Long Shot: A Slow-Burn, Second-Chance Survivor Romance (Hoops, 1)
Some connections can't be silenced. Some women refuse to be broken.
From New York Times bestseller Kennedy Ryan comes a RITA award-winning romance that has captivated readers with its emotionally charged slow burn and unflinching honesty. Long Shot is a visceral journey through love, power, and survival, set against the high-stakes backdrop of professional basketball.
When Iris DuPree crosses paths with future NBA star August West, their chemistry is undeniable. But timing is cruel, and Iris's life is already entwined with another--the league's most beloved player, who hides his dark side well. As Iris's world spins into shadows, her one night with August becomes a lifeline she carries for years...until they meet again.
Told with stunning emotional clarity and layered with heartbreak, hope, and healing, Long Shot is perfect for readers drawn to romance that cuts deep and redeems fiercely--and love that never gives up.
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My ONLY complaint is that I wish we got more August and Iris moments. That brought it down to a 4.5 for me. But overall, I loved this so much.
Such a good book, so well written, and the audible ensemble was outrageously talented. I was enraptured with this book from the beginning.
Please note* content warning*
This book goes over very serious things that are very real in this world. But with that being said, I believe Kennedy Ryan excels in her writing, giving equal parts to each arc in the whole plot of this story.
The romance in this was juuusssttt right, with the steam... SIZZLING.
The girl/sister/cousin bond was on point with the female characters. And as scared as I was to read a sports romance Ryan really made it the backdrop setting of the story.
The main plot in her writing is character development, our heroine goes through so much things that should break any person but we see her rise from it.
And yes with it being a romance the courtship of the hero and heroine play a big part, but dare I say it was not rushed? It was all in due time and very realistic in a way. With all the delicious distance longing my heart needed. *Swoon* (Blasted angst and longing!! You get me every time!!)
August is just. Well. Damn.
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