He’s the persistent playboy who refuses to walk away. I’m the impassive new girl with nothing left to give.Things are about to get complicated…After months of refusing, I finally agreed to make the move to Alrick Falls. My family thought it was best – that a new scene would be good for me – and I was sick of having the same conversation.So here I am, and the plan is simple. Smile through each … is simple. Smile through each day and avoid her at all costs.
It’s perfect.
Until the cocky quarterback comes into play.
The last thing I want is his crooked grin and dark brown eyes focused on me.
Yet here he is, constantly in my space, pushing me, daring me to care. Telling me what I think and feel, as if he knows.
He doesn’t know anything. And I plan to keep it that way.
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What an epic fumble!
Meagan Brandy lured me in with gorgeous cover and her blurb. But her angst and her strong female lead held me hostage! It was impossible not to fall for the tough chick with a huge vulnerability. It was easy to stumble and make excuses for the playboy especially when it turns out he isn’t such an ass….
Fumbled Hearts is going to steal a big piece of your heart with no chance of returning it. Be prepared to fall, and fall hard!
Where can I begin when it comes to this amazing book. I mean I was sucked in from the start all the way to the last page, and there is just so much that I want to write, but don’t want to give anything away, because this is a book that you need to experience for yourself. It has been a while since I have found a book that has made me have all the “feels” while reading. And this is one that will get you to have your heart breaking one minute to racing the next. There are some scenes that are hot as hell and then those that make you want to scream. With that being said this is my review for this fucking awesome book.
I will begin with that I have read quite a few books that take place in a high school setting, and I have sometimes found myself asking myself, what can these teenagers know about really finding love? Well this was not a question that I found myself asking when I was reading Fumbled Hearts. Instead I found that in a way the age of the characters helped set the right amount of angst that was needed for them. There was characters that I found I wanted to throat punch if they were actually standing in front of me. Then there was characters that I wanted to just shake and smack them to wake up and see what is right in front of them. Being able to do this helps me picture each of the characters in my head and play out the entire book. Meagan did this perfectly for me.
Next the premise of Fumbled Hearts can be looked at as one that has been played out before, girl falls for star football player and then insert drama. But this is not true for this one. Fumbled Hearts goes deeper and give this storyline more depth to it. Yes you have the playboy star football player, Nate and his teammates, Parker, Jarrod, and Austin. And yes you have that one girl that thinks that she is the only one that is to believes she is the only one that should be with the star player, Liv, that causes trouble for the main female, Kalani (Lolli). Still there is more to this story that I can say that brings this storyline more substance. Normally its the male character that is the one that fights the tug and pull of the female character, yet this one switched this. I found that this is something that kept my interest when I was reading. I found myself wanting to see how everything was going to play out with all the different characters when you have the girl being the one with her issues instead of the male character.
Lolli has her secrets and issues that she is not willing to share with anyone. Nate is the one that wants to fix her and show her, while he is changing himself. Parker is hiding something from everyone, this I hope is revealed in a later book (hint, hint, Meagan Brandy). And both Jarrod and Liv are ones that I could only wish would fall off a cliff.
Fumbling Hearts will leave you wanting more. It does not leave on a cliffhanger, but there was still some questions that I want answers to, so I will be waiting for the next book to see if I get my answers.
This book keep me so hooked. I wanted to read it faster and faster to absorb their story. It is written in a way which made me feel as though I was living it right along with them. The ache in your chest, the laughs, the love. The main characters made it, but all the others completed it. Made the book had more “girth”. I can’t wait to read Parker’s story!
I absoultely loved this book! I had so many feels during this book! I felt horrible for Kalani and everything she went through, but I was so happy that Nate was able to get over his “playboy” act for the right girl and help her open her heart again to love and feel again!! I could just feel right from the start that these two were destin to be together, and were meant to change each other for the good. I highly recommend reading this book! I look forward to reading more books in this series!!
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the roll reversal and that Nate had to do most of the chasing because Kalani was too oblivious to him. She played everything close to the vest. I found it frustrating at times but I get where she is coming from.
My heart couldn’t take any more!!!! How much can one heart break before it is unable to be pieced back together???
I love a good football love story! I loved the characters in this story. Kalani was fantastic! She absolutely made him work for her attention! Nate was just about the sweetest “playboy”. Parker is just the kind of friend every girl needs! And honestly I am still not entirely sure what the heck happened with Mia at the end. Don’t even get me started on Olivia. If I could slap a person through my kindle…. she would be at the top of the list! This love story was fun and sexy, with a great amount of heart break and scheming jerks. I did cry some real tears! And I was very much rooting for Kalani and Nate to make up by the end. I am not going to lie, I was quite angry at him for a chapter or 2….. but he redeemed himself and I wanted him to get the girl!
