Zack Hayes was taught that hard work pays off. He lives by that adage, working a part-time job, playing football and taking a full load of courses in the hope that his parents can stop working themselves to the bone. However, when things start to go wrong, Zack begins to believe that when you come from nothing, working hard doesn’t get you anywhere. Emma Wilson has spent her whole life hiding in … whole life hiding in the shadows because she isn’t who her parents wanted her to be—who her father wanted her to be.
She loses herself in her studies and in the piles of romance books she devours. It isn’t until her roommate begins dating a football player that the worlds she’s worked so hard to separate inevitably collide.
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This is the 3rd book in this series, but it can be read as a standalone.
Emma is a grade A student, yes the nerdy girl but underneath you can feel her sadness and her insecurities. She has never and probably would never be what her parents wanted and has had a cold upbringing and feeling unwanted by her football coach Father, If only she had been a boy !!
Zack is dedicated to make the draft to professional football, but he’s carrying burdens on his shoulders and trying his best to be everything he needs to be. His upbringing is unlike most of his friends and between working part time, school and football he’s pulled in all angles!
This couple are thrown together, through no choice of their own, and what begins as an antsy putting up with each other grows into one of the most sweet romance love stories !! I loved every second, how they brought out the best in each other without even trying, how their souls just belonged together. Emma was able for Zack’s ego every step of the way and give him no quarter. Zack was more than capable of bringing Emma out of her self imposed shell. I seriously teared up so many times with how they just naturally became each others light. My heart was left in so many puddles…..
“But you should know you’re beautiful when you dance like no ones watching.”
I could’nt get enough of both Emma and Zack, they were both as sassy as the other, and i loved their snarky flirting, but what i loved most of all is that their story was just so down to earth, two people who fall in love, and at the same time deal with so many of lifes hiccups, and relationships with family and friends. I have read and loved each book in this series but i have to say that this one is my favourite because I’m left with the hearty eyes and the mushy fulfilled romantic heart !!!
Imagine being a star football player, doing whatever you can to ensure that your family is taken care of, and that you get that NFL future you never thought you could achieve, but always wanted? For Zack Hayes, this is his life.
Except one thing stands in his way–his grades. Being forced to work with a tutor is not something Zack has time for, or even wants to do. But with football and his family life on the line, he’s forced into the impossible. What he didn’t anticipate was falling in love with his tutor.
Emma Wilson could probably call herself a star pupil, but she’s never been one to brag about herself. All she’s ever wanted was her father’s love. But instead, she had to deal with coming in second place to his football coaching career. When her father forces her hand and makes her tutor his star player, Emma’s life suddenly goes from boring to wonderful when Zack Hayes becomes the one guy she never expected to fall in love with, but finds she can’t live without either.
In this third book in the Bragan University series, Gianna blends together a perfect romance between these two characters, and shows us that nothing can stop two people from falling in love the way they are supposed to.
And here is another book in this book that pulled and stretched my heart strings to the max. Emma is the daughter of the football coach and there are many issues hidden within that and attending the college where he is coach. She is voluntold by her dad that she will be tutoring one of his players. Zack is trying to fit in and make his way through football and helping his parents. The family dynamics with Zack and his parents is heartwarming with the support and love. The pace at which this relationship developed really allowed the reader a chance to become one with the characters.
The storyline was well written, the plot flowed smoothly from page to page and the characters were written with great detail and depth that kept me totally engaged as I turned each and every page!
What an unbelievably good story. Gianna Gabriella gives us stories that everyone can relate to. This has to be the best one yet! It is sweet with a little insecurity. And shows that nerds can end up with the jocks. This is the third book in the series and we get to see characters from the other books.
When Emma’s friend insists she goes to the party after the football game, she does so grudgingly. She hates football players and even more she hates going anywhere. Emma is happiest staying home with a good book.
Zack just wants to make it through and win the championship game so he can declare for the draft. He has worked hard for three years to get this far and wants to able to help his family financially.
If you have not read this series, I can’t recommend it highly enough. This my favorite so far and that is saying a lot because they are all so good!
This is a fantastic read! Zack is that hot football player that you can’t ignore, even if you want to, but is determined to get where he needs to be in order to provide for the ones he cares fro. Emma is independent and trying to be who she wants to be, since to her father she has never been who he wanted. This two run in the same friends circles and finally meet. Then fate has another idea for these two. Emma and Zack have that connection, but don’t admit it to each other. They take you for a fun, heartfelt, journey that leaves you wanting more of Zack and Emma. Zack will make you swoon and Emma will make you root for her!
I always know when I get a new GG read, that I am going to get a story that I can relate to and feel a sense of fulfillment with, and Falling For You is no different.
