Hot Read
The Originals
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4.6 • 10 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
The clock's ticking down, and the hearts of Estelle Harris and Steelheads quarterback Brett Gunnels are about to enter crunch time.
CRUNCH TIME
Supposedly undersized for professional football, quarterback Brett Gunnels went off to do a stint in the U.S. Army right out of high school. Returning damaged yet stronger--and more determined than ever to prove himself--he was the last pick in the draft. Mr. Irrelevant, they called him. But he's a starter and a winner despite his past few years as a backup. Now he's going to prove it.
Estelle Harris is engaged to a man she doesn't love, working in the wrong job, and fooling everyone including herself in the process. Her love of animals is the only thing that gives her purpose. As she shares that love with the Steelheads' reclusive quarterback, and much, much more, it's only a matter of time until their friendship turns that final, hot corner. There'll be no going back.
True love is like football. It's not always how long you have the ball. It's what you do when you get it.
Previously published in 2014 as Time of Possession. This version has been updated, rewritten, and re-edited.
Customer Reviews
Entertaining
Returned veteran Brett (Gun) Gunnels is the back up quarterback for the Seattle Steelheads.When an injury puts Tyler Harris out of action, it’s finally Gun’s turn to step into the spotlight. When Estelle "Estie" Harris, Tyler’s sister is asked to help look after his animals whilst Brett is on the road with the team, a friendship is formed.
One of the things that also added an additional layer to this story was how Tyler was invested in seeing Brett succeed as the quarterback. Going through the plays and spending hours boosting his confidence made this book just a little more special. I also loved how Estie was so supportive and encouraging of Brett.
As friendship slowly turns into something more, will lines be crossed? I Both Brett and Estie have a lot of baggage that they are dealing with, particularly Brett and his PTSD. Can these two come to terms with their past and in doing so find the peace and happiness that they both deserve together?
Hot Read, is at times an emotional roller coaster of a story. It was realistic, engaging and I was riveted from the first to the last page.
Entertaining Read
I love my visits to Seattle and I love catching up with the sports teams Jami Davenport has created in the Seattle area and in book 5 of the Seattle Steelheads we get to know returned veteran Brett ( Gun) Gunnels and Estelle (Estie) Harris. When quarterback Tyler Harris gets injured it’s time for Brett to step up as backup quarterback, he needs to carry on where Tyler left off but that’s not an easy task and it’s going to take a lot of trust from the rest of the team as well as Brett learning to trust the calls he makes on the field. Brett needs someone to watch his animals when the team go on the road and it’s Tyler’s sister Estelle who comes to the rescue. What starts as an arrangement soon turns into a friendship but what will happen when Brett and Estie cross that line, what will happen when feelings come into play and will the baggage they both carry make or break them...... Hot Read will captivate you, it’s an emotional read with characters you will fall in love with, it will make you laugh and it will make you hold your breathe as Brett and Estie realise it’s not just friendship they crave. I could put this book down and I wanted more, a sure sign of a great read.