This was a different (in a good way) kind of story. Aston had dreams and was willing to do (almost) anything to achieve them. Evan had a reputation and goal he wanted to protect as well. I loved their history and how they came back together in the present. Their backstory enhanced the present day so much that it was just a fabulous story!

Quite an interesting story after #Moonstruck, I actually liked this one even more! Nothing like a good enemies-to-lovers romance, and we get that with Evan and Ashton. They're brought back together due to Evan's off-field image, and once they're back in the same orbit, the tension between them is palpable, almost tangible. Over the course of the book truths come out for both characters and I couldn't wait to see how everything would turn out for these two.

This is my first time reading this author! I found this to be a very light and quick read. It was very enjoyable!

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

I loved the previous book #Moonstruck, so when I saw this one available to read and review on NetGalley I requested it and crossed my fingers. When I got the email that I was approved I did my I-got-approved-to-read-a-book happy dance. Yes, there is such a thing and I know several of you have one too. #youknowyoudo

What would you do to get closer to having your dream job? How far would you go? What line(s) are you willing to cross, if any? Ashton Bailey finds herself having to contemplate these kinds of questions when her boss wants to prove quarterback Evan Dawson can't be as wholesome as he portrays himself to be. Ashton is the girl for the job since Evan broke her heart in high school (of course he didn't have a clue) she wants revenge. #hellhathnofurylikeawomanscorned. And that's how the story begins.

I could feel the sparks between Ashton and Evan as I read. I loved when they really opened up to each other and Ashton found out who was really behind her massive humiliation in high school. And what can I say about those super swoony kisses? #holymoly I was surprised when I found out why Ashton's boss really wanted to ruin Evan "Awesome" Dawson, but you'll get no spoilers from me.

I love Sariah Wilson's humor in her books. All the laugh out loud comments and moments that have me highlighting constantly. The characters are real--they have foot-in-mouth moments like regular people. You know when you just want to hide behind something or have the floor open up and swallow you right then and there.

Thanks to Montlake Romance and NetGalley for letting me read and review this book.

An old grudge and a sexy athlete....how could this story possibly go wrong? I'm glad to say it didn't! The heat between the two main characters in this book was intense and you know what they say about the thin line between love and hate! Sariah Wilson is a new author for me and I see a beautiful future for us! Read Awestruck. You won`t be disappointed.

So much fun!

I always forget how much I like Sariah Wilson's books when I'm not reading them--OMG, she really knows how to write! This one had me swooning almost as much as it did snickering, and clutching at my chest in despair more than once.

Ashton and Evan's story was simply wonderful. I loved that he was her unrequited love from high school--they'd been friends, but he actually ran with her older sister's crowd and was five years older--and that he wasn't really as evil as she'd been thinking he was for ten years. (I knew he wasn't! But for the story's sake I was glad she hadn't listened to him when he'd tried to explain before. Because, the story was so good. I don't know if I mentioned that before. Plus, I *may* have been known to hold a grudge or two in my time as well, so I totally got her motivation there.)

It was pretty clear from the start that Ashton's hatred of Evan wasn't going to last--I mean, seriously, the guy was amazing. And clearly absolutely gone on Ashton. But she messes up big time--and even while I was despairing at what she was doing, I still absolutely got why she was doing it--and (eventually, after a kick in the pants from all the women in her family--who oh my God I loved them all so much) tries to make things right again, and OMG. I just don't have words for what happens next. You. Must. Read. This. One.

Did I mention it was SO GOOD?

Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Another great book in this series. These books are really quick to get through and very entertaining.

It's always interesting to pick up a book in the middle of a series when you haven't read any of the books before it and Sariah Wilson is a new to me author but the blurb had me wanting to read #Awestruck so I took a chance. This book can absolutely be read as a stand a lone and I had no trouble getting into the story. Evan and Ashton have a great chemistry and a really enjoyable story-line that kept the interest flowing and the pages turning. I'm looking forward to going back and reading the other books in the series and more by Sariah Wilson.

This book was definitely not what I was expecting from the cover. I thought it would be a hot and steamy romance, but it was not. It was sweet...and I loved it.

Evan was absolutely dreamy and to even associate virginity with a grown man was a novelty, but a good one. I appreciated that he was not ashamed of who he was in being celibate. Also his interest in Ashton was endearing.

This is my first book by Sariah Wilson, but I want to explore the rest of the series.

