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A deeply emotional standalone romance set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion.Divorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad.Cheated on, betrayed, exposed.My perfect life blew up in my face and I’m still picking up the pieces.The last thing I need is her.A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can’t resist.Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a … pieces.
The last thing I need is her.
A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can’t resist.
Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a wrench in my plans
from the moment our eyes meet.
I promised myself I wouldn’t trust a woman again,
but I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want Lo.
She’s not the plan I made, but she’s the risk I have to take.
A warrior. A baller. The one they call Gladiator.Kenan Ross charged into my life smelling all good, looking even better and snatching my breath from the moment we met.
The last thing I need is him.
I’m working on me. Facing my pain and conquering my demons.
I’ve seen what trusting a man gets you.
I. Don’t. Have. Time. For. This.
But he just keeps coming for me.
Keeps knocking down my defenses and stealing my excuses
one by one.
He never gives up, and now…I’m not sure I want him to.
Checks so many boxes. Single dad? Age gap? Sports romance? FASHION? The city? Yes. All yeses. Ryan’s novels get better and better.
Amazing sports romance that gives you all the feels
A definite must read emotional standalone sports romance with all the feels!
I hope this series goes on forever! (They are all stand-alones but I read Long Shot and Block Shot first.) This one is not a love triangle, but both characters have some very serious things to work through. It’s terrific!
Kennedy Ryan never disappoints! Also… hello, NBA superstar single dad. Need I say more? I didn’t think so.
Hook Shot is the best romance of 2019! Kennedy Ryan created rich and deeply human characters to weave together a story of raw desire, profound pain, and the healing magic of love…and she does it using language so beautiful I could weep (and did!) Get ready to have your heart torn out and returned to you even better and stronger than it was before!
Hook Shot is a beautifully written romance with a single dad in the NBA. Definitely recommend if you love sports romance or just want an original, heart-melting story.
I am in LOVE with this book!
It is my favorite Kennedy Ryan and I cannot stress that enough.
You NEED to read this.
Hook Shot is book #3 in the Hoop Series by Kennedy Ryan, just when I think these guys can’t get any better, she proves me wrong! Hook Shot is Kenan and Lotus’s story.
I’ve read Kennedy Ryan’s work before but I don’t think I’ve ever totally and completely fallen for her words as I have with Hook Shot, I’m completely speechless when it comes to this one. I feel a massive book-hanger coming on.
Usually, this is where I would talk about the plot of the story from my point of view and all that but this one I just… just take my word for it and grab this book up now you guys, if you’ve added it to your TBR because you aren’t sure or whatever, take it off and read it NOW. I will never be able to adequately describe this one to you, it’s just something you HAVE to read for yourself!
Both of these characters have so much depth and personality and…I just can’t gush about this one enough! I literally finished in one sitting, dishes are piled up and dinner is late but I HAD to finish and see where the story took these two.
Lotus is one of the greatest most REAL heroines I have ever read. She has a larger than life personality and she is so relatable that you feel like you are actually living this life with her. When she hurts, you can FEEL the hurt with her, it’s crazy I just can’t even explain it.
I am STILL totally swooning over Kenan and probably will be for a while. He is everything that you want in a man, much less a book boyfriend! He’s sexy, strong, protective, loving, caring, patient, kind, did I mention sexy? Kenan is one of the GREAT ones.
“I have found the one whom my soul loves” – Kenan
The undeniable pull between these two is truly magical. No matter how hard they fight it or run from it, there’s no getting away, it’s been written in the stars. Destiny. The relationship that they build is just, it’s what every woman only hopes that they get to have one day.
“My beloved is mine and I am his.” – Lotus
There are soo many heartbreakingly beautiful scenes in this book that as I started going through what I had highlighted I realized that it’s the majority of the book.
Don’t be turned off if you don’t like sports reads, I almost didn’t read this because sports romance isn’t my favorite genre but even though yes there is some sports aspects in this, it’s completed background to the romance and the rest of the story. I recommend this one to anyone who reads romance, this one is most definitely for you.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.
Another gorgeous book from Kennedy Ryan!
So many things to love about this older man/younger woman single dad sports romance from one of my favorite authors. <3
STEAMY and SWEET GOODNESS! This NBA baller and single father is begging to steal your heart…
A fun new standalone NBA romance from Kennedy Ryan!
Masterful tale of love reminding the reader that there’s always a rainbow in the clouds. Kennedy not only entertains but her words have the power to heal.
I first got introduced to Kennedy Ryan through her RITA nominated LONG SHOT (which is amazeballs), and have since blown through the entire series. I have fallen hard for these deeply emotional men and women. HOOK SHOT is a much…quieter sort of story than LONG SHOT (only a therapeutic box of Godiva required instead of an 18 wheeler’s worth), and it is the most traditional romance of the lot. Kenan is an old school kinda hero who loves jazz and doesn’t particularly like to people (so basically he’s my soulmate), and it is a delight to see him earn his way behind the tough shell of Lotus Dupree. As usual, Ryan deals with difficult topics (in this case childhood sexual abuse) with sensitivity and grace, all wrapped up in a package of positively gorgeous prose. Two thumbs up and a hearty recommendation.
