I am so #AWESTRUCK by the talented Sariah Wilson! She takes words and create strong characters, a rich plot and a clean, wholesome romance worthy of the Hallmark channel. It is the story of Ashton, a young woman trying to break in to the field of sports announcing, and Evan, a star NFL quarterback, who knew each other during high school. Without divulging any spoilers, Ashton has reason to hate Evan going back to those school days. Evan has regretted those past events and when they meet again a decade later, he is taken by surprise by the woman standing before him. You will have to read this absolutely lovely novel worthy of 5 stars!

Sariah Wilson does it again! Another amazing, clean romance. I love the character development throughout the book. Made me laugh many times, and even brought a tear to my eyes. ;) I have loved all of Sariah's books and can't wait for the next.

So, so good!

I have really enjoyed this series, it's loads of fun and packed with swoony romance. I didn't even read the synopsis before diving into this one, I can always trust that I'll love whatever Ms Wilson writes and sometimes it's just fun to jump in without knowing what's going to happen.

Ashton and Even have a history together, one that Ashton is not quite ready to forgive or forget. Their past adds a fun element and chemistry to the story. I don't want to give too much away because the doesn't come out until January. But, I will say it was awesome! I couldn't put it down and loved every minute!

It wasn’t really for me. It’s way too tame a romance for me personally. I like a bit more heat, if you don’t then this might be great for you. As there is no heat.

I felt the story whilst really well written was quite juvenile. And it just didn’t sit well with me

I didn’t warm to the characters he didn’t behave well and didn’t do much to redeem himself. She was hard to like in part because if she wanted to punish him she could have just told the truth all over the place she had loads of credibility and networks to do that. But yet she wanted a weird revenge. She was a spoilt narrow character, all the careers on the planet are open to her and she has only one thing in one place that she wants. And of course he is key to it all. Yawn

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I wanted to love this book. It's my first by this author and the blurb drew me into the story and had my attention.

Ashton and Evan have a nasty history in high school, and she never heard his side of the story or allowed him to apologize. So, when her boss at the sports network where she works wants her to complete an expose to catch him not being who he says he is, she is all in.

Evan, you see, is a virgin. And, he is famous for it. It's well known and Ashton is convinced she is going to be able to prove this is a lie.

This is a sweet title, which I was expecting. And, there is nothing in it that is explicit. Which is fine. If there is chemistry, a connection, and obvious attraction with the characters, you don't need the sexscenes or the hot chemistry. Unfortunately, there was not a bit of chemistry, I didn't believe the attraction, and there was no connection between Ashton and Evan.

In order for a romance to work, I have to believe there is passion between the characters. It was completely missing in this story. I do not recommend this title.

I love this series and this book did not disappoint.

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#Awestruck, A #Lovestruck Novel -Book 3, Sariah Wilson

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre: Romance, General Fiction (adult)

Well, both characters here have a heavy backstory. Its left Ashton with a real issue with Evan, determined to get revenge. When I found out what he'd done I was with her all the way, it was a huge chunk of her teens years destroyed, and the effects were still colouring her life. So when her boss wants someone to bring him down she's there.

Evan also had a difficult backstory, which left him with trust issues, and I felt for the boy he was. Still, knowing what had happened between then at school I was predisposed to hate him, yet as good authors do, Sariah shows us a different side of him. I still didn't understand though why he didn't take a different course over the events that had such an impact on Ashton. It may not have been quite as she thought but Evan could still have altered events by doing something instead of sitting back and letting it play out.

Anyway, here we are with Evan being a well known virgin, determined to wait for marriage. It seemed a little weird TBH in this day and age, but I did like his reasons, his determination. Like her boss, Ashton can't believe he's stuck to his resolve though and is determined to find someone to prove he's a liar, that he's not the all round good guy everyone believes.

I did find hanging the story of his ruin hanging onto the celibacy issue a little weak. I can't really believe even if she did succeed that it would adversely affect his career, when he's so good at his job, brings such prestige to the team and the area. When others are involved in drug, sex, drinking scandals would this really have been such a big thing?

I think that and the lack of action on Evan's part when they were teens, along with Ashton's obsession with her career to the point she'll work to bring someone down was why this book didn't feel a real success for me. Its hard for me to like someone who's out to dig dirt on another person, destroy their success, their career, its what current media does all the while and I hate it.
It's a well written story but I didn't find the plots believable, and I had problems liking both characters after the things they did, or didn't, do. I need to get behind characters, to root for the HEA and here I wasn't keen on ether of them, and not really invested in how they ended up. I enjoyed the earlier stories, so hope this was just a blip.

Stars: Three, a well written story but I felt the plot was a little strange in this time, and the characters both had some dislike-able traits.
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This is my 3rd book by Sariah Wilson, and it was amazing ! The Banter and dialogue between Ashton and Evan was probably the best for me ! I really enjoyed how the story develops from friends (in the past) to enemies ( well from Ashton’s point of view ) to friends and then to lovers. I enjoyed how the story came full circle.The ending had me happy yet being sad it was over! This is the perfect book to curl up on a rainy day!


Thank you Netgalley for my ARC

I received a copy of #Awestruck by Sariah Wilson from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was the second novel by Sariah Wilson that I had read (first book was #Starstruck) and I was very pleased that all the fantastic things I liked in her first novel were again present.

