As an engineering major at Virginia Valley University, Becca Zizzo is used to being the only girl in the room. Until now, it didn’t bother her to be just one of the guys. But she’s been in love with her older brother’s best friend half her life, and she’s sick of spending time in his friend zone. She’s studied his playbook, and she’s ready to go big or go home. Tight end Carson Fleck has spent … has spent most of his life not living up to his family’s expectations, so who can blame him for not taking life seriously. He’s only ever been good at two things–scoring in football and with the ladies. Okay, and maybe a third thing–scaring off the losers who want to date his best pal’s little sister. But when he realizes his feelings for Becca go beyond the need to protect her, he has to figure out how to become the man she deserves.
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This was a cute read. I liked that we have Carson who is feeling insecure instead of Becca. The role reverse was great. I hope Roman gets his own book. I would love to know more about his character.
Carson and Becca have know each other forever as he grew up with her and her Irish twin brother. The three of them were always together and Becca has been in love with Carson most of that time. He of course never knew ans was acted like he was her 2nd older brother. The two of them end up at VVU, Carson playing football and Becca earning a full scholarship as an Engineering Major. Carson suddenly is n t feeling so brotherly towards Becca and eventually comes to the realization that he has feelings for her. I loved when he realized he was feeling different towards her and they were so cute together as a couple, I really like them together. This story sizzles from the beginning and kept my attention the entire time. While this is the first book I have read by this author, it will not be the last. This book is part of a series and I am going to go back and purchase the others to read the stories of their friends.
I love a book that gives me an Epilogue, and this one did not disappoint!
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This is my first book by Jessica but it will not be the last book from her that I read. She did a great job balancing the sports, friendship and romance in this book.
Standalone with no cliffhangers.
Becca has loved her brothers best friend for years, if being his friend is all she can have she’ll try to make it work. After years of watching him be a player she finally decides to distance herself when everything changes, but can she trust him with her heart?
Carson is a great guy with a big heart, but lacks confidence in himself without football. When it finally becomes clear to him how he feels about Becca will he accept her love or will he lose both her and his best friend?
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The characters are well developed and engaging and the storyline has an even flow. Becca and Carson grew up together and are at the same University. Both Carson and Becca have been hiding their feelings from each other.
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This book was really great, I really enjoyed reading Becca and Carson’s story and seeing them going from a friends-type relationship to love.
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Becca and Carson grew up together. Carson is best friends with her brother and therefore she was off limits.
The passion and chemistry between the character is smoldering, but will they be willing to take the next step to be more?
I love this story is a fun read, that I can’t wait to see what else comes from the author.
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She’s in love with him, but he only sees her as his best friend’s sister. He’s in love with her, but she’s his best friend’s sister, and he promised to keep her safe. How long will it take for someone to admit their true feelings? This book is a terrific addition to the VVU series. Becca and Carson are both interesting, each in their own ways. But their attraction is bubbling just under the surface, until it comes to a full boil. The story grabbed my interest from the very beginning, and flowed smoothly all the way through. It was nice to see the couples from the earlier books make appearances and offer advice. I hope to see more in this series.
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Will they finally figure out they belong together?
Becca has has a crush on Carson her brother best friend since she was young. Now she’s in college as an engineering major and he’s a football god. He chases the women and plays football and loving it. But he’s also following his best friends words that he’s to look after Becca. He chases off anyone that looks at her. She knows he’s going to far but she knows that he’s not for her. Will they figure out what’s right in front of them? I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
I liked this book. The story was well written and flowed beautifully. The characters were well defined within the story and they had such great chemistry. I loved the ending. If you like the works of this wonderful author, then this book is a must-read.
Carson and Becca were destined to be nothing more than friends. It’s like someone can date their brother’s best friend or their best friend’s little sister, right? The chemistry between Carson and Becca is hot, intense, sexy, steamy and you feel there chemistry towards each other coming off the pages as you read this book. Carson and Becca fight there attraction towards one another because they aren’t supposed to feel what they do. their chance at the one thing they both wanted.This story sizzles from beginning to the end of it.
