Beauty and the Baller (Strangers in Love)

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST. I did a mix with this book between audio & reading. It’s available through KU to read & listen for free btw. The narrators for this audiobook? HORRIBLE, TERRIBLE, THE WORST. I hate Sebastian York. His monotone voice grinds my gears, he ruins every book he touches. The female narrator, Savannah Peachwood, also didn’t work for this character. Although, she’s nowhere near as bad as York imo. The same is true of stuff the hero says. There’s one part in the book where the hero uses a slightly less common word and the heroine is all “woooow you’re so smart, who uses words like that when they speak??” But like, it wasn’t that uncommon of a word. And he “spoke smart” ONCE in the entire book. 🙄 This one was a major hit and miss for me. Some parts worked well but overall it just didn’t do what I thought it would. Their first kiss after their ONS is at 31%, and then their first smexy time is at 65% (oh LAWD it was 🔥). The dirty talks his way into her pantry-hiding pants 👀 and he gets so so alpha 🥵 What a journey with this amazing couple! Ilsa is fantastic at writing a type of character that shows a whole array of emotions but still has a quirky and funny side that will steal your heart completely. And that is what happens with Ronan and Nova. Their first meeting is all kinds of cute and sooooo nerdy. I loved it. I loved how their journey starts and how it develops after they meet again after two years. They are both going through loss and it’s so clear their paths keep crossing because of a connection impossible to miss. Fate is acting for them and love starts growing. And while it’s not easy for either of them to accept those feelings for each other, their chemistry is so much stronger. I seriously loved this book and this couple, and I am so glad they got their happy ending!

This was a sweet and funny and adorable footbally small town love story with some very sad & emotional parts thrown in. I really loved reading this. Being with him, even though he’s still finding out who he is and what he needs, is like peeking into possibilities. It was a while since i've read the fake dating trope and combined with second chance romance and grumpy/sunshine set in a small town i loved it.😩

Part 1: Main Story of Beauty And The Baller

I think that I've read a million sexy and funny & heartbreaking sports romances. BUT - I love those books! I love football and small town romances. And this one was just adorable! Closure: This ends with a cute epilogue and what I would call a HEA ending they’re married with kids Beauty and the Baller by Ilsa Madden-Mills is a standalone, small town, neighbors, fake relationship, second chance, sports romance full of emotion, humor, chemistry, passion and plenty of swoon. It’s about family, change, fresh starts and beautiful connections. I loved this story and couldn’t get enough of this sexy ex-footballer and his quirky Texas beauty queen! <333 it's time for me to throw in the towel, unfortunately. i made it to about seventy-percent and then … yeah. i just could not, for the life of me, continue. This one has witty characters, great banter, strong FMC, fake dating, football coach and a PA relationship, a little angst when they met each other again, lovely side characters except some nosy neighbourhood lady, healing, and grief and a heartwarming and sweet couple and some fluff and hilarious moments and they both were neighbours. NEIGHBOURS!!!!!

Beauty is how we go on, the life we create around us. Living a life that’s meaningful. I’m not sure I’m there, to be honest. I’m trying hard. We all are. I know that coming home was good for me, even though the reason is sad." We meet in the middle of the ballroom underneath one of the chandeliers among the dancers, and I send a head nudge to the duo behind her. Totally adorable and a perfect mix of sweet and spicy small town romance book. And I loved all the star wars references in this one!! I love it when the MMC of the book is obsessed with Starwars, MCU kinda things!! This was exactly what I needed to read: heartwarming, funny, a heavy dose of found family, small time quirky characters, it was all there.And the spice in this was just Chef's kiss and THE PANTRY SCENE, THEIR LITTLE GAMES AND THE POOL GAME TABLE SCENE WAS HOT 🤌🔥 and Ronan being an alpha male and Nova being a confident girl. It made everything more interesting.

You don’t say? I’ll make a note of that.” With a sly yet sweet smile, she does a little twirl, then stops in front of me and places a hand over her heart. I liked that the plotline of the side characters was developed as well, I loved what was going on with Skeeter and Sonia. This is a two POV book with chapters switching between Novas and Ronans point of view.A person can want something at one point in their life, then want something entirely different later, especially after they’ve realized what’s important.” Nova is hilarious and hardworking and so damn likable. I adored her character! And Ronan is so swoony. A true cinnamon roll hero who is dealing with grief and job pressure and a small town who is all up in his business. I loved Nova and Ronan together so much! And their steamy scenes are H-O-T. I am still blushing! I don't remember if I've mentioned this, but POOL TABLE SEX. I have two, T he Phantom Menace and T he Last Jedi. Why do you ask?” I say, then drain my fourth or fifth whiskey, embracing the burn of the bourbon. The room isn’t spinning yet, which means I’ll need more. It takes a lot to forget that my N FL career is over, my fiancée gone. He laughs softly. “Ah, then how about I sing ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ now? I’ve been working on it. There’s no guitar, but . . .”

We become a whirlwind of carnal need, straining to crawl into each other. We’re wild, grasping, finding new positions, new places to touch. I’m voracious; she’s ravenous. I grunt with every thrust, my eyes eating her up as the headboard clatters against the wall.

Part 2: Beauty And The Baller Book Review

I loved his geeky personality and how he is such a wonderful and caring man for everyone around him and especially for Nova. He is logical, hardworking, generous and a little stubborn. But I loved everything about him especially how he cared for Nova everytime and her family and how he loves star wars. He's a goner for Nova. I'm glad he survived and healed from his trauma and past and I'm glad Nova was there for him. My thoughts halt as she jerks the duvet and blankets to the floor, leaving the sheet and pillows on the bed. I love kissing you. Each time is different,” I murmur as our breaths mingle. “Now get your sweet ass on the edge of the table so I can eat your p*ssy.” Two and a half years ago Ronan didn't have a good night at his football team's party. He was still grieving his fiancée and his professional football career - both of which he lost in a car accident the year before.