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King of the Court
We don’t get a lot of NBA superstars coming through little ol’ Pine Hill, Texas. That’s why everyone is all in a tizzy over the fact that the USA men’s Olympic basketball team will be training here of all places before this year’s Summer Games. With little else to talk about, rumors about the players have been spreading like wildfire, and there’s one man in the middle of it all holding a match.
Ben Castillo.
NBA champion.
Olympic gold medalist.
Widely hailed ‘King of the Court’.
The morning he walks into my dingy diner, I have enough sense to keep my head down and go right on wiping tables, pouring coffee, and serving up short stacks. A man who looks like that—superstar or not—has only ever meant trouble, and more trouble is the last thing I need, what with taking care of Nan and scraping by on tips from truckers.
If anything, he seems drawn to my indifference. His steely gaze pierces me behind the counter. My knees nearly buckle under the weight of his attention. But while Mr. Pretty Boy is probably used to snagging city girls with a smile, this gal is country strong.
I won’t be some clichéd convenience for him on his way through town.
So look over your choices carefully, Benny-boy. We serve up sides of hash browns here, not heartbreak.
Ben Castillo.
NBA champion.
Olympic gold medalist.
Widely hailed ‘King of the Court’.
The morning he walks into my dingy diner, I have enough sense to keep my head down and go right on wiping tables, pouring coffee, and serving up short stacks. A man who looks like that—superstar or not—has only ever meant trouble, and more trouble is the last thing I need, what with taking care of Nan and scraping by on tips from truckers.
If anything, he seems drawn to my indifference. His steely gaze pierces me behind the counter. My knees nearly buckle under the weight of his attention. But while Mr. Pretty Boy is probably used to snagging city girls with a smile, this gal is country strong.
I won’t be some clichéd convenience for him on his way through town.
So look over your choices carefully, Benny-boy. We serve up sides of hash browns here, not heartbreak.
325 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 12, 2021
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December 16, 2022
3.25 Stars
King of the Court?
More like King of Consent. <3
This was my 4th R.S. Grey book in 2021, and at this point will I ever get to meet a heroine who’s not poor and working herself to the bone to make ends meet? I swear, one of these days.
This book was a nice, sweet ride.
There wasn’t anything that upset me, but none that particularly stood out to me either. I think I prefer when this author’s heroes are grumpy assholes who appear cold and mean towards the heroine while also secretly simping for her—cause at least I’d get loads of fun and hilarious banter out of it. This one seemed dull in comparison.
I thought after the plot twist, the story would take a tumble and become telenovela-like , but it worked out better than I anticipated. In fact, I think I liked the second chance romance in Part II more than the initial fleeting romance in Part I. Plus, the epilogue was cute. Overall, this book didn’t get me all up in my feels, but I breezed through it.
And maybe you would too. :)
King of the Court?
More like King of Consent. <3
This was my 4th R.S. Grey book in 2021, and at this point will I ever get to meet a heroine who’s not poor and working herself to the bone to make ends meet? I swear, one of these days.
This book was a nice, sweet ride.
There wasn’t anything that upset me, but none that particularly stood out to me either. I think I prefer when this author’s heroes are grumpy assholes who appear cold and mean towards the heroine while also secretly simping for her—cause at least I’d get loads of fun and hilarious banter out of it. This one seemed dull in comparison.
I thought after the plot twist, the story would take a tumble and become telenovela-like , but it worked out better than I anticipated. In fact, I think I liked the second chance romance in Part II more than the initial fleeting romance in Part I. Plus, the epilogue was cute. Overall, this book didn’t get me all up in my feels, but I breezed through it.
And maybe you would too. :)
August 13, 2021
*nervous laugh* well... am I coming out as a R.S. Grey hater? maybe her books are no longer for me? was this boring for someone else, or is there something wrong with my reading senses? ok, enough.
2.5 | I'm gonna start with what I did like about this book; the heroine. I really appreciate that Grey is leaving behind her old practices of just giving her male characters different personalities, while the female ones are always these hysterical women who almost seem out of a madhouse. Raelynn Birdie was that girl who gave up her dreams to take care of her only living relative, even if it meant a miserable life. She was super smart and funny, but there was also a sweetness and innocence about her that made me like her. The other thing I liked was the cute epilogue, but it came too late.
Now from the blurb you can already guess what this is about; Super famous NBA star stranded in a small town for three weeks meets the poor girl and instantly the sparks fly, but he must at some point leave so oh no, what will happen to this new relationship? Up to this point everything is fine BUT the author left some tropes out of this blurb and I get it, some like surprise twists, but me not so much, I like to have everything in sight to know whether or not to pick a book. SO THIS MAY BECOME A LITTLE SPOILERY, SO PROCEED WITH CAUTION!!! what did she leave out? a soon to be ex-wife drama, a baby, the single dad trope, kinda second chance romance, and a time jump. And I like most of these tropes, but I think they were unnecessary in this story, why? because part I was enough, everything else, the filling or whatever you want to call it was a snoozefest.
Part I was about them meeting each other in this small town, living this intense connection never felt before, and trying to figure out what would happen after he left town for the Olympics. This was good, even if I couldn't feel much chemistry between them because Ben was like an ornamental in this story. Then in the middle of the book came part II and that's what I find unnecessary; This starts with them after more than 1 year apart meeting again, but considering that they didn't finish whatever they had together in "bad terms" I didn't see the point for this to be SO long, there's no angst or anything, just them reconnecting, meeting Ben's kid and trying to get used to the fame of dating a superstar. And then an epilogue with a bunch of kids, the end.
There were some interesting side characters like Raelynn's college friends and Eva, but DAMN! I just want a cute and fun sports romance, is it too much to ask? I accept recommendations 😭
2.5 | I'm gonna start with what I did like about this book; the heroine. I really appreciate that Grey is leaving behind her old practices of just giving her male characters different personalities, while the female ones are always these hysterical women who almost seem out of a madhouse. Raelynn Birdie was that girl who gave up her dreams to take care of her only living relative, even if it meant a miserable life. She was super smart and funny, but there was also a sweetness and innocence about her that made me like her. The other thing I liked was the cute epilogue, but it came too late.
Now from the blurb you can already guess what this is about; Super famous NBA star stranded in a small town for three weeks meets the poor girl and instantly the sparks fly, but he must at some point leave so oh no, what will happen to this new relationship? Up to this point everything is fine BUT the author left some tropes out of this blurb and I get it, some like surprise twists, but me not so much, I like to have everything in sight to know whether or not to pick a book. SO THIS MAY BECOME A LITTLE SPOILERY, SO PROCEED WITH CAUTION!!! what did she leave out? a soon to be ex-wife drama, a baby, the single dad trope, kinda second chance romance, and a time jump. And I like most of these tropes, but I think they were unnecessary in this story, why? because part I was enough, everything else, the filling or whatever you want to call it was a snoozefest.
