Colton Anders.Quarterback for the New England Warriors.Playboy, cocky, self-assured, used to getting what he wants.Skye Hadley.Teacher at a high-profile private school.Quiet, plays it safe, dedicated employee.
Unexpectedly, their worlds collide.Colton tempts Skye, and she throws caution to the wind and takes him home.Unknowingly propelling herself into a world filled with fans, media and lots of … home.
Unknowingly propelling herself into a world filled with fans, media and lots of attention.
The media attention is grueling, but the chemistry is undeniable. Vulnerable in lust, Skye wants nothing more than to give in to her heart’s desires.
With the world watching will Colt be able to win Skye over in this fun, sports romance?
From USA Today Best Selling Author Kathleen Kelly.
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Tackling Love is the first book in the Tackling Romance series and what a way to start. Colt and Skye’s story is a sports romance that is full of witty banter, flirting, drama and a little angst to hold you captivated by this couple and the storyline. There are misunderstandings, large egos and chemistry that is electric. A passionate story filled with heat and characters that you will love immensely. As these two push and pull and mess things up it will take the best play that Colt has to ensure that these two get their HEA. Be prepared for an ending that will have you craving the second book to this highly addictive series.
Tackling Love
Great start for a brand new series, this rom-rom is full of witt, sarcasm, laughter although this couple went through some trials but they went passed it to their happiness
After a bumpy first couple of chapters this story was fun, romantic, and a heartbreak rolled into one. I loved how Skye didn’t bow to Colt and kept him on his toes. She didn’t allow him to play games and made him be real. Colt was a fun character to fall for when he wasn’t being the Quarterback hotshot. They had chemistry and a more realistic romance. I have read other genres by this author and enjoy her writing in all romantic forms.
Colton is a super cocky NFL player, that ends up saving Skye from a date that has gone bad. When she throws caution to the wind and takes the super hot guy home, she never expected that her quiet life would turn upside down. Now, the quiet life of the school teacher has ended up in the tabloids, and everywhere she turns people are questioning her. Is being with Colton worth all this, or is it better to leave him behind and move on?
This was just ok for me, I was a bit confused on a few things (Derek and his wife?) and that kept coming back to me through out and I found myself wondering more about the side character and that situation than the MC’s. There were a few funny bits, some drama, and some hot naughty bits; overall it was an ok read and I give it 4 stars.
This one was a different kind of story from this author’s MC series. A sports romance where you have a famous football quarterback who falls for a kindergarten teacher. It’s a fast read with the insta-kind of love theme but it’s not without some complications as they come from different lifestyles. The chemistry between the characters is sizzling. Can’t wait to read the next in this series.
A great fast sports rom-com from Kathleen Kelly
There was plenty to love and laugh about in this first Kathleen Kelly written sports romance. It’s a fast read that also falls into the insta-love trope, so if that’s also your jam, grab it up.
Colton Anders is the epitome of the term ‘man-wh0re’ and when the usually strait-laced private school teacher ends up taking him home for a night of hot sex, he thinks it’s business as usual. What he didn’t realise or expect was not to be recognised, and booted out, mostly naked at 3am in a hilarious scene where he says “But… I’m Colt Anders…”. This is the veneer that the press sees. I loved his generous heart, and that he was a also the owner of a Great Dane called Beau.
I loved Beau! As a Great Dane owner, I love to see these gentle giants feature in books especially when some of their most endearing personality traits are highlighted! I especially identified with Beau’s penchant for bad smells after eating pizza, and it reminded me of the time one of our Danes cleared a room while we were having a party!
On the whole I really liked Skye as a character. I loved her naivety regarding Colt’s identity, and her booting him out at 3am was hilarious. Her dedication to her kids at school was awesome, and she dealt with some crappy situations with class, but in some areas, as their relation grew, her attitude towards Colt came across as a little flakey and selfish.
I’ve loved the books that I’ve read from Ms Kelly, and I do recommend Tackling Love to readers who enjoy insta-love and sports rom-coms. And, I’m really looking forward to Tackling Life, Gray and Diandra’s book! 4 Stars.
I’m a huge football fan and I was excited to read this book. Colt is the star quarterback and Skye leads a quiet life, but when they meet at a bar when she’s on a date well let’s just say I read this book in one sitting and couldn’t put it down. There were so many times I laughed throughout this book and there were times I want to smack Colt upside his head. Their chemistry is off the charts and they compliment each other well. I hope he fired his agent Tom because I do wanted to kick is butt. I’m happy they got their happily ever after. I can’t wait to read Grey’s story.
