Take a chancePreslee Jennings hasn’t felt safe enough to date in six years. But when she’s shoved into working with Matteo Cruz, soccer star and international sex symbol, she can’t deny her attraction. Teo is driven, patient, kind—and his butt is on seventy-foot billboards. Maybe she can risk trusting again, if only for one night… breath
Battling an injury that could end his career, Teo Cruz has one chance left to chase the victory he’s sought since he was twelve. He can’t afford to be distracted by a fling. Especially not with pretty, talented Preslee, with her watchful eyes and sudden laugh. He can guess she’s been hurt before. But the more he sees her, the harder it is to stay away…
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With Teo reaching for glory, and Preslee almost free of her terrifying past, a relationship could cost them everything they’ve worked for. But the need growing between them can’t be ignored. And if they can handle the pressure, there’s no telling what they could win…
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Such a great, well-written book about the merging of two passions ~ sports and music. Couldn’t put down this beautifully written story of Preslee and Matteo finding each other in spite of the many odds against them. Preslee’s family member’s appearances in this book reminded me that this series/family are amazing. The whole series is phenomenal and should be read in order.
Five PHENOMENAL stars for this series!!!! Alexa I love books that involve music with them!!!!! I loved this storyline and journey between the characters!!!!
Strikers Waltz, Book Six of Seattle Sound Series by Alexa Padgett
Matteo (Teo) Cruz is a star soccer player from Argentina who unfortunately is suffering from a possible career ending injury. He played for Madrid for twelve years until a devastating injury had him traded to the Seattle Timber team. Teo doesn’t want to give up his dream of the Euro Cup, he hides the fact that his injury still bothers him.
Preslee Jennings had to give up a dream of a national soccer and music career after her ex fiancé broke her ribs and her confidence. Six years later she still suffers from the effects and doesn’t date from fear that he will return. Unable to completely give up music, she plays the viola in the local symphony.
Teo and Preslee are paired together during a soccer camp for local kids run by his current team. Both are unable to ignore the attraction and when Teo finds her tipsy in a local bar, he walks her home. Preslee hasn’t been attracted or wanted to be with anyone in nearly six years, unable to ignore the attraction, Preslee decides to give in to her desire. At first, Teo doesn’t want the distraction from his goal, but sometimes you can’t say no to fate. With a possible expiration date on their budding relationship, can they make their time together count, or will they play it safe? Will he finally be traded back to the team that will fulfil his dream of the Euro Cup or a new goal of having Preslee in life, forever?
Alexa Padgett has done it again and created two beautiful characters in the sixth installment of The Seattle Sound Series. I have absolutely fell in love with Teo and the way he cared for Preslee in every sense of the word. He came from money but instead made a name for himself and his own way in life. Preslee has once again let music back into her life and is slowly, but surely, getting over her fear of loving someone. Together, they make the most beautiful of melodies and the greatest team ever!
Still in the Seattle Sound world but something different. This book is about Preslee who falls in love with the incredibly rich and gorgeous world- famous soccer player Matteo Cruz.
The last thing either of them are looking for is a relationship. Matteo is recovering from an injury to his hamstring which resulted in him being traded down to Seattle from European premier team. All he wants is to be back on the world soccer stage, so he is keeping his slow recovery a secret. While volunteering for his Seattle team he meets Preslee, sister of the team’s Assistant General Manager. Preslee was the star of the university women’s soccer team who quit suddenly six years ago. Matteo’s attraction to her grows as they spend time together, but he is determined to not let it become more because she does not fit into his long-term plans.
Preslee has a crush on Teo. He’s the first man that she has been interested in for six years. When her friend Brenna persuades Preslee to go to the bar where Teo will be with his team her nervousness causes her to knock back drinks too quickly. Matteo seeing her heading towards drunkenness, decides to rescue her and take her to his apartment. Once there, their attraction to each other leads to an explosive first kiss. Matteo tries to not to fall for her, but his feelings will not be denied, even though she could ruin his future.
