Title: Painting the Lines
Series: Ace of Hearts #1
Series: Ace of Hearts #1
Author: Ashley R. King
Publisher: City Owl Press
Publisher: City Owl Press
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: August 25, 2020
Blurb
Amalie Warner wants
another shot to prove that she can be a successful writer. After hitting the
bestseller’s list nine years ago, she’s lost her spark. Feeling pressure from
her father to leave her writing behind and to work for her family’s lucrative
hotel business, she’s desperate to find inspiration for her next big idea,
something that challenges and excites her, something real.
Enter Julian Smoke, a failed tennis player making a dream run for the US Open. After a chance meeting at a bar, Amalie hates him instantly. He’s cocky and arrogant, but Amalie knows his story could be her big break. Could he be more?
Everyone knows that in tennis, love means zero, but these two are about to change that.
Perfect for fans of The Hating Game and Wimbledon.
"Fans of slow-burn romance will be swept away."
-Publisher's Weekly
Enter Julian Smoke, a failed tennis player making a dream run for the US Open. After a chance meeting at a bar, Amalie hates him instantly. He’s cocky and arrogant, but Amalie knows his story could be her big break. Could he be more?
Everyone knows that in tennis, love means zero, but these two are about to change that.
Perfect for fans of The Hating Game and Wimbledon.
"Fans of slow-burn romance will be swept away."
-Publisher's Weekly
Caroline's Review🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was a gorgeous, slow-burn romance.
”He couldn’t stand her, but their banter was the most fun he’d had in a while.”
When failing author Amalie Warner meets failed tennis player Julian Smoke, he’s arrogant, drunk and somewhat offensive. However, he sparks Amalie’s creative spark and she takes him home with her, to sleep off the alcohol, before offering him a win-win proposition. She needs another bestseller to avoid working for her controlling father, and he needs to win the US Open to realise his dream of a lifetime. Unfortunately, the road to success is not smooth, as they try and put aside their animosity to make their partnership work and contend with Amalie’s dad.
“My mind won’t stop racing, and I wanted it to be with you because sometimes that’s the only time it quiets.”
This was such an enjoyable read as Julian and Amalie find an even footing with each other and deal with their mutual attraction. I enjoyed watching them start to care for each other – their well-being, their desires, and their personal demons. I loved Julian’s protectiveness and the way he bolstered Amalie’s confidence, in much the same way that she bolstered his. Watching them fall in love was tense and joyful. Their banter was amusing and fun, and their passion was pretty hot! It was fun watching Julian and Amalie on their personal journeys to achieving their goals.
“She was so free, so different from the uptight girl he first met. This version of her was dangerous in the best possible way.”
This story had a lot of heart and heat, and I’m really looking forward to reading more from this author.
Ashley R. King is a middle school English teacher whose love
of the written word began when her mom took her to the public library, letting
her check out stacks of books taller than she was. She’s the least athletic
person you’ll ever meet, but that doesn’t decrease her love for her favorite
sport, tennis.
She loves swoony romances and is addicted to sweet tea. When she’s not teaching or writing happily ever afters, she can be found snuggled up with a book, travelling, or quoting obscure lines from her favorite movies and tv shows. She lives in a small town in Georgia with her favorite person in the world—her husband, and their sweet and chatty spoiled cat, Cleo.
She loves swoony romances and is addicted to sweet tea. When she’s not teaching or writing happily ever afters, she can be found snuggled up with a book, travelling, or quoting obscure lines from her favorite movies and tv shows. She lives in a small town in Georgia with her favorite person in the world—her husband, and their sweet and chatty spoiled cat, Cleo.
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