L. P. Dover’s tantalizing Second Chances series scores once again as the Carolina Cougars’ infamous bad boy takes a shot at seducing a driven career woman who’s supposed to be out of bounds. Trying to live down his very public indiscretions, Carolina Cougars kicker Jaxon Reed feels like the most hated man in the NFL. Fans and teammates alike treat him with the disrespect he figures he deserves. … figures he deserves. Unfortunately for them, Jaxon’s no easy target. As payback, he sets his sights on the quarterback’s sister: a sultry brunette who’s curvy, confident, and sexy as hell. But what begins as a revenge fling turns into so much more—a lesson in humanity, and in love.
Bristol Thomas doesn’t have time for games, especially those played by her brother’s Neanderthal teammates. A talented interior designer with lofty goals, she doesn’t know the first thing about football, or Jaxon—except that he’s exactly the type of man she usually avoids. But when his deep laugh and deeper kisses break through her walls, she becomes the target of a fan who’s obsessed with Jaxon. Now she needs to know that Jaxon has her back . . . because he already has her heart.
Don’t miss any of New York Times bestselling author L. P. Dover’s red-hot Breakaway novels:
HARD STICK | BLOCKED
Or these heartwarming Second Chances romances:
CATCHING SUMMER | DEFENDING HAYDEN | INTENDED FOR BRISTOL
“L. P. Dover knows how to create the men who make us swoon, the book boyfriends we all want.”—New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin
Praise for Intended for Bristol
“Dover packs an emotional punch. . . . Deft plotting and a hair-raising finale elevate this pulse-pounding tale.”—Publishers Weekly
“I loved this book.”—A Crazy Vermonter’s Book Reviews
“A fun and entertaining story . . . I can’t wait to read more books in this series.”—Cocktails & Books
“This is a loving book. I love all the characters in this series. L. P. Dover does not disappoint with this story.”—Alpha Book Review
“I just love this author’s amazing ability to tell stories that keep my undivided attention all throughout. This five-star love story with a touch a suspense kept me reading for hours on end.”—TDC Book Reviews
“[Intended for Bristol] provided me with sweet romance, some suspense, and escape from the world. I will certainly check out more books from the series.”—Musings of the Modern Belle
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Bristol and Jaxon have a sweet connection and passion; their relationship does move rather quickly, pretty much love at first sight. Jaxon has done bad things in the past, but he’s trying to be a better guy. I thought it was funny that Jaxon didn’t like Bristol’s brother for being arrogant, but he’s just as arrogant. I also thought it was funny that Jaxon’s manwhoring ways came back at him because it shows you really should know who you are sleeping with. A good point was made about sleeping with random people; someone could go off the rails and you’d be screwed. Jaxon has got himself a crazy stalker that could prove rather dangerous. That’s not the only thing that could affect Jaxon and Bristol’s relationship; he wasn’t completely honest with her when they got together and Jaxon doesn’t get along with Bristol’s brother. Enjoyed the suspense and the football aspect. Overall, an entertaining story with a heartfelt connection.
I really loved this story. It was great to see bad boy Jaxson Reed work to change his ways and make up for his past indiscretions to his teammates. He’s still a bit of an ass at the beginning but once he meets Bristol he knows he wants to be a better man. Jaxson and Bristol seem to be doomed from the beginning but Jaxson won’t give up thank goodness. I really liked these two together and I couldn’t help but cheer for them throughout the book.
This is the 9th of the series but all these books are easily read standalone. I highly recommend this one.
Bristol Thomas doesn’t date football players…actually she despises them, especially after she had one completely annihilate her heart. Her ex did a number on her, and from that point on she decided no more athletes, but she didn’t account for a man quite like Jaxon Reed. The minute they meet the sparks start flying… but once she learns who he really there sure to fizzle!
Jaxon Reed is turning over a new leaf and attempting to show his friends and teammates that he is really a good guy, and is trying really hard to redeem himself after his past transgressions. He’s ready to shed his playboy reputation, and find something a little more permanent, something he can be proud of, and the minute he meets Bristol he knows he’s found the perfect girl… problem is she completely despises his profession. And she just so happens to be his teammates sister, which pretty much makes her off limits…
Barely a paragraph into this delectable story and I was completely consumed, and left with the insatiable urge for more!! Bristol and Jaxon pulled me into their world and had me completely entranced by every spoken word. It was evident from the very beginning that these two were definitely a match made in literary heaven, the intense chemistry they shared could be felt from their first encounter, and continued to burn intently until the very end. I highly recommend you give this read a try, it is one of those stories that will stir your emotions, make you swoon, and linger with you long after the last page has been turned!