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Who does not love a best friends little sister to lover romance. Carson and Becca were destined to be together and Becca is ready to show Carson that, while Carson, who always saw her as the little sister just now sees her as more. A wonderfull story again in this serie by Jessica Ruddick.
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One smart girl and one big guy. What could go wrong? Or well? Well for that you just have to read the story… But it is really good no matter what. It has a good storyline and really good and well written characters. Overall it was really fun to read. So fantastic four stars for this one.
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False Start by Jessica Ruddick is a friends to lovers, Best friend’s sister, sports romance read And the second book I’ve read by this author. I loved hot jock Carson so much. He’s a tall glass of sexy football playing man and his crazy over protective nature kicks into high gear whenever he’s around Becca. He’s completely clueless as to why he’s the way that he his until his feelings for her can no longer be denied. Becca has been crushing hard on her older brother’s BF and is frustrated with his womanizing ways and overbearing nature. Desperate to move on, she puts herself out there. Carson isn’t about to let her go and declares himself. Talk about swoon worthy *sigh. Their happily ever after is sweet and will leave you with a smile on your face. TBR and enjoy!
Another great one for the Virginia Valley University series. Becca and Carson have known each other since childhood. Their relationship develops into more over the years but neither one wants to admit it. Story is stead paced. We get to see the characters from the first two books interact with them. The only reason it wasn’t a five was Carson’s reaction to what happens near the end of the book seems a bit extreme for him. For most of the book he was so protective of Becca it seemed weird for him to hurt her knowingly.
Carson and Becca
Best friends little sister
These two are like fire and ice from the start. Carson has spent years keeping boys and now men away from his best friends little sister. He has always thought it was because no one was ever good enough for her. But he finally comes to his senses and realizes he wants the smart beautiful Becca for himself. But now he has to fight demons so that he can find his happy ending. I have truly loved this series and all the couples I have met. But Becca and Carson’s love story has definitely been my favourite. And I really liked that we got to check in with past couples. This is a great book and I hope their is still more to come!
I absolutely loved this story!
I was hooked from te first page, I neglected my household duties, my parenting duties for this book.
Carson was the popular football player you expect him to be, but he was a sweetheart as welk.
Becca was also adorable!
This is a really good story! You must read it!
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this was my first book from this author and i quite enjoyed it, it was ok but it was not the best that i have read
Becca and Carson’s relationship has been since they were kids as Carson is Becca’ s brother Roman’s best friend. Becca has held a crush on Carson ever since she was kid and blossomed in to love. Carson has also felt the same always making sure Becca was okay and not letting any guys get near her. One day all that changed and in a blink of eye Carson was feeling unworthy of her. In the end Carson makes it right. This is a new author for me and cant wait to read more of her books.
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The girl of dreams has been there all a long…
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My parents had obviously been gluten for punishment when they had me and my brother in the same year he was born at the beginning and me at the end.
Carson was most girls secret fantasy dreamy to look at but highly poisonous to ones heart better left alone.
And he took his promise he made my brother way to serious.
He’s also the guy I have a huge crush on but It’s really sad when the person you wanted doesn’t even notice you standing
and probably never will.
Unbelievable just because some guy showed me a little attention he practically chased him away.
But then again maybe the main reason I chase them all is the fact I’m hiding my true feelings for her.
Honestly Becca can be so naive when it comes to jerks like him and I’d never want to see her get hurt.
I nearly lost my mind when she called begging for me to come over and when I saw her I wanted to punch something.
Someone had broken into the apartment totally terrifying her leaving Becca with bruised and a concussion.
I insisted she stay with me especially while the police were hunting for the man who did that to her.
Okay I’m the biggest jerk In the world I honestly don’t want to see her on a date with some other man.
I’m acting like a coward I’ve kept secret from her and even my best friend.
But what if I honestly tell her how I truly feel would she want me as much as I want her or would she shot me down?
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