Hey word nerds! Happy Tuesday. Welcome back for another exciting review!
Title: Lucky Number Eleven
Author: Adriana Locke
Release Date: September 7, 2017
People say not to believe the things you read in magazines, but you know what? Most things you’ve heard about me are probably true.
I totally banged the reporter in the locker room after the championship game last year.
Those pictures in Expose from last summer? Those were not modified.
I’m also not really six-foot tall. (But let’s keep that between us.)
Now, I know you’re wondering about that last Expose headline—the one about me and my teammate (and ex-best friend) Finn Miller’s sister, Layla James. That one is a little more complicated.
Here’s the thing: I’ve played football my whole life. If there’s one thing I know, it’s how to adjust when the game changes. And if there’s one thing I always do, it’s find a way to win.
Granted, the stakes are higher. The playbook has changed. There’s more on the line than (another) MVP title. But guess what hasn’t changed? Me. I’m still Branch “Lucky” Best and I’m not about to fumble this one.
Grab a seat and a subscription to Expose. I’m about to make some headlines. (Again.)
My thoughts: Okay, I feel like the vibe the description gives off does not do the story justice at all. It makes the book sound like it is more… I don’t know whimsical the word I want to use but it just makes it sound more meh to me than the book really was. I liked this story. It was fun and cute and ended in two people trying to figure out where they stand together and how to overcome the spotlights of professional football. It was a quick enough read that I liked it as a break between heavy or mind consuming reads and the characters were all fun and lovable. I feel like the transition between Layla’s POV and Branch’s POV needed to be cleaned up a little because there were parts in the beginning where I was a little bit confused but I like hearing both sides of the story so I didn’t mind them both getting a turn!
And honestly, two characters being named Branch and Poppy really threw me off. That is a nod to fanfiction almost and the only real saving grace at that point is Branch was with Layla, although that totally weirded me out because all I could think about was the movie Trolls. Okay okay. The name thing was pretty huge for me because every time their names were mentioned in close proximity all I could think of was that dang movie! I think that if their names were anything else I would give this book 4 stars but for now, it will be at a 3.5. It was a good book but probably not one I will be re-reading. Do I think you should read it? Yes! It was a fun romance and personally, those are some of the books that help me make it through the day haha
So read this book and lets chat!
P.S. Dear Adriana can we please get a book for Finn and Poppy?! Because they are going to be so much fun!!!
Title: Lucky Number Eleven
Author: Adriana Locke
question,” Poppy interjects, looking at Branch. “What position are you?”
typically like the bottom so I can watch—oomph,” he says, getting another elbow
from Finn. “Wide receiver. Why?”
Poppy, I can’t help but laugh as her eyes light up.
problem with wide receivers?” Branch asks.
Finn interjects, giving me a narrowed glare. “They aren’t any better than
quarterbacks.”
looks from me, to Finn, and back to me. “Why do we not like quarterbacks?”
was dating Callum Worthington.”
His face puckers like he just bit into a lemon. “How in the hell did that
cocksucker end up with you?”
We’re not together anymore.”
eyes heat, the look causing my pulse to quicken. “I’m not a bit sorry to hear
that.”
forget you heard any of that,” Finn warns. “This is my sister, Branch. Not a
cheerleader or reporter or some chick from a dating app. Got it?”
relax,” I say, shoving a swallow past the lump in my throat. “I appreciate the
big brother spiel, but I can handle myself.”
can,” he says, pulling his gaze away from Branch. “But you can’t handle him.”
Author Bio
and Amazon Top 10 Bestselling author Adriana Locke lives and breathes books.
After years of slightly obsessive relationships with the flawed bad boys
created by other authors, Adriana has created her own.
in the Midwest with her husband, sons, and two dogs. She spends a large amount
of time playing with her kids, drinking coffee, and cooking. You can find her
outside if the weather’s nice and there’s always a piece of candy in her
pocket.
contact Adriana at www.adrianalocke.com.
She loves to hear from readers.
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