Once again Kathleen Kelly has delivered. This book is a step away from her other books and it is well worth the read.
Skye is a teacher a private school and they have rules to follow, going out with Colt is breaking those rules.
Going out with one girl is different for love and leave em Colt Anders – a hot shot Quarterback for the New England Warrior.
Skye and Colton are trying to find their way in a complex relationship. And when he is standing at her door yelling “I’m Colt Anders” after she threw him out gave me a giggle. A turn of the tables for Mr Anders. To find out what happens and if she lets him back in you will have to read the book – you will not be disappointed
Oooh my I’m loving sports romance and Trackling Love is excellent sweet, beautiful and just….
Colt is the star Quarterback and supposedly a player with woman but then he meets gorgeous sweet Skye kindergarden teacher who plays by the rules till that one night she decides to have some fun.
Will it work out for them or colt’s life cause problems for them both.
Come read I couldn’t put it down seriously enjoyed it.
This is a favorite author of mine and when she advertised that she was releasing a sports romance book I was slightly skeptical, but my skepticism was unfounded and I really enjoyed this book. At the beginning of the story I had a little difficulty connecting with Colt but towards the middle of the story he had warmed his way into my heart. Skye is funny, sassy and a natural balance to Colt’s intensity. When Colt rescues Skye from a first date gone awry she has no idea Colt is a famous NFL quarterback. She turned him down when Colt invites her back to his place and he is shocked to say the least. Fate has other ideas by bringing these two back together again. Will they get their HEA or will forces conspire against them to keep them apart?
This was my first read by this author so a new one for me but don’t think it’ll be my last one. In the beginning of the story, I had a bit of difficulties connecting to Colt but after reading more, he definitely squirmed his way into my heart. I enjoyed Skye’s smart sassy character and felt she had the natural balance towards Colt. Can’t wait to read more in this series!
Skye is having a bad date and when Colt comes to her rescue, she doesn’t want anything to do with him but there’s just something about him that she can’t deny and they end up having a one-night stand. After tumultuously parting ways, Colt cannot seem to get her out of his mind but nothing seems to be going his way. Skye’s a kindergarten teacher and when her job is in jeopardy, she’ll do whatever it takes to keep it. But nothing is keeping Colt away and he’ll try to make her see that he’s not the player he’s portrayed to be. Although with him being a famous NFL quarterback nothing is private in his life and he cannot seem to make anything go right. With their relationship progressing into something more, a lot is thrown in their way. Will they be able to be together? Or will his fame tear them apart?…
I received a free ARC copy of this book from the author prior to release and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is my first book by this author and she writes sex scenes very well. I felt there were way too many sex scenes in this book and at some point I felt myself skimming because it was sex scene upon sex scene. But then the book found a plot and I started to enjoy the story more. I just want to warn you not to get bogged down with all the sex scenes and that this book does have a story to tell.
Skye and Colt meet at a bar when she is out on a date with a dad at the school she works at. He is a BAD date and so she ends up going home with Colt and we get sex scene #1. Personally I did not like that about this story. Leaving with another guy after a bad date and having sex/one night stand seemed in very bad taste.
What Skye doesn’t know is that Colt is a famous football player and so there are lotsa pictures. She works at a school where they care about image and so starts the issues with her relationship with Colt.
Colt in my opinion was a big baby. He seemed very immature and he didn’t seem to grasp that she could lose her job over this. That said he is a good guy. He really cares about Skye and he is very loyal to her. But he also lives in a very different world than she does.
I had many issues with this story, but there is a character in this story, Gray and I adored him. He stole the book in my opinion and his book is next and while I did not love this book, I cannot wait for his story. We get a glance of it at the end of this story and it looks fascinating.
Colton is a famous NFL star quarterback who is a bad boy playboy. Skye is smart and sassy and is a kindergarten teacher at a private school. After a disastrous date Skye and Colt meet in a bar and despite the sparks flying between them, she has no idea who he is. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and their relationship complex, but will his fame be the end for them both. This is a well written flawless story which is entertaining and humorous, and I was hooked throughout. I look forward to reading more from this author whose work I recommend for all sports lovers.
Sweet Romance
Colton is the star quarterback who’s eyes catch on a damsel in distress at a bar one night. The beautiful kindergarten teacher at a private school has no idea who the famous Colton even is and Colton finds this very surprising and refreshing. Skye had to sign a contract at this prestigious school saying she will not bring any bad publicity that would affect the school. So when a photographer catches Colton outside of Skye’s house being removed in only his underwear Skye’s job is on the line.