After meeting Emma in Fighting For You, I bonded with her. The romance-loving, bookworm, who’d rather curl up with a new book, than be out partying it up. She was the introverted me’s cheerleader. Then add in the team flirt, Zach. His facade of living it up hides the life struggles, so when these two come together, you can’t help but want to root for them. To not let the pride get in the way of the chemistry, and I LOVED LOVED LOVED the fact that while they both had fears, they became strong together. Backing each’s others “play”, not hindering the other, but showing their solidarity TOGETHER! Ahh… there is sooo much to say but I won’t spoil it for you, cause you know you are going to read this.
Gianna has given me another amazing read, one that gives you an example of what SELFLESS love is, and I look forward to watching the rest of the BU team grow.
I can’t stop thinking about Zack and Emma’s story! It was so beautifully written. There are so many things I loved about this book. I loved how their relationship started with Emma tutoring Zack and it slowly progressed to more. I loved how Zack took Emma home for Christmas once he found out that she would be alone for the holidays and I loved the back and forth banter between Zack and Emma (there emails to each other will have you laughing out loud). It melted my heart when Zack stood up to his coach for the way he was treating Emma and it made me swoon when he declared his love for Emma. This book is full of moments that will make your heart melt and renew your faith in love. I didn’t want their story to end and I really hope that we will see more of these two in future books! I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Zack Hayes is a football player who came to Bragan University on partial scholarships and works super hard at his studies, working at his job and playing football in hopes that he can succeed and help out his parents as much as possible. When he finds out he is failing biology his coach gets him a tutor in hopes of pulling up his grades and being able to play in the championship game.
Emma Wilson has felt like she never measured up to what her father wanted in a child, specifically a son. Now she hides away in her books and studies and tries to keep to herself as much as possible but her roommate, Zoe, is dating a football player and soon Emma finds herself at football parties.
When Emma is forced to tutor Zack will she discover a different side of him and realize that not all football players are the same?
I really liked Zack and I loved his dedication to his family and how hard he worked to earn money to make life easier on his parents and that he didn’t want them to know. I felt bad that he was struggling in biology as he really was trying to manage everything going on and his need for bigger things was driven by helping his parents. He didn’t want anyone to really know what was going on as he didn’t want pity or handouts.
Emma was great and I hated how her dad made her feel and how he treated her in general. He demanded she tutor Zack and never once asked her to do it. This definitely had an impact on how she viewed sports guys and also how she let very few people get close to her.
I liked the email correspondence that began for Zack and Emma and there were a lot of laughs. I liked how much humor Zack had and I think that was partly done to cover what he doesn’t want to let people know.
I liked how Zack invited Emma to his place so she wouldn’t be alone and I absolutely loved Zack’s mom!! She was so awesome! I felt bad when Emma’s secret was revealed but I really liked that Zack never let it known that he had no idea and how they talked about it all after.
The huge fight with Emma’s dad was epic and I loved everything that went down with it. Everything that came about because of it was awesome.
The end was so awesome and I was so happy for how things ended but I really wished we knew how it would turn out in the future!!
Zack has many balls that he juggles at one time and every once in awhile something falls. This time it is something that could end up with him losing out on a chance to do something he has worked his while school career for.
Evelyn on the outs with her father because of an issues that she has had since birth. Is summed to him and must obey his every commend. Even if it means that it will take up a huge amount of her time. But maybe this time her father will finally appreciate what she can do. But Football players are not her thing, even if her friends are all dating them. She will not fall to the powers that be for football rules her school.
Watch as these two navigate life and try to make the best of being thrown together to complete a task. Will they finally give in at the end?
Where do I begin with this review….. I have to say that I love all the books in this series because Gianna has this way of writing a story that draws you in and keeps you reading straight through to the ending and when you reach the ending you don’t want it to end. This is how Falling For You is.
In this story we meet Zack and Emma and these two are both different and the same all at the same time. Zack works very hard at school and having a job and taking care of his family. He is determined to get as degree that will help him help his parents out and give them a chance to retire and relax. Emma is all about the books for school and for reading on the side. She takes her studies seriously and she loves to read romances as she will never put herself out there to be in a relationship.
This all changes when her roommate starts dating a football player. See she and her roommate go to a party and she meets Zack but when she sees him again he doesn’t recognize her. But then Zack needs a tutor and guess what yes you got it Emma is his tutor. The more time they spend together the closer they become and this is when the story takes off and the two of them are amazing together.
This is a MUST READ book and series for all romance lovers!
This was an amazing story. I could not put this book down. Gianna’s stories bring to us real life situations that are relatable on so many levels. Zack and Emma both have issues with their families which cause both of them to have insecurities. Will they get past those insecurities? You will be rooting for this couple the entire book. I loved Zack and Emma. I can not wait to see what is next in the Bragan University series.
Gianna has done it again!!!!! Falling For You, Bragan University Series (Book Three) has taken my heart and made it explode with love and emotion. This younger story of a sweet, cute and not your typically football player Zach and a book loving, keeps to herself Emma will warm your soul with each and page. Talk about opposites attract though, You don’t see Zach and Emma coming and when they connect your over the moon happy and excited for them. This whole series so far has me hooked and with each new character added to the mix I fall more and more in love with Bragan University.