Part I was about them meeting each other in this small town, living this intense connection never felt before, and trying to figure out what would happen after he left town for the Olympics. This was good, even if I couldn't feel much chemistry between them because Ben was like an ornamental in this story. Then in the middle of the book came part II and that's what I find unnecessary; This starts with them after more than 1 year apart meeting again, but considering that they didn't finish whatever they had together in "bad terms" I didn't see the point for this to be SO long, there's no angst or anything, just them reconnecting, meeting Ben's kid and trying to get used to the fame of dating a superstar. And then an epilogue with a bunch of kids, the end.
There were some interesting side characters like Raelynn's college friends and Eva, but DAMN! I just want a cute and fun sports romance, is it too much to ask? I accept recommendations 😭
November 17, 2023
4.75 stars.
you know that feeling when you want to read something specific, such as a romcom so you just laugh and lighten up a little and so you forget about the previous emotional one ? well, that’s what I was expecting when I pick it up, turned out I got emotional damage from it as well.
I wanted a good sport romance book, I got it.
but why do I only read Basketball romances with tormented protagonists mixed with plot twists that have the gift to wreck me ? *being overly dramatic*
Ben is a famous basketball player in the olympic team, they end up in a small town in the middle of nowhere for their trining session. Raelynn is a young genius who has no choice but to give up her life in Los Angels and to come back to her hometown —the actual small town in the middle of nowhere— to take care of her sick grandmother by juggling with a couple of jobs.
the two of them had an insta connection/ chemistry that were literally alive throughout the pages and it felt surprisingly real. they were two well constructed characters. Miss Grey has done a pretty well job with Ben, he was everything I love about a damaged hero. reserved and calm, not a show off kind of professional player. he was always attentive to Raelynn, always searching ways to help her without invading. he was perfect. such a pure heart.
Raelynn was so precious and innocent at times that I literally teared up. she didn’t deserve what happened to her. she preserved her optimism and kind-soul even after all what she went through, especially at the first part’s end, and that darn shit hurt as hell.😭😭
the book was split in two parts. the first one held heavy emotional connotation. a lot different from the author’s usual writing style but I think that’s why I loved it so much. the second part reflected better Miss Grey’s playground.
all in all, this was a beautiful story about two people who met at the wrong time and shattered my heart into pieces in the process but eventually found their way to each other and patched my heart back together.❤️
you know that feeling when you want to read something specific, such as a romcom so you just laugh and lighten up a little and so you forget about the previous emotional one ? well, that’s what I was expecting when I pick it up, turned out I got emotional damage from it as well.
I wanted a good sport romance book, I got it.
but why do I only read Basketball romances with tormented protagonists mixed with plot twists that have the gift to wreck me ? *being overly dramatic*
Ben is a famous basketball player in the olympic team, they end up in a small town in the middle of nowhere for their trining session. Raelynn is a young genius who has no choice but to give up her life in Los Angels and to come back to her hometown —the actual small town in the middle of nowhere— to take care of her sick grandmother by juggling with a couple of jobs.
the two of them had an insta connection/ chemistry that were literally alive throughout the pages and it felt surprisingly real. they were two well constructed characters. Miss Grey has done a pretty well job with Ben, he was everything I love about a damaged hero. reserved and calm, not a show off kind of professional player. he was always attentive to Raelynn, always searching ways to help her without invading. he was perfect. such a pure heart.
Raelynn was so precious and innocent at times that I literally teared up. she didn’t deserve what happened to her. she preserved her optimism and kind-soul even after all what she went through, especially at the first part’s end, and that darn shit hurt as hell.😭😭
the book was split in two parts. the first one held heavy emotional connotation. a lot different from the author’s usual writing style but I think that’s why I loved it so much. the second part reflected better Miss Grey’s playground.
all in all, this was a beautiful story about two people who met at the wrong time and shattered my heart into pieces in the process but eventually found their way to each other and patched my heart back together.❤️
February 8, 2023
4.25 stars
If you're looking for a small-town/sports romance, look no further. King of the Court was so good!
Raelynn is back in small town Texas after her Nan gets sick. She's her only family, so after taking a break from college and leaving California she's working two jobs to make ends meet. She's too busy to think about guys, but then Ben shows up.
Ben Castillo is a popular NBA player dubbed 'King of the Court'. He's in Texas to train for the Olympics and the training facility happens to be near where Raelynn lives. When they meet sparks fly, but them being together seems not only impractical, but impossible. Still, they both fall fast.
This was sweet and romantic and I truly enjoyed it. Raelynn was smart and hardworking, and Ben was fantastic. There was a part towards the middle that I thought would ruin the book for me but it ended up working. Overall this one was great for me!
If you're looking for a small-town/sports romance, look no further. King of the Court was so good!
Raelynn is back in small town Texas after her Nan gets sick. She's her only family, so after taking a break from college and leaving California she's working two jobs to make ends meet. She's too busy to think about guys, but then Ben shows up.
Ben Castillo is a popular NBA player dubbed 'King of the Court'. He's in Texas to train for the Olympics and the training facility happens to be near where Raelynn lives. When they meet sparks fly, but them being together seems not only impractical, but impossible. Still, they both fall fast.
This was sweet and romantic and I truly enjoyed it. Raelynn was smart and hardworking, and Ben was fantastic. There was a part towards the middle that I thought would ruin the book for me but it ended up working. Overall this one was great for me!
October 18, 2023
3/5 ⭐️ This is very different from any other books I ever read by R.S. Grey. The humor, banter, and charming characters I am used to from her, weren’t present. The romance just felt a little dull.
I did like Raelynn and Ben as characters though. They were good people.
I wasn’t super invested in the romance in the beginning but after a while, I started to get interested, but then the story took a turn that I was not expecting. I did not like that storyline at all.
I’m all for the secret baby trope but not when the baby is from another woman. I have to be in the mood for that type of plot.
I will still give it 3 stars because it really wasn’t a bad book but I didn’t like the whole secret baby with another woman plot. Especially when that woman was Ben’s ex WIFE 😒. It would be more tolerable if it was from a ONS or something but from his ex wife who he was in love with? No. It’s just not the type of storyline I was expecting from this author 😭.
I did like Raelynn and Ben as characters though. They were good people.