5 Star review of at Hook Shot ( Hoops #3) by Kennedy Ryan
Having read the previous books in this series I was waiting with baited breathe to see what was in store for Kenan Ross, aka the Gladiator and Lotus DuPree. I started it at 8pm and read through until I finished; I could not put it down.
The strength of the writing and the detailed flawed, human characters made it an absolutely riveting read. Not only that but in Hook Shot she addresses and handled issues not always talked about with care, concern and dignity.
Kenan is the perfect hero for Lotus and he was so swoon worthy and respectful that I fell for him hard and fast. The relationships that Lotus has with her girls was inspiring and I would love to call her a friend.
Hook Shot is a powerful story of overcoming the obstacles that life throws at you, love, forgiveness, determination, about making dreams come true, setting goals, focusing and achieving them.
The story simply flows and the characters are believable and so easy to relate too. The writing and story line is solid and all in all this was a fantastic read.
Lotus is one of the strongest women I have read about and I will carry her story with me for a long time to come. This book touched me on so many levels that my review is going to be brief for fear of spoiling it accidentally.
One click now you will not regret it, this book is a must read.
5 “Best Book of the Year” Stars
After Long Shot, I wasn’t sure I would ever find another story that drew me in as much as it did. But low and behold, Kennedy Ryan has done exactly that again with Hook Shot. Kenan and Lotus’ story is definitely one of my most anticipated stories this year. It is raw, emotional, and a story of triumphant and overcoming demons that can leave you reeling and paralyzed.
For someone that is so loud and large on the outside, it floored me to see just how broken Lotus really is. The paralyzing fear she felt and then the strength, as well as the love and protection of a great man, to take control of her fears and overcome her personal demons she suffered throughout her life. My heart wept with her and the rage I felt on Kenan’s behalf from the suffering his cheating ex-wife put not only him through, but their daughter as well. He’s a man of honor and loyalty and hands down, a magnificent father. His ex-wife is truly an idiot to think she could find someone better.
I’m still in awe of the magnitude of this amazing love story. Ms. Ryan’s ability to weave such magic with her words and tell a story that is gripping and powerful; raw and with so much emotion it makes you feel as if you’re living these experiences along with her characters. Lotus and Kenan have a love so powerful you can just feel it coming off the pages. Stunningly beautiful, emotionally raw, and just downright magical! Once you start you won’t want to put it down. Hook Shot is undoubtedly my favorite read so far this year.
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
What’s there to say about this book that hasn’t already been said?? Just read all the 5 star reviews – they can explain it better than I can.
Meanwhile, here’s Hook Shot in a nutshell – it’s a must read if you’re looking for an emotional and unique story:
•Standalone
•Fashion designer
•NBA Baller
•Single dad
•Brooklyn, NYC!
•Older Man/Younger Woman – LEGAL!
Also usual with her work, I’ve fallen in love with another Kennedy Ryan romance. KeLo’s story is beautiful, heart wrenching perfection and I am left in awe of Ryan’s ability to craft a book that embeds itself in one’s heart forever.
One of the greatest literary moments in history, for me, was the moment when Kenan Ross and Lotus DuPree first met. I felt their magic in my soul and have often thought about it over the past year. It is a moment that stole my breath, made goosebumps raise along my skin, and hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. Few things have ever impacted me as much as that simple meeting in a friend’s hospital room between two strangers.
I instantly longed for the story of Kenan and Lotus, because I knew that level of intense passion could only make for the most epic of tales. When Kennedy Ryan announced that #KeLo was actually a work in progress, I not-so-patiently awaited its release. Once Hook Shot dropped, I devoured it like the box of chocolate, I hide just for me. I read, voraciously at first. Then I savored the last few pieces over a few days, not wanting the end to come.
Hook Shot (Hoops #3), the story of #KeLo, is everything thing I longed for and so much more than I knew I needed. Kennedy Ryan is the master of tackling the toughest of subjects, keeping them relevant, seasoning them with passion, then tying them together with ribbons of compassion and love.
I have never read a book written by Ms. Ryan without finding something that I identify with on a personal level. Hook Shot is no exception. I found myself openly crying, laughing out loud, smacking the table is anger, and weeping for joy as I experienced all that is #KeLo.
Kennedy Ryan just knows how to reach into my soul with her words. She challenges me to listen, think, and act. Her stories inspire a strength in me which lets me know I can conquer anything I encounter on my life journey.
Reading Hook Shot was both a spiritual experience and sensual delight. It made my heart sing. #KeLo, the story and the unforgettable characters,now has a permanent place on my list of books that I reread annually and a permanent room in my cerebral cortex. I eagerly await Kennedy Ryan’s next literally offering and the inexorable morsels of knowledge it will contain.