Wow! I absolutely loved this book. Zach and Emma are my all time favorite characters from this series. Emma is someone most females can relate too being a bookworm and loving her book boyfriends. Zach is the perfect all American, hard working college kid who’s morals and integrity are rare these days.
Zach is concerned with family issues and college, working hard to make ends meet while staying at top physical condition for football.
Emma is the classic good girl who has a wild streak hidden beneath her.
They are the perfect couple. I dont know how much more I can say, but I do want more from these too.
If you haven’t started this series yet, get to it. Chop, chop
Wow what a amazing read that will melt your heart. This book will have you taking a breath of fresh air. As this whole series is a breath of fresh air. This is a love warming sweet book that will have you glued to each word as you are reading and will read in a sitting.
This is my favorite book in the series. I loved Emma and Zach’s story.
Gianna always manages to bring real life situations into her writing making the characters relatable.
I found myself laughing sometimes and angry at others. I couldn’t put the story down until it was done. Another fabulous book by Gianna
My heart was crying for Emma having to grow up knowing her father wanted a son but instead got a girl that he couldn’t play football with. She learned to dislike the sport and not associate with any football players. Kind of hard to do when her roommate, Zoe is dating a football player and also kind of hard to do when her father forces her to tutor one of his precious football players who failed biology. This should be fun.
Zack comes from a poor but loving family. The financial burdens are so dire that on top of his course work, and football practice he works long hours to be able to help with the bills. The last thing he needs is a failing grade in biology and have the coach pull him from a very important game where he could possibly be drafted to the NFL. When the coach assigns him a tutor he’s not sure what to expect. He certainly in for a big surprise.
Even though Emma and Zack hung around the same circle of friends they never really interacted and if it hadn’t been for their forced interaction they would have missed out on a very special relationship. I love how they interact. She’s so witty with her comebacks and he’s so genuinely humble and kind-hearted. As their relationship progressed I fell more in love with them. Zack’s parents are so great and I love that story about homecoming. Awesome! The epilogue and the unexpected turn her father took in his relationship with his only daughter was truly wonderful. This series is just a great read. I truly enjoyed it.
Zack and Emma’s love story is just hands down AMAZING! This book isn’t just about the nerdy book worm getting a HEA with the hot football star, Zack and Emma are so much more.
Zack hasn’t doesn’t have it easy. No one truly knows about him or what his family life is like. He has the best parents EVER but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Emma has lived in a shadow her whole life never feeling wanted or loved by her father.
When these two are pushed together they have amazing chemistry. Together they are their true self and things just seem so easy. This book will surely give you all the warm and fuzzies. I loved Zack & Emma.
As youngsters they are no strangers to pain, and tears in a world where they shouldn’t know either.
Older, and wiser, living away from home and attending University this should be the time of their lives…
Hes failing Biology, shes unable to stand up for herself and this is how they find themselves thrown together.
Shes a mystery to him, so unlike all the other girls he has known, but shes hiding something.
Hes not the typical jock. Is he all he says he is or has he got secrets too?
Awwww this book is a complete cuteness overload! So sweet and adorable are they. My heart was a goner pretty much from the start.
Gianna never fails to bring you a story that will make you swoon, and sigh happily, and this is no exception to that!
I’m loving this series with an unrivalled passion! Bragan university is one of the best young adult reads I’ve lost myself to in a looooonnnng time.
I’m so glad this isnt the end and that there is more to come!
Both Emma and Zack stole my heart in this beautiful poignant tale.
Its refreshing to read a book that is so innocent. This to me is my perfect read.
Need I say more?
I’m open to read all kinds of stories as long as it does have an HEA. I don’t read too many young adults stories because they are close to my kids age. I’m very cautious with them. I have enough drama at home. Gianna Gabriela’s stories are different due to the fact that her writing is mature and creates characters that are too. This 6 star story had me hooked and kept me reading non stop.
Zack is a football player that does not fit the Bragan University norm. He works hard for what he has accomplished. Things are not easy for him. Emma loves books and she’s a studious girl. She is forced to tutor Zack. The more time they spend together the more they get to know each other.
This is a first love kind of story that made me sigh a few times. This is the kind of story that I would safely let my 15 yo read. It doesn’t need to be filled with sex scenes in order to make this an amazing romantic story. The level of writing is well thought out and beautifully executed. The characters are mature and level headed. It’s not full of teenage drama. Not many authors can get me hook like Gianna can.
The storyline was beautifully well written. It kept me addicted until the very end. Bottomline this is a must read.
This is the third story in the series but I can safely say it can be read as standalone. The focus is on the Zack and Emma. The first 2 story are worth a read too. Told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story.