This was a really nice and easy flowing read that didn't really bring anything different to the table in regards to the premise but it was charming and I really enjoyed the characters.

I love a sports romance when it is done well. This was one of those ones.

It had it all - exciting characters, a great storyline and spiceeeee! The flashbacks were confusing at times but I soon got used to them.

I loved Cameron, I wasn't sure on him at first but I soon warmed to him.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for sending me this copy for an honest review.

tropes:
- brothers best friend
- friends to lovers
- sports romance
- spicy romance

DNF, book wasn't for me. I really wanted to enjoy however didn't feel like the writing or characters were for me

I really enjoyed this! The chemistry between these two was great 😃. I enjoyed them rekindling and exploring their feelings for each other. I enjoyed the side characters as well and it was a great story all around!

First of all, huge thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this early. Second of all, I LOVED THIS! I remember reading this originally when it was on Wattpad, so when I saw it was being published traditionally, I couldn't wait to read it all over again! Maddie and Cameron own my heart honestly. The third act breakup wasn't annoying like in most books, it didn't leave me wanting to drop the book because I couldn't handle the two being separated for so long. I actually really enjoyed it! And the way this book dealt with grief.. Deanna really nailed it on the head with this one. I am always a sucker for sports romance, so this was right up my alley and I just love love LOVE it. Added bonus points for SPICE!

This was a nice read, but for me there wasn't anything to make it stand out from the many brother's best friend, childhood friend, sports romances out there. `I enjoyed reading it, but I don't think I would go back and read again.

Unfortunately, I was unable to read this book due to file format issues. Send to Kindle for this book didn't work and I tried reading through Adobe Digital Editions and NetGalley app and the format was totally off. Have contacted customer support but haven't got an updated file. Will definitely read it if becomes available on KU.

It was a fun book. I liked both of the main characters and their chemistry.

I thought it was missing a bit of background on their childhood however, so the readers could be more engaged in the story. Some of the writing wasn’t really for my taste, it did was missing a plot to engaged in the story for me.

Arc generously provided via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

I had no way of reading this because the file wouldn't send to my kindle and when I tried to read on the NetGalley app the layout was impossible to understand.

I LOVED Maddie and Cam!

Childhood friends to enemies to lovers 😍. What more could you want from a romance.

Maddie is Ethan’s little sister, totally off limits, but Cameron has always had eyes for her. In the process of trying to process and grieve the loss of his Mum, Cameron is unforgivable in his words that ruin his and Maddie’s friendship.

Spring break arrives and Maddie and Cameron are thrown back together. Cameron’s end goal is still to be drafted for the NFL and Maddie is doing everything she can to study to become a doctor.

Upon repairing their friendship because they know the family holiday would be awkward if they didn’t. Maddie and Cameron’s are drawn to each other!

I loved how the characters story unravelled in this, the writing is easy to follow and I couldn’t wait to hear what happened between the pair of them. It was a super sweet romance with a little bit of spice!

I’m so sorry, but something absolutely nuts happened to the formatting of my edition of this book, making it genuinely impossible to read… words were split up, lines were cut off, words were missing, it was ridiculous. I really would love to read this, but the copy I got was just illegible…

Unfortunately this book just wasn't for me. I enjoyed the first half and found the story fun but it was dragging towards the end for me and took away from the overall enjoyment of the book. Everything seemed to happen really quick it felt a lot like a 'trauma dump'

The character development was unexpected but still a enjoyable part of the book. I enjoyed that they were childhood friends. I liked their chemistry together. I wish their was more focus on this childhood elements and chapters around this.

I think some will enjoy this book but for me the writing and the story was not enjoyable unfortunately.

I would have loved to have been able to provide a review but the file did not send to my kindle and due to bad eyesight I cannot read via the app.

Fun and cute, with leads that have scintillating chemistry! The flashbacks were great, and really helped flesh out their relationship. That said, it doesn't break any new ground, and honestly relied on some fairly outdated tropes, like the slutty male lead, the female who must be a virgin, the female fixing the male trauma by putting up with absolutely bullshit and somehow that proves her worth to him.

Thank you to NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group for the ARC

A cute and sweet romance novel. I really like the brother's best friend trope and loved it just as much in this book. It's always fun with the secrecy and when the brother will found out and what the consecuences will be. I liked that the fmc had a back bone and didn't throw away everything for the mmc but still had ambitions.

I have been so into college sports romances lately, and I can't even explain why.

I was excited to read this as it was right up my alley but I felt quite dissapointed.

I just feel like there wasn't anything that made this book sand out from the 10 billion other college/sports/brother's best friend trope, which I think it something you need to be trying to do differently if you're expecting people to be fully invested in your book.

It wasn't a bad read and it was well written but I just found the whole book very predictable and unoriginal.

Such a cute fluffy romance! Loved the characters and the story. A fun read to break up all the fantasy I have been reading.

Fun, sexy and flirty. This brilliant little romantic comedy is the tonic we all need. I look forward to more from this author.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.

They've known each other their whole lives, but this Spring Break may be the holiday which changes everything. Maddie and Cameron are polar opposites: Maddie is focused on her school work, whereas Cameron is more into the party lifestyle, albeit on track to join the NFL after graduation. Maddie is sure she's over her crush on Cameron, but after being forced to spend 7 minutes in heaven with him at a party, they both realise that the attraction between them is two sided, and decide to enjoy Spring Break and have fun together. However, Cameron broke Maddie's heart when he rejected her after his mother's death, and he has his own trauma and issues to contend with before he can feel worthy enough of Maddie. Will they get their chemistry out of their system, or are they bound to fall in love?

When I saw this book on EW, I knew it would be one I'd enjoy, especially as I've gotten myself into a sports romance phase at the minute. Maddie and Cameron's past was heartbreaking, especially when it was clear that they had always had an attraction to each other, and missed out on being together for so long. Having the get out clause that they're only going to be together for the remainder of Spring Break was a good way for them to explore their feelings, though it was easily clear to readers, and even each other, that they were fooling no one. The sneaking around behind Maddie's family's back was hard, but the scene when it was all revealed was fantastic! Such a fun read, and I hope we get more from the pair in future books.

This was soo cute! Like very sweet and soft and the perfect amount of tension and chemistry. The jealous scenes will be perfect for every microtrope lover but the cake lies in the characters and how their development was handled with care and love. Seeing their journey of ending up together warmed my heart and I look forward to more from Deanna!