Rebound

Ali Parker

Jul 2016 · BrixBaxter Publishing

About this ebook

From Best Selling Author, Ali Parker comes another great story from Providence University...
Micah Sanders has dreamed of playing in the NBA his whole life, but sustaining an injury the summer before his senior year means he's going to have to push in way he didn't think possible. He's willing to put in the work and effort to make a full recovery, but life quickly gets in the way as it always does.
Natasha Kelly is the spunky center for the girls' basketball team and could care less about playing a sport her father loves more than life. Her only purpose for spending her time on the court instead of the dance hall is to prove that she's not anything like her mother. When push comes to shove, she's forced to help a new friend get back on his feet, and in the midst of that journey finds herself lost to him.
Do good guys really win or are they just the perfect rebound?
18+ Explicit sexual content, possible foul language and violence.
**HEA - these novels are all within the Pro-U series, but are about different couples at the university and should stand-alone.
basketball, College Sports, Fraternity, Sorority, Lust, Tension, New Adult               

Ratings and reviews

Let me start by saying I am a big fan of the majority of Ali Parker’s book so I hate it when I find a book I just don’t get on with. I’ve read the first two books in this series and while I liked the portrayal of Micah as being the good guy and always being true to himself rather than just a stereotypical jock and of Natasha with her own issues, overall I was disappointed in this book compared to first two. It felt like same story with just a slightly different plot and different characters. Starting with the good points, the book is well written relatively short book and easy to read; it can easily be read in a couple of hours. The dual points of views moved the story along from both characters’ perspectives and give the reader a wider understanding of their personalities. The pace was fairly steady and was needed for the development given Natasha’s issues and even Micah’s personality. It is a drawn out romance and not quite as steamy as the previous books but there is a sweet chemistry between the characters Micah and Natasha. Rebound can be read as a standalone, it is easier to follow along with all characters if you have read the previous books as there continues to be fairly strong interconnecting storylines from book to book about the sub-characters. To those reading and following the series, a word of warning, we are kind of left still with a few cliffhangers regarding sub-characters. What I didn’t like about the book was, as I already mentioned, I didn’t feel it was much different to the first two books with everything going on in the book; the romance, building of the relationship and development of the characters seemed to get lost within the book to me. Also, at the beginning the jumps in terms of timeframes during the first few chapters didn’t feel necessary and possibly could have just been detailed rather than starting that way; it interrupted the flow at the beginning of the book. As the book settled down and continued, it had a much better flow but the first few chapters just seemed odd to me and not containing much information other than the set up, essentially a drawn out prologue. Throughout the book I got a bit confused with lots of new characters cropping up, not just the core group we already knew of. I understand introducing a couple of extras but there seemed a lot in this book compared to the previous books. The final thing I wasn’t keen on was the ending; yes there is a kind of a happy ending but the book just very abruptly stops and ends. I was like, ‘Oh, ok, it’s finished?’. It wasn’t the smoothest or most satisfying of endings for a standalone HEA and I would be disappointed if I paid for a standalone book with this ending. Overall, I would recommend the series but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this as the book to start with as I felt the previous two books did the series much more justice. Hopefully this will be just a one-off in the series for me as I know with series romances, even if they are standalone, not everyone will like every book necessarily. Sorry Ali! *I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

Micah Sanders is the “All American” boy next door. He's the good guy who doesn't drink too much, watches out for his friends and is always there when you need him. He's gorgeous with a geeky vibe, smart, funny, intelligent and a star athlete on his way to the NBA if he sticks to the game plan. This plan is to finish his business degree and hopefully get drafted for the NBA..it sure as hell doesn't include girls....except maybe one...Natasha Kelly. Natasha Kelly is a star basketball player for the Pro-U Girls Basketball team. However, off the court she's stand-offish, abrasive and sassy. She's even closed off with her best friend...as no one can ever know her darkest secret. She may be celibate..but she's not blind...she's noticed Micah...and she's in denial of how much she wants him. But it's fun to read her denials and his rebuttals. Micah isn't in denial. He knows Natasha is the ONE...if she'd ever give him the time of day. As frat house mysteries and a physical injury keep Micah bogged down...he finds he can escape with Natasha. There is no way she doesn't feel the sexual chemistry between them...or doesn't she? As Micah sets off to get Natasha to succumb to her feelings and the connection between them...Natasha's physical walls come down. But will she ever let him in emotionally. Can she learn to trust and let the past go? As Micah is finally ready to put it all on the line for Natasha..will he prove he's the one for her and that the good guys DO get the girl? This is by far one of my favorite series from Ali Parker. She weaves a story that's emotionally and sexually charged that she draws the reader right in. Her strong character development allows the reader to connect with them...you feel their pain, joy and dare I say lust?!?! I also enjoy the fact she weaves in the characters from the first 2 books in the series so you can still see what's going on with them. This has humor,love, lust and a lot of sass that you will not be able to put it down! Bring on Book 4!! I was given an ARC for my honest review

So far, I'm really loving this series. Takes me right back to college days. Rebound is the third book in the Pro-U series and can be read alone. Micah's not your typical college alpha guy. He's one of the good guys; responsible, smart, loyal, treats women with respect. He's an all around great guy and he's had Tasha in his mind for the last three years. Tasha's a pretty private person, she doesn't let too many people get close to her. Painful experiences in her past taught her to guard herself from emotional attachments. It's great to read how both characters help each other get past their personal issues and grow together as a couple. They're both relatable and the storyline is believable. And, of course, it's always great catching up with characters from the previous books. I received an ARC for an honest review.

About the author

Ali Parker is a full-time contemporary romance writer who left a life in Corporate America to try out living a dream. She loves coffee, watching a great movie and hanging out with her hubs. By hanging out, she means making out. Hanging out is for those little creepy elves at Christmas. No tight green stockings for her.

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