So, this started out really good, it was a little bit different take on how a coach might act and the rules he might give, but that was pretty good and grabbed me right from the start. I like that Jess was quick to learn how much Ben really wasn't the right guy, but that she didn't want to ruin Logan's chances at getting where he needed and wanted to be with his life. Especially after she learned about his past and what he was really up against. I totally loved Logan's funny way of making fun of Ben. So many of those little quips had me laughing out loud. And the friendship between Logan and Jess was just perfect, I would love to find a guy to be friends with first, and then see where it went if there was the attraction the two of them had. The mean girl in the story had her own background story that helped to not hate her, mostly, although she still had issues. But you could see where they came from. I also liked the idea of the girls at the party that were there to watch for other girls and make sure they were safe or got help if needed right away. It's such a great idea I hope all colleges come up with something similar. I think this is going to be part of a series, in which case I'm rooting for Logan's roommate, Bash, to get the next book!

"Trust me when I say we will never, ever date. Ever."

I can always count on Sariah Wilson to deliver a swoony romance with humor and this one didn't disappoint. This is Logan's last chance to play football and his new coach has sooo many rules. Break one? You're out! No second chances. Jess, the coach's daughter is so tempted and as his math tutor, they both agree to stay friends--just friends.

Jess hasn't ever been as tempted by a man as she is by Logan, but friends it is. She will not be the reason he's kicked out of school and the football program. But try as they might, the sparks ignite and threaten to rage like an out-of-control forest fire.

I don't think I've ever felt such an underlying passion, much like an impending volcanic eruption, with a "just friends" story. The chemistry is sizzling and had me yearning for that first kiss to happen already. But what I loved the most is that Logan and Jess build a strong and unbreakable friendship, as they strive to keep the rules. I loved the way they put each other first and tried to help each other accomplish their goals, and I especially loved the swoon. This one is definitely another winner!

And just for the record, these characters are the best and I'm hoping that Bash gets a story (hint, hint).

Content: mild+ romance (some innuendo, implied/attempted rape, kissing)

*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given without compensation.*

The Friend Zone was incredibly sweet, Logan and Jess are great characters. A classic will they wont they love story, I would like to find out more about the other characters, they didn't seem to have too much detail or surrounding storylines.

Although I usually do not enjoy new adult romance, I was able to thoroughly enjoy this book. Themes like redemption, honesty, and family dynamics are important components of the book and I think those are what made the book for me, versus the story between the protagonist. I mean, who doesn't love a comeback kid, A fantastic read by M.s Wilson!

I never thought that Sariah Wilson would beat my favorite book she's ever written (#StarStruck) but this is so tied with it. I had to do a reread. If you love love love her this book won't disappoint one bit.

I honestly didn't expect to like this book that much. It was very cliched by the sounds of it and most the time they aren't very well written. But this one really did surprise me. Not only was the writing well done, the characters were great. Logan has such strict rules, we know from the get go he is most likely going to break. Otherwise there would be no story, right? Though they do have non dates, which aren't technically breaking his rules, but you still get the vibe.

The only slightly negative thing I can say about this, is it was a bit predictable. That is most likely just me, I don't get surprise endings very often, so it probably isn't even a negative. Most the reviews I have seen haven't mentioned it. I really do hope we get to see more of the side characters in a later story. I always love the side character stories.

This was a great read! I liked both main characters and read it almost straight through. Really enjoyed!

I tried... I truly did but DNF at 52%

The first time I read it, I found myself skipping pages cause the storyline and the characters just didn't grab my attention. So I DNF-ed it at 34%.
After a few days, I thought perhaps I was being too harsh and perhaps I was had too much unrealistic expectations ...maybe?💁🏻‍♀️ Anyway, I decided to give it another go...yea... Shouldn't have bothered.
Apologies but I really did try. I hate DNF-ing a book but I just couldn't continue.

There is a reason that Sariah Wilson is one of my favorite authors. Her writing is the best! She always has the perfect mix of romance and comedy. Sariah's latest book is yet another example of her awesome skills.

Because of certain team rules, football player Logan and the coach's daughter Jessica do their best to keep their relationship plutonic. The sexual tension between the two, however, can only be restrained for so long. This slow-burn romance makes you impatiently wait for that ticking time bomb to finally go off.

Humor is in this book in abundance. I found myself laughing and snickering frequently at the characters' internal and external dialogues. Sariah is the queen of snark. There are plenty of warm-fuzzy and emotional moments too that keep the book from being too silly.

A couple of side plots have me looking forward to the next book in the series. Will Bash find a girl? Will Keilani and Ford stop fighting long enough to admit their attraction to one another? Hopefully we'll find out soon!

Having enjoyed past stories by this author I looked forward to reading this one. Even though it's NA and not even remotely as steamy as what I typically read, I really did enjoy this story. The connection between Logan and Jess was immediate and they both tried extremely hard not to break the "rules".

There were also a lot of witty, laugh out loud moments as Logan helps Jess win who she thinks is the man of her dreams. It was enjoyable watching Logan grow as a man throughout the story and put his past behind him. Great secondary characters such as Bash rounded this story out. Very enjoyable story!

The Friend Zone is an adorable college romance featuring one reformed player who is at his last chance college and one football coach's daughter that has turned her life upside down after a trauma. I adored Logan and Jess! First, Jess is a math nerd. I love depictions of women in Science and Math. Logan is incredibly sweet. He isn't a jerk football player who is an ego manic.

