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Blind Side

Book 2 in the series:Red Zone Rivals

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'Blind Side' by Kandi Steiner is a college fake dating sports romance that follows the story of Clay Johnson, a college football player trying to win back his ex-girlfriend, and Giana Jones, a PR coordinator for the football team. The two enter into a fake relationship to make others jealous but end up discovering a deeper connection. The plot includes elements of fake dating, sexy tutoring, friends to lovers, and a twist that challenges their growing relationship. The writing style is described as angsty, emotionally resonant, adorable, and steamy, with well-developed characters facing real-life problems in a realistic manner.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Giana being a shy, relatable heroine and Clay representing an attentive support system, showcasing substantial character growth.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and smooth, effectively balancing humor, emotion, and steamy moments while creating authentic character interactions.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a fake dating scenario where two characters help each other navigate their crushes, leading to deeper emotional connections and personal growth.

Setting:

The story unfolds in a college setting, centered around a football team and the social dynamics typical of young adulthood.

Pacing:

The pacing allows for a medium burn in the romantic relationship, effectively building tension while maintaining reader engagement.
The summer sun was high and bright in the sky, warm on my skin as I bounced across the North Boston University football field with my iPad in tow, checking off the list of players I needed to pull ove...

Notes:

The main characters, Giana and Clay, are involved in a fake dating scenario to make their crushes jealous.
Clay is a college football player, while Giana is the PR intern for the football team.
Giana is a virgin and asks Clay for dating tips and kissing lessons, making it a unique twist.
Clay secretly reads Giana's romance novels to understand what turns her on, which adds a layer of intimacy to their interactions.
The story develops their journey from fake dating to a genuine emotional connection.
The book combines elements of humor, sweetness, and steamy romance throughout the narrative.
Many readers appreciated the emotional depth and character development of both protagonists.
The 'medium burn' pace of romance is highlighted, with numerous steamy scenes before the characters become intimate.
Set against a college backdrop, it explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and the search for one's romantic self.
Readers often found the banter between the characters enjoyable and relatable.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings may include themes of sexual awakening, emotional conflicts, and some moments of angst.

Has Romance?

Yes, the book prominently features romance between the main characters.

From The Publisher:

The hottest college football safety in the nation just asked me to be his fake girlfriend.

And I just asked him to take my virginity.

Clay Johnson has the abs of Adonis and the deadly smirk of the devil, himself. There's hardly a day he's not headline material during football season, and never a day he isn't a bullseye target for every girl on campus.

He used to be the easiest of all the players for me to wrangle as the Public Relations Coordinator, but after a nasty breakup with his high school sweetheart, he's a mess.

And a complete pain in my ass.

We meet to discuss his behavior and review media relations standards. But when he witnesses how I fall to pieces in front of my guitar-toting crush, his wheels start turning. And he cooks up this absurd plan.

He helps me get noticed.

I help him make his ex jealous.

All by pretending to be in a relationship.

What he doesn't realize is that this bookworm is a virgin, and far from versed in seducing a musician. So, to sweeten the deal, I convince him to help me - not just to get my crush's attention, but to knock his socks off once I have it.

But the more I come unraveled at the hands of Clay Johnson, the more trouble I have discerning what's fake and what's undoubtedly real - particularly, the way my heart flutters every time that breathtaking man touches me.

We set the rules. We put the safeguards in place.

But they say rules are meant to be broken.

They probably should have added that hearts are, too.

Blind Side is a spicy fake dating college sports romance with "lessons" and opposites attract. It is a complete stand-alone.

Ratings (31)

Incredible (4)
Loved It (15)
Liked It (6)
It Was OK (4)
Did Not Like (1)
Hated It (1)

Reader Stats (79):

Read It (33)
Want To Read (36)
Not Interested (10)

1 comment(s)

Incredible
3 months

This is one of my favorite books in this genre. I've read almost all of Kandi Steiner's books. This whole series is great but this was my favorite of them.

 
 
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