Forward Pass

Desiree Holt

Jul 2015 · Game On Book 1 · Lyrical Press

About this ebook

The USA Today bestselling author kicks off her Game On series with a sizzling sports romance featuring “one hot NFL star . . . Hot, Hot, Hot!” (Fresh Fiction).
 
Shay Beckham grew up idolizing her brother’s best friend, star quarterback Joe Reilly. There was no one in their Texas town who had the moves to match Joe on or off the field. Years later, he’s still a player who has what it takes to drive any hot-blooded woman wild. But Shay isn’t a kid with a bad case of hero-worship anymore. She’s grown-up and independent, with her feet on the ground and a serious head on her shoulders. If she could just say the same for Joe. 


It’s been fifteen years, but Joe Reilly hasn’t forgotten the skinny little kid who used to follow him around like a shadow. What he can’t get over is that the skinny shadow has grown into one hell of an incredible woman. One any man in his right mind would kill to get his hands on. And one who seems to be completely immune to him. He knows he and Shay could have something special together. If he could only convince her he’s about more than just the game. 


Praise for Desiree Holt and her fan-favorite novels
 
“Readers can’t help but root for them to fall in love.”—RT Book Reviews
 
“Her novels are about the story: the characters, their motivations, their flaws and back stories and always about human nature. They are also about mature love and respect and very steamy sex.”—Austin American-Statesman

Ratings and reviews

This was a very enjoyable read! Steamy, funny, and charming. I would have liked a little less whining from Shay about Joe's past and a little more info on why Joe changed his ways but overall it was very entertaining. After years of crushing on Joe, Shay now has a chance with him if she can let go of the past and live in the moment but can Joe live up to her expectations?? I would recommend this one.

Forward Pass is a fun twist on first love, second chances and getting even. Desiree Holt wrote an sweetly adorable story. At an early age Shay fell for Joe. He was her ideal guy but he never saw her as anything other than a child. Now Shay has moved on with her life and given up on her childhood fantasy. The only problem? Determined Joe has set his heart on mature, focused, grown-up Shay and likes what he sees. Is it too late? I enjoy reading stories that bring the most unlikely of couples together at the most unexpected times. Forward Pass is a romance that is sweetly written. Received an ARC of Forward Pass for an honest review.

Loved the romance and the steamy scenes but this book was extremely repetitive. Phrases were used two, three times throughout the book. Metaphors and similes galore. But I did enjoy it and loved the characters. Especially the southern charm. Easy read, enjoyable.

About the author

Desiree Holt is the USA Today bestselling author of the Game On! and Vigilance series, as well as many other books and series in the romantic suspense, paranormal and erotic romance genres. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The (London) Daily Mail, The New Delhi Times, The Huffington Post and numerous other national and international publications. Readers can find her on Facebook and Twitter, and visit her at www.desireeholt.com as well as www.desiremeonly.com.