How, HOW have I never read Ellie K Wilde before?!

This was my last read of 2024 and it was so good! Looking at the page count, I thought it was going to be too long. But I was actually really happy with the length and how it was used. We really got to see the little ways Melody and Zac grew while they were apart and how that growth affects them now. It's poignant and a little heartbreaking, with a gritty realism that's refreshing. I loved every moment.

It's also a really cool twist on a sports romance. Zac being a first-time college head coach is not something I've seen before. And I ADORED how much Melody loves football, too. It all made me smile so much.

Finally, Zac Porter is the stuff of dreams.

I've been pushing this on all of my friends!

Many thanks to NetGalley, Atria, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.