CarlyRecently divorced.Hoping to start over.Wishes her ex would forget about her.GageFormer pro quarterback.Ready to be out of the spotlight.Wants to raise his son in peace.But life has other plans for this algebra teacher and new head coach of Oaktown High School.Sparks fly when Carly Owens and Gage Wilson meet on their first day of work. While in awe that the recently retired football star is … in awe that the recently retired football star is interested in her, Carly can’t help but be reminded of all the beautiful women seen on his arm throughout his former career. She doesn’t want to get tangled up in another relationship full of lies and cheating. Plus, Carly needs to find a way to deal with her ex-husband and all his threats before she falls in love, again.
Gage wants nothing more than to sweep the lovely new algebra teacher off her feet and settle into a comfortable life raising his teenage son. However, Carly’s concern that Gage’s celebrity status will expose her to her ex quickly puts a damper on their budding romance. With Carly’s doubts and the threat of Carly’s ex-husband looming over them, will Gage be able to coach her past her fears?
Coaching Carly is Larissa Gail’s debut novel and the first in her Love in Oaktown series. Her standalones filled with hot alpha men and the headstrong women who capture their hearts are intended for readers 18 and older.
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I gave this Book a rating of 5 ’s
Title: Coaching Carly
Series: Love in Oaktown Book 1
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Author: Larissa Gail
Format: Kindle Edition
Published on: Nov 27, 2018
>-< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< I voluntarily received a Courtesy Copy of this book from Enticing Journey and am choosing to leave a review. >–< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< Character’s Descriptions: Gage is a recently retired football player and single father Carly is recently divorced and looking for a fresh start >–< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< What I liked/Didn’t Like: Sweet and romantic with a bit of fun thrown in . This book delivers on the swoon worthy romance. This author’s writing style is unique and fun and her character were described very well.
Retired pro-football player, Gage, has decided that coaching football at the high school level is his next step in life; that and making his son his main priority. Carly has been on the move, trying to stay one step ahead of her abusive ex-husband, this time she thinks she has the hang of hiding in plain sight. Running into Gage in the hallway has left Carly a bit shook up, and not in a bad way, but she knows with her history, there is no way she can trust another man again. Can Gage prove to her he is the man worth risking it all for?
For the fact that this was the author’s first story, this was a really good first book. There is room for improvement but I was actually amazed with what she did write. Drama, a bit of danger, some ok naughty moments. I will say that at times Carly got on my nerves a bit, with her assumptions and tears, someone in the position she is in would be a bit harder and not so quick to well up. All in all I’m impressed and I give this 4 stars.
Carly just moved away from her family because of her stalker ex-husband. She took a job a few towns over for a teacher. Gage is a professional ball player that retired and took a job as a football coach. His son is in high school where he will teach and plays football. Carly and Gage hit it off even though she is scared to start a relationship. She informs him of her ex and they are very careful. There is also an assistant principal giving them problems at the school. They hire a private investigator to keep tabs on her ex. When Carly goes missing from Gage’s home, it is a rush to find her ex and her before he can do too much damage. Will they find them in time? What will happen? Will there be a HEA for these two? I received this as an ARC and am leaving a voluntary review.
I received a arc in exchange for an honest review. This book has a few of my favorite things, we have an ex NFL player Gage, who is a single daddy. Carly is looking to start over from an abusive marriage to a controlling abusive man (be thankful I can’t swear on here!) We have a sweet story book romance with some swoon worthy moments. This is a great intro into the Oaktown series. I look forward to seeing the rest of the people and how they grow.
Well written book with an interesting storyline. I love Gage and Carly story they are perfect for each other. Great debut from this author, this is the first is a series.
I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This was a nice start to the series. I am definitely checking out the next book in the series.
I absolutely loved this book and how they came together and over came everything that happened in the book it was a wonderful story and cant wait for more
I recieved a free copy for an honest review.
Coaching Carly is Larissa Gail debut novel. It is well written.
Gage and Carly’s relationship is so romantic they fit so well together.
I cant wait to read book 2
3 1/2*
Carly has moved town to escape her ex husband Daniel & literally bumps into Cage.
Cage has retired from football and is now coaching at the school his son attends.
The spark between them is sizzling.
I loved how Cage respected Carly’s wishes and was so caring.
Carly’s character had been through so much but showed strength.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
A nice start to the series.
This was my first book to read by this author, but it won’t be my last.
This book drew me in and made me feel like I was a part of the story!