I wasn’t super invested in the romance in the beginning but after a while, I started to get interested, but then the story took a turn that I was not expecting. I did not like that storyline at all.
I’m all for the secret baby trope but not when the baby is from another woman. I have to be in the mood for that type of plot.
I will still give it 3 stars because it really wasn’t a bad book but I didn’t like the whole secret baby with another woman plot. Especially when that woman was Ben’s ex WIFE 😒. It would be more tolerable if it was from a ONS or something but from his ex wife who he was in love with? No. It’s just not the type of storyline I was expecting from this author 😭.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 13, 2021
The first part of this feel-good sports romance reminded me of the author’s first releases which were adorable, but sadly, the second part felt dragged and I skimmed it a lot.
The ex-wife coming back pregnant with the H’s baby made me feel icky for the heroine. Thankfully they didn’t dwell on it too much and I let it slide.
The ex-wife coming back pregnant with the H’s baby made me feel icky for the heroine. Thankfully they didn’t dwell on it too much and I let it slide.
January 1, 2023
I had no idea this would sneak in and become a favorite of the year! THIS BOOK!?!?! I was obsessed. OBSESSED. I could not get over how hard Ben and Raelynn fell for each other or how heartbreaking and emotional their stories were. They fell in love at the wrong time for both of them and they take so long to find their way back to one another. Raelynn was such a strong heroine and I loved how she gave anything for her grandmother. She was such an intriguing character and Ben's fame as a basketball star actually meant nothing to her. I really appreciated how realistic Ben's life as a huge star was and how much they talked about security and paparazzi following him and invading his privacy and how that affected everyone in his life. What I loved the most, though, was how deep Ben loved Raelynn. The love he had was all-consuming and a soulmates kind of love and I was obsessed. This also had a trope I loved that's a spoiler, so just know it is so good. SO ANGSTY. I could not get enough of this book and own't stop thinking about it for a long time.
You have to read this!!!
You have to read this!!!
September 21, 2021
title:
King of the Court
genre: New Adult
tropes: sport romance second chance
content warnings: loss of a loved one
rating: 4,5 ⭐
don't check spoiler tags or read other reviews if you want to get into this book and get full experience..is nothing too bad but some tropes are intentionally hidden...
* reading this book kept me up, gosh I loved that feeling who needs sleep give me all this goodness inject it...
* I was entertained honey, no I didn't expect the drama and that twist but I kind of loved it
* loved the connection between our lead, and Ben le sigh is perfection
this book had a plot twist I haven't seen since I stopped reading rock stars romances
one of the reasons being THAT!!
for all of you who need OW/OM report, I am pleased to report that separation was 1 and a half, and nor hero or heroine have slept with anyone else...
this year R.S.Grey is not joking around anymore but she is serving me some of my favorite books of hers..I mean I gave To Have and to Hate five stars too..
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genre: New Adult
tropes: sport romance second chance
content warnings: loss of a loved one
rating: 4,5 ⭐
don't check spoiler tags or read other reviews if you want to get into this book and get full experience..is nothing too bad but some tropes are intentionally hidden...
* reading this book kept me up, gosh I loved that feeling who needs sleep give me all this goodness inject it...
* I was entertained honey, no I didn't expect the drama and that twist but I kind of loved it
* loved the connection between our lead, and Ben le sigh is perfection
this book had a plot twist I haven't seen since I stopped reading rock stars romances
one of the reasons being THAT!!
for all of you who need OW/OM report, I am pleased to report that separation was 1 and a half, and nor hero or heroine have slept with anyone else...
this year R.S.Grey is not joking around anymore but she is serving me some of my favorite books of hers..I mean I gave To Have and to Hate five stars too..
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August 11, 2021
The best part of this book for me was the promise of then the blossoming, flirty relationship between this world weary, damsel in distress Cinderella and her rich, famous All Star Olympic basketball player prince charming. Even though these two instantly attracted, knucklehead love birds seemed resigned to the notion they weren't ever destined to head to the play-offs of forever love and matrimony, I had high hopes for them. The comradery of the good supporting cast of sub characters helped carry the plot along, as well.
I think I could actually sum up this story in a couple of sentences. But don't worry, I won't, least I give too much away. This is quite unusual for me since most of the time I have a hard time turning off the tap of my thoughts when musing and writing reviews. Just know despite the unwelcome by me, "say what?" reveal, which caused this couple's huge crisis, I felt the majority of it played out predictable and mostly uneventful.
Btw, it seems literary lightning can strike the same place twice. My last book also had this same dreaded drama element. With no hint or warning whatsoever in the synopsis, which is a shame since I was enjoying the Cinderella vibe.
Sure, I was expecting some kind of slamming of the door and storming off so reconciliation romance could commence. I'm after all an unashamedly lover of relationship angst. But that new life changing obligation, which sometimes rears it's unwelcome, ugly head in my romantic reads, never sets overly well with me. It's a turn off, turning point personal preference, folks. Here it felt swept under the rug like no big deal when it was a game changer. Holding the broom, was the very "let's all just get along now, shall we?" surprisingly amicable sub-character, who thankfully loved someone else and didn't try to stir up a lot of trouble, despite the unlucky luck of the draw circumstances. Heck, even that character wanted things to be different, too.
This book was appropriately sectioned off as Part I & Part II. For me, the second half was drawn out plus nothing unexpected happened. Plus smex started hijacking the story there, too. Especially from 75 percent on, I found the second half writing wasn't keeping me fully engaged. Honestly, I lost track when I officially was fast forwarding more than reading near the end.
Can't win 'em all, folks. That's the lesson and reminder for me here. And oh, before I go, I should mention Birdie was the heroine's last name, which also served as her nickname. As much as I love birds, that name (especially when used as an endearment) felt weird and trying too hard to come off too cute for my tastes. Again, personal preference, folks. I am what I am.
P.S. The synopsis seems to imply this heroine is strong, sassy, and doesn't take lip from anyone. No, I didn't find that to be the case. IMO, her hard luck past and life demands had her more of a damsel in distress mode most of the time.
Romance Safety Gang:
Title: King of the Court, Author: R.S. Grey, Pages: 325, pub date: 8/12/21, stand-alone, Cinderella meets her prince vibe, graphic smex hijacked parts of second half, slow paced, unwelcome reveal/drama thrown in for me, 1.5 year separation, good supporting cast, HEA eventually.
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not rewarded or compensated for this review.)
I think I could actually sum up this story in a couple of sentences. But don't worry, I won't, least I give too much away. This is quite unusual for me since most of the time I have a hard time turning off the tap of my thoughts when musing and writing reviews. Just know despite the unwelcome by me, "say what?" reveal, which caused this couple's huge crisis, I felt the majority of it played out predictable and mostly uneventful.
