He’s bossy, moody, and overprotective. He’s also a pro athlete who needs to focus on winning games and staying out of the headlines.I’m fiercely independent and need a man like I need a second period each month. So when our worlds collide, I never expected him to be the one to jump in and save me. Especially not when my roommate disappears, leaving me with her baby.I’m clueless about babies—and … baby.
I’m clueless about babies—and it shows. Good thing Alexei isn’t. With six nieces and nephews and an apparent hero complex, the dude is both sexy and more than capable. It’s a combination that makes it easy to forget we’re just playing house.
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Absolutely sweet and heartwarming! A charming and romantic journey to go on with Alexei and Ryleigh. This story was refreshing, Alexei did not come off as a cocky, arrogant, full of himself athlete, and Ryleigh could care less who he was, or that he had money and fame. It was just two people who come together by an encounter that changes the course of each of their lives. I devoured this book, couldn’t get enough, and wished there was more. Ms. Ryan certainly knows how to capture your attention from page one, taking ahold of your heart, and leave you smiling at the end. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I really liked this book the hero was my kind on man (what a man, what a man what a mighty fine man) he was sweet, caring thoughtful and you can tell raised by a bunch of women, thank you this was a can’t put down read, .I was pleasantly surprised by the roommate who left her daughter, I’ll leave it at that. You really can’t go wrong with this book. Alexei my new book boyfriend (for now)
I really enjoyed this touching and sweet, insta-love romance. Alexei and Ryleigh find themselves in a place in their lives that have them struggling to find a way to navigate. Alex’s career is in jeopardy when he sees Ryleigh being propositioned on the street outside the bar where she works. He has an immediate desire to save and protect her. Ryleigh is struggling to survive after several heartbreaking events in her life. Now a friend has abandoned a sweet baby girl for Ryleigh to care for. She is beside herself, not knowing the first thing about babies, but Alex steps in to help, being confident and experienced with babies, coming from a large family. Ryleigh is relieved by his willingness to help but doesn’t want to be a charity case. Ryleigh is smart, and independent with dreams of her own, but quickly falls for the adorable baby, and the sweet and sexy man who selflessly wants to take care of them both. Their attraction and chemistry quickly heats up as they navigate their new partnership. But there are many complications in their way that could tear them apart. Jason Clarke, and Erin Mallon are so great at bringing Alex and Ryleigh to life. They balanced each characters strengths and vulnerabilities so perfectly. I loved how they effortlessly set the stage for all the excitement, doubt, heartbreak, and passion these characters felt. I really enjoyed this heartwarming, sweet and sexy romance!
Finding Alexei was exactly what I needed. A romantic story , easy to read that made me swoon and left me with a big smile on my face.
Alexei is a famous football player who loves the game and his family.
When he sees Ryleigh in trouble , he can’t help getting involved…
From that moment you fall in love with the big bear, with the knight in shiny armour,
and the more you get to know him the more you wish all men were as kind, thoughtful, caring and galant as Alexei.
“It does things to me. This big, strong man being sweet, so soft and tender . . . so perfect”
Ryleigh is an only child and has been looking after herself for a long time. She works in a topless bar and it’s far from easy for her to make ends meet.
Alexei want to help her and Ella but Ryleigh is reluctant to accept his help. It is obvious that they are both attracted to each other but Ryleigh is not ready…
“ I want someone who wants me for me, who likes what I have to say, who thinks I’m funny and smart and beautiful. Not someone who sees a hot mess he needs to fix when he looks at me.”
I rooted for both characters from the beginning and I wanted them to get their HEA so bad.
If you’re looking for a quick read with a romantic hero and a strong heroine , then this one is for you!
A great quick listen. A happenstance meeting that turns into more. Chemistry and banter that is hot! Definitely a low angst, instant attraction, sweet and sexy listen. Narration is fantastic.
This is a pretty short read. I started reading about 7pm and deleted it from my Kindle by 9pm. This one didn’t work for me. A stripper who is in possession of her runaway roommate’s baby meets an ultra wealthy football player. She and the baby go home with the football player immediately, fall in instalove, and have sex right away. The hero joyfully changes so many diapers that it didn’t seem realistic to me. There was contrived angst that was over in a few pages and everyone got their HEA.
