Adult Review: Exclusively Yours

 * First in a series * 

When Keri's boss finds out that she used to date the reclusive author Joe Kowalski, she threatens Keri's job in order to get a story. Reluctantly, Keri heads back home to face the man she left to pursue her career.

Joe isn't interested in giving an interview, but he can't help but feel that he and Keri have unfinished business. He creates a bargain where she joins him and his family on their two week camping vacation in exchange for answering questions. But he has limits; his previous love life and his family are off limits.

Keri isn't thrilled at the prospect of spending two weeks gathering information, but she's willing to do just about anything to save her job. But could the two weeks be more than she can handle?

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I loved the Kowalski family, especially all the kids. I loved getting to know their stories and look forward reading more about them in future books. I really liked the issues between Joe's twin sister and Keri - and how they reacted to each other over the two weeks. Lots of grant banter and sexual tension in this one. I like the question about careers vs love and if you really have to choose between them or if you really can have it all. So looking forward to the next book in the series. 

Source: Gifted from my #Otspsecretsister
Cover Thoughts: Cute
Library Recommendation: Great for your public library.

New Adult Review: Under the Lights

 * First book in a new series *

Chase could be having the worst day. His long time girlfriend left him for another man and his business partner took their money and left. Then the phone rings.

Kelly, the daughter of his high school football coach, wants his help fundraising for the team. If they don't raise enough money, there's no team. With nothing left to lose, he gives in to the guilt.

The once golden boy returns home without a plan for his future and no present. As he starts volunteering, he remembers his past and how he felt like a hero winning the state championship. He wants other boys to have that chance.

He wouldn't mind having a chance with Kelly either...

My Thoughts: I really liked this book. It reminded me of Friday Night Lights (set 10 years in the future). 

I felt bad for Chase because he worked hard but his entire life fell apart. I did admire the way he picked himself up - determined to start over and not live in his glory days.

I loved Kelly - how she cared for the kids, how she took her job seriously, and how she gave back to the community.

I really liked meeting the younger players and the former players. They had a lot in common. I liked how the coach shaped a generation of boys becoming men and how he had expectations of them. 

Source: My Library

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Final Thoughts: I can't wait to read more in this series: sports, romance, and witty banter all make me a happy reader.