Btw, it seems literary lightning can strike the same place twice. My last book also had this same dreaded drama element. With no hint or warning whatsoever in the synopsis, which is a shame since I was enjoying the Cinderella vibe.
Sure, I was expecting some kind of slamming of the door and storming off so reconciliation romance could commence. I'm after all an unashamedly lover of relationship angst. But that new life changing obligation, which sometimes rears it's unwelcome, ugly head in my romantic reads, never sets overly well with me. It's a turn off, turning point personal preference, folks. Here it felt swept under the rug like no big deal when it was a game changer. Holding the broom, was the very "let's all just get along now, shall we?" surprisingly amicable sub-character, who thankfully loved someone else and didn't try to stir up a lot of trouble, despite the unlucky luck of the draw circumstances. Heck, even that character wanted things to be different, too.
This book was appropriately sectioned off as Part I & Part II. For me, the second half was drawn out plus nothing unexpected happened. Plus smex started hijacking the story there, too. Especially from 75 percent on, I found the second half writing wasn't keeping me fully engaged. Honestly, I lost track when I officially was fast forwarding more than reading near the end.
Can't win 'em all, folks. That's the lesson and reminder for me here. And oh, before I go, I should mention Birdie was the heroine's last name, which also served as her nickname. As much as I love birds, that name (especially when used as an endearment) felt weird and trying too hard to come off too cute for my tastes. Again, personal preference, folks. I am what I am.
P.S. The synopsis seems to imply this heroine is strong, sassy, and doesn't take lip from anyone. No, I didn't find that to be the case. IMO, her hard luck past and life demands had her more of a damsel in distress mode most of the time.
Romance Safety Gang:
Title: King of the Court, Author: R.S. Grey, Pages: 325, pub date: 8/12/21, stand-alone, Cinderella meets her prince vibe, graphic smex hijacked parts of second half, slow paced, unwelcome reveal/drama thrown in for me, 1.5 year separation, good supporting cast, HEA eventually.
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not rewarded or compensated for this review.)
August 23, 2021
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R.S Grey is an author I know I can go to when I need an easy, sweet, read and she never fails to deliver. But this book didn't hit my expectations at much and it was a little disappointing. The characters were enjoyable, and the story was nice, but the mid-point shocker, turned time jump seemed out of place and put me off the rest of the story in a way. It almost made the first half of the book pointless. Maybe if that time jump had happened earlier in the book it wouldn't have felt so out of place for me but as it was it made it hard for me to continue reading seamlessly.
Amazon US * Amazon UK
R.S Grey is an author I know I can go to when I need an easy, sweet, read and she never fails to deliver. But this book didn't hit my expectations at much and it was a little disappointing. The characters were enjoyable, and the story was nice, but the mid-point shocker, turned time jump seemed out of place and put me off the rest of the story in a way. It almost made the first half of the book pointless. Maybe if that time jump had happened earlier in the book it wouldn't have felt so out of place for me but as it was it made it hard for me to continue reading seamlessly.
August 12, 2021
Spoilers below
i was really enjoying the first half and then suddenly, the hero was expecting a baby with his soon to be ex wife 50% into the book. it was completely irrelevant as there wasn't any drama when MCs reunited after a year so i'm struggling to see the point of the surprise baby. anyway, i lost all interest after that and nothing really happened in the second half.
i was really enjoying the first half and then suddenly, the hero was expecting a baby with his soon to be ex wife 50% into the book. it was completely irrelevant as there wasn't any drama when MCs reunited after a year so i'm struggling to see the point of the surprise baby. anyway, i lost all interest after that and nothing really happened in the second half.
August 6, 2021
King of the Court you say? more like King of my Heart.
Ben Castillo is a Los Angeles-based NBA basketball player who travels to Pine Hill, Texas for four weeks of training before the Olympics. After filing for divorce from his wife, Ben hasn't been himself. He hasn't tried to move on or do anything with another female because of her, and his sole attention is on basketball. What he doesn’t expect is to meet a certain blonde at the gas station.
Raelynn Birdie grew up in Pine Hill but attended college elsewhere. She's back in Pine Hill, doing everything she can for her Nan after having to drop out of college. Raelynn's grandmother has Alzheimer's and is in a nursing facility, and she is struggling to pay her bills. She works at Dale's Diner in the mornings and at her cleaning job in the afternoons. Both jobs are low-paying and exhausting. Fortunately, the sheriff loans her his trailer, which he no longer uses so she could have a place to herself. However, at Dale’s Diner the NBA stars are now the talk of the town, and Raelynn can't seem to get away from it.
Raelynn and Ben met at a gas station for the first time. When a luxury car that is clearly not from Pine Hill pulls up, Raelynn is talking to someone from the town while feeding his horse an apple. Raelynn immediately begins glaring at the car, as Ben exits the vehicle and returns the stare. While they were at the gas station, Ben's friend Anthony was the only one who spoke to her and asked for directions. Raelynn meets all of the basketball lads the very next morning as they come in to eat. From then on, Ben and Raelynn are drawn to each other and see each other whenever they have the opportunity. It is not simple, but they manage to make it work. Everything suddenly changes a few days before he leaves for the Olympics.
They don't see each other again for another year. Raelynn is back in California, attending school and assisting her Professor, as well as three other people who have become her friends. Their Professor gives them basketball tickets one night, and we all know who they'll be seeing. Raelynn is refusing to attend the game until her friends persuade her. Six rows back from the court, the seats were located. During the game, however, Ben did not notice her, but someone who also has my heart did. And when the game was done, that certain someone ran after Ben to tell him that he had seen Raelynn, but Ben didn't believe him. The next day, Ben has some free time and searches for her on Google to see whether she is indeed back in California. When he realizes it's true, he pays her a visit at her college. Their bond has continued to grow since then.
This book was way too cute. It had no right to make me smile like that. I never smile that big…. It’s scary. These two are crazy in love and I would do anything for them. And by anything, I mean anything. Hence, why I changed the title to the King of my Heart in my mind.
*Thank you for the ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Ben Castillo is a Los Angeles-based NBA basketball player who travels to Pine Hill, Texas for four weeks of training before the Olympics. After filing for divorce from his wife, Ben hasn't been himself. He hasn't tried to move on or do anything with another female because of her, and his sole attention is on basketball. What he doesn’t expect is to meet a certain blonde at the gas station.
