mouth, charming accent, and shameless flirting. But it's his efforts to show up day after day to mentor the kids who idolize him to begin to win over Whitney.

Because of Whitney's past, it's difficult for her to get close to others for fear of them leaving.

Dual narration by Samantha Brentmoor & Gary Furlong. Gary's was perfect to portray the arrogant Hardy. Samantha was great as Whitney and did an amazing job portraying Hardy's British accent.

I received this audiobook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I thought the narrators did a great job. It was done in dual narration style which I’m a fan of. Samantha Brentwood read Whitney’s chapters- she is one of my favorite female narrators and delivered another great performance. The male narrator switched seamlessly from a British accent to an American one.
I was so put off by Hardy at the beginning and was a bit concerned that I wasn’t going to be able to get over my initial dislike of him. But I totally did and I think the main reason for that is his willingness to learn and do better when he knows better. He also falls first which is a microtrope that I enjoy. Whitney is the epitome of a character who has been hurt and disappointed so many times but just keeps going. Her grit, determination, and no nonsense attitude were a great match for Hardy- he needed to be put in his place and to have his eyes opened. I didn’t expect to get emotional but there were a few times I teared up. Hardy shows up and keeps showing up for Whitney which spoke to his emotional intelligence concerning her traumas. He had his own trauma and it was something that strengthened their bond and understanding of one another.

Soccer
Forced proximity
British Hero
Bad boy x Good Girl
Spicy 🥵

Dual Narration - Gary Furlong & Samantha Brentmoor
Fabulous narration! I absolutely love Samantha!!

Not going to lie the pretty cover is what drew me to this book and then I saw the narrators and had to listen!

I truly fell in love with these characters. Whitney is a hard working former foster kid who found a sport and a roll model in a man who ultimately saved her as a child. Hardy grew up with money and privilege but with a mom who chose his step dad over him. These two have lived two completely different lives but have found something in each other that they desperately needed.

This is sweet and spicy, witty banter and oh so swoon worthy. I loved Hardy! I would definitely recommend this audiobook!

4.5 rounded to 5 stars

I'm a huge fan of Kristy Bromberg's and when I read the blurb about Lucky Shot, it immediately made me think of Lennox and Rush from Hard to Hold and knew I had to read it. I was so excited that we had cameos from both in this book. <i>Side note: If you haven't read the Play Hard series, please go back and read those because they seriously do not get enough love on TT. </i>

⚽ Sports romance
🌶️ Spicy (the pitch?!?! 🥵 IYKYK)
⛓️‍💥 Broken MCs who heal each other

Lucky Shot is about Hardy (Alexander) who's a bad boy soccer super star in need of a rehabbed reputation so he's sent to help underprivileged kids at a soccer academy that happens to be owned by Whitney. After blowing them off, Hardy ends up committing to help out at the soccer academy for a month and while Whitney and him loathe each other and butt heads non-stop, their undeniable chemistry gets the best of them. I will be honest and say that I was 100% sure I was gonna hate Hardy the entire book. I spent a good portion of the book hating that dude but he for sure turned it around.

Whitney and Hardy grew up completely different (poor girl/rich boy) but they are both a little broken and while in dire need of love (and some therapy), they have spent their lives either avoiding or pushing people away. As they grew closer, Hardy got me on his good side with his acts of service and his support of Whitney. The last 20-25% of the book was my favorite and I'm such a sucker for a sweet epilogue. If you love sports romance, you'll def want to read this.

I was planning to eyeball read this but was lucky enough to get a copy of the audiobook before it releases on 6/25. This was narrated by the wonderful Samantha Brentmoor (I swear, every audiobook I listen to lately is Samantha and I'm not mad about it) and Gary Furlong who did a wonderful job. Only thing that would've made this better was a duet vs dual.

Thank you so much to Dreamscape Select | JKB Publishing, LLC who provided a copy of this audiobook via NetGalley.

Today is release day

Narrated by Gary Furlong & Samantha Brentmoor

This romcom is worth the wait!!

Everyone needs to listen to this one
Thank you to the author and netgalley for this ALC

“Dreams change. Dreams shift. Find a new one and chase it” “If this is what love means then I don’t want to be a part of it ever. I would never believe someone when they’ say those words to me. You can’t trust people who tell you they love you. They mean you are disposable” “ Everything I’ve ever loved has left me. If I love you, you’re are going lo leave too. There are not guarantees in anything, Whitney, none. But part of life is putting yourself out there and trying. It laying your heart in the line and trusting” Whitney and Hardy’s story is raw and tough and steamy and so much more. Two different worlds, two broken souls finding each other and making their dreamed true by building trust and confidence. The audiobook with brilliant Samantha Brentmoor and sexy British accent Gary Furling is amazing.

