Udo can't seem to get his game together on his new team, so assistant coach Steven offers some one-on-one coaching. But their unexpected attraction becomes too hard to resist, and keeping their relationship a secret seems an impossible task. Can Steven and Udo get their HEA in the unforgiving professional sports world?
From the blurb:
Golden-haired Udo Holtmann is a big name in soccer. But since transferring to Premier League club Brockton FC three months ago, the star midfielder can’t score a goal. The fans, the players and the CEO are furious.
It’s not his playing style or trouble gelling with the team. Udo is hiding a secret. He wanted a fresh start at this new club yet old problems are still plaguing him.
Steven Cox, former player and Brockton’s handsome assistant manager, has to find out what’s blocking Udo. Keen to prove to the world that he could manage his own club, Steven throws himself into the mission. If he doesn’t fix Udo’s problems soon, the team could fall out of the league and Udo will be back on the market.
Spending time together, Udo and Steven ignite a passion but acting on it could end both their careers. The world of soccer can be an unforgiving place.
With the stakes so high, what will happen if Udo and Steven give in to their feelings?
SNik's review:
First in series (Love Goals). Coach/player. Dual POV.
New to Brockton FC, Udo wants a safe place to play out the remainder of his years, go out on top and keep his head down. But when he’s not gelling with the team, assistant coach Steven is there to help him out, and they instantly realize they can’t deny their mutual attraction.
Steven and Udo quickly fall for each other and agree to keep their relationship under wraps, so there is always the risk of being discovered hanging over their heads. The romance is sweet and easy, with supportive family and friends that make everything seem possible. I enjoyed that Steven and Udo are mature characters that have no doubt in their commitment to each other and don’t hesitate to back each other up. The story is slightly predictable, but with a nice ending for Steven and Udo while setting up for the rest of the series for football playing future main characters.
Heather's Review:
Heather's Review:
Yay for sexy footballers! Udo and Steven are closeted, forbidden and insanely attracted to each other... the coach/player dynamic is kindle melting and they certainly steam up the room! They have the usual angst of maintaining a secret relationship and managing their work life... especially when they're already under fire from a snarky teammate.
I appreciate that this series starts in a place where sports figures don't feel comfortable coming out - so many series have taken away the angst that I know so many pro athletes (and amateurs for that matter) feel about the pressure of coming out, their sponsors, fan base and even teammates - exploring that definitely adds another dimension to this story and I think it's an excellent snapshot of what so many athletes struggle with. That being said, this book is steamy, sweet and follows along as you would expect from a story like this. While it's not a surprise ending, it is a HEA and sets us up for the rest of the series well.
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