A jock, a journalist and a second chance . . .MacKenzie Decker was a question Avery never got to ask, much less answer.They met when she was a young reporter fueled by ambition, and the ink on Deck’s first NBA contract was barely dry. Years later, they’ve climbed so high and lost so much, but one thing hasn’t changed. The attraction that simmered between them in a locker room before is still … before is still there. With success like theirs, everything has been possible . . . except them.
That was then.
But what about now?
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I love an emotional angsty second chance romance and Kennedy Ryan delivers with Hoops Holiday! Add to that a NBA playing hero and lots of hot, mostly naked guys in locker rooms and you know you’re in for a fabulous, steamy treat. If you’re a lover of Kennedy’s Hoops series, you’ll also get a peek into the heroes and heroines from Block Shot and Long Shot!
Right before Christmas Kennedy Ryan fills our hearts with hope, expectation and joy. In Hoops Holiday we get the short story Full Court Press, which is the second-chance romance and its main characters are melting our hearts.
Avery and Deck … * sigh * The first time they met Deck was still an active basketball player and Avery was a sports reporter. The meeting, to put it mildly, didn’t go well but you could immediately feel the chemistry that connected these two. In addition, their developing careers and inadequate time meant that mutual interest couldn’t develop further. After 10 years and many experiences later they meet again and this time they’re working with each other. As it turns out, the electrifying attraction has been frozen for 10 years and now it explodes with even greater force. But they both carry a lot of baggage behind them … It will take a lot of patience and understanding to wait for a happy ending. Because there is no shortage of tenderness and lust in this story! 😉
I love Kennedy Ryan’s writing. Despite the complexity of heroes and extensive stories, her books are read with lightness and pleasure. This is how it was also this time. We’ve been given a wonderful love story that gives us hope that we are able to overcome even the most difficult situations and find our “and they live happily ever after.” This short story also shows us that patience pays off. And most importantly – although in some moments the tear turns in the eye, reading this book fills the heart with joy.
If you have not yet reached for Hoops Holiday – do it now! Although this is part of the Hoops series, you can easily read this story as a standalone.
Just in time for the holidays is this adorable romance with just enough humor and grit – but don’t worry, you don’t need to read other books in the Hoops series to enjoy this one, it’s a standalone!
Second chances are my favorite and I can’t get enough of this world.
Ahhhh I just LOVE Kennedy Ryan and her words! I couldn’t resist the chance to return to my Hoops characters in this adorable holiday novella. You want it. Trust me! <3
This novella has a great holiday storyline and great characters. I really enjoyed it. If you love second-chance or sports romance, this one is for you! This can be read as a standalone.
A super sexy sports romance with lots of mostly naked men in locker rooms? Heck to the yes! This is a holiday romance you won’t want to miss.
HOOPS Holiday consists of Full-Court Press, a Hoops Novella originally published in the Team Player Anthology. It has been expanded and includes never-before-published content, plus an epilogue!
This story was a short heartfelt and steamy second chance romance!
I first met Decker and Avery in Long Shot and I was immediately intrigued by their relationship, so getting an in-depth story of how they started was a wonderful treat.
10 years of not seeing one another gave both Decker and Avery plenty of time to mature, even through the pain they experienced. Together they learn to love again and for good this time. Together they get their second chance at love.
Sexy, sweet, and a must read Full Court Press had me at page one!
Bonus: enjoyed the wonderful Christmassy shorts featuring Iris & August and Banner & Jared
Fun and sexy holiday sports romance!
I’m a sucker for a good holiday romance!
I love emotional and angsty reads – and that’s just what this is!! It’s a standalone holiday read set in Kennedy’s Hoops world and I could eat it all up like candy! You’re going to love this book! Happy reading! xoxo
Hoops Holiday is a total delight. It’s sexy, exciting and so so romantic. And despite the brevity of the stories it’s not without the honest display of humanity we’ve come to expect from every Kennedy Ryan. Talk about ending the year on a high! This is not to be missed!
I loved Long Shot and so I was excited to read the HOOPS novella. Ryan didn’t disappoint (not that she ever does.). Definitely add it to your holiday reading!
Kennedy Ryan brings the emotion with this holiday second chance romance! Grab Hoops Holiday, today!
Kennedy Ryan in an unbelievable holiday romance = magic.
Who can resist a holiday sports romance? I certainly can’t!!
A fantastic Second Chance holiday sports romance with tons of angst!
A holiday sports romance!!! YES! I love Kennedy Ryan!
It was sooo awesome to get this extended Novella from Kennedy Ryan! I love this series so much!
Can’t go wrong with a Kennedy Ryan book to warm up the holidays! A must read.