Bad Business: A Bad Boys of Sports Novel

3.75 stars--BAD BUSINESS is the second instalment in Nicole Edwards’ contemporary, adult BAD BOYS OF SPORTS erotic, romance series of stand alone stories. This is thriry-four year old starting quarterback for the Dallas Wranglers Jason Stone, and the team’s PR rep thirty year old Savannah Andrews’ story line. Told from dual first person points of view (Stone and Savannah) BAD BUSINESS follows the building relationship between starting quarterback for the Dallas Wranglers Jason Stone, and the team’s PR rep Savannah Andrews. Discovering his most recent one-night stand is the boss’ daughter didn’t sit well with our story line hero but his interest and fascination with Savannah Andrews was everything he had hadn’t expected and more. Forced to work together, as the team ventured towards the playoff championships, Savannah and Stone would begin a secret relationship that will be exposed by a vindictive media personality. What ensues is the growing love and romance between Savannah and Stone, and the potential fall-out as Stone must consider his future with the team. BAD BUSINESS is a fun and flirty story line, with two sexy and sassy characters who are willing to risk their reputations for their time together. The premise is entertaining and engaging-there is very little angst or conflict between our leading couple, something I would have expected given the circumstances of how they met and their one-night stand. The romance is seductive and hot; the characters are dynamic and energetic. BAD BUSINESS is a heart warming and animated story line –the perfect read for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title provided by NetGalley and the publisher** Bad Business is the second installment in Nicole Edwards "Bad Boys of Sports" series and a great addition it was! I felt like this was a pretty realistic look at how a story like this could have unfolded in the real world. Jason Stone is the new quarterback of the Dallas Wranglers' and to say it is a dream come true is literal. Jason grew up in the area and it has always been his dream to play for this team before he retires, which could be sooner rather than later. Jason is confident and driven, but not cocky. He knows what he wants and he puts 11o% into everything he does, both on and off the field. Savannah Andrews is the daughter of the owner of the Wranglers' and works in the PR department. While she is normally the one that stays out of the spotlight, she leaves that to her dad and brothers, she's very good at her job and she wants to make her mark within the organization. When Savannah and Jason meet for the first time, it comes to light that this was not the first time they had met, however one of them didn't know that. Will this omitted piece of information cause issues? And, will an assignment that Savannah is given cause even more waves? I really enjoyed this book. It was hot, sexy, had witty banter and the story was very engaging. I was rooting for Savannah and Jason from the get go and while this book is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone and be enjoyed.

Despite being one of the bad boys of sports, Jason’s dedication is to his team and the game. He may be thinking of retiring but for now that decision is pushed to the side as he leads the Dallas Wranglers toward the playoffs. Savannah grew up living and breathing football. As the owner’s daughter, she works as the PR woman to help clean up and improve any of the player’s images that have been tarnished. When her father instructs her to shadow Jason Stone in order to find out what his intentions are at the end of the season, she’s stuck in a quandary. She never gets involved with players and the fact that her father is throwing her into Stone’s sphere means she’s going to be spending a lot of time with her one night stand. I really enjoyed the relationship between this couple. With their lighthearted banter and their ability to talk openly with each other, it felt as though Stone and Savannah became friends first, even if it was after their one night stand. This is a very low angst read with no ow/om drama. The steam level is extreme once they get involved and we have some dirty talk from Stone that would make any woman melt. The beginning was a bit slow after their initial meeting but once they meet again things picked up the pace. Overall, this was a great read perfect for those who like less drama and more relationship mixed in with their football. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and Loveswept. All thoughts and opinions are my own.