The second installment in the Wager of Hearts series features Luke, the seasoned professional quarterback accustomed to the demands of fame. His mantra of "no strings, no rings" serves as a shield, preserving his focus on the football field as he contends with the inevitable aging in a competitive game.

Enter Miranda, the beloved assistant concierge at the high-rise where Luke resides. Her popularity contrasts sharply with her boss's disdain, who seeks any reason to terminate her employment. Luke's connection with Miranda is forged when his brother, staying with him, mistakenly seeks a service the concierge doesn't offer, leading to complications with Miranda's job. In a gesture of goodwill, Luke extends an offer of football box seats to alleviate the tension.

As the story unfolds, Luke discovers more reasons to seek Miranda's company. Their journey from acquaintances to friends is heartwarming, and their friendship blossoms into something deeper. The football star and the assistant concierge navigate the complexities of relationships, unveiling a sweet and genuine connection that defies the boundaries of their disparate worlds.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review the advance copy of this book.

Received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

Probably more like 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up. I liked that Luke wasn't letting fame go to his head, even as one of the biggest names in football. I think that's why I was drawn to him. As a sports fan myself, I hope that a lot of my favorite players are like this - humble, kind, flawed even, and just wanting to be as normal as possible. When he meets Miranda thanks to a HUGE mess up by his brother, the sparks fly. Even just watching them dance around each other at first was great. I also appreciated that Miranda wasn't cowed by his fame - she was just doing her best.

The love scenes were hot, but it was the emotional scenes between the two of them that really got me. The day she planned at the museum was perfect and the way they enjoyed each other's company outside of the limelight was a joy to read. I need to go back and read Trainor's book...and can't wait for Gavin's.

Found this book a bit it hard to get into the story, which was ok and had alright characters but will try again in the future with this author. Thanks for letting me try your book.