Long Shot (Hoops, 1)

From award-winning author Kennedy Ryan comes the soul-gripping, unforgettable first installment of the Hoops trilogy.

Iris DuPree meets August West in a sports bar during her last semester of college. It's the conversation of a lifetime and sends sparks flying in every direction. The connection is undeniable...but the timing is all wrong. August is poised for the NBA draft, and Iris belongs to another man--basketball's "golden boy" and August's long-time rival.

The two go their separate ways, but they often recall that electric night and what could have been. While August has embarked on his all-star life, studded with wealth and fame, Iris's perfect public relationship has become a nightmare behind closed doors. A tarnished dream of fool's gold.

When August re-enters her life, the world seems briefly bright again, but Iris's darkest nights are not over yet. To survive, she must build her own strength and trust that her bond with August can endure after all this time.

Even when her fraudulent prince has vowed never to let her go.

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Average rating: 8.7

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Carla_is_Reading

Oct 24, 2024

10/10 stars

HOLY CANNOLI!!!
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.

Adding this book to the favorites!!!!

Jasmineml123

Oct 09, 2024

9/10 stars

I really liked this book. As a survivor of an abusive relationship I find a strange kind of healing when I read books with the same kind of situations, seeing a woman come from such a dark place to thriving - much like I have. The abuse chapters felt so raw and emotional, saying I enjoyed them would be the wrong word to describe how I felt. While Iris’s story was much different from mine I felt seen, like we had something in common and could relate to each other. I always love the happy endings, and the last few chapters were such a good end to this story.

ximi2001

Aug 06, 2024

9/10 stars

amazingly beautiful

tameraetrimuel

Jul 09, 2024

10/10 stars

OMG!!!!!!! I love this story, such a crazy love story that truly has a happy ending. If you have experienced domestic violence, this story can be triggering - however it tells a story of how love can be redeeming.

Mellie_Reads

Jul 03, 2024

10/10 stars

This book gutted me! I cried!! I don’t want to go into details about how bad I want to crawl into that book and beat Caleb ass to dust! But the book also puts a lot of things into perspective. How amazing it is to have someone who’s gentle and protective of you. How important it is to have a MAN who gives you the space to grow and heal and break down when you need it, who will also eat you right off the bone 😵‍💫. August west is the best of the best. The way he’s devoted and reliable. The way he knew and saw her worth and not once wavered! At this point I think all my top books this year will be by Mrs. Ryan. I’ve come to expect a certain quality when it comes to Kennedy Ryan’s books and as usual I’m not disappointed. Even when the work has me triggered and in tears it’s 10/10 and has me hooked from the first chapter!