The final book in a young adult romance series about a small town football team and the girls who win their hearts.
Tyler Schumann has always been known as Nelson High’s goofy clown, the guy with the big mouth. But there’s something people don’t know: he’s tired of being in the shadows of his Raiders’ buddies, and he’s ready to do whatever it takes to get the one girl in school he wants to … school he wants to finally notice him: Roxanne Carmichael.
Sammy Carmichael is just one of the guys, known for her mad boarding skills and her razor-sharp wit. But she has a secret, too—a crush on her best friend. It’s a relationship she’s not willing to risk damaging by getting all romantic about it.
When Tyler asks for Sammy’s help, she’s stoked to be able to spend a little one-on-one time with him. Their secret mission will bring them closer together…until she realizes what he’s really after—her sister. Tired of being in the shadows herself, Sammy sets out on a mission of her own to prove that she’s the Carmichael girl he really wants.
But the secrets and lies she discovers as she embarks on her quest could tear her relationship with Tyler to shreds, and Sammy must decide which lies are worth exposing and how much damage the truth will cause.
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Book 1: The Playmaker
Book 2: The Red Zone
Book 3: The Handoff
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This was the perfect ending to this series! I felt so bad to let all these characters who now own a piece of my heart. They were such cute couples and this story wraps up the entire thing. In books two and three, I won’t spoil the suspense, but while there is a happy ending, there isn’t a full closure and you get that in this book.
To be honest, I didn’t like Tyler in the past books. He came across as conceited and obsessed with popularity. Sammie though, damn! I want to be that girl. She’s so not perfect buy yet perfect in every way. (It looks like I’m speaking gibberish. Sorry about that.) Okay, let’s go back to Tyler now that I’ve admitted my girl crush. Tyler wasn’t any of those things. Yes, he was a bit arrogant but he had his reasons. He was holding up a facade. I liked that the author took the fact that the readers would think of him as a horrible person from the past novel and add that aspect of him into this story and how it slowly dissipated. He was also a good person overall after you put his immature thoughts away. He turned to be a great older brother and a loyal friend. Sammie just got better. She seemed more human in this story. I got to learn more about her, what knocks her down and how strong she was. I don’t want to spoil anything about the story but all of the characters were beautifully created. They were like pieces of art.
The story, as I’ve said numerous times, was amazing. The writing, characters, overall completion was whole. All the events led up to the grand finale which really was grand. I liked that the other stories in this series were wrapped up tight in this one. There were no strings left loose. I didn’t feel overwhelming though I was truly surprised at how the story ended. It was a little bit predicted but still amazing. I wish there were more people who needed a story written in this series. I will say that this story is a bit more of a series bounded story. It won’t read well if read without the second and third books. Though you could read this and then those, whatever you like.
This story is worth reading. You need this series in your life!
I received a review copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Tyler wants to be popular and not the goofy one in his group. He needs to take the queen to prom dance or so he thinks. But sometimes we can’t see what’s just in front of us, sometimes the best girlfriend is the best friend.
I’ve really enjoyed this series.
This is Tyler’s story, the goofy funny guy and his friend Sammy who is like one of the guys. He has the hots for her sister and can’t see past her looks and popularity to what a b*tch she is.
The story line flowed smoothly and kept me entertained, I enjoyed catching up with characters from previous books too. Such teen angst, typical high school with the popular kids and the jocks and the nerds.
I’m sad to see this series end, but look forward to whatever this author puts out next.
In the final book of the series, we have Tyler and Sam’s story. They have been best friends forever, but Tyler thinks that he needs something ‘special’ to make him stand out from his team mates. That something comes in the shape of Roxy Carmichael. Will Tyler open his eyes and see what is right in front of him, or will he stumble around in the dark and lose what he’s already got?
This story wraps up all the previous story lines into one amazing climax. We see more of Tyler and Sam’s home life, and the differences are there to see. Whereas one family is full of life and love, the other is clinical and detached. Professions of love are made, but to be honest, even after reading it all, I have my doubts!
With the full crew here helping to complete the story, the pages near enough turn themselves. Everything comes out to the harsh light of day and only time will tell how they all survive the fallout.
Absolutely recommended, both this book and the series.
Merissa
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Sam has a crush on her best friend, Tyler. Too bad he doesn’t think of her as a potential girlfriend. Tyler only sees her as his buddy, so he doesn’t think that she will mind when he asks her sister Roxy, head cheerleader of Nelson High, to prom. When Roxy discovers that Sam likes Tyler, she makes sure to accept Tyler’s invitation.
As if watching her sister make out with Tyler wasn’t bad enough, Sam is also dealing with her mother’s constant pressure to change her appearance. Her mother wishes that she was more like Roxy instead of a tomboy. I’m glad that Sam stays true to herself and doesn’t change who she is.
I love Skater Girl. I’m so glad that she got her own story.
I really enjoyed all of the Big Play Novels and I’m sad to see this series end.