Trying to prove the rumours that hot football player Evan Dawson is still a virgin seems like an impossible task. Ashton is an intern at the Portland branch of the International Sports and Entertainment network, whose dream is to become a caller for games, but she has to earn her way there. She is given this task by her boss who has a grudge against Evan and who wants expose him. Ashton has her own history with Evan as she had a major crush on him in high school which caused her to be the brunt of jokes an bullying and she has never forgiven him.
When they meet at a party Evan is instantly attracted to her and Ashton finds her feelings for him returning but she is determined to push them aside and carry on with her task. Evan is devastated when he finds out how he hurt her in the past and asks for her forgiveness which shes is determined not to give.

Although the story involved some serious issues it was also a fun romp as Ashton does her best not to fall in love with Evan again, while Evan himself is falling hard. In the background is the "evil editor" who is putting the pressure on Ashton to expose Evan.

I had to smile at the lengths Evan went to to gain Ashtons affection even staying "engaged" to her after a misunderstanding. He was such a romantic, how could she deny him. A really enjoyable read as were the other books in the series.

Be still my heart! Sariah Wilson has a knack for bringing hot, swoon-worthy romances to life!

This installment of the #Lovestruck series is all about a professional football player, Evan Dawson, and the girl from high school with a broken heart. Ashton is after revenge, and a coveted job, and will do anything to achieve both. But the real heart-tuggers are the personal realizations that occur along the way.

I'm not a huge football fan, but Awesome Dawson, the Jacks, and the Forest just might change my mind. I love the bond that forms between Evan and Ashton through their individual and collective love of sports. And can I just say? The supporting cast of characters were perfect!

I absolutely swooned over the vivacious and unconstrained sparks that zipped between these characters and although they each had a reason to continue on with their mistaken engagement, there was no deny the deep attraction. The witty banter was hilarious and the icing on this scrumptious cake.

If you want to take a plunge into a hilarious laugh-out-loud swoony romance, grab yourself a copy of this one!

Content: mild-moderate romance (passionate kissing, talk of waiting for marriage; innuendo)

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Not to sound cheesy but I was awestruck reading the love story between Evan and Ashton. There’s not a moment I wanted to put this down. It was just fantabulous.

Ashton took an internship hoping to land her dream job. An opportunity arose that collided with her past which gave her an edge closer to securing what she wants. The problem is, she’d have to cross paths with the first guy who broke her heart, Evan Dawson.

Seeing this opportunity to get revenge on this heart breaker, she finds that her assignment isn’t that easy. Revelations of the past change everything I the present and Ashton finds her heart and mind in conflict as she begins to be less angry and more smitten.

Awestruck, part of the Lovestruck series can be read alone. I don’t think you need to back read but considering this was fun you might as well check out the others. It’s funny because what I thought initially would be a cliche thing turned out to be much more interesting and fun. Loved the chemistry between the characters. The evolution of their relationship kept us hanging on their every word. Never a dull moment. Looking forward to the next. Go check it out.

Sariah Wilson has her characters flawlessly oscillate between sexy and charming in a way only she can write it and it’s pure sports rom-com magic. Bring on more books as I can’t wait to get my hands on them. Absolutely recommend

I just reviewed #Awestruck by Sariah Wilson. #Awestruck #NetGalley

Sariah Wilson does it again. I immediately get sucked in to her books and don't come up for air until I'm finished. I love the little twists she adds to all her stories. I loved this one and will read everything she writes. She is my go to author between the intense psychological thrillers I also love.
This author always leaves me smiling and feeling good. Thank you!

I like this second chance sports romance. My only complaint is I really wish I had Evans point of view. While I was reading I just kept thinking to myself it would be so much better if I knew what he was thinking. I love sariah's #series but need the males pov. Would totally rate it five stars if I had Evans point of view. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This my first time that I read from this author and I was impressed by this story. I just love the story line and how it kept me wanting to read more. This is a must read!

Another “awesome” book!!! (Sorry, couldn’t help myself!) ;)
What a fun book to start off my 2019. I love the first two books in the series so much and couldn’t wait to read this one as well. It did not disappoint. Even though I’m not a sports fan, I loved being transported into the NFL world...especially the NFL wives/girlfriends world.
Evan was everything you want in a hero and Ashton was very relatable and I enjoyed her inner monologue. I usually don’t like books where the girl has a grudge, but this one was different. She was still fun(ny) and I really liked her family, especially her sisters.
Also, there were so many lines that had me laughing and writing down because they were so funny.
Anyway, this is a definite must read, especially if you’ve read her first two books in this series. If you haven’t, you can read this one and then read the other ones. They don’t have to be in order and are all soo fun!