Raelynn Birdie grew up in Pine Hill but attended college elsewhere. She's back in Pine Hill, doing everything she can for her Nan after having to drop out of college. Raelynn's grandmother has Alzheimer's and is in a nursing facility, and she is struggling to pay her bills. She works at Dale's Diner in the mornings and at her cleaning job in the afternoons. Both jobs are low-paying and exhausting. Fortunately, the sheriff loans her his trailer, which he no longer uses so she could have a place to herself. However, at Dale’s Diner the NBA stars are now the talk of the town, and Raelynn can't seem to get away from it.
Raelynn and Ben met at a gas station for the first time. When a luxury car that is clearly not from Pine Hill pulls up, Raelynn is talking to someone from the town while feeding his horse an apple. Raelynn immediately begins glaring at the car, as Ben exits the vehicle and returns the stare. While they were at the gas station, Ben's friend Anthony was the only one who spoke to her and asked for directions. Raelynn meets all of the basketball lads the very next morning as they come in to eat. From then on, Ben and Raelynn are drawn to each other and see each other whenever they have the opportunity. It is not simple, but they manage to make it work. Everything suddenly changes a few days before he leaves for the Olympics.
They don't see each other again for another year. Raelynn is back in California, attending school and assisting her Professor, as well as three other people who have become her friends. Their Professor gives them basketball tickets one night, and we all know who they'll be seeing. Raelynn is refusing to attend the game until her friends persuade her. Six rows back from the court, the seats were located. During the game, however, Ben did not notice her, but someone who also has my heart did. And when the game was done, that certain someone ran after Ben to tell him that he had seen Raelynn, but Ben didn't believe him. The next day, Ben has some free time and searches for her on Google to see whether she is indeed back in California. When he realizes it's true, he pays her a visit at her college. Their bond has continued to grow since then.
This book was way too cute. It had no right to make me smile like that. I never smile that big…. It’s scary. These two are crazy in love and I would do anything for them. And by anything, I mean anything. Hence, why I changed the title to the King of my Heart in my mind.
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August 6, 2021
*ARC provided for an honest review*
King of the Court did not disappoint AT ALL. This was such an enjoyable read and I absolutely loved the characters.
I enjoy reading sport romances so this book really caught my attention. King of the Court has a really interesting plot line that I couldn’t seem to stop reading. Both characters are strong in their own ways that when they’re together you could see just how right they are for each other and bring out the best in each other. Raelynn is a character that I easily connected with. I love everything about her and how strong she always remains, even when life comes crashing in unexpected moments. She is selfless and her personality is everything. With Ben his character honestly surprised me. The way he cared about Raelynn is one of the things I really loved. Although there was a moment that I just wanted to throw my phone…it did have me understand him more.
All in all I liked the way Raelynn and Ben’s story was written. R.S. Grey captured every single moment. From the heart wrenching ones to the happiness both characters endure with each other. All of it was interesting. All of it was worth reading!! This book is definitely one of my favorites.
King of the Court did not disappoint AT ALL. This was such an enjoyable read and I absolutely loved the characters.
I enjoy reading sport romances so this book really caught my attention. King of the Court has a really interesting plot line that I couldn’t seem to stop reading. Both characters are strong in their own ways that when they’re together you could see just how right they are for each other and bring out the best in each other. Raelynn is a character that I easily connected with. I love everything about her and how strong she always remains, even when life comes crashing in unexpected moments. She is selfless and her personality is everything. With Ben his character honestly surprised me. The way he cared about Raelynn is one of the things I really loved. Although there was a moment that I just wanted to throw my phone…it did have me understand him more.
All in all I liked the way Raelynn and Ben’s story was written. R.S. Grey captured every single moment. From the heart wrenching ones to the happiness both characters endure with each other. All of it was interesting. All of it was worth reading!! This book is definitely one of my favorites.
March 6, 2023
Well, it pulled through in the second half thankfully!
A bit heavy than the cover suggests though.
4 stars
3 on the spice scale
CW: sick grandparent and death of grandparent
A bit heavy than the cover suggests though.
4 stars
3 on the spice scale
CW: sick grandparent and death of grandparent
August 16, 2021
If you want a book with:
- A cocky/brooding basketball player
- A smart AF h who is studying computer engineering with a specialty in space and mapping the stars and other amazing space stuff
- Age gap
- So much sexual tension your Kindle will melt
- Some light and manageable angst (I'm so not an angst person)
- So much swoon
- ROMANCE! like legit why isn't my husband as sweet as this romance
Then get this book. I feel so happy after reading. She can take a trope I'm not normally into and make it work. In this instance there was some serious insta lust which I normally don't love but the sexual tension pouring off the pages was just 🔥🔥🔥 at one point he'd just touched her shoulder and I was like "omg!!! Yes!!!!" *fans self*
Anyway, I'm off to spiral into a book slump now 😂
- A cocky/brooding basketball player
- A smart AF h who is studying computer engineering with a specialty in space and mapping the stars and other amazing space stuff
- Age gap
- So much sexual tension your Kindle will melt
- Some light and manageable angst (I'm so not an angst person)
- So much swoon
- ROMANCE! like legit why isn't my husband as sweet as this romance
Then get this book. I feel so happy after reading. She can take a trope I'm not normally into and make it work. In this instance there was some serious insta lust which I normally don't love but the sexual tension pouring off the pages was just 🔥🔥🔥 at one point he'd just touched her shoulder and I was like "omg!!! Yes!!!!" *fans self*
Anyway, I'm off to spiral into a book slump now 😂
September 2, 2021
This was a ‘nice’ romance book, it had enough included to keep me interested but I didn’t find myself consumed. I missed the banter and quick wit that I usually find with an RS Grey book. There was plenty to love and I’m sure other readers will disagree with my sum up but this time around dare I say I was a little underwhelmed. Overall I think I wasn’t invested enough in the story or the characters to be overly excited. I wanted to be obsessed instead I found myself going through the motions.
August 8, 2021
R.S. Grey’s latest offering is a sweet and swoony enjoyable read that hit me right in the feels.
Although he seemingly has everything – championships, gold medals, money, adoring fans – basketball megastar Ben Castillo is lonely, jaded and going through a bitter divorce. It seemed like his heart stopped beating until the lays eyes on the gorgeous ray of sunshine embodied in Raelynn Birdie when he arrives in the middle of nowhere Texas in preparation for the summer Olympic games in Tokyo.
While she’s a black hole loving certified genius, Raelynn is barely making ends meet. She waitresses in the mornings and cleans houses in the afternoons in order to pay her nan’s medical bills. And though she finds Ben incredibly attractive, she knows he and his teammates are only passing through Pine Hill and he has heartbreak and trouble written all over. Can they ignore the lure between them?
