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Jockblocked

Book 2 in the series:Gridiron

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Jockblocked by Jen Frederick is a new adult contemporary sports romance that follows the story of linebacker Matthew "Matty" Iverson and his pursuit of Lucy Washington, the best friend of the quarterback of the Warriors football team. Set in the aftermath of the team's national title win, the book explores themes of loyalty, friendship, personal growth, and the challenges faced by college athletes. The writing style is engaging, with a focus on character development, emotional depth, and intricate relationship dynamics within the football team and beyond.

Characters:

The characters are well-rounded, with Matty and Lucy showcasing significant personal growth and complex relationships.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is fresh and engaging, combining humor with relatable character development.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative follows college football player Matty as he navigates team pressures and his attraction to Lucy while addressing complex personal and ethical dilemmas.

Setting:

The setting is a college campus focusing on the lives of athletes in the aftermath of their championship win.

Pacing:

Pacing is well-balanced, allowing for both character development and the unfolding of various plotlines.
I flip my pen around my thumb again as I contemplate my mock trial dilemma. Should we include the expert in ice formation or the co-worker? Flip. Randall wants to go with the expert because they alway...

Notes:

Jockblocked is the second book in the Gridiron Series by Jen Frederick.
The story is set after the Western State Warriors Football team won the national championship.
Matthew 'Matty' Iverson is a linebacker who is pressured by his coach to convince the starting quarterback, Ace Anderson, to change positions.
Matty is interested in Lucy Washington, who is Ace's best friend.
Lucy is a determined pre-law student on the mock trial team and deals with diabetes.
The romance story is light on football action scenes but highlights the life of a college athlete.
Matty's character grows from being a party-loving jock to a more responsible and committed person.
The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth.
Lucy's strict lifestyle contrasts with Matty's carefree nature, creating an interesting dynamic between them.
Ace, Lucy's best friend, adds tension to the romance as he is also pursuing Lucy.
The story includes subplots that test the main characters' ethics and team unity in college sports.

Has Romance?

The romance in Jockblocked is a central element, presented with considerable intensity and emotional depth.

From The Publisher:

She's always played it safe…

College junior Lucy Washington abides by one rule-avoid risk at all costs. She's cautious in every aspect of her life, from her health, to her mock trial team, to the boring guys she dates. When a brash, gorgeous jock walks into the campus coffee shop and turns his flirt on, Lucy is stunned by the force of attraction. For the first time ever, she's willing to step out of her comfort zone, but can she really trust the guy who's determined to sweep her off her feet?

He's always played around…

Entering his last year of college eligibility, linebacker Matthew "Matty" Iverson has the team captaincy in his sights. And it's his for the taking, if he can convince his quarterback Ace Anderson to give up the starting position. Luckily, Matty already has an edge-the hottie he's lusting over just happens to be Ace's childhood best friend. Getting Lucy on his side and in his bed? Hell yeah. Matty is more than confident he can have both, but when he falls hard for Lucy, it's time for a new game plan: convince the woman of his dreams that she's not sleeping with the enemy. more

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