4.5*

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Sariah Wilson is a go to author for me, especially this series. I've read all three and have enjoyed them. Each time she announces a new book in this series, I get pretty excited! These are full of fun moments, laugh out loud moments, cringe worthy moments (because of something the characters do of course, those open mouth, insert foot moments that we all know about and have probably experienced too many times), very swoony moments, and moments of happy and contented sighs.

I will say that my favorite of the three books is, #Moonstruck. But this one didn't disappoint in the story and the journey of these characters navigating life and their history together as well as their many moments of interaction.

I really don't want to give away anything. But one thing I will say that might make some readers unsure about this book is that Ashton's boss wants to ruin Evan. She wants to prove that his pure and good persona is all a front and not real. So she sends Ashton in to prove that he isn't a virgin. That could make it seem like it's not a book many would want to read. I myself wasn't 100% sure what I was going to think about it since it starts off with that. It took me a couple chapters to completely decide but once I realized the type of characters Ashton and Evan were I couldn't help but cheer for them and continue reading.

No more spoilers, except to say that there are several football game scenes and I loved them...a lot! Oh, heavens I was laughing out loud during the first one. Sariah Wilson definitely knows how to write some great comedy as well as some sweet and swoony love stories. There's some history between Ashton and Evan and pain, but I was definitely cheering very strongly for Evan to get in there and fix it all. He is pretty Awesome, "Evan 'Awesome' Dawson". Hee Hee! You'll understand when you read it.

Content: Clean. But I would recommend for older readers. There are some mild innuendos throughout. A couple kissing scenes, one more of a make out scene than the others but nothing further. The characters talk about promising to wait for marriage to have sex. If you're wondering and want more detailed info for content you're welcome to private message me and I'm happy to answer any questions. I'm pretty conservative in what I read.

I received a copy from the publisher, Montlake Romance, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

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Sariah Wilson is a fabulous writer. Her characters are well-developed and easy to get to know. Even though I prefer a helping of spice with my romance, this clean love story kept me engaged from beginning to end. Although it is difficult to ascertain that an extremely successful pro football player could be a virgin at almost thirty years old in this day and age, Ms. Wilson makes it work. #Awestruck is the third book from the #Lovestruck series and it can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Ashton Bailey loves professional football and is an avid fan of her local pro team. One day she hopes to call the games, but first she has to pay her dues as she works her way up the sportscaster ladder. She presently works for an ESPN like station as an unpaid intern, and hopes to get a full-time job with them when her internship is completed. Unfortunately, her boss is a real psycho and wants her to expose one of the NFL's greatest quarterbacks, Evan Dawson. Evan inadvertently hurt and humiliated Ashton way back when, so naturally Ashton is on board with her boss's request. As Ashton tries to get the story, she and Evan develop feelings for each other and fall in love.

This story is well-written and the characters are well-defined. I formed an immediate connection with both Ashton and Evan, in addition to the secondary characters. Their feelings for each other developed at a wonderful pace and their time together was quite seductive. In addition, Ashton's young niece had some hilarious moments. Overall, this is an entertaining novel that should be added to your TBR list.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

I loved the other 2 books in this series. Really loved them. But this one was a little… Off. I didn’t believe Ashton’s and Evans relationship as much. It felt forced in places, and there was less chemistry.

I liked Ashton and Evan. They were great characters, a little whiny on Ashton’s side but I was able to look past it. They were both well developed characters, and seeing Ashton forgive Evan for their history was a good way to go.

I would have loved to have had Evan's POV though. In the other 2 books, we had the POV of the characters who were saving themselves but this time we didn’t. I would have loved to have known how Evan dealt with the temptations from a man’s view on it. I’m glad that Ashton didn’t obsess over how she felt about sex and everything, I think that would have been an awful move for this book.

Ashton and Evan’s history was dreadful, but from the reviews I read I was expecting a lot worse than what we got. I’m glad it wasn’t as bad as what everyone has made out though. I can look past Evan’s mistakes and really like him as the grown man that he actually is.

This is another well written book from Sariah Wilson. I just wish the chemistry was as intense as the previous couples. I read these books for the clean romance, and the intense chemistry between the characters but this book just didn’t quite have it for me.