Jordan Slattery is a skateboarding phenom, but no one’s heard of her. That is, until she starts college in California, and heads begin to turn each time she hits the skateparks. She tries to avoid the attention, waking at the crack of dawn to ride before anyone else arrives. That plan backfires when none other than Beckett Steele, skateboarding world champion, shows up at the same park with the … the same plan to avoid the crowds. Too bad his initial interest in her disappears when he realizes she’s only seventeen to his twenty-five. When Beckett’s best friend discovers Jordan on his own and wants to offer her the opportunity of a lifetime, Jordan finds herself considering a future she never imagined. She never wanted to get pulled into the world of sponsorships, competitions, and social media frenzy. But is she willing to sacrifice her obscurity if it means having Beckett Steele in her life?
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Dean writes wonderful hit you in the feels books, and this one is no different.
This book is about hope, chance, and a forbidden first love. Ali writes in a way that just speaks to my soul, and keeps me coming back for more. Her charcters are hard to resist even when they are making asinine decisions they feel is “best for everyone”. Beware there is a little heartbreak that causes the main character to realize just how strong she can be.
If you love strong female characters who don’t care what everyone else thinks, and marches to the beat of their own drum then this one is for you. Also, did I mention the boys in this book are F.I.N.E. fine! Grab it today!
I love how the story is about females in a male dominated sport. The top men she meets in the sport all support and encourage her in her pursuit of becoming a professional skate boarder. The characters are interesting and relatable to the reader. I can’t wait until the next book coming in April.
Rating 4.5 stars. I truly enjoy reading Ali’s stories because she creates heroines that are strong and kicka$$ at their sport (and the fact that they are even interested in and participate in a sport!). I always get interesting tidbits about different sports from each of her books, which I love. Then you put a romance in there……that’s an A+++++. Jordan and Beckett have a bigger age gap than any of the other couples of Ali’s so far, and Beck’s anxiety regarding that age gap may lose him his chance with Jordan. May can’t come soon enough so I can get my hands on the next book to see what happens between Jordan, Beck, and Davis!
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Once again Ali Dean has taken us into the depths of a female athletes journey to greatness in sports predominantly associated with males. Along the way she breaks our heart to pieces and puts it back together. Jordan’s ability to soar through the sky on her skateboard compares nothing to her emotional maturity. Jordan simply wants to enjoy skating and promote other female athletes, but her star shines to brightly to go unnoticed. Beckett Steele is a man conflicted with his obligations, but can’t resist the pull Jordan has on him. Be ready to smile, laugh, cry, and soar through the bowl on this journey into the Riptide.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I love a good sports romance and especially when the female is the bad a** main character. Such a fun read, with a touch of good role models
I loved the first book in Ali Dean’s brand new sports romance series!
I am usually a bit hesitant about starting a series that follows one couple over multiple books, but I was hooked from the moment I heard skateboarding was involved. Such a fantastic start to a new series. It just left me wanting more!
I can’t wait to see where Ali Dean takes Jordan and Beck’s story in book two!
Brazen Rush (Book 1)
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Overall: 5/5
Steam: 3/5
Feels:
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Character age range: 18-25 years old
Leads: Beckett Steele and Jordan Slattery
HEA: unsure
Release Date: April 10, 2020
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Kindle Unlimited: unsure
Audible: unsure
Series:
Book 1: Bazen Rush releases April 10, 2020
Book 2: Brazen Steele releases May 1, 2020
Book 3: Brazen Girl releases Summer 2020
Book 4: Brazen Tricks releases Fall 2020
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I have been totally obsessed with all of Ali Dean’s book since I discovered them and when I found out she had a new series coming out I was extremely excited! As soon as this book dropped to my kindle I devoured it in the same sitting!
I loved Jordan so much and how much passion she has for skateboarding! When Beck and Griffith were introduced I loved the dynamic they brought and really can’t wait to see what happens in book 2 not only with Jordan’s skateboarding but her relationship as well!
I can’t wait to see how Jordan grows as a person and how great of a skateboarder she becomes when competing!
If you haven’t read any of Ali Dean’s books yet you really need to change that and jump right in to any of her books!!
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