First, a fast-moving plot with entertaining dialogue between the characters (primary characters as well as secondary). Next, well developed characters that you wanted to like and empathized with. Her characters are flawed and make mistakes, but you root for them and want them to have a happily ever after. Third, and I can't stress enough, the banter between her characters was great. Hilarious often, at times serious, but always well crafted and never boring.

It was a fun book to curl up by the fire on a cold winter day. I would read future novels by Sariah Wilson without hesitation.

Honestly Sariah is one of those authors that if I see a new release I just get so excited. Lovestruck series has been one of my favorites and Awestruck didn’t disappoint.
The thing I love more is that Ashton fought hard but Evan fought harder with his heart. This book was everything I wanted and more. I’m hoping for another book.

I have fallen in love with this series from Sariah Wilson. #AWESTRUCK, is about a career driven woman who was scorned in high school by a crush, who is now the biggest hottest QB in the NFL. As an intern for a popular sports network, she is tasked with an assignment to tarnish his golden-boy reputation.

The story between Ashton and Evan is a unique one. It kept me craving more and more as I turned the pages. Ashton learns a hard lesson in forgiveness, integrity, standing-up for what is right and how to fight for what you want. The Hero is nothing short of a true gentleman who is trust-worthy and knows what he deserves and what he wants.

Well written, Great character development. Awesome ending! I can't wait to see what Sariah Wilson has in store for us next! #InLove

I've received a ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Mediocre at best. I didn't feel any real connection to the series. It was just meh. I guess another bits the dust.

Fun read! I've never been a big football fan, but this story made want to be one! The two leads had a boatload of chemistry. *fans face* I also liked the twist where it was the man who was waiting until marriage. It was handle in a respectful and realistic way I appreciated. I adored reading the journey of these two overcoming past prejudices and struggles as they start falling for each other.

We meet Ashley who is interning in a news radio I am thinking something like ESPN, she knows that there are not many woman in her field and she is anxious and hungry for this position. Her boss wants a story to put them on the map, she is also a female whose father and grandfather are the owner of this station but want her to prove herself. This boss wants a story proving that quaterback Evan Dawson is a virgin and Ashley sees this as her chance not only in getting recognized but also getting revenge on Evan. Years ago while she was in high school she had a crush on Evan and she thought he felt the same way, she wrote him a letter that he gave to his friends and she was mocked and bullied. While Ashley is working to get the nitty gritty on Evan he seems to be attracted to her and she ends up finding out what she thought all those years ago was not as is. Does the boss reaction seem normal? What will Evan do when he finds out? The story was ok but I didn't think that he would do what he did in the end after ignoring her for so long.

As both a football fan and a huge Sariah Wilson fan, I knew immediately I was going to love Awestruck. Evan is a sexy pro athlete who has a sensitive side and a depth of character that those who only know his public persona wouldn't guess was there. Ashton is a guarded and skeptical woman with a haunted past, trying to prove she's worth more than the naysayers believe. This is a story of redemption, regret, forgiveness and the past coming full circle to create a beautiful future. But most of all, it's a story about loving someone who isn't perfect and embracing them for who they are.
This book has it all. There are laugh out loud funny moments, there are sweet, tender moments. There are some fun twists on the classic romantic tropes of enemies to friends, friends to lovers and even some of my personal favorite guilty pleasure- fake romance becoming real love. The ending left me smiling, both sad to see the story end and completely satisfied at the same time. Definitely another win for Sariah Wilson!

4 stars
another super cute and sweet Sariah Wilson book! I love the #Lovestruck series. A very nice change t the regular love stories you read over and over.

Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book was unexpected. It's not every day you read about a celibate, good looking football player. Ashton is bend on getting revenge on the famous and well liked Evan who she used to know in high school. He had humiliated her when she revealed her feelings for him and this lead to years of childhood bullying from others. Now she works for her dream company and aspires to be an NFL announcer but she has to get the dirt on Evan to get her dream job. One thing leads to another and they are mistakenly thought to be engaged. You can imagine how the rest goes.
As a character, Ashton is sarcastic, ambitious and real. She doesn't give in to Evans charms nor is she quick to forgive him for what happened in the past. Through funny banter and time spent together they get to know each other and gradually fall in love. I liked her as a strong and honest female lead.
I didn't love Evan. Although he was a perfect gentleman and I admired his resolve to wait till he was married to have sex, his personality and comebacks just felt forced and cheesey. He seemed too perfect and his determination not to give in to anything sexual with Ashton took the heat from their connection. Although there was plenty of sexual tension, he just didn't make me feel a lot of anticipation.
Other than that this is a decent, clean romance.

Sariah Wilson's stories have never disappointed me. I read this series in 2 days! While they could be read as stand alone, I've always like to start at the beginning. #Awestruck is a sweet romance about how people can grow and change as they mature, and maybe revenge isn't so sweet....

This was a wonderfully fun and devious book! Once I started reading it, I could not put it down! I loved every minute of it!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

<i>Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake Romance for giving me an ARC of this book. The review below is entirely my own.</i>

I was excited to read this book bec sports romances are one of my favorite tropes and because Sariah Wilson is one of my favorite authors. I really liked this book. I couldn't put it down!

I loved how Evan has chosen to be celibate till marriage. I loved how in this book it's the hero and not the stereotypical heroine. I loved how this topic was dealt with in a simple, straightforward and non-preachy manner.

And although I knew from the start that Ashton and Evan were going to have trouble given how the story unfolds, I really really liked how they work things out.

Lastly, that ending? All. The. Feels.

My only wish is that this book had an epilogue. I would've wanted a peek into how this couple is doing a few years down the road.