Football.That’s all Liam Walsh knows how to do and if he were being honest, all he was ever really good at. Dedicating his entire life to the game has taken him to some pretty remarkable places and in less than twelve seconds it had also brought him within inches of his life. Taking a careless approach to his recovery hasn’t exactly been the best game plan he’d ever conjured up, but that didn’t … that didn’t mean management had to send an overbearing, spitfire assistant to get him back on the field. Certainly not one who favored stilettos and fine lingerie.
Emme McGovern believes in two things: Jesus and really good football.
An assistant on a national football team, she is constantly surrounded by men who think they can do her job better. Which is why she isn’t in the least bit surprised that the fate of her future now rests in the hands of a cranky, stubborn, arrogant football player on injured reserve. When Emme is offered an opportunity to make history, landing her and her Louboutin’s on Liam’s door step, what she finds isn’t just some football player. She doesn’t find a warm reception, either.
With the clock winding down, Emme is determined to piece Liam back together, but as their long days turn into even longer nights, the game no longer becomes about promotions or a comeback story, but a matter of life or death. Will their time together have them laying it all on the field for their future? Or will it send them both running and begging for mercy?
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5 STAR Review by Jodi for Ruby Red Romance Review
I love a good sports romance. Mercy by Julianna Marley was just that and so much more. I’ve had the pleasure of reading Julianna’s books a couple of times and I must say that this is by far my favorite book.
Liam has lived and loved football for a very long time. When an injury sidelines him and he doesn’t take his recovery seriously, the team steps in and send someone who will assist with just that. Emme, good grief she has her hands full. She’s in a world dominated by men and she has to show her worth. What I loved most was watching these two figure out that they needed each other more than they realized. I love watch two people fall. I loved when they finally give in to what is meant to be. Watch that with Liam and Emme was pure magic.
I loved this book from start to finish. Please check it out.
Mercy is the first book by this author that I have read, and was worth reading. I love the the depth to the characters of Liam and Emme as I read their story. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
My first read from Julianna Marley. I have to say the writing was very good. The characters are well developed throughout and the story flowed well. The struggles represent some things that can happen in real life, and that made me enjoy the book more. I want to go back and read the others in this series so that I get a better understanding of the secondary characters.
4 star Review Mercy (The Mavericks Series) by Julianna Marley
Julianna Marley is a new author to me.
All Liam Walsh knows if football and when he is injured he doesn’t take his recovery seriously enough for the team’s management, so they decide to send in someone to assist him.
The last thing Liam expects is Emme McGovern, an assistant for the football team who is sent to help him. Liam does not want or need is Emme hanging around.
Emme is determined to get Liam back to where he needs to be, no matter the cost. That is until the chemistry and attraction sparked between them bursts into flames. When push comes to shove, will they be prepared to risk it all for a future together or will they crash and burn as the pressure mounts?
I actually liked Liam even though he was a bit of a jerk on occasion and I loved the stubborn, determined, feisty nature of Emme.
This is definitely one of the best books I’ve read this year! So heartbreakingly beautiful that your soul will be happy when you finish it! It has the perfect emotions, sexy times and laughter that will wrap you up until the very end! And I’m going to give a standing ovation to this author for writing a sports romance with actual sport talk in it! Simply amazing
Mercy is the third installment in this series. I enjoyed reading Liam’s story and definitely worth the read!
Liam has been through a lot since an awful accident and although he’s trying to deal with everything the best that he can but it’s not easy. He’s spiralling down and not letting anyone close to him. But when management throws him another curveball, he’ll have no other choice than to deal with it all…
Emme’s working very hard to get the promotion she’s always wanted but slowly something’s changing and when working with Liam, there’s something underneath the surface that’s tying them together. But will both let their guard down? And will Liam be able to get back to where he was before?…
I gave this Book a rating of 5 ’s
Title: Mercy
Series: The Mavericks Series
Genre: Sports Romance
Author: Julianna Marley
Format: Kindle Edition
Published on: Nov 20, 2018
I voluntarily received a Courtesy Copy of this book from L. Woods PR and am choosing to leave a review.
>-< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< Summary Paragraph: When Liam, a lifetime footballer, is injured and he decides not to take his recovery seriously, the team sends in Emme to help him recover. >–< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< What I liked/Didn’t Like: An emotional ride of a book. I loved the plotline and the characters as well. Written to keep you turning the pages with the obstacles that the characters face. You just can’t help but to keep reading to see what they will overcome next. A very well written story.
Mercy by Julianna Marley a five-star read that will play you. This was my first read by this author and it won’t be my last, I plan on going and picking up the rest of the Mavericks series as if they are all as well written as this was then I can’t wait to read them. The pain Liam Walsh faces in these pages is palpable to you, you can feel his pain and still want to kick him up the behind to get him out of his funk. Emme McGovern took a little for me to warm up to, but once I did and I saw the whole her I couldn’t believe it, she was brilliant and so driven, once she realised what she wants she is going for it and I love that about her. They say good things come in small packages and they most certainly were right when they said that. Will the field get what it needs in the end? Or will love win all? Thank you Julianna Marley for being a great author.
This was a good read,I could hardly put this book down.