I enjoyed this story. It was an easy flowing story that sucked you in and you were at the end before you knew it. Alexei was generous, sweet, and not afraid to go after what he wants. Headstrong and independent, Ryleigh was the perfect match for him. The chemistry between the two of them is off the charts. I will definitely be going back to read the books in the beginning of this series.
The H and h were great. They were selfless and caring. Unfortunately there wasn’t a lot of story building. If you are looking for sex scenes this book had that. However, if you were looking for more build-up and reason for why the H/h get together… there really isn’t much of a reason; other than they are attracted to each other and are in close proximity.
It was enjoyable enough. I just wish there was more substance to the story.
I couldn’t help but fall in love with Alexi (the perfect man! Swoon alert!!) Hot contemporary sports story with HEA!!
Finding Alexei is Kendall Ryan’s newest fun, sexy and sweet romance. Kendall always entertains me with her fantastic writing and her funny and sexy characters. We met Alexei in Dear Jane and I loved him so much! I was very excited when I heard he was getting his own story. He’s not your typical athlete player. He’s a gentleman with a heart of gold. When he meets Ryleigh he’s instantly attracted to her, but he knows she needs help. He genuinely wants to help her just out of the goodness of his heart. Ryleigh doesn’t know that he’s a rich and famous football player, but she knows she can’t turn down his help. She needs it desperately. She has a less than ideal job and her ex-roommate just left her with her daughter. Alexei is a life saver when he offers her and Ella a place to live temporarily. Alexei is a dream with the baby. He knows just what to do and soon they fall into a routine with each other and the baby. They fight the attraction for as long as they can and then they give in. And it’s hot! They have crazy good chemistry and they just fit together perfectly. Alexei is so sweet and caring and handsome! Ryleigh is tough and determined. I loved their story. There’s humor, sexiness, fun and very little angst! Alexei is one of my favorite of Kendall’s men!
If you read Dear Jane, then you met Alexei/Alex in that book. I love the world the author creates where you can read any book by itself but you definitely get more out of them if you read them all. There are characters that overlap and once you get a glimpse of them, you will want their whole stories too.
Alexei is a pro football player who has a heart of gold and the capacity for great love. I loved how protective he was of Ryleigh right from the start, even before he knew about Ella. He wore his heart on his sleeve. It started off as being a protective friend but ended with so much more.
Ryleigh is barely living pay to pay and now add in a baby, she doesn’t know what she is going to do. In steps this knight in shining armor (or football gear) and he live takes a turn for the better. Ella, came to Ryleigh in an unusual way but I loved that she stepped right in and started trying to do whatever she could to take care of her. She may not have known how to take care of a baby but she was willing to do whatever she had to. Ryleigh was just such an amazing character and her big heart was on display through the whole book.
This was such a sweet read and I loved every word of it.
Football superstar Alexei was unlike any other book hero I have had the fortune of meeting. Sure he was an all American athlete but more importantly, he had a heart of gold. So when he sees a woman in distress he doesn’t hesitate to act first and ask questions later.
Not one to ask for help from others, self-sufficient and independent, Ryleigh is taken back when she is approached by and offered help from a man everyone in the city seems to know besides her.
Soon, the traits they both admire in one another spark heat and a more intimate connection… But will pride keep Ryleigh from letting down her guard and letting Alexei into her life and her heart? For that you will have to dig in to this fun read yourself!
As Always, Happy Reading!
“5/5 Beaming Brains!” – Lit-Up My Mind
I absolutely loved this book! Fear not sports romance haters – this isn’t a sports romance, it just features an athlete as the hero. It barely touches on football or any football scenes. 🙂
And what a hero he is! Alexei is basically a knight in shining armor from the word go. This is a sweet, heartfelt and sexy romance between a baby whisperer pro baller and a down on her luck waitress who finds herself unexpectedly a single ‘mom’ to a newborn.
This romance is sort of a Cinderella story, without the bad parts. It’s just a really fun and romantic, feel good story. Loved it!
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Handsome hero just doing a good deed with a strong heroine who is doing her best. Alpha for sure but yet gentle and sweet. This was a great read and made me smile the whole time I read it.
