5 stars! 
 Review and Excerpt at Of Pens and Pages. 
 I'd say "move over, Gabriel Scott" but I love that man to bits. So, scoot over a little, Sunshine. Finn is joining you in my top Kristen Callihan book boyfriends! 
 It wasn't love at first sight for photographer Chester Copper and quarterback Finn Mannus on their first meeting. A feat considering Finn was in the nude, posing for her. But after the photoshoot, the two surprisingly become friends and enjoy each other's company. 
 Even with the attraction and chemistry palpable between the two, Chess is reluctant to jump into bed with him. She wants a relationship, and Finn doesn't seem the type to want to be in one. So, they stay friends, even though Finn wants to prove to her he's not a bad bet. 
 Days pass into weeks. Before I know it, Finn has become a fixture in my life." 
 Their relationship changes from friends to roommates when Chess loses her home and Finn offers her a place to stay. Then from roommates to fake boyfriend and girlfriend, Chess joins Finn in his home in California for Thanksmas, where their relationship finally changes from fake boyfriend and girlfriend to real boyfriend and girlfriend. 
 Kristen Callihan has mastered the wonderful art of build up and sexual tension. The pacing was perfect, and just what I was looking for in a contemporary romance read. She made me fall in love with the characters as they fell in love with each other. Eased me in slowly then drowned me in the love, affection, and FRIENDSHIP between Finn and Chess. She definitely knows how to write a good book boyfriend and how to write it well. 
 I have a lot of love for this couple. I love their banter and flirtations and loved their friendship and natural chemistry. They're both likable characters who are strong on their own and even stronger together. Chess is a fierce woman who has the wit and temperament that perfectly complements Finn's. She keeps her cards close to her chest but would give her whole heart for those she loves the most. And I love her sense of humor! As you can see, so much love. Haha. 
 And Finnegan Mannus. This man. I am so in love with him it's insane. This man turned me into nothing but mush. He's sweet, funny, thoughtful, and everything I want in a book boyfriend. Plus with that face and body, he's pretty much cemented his position in my top 10 book boyfriends of all-time. My cheeks still hurt from smiling too much. 
 Finn, what am I going to do with you?" His smile is an easy glide, but his eyes hold mine a beat too long. "Keep me. I'm pretty sure I'm good for no one else." 
 And two words--delayed gratification. It was a pleasure watching these two get to know each other, become friends, and fall madly in love. There's no insta-love here. The attraction, yes. But their story had the perfect build up I was looking for. I love it! Plus their banter was ace. I'm going to re-read this book over and over again. 
 The Hot Shot is the fourth standalone in the Game On series told in alternating POVs. It's a perfect balance of sweet, funny, hot, and downright swoon-worthy with a strong and admirable heroine and an unforgettable hero. 5 stars for sure! 
 *ARC received in exchange for an honest review. 
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