I didn’t read the blurb before starting to read Mercy,because I trust Julianna Marley and her writing skills,and it took me on an emotional ride.
This story touched my heart,it felt so real it reminded me of Ryan Shazier (Steelers player) injury and I was very engaged in the story.
Liam and Emme journey was littered with hurdles but their strength, their stubbornness and also their fragility made them find their happiness.
I loved these characters and I cheered for them since the beginning.
I am so looking forward to reading the next installment of this series.
I really enjoyed this very emotional read. This book features complex characters, an interesting storyline and great chemistry. Liam and Emme are truly wonderful characters that were very easy to root for. As both are strong and stubborn, there is plenty of snappy dialogue and sparks flying. This book has drama, twists and romance but for me the best thing about this book was the depth of emotion and the subtle but important message about self worth.
From an very early age Liam Walsh fell in love with the game of football, and lucky for him it was something that he excelled at, and before long it was all he wanted to do with his life… become a pro football player. He worked hard, played ball at all levels, and was lucky enough to find a team in the big leagues, by all intents and purposes, he is living that childhood dream. But then in the blink of an eye it was all gone, one hit and one devastating injury, and now he is completely lost and close to spiraling out of control. In his mind all he can think is that it’s over, his hip will never quite be the same, he’ll never compete at the level he was before. So, he drowns himself in pity and painkillers, and gives up on repairing the injury. And that sends off little red flags to his teammates and team owner. They aren’t about to let him give up, so they send the one person they are certain can whip him back into shape… their best weapon, Emme McGovern.
The moment Emme comes breezing through Liam’s front door his jaw not only hits the floor, but his patience starts to dissipate, no way in heck is he letting some woman come in and micromanage him! She begins to bark orders, force him to attend therapy, and lay out ultimatums. He knows some of what she is saying is true, but he is not a man to take orders, so it’s in his nature to fight her at every turn. But the more he is around her, the more his resistance starts to slip and before long the unwavering alpha male is buckling to her commands, and losing his heart every step of the way too!
This one was a killer on my heart, watching Liam struggle to find his way after his injury, and failing, was tough to take. It was heartbreaking to watch him realize the one thing he loved the most was slipping away from him, and he couldn’t do a darn thing about it. But I also thoroughly enjoyed watching Emme storm into his life, and whip him back into shape. He was as alpha as they come, but she was a force to be reckoned with, and he tried his darnedest to fight her, but his resistance was futile to her beautiful eyes and killer smile! This was such a wonderful addition to the series, it came with Ms. Marley’s trademark wit and her heartfelt words, but her sexy wounded alpha really sealed the deal for him, Liam brought so much life, and steam, to the pages! Once I met him I just couldn’t bring myself to walk away until I knew he found his happily ever after. If you are a sports romance fan I highly suggest you take a chance on this one, it comes brimming with heat and heart… and much, much, more!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
When you know your worth, you have nothing to prove to anyone else. Marley brings a powerful message to the table with Mercy. Emme and Liam are about to learn what it means to be true to themselves. If you believe with your heart in everything that you do, the rest will fall in to place. With wonderful characters and meaningful story, Marley scores a straight shot to the heart.
Mercy was so good! I loved it alot! Liam Walsh, the injured, cranky and oh so sexy football player. Emme McGovern, the sassy, strong and determined assistant on a NFL team. Liam and Emme definitely had a rocky start but the way it turned out was so beautiful. I loved loved them. They were perfect together! Loved seeing Jax and Alivia and Shay and Whitney! Can’t wait for the next book!
First book I have read in this series and by this author. She has gained a fan. Liam is an amazing football player but one but takes that all away. Emma is stubborn hard worker and wants to be the manager of an amazing football team. But fate has something in store for both of them? Love the chemistry between Liam and Emma. I absolutely love how she won’t take his crap. This was a great book from beginning to end. I love the banter between these two and the chemistry you can clearly see. Well written and enjoyable.
Five Fantastic Stars!
I’m going to be honest and say that this was my first Julianna Marley book and I don’t know why I hadn’t read any before this because this book was so good! And I have a feeling I’ll love the first two in this series as well. (Goes and adds to my ever growing tbr list.)
Mercy is about Liam Walsh and Emme McGovern
Emme McGovern is the assistant to the General Manager for the Carolina Mavericks, she plans to climb up one more rung of the ladder when her boss retires. She is very good at her job, it’s her life. No time for relationships Emme works her little bum off, until one day her boss has her doing a job she never thought she had to do. Babysitter for Liam Walsh.
Liam Walsh was one of the best players for the Mavs. He was in the height of his career until one hit, one hit will have changed his entire world. Months after Liam was hit and was injured he still hasn’t progressed and the GM sends a sure of herself babysitter to help with his recovery.
These two start off rough and have a hatred but with time, healing and love everything changes. We watch as walls come down and we watch as love blooms.
I enjoyed this book and know that it will check all the boxes of a sports romance reader. it’s emotional,great build up, and two people who need each other.
Highly recommended.
~Andrea B~
Reviewer for Everything Marie Book Blog
*I was given this advanced copy of this book by the author/publisher in exchange for my honest review.*