Being the nice guy leaves me open to being a rebound romance.Which I’m not interested in. I’ve got better things to do.Like taking my spot on the NBA draft picks. It’s all that matters to me.Love has never been on the radar. I’m too focused for all that fluff.Then life slows me down. Way down.An injury at the end of the spring semester has me working my way back to full health all summer long.And … working my way back to full health all summer long.
And wouldn’t you know it? I’m paired up with the most beautiful and aggravating girl on the women’s basketball team.
She ain’t got a chip on her shoulder. She’s got a family-sized bag.
Her body was built for ballet shoes and tights. All of which I’d give up my dreams to see her in.
But she’s focused on one thing—not being anything like her mom.
The mother that is head of the dance program at our university.
I might need my body to heal, but this pretty woman needs her heart mended.
She’s got some deep wounds from the past that she’s not willing to release just yet.
Where I didn’t think I’d ever say such words, I’m up for the job.
This one is mine. I’m going all in.
The Providence University series is a stand-alone new adult series with an HEA for every book. This book was originally published as Rebound in 2016.
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4 Stars
I received a free copy of the mildly steamy college based novel Providence University book 3: Going All In formerly Rebound by Ali Parker and this review was given freely.
A complex and emotional novel where the characters find friendship, love and closure after emotionally scarring events while trying to stop the person sabotaging the Omega fraternity, survive a coach embezzling scandal and maintain top performance in both classes and their sports. Junior Friars Men’s Basketball Captain,business major and the “responsible” VP of the Omega Fraternity Micah Sanders finally agrees to approach the woman of his dreams;introverted senior women’s basketball captain, point guard and daughter of Dance Dean Dr. Delilah McCraven, Natasha”Tasha” Kelly; only to end up injured in a freak accident.
Contains the sensitive themes of teen pregnancy, date rape, embezzling, and cancer. The book also contains an easy flowing, realistic update on the characters we have learned to love in prior sequels, a good lead into to a sequel, and the hint of a happy permanent ending for Micah and Tasha.
Good standalone but best if read in sequence.
Entertaining with excellent characters in Natasha and Micah. A wonderful sports romance! Will they find their HEA?
I read an arc copy of this book
I enjoyed this new “Providence University” story! It’s a college romance with some drama and ups and downs. I really liked the characters and the plot is interesting and captivating. Micah and Natasha’s story is refreshing and so good. I really like how this story develops.
Another great story from Ali and Weston. It has so much emotion and steamy scenes. Micah is a basketball player who tries to keep the Omega house from causing to much trouble. When he gets injured, he starts talking to Tasha, basketball player who is the daughter of the dance coach. Tasha has been watching Micah since he joined the team but has kept to herself. They slowly come together and realize that they need each other. It is a wonderful story and you may want to keep the tissues close just in case.
So far I am loving the Pro U series from Ali Parker. Each book has drama, heartache, passion, friendship, witty banter, laughter, and love. Going All In is no different. Natasha “Tasha” is a basketball player for Providence University and doesn’t have a great relationship really with either parent. Micah is also a skilled basketball player for the same university and soon to be new president of the Omega frat house. They each secretly have a crush on each other and are set up by mutual friends. Yet when each has guarded hearts because of their pasts will they be able to overcome their fears in order to find happiness. I loved this new novel in the series and how relationships were mended in the end. The characters were wonderfully well written and I really enjoyed the camaraderie between all of the characters. I can’t wait for Jace and Layla’s story to be released.
“I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this novel.”
Welcome back to Providence University where Ali and Weston Parker bring forth serious issues with these young adults and a way for them to overcome their hurdles and come out stronger than ever. In this third book we journey with Micah Saunders and Natasha Kelly. Both basketball stars and captains of their teams and both struggling with family issues that cut deep. Micah is the “house mom” of the Omega fraternity and is an all around good guy that gets injured and hopes that maybe this game his parents will show up to see him play. Natasha keeps people at arms length so she doesn’t risk the chance of getting hurt by love again and has a very strained relationship with her mother who happens to be Dr. Delilah McCraven, the cold hearted Dean of dance. Micah and Tasha have had eyes for each other for two years but fear of rejection stands in their way. That is until Tasha gets ahold of some punch at a frat party that is spiked with date rape drugs and Micah will do anything to keep her safe. What starts out as a friendship and a shoulder for Tasha to cry on turns into a whole lot more. They bond over secrets of loss and guilt and help each other heal. Can they turn their friendship into a lasting relationship??? Their journey is riddled with potholes but hope is at the end of tunnel. This is truly a MUST READ that works its way into your heart from the beginning. Congratulations to Ali and Weston on this stellar story and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us next. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book and purchased a copy for my favorites collection.
Going All in by Weston and Ali Parker
Common ground
If you like basketball then this is the book for you. Micha and Natasha have a common ground and that is basketball. They both have their own set of problems they are dealing with but seem to click. The characters have that steamy chemistry and the story line is good as always. You won’t be disappointed when it comes to Going All In, it is another good book to add to this series. I received an ARC copy of this book and I am leaving an honest review.
Loved Micah and Tasha story!! Its full of emotion and drama, Was beautifully written. Great story Loved it!