For Larissa Gail’s debut book, it was quite good. Carly wants to move on with her life after her divorce. Gage had a successful career as a pro football player, now he just wants to live a normal life with his teenage son. They are both educators at the same high school. The attraction was mutual but Carly was afraid of her ex coming after her. The story is sweet and Gage is certainly swoon worthy.
Review copy was received for a honest opinion.
This was a sweet romance, a little spicy in the love scenes, with memorable characters and a compelling plot. Gage is every woman’s dream, and Carly is the epitome of a damsel in distress. Together they work through the complications of his fame, her abusive ex, and their shared work environment with the support of their friends and families. The story flowed nicely, but the book clearly lacked copy editing, which would have made it a much smoother read. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
First book I have read by Larissa. It was a well written book with an interesting storyline. I enjoyed the character chemistry and the intenseness with the ex husband. Would have liked a little more between the main characters. But overall was a good book. It does have me wanting to read the next two . Overall I did enjoy reading this one and enjoyed the characters.
A fantastic debut from Larissa Gail! Coaching Carly has an extra dose of sweetness to go with the swoon that has your heart full of warm fuzzies even when the moments of drama have your heart racing. I found myself easily pulled in to Gage and Carly’s story. While there were minor hiccups that occasionally distracted me Larissa Gail’s writing sucked me right back in.
Carly is adorably sweet. She definitely comes off as innocent at times despite her age and past, but truthfully I felt like that was part of her charm. She’s a good woman with a kind heart and it was easy for me to end up loving her. As much as I loved her though, it was her emotional and tear filled reactions to things sometimes that I found distracting. Sometimes they seemed too immature for her in certain situations, but frankly I realize that is nitpicking on my part.
Gage was ever the swoony sweet dream man. His immediate attraction and complete devotion to Carly all while being so gentle and patient *sigh* I couldn’t get enough. He’s the kind of hero everyone is going to want to call dibs on after they meet him. I’m super excited to see what this author has coming next because I have a feeling she’s going to be a favorite for me.
4 stars
I just love it when an author delivers on their dreams in their debut novel!. Larissa Gail’s freshman effort doesn’t disappoint.
Gage Wilson, former pro athlete, is looking forward to a quiet life out of the spotlight now that he’s retired from football. Now able to be a full time dad to his son, he’s ecstatic to receive the offer to coach football at Jonathan’s school and pursue his long time goal to coach. Thinking nothing could make him happier than these two dreams realized, he’s surprised when sparks fly when he nearly bowls over the school’s new algebra teacher. Beautiful, kind and free of artifice, she’s a breath of fresh air in a very appealing package. Getting to know her and becoming close happens quickly for him but she’s holding back… will those reasons end them before they can begin?
Carly Owens is starting over. Fleeing a cheating, abusive ex-husband who won’t give up on getting her back, she’s trying hard to fly under the radar in her new town. Cut off from her family for fear that her ex will hurt them too, she’s lonely but thankful to reconnect with wonderful friends from college who work at her new school. The news that Gage Wilson, the pro athlete from their favorite team, sets all the girls aflame but Carly knows he’d never give her the time of day. She’s nothing like the woman she’s seen him with in the tabloids. She’s okay with that; the last thing she needs is the attention a relationship with him would garner, so she’s shocked into a stupor when they run into each other, literally, and electricity sizzles between them. Giving in to his pursuit, she agrees to take it slow with the delicious coach as long as they keep their relationship out of the media for fear that her ex will find her.
Gage knows he’s in love with Carly so he’ll do anything he can to protect her, including going slow, at her request. Helping her to free herself from her abusive ex and the constant fear she suffers from is the key to their successful relationship. But can he make her see that he’s nothing like her ex and build something real with her? Only time will tell.
Carly and Gage were great together, each character was written very well, with a great backstory. He’s patient and kind and willing to go to lengths many men wouldn’t. She’s stronger than she realizes and is ready to put her life back together again with just a little help from her friends, one very yummy man and his fantastic son. I already see the beginnings of book two here and I can’t wait. Great first read by Ms. Gail!
AnnMarie – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
I am totally blown away that this is a debut novel from this author, and this is the first is a series. Carly is recently divorced from an abusive ex, and when she move away, the first day of her new job she meets Gage, who is a former pro quarterback, and is now the new football coach. The sparks fly between these two from the start, but does either of them want another relationship? This is a beautifully written story, which has twists, and love, which all had me hooked and intrigued throughout this addictive page turner. I cannot wait to read more from this talented author, and she is an author to watch out for in the future.