Afrodyt's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 4.5 stars 
 Brody Easton has all the qualities I love in a book boyfriend: physically strong, successful with work he loves doing, intelligent, sexy, confident and knows what he wants and goes after it with gusto. But for all the pretty packaging and over the top charisma, Brody has a lot of substance: he's loyal, passionate, consistent, compassionate and willing to do almost anything for those he loves. It was really a wonderful balance. 
 Delilah Maddox loves the game of football. With her father being a former NFL quarterback and her being a sportscaster, it's no surprise that she can hold her own with Brody when talking shop, but she's no match for his charms. I felt Delilah's attempts to resist him were pretty half-hearted and she really just seemed to jump on the Brody train for a ride, but never really put her heart on the line. She sought balance between being strong and pragmatic but also supportive and vulnerable. She almost pulled it off. It felt like there needed a little more effort on her part. 
 I LOVE cocky athlete stories! I find them endlessly entertaining and I just love when a man with superior abilities gives himself full credit. I like confidence and swagger. I also thoroughly enjoy seeing a cocky, brash guy, like Brody, brought to heel by a strong heroine who doesn't take any crap and demands that they reach beneath that showy facade and bring something real to the relationship. To my delight that indeed happened in this story with Delilah. There is some super hot sex, a lovely cast of characters and some pretty weighty issues going on that kept this story from being frivolous. I was really looking forward to this novel because I enjoy Vi Keeland's writing. Good stuff! 
 Review copy provided for an honest review.