Now I REALLY can’t wait to get to read Parker’s book!
Gotta start off by saying I cannot believe this is Meagan’s debut book. It is EVERYTHING I want in a NA read.
Kalani is a fierce, funny and somewhat broken teenager who has had to grow up way before her time. She is independent, loyal, smart and beautiful. I loved everything about her character and her backstory. Nate is the QB – seemingly the typical high school man whore, big man in town and perfect son. When the two meet sparks fly and the game of cat and mouse begins.
Luckily for Kalani there is actually more to Nate than she first thought and throughout the book I fell in love with him too. I adored the chapters in his POV, they really showed who he was, the real him. He breaks through her barriers and gotta tell you – he is one swoony SOB. I smiled a lot while reading his parts and loved his gentle side.
“I kind of hate he knows what to do and when to do it. Then again, I kind of don’t”
It wouldn’t be a NA read without plenty of angst, laughs with your BFF and a little heartbreak. I definitely needed tissues a few times. Throw in a plot twist and fantastic supporting characters and you’ve got one hell of a read. I look forward to many more stories from this author and definitely recommend this book.
I honestly don’t know how Meagan writes these Alpha possessive males that burrow their way into your very marrow. There’s no escaping these men that she creates and there’s no going back to a time before you read about them. I am behind the times because I started my Meagan Brandy journey with BOBH, so this is my first time reading Fumbled Hearts, and I have to say, that was a sad misstep on my part because I fucking loved this book. Nate and Kalani own me, and I don’t just mean that metaphorically these two legit stole a piece of me while I was reading.
Kalani does not make it easy for Nate. She makes this man work and work hard to break through these iron clad walls that she has built up. But work he does, every time she pushes he pushes back. Every time there was a crack in her armor he was there to mend her. Every emotion that was brought out he was there to hold her hand and let her know it was okay. Every step of the way he fought tooth and nail to let Kalani know that he was there. And every time he did he stole another piece of me.
Meagan has this way of writing these characters that seep into your very soul. The connections that she creates and the layers that she seamless implements into each and every story enrapture you from start to finish. I have yet to read a book by her that I was able to put down before I finished, that’s how involved you become, you physically are unable to stop reading, you have to keep going. Nate and Kalani are something unique, their connection is one that doesn’t happen often and it’s one that I’ve come to love about Meagan Brandy’s books, her ability to write these characters the way she does is truly a remarkable talent, and that’s why she will always be a One-Click author for me.
I am usually pretty picky when it comes to Young Adult/New Adult, but I’ve loved everything I’ve read so far by Meagan and this sports romance did not disappoint! I love strong heroines and a cocky, there’s-more-to-him-than-what-meets-the-eyes type of hero.
Kalani has secrets that she keeps close. She doesn’t care what others think about her. She’s a badass heroine who doesn’t take shit from anyone. But she’s also vulnerable, and has had a lot of responsibility placed on her shoulders, and she’s scared of opening up and trusting people. She has a close relationship with her cousin, and is very knowledgeable when it comes to football.
Nate is your typical, cocky, playboy jock; there really is more to him than he lets everyone see. He has a big heart, his love for Kalani is so strong, and he has a way of knowing certain things when it comes to her. He has great parents for role models, they’re loving and encouraging, and I loved his relationship with them, their interactions together and with Kalani.
Kalani and Nate have an intense connection and attraction right from the start. The way they first meet is hilarious, and the banter between the two is so great. Nate is very persistent and Kalani does everything she can to keep him away, until she just can’t refuse him any longer. Nate is the absolute sweetest when it comes to Kalani. He knows what she needs before she even knows it. He’s the kind of protective, possessive hero that I love. Kalani and Parker’s friendship is goals! My heart broke for Kalani and the loss she has experienced, but she’s strong and had to overcome so much.
Slide this onto my reread shelf, IMMEDIATELY.
Nate & Kalani packed all the heat, angst, & love into these pages. Strong female MC with a hidden hurt? Male MC with an ego he has to pack away in order to get the girl?
ABSOLUTELY!!
My only regret is not reading this sooner.