Grey’s voice is as pert and lively as ever and I found myself smiling at the banter and thoughts that filled me with warmth. Raelynn is dealing with life as best she can and it’s emotionally uplifting to watch her find someone who is not only supportive but also wants her to follow her dreams. While Ben is catnip for anyone who can’t resist a moody hero with the perfect amount of swoon.
Grey has penned a page-turner with the perfect amount of heart and sizzle.
King of the Court is standalone contemporary romance by R.S. Grey. It is told from both points of view, with HEA ending. Tropes: sports | billionaire | second chance | small town.
★ I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via InkSlinger PR. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. ★
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Although he seemingly has everything – championships, gold medals, money, adoring fans – basketball megastar Ben Castillo is lonely, jaded and going through a bitter divorce. It seemed like his heart stopped beating until the lays eyes on the gorgeous ray of sunshine embodied in Raelynn Birdie when he arrives in the middle of nowhere Texas in preparation for the summer Olympic games in Tokyo.
While she’s a black hole loving certified genius, Raelynn is barely making ends meet. She waitresses in the mornings and cleans houses in the afternoons in order to pay her nan’s medical bills. And though she finds Ben incredibly attractive, she knows he and his teammates are only passing through Pine Hill and he has heartbreak and trouble written all over. Can they ignore the lure between them?
Grey’s voice is as pert and lively as ever and I found myself smiling at the banter and thoughts that filled me with warmth. Raelynn is dealing with life as best she can and it’s emotionally uplifting to watch her find someone who is not only supportive but also wants her to follow her dreams. While Ben is catnip for anyone who can’t resist a moody hero with the perfect amount of swoon.
Grey has penned a page-turner with the perfect amount of heart and sizzle.
King of the Court is standalone contemporary romance by R.S. Grey. It is told from both points of view, with HEA ending. Tropes: sports | billionaire | second chance | small town.
★ I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via InkSlinger PR. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. ★
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August 24, 2021
DING DING DING we have a winner folks, ben castillo owns my heart and i’m reminded once again of how painfully single i am
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it’s r.s grey of course i’m reading this
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it’s r.s grey of course i’m reading this
January 27, 2023
4.5 stars! Well King of the Court is easily my favorite R.S. Grey read! I’ve read a dozen books from her now and this one was just so good, it is less romcom and more angsty and emotional, while delivering on the story and heart! I absolutely loved seeing the hero being all-in for the heroine! Even when life gets in their way. So good!
Ben is a basketball player, his team just won the NBA Championship and he finds out the next morning he’s headed to Texas to train for the Olympics when the story starts. He shows up in Pine Hill and meets Raelynn on his first day there while semi-lost at a gas station. They both kind of have a moment immediately but later meet again when he shows up with teammates at the diner she works at. Ben is only due to be in town for a month while he prepares/trains for the upcoming Summer Games in Tokyo. Raelynn was going to school in California before moving back to take care of her Nan who has Alzheimer’s. Her grandmother is the only family in her life and Raelynn is barely making ends meet to make sure her Nan is taking care of.
I really loved both of these characters. Ben and Raelynn both have a lot going on and it really does seem like the worst time for something serious to get started. She’s barely juggling life and making ends meet and he’s only in town for a month and very busy with his career. But they really found something real in one another and while it takes a while for their HEA, it was so worth the wait in the end.
Ben is a basketball player, his team just won the NBA Championship and he finds out the next morning he’s headed to Texas to train for the Olympics when the story starts. He shows up in Pine Hill and meets Raelynn on his first day there while semi-lost at a gas station. They both kind of have a moment immediately but later meet again when he shows up with teammates at the diner she works at. Ben is only due to be in town for a month while he prepares/trains for the upcoming Summer Games in Tokyo. Raelynn was going to school in California before moving back to take care of her Nan who has Alzheimer’s. Her grandmother is the only family in her life and Raelynn is barely making ends meet to make sure her Nan is taking care of.
I really loved both of these characters. Ben and Raelynn both have a lot going on and it really does seem like the worst time for something serious to get started. She’s barely juggling life and making ends meet and he’s only in town for a month and very busy with his career. But they really found something real in one another and while it takes a while for their HEA, it was so worth the wait in the end.
August 14, 2021
2.5 Stars I'm always excited to see a new R.S. Grey book out, but this one ended up being just ok for me. I was disappointed with the insta-lust and never really felt like there was much development with the relationship. That said, there was some cute moments between them.
The more dramatic points of the plot all fell a little flat for me. This was a fast read and I enjoyed parts of it, but it ultimately left me pretty underwhelmed.
The more dramatic points of the plot all fell a little flat for me. This was a fast read and I enjoyed parts of it, but it ultimately left me pretty underwhelmed.
Shelved as 'nope-nope-nope'
December 18, 2021Virgin heroine 🙄
December 8, 2021
אחד הספרים המקסימים והמרגשים של ר.ס. גריי, סופרת ספרים רומנטיים שאני מאוד אוהבת.
בן קסטילו הוא כוכב NBA, וקפטן נבחרת הכדורסל האולימפית של ארה"ב. הוא מגיע למחנה אימונים לקראת האולימפיאדה בעיירה שכוחת האל פיין-היל בטקסס, שם הוא פוגש את ריילין. ריילין הייתה סטודנטית מצטיינת למדעי המחשב והנדסת חשמל באוני' קליפורניה, וזכתה במלגות ופרסים רבים, אך כשסבתה חלתה, נאלצה לחזור לפיין-היל כדי לטפל בה. היא עובדת כמלצרית בדיינר וכמנקה כדי לממן את האשפוז של סבתה בבית אבות סיעודי.
בן וריילין מתאהבים אך נאלצים להיפרד כשבן נוסע לאולימפיאדת טוקיו, וריילין חותכת את הקשר ביניהם. הם נפגשים במקרה שנה וחצי מאוחר יותר.
הכתיבה רגישה ומתוקה, והדמויות מקסימות ונהדרות. נסחפתי עם הקריאה ונאלצתי להכריח את עצמי להפסיק, כי אחרת הייתי נשארת ערה כל הלילה כדי לסיים אותו. אני לא יודעת אם כל הפרטים הטכניים לגבי הלימודים והמחקר המדעי של ריילין נכונים בכלל, יש לי חשד מסוים שלא, אבל למי אכפת. ממש ממש אהבתי את הספר הזה.
