New Release+Review: Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

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March 22, 2018

New Release+Review: Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

LONG SHOT, Kennedy Ryan’s standalone basketball romance, is a deeply emotional, full-length story set in the exciting world of professional basketball. It’s an unexpected journey that takes sports romance out of bounds!

Title: Long Shot (A Standalone Basketball Romance)

Author: Kennedy Ryan

Genre: Basketball Romance

Release: March 22, 2018

Goodreads: http://bit.ly/KennedysLongShot

Blurb:

A FORBIDDEN LOVE SET IN THE EXPLOSIVE WORLD OF THE NBA…

Think you know what it’s like being a baller’s girl?

You don’t.

My fairy tale is upside down.

A happily never after.

I kissed the prince and he turned into a fraud.

I was a fool, and his love – fool’s gold.

Now there’s a new player in the game, August West.

One of the NBA’s brightest stars.

Fine. Forbidden.

He wants me. I want him.

But my past, my fraudulent prince, just won’t let me go.

*Author’s Note: There are aspects of this story that may be sensitive for some readers.

Shelly’s Review:

Intense.

Heartbreaking.

Empowering.

This was an intense read that had my heart clenching and I wasn’t sure how I was going to be able to finish this story. On the outside looking in Iris “had it all’ but all that glitters isn’t gold. We had several tense moments in this story and at times it FELT SO REAL. I felt the terror right along with Iris. Then we have August who is the right guy but the timing is wrong. As time goes on these two are reconnected and I really liked the slow burn and build up. Especially after everything Iris has gone through in her prior relationship. I know my review may be vague but I really don’t want to give anything away. This is a story that you need to go in blind like I did and just ride the waves and feel the feels.

This book was NOT what I expected in the least! I’ve never read anything by Kennedy Ryan and her words sucked me in from the first page. I also loved how realistic and relatable this story was and how accurate someone in this situation can be treated. Kennedy Ryan hit the nail on the head with this story. I’m also picky about my sports romance novels and this had the perfect blend of both in this story. After reading this book I will definitely be bumping up Flow, Grip and Still that have been sitting on my kindle patiently waiting for me to read them!

4 Book Corner Stars

Beth’s Review:

“You’d be center. I’d play you at the five”.

Two strangers who have an undeniable connection. But their time wasn’t meant to be. Their story is put on hold when the time was right. Walking away was such sorrow when the heart wanted them to stay together. Happiness was years in the making for Iris and August. With tears, pain, struggle, passion and love, it’s finally their time for their shot at love.

August West, a soon-to-be NBA player meets the woman of his dreams while watching a basketball game on TV. A woman after his own heart who loves basketball. A few hours sitting at the bar, he felt like this woman was his other half. But you can’t get what you want when she belongs to another guy. And not just any guy, his arch nemesis and rival on the court.

Iris Dupree was a soon to be graduate with a sports marketing degree. When she met August West, everything she thought she knew, was wrong. She shouldn’t have feelings for him when she had a long time boyfriend. Iris knew she didn’t love Caleb any longer. With her hands tied and circumstances that held her captive, she had to fine the right opportunity to leave her abusive boyfriend.

Long Shot was a phenomenal read. It’s not just a love story, it was so much more. It’s heart and passion. Becoming a stronger person and shows strength to overcome the pain, which I totally admire and respect. The story line and depth of these two characters rocked me to my core. It definitely a must read!!

5 Book Corner Stars

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Author Bio:

Kennedy Ryan is a Southern girl gone Southern California. A Top 100 Amazon Bestseller, Kennedy writes romance about remarkable women who thrive even in tough times, the love they find, and the men who cherish them.

She is a wife to her lifetime lover and mother to an extraordinary son. She has always leveraged her journalism background to write for charity and non-profit organizations, but enjoys writing to raise Autism awareness most. A contributor for Modern Mom Magazine, Kennedy’s writings have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, USA Today and many others. The founder and executive director of a foundation serving Georgia families living with Autism, she has appeared on Headline News, Montel Williams, NPR and other media outlets as a voice for families living with autism.

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Shelly