What a fabulous love story. This story is about overcoming tragedy by opening your heart to your true love. This book was hot and Nate will easily be your next book boyfriend. The love between Kalani and Nate is explosive, hot and powerful. The story will grab your heart and not have you let go until the last sentence.
I honestly don’t know why I’ve waited so long to read Fumbled Hearts (clearly I’m an idiot!) …
I feel in LOVE with these characters… between Kalani’s sass, Nate’s arrogant football star façade & the way these two just saw each other (their connection)… they had me all up in my feels! So many laugh out loud moments, all the angst & steam for days… WOWZA! I could not put this book down!
4.5 Stars
I really enjoyed this one! Kalani & Nate were both such amazing characters, and I loved watching their story unfold. This is definitely not an insta-love story, but a perfect depiction of how feelings and relationships evolve over time.
While both characters showed enormous growth throughout the story, Kalani was so complex and had such a dramatic change. I loved watching her come back to life and start opening herself up, and Nate was the perfect complement for her. He was the epitome of a book boyfriend, and I couldn’t help but fall in love with him.
This book is way more than I expected, and I loved how it wasn’t a typical high school romance. Yes, there was plenty of drama, but it wasn’t overly so and each moment played its part. It’s perfectly paced, has plenty of laughter, a few tears, and the perfect amount of football to truly call it a sports romance. I definitely recommend this one!
Aaagh, all the angst! I don’t think I could love this book or couple more!
Kalani is new in town to finish her senior year which causes a few heads to turn but Nate quickly lays his claim *swoon*! She has suffered great loss at such a young age. She’s closed off, keeping everything she’s feeling on the inside, unable to share or give anything of herself to anyone and my heart really went to her.
Nate is the towns star quarterback, most popular guy in school, enjoying parties and the girls at them. I think I fell for him at his first encounter with Kalani with his sexy smirk and playboy charm.
The way Kalani and Nate come together is filled with angst, want and a whole lot of sexual tension. Kalani isn’t your typical heroine, she’s honest, true to herself, strong-minded and really makes Nate work for it, he’s the one doing the chasing. He’s patient, possessive, sexy with a dirty mouth and really heats up those pages, he just can’t get enough of being around her and the love this couple have just bursts from the pages.
Not only is this an amazing book with a story that will keep you hooked throughout, there is also such a great cast of side characters, some you will love and some you will hate. Parker really stole my heart and I’ll be diving into his book soon.
This book is everything I love about Brandy’s writing, it’s fun, sexy, completely captures you and is one of those books you just can’t put down nor want to end!
Copy received for an honest review.
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This book was meant to be read by me! And this book was meant to be amazing! Funny and romanti, it’s a great read for anyone!!
Oh, my heart;
I’ve read this book more times then I can’t even count, and it never gets old, it’s full of pain, reality, lies, betrayal and a good dose of love, a book you need a nice quiet space, a glass of wine and moment to yourself, I guarantee you; it is worth the read.
Wow! I loved this book so much. The characters all make you fall in love with them from the very beginning, when you finish reading this book you will feel like you just lost your best group of friends.
I really enjoy books that keep me engaged from start to finish and this definitely did that. You will not ever want to leave from this world. However you will definitely want to switch places with Kalani because her man is major book boyfriend material.
If you are thinking about picking up this book you definitely should.
A soul consuming read that will pull on your heartstrings. I absolutely love Nate and Kalani’s story. It will make you laugh, cry and smile.
This was my first Meagan Brandy book back when she only had a couple of followers on Facebook and I was instantly hooked.
Guys this book is everything!! One of my all time favorites and I think I’ve read this book about 20 times. I just looooove Kalani and Nate.
He’s that entitled guy that thinks he is God’s gift to women and she’s that sassy, strong, independent girl. Match made in heaven
After some serious hate they get to know each other. They began dating but soon their pasts come knocking…
What I love the most about Megan Brandy’s books is that she has a special way of writing that gets me every time and makes me feel like I am a part of the book world I’m currently reading.
I can recommended you this high school story to one hundred percent! Especially if you love an emotional love story with a lot of angst
Kalani and Nate!!!! Dang I loved this book. Did not want to put it down!
Lolli is the new girl. Looking out for herself is what she does. Not falling for anyone’s crap, always speaking the truth.
Nate is the cocky football star. He never goes for repeats. Always up for a party.
When Nate meets Lolli, she is something else. He can’t figure her out.
This book was awesome. You feel the changes in these two. Even as they fumble with their hearts the recovery is there in the end.
Will definitely be reading more!!! #KUREAD