Jugador—a Spanish word for athleteHe was the star athlete.Football player.MVP.A walking god among mere mortals.Everyone knew Marco Cruz was destined to be a supernova burning bright in the sky.On the outside, he seemed to have it all.On the inside, he was a troubled boy hiding his pain.He truly was a beautiful, vacant shell.I thought I could fix him.I thought I could change him.I thought I could … could fix him.
I thought I could change him.
I thought I could handle what we were.
I was wrong.
He warned me he wasn’t relationship material.
He told me he’d ruin me if I let him.
I should’ve listened.
But, I wanted to take a bite of that shiny, poisonous apple,
regardless of the consequences.
This is a standalone but if you want to know more about the characters, please read books 1 & 2.
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Jugador gave me more time with one of the book families that I hold close to my heart, the Mendoza’s. However this story secured a new favourite, the one that has ultimately stolen my heart, Marco Cruz. Their story is painful, broken and at times will cause your heart to ache. This was a story of first loves, you know the one the love that you feel soul deep and is the reason that you breathe. Lily and Marco’s story is one that will take your heart on a ride of passion, heartbreak and ultimately forever. At times my heart soared like a football heading for the goal posts as their passion, chemistry, intimacy and love took hold. This was a story of finding your home, your peace and finally sharing every inch of your heart and soul with your one person. Jugador gave me everything I wanted in a love story, angst, drama, passion, heat and a connection with the characters that you felt through the words poured out of the authors heart. If there were ever two characters that deserved a happily ever after in the book world, it has to be Marco and Lily.
You should really read Cabezon and Primitivo to get a better a little background on all the characters.
In Jugador we meet nfl heartthrob Marco and fashionista Lily. These two have hot chemistry. If only they can let the past go and move on.
Absolutely love the Mendoza family. With all their fun antics. They show you what family is and what family stands for. Cannot wait to see who gets a book next in the family.
Sports romance fans get ready to be amazed at this newest release that has heart and heat that will have you wanting more of. I wasn’t sure what to expect but being an avid reader of this genre I gave this author a try and I was so glad I did. It was raw, emotional and so worth the read. The characters jump at you and come alive as Marco and Lily’s journey heats up and take you on an emotional ride. You definitely need to one click this and you will fall for their story of strength and love.