Teardrop Shot

Tijan

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emotional exploration

complex relationships

sports romance

unexpected plot twists

nba training camp setting

slow pacing building tension

Who Would Like This Book:

If you love your sports romances with extra emotional depth, complicated characters, and true slow-burn chemistry, this one's for you! 'Teardrop Shot' goes way beyond the typical athlete romance - think quirky heroine with hidden layers, a supportive hero, and gut-punch backstories. Fans of angsty, character-driven stories and those who want something unpredictable with lots of feels will be hooked. Go in blind if you can for maximum impact!

Who May Not Like This Book:

Some readers struggled with the heroine's quirky behavior early in the book, finding her mannerisms over-the-top or difficult to connect with. The beginning can feel disjointed, and if you prefer lighter romances or dislike heavy emotional content (grief, trauma, illness), this might not be the best fit. The story also features some dark and unexpected twists that aren’t for everyone.

An emotional, gut-wrenching sports romance that’s far more than swoony athletes - expect tears, twists, and healing. Not your typical fluffy read, but absolutely rewarding if you stick with it.

About:

Teardrop Shot by Tijan is a sports romance novel that delves into the complex relationship between the main characters, Charlie and Reese. The story follows Charlie, a strong yet quirky woman who has endured significant challenges in her past, including caring for her ex-boyfriend with early onset dementia. Reese, a basketball star, enters her life and the two form a deep connection as they navigate their own personal struggles. The writing style of the book is described as emotional, unique, and layered, with unexpected plot twists that keep readers engaged.

Characters:

The characters are complex and broken, each undergoing significant personal growth and showcasing unique traits.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by emotional depth and masterful storytelling that captures a full spectrum of human experience.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot intricately weaves a sports romance with themes of trauma, recovery, and unexpected character revelations.

Setting:

The setting of an NBA training camp serves as a backdrop for emotional exploration and character interactions.

Pacing:

The pacing starts slowly but builds steadily, keeping readers engaged as the story progresses.

I gulped because the person calling was a blast from my past, like my way early past before Lucas, before the guy I was using Lucas to get over, before even him. That far back, and while the person ca...

Notes:

Teardrop Shot is a heavy angst sports romance by Tijan.

The story revolves around basketball and features an NBA training camp.

The female lead, Charlie, has a quirky personality that initially confuses readers.

Charlie's past involves an abusive relationship with a man named Damien, who had early-onset dementia.

The book reveals the tragic backstory of Charlie's relationship with Damien by the halfway point.

Reese, the male lead, is a supportive pro basketball player who becomes best friends with Charlie.

The romance is described as a slow burn, with intense emotional depth.

The narrative explores themes of trauma, grief, and healing after a painful relationship.

The book includes heavy topics such as mental illness, abuse, and self-discovery.

Many readers found the emotional impact of the story to be profound and unforgettable.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of abuse, dementia, mental health issues, grief, and alcoholism.

Has Romance?

The book includes a significant romantic element between the protagonists, Charlie and Reese.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

I asked for his criteria for bed buddies-that's the PG version.

He swore at me and said he didn't do groupies.

And just like that, our friendship was off to a great start.

Reese Forster was the starting point guard for the Seattle Thunder.

Gorgeous. Cocky. Loved by the nation.

He's also attending preseason basketball training camp where I used to work.

Correction: where I work again, because I was fired from my last job.

And dumped.

And I might have a tiny bit of baggage, but that's normal. Right?

Reese and I shouldn't have become friends.

We shouldn't have become roommates.

And we really shouldn't have started sleeping together … (Except we did.)

I'm adorably psychotic. He's in the NBA.

This is not a disaster waiting to happen, at all.

Teardrop Shot is a 100k standalone sports romance. more

June 2019

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386 pages

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