The NFL’s hottest quarterback sets his sights on me, he’s the one guy I can’t have. Hudson Baldwin is a player—in every sense of the term.The god of the gridiron has no lack of women throwing themselves at him.Football players have always been on my no-go list.Just because I have to cheer for him doesn’t mean I want anything to do with his advances.Yet, here he is…telling me he wants me.He … here he is…telling me he wants me.
He wants us.
I’m not here to score with the NFL star player.
But the more time I spend with the king of the turf, the more hits my defenses take.
Can the connection between us be real?
Or is believing love can exist in this brutal sport nothing more than a Hail Mary?
Note: Intercepted Hearts is a standalone sports romance that will give you all the feels. It’s filled with scorching banter, sexy scenes, and several laugh-out-loud moments. No cheating. No cliffhangers. Guaranteed HEA.
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Hudson and Natalie sizzle from the second they’re on the page together and I fell just as fast and hard for both of them. Mika Jolie crafted a beautiful story of love and another side of football that was poignant and timely. I cannot wait for the rest of this series!
Such a great read!! Mika Jolie never seems to disappoint! This book had me feeling all types of emotions from sadness to being swept off my feet! I love HEA’s and this definitely was one of those cute romantic HEA’s! 5+++ stars hands down! Can’t wait for the next book in the series!
This is A nice, easy and short story touching an important subject (it was not mentioned in the blurb so I won’t reveal it).
Hudson is a top player and has a chance of his life ahead. He had tons of one night stands and he is done with those.
Nathalie, a sweet girl with her life full of things that she can’t find a place for love, especially for an athlete that is a PRO.
Hudson felt that she can be the one for him but will he manage to convince her? Or will she stand her ground of not dating a sportsman?
A sweet, fast read. 3½ stars
Fast paced, super addictive, sweet and sexy read.
I love sports romance novels. Football isn’t typically one I usually read, but the blurb on this one had me going for it. I was sooo glad I did.
The storyline and characters are fantastic. It’s well written and such a blast to read.
Natalie has alot on her plate. She’s taking care of her family while trying to achieve her dreams. Which have been on the back burner for some time. When she meets Hudson, things start to change. Not for what she believes is for the better. Knowing she has to focus on her family, she pushes everything else to the side. Including what might just be the love of her life. Family first.
This story is sweet, sexy,intense and highly addictive. I’m so glad I took the chance on this gamechanger.
5/5
Such a wonderful story of how we can’t choose who we fall in love with and we can’t let fear guide our decisions.
Natalie and Hudson know love is messy. But when it’s right it’s so worth it!
Hudson is a football player. Admired by all women. Except Natalie. That is what pulled him in in the first place. Natalie has had it a rough time growing up, so it feels good to her, to be finally admired by a handsome man.
Hudson and Natalie are great together. I love their chemistry and admire Natalie for overcoming her fears. It is not an easy thing to achieve.
You should read this book.
I received an arc from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Another amazing book from Mika Jolie! I loved Hudson and Natalie! Hudson may be a player, on and off the football field, but one look at Natalie and he knows she’s special. Natalie doesn’t date football players because she is afraid of an injury like her father is still suffering from. Unfortunately for Natalie, Hudson is hard to resist, and their chemistry is explosive. Can Natalie put aside her fears and have a relationship with Hudson, or will her fears overrule her heart? I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
4.5-stars
Intercepted Heats by Mika Jolie is an emotional and touching sports romance. It was a quick read full of steamy chemistry and light angst. Hudson Baldwin is a quarterback who is sexy and charming. Natalie just wants to take care of her family, which includes her father who is suffering affects from playing football. The last thing she wants is to date a football player. But there is something about Hudson. I loved both characters so much as well as the secondary characters. Hudson and Natalie had their struggles, but together they are amazing. A sweet and charming story!
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Hudson is a young hot NFL quarterback who gives his team an unbelievable opportunity. Natalie is a professional dancer. She gets called to be the substitute cheerleader. She also has a dance audition coming up that is really important to her. This deals with illness, injury, secrets and so much more. Hudson and Natalie do get their HEA ending and the storyline was well written. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
It has been noted the damage sustained from football can be catastrophic. This is precisely what Natalie Harris wants to avoid. Her father suffers from head damage sustained at college on the football field. When she gets the call to sub in as cheerleader for the New York Kings, her main goal is to avoid attracting the eye of any of the football players.