בן קסטילו הוא כוכב NBA, וקפטן נבחרת הכדורסל האולימפית של ארה"ב. הוא מגיע למחנה אימונים לקראת האולימפיאדה בעיירה שכוחת האל פיין-היל בטקסס, שם הוא פוגש את ריילין. ריילין הייתה סטודנטית מצטיינת למדעי המחשב והנדסת חשמל באוני' קליפורניה, וזכתה במלגות ופרסים רבים, אך כשסבתה חלתה, נאלצה לחזור לפיין-היל כדי לטפל בה. היא עובדת כמלצרית בדיינר וכמנקה כדי לממן את האשפוז של סבתה בבית אבות סיעודי.
בן וריילין מתאהבים אך נאלצים להיפרד כשבן נוסע לאולימפיאדת טוקיו, וריילין חותכת את הקשר ביניהם. הם נפגשים במקרה שנה וחצי מאוחר יותר.
הכתיבה רגישה ומתוקה, והדמויות מקסימות ונהדרות. נסחפתי עם הקריאה ונאלצתי להכריח את עצמי להפסיק, כי אחרת הייתי נשארת ערה כל הלילה כדי לסיים אותו. אני לא יודעת אם כל הפרטים הטכניים לגבי הלימודים והמחקר המדעי של ריילין נכונים בכלל, יש לי חשד מסוים שלא, אבל למי אכפת. ממש ממש אהבתי את הספר הזה.
March 30, 2023
KING OF THE COURT
● Ben & Raelynn “Birdie”
● B - NBA champion & Olympic gold medalist
● R- is back in town to take care of her Nan
● B - in town for 4 weeks to train
● R- virgin
● Texas
● second chance romance
● Ben & Raelynn “Birdie”
● B - NBA champion & Olympic gold medalist
● R- is back in town to take care of her Nan
● B - in town for 4 weeks to train
● R- virgin
● Texas
● second chance romance
Audiobook source: Hoopla
Narrator: Aiden Snow & Desiree Ketchum
Length: 10H 23M
August 26, 2021
Another slam dunk from R.S. Grey! She has once again wowed me and pulled me out of the doldrums with a trip to the charming small-town setting of Pine Hill, Texas, where a warm and lovable cast of characters reside.
He’s got millions, while she’s barely making ends meet. They live in different worlds, total opposites, or are they?
Ben Castillo is a NBA professional basketball player who’s headed to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Cocky, self-assured and easy on the eyes -- he's a very tall drink of cool water. But even with the world at his fingertips, he’s closed-off and hard to crack. There’s something missing in his life – maybe he needs a little sunshine.
Leaving school in Los Angles and returning home to Pine Hill, Raelynn Birdie works as a waitress in the local diner to help pay nursing home care expenses for her ailing grandmother with little leftover to take care of herself. Still, she remains feisty, stubborn and smart. To many, she’s a ray of sunshine.
Grey did a fantastic job developing these two characters, who were infused with much more depth than I expected. The push and pull between them kept things lively, along with plenty of witty and clever dialogue, and sarcastic quips. Throughout their story, Grey covers a whole gamut of emotions from joy to sadness, despair to hope and best of all – love.
I wasn’t particularly fond of the nickname “Little Bird.” Maybe I'm making a mountain out of a molehill, but as far as endearments go, this one didn’t seem to fit Raelynn's persona or romantic vibes. It’s bad enough her last name was “Birdie,” and this just added insult to injury in my opinion. But hey – it is what it is, and Raelynn didn’t quibble – and she got the guy anyway.
Somehow R.S. Grey is an author who always manages to leave me grinning ear-to-ear and sighing with delight. She never fails to charm this reader with such fun-to-read romantic match-ups – and her sports-related ones are among my favorites!
An irresistible love story with enough conflict to keep readers engaged. Passionate, sexy, and oh so delectable. And, despite all the obstacles encountered along the way, a winning final score, along with a happily-ever-after Gold Medal Epilogue!
He’s got millions, while she’s barely making ends meet. They live in different worlds, total opposites, or are they?
Ben Castillo is a NBA professional basketball player who’s headed to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Cocky, self-assured and easy on the eyes -- he's a very tall drink of cool water. But even with the world at his fingertips, he’s closed-off and hard to crack. There’s something missing in his life – maybe he needs a little sunshine.
Leaving school in Los Angles and returning home to Pine Hill, Raelynn Birdie works as a waitress in the local diner to help pay nursing home care expenses for her ailing grandmother with little leftover to take care of herself. Still, she remains feisty, stubborn and smart. To many, she’s a ray of sunshine.
Grey did a fantastic job developing these two characters, who were infused with much more depth than I expected. The push and pull between them kept things lively, along with plenty of witty and clever dialogue, and sarcastic quips. Throughout their story, Grey covers a whole gamut of emotions from joy to sadness, despair to hope and best of all – love.
I wasn’t particularly fond of the nickname “Little Bird.” Maybe I'm making a mountain out of a molehill, but as far as endearments go, this one didn’t seem to fit Raelynn's persona or romantic vibes. It’s bad enough her last name was “Birdie,” and this just added insult to injury in my opinion. But hey – it is what it is, and Raelynn didn’t quibble – and she got the guy anyway.
Somehow R.S. Grey is an author who always manages to leave me grinning ear-to-ear and sighing with delight. She never fails to charm this reader with such fun-to-read romantic match-ups – and her sports-related ones are among my favorites!
An irresistible love story with enough conflict to keep readers engaged. Passionate, sexy, and oh so delectable. And, despite all the obstacles encountered along the way, a winning final score, along with a happily-ever-after Gold Medal Epilogue!
April 18, 2022
Pissed, I'm pissed. Hate to leave such a low review, I've liked other books by this author but this maneuver to drop a bombshell in the middle of the MCs' relationship enraged me to no end and there was just no going back, unfortunately.
This book started off well, I loved the premise and if not for the unfortunate plot twist this author decided on, this would have been between 3.5-4 stars. It's very slow-paced but I was enjoying the storyline .... what I don't appreciate though is that no TWs were available here and I'm PISSED by the trope introduced as a plot twist.
I wish I had known this story has the ****Surprise Pregnancy of OW***** thrown in without warning! I am not hiding it as a spoiler cause I think readers should be informed. Had I wanted to read a book with that element I would have specifically looked for books that have that so I don't want others to experience the same disappointment.
I don't even really enjoy the single dad/mom trope but this was worse... to have the "still wife" of the hero heavily pregnant with his child just show up surprisingly when the MCs' romance is still developing was SUCH A LOW BLOW and it threw the whole romance out the window!!!
