4.5 stars 
 Delilah Maddox finally got the break she has been working for as a sports reporter. As a female sports reporter, she knows more stats and records than most of her male counterparts and takes her job seriously, even when it finds her taking interviews in the locker room. 
 Brody Easton is intrigued by the feisty reporter who rises to his baiting and refuses to feed his reputation. He doesn't hear no often, and as he becomes more determined to make Delilah change her mind and give him a chance, his antics become more and more daring. 
 I loved these two together. Their banter, particularly in the early locker room scenes, but continuing through the story, makes for hilarious and often devious situations. He is always looking for a reaction from her, quick to offer a sexual innuendo, and hides the caring man behind the public persona of a jerk. 
 The blast from the past that arrives to shake things up was a completely unexpected twist and had me questioning what I knew and what was happening between Delilah and Brody. For as many parallels as their pasts held, I loved the connection they built as they got to know each other. 
 Though most of the relationship scenes are from Delilah's point of view, Brody's scenes added an emotional depth to his character I wasn't expecting to find. I loved what those scenes say about him and the love he has for Marlene. 
 The side characters are a great support and give an added boost to the drama of the story. Indie, in particular, struck me as a character with a lot going on. She is such a fun, off the wall character that she makes a great compliment to Delilah. 
 I had fun reading this story from beginning to end. It surprised me as well as entertained me. The potential for characters to pick up a series exist all around Delilah and Brody, but the focus on their relationship and the issues that pop up between them made for a great standalone story. 
 ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.