Football is in Hudson’s blood. As the star quarterback, leading his team to the Superbowl, he’s floating on cloud nine. A chance meeting with Natalie, and he wants to know everything about her. Can he break down the wall she’s built up and have a chance at a budding relationship, or will they drop the ball?
This was a super quick read and quite adorable. Hudson was sweet, attentive, and caring. The relationship he has with his brother, River, was great, and I would have loved to see more of that. I understand why Natalie was how she was. To be young and have to take care of two people can be challenging. It’s hard to always have to be the strong one in the family. When you are taking care of the family, who is taking care of you? The amount of research that went into this was fantastic. I enjoyed getting Hudson’s thoughts about Natalie’s father’s condition as a result of playing the game he loved. This is a beautiful story of what can happen when you take a chance and put your heart out on the line, knowing the results can be catastrophic. A great story.
Loved this fast paced sports romance. Hudson and Natalie have instant chemistry, but Natalie doesn’t date football players. Hudson only has eyes for her, but excerpts her rules. What happens when he gets hurt in a game? Will Natalie be able to live with her decision?
Natalie and Hudson wouldn’t appear to be a good match. He’s from a wealthy family and is the quarterback for a NFL team. Natalie lives in a tiny two bedroom apartment with her father and sister and they struggle to make ends meet. When Hudson and Natalie meet it’s insta lust, but can the flame of lust survive Natalie’s resistance to dating a football player? Once I started Intercepted Hearts I couldn’t put it down. The story flows and you can feel Natalie and Hudson’s pain and connection.
Ms. Jolie knows how to bring her characters to life. This book deserves ALL the stars!!!!
A year ago, I would have said insta-love isn’t my jam but I’ve read some really good ones lately!!
Hudson and Natalie’s story made me laugh and cry and everything in between. I loved their instant connection but I also loved their relationships with their families.
Mika Jolie has built an amazing world that I’m so excited to revisit. I was immediately connected to Hudson and Natalie and the end made me so excited for River’s story!!
I love love!
If you love insta-love like I do, check out this book! Instant fireworks light up the sky when a hotshot NFL quarterback first lays eyes on the beautiful new cheerleader! Oh, but don’t discount this trope, there’s so much more here to love!
I was so enthralled with the great character and storyline development from the very beginning! Hudson and Natalie kept me so invested that I read this book in one sitting!
If you are looking for a quick paced sports romance this book is for you.
An undeniable instant attraction. A wary heroine wondering if she should take the chance or miss out on possible true love with the cocky quarterback. Will love conquer all? Or will fear be the chain that holds her heart back?
Hudson is part of a family who have created quite the legacy in football. He has followed the family tradition and is a successful quarterback who is headed for the biggest game of his life.
For Natalie family always comes first even to the detriment of herself. She is not about to be distracted by any man but especially an athlete who plays the sport she hates.
For a novella this story packs quite the emotional punch. There is no denying the chemistry and connection between them but first she must deal with her past.
Absolutely amazing! The chemistry between Hudson Baldwin, star quarterback for the New York Kings, and Natalie Harris, alternate cheerleader for the squad, is palpable from their first interaction. But there’s just one problem…
Natalie doesn’t date football players.
Not after what happened to her father.
Plus, Hudson and the team are preparing for the Super Bowl in a week. They certainly can’t become distracted with each other. Not when they both have jobs they need to do?
How long will she deny her feelings for Hudson? Can he convince her that he will always be there for her, and that their love means something? Or is it an interception for their relationship- and game over for their love?
Mika Jolie’s newest release is a sweet romance between a football quarterback, Hudson, and a cheerleader, Natalie. Despite this somewhat clichéd paring, this enjoyable short story has genuine, likeable characters and showcases an earnest love without an overextended amount of drama.
I was very interested in the character of Natalie’s father and his backstory, I would have enjoyed learning more information about him. This novella boasts a happy ending, which is always enjoyable, and I look forward to reading Hudson’s brother’s story next. If you are looking for a quick, entertaining sports romance read, then look no farther than Intercepted Hearts.