Book Description:
Bad boy of European football, Nicolas Garza is about to hit American shores with a vengeance. Signed by the Detroit Black Jack Gentlemen as lynch pin for their expansion club, Nicco only half believes he’s making the right move. But with a past full of ghosts and rotten behavior chasing him from his homeland, he has no real choice.
Parker Rollings is a college soccer superstar, but his parents’ plans for their only son do not include professional athletics. When the Black Jacks approach him to finalize their roster, Parker leaps at the chance to keep playing, leaving behind medical school, stability and his first and only college sweetheart.
Nicco and Parker face off as bitter rivals for a coveted starting spot at midfield and are forced to channel their negative energy into something positive for the sake of the group—and themselves.
All eyes are on the fledgling team in its debut season. It’s crucial that the Black Jacks prove all the doubters wrong. They must make a good showing in the league and with new fans. But player drama, club dynamics, and misplaced priorities may tear it apart before it even begins.
Stephanie’s Review:
I am not a big soccer fan, so I wasn’t sure how I would really like The Black Jack Gentlemen series, but I thought I’d give them a try. I really like Liz Crowe’s the book I read of her other series called The Realty. The crazy thing is the Jack that owns this soccer team is the same Jack from The Realty series. Ok, so sometimes I’m really slow. I didn’t put two and two together until I was adding these titles to my GoodReads account.
I haven’t read that many m/m stories. The ones I have read have been tasteful and this one is no different. There are plenty of m/f scenes as well. Nicco Garza is a piece of work. He has lots of personal baggage that he feels the need to barrel through life without a care to anyone else. He was married and his wife outed his love of men when she demanded a divorce along with his money. Nicco’s love life was faced with tragedy and he reacted by screwing anyone he could get himself into.
Enter Parker Rollings. Parker was a “good boy” always doing what his parents wanted, dating the best girl, expected to go to medical school and marry said girl. However, Parker was not satisfied with those perimeters. He wanted to play soccer. I can’t say I blamed him. If that’s what you want to do, and you’re of legal age, and it’s not illegal…go for it!
The chemistry between Parker and Nicco was undeniable, but of course they worked super hard to avoid it. They had to work together. Closely. Just watching this relationship build was great. This book is a great if you can read past the soccer terms. I would definitely recommend you check this book out!
4 Stars
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