This is a friends to lovers story too! Logan isn't allowed to date anyone and certainly not the coach's daughter, Jess. But he decides to be her friend and help her gain the attention of a guy she is crushing on. Logan has some hilarious nick names for Ben (the crush) and I was laughing out loud multiple times. Both Logan and Jess are attracted to each other, but they know that absolutely nothing can happen. Logan can't lose his (literal) last chance and Jess wouldn't put him in that position. The string of "non dates" that occur between Logan and Jess allow them to really learn about one another and build a great friendship. Logan is so funny with his quippy nicknames and funny one liners. Bash, his roommate is hilarious as well with his creative ways to swear without swearing (since cussing is against the team rules).

The Friend Zone had me laughing and swooning in equal measure and I fell in love with the characters! This isn't a typically college sports romance with a jerk jock and a nerd girl. Its not a fake romance trope. Wilson didn't go for any of the "obvious" tropes in The Friend Zone and the story is all the better for it. This was my first Sariah Wilson book but it will NOT be my last!

Romace, clean; can't wait to read the other books in this series!! OH MY GOODNESS
Logan and Jess's story is told from alternating points of view. It was so fun to see both sides of the romance through their own eyes. There story is such a great read. S.W. has sass, snark, tender moments, honest hurts and hungers, the wanting and warring hearts down so well. It is just so easy to get swirled into her novels, and this is no exception.
Logan's desire to get away from his past, to be a different person than he was, and beat the history and place he came from that was full of neglect and hunger, to take this second chance and be a player with integrity and honor, keeping the commitments he made initially just to keep his nose clean and stay on the team, but later as a matter of character. His heart-wrenching story, his fight to stay on the right side of his promise, and then choosing his heart home as his priority in his life, it was just a wonderful, magical read (sorry... seeing the unicorns and stars and romantic music and flowers just writing about this one). I always say, I loved the most recent book I have read by S.W. best, but she always creates a masterful story that pulls at your heartstrings and makes you want more. She is the master of the Cinderella Story of many varieties of retelling and this is another good one.
Loved the few cameos from her previous novel of Evan Awesome Dawson (#Awestruck), and his role in this one. I knew when I read the blurb about the situation that this was the coach that was mentioned in that novel. I am a fan! Always a pleasure to be gifted a review copy from the publisher via NetGalley to read for her. My opinions are my own, but I do have some bias. Her works are the best fix!

I just felt like this book was too high school-ish. It didn’t feel like college at all. The conflict wasn’t even really a conflict. And the characters, especially Ben and Danielle, god, they were annoying. Jess and Logan, the MCs were fine. But Ben and Danielle felt like characters that you’d find in a children’s book.

I really enjoyed getting to know the characters as they got to know one another. Logan has got to play by the rules the coach has set forth and no dating his daughter is one of them. Which as they get to know one another as friends that rule becomes even harder to follow. I really enjoyed this book by Sariah Wilson. She has become a favorite author of mine. The more I read of her new books I want to start going back and reading the books I have not read yet. I think this is a perfect beach read or curl up on the coach and read the day away!


I received an advance copy from the Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my open and honest review.

2.75 stars.
I liked but didn't love this book. It was a sweet and innocent new adult college sports romance. I enjoyed dynamic between Logan and Jess. They were so cute together. The forbidden element really elevated the story.

Personally, I just had a tough time connecting to the story. I found myself reading just to get though it. It definitely picked up towards the end but by then I was pretty much checked out.

I'm not saying it was a terrible story. It's just, for me, it was just meh.

The Friend Zone was a sweet and slow burn of a romance. The chemistry between Logan and Jess was instantaneous, but due to her father's (and his coach's) rules, dating was off limits. So the two decided to try friendship. But the heart wants what the heart wants.

I loved watching these two fall for each other. They both deserved so much to find their happy ever after everything that has happened to them.

This is my first time reading Sariah Wilson, and I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet and sexy New Adult sports romance with its sassy heroine and swoon-worthy hero. Logan is a college football player, who was kicked off his Division 1 team and is now fighting to hold onto his dreams of the NFL by playing at a junior college. This is his final chance and he’s 100% committed to doing everything right, but he never expects to jeopardize his opportunity by falling for the coach’s daughter! The Friend Zone’s fun collegiate setting, endearing characters, witty banter, sizzling chemistry and punches of emotional intensity blend together to concoct a compelling, feel-good romance that you do not want to miss.

Aww, Sariah Wilson always delivers great stories! While I know nothing about football and I’m not in the YA age range, I can always appreciate a well-written story, and this certainly was one. The characters were great and she incorporated her signature humorous touch to keep things light, even when there were some heavy moments in the book. It was first a story, then came the romance. I always prefer those slow-burn storylines as I get bored when the romance comes too early. There were brief mentions of characters and hints from previous stories, a nod to her loyal fans, which I found fun. I always look forward with anticipation to her new releases and I was thrilled to receive this complimentary copy from NetGalley. As always, I was not obligated to leave a positive review and these are my own thoughts and opinions. I certainly recommend it highly.

Cute but nothing special. It's a slow burn, so if you're looking for a romance novel with immediate satisfaction, this is not for you. If you're a fan of football, college romance and young love, this IS for you. If you want realistic romance this isn't for you but if you don't care about any of that and just want a happy ending Sariah Wilson is your author!

The Friend Zone is the first book I have read by Saraih Wilson and I can hand on heart say I loved every minute of it. It’s a real slow burner, but the chemistry is there from the outset. Even fromLogan and Jess’s first meeting. The were spellbound by one another and drew me in, from the very first sentence until the last whispered endearment.
Logan has been picked up by a last chance saloon college football team, due to him being dropped by his university.
Now, he has to live by the rules or he’s out on his ear.
One rule is no girlfriends and that seemed easy at first until he started to want more than a simple friendship with Jess.
Watching how they navigated these stressful and sexy waters was one of my most enjoyable reading experiences this year. Definitely a contender for best book 2019 and that's saying something.
These two will give you all the feels, from laughter to tears. Hugs and kisses await you.