From the New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, Haleigh Lovell, comes a sexy new romance.“If there is one word that describes The Foreplay as a whole, I would say flawless. Ender and Adelaide will give you life! I was laughing so hard, I cried, but my heart was oh so warm. I’m just so in love with their story! Their relationship is one for the books, and that’s saying something … Their relationship is one for the books, and that’s saying something considering this is a book.” ~ Eb’s Dirty Diary
“When it comes to foreplay, Haleigh is the queen of writing them in this masterpiece of a novel.” ~ Cristina Reads
“Once again, Ender and Adelaide stole my heart.” ~ R. Smith
An athlete. A scientist. A love story.
I’m addicted to her; she’s the real deal and every woman other than her would be a placebo.
Her name is Adelaide and she’s a scientist with a brilliant and in-depth mind that analyzes and dissects everything.
Yep. She knows things. A lot of things.
What do I know?
I know I need to make her mine.
Note: THE FOREPLAY is a deliciously sexy, full-length novel packed with heat, humor, and you guessed it… foreplay. It’s a sequel to THE SLAM (now FREE for a limited time), but it can also be read as a standalone.
REVIEWS:
“Haleigh blesses us with the realness that is this couple and brings you back into their world effortlessly with the same quick banter, unexpected laughs, hot naughty bits, and sweet moments that you may have missed between the first book and now.” ~ Mells View
“A delicious masterpiece of a story.” ~ M. Michelle, GR
“I swooned and caught myself smiling almost through the whole book.” ~ Becki D, GR
“This was my first book by Haleigh and it was phenomenal!” ~ Tracy. G, Goodreads
”Perfection! I am sold on this author. I will read anything she writes. She is a SURE BET. She is able to incorporate everything in this book: sweetness, hotness, angst, humor, wit, seriousness, playfulness, and realism at just the right times throughout this book.” ~ Konnie, GR
“An addictive must read.” ~ Ofelia, GR
“This is a beautiful story of love. The story grabs the reader from the first page and I was unable to put it down. I have to say some of my favorite parts were the very sensual scenes between Ender and Adelaide.” ~ Lori, GRmore
Good book. Hooks you in but ends in a very awkward place. I know it’s part of a series but at least come to some resolution. This literally leaves you hanging
Once in awhile I come across a book that pulls at my heartstrings. This is one of those books! I fell in love with all of the characters (especially Ender…Sigh). I also decided I want (no need) a Miguel or Piper in my life – They complimented this story beautifully. This book is a must read!!!
Ps. I just realized this book is the sequel to The Slam. Not sure how I missed that but want to make sure you know beforehand.
I just couldn’t finish it.
Y’all know how much I loved The Slam, right? I had no control and couldn’t stop myself from reading The Foreplay tout suite. I felt the same magic between Ender and Adelaide…but…
I hit a minor roadblock. An “event,” so to speak, occurs midway in the story and suddenly I was questioning everything. I almost wanted to quit reading. What if Ender and Adelaide don’t get their happily ever after? How will I survive?
Breathe easy, dear readers. Just like most relationships in life, Ender and Adelaide worked through any problems and discussed it like real life adults. Again, I found this book so refreshing with Adelaide’s point of view and her explanations of how she sees life through the eyes of an Aspie.
And let’s not forget about Ender. He never acted like Adelaide was anything but the pot of gold at the end of his rainbow, and such devotion is so lovely to read about. A couple who are equally dedicated to the other’s happiness – isn’t that #lifegoals?
I can safely say that I’m now a Haleigh Lovell convert and she’s been added to my auto-buy list. Can’t wait to see what she’s got next!
Oh my gosh I absolutely LOVED this book!!! I thought these characters and the dynamics between them were great in book 1 – Slammed but this book stepped it up to a whole other level.
Adelaide is going into my book girlfriends hall of fame. She is unapologetically herself. Crazy smart, genuine, quirky and honest. I loved everything about her. Ender was not your average sports romance hero – he was definitely hot but he was so much more. Their banter, their friendship, their support of each other made my heart happy.
Throw in some of the funniest best friends you’ll ever meet in any book – the conversations with Piper and Miguel gave me so many LOL moments I was crying with laughter at some points.
I cannot recommend this book enough. If you haven’t read this author you are missing out! I cannot wait for book 3 – I need Edric’s story!!!
This is the second book in the Hemsworth Brothers series, and I do suggest reading The Slam (book one) before this. This book is about what happens after Ender and Adelaide become a couple. So Ender and Adelaide are now an official couple. Ender is on his way to winning big in tennis, while Adelaide has decided to take a gap year to dedicate toward her research. At first she of course starts out being where Ender is to show support, but when she gets an amazing donation, she starts to get the itch to get back to her lab and start work there. When Brett, decides to make waves, Adelaide starts to get doubts as to her and Ender’s relationship. Will this last? He is an athlete, don’t they all cheat? What of her, what if she isn’t sure that he is her one, shouldn’t she figure this out? So Adelaide decides just that, to change the game up a bit. Will Ender be understanding in Adelaide’s quest for more knowledge? Will all her research take her closer or further away from Ender?
I really enjoyed this story! This had so many laugh out loud moments, the cast of characters just keep you entertained! I was a bit nervous at to Adelaide’s shake up meant, but then it just resulted in more laughter and giggles. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. I give this 4 stars.