SWOON! I think I might be even more obsessed with Alexander Hardy in audio! Samantha Brentmoor and Gary Furlong, in dual narration, perform Lucky Shot by K. Bromberg. Once I started listening, I could not stop! Samantha’s silky, expressive voice embodied all of Whitney’s confidence, independence, and deep desires she felt for Hardy and her soccer academy. Plus, her male British growl for Hardy was downright dreamy. Gary’s portrayal of Hardy was a mix of layered asshole mixed with an undeniable passion for soccer and his devotion to Whitney. The chemistry these two narrators created between Whitney and Hardy was explosive right from the start, and gah, I just loved experiencing these two fall for each other in this audiobook!

Alexander Hardy is everything you'd expect from a world-famous soccer star—cocky, charming, scandal-ridden, and used to getting his way. But after a PR disaster, he's forced into damage control: a month of community service at a struggling youth soccer academy. Enter Whitney Barnes—former coach, fiercely independent, and not the least bit impressed by Hardy’s bad boy swagger.
Whitney isn't a pushover. She holds her ground, protects her heart, and fights for her community—making her the perfect foil (and eventual match) for Hardy.

If you're into sports romance with fiery banter, redemption arcs, and emotional healing, Lucky Shot is a solid pick. It blends humor, heat, and heartfelt moments. It’s not breaking new ground story‑wise, but delivers exactly what fans of the trope crave—and executes it well.
Lucky Shot is a win for anyone who loves a redemption romance wrapped in sports and steam. It’s fun, emotional, and impossible not to root for.

An lovely sports-romance with a heartfelt story, lot's of banter and delicious spice.
I was laughing out loud many times and the audiobook performance was great.
I have read a couple of K. Bromberg books, and if you havent, definitely give them a try. Easy to read and easy to enjoy

🎧 Lucky Shot by K. Bromberg 🎧
Audiobook ARC 4.5⭐️
Narrated by Gary Furlong and Samantha Brentmoor

Thank you NetGalley, Dreamscape Select, JKB Publishing, LLC for the audiobook ARC.

This is my first K. Bromberg read and I will definitely read more of her books.

Story: Enjoyed the flashback chapters that give us an insight on how they grew up and why they are how they are now.
FMC: Opening up about herself and trusting people is something she has to work on.
MMC: Sometimes I wanted to go in the book and punch
Hardy lol but he redeemed himself.
Loved the witty banter!

Audio: I loved both their voices but at the beginning of each chapter Samantha's voice sounded like it was far away or muffled.

Tropes:
Dual POV
Sports Romance
Close Proximity
Bad Boy/Good Girl
He takes care of her
He's obsessed with her

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This book was emotional, spicy, filled with lots of wonderful conflict and oh so much fun! A lot of deep stuff for these characters to work through. I was completely caught off guard by how much I loved this book. I listened to this one on audio. Samantha Brentmoor and Gary Furlong really brought this wonderful book to life! Their voices were perfect for Whitney and Hardy.
The writing was top notch. The characters had a lot of great growth. The two couldn’t have been more different but they soon realized they actually had a lot more in common than they thought. Their childhoods were different but similar. Whitney was a tough, strong willed heroine, and I love her for it. The plot was interesting, and I didn’t want to stop listening. I definitely need to read more books by K. Bromberg! I received this book from Dreamscape Select and Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

ALC for Net Galley and Dreamscape Select in exchange for an honest review.

First book by K. Bromberg and I loved it. I do have to admit that I thought this was going to be a hockey romance... I was definitely confused when it was about soccer, but not disappointed. I am a big time Sports Romance lover and Lucky Shot really hit the mark for me.

Whitney had a terrible childhood and used soccer as the only bright spot/escape in her life. Hardy grew up wealthy but unfortunately lost is adoring father at a young age and was all but abandoned by his mother. Although they are on far ends of the spectrum in terms of success there are many parallels about the childhood and being abandoned at a young age.

Hardy's bad boy, tough exterior starts to melt as he realizes that good work that Whitney is doing for her kids. Although Whitney continues to push him away or runs from him; he simply cannot resist her.

This one really tore at my heart strings. Whitney is so absolutely afraid to be loved. I was so frustrated when she just wouldn't let him in. He truly ends up having a heart of gold.

I loved this one from start to finish. I am definitely a fan.