Micah is a good guy. He’s the one who rescues the drunken girl who stops the fights and tries to keep the people of Omega House on the relatively straight and narrow with his friend Jacob. This is the third book in The Providence University Series but could be read as a standalone but it wouldn’t be so good as to read it as a part of the series in the order. Micah has so much going on…he hasn’t seen nor heard from his parents in months. Someone is trying to sabotage the frat house and causing major trouble for them. He plays basketball and is extremely good at it, even if he isn’t the tallest player but he injures his right wrist in an accident which could ruin his chances in the NBA. But then, there is The Girl. The One that he has been falling for from afar. Tasha who keeps herself to herself. Her mum is the dance coach but they don’t seem to talk much. But she plays women’s basketball so has has an ‘in’ with her which he uses.Tasha has her own hang ups and she’snot used to letting people get close to her but she’s been watching Micah since he joined Providence two years ago. But can she trust him? I have enjoyed all three of this series but this is my favourite.Micah is such a good guy and deserves happiness as does Tasha. When their friends lend a hand, things start to fall into place and life improves for both of them. He needs her just as much as she needs him. This is one story that could have you reaching for your hankie as well as smiling, laughing and swooning as Micah proves that he can be trusted and the depth of his feelings for her. Pure Steam HEAT! Get this and love them like I do. Such a well written story with amazing characters and a great storyline that portrays them at their best. A real page turner with believable characters and left me wanting to read about others in the book. I received a reader’s copy of this book and voluntarily leave my honest opinion of it here. MOST DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED
Ooh! I just loved reading Micah and Tasha’s story! The story flowed nicely, the characters are well developed with a burning chemistry, the banter is right on and a smoldering happy ever after. I most definitely recommend this book, the entire Providence University series and both authors. Grab it for your reading pleasure.
I received a free copy of this book via The Parker ARC Team and I am voluntarily leaving a review
Going all In by Ali Parker and Weston Parker is the 3rd Book in the Providence University Series and as always it is a 100% worth the read.
This time around these 2 amazing Authors bring us two basketball players, Natasha and Micah.
This sweet story is fascinating and captivating, where their love is build on friendship and trust, something that is hard to find nowadays.
The ride of emotions that we get to experience with this characters is intense. The pain they experienced in the past was truly felt in each turning page, and it had a powerful way to pull you in and lived it with them to the point that you can feel drained from it.
Their decision to go forward with a love relationship caught them in a wave of triggers and doubts that threatened the little sentiment they had for each other.
Now the question is, will they be able to sustain what they have without causing anymore heartache? Or will they pay attention to their heart and follow their inner call for each other?
You really need to read this book to find out!
Another 5 for the Parkers Siblings!
This was a good read. Tasha has a past with guys that has turned her off. Plus she has a horrible relationship with her mother. Micah is the nice guy and he has wanted Tasha. Finally he starts hanging out with her. They start off as friends but by the end they are much more.
GOING ALL IN (Providence University Book 3) by Ali Parker & Weston Parker
This is the story of Micah and Natasha, and it is a good one! She is the star lead basketball player on the women’s team. She also has a very disappointed mother since she doesn’t want to be a dancer, her mom is in charge of the dance team. Micah is one great guy, who happens to be a great basketball player and could be headed towards the NBA. He also has a crush on Tasha. He has to work hard to get space in her heart. These two have a lot to overcome to work their way together. I very much enjoyed this story as Micah has been a favorite of mine, Tasha is such a great girl for him. This is a 5 star book.
Helping each other heal. This is the story of two college students that find each other. Micah and Tasha are the best thing to happen to each other. They have things in their past that haunt them but together they help each other heal. This leads the way for them to be together and happy! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
This is definitely one book I highly recommend.
The plot is definitely well developed and interesting.
The chemistry between the characters is fantastic.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
Micah is the last of the good guys and he has his sights set on Tasha.Excellent.
Tasha‘s boyfriend at 16 turned her against men. She is in college now and pretty much keeps to herself. Micah has been watching her for years and is sweet on her. Micah is a good guy at the fraternity house, keeping everyone in line, while also keeping his eye on Tasha. Can Tasha trust Micah with her heart or will he break it like her high school boyfriend. They both have issues with their parents and as their friendship grows and they tell each other what happened, it brings them even closer. Micah is willing to take it as slow as Tasha needs it to keep her, and not just for now, but forever. He is willing to wait for her. I just love the way Micah is written. He is such a gentleman, loving, caring, concerned more for others than himself. Excellent love story that just keeps building and building having them finally realize they can trust someone with their heart. They are perfect for each other.
They have really outdone themselves
Tasha, star of the women’s basketball team, holds everyone at arms length, including Micah, star of the men’s basketball team, thinking that she can’t be hurt that way. As the story progresses walls start to tumble, pain is shared, and learning to let go is the only way to fall. Ali and Weston Parker have really outdone themselves with their Pro-U series by allowing the good, the bad, and the ugly flow through without a sugar coating. This series of sports themed new adult romance gives the reader a realistic escape from life.
I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Two young college basketball players struggling to overcome trauma in their lives. Basketball is the choice for both of them to work out their problems. Micah is looking for a serious relationship while Tasha thinks that no guy is really that good a guy. And, she should know based on her experience in high school. What can Micah do to get past her walls? What can convince Tasha to give him a chance?
Another captivating read. This storyline is about Micha and Tasha. Tasha is the daughter of Providence University’s Dance Dean and a basketball player. They both struggle with relationship issues from their past. Despite his issues, Micah desires the loving closeness of the right girl. Once they meet, Micah knows Tasha is that girl for him. he knows that Tasha is the one for him. I voluntarily received an arc copy of this book from the author
Great: Characterizations. Dialogue. – 5 Stars
Inter-personal relations were well set up; showcasing the intricacies of life. We learn how to help someone – only if they ask for help first. I took away from this story to be very careful not to make judgments about a person based on their outward appearance and demeanor. Until we really get to know someone intimately, we are not necessarily privy to all that is happening in their life, nor do we know what has occurred in their past to form the person we see before us today. Great characterization; great dialogue, both internally and externally. Good Stuff!
I voluntarily received an advance review copy of this novel from the authors and I am leaving an honest and unbiased review. I have no affiliation to these authors.