I read the book till the end but I couldn't get past it and I felt duped. I think TWs and tropes should always be available to readers so that these low ratings don't occur afterward. The shock of finding out a book has that pet peeve of yours (surprise baby with OW) is just not a good feeling conducive to a positive review...ugh!
This book started off well, I loved the premise and if not for the unfortunate plot twist this author decided on, this would have been between 3.5-4 stars. It's very slow-paced but I was enjoying the storyline .... what I don't appreciate though is that no TWs were available here and I'm PISSED by the trope introduced as a plot twist.
I wish I had known this story has the ****Surprise Pregnancy of OW***** thrown in without warning! I am not hiding it as a spoiler cause I think readers should be informed. Had I wanted to read a book with that element I would have specifically looked for books that have that so I don't want others to experience the same disappointment.
I don't even really enjoy the single dad/mom trope but this was worse... to have the "still wife" of the hero heavily pregnant with his child just show up surprisingly when the MCs' romance is still developing was SUCH A LOW BLOW and it threw the whole romance out the window!!!
I read the book till the end but I couldn't get past it and I felt duped. I think TWs and tropes should always be available to readers so that these low ratings don't occur afterward. The shock of finding out a book has that pet peeve of yours (surprise baby with OW) is just not a good feeling conducive to a positive review...ugh!
Shelved as 'did-not-finish'
August 14, 2021DNF @ 45%
It was going SO well. Really loved the MCs and their romance. Then the Hero’s soon-to-be ex-wife (their divorce isn’t finalized) turns up pregnant… with the Hero’s baby 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄.
And that’s an instant DNF.
It was going SO well. Really loved the MCs and their romance. Then the Hero’s soon-to-be ex-wife (their divorce isn’t finalized) turns up pregnant… with the Hero’s baby 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄.
And that’s an instant DNF.
November 26, 2023
This worked for the first half of the story. After that it all went downhill for me and became a non-story. Boring as heck.
August 12, 2021
3.5 ✨
Even tho this is not one of my favorites from RS. Grey, I liked this book and the whole cenario (Texas, NBA, Olympics). I wish it was technically during the Olympics but it’s okay still good!
“𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥. 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮.”
Raelynn is such a good character she’s so hardworking, strong, compassionate, kind and so intelligent, when she talked about the galaxy the stars and the research she was doing I couldn’t understand a thing but I thought
it was fascinating.
We have Ben that is such a good man, since the 1st time he proves to be the best and so different from the basketball player stereotype. I really liked his personality he’s thoughtful and lives in his own world and how he handled things with a maturity that we don’t see in books much.
“𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞.”
Their relationship is super cute, they have a special bond and something that drags them to each other every time. Even in up and downs they continue to feel this way and I LOVE how they handled things like they actually talked about the issues in the relationship.
I didn’t like a plot in this book about Ben’s ex it’s really not something I liked to happen, but doesn’t ruin the book. It’s just my preference.
*ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for a honest review
Even tho this is not one of my favorites from RS. Grey, I liked this book and the whole cenario (Texas, NBA, Olympics). I wish it was technically during the Olympics but it’s okay still good!
“𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥. 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮.”
Raelynn is such a good character she’s so hardworking, strong, compassionate, kind and so intelligent, when she talked about the galaxy the stars and the research she was doing I couldn’t understand a thing but I thought
it was fascinating.
We have Ben that is such a good man, since the 1st time he proves to be the best and so different from the basketball player stereotype. I really liked his personality he’s thoughtful and lives in his own world and how he handled things with a maturity that we don’t see in books much.
“𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞.”
Their relationship is super cute, they have a special bond and something that drags them to each other every time. Even in up and downs they continue to feel this way and I LOVE how they handled things like they actually talked about the issues in the relationship.
I didn’t like a plot in this book about Ben’s ex it’s really not something I liked to happen, but doesn’t ruin the book. It’s just my preference.
*ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for a honest review
August 13, 2021
↳ ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This one was amazing!! Everyone who knows me knows that I love R.S. Grey books (I legit would read her grocery list) and it wasn't different with this one!!
King of The Court presented a gorgeous, fierce heroine who knew how to navigate through life, even if the universe gave her a not-so-good deal. Raelynn Birdie was so lovely that it wasn't hard for me to love her, so since the beginning of the book all I wanted was to hug her and protect her from the world.
Ben Castillo, the hero, wasn't your traditional womanizer athlete. He was surprisingly cute, introspective, and every bit hot. At first, I wasn't so invested in him, but the more I learned about his story and motivations, the more I fell for him!! I don't actually agree with some of his actions but I get his intentions.
Ben and Raelynn were the cutest couple! I suffered a bit with their story (you have to read to know why) but the epilogue made everything worth it!! Seriously, it was so adorable!!
The book itself felt kinda dragged at times but it didn't disturb my reading at all. I completely devoured this book and absolutely recommend it if you're looking for a light, romantic book!
This one was amazing!! Everyone who knows me knows that I love R.S. Grey books (I legit would read her grocery list) and it wasn't different with this one!!
King of The Court presented a gorgeous, fierce heroine who knew how to navigate through life, even if the universe gave her a not-so-good deal. Raelynn Birdie was so lovely that it wasn't hard for me to love her, so since the beginning of the book all I wanted was to hug her and protect her from the world.
Ben Castillo, the hero, wasn't your traditional womanizer athlete. He was surprisingly cute, introspective, and every bit hot. At first, I wasn't so invested in him, but the more I learned about his story and motivations, the more I fell for him!! I don't actually agree with some of his actions but I get his intentions.
Ben and Raelynn were the cutest couple! I suffered a bit with their story (you have to read to know why) but the epilogue made everything worth it!! Seriously, it was so adorable!!
The book itself felt kinda dragged at times but it didn't disturb my reading at all. I completely devoured this book and absolutely recommend it if you're looking for a light, romantic book!
May 30, 2023
I read this because this one became highly recommended as a basketball romance. And I believe this is my first book from this author and it was a average read for me. I am not sure if I just wasn't in the mood or what for this one but I just couldn't seem to connect to this one. I loved how the hero was into basketball though and it showed some aspects of the sport but it didn't quite fulfill my expectations either. I wanted to really love it but it just didn't quite click for me. Or maybe I just expected more from this one considering how many people have enjoyed this author and hyped this book up. Or it could also be a combination of both factors. While this was a enjoyable relationship to delve into, it felt average and didn't quite wow me. I did enjoy the hero much more than the heroine. Nothing horrible and super focused on what I didn't care for, she just seemed very prickly. But still an likeable read that has some redeeming qualities that kept me with the story in the end.
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