Sweet, sweet Alexei! He’s the perfect man. He is supportive, kind, and down right delicious. He is the perfect example of a Disney Prince for today’s romance lovers even down to the gleaming helmet! 😉
Kendall Ryan romances are like happy-crack. Not only are they mostly drama free, but they’ll leave any reader feeling happy and lighthearted after reading. A quick afternoon read filled with hope and romance, Finding Alexei is a fantastic addition to the KR collection. Left struggling to care for her ex-roomate’s baby, Ryleigh is trying to figure out “parenthood” amidst a Chicago winter when her knight in shining armor comes in. Big, commanding,but sweet as can be, Alexei sweeps Ryleigh and baby Ella away from the cold and into the warmth of his home. What kind of man cares for a stranger and a baby? Well not most but Alexei is the quintessential teddy bear and has a history of caring for his many little sisters and nieces. He’s got baby care down pat, now if only he could control his feelings fro Ryleigh.
Alexei isn’t known to bring woman around, let alone bring them home. After some bad press he needs to do all he can to save his image, taking care of a “single mom” isn’t his best idea but his own mama raised him better than to leave a woman in need. Baby Ella sweeps Alexei away instantly, and Ryleigh is feisty and sexy on her own. Spending weeks with her in his home is like living in a daydream. Ryleigh’s the first woman in Alexei’s life that doesn’t care about his fame or money. She’s independent and doesn’t want to be just a charity case to him. As they cross the line from new friends into sexual partners, their homey life becomes even tighter. When it all comes down to a final decision on what happens to baby Ella….
I definitely wasn’t prepared for the truth about baby Ella’s mom. But I definitely loved this quick read romance. Alexei and Ryleigh have chemistry off the charts. They immediately slid into a relationship without even realizing it! Watching them fall for one another was so sweet and made me giddy. Add this to your TBR for some feel-good romance any day!
A sweet and sexy sports romance from Kendall Ryan that goes for the win! A perfect book to indulge in during this time of year.
Ryleigh and Alexei cross paths and although their relationship progresses at a fast pace you get a clear understanding of both characters.
Ryleigh has had some struggles and is trying to find her footing. When she crosses paths with star football player Alexei and he offers his assistance things spiral. He was absolutely adorable with Ella and that alone will pull at your heart strings.
If you are looking for a quick, enjoyable read with little angst this may be the book for you.
Finding Alexei was an incredibly sweet and swoonworthy read that had me feeling all the feels. From their rather interesting first meeting Alexei and Ryleigh quickly drew me into their story. Ryleigh’s character was one that I became invested with rather quickly especially when she stepped up to do the right thing no matter how uncertain everything was around her. Alexei had me falling when he decided to help Ryleigh even though he couldn’t understand the connection between them. Alexei was such a great guy in Finding Jane but his character truly shined in this book and it’s impossible not to adore him and his huge golden heart. Ella was the perfect addition to this story and she pulled Ryleigh and Alexei together and helped them both see what they were missing. Finding Alexei was a sweet and heartfelt story that is sure to squeeze your heart and leave you with a smile.
I received a copy and voluntarily left a review and all opinions are my own.
I am always ready and more than willing to open a book by Kendall Ryan, she can always manage to take me away from reality for a few hours and leave me basking in and overflowing with emotions for her characters. I couldn’t wait to find out how Alexei and Ryleigh were going to deal with the explosion of their feelings and the ability to cope with… a baby. It wasn’t long and I was hopelessly entangled in the storytelling web that Kendall was weaving and anxiously turning the next page. “Finding Alexei” had me clutched in it’s claws from the beginning of the book to the very end!
Oh man! Kendall Ryan outdid herself on hero this time. She might be hard pressed to surpass this one with her next story. As if a football player isn’t hot enough, she had to place a baby in his hands instead of a football and I was an absolute goner! A muscled hunk of a man that knows his way around child rearing is a man I want for all eternity! I could totally see why Ryleigh was enthralled and wanted more of him because he has the perfect combination of sensitive, alpha male, and protector to keep any female quivering in her boots. What can I say, Kendall created a giant size hole in my heart that only Alexei Ivan could fill!
Ryleigh grabbed my heart and shook it with all her might from the moment she was introduced. Anyone who can struggle like she has in life and still take on the care of a helpless baby without a second thought, is an amazing heroine in my book. I loved getting to know this tough shelled woman with a softened heart of gold. If anyone deserves a man like Alexei, it is most definitely Ryleigh.
Kendall Ryan delivers a romance that not only fans the flames of desire but melts the heart. I highly recommend Finding Alexei for a love story that is touching and unforgettable. Kendall’s couples always illicit deep emotions within me and leave me yearning for more of her amazing characters and stories.