This is why I don’t read romances. They are too beautiful and too real and I love them too much.

I loved everything about this book. From the broken and battered characters to the slight mystery to the love. Everything was perfect.

I’ve never read a football/pop star romance before but I can confidently say I need more.

Please read this one. And make sure your tissues are near when you do.

It Happened On A Sunday is a heart-wrenching, emotional rollercoaster that will restore your faith in the resilience of the human spirit and the redemptive power of love. At its center is Sloane—the enigmatic pop icon dubbed “The Black Widow” by the media, infamous for the tragic deaths of two former boyfriends. She's seen as toxic by the world, but inside, she’s a wounded soul cloaked in emotional armor so thick, lowering it could break her entirely.

Then comes Mateo Sylvester, the NFL’s golden boy quarterback, who sees through her facade and dares to reach the real Sloane—the woman the headlines forgot. But after being shattered by betrayal, can she risk love again?

I felt Sloane’s pain so deeply. She was terrified to reveal her true self, yet Sly made her want to try—to be vulnerable, to choose happiness, even when the public wanted a different version of her. Watching her blossom and reclaim her strength was powerful. She was fierce, bold, and brave, and Sly only made her shine brighter.

Sly, too, carried invisible wounds, projecting confidence while hiding his own hurt. His love for Sloane was instant and intense—he saw her break on stage and fell for her completely. His loyalty, protectiveness, and gentle spirit made him the perfect counterbalance. He knew when to push, when to pause, and his heart was exactly what Sloane needed. Together, they didn’t just fall in love—they healed.

This story is breathtaking. The angst, the emotion, the slow burn of healing—it’s all beautifully captured. The author makes you feel every moment, every tear, every triumph. And that ending? Pure magic. I closed the book with tears in my eyes and the widest smile on my face. It Happened On A Sunday isn’t just a love story—it’s a bold declaration that healing and happiness are worth fighting for, even when the whole world is watching.

I have loved everything Tracy Wolff has written and this book is no exception. It is a sweet and romantic story that will give you all the feels. I found myself kicking my feet in excitement at what was happening. You couldn’t help but root for Sly and Sloane!

I love them so much. Sly is so caring and will do anything to protect those he cares about. While he may take that “job” a little too seriously, he comes and realizes he can’t hold himself responsible for everyone’s actions. But the way he is there for Sloane and helps her come out of her “black widow” persona was perfection. He is the best person Sloane could be with.

My darling Sloane. My heart broke for her with what she had to go through in her life. She is so strong and once she opened herself up to Sly, she realized she doesn’t need to be the black widow. She is so much more than what the media deemed her as. I loved watching her growth and figuring out that she deserves love and that Sly is the person to give her that.

(And yes this will give you Taylor/Travis vibes)

I love when a book gets me all up in the feels- happy, angry, horrified, sad, etc.... so many emotions felt in this book.

Yes, it will remind you of Taylor and Travis but honestly, it wasn't on my mind for the whole book.

Sloane, a famous singer, has the most unfair reputation in the media (well that she DOES lean into) as a Black Widow. She leans into it, rightly so, to protect her heart.
Marcos "Sly" is a quarterback at the top of his game. He finds Sloane when he takes his abuela to get damn and gets to meet her backstage. Then because of a friend, Sloane and Sly start hanging out more.

Sloane isn't the type to give her trust easily after all the pain she went through with previous relationships. I love the moment she starts to feel safe with Sly. He protects her, he's there for her so much... especially when a very scary situation arises and how it is dealt with. There are scenes near the end where I was feeling so tense! My favorites are when Sly and Sloane are just so open with each other.

If you are a fan of rock star romances or football romances, this is for you!

A heartfelt and suspenseful tale that blends emotional depth with page-turning tension. Wolff delivers rich character work and a twist that lingers long after the last page.

Thank you, thank you Tracy Wolff for another incredible book. I will be dreaming about Sly and Sloan for many, many nights to come.

Their love story left me reeling. I was hooked from the first chapter. I couldn't read it fast enough. I had to find out what was going to happen next.

I want to comment on so many things, but don't want to give anything away. I will say, I am a sucker for happy endings and the ending blew me away!

I highly, highly recommend It Happened on a Sunday!

Five stars plus!

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It Happened on a Sunday is everything I love about Tracy Wolff’s writing—intense, emotional, and utterly swoony. From the very first page, I was hooked by Sloane, the so-called “Black Widow” who has been crushed under the weight of the media’s cruel spotlight, and Sly, the NFL’s golden boy who sees the real woman beneath the glitter and armor.

Their first meeting—thanks to his abuela being one of Sloane’s biggest fans—was one of my favorite moments in the book. That family connection only deepened my love for Sly. His bond with his abuela and sisters is so warm and genuine, and it made me even more invested in his story. Honestly, I’m intrigued by the entire Sylvester family and would happily read books about every single one of them.

The romance itself is everything I want in a rockstar/celebrity love story. The gifts Sly sends Sloane? Sweet, thoughtful, and impossible for her to ignore. The dates he plans? Pure magic. Their text conversations while juggling careers—her on tour, him in the middle of the season—felt real and believable, full of yearning and connection. And those grand gestures on both sides had me swooning more than once.

What really made this book sing for me was the way it balanced Sloane’s painful past and the glittering but lonely reality of her career. She’s been through so much, and my heart hurt for her, but I admired her strength and how she’s still standing. Watching her slowly lower her walls with Sly—who has his own scars and shadows—was deeply satisfying. They fit together in a way that makes you root for them with every page.

I also loved the little touches—like the Twisters playing the Lightning from Wolff’s other series and Hunter Browning’s off-page cameo at the end. And Marquis, Sly’s best friend, nearly stole the show with his humor and huge personality (I’d love to see him get a book of his own).

Yes, I had to suspend a little disbelief with some of the football details, but Wolff keeps the focus on Sloane, her music, and her emotional journey. Since I’ve been in my rockstar romance era all year, this was exactly the story I wanted to read.

By the end, I was swooning, kicking my feet, and big mad on Sloane and Sly’s behalf at certain twists. But above all, I was left with a smile on my face and a full heart. It Happened on a Sunday hit every single note for me—a moving, romantic, and beautifully written story about choosing love even when the whole world is watching.

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