This book has it all, as well as being a romantic and sexy love story it is an exciting thriller. Preslee must deal with her past coming back to haunt her, and both of them are threatened from all sides and unexpected sources who are trying to keep them apart. Characters from previous books drop in to give support which connects this book to the previous ones. Overall, it is a well written plot with characters whose actions are unexpected and who could have predicted that ending? If you a mystery and a sports theme with your romance, then this is a great one for you.
Matteo Cruz thinks the sports camp will be a way to help out the youngsters during his off season. Being a big soccer star, with a dream of playing on a European team again Seattle is a stop over for him as his injury heals. Until Presley Jennings with her big green eyes and long legs strides into his life. But Presley is off limits as the sister of one of the team executives. Presley is intrigued by the soccer player’s hotter than hot body, smooth voice, and moves on the field. But she is leery of relationships after her last one ended so badly. They will play a hot game on and off the field. The couple finds there are those out to destroy what they are trying to build. They will find their dreams are changing, but their new love may not survive those changes. Excellent pace to the book with the sports and music background. This is part of the Seattle Sound series, and does not fail to disappoint. I didn’t see the twist until right before its unveiling. Unexpected, excellent story crafting, and smoking hot!Smooth character integration with the previous stories. Really enjoyed the book, stayed up late a couple nights reading this one. I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
This one really had my curiosity going thanks to Preslee and her story. Then she meets Teo and the story really sizzles with us sliding into for the duration. As this one unfolds before our eyes we are fast becoming invested in them also. The drama also will seep in causing you to sit up straight a time or two or more. Be careful this one will also give us a bit of whiplash from all the twists at times. I so enjoyed this.
Alexa true to her nature has written another true life novel. Not many can truly understand, but this as with the others in the series is truly inspirational to those who have been there. To scared to live and date. Severe game injury. Jealousy.
Alexa Padgett’s Striker’s Waltz (Seattle Sound Series, Book 6) is a wonderful sports romance, even if it’s “bad boy”, soccer star Teo, is much more the knight in shining armor than true bad boy. The heroine here, Preslee, is a bit of a damaged soul but she has her own bravery and is a wonderfully complex character. This book too has its own complexities but it’s a resoundingly fun story. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises. The book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, and it is easy to highly recommend.
Never does love run smoothly. Not even for Preslee. After trying to move forward after hard troubles of the past, Preslee meets soccer star Matteo Cruz. True love conquers when finally Preslee lets Teo in, but can they get over the obstacles thrown at them?
I really enjoyed this book. The story of two very different people coming together and falling in love. And it’s always an added bonus of guest appearances from other characters from the Seattle Sound series
When Teo first sees Preslee, he is immediately attracted to her. However, his future in football is in jeopardy and with his messed up family and past history, he is not prepared to act on his feelings in case it messes up his plans. Preslee’s ambitions have been cut short as a result of a cruel assault and she is wary of men in general. Nevertheless, she feels safe with Teo, leading her to make choices that are outside of her comfort zone. This stunning romance with characters from previous books in the series is a standalone, and is as suspenseful and enjoyable as the rest of the books in the Seattle Sound Series. The story built from the opening chapters, and there was a cloud of suspense hanging over the characters, drawing the reader into the plot that was being generated against the main characters. When the threat is exposed and the truth revealed, both Teo and Preslee are horrified at the betrayal. I loved the main characters as well as Preslee’s family members who were willing to stand with her against the threats. The attraction between Teo and Preslee was dynamic and this book came to a very satisfactory conclusion. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
This is the first book that I have read by Alexa Padgett and I loved it! Even tho it’s book six in the series, I didn’t feel like I had to read books 1-5 first. (Tho I will read them now bc i loved book 6!) Preslee’s had a really rough life between her family, an abusive ex, and her lost dreams of becoming a pro soccer player or professional musician. Matteo “Teo” is one of the world’s hottest professional soccer players until he gets injured and is traded by his beloved team! Neither was looking for a relationship…one being scared and the other worried about their career…however fate has other plans for them! Can their love survive a crazy, a crazy bff and a crazy mom to get their HEA?
Very nice romance between sports and music. Well written and descriptive. Able to engage easily and appreciate the characters. Villains, working out old insecurities and communication to a HEA. The author didn’t give these 2 much slack as challenge after challenge came at them. It made for a novel romance and 2 committed.
A relationship waltz.