Title: The Ex Effect
Author: Karla Sorensen
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: December 5, 2018
Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs
Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs
The headline could write itself:
Matthew Hawkins, star defensive end, comes out of retirement to play for the Washington Wolves.
Which is perfectly fine by Ava Baker—it makes her job as publicist for the team easier.
There’s only two problems. This particular football player was her first crush.
The bigger problem: Matthew Hawkins was once engaged to her older sister.
It’s been ten years since Ava has seen Matthew. He’s bigger, better looking, and best of all—completely single. Despite his history with her sister, the attraction between Ava and Matthew isn’t so one-sided anymore.
It’s hot enough to burn down the entire city of Seattle.
But this headline is far more complicated to write. And not just for the press or what it means for her family— because once her heart is involved, there’s no predicting the ending.
Caroline's Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
First time I've read this author, and I absolutely enjoyed her writing style and the story!
"I knew Matthew Hawkins all right. My sister's ex-fiance, and the man I'd had a ridiculous crush on in high school."
Ava Baker is knocked off balance when she finds out that the new recruit to the football team is none other than Matthew Hawkins. He was her sister's ex-fiance and she'd crushed hard on him because he showed nothing but kindness toward her in her teenage years.
"This Ava was sleek and polished, all solid punches of colour and subtle sexiness that made my skin feel two sizes too small."
Matthew is wonderfully surprised to realise that Ava is his new team's publicist. This grown up version of Ava is stunning, smart, and funny. Far removed from the sweet and gawky teenager he had been fond of. What surprises him most is the chemistry between them. A chemistry that explodes into something hot between them. Something that is not only hot but also really comfortable and so right. However, how are they to navigate a relationship with their history?
"Tonight, she was with me. Tonight, I was the one who was there. I'd be that one forever if she let me."
I really loved this story. I loved the natural connection between Ava and Matthew, and enjoyed learning about their prior relationship. Their intimacy was sizzling. Matthew is a good, solid guy who's been unlucky in love but I adored his early conviction that Ava is The One. Poor Ava! She gets herself into a real pickle over her need for affirmation from her family, and her need to keep her feelings and relationship for Matthew under wraps. However, I LOVED her grand gesture and the beautiful conclusion. Definitely be reading more from this author.
Caroline's Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
First time I've read this author, and I absolutely enjoyed her writing style and the story!
"I knew Matthew Hawkins all right. My sister's ex-fiance, and the man I'd had a ridiculous crush on in high school."
Ava Baker is knocked off balance when she finds out that the new recruit to the football team is none other than Matthew Hawkins. He was her sister's ex-fiance and she'd crushed hard on him because he showed nothing but kindness toward her in her teenage years.
"This Ava was sleek and polished, all solid punches of colour and subtle sexiness that made my skin feel two sizes too small."
Matthew is wonderfully surprised to realise that Ava is his new team's publicist. This grown up version of Ava is stunning, smart, and funny. Far removed from the sweet and gawky teenager he had been fond of. What surprises him most is the chemistry between them. A chemistry that explodes into something hot between them. Something that is not only hot but also really comfortable and so right. However, how are they to navigate a relationship with their history?
"Tonight, she was with me. Tonight, I was the one who was there. I'd be that one forever if she let me."
I really loved this story. I loved the natural connection between Ava and Matthew, and enjoyed learning about their prior relationship. Their intimacy was sizzling. Matthew is a good, solid guy who's been unlucky in love but I adored his early conviction that Ava is The One. Poor Ava! She gets herself into a real pickle over her need for affirmation from her family, and her need to keep her feelings and relationship for Matthew under wraps. However, I LOVED her grand gesture and the beautiful conclusion. Definitely be reading more from this author.
Well, let’s see ... I’m a wife and a mother. If the things that I write bring a smile to someone's face, then I've done my job. I am obsessed with Outlander (both the books and the show). I’m almost exclusively a romance reader, which means some people will never consider me a literary snob. If I could meet one historical figure, it would be Jane Austen. I received my Bachelors in Public Relations and worked in health care marketing before I had my babies. I hate Twitter. I do it, but I hate it. Also, if you want to get on my good side, bring me wine and I'll love you forever.
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