The relationship and chemistry between Colton and Sky is unmistakable. Can Skye actually deal with the whole fame thing that follows Colton or will it be just too much for her to handle. This is a make you feel good sports romance with plenty of spark. I would recommend this book for all the sports romance fans out there.
4 1/2 stars
What a wonderful romance this story is with it’s strong characters and their sizzling chemistry. The supporting characters are just as interesting as well. Once you start this story you will find it hard to put it down, I did!
Skye Hadley is twenty-five and a dedicated teacher of kindergarten children. She meets Colton Anders, the quarterback for the New England Warriors, at a bar when on a date with a less than charming father of one of the children at her school.
Skye is a strong, confident woman who has a good sense of fun, she doesn’t see herself as anything special and at first isn’t sure why someone like Colt would be interested in her. Colt Is an all round hunk but he knows it and can be very arrogant, although underneath that, there is a lot more depth to him. Together they make one heck of a couple, I loved how things weren’t all rosy, more ‘real life’. Relationships are hard; this is portrayed really well in the book and one reason why I gave it the extra half a star.
Special mention should go to a gorgeous character, Beau, he is one big, beautiful dog with a heart just as enormous. But… he definitely shouldn’t eat pizza! This is one of the less subtle humorous scenes and so hilarious. Throughout the story there are some great lighthearted moments that have you chuckling and another reason this story deserves an extra half a star. There are certainly some serious elements throughout the story that are handled well.
I am delighted to know that there will be another book about Gray, Colt’s friend and it is shaping up to be one terrific story from the tempting bits that were at the end of this book. Of late, Ms Kelly has certainly stretched her wings into more than the MC romance genre and we readers are the lucky ones too!
Colt is a sexy football player, emphasis on player! Skye is a teacher at a prestigious private school. They meet at a bar and the sparks fly. Their chemistry is off the charts and Skye decides to give in to it. One thing leads to another and Skye finds herself in hot water with the school when the tabloids print a picture of them in a compromising position. Is dating the sexy, cocky Colt worth losing her job?
Colt for his part is a hit and quit it kind of guy but there’s something about the sexy school teacher that has him all kinds of confused. Can the player settle down with one woman?
Watching Colt and Skye navigate the choppy waters of their on again, off again relationship in order to get their happily ever after makes this book an enjoyable little read. TBR and Enjoy.
Skye Hadley likes her quiet life, teaching Kindergarten during the day, and spending her nights grading papers or curled up on the couch watching television. She doesn’t date much as she really doesn’t feel like she has the time for a relationship. But when she is asked out by one of her students parents she decides to take him up on an offer for dinner and a night on the town… but moments after he picks her up she realizes that there is no spark, that her date is a dud.
They hit up a local bar, and he immediately starts to knock back the drinks. He asks for a dance, and then starts to put his hands in places that they are not welcome. His forwardness makes her feel quite uncomfortable, and he starts to make a scene, so she decides to bail on him and go home. But before she can get her car door unlocked and flee the scene a handsome stranger comes to say hello. He is one gorgeous piece of man and he is making her an offer she can’t really refuse, which she reluctantly says yes to… even though she knows she should say no!
Tackling Love is a steamy little page-turner that will grab your attention from the first page and hold it intently until the last! The moment Colton Anders wanders onto the page he will not only steal your heart, but your attention too… he is quite the smooth talking, good-hearted alpha. I loved watching these two fall for one another, their story was unique, heartfelt, and filled with all the good stuff to make you blush. It’s fast paced story line made it easy to stay engaged, it characters were easy to love, and the words were so darn addictive, I enjoyed it so much I stayed up well past my bedtime just to finish it. Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
evoured this book, I couldn’t put it down and sports romances aren’t usually my thing! Colt and Skye were such a cute couple, their chemistry was instant and electric. A fast paced, easy read with swoonworthy characters and witty banter. I’m so looking forward to where Kathleen takes this series, especially with that ending.
Kathleen Kelly may be known for her MC series but getting to read a sports romance from her is awesome. Colton and Skye definitely have their fumbles in love but when it’s all said and done they can’t deny their feelings anymore. I most certainly can’t wait to read more from this series.
OUTSTANDING!!!
When you read one of Kathleen’s books, you get sucked in from beginning to end. You’re going to love this one. Kathleen creates such remarkable characters. Colt Anders is a hot-shot quarterback and a known playboy. Skye Hadley is a kindergarten teacher in a private school. When these two meet, sparks fly. I’m not going to spoil this story for you. You’ll have to read it to find out what happens. I absolutely loved it and I can’t wait for more in this series.