4.5 ⭐️ Friends to lovers, forbidden love and a huge slow burn is going to do it for me every time and its a bonus if its written by Monica herself!! I ate this up i could tell from page 1 that i loved Monica’s writing it’s so easy to read and so fast paced while still keeping an incredible plot line and the sweetest romance. I must add though i’ve found a new book boyfriend mr Gavin Maddox himself!! Because holy shit that man is hot and the way he loves oh I’m so done for. Gavin and Sienna’s story was so cute with them both being friends pretty much there whole lives because Gavin is Sienna’s brothers teammate and how they’ve always been in love but never wanted to admit it oh it was so good. I loved seeing them grow and adapt as a couple all the way through and the angst and tension they had throughout the whole book was an amazing build up for the relationship at the end. The spice was the perfect amount only added in when necessary to show how much the characters love each other. It was quite honestly the most perfect sweetest romance i have read so far. Even with it being a college romance the characters act so grown up and the found family within the friendship group is really good, im looking forward to the rest of the books in this series and i absolutely need to read book 1 because i need to read Eveleigh and Nico’s story now!!

Ah, this book? Absolutely ate it up and went back for seconds. Sienna and Gavin had me hooked from the jump with their chaos, tension, and can’t-look-away chemistry. I was flipping pages like my life depended on it.

Sienna’s sharp, fearless, and refuses to wait around for Gavin to figure it out. And Gavin? He’s a golden retriever pretending he’s not already obsessed.

Their banter? Perfection. Their chemistry? Had me sweating. Gavin’s glow-up from “this can’t happen” to “try and stop me” was everything.

If you’re into spicy sports romances with forbidden vibes and a heroine who won’t quit, this one’s a win.

I thought this was a really easy read. Sienna and Gavin had chemistry for days. They were a good match in the sense that they both felt overlooked by their parents even though they have opposite quality of families. It’s sweet, steamy, and wonderfully character driven. Gavin and Sienna are just adorable- the down bad college quarterback and his best friend’s little sister.

Rate: 5/5 Spice: 5/5

I love a classic football sports romance! If you’ve never read Monica Murphy you should add to your tbr! This was such an easy read! I loved Sienna and Gavin’s story! You have forced proximity, brothers best friend, secret relationship, second chance, found family, ice cream, QB, and will they won’t they. The tension in this book is thick! The spice was 🔥🔥and we love a little dirty talk😍 If you love sports romance this book did not disappoint! I highly recommend and can’t wait to read more from this group of characters!🩷🏈

this book was not for me, and that makes me so sad because i loved the first one is this serie and the other books ive read of Monica Murphy and i was so excited that i got an arc for this book. it felt so differently written than the first book in the series and i couldn't get into the story or connect with the characters, i am sad to say that I dnf'd this book

Sierra has always had a crush on Gavin. He plays on the football team with her brother, so he is off limits. But that doesn’t mean she can’t appreciate him from afar.

Gavin doesn’t have the best family life, I mean his father is a complete asshole to him. He is so afraid he will be just like his father so he avoids any relationships. But he can’t help but be captivated by Sierra.

Gavin and Sierra find themselves making out one night after a bar before being interrupted by her roommate. Afterwards the two try to keep away from one another and have anyone convinced they hate each other. But the chemistry is there. They become drawn to one another and the spice is hot. They keep the relationship a secret because they are not sure how her brother Coop or the other teammates will feel about them being together.

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Thank you to Valentine PR, Monica Murphy and NetGalley for and e-ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is book 2 of the Kings of Campus series it can be read as a standalone but is probably better if you read book 1 first. This book follows Sienna Cooper and Gavin Maddox. Sienna has been obsessed over quarterback Gavin Maddox since Freshman year where they kissed but didn't take things further then for 2 years avoided each other until one night at a dinner at Sienna's brother's house they decided to be friends. Until one night they take things further. Gavin has always secretly had a crush on Sienna and can't deny his attraction to her any longer. They decide to keep their hookups a secret from their friends since Sienna's brother is Gavin's teammate.

I was eagerly awaiting this story and it didn't disappoint. I am glad they got their story and their happy ending. I loved how their relationship developed throughout the book and the sexual chemistry between these two was fire! I am a sucker for a best friend's sister book trope and Monica Murphy is one of my favorite authors and I love her writing style. She wrote another hit. I just loved these two together. The way I devoured this book and couldn’t put it down until there were no pages left. I have a book hangover now.

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𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨: ★★★★
𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝟢𝟦/𝟤𝟫

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I devoured this book! It was sweet, cute and spicy! The chemistry and banter between them was amazing I was giggling they way the just understand each other so well

I was definitely hooked from the first chapter, The way they literally avoided each other so things wouldn’t get messy between them after what happened but now it’s two years and they wanna try to be friends

They relationship was such a roller coaster of emotions but I definitely enjoyed reading about their relationship and can’t wait for the next book

tropes

✰Brother’s bestfriend
✰Secret hookups
✰Secret relationship
✰Mutual pining
✰College football

Gavin and Sienna's book was great. From the first chapter I couldn't put it down. After I was finished I wanted more.
I love the Kings of Campus world. I love when we see more of the characters from the other books interconnected in the next book.
Gavin and Sienna both had secret feelings for each other but neither would act on them for fear of what their friends and family would say.
They each completed each other's personalities.
Gavin was the rugged football player and Sienna brought out his soft side.
While Sienna was sweet and kind and Gavin brought out her inner confidence and let her dream and be he own person and not the shadow of her brother.
Their chemistry was intense and they were a great couple!
Can't wait to see who the next book will be about.
Monica writes amazing characters and the world's they live in..

Sienna Cooper started crushing on her brother, Coop's teammate, Gavin, as soon as she arrived on campus. One drunken evening they got a taste of the forbidden fruit. Both recognized the risk to their respective relationship with Coop so they stayed away from each other for two long years. Fast forwarding to the present, and Gavin and Coop are in their senior year and pursuing another trip to the national championship game which could launch their career into the pros. Gavin's more mature now, but his father's constant berating and lack of faith wears on his self-confidence and focus. His attraction for Sienna continues to grow, but he still tries to keep her at arm's length, thus confusing her and hurting her feelings. When she tries to move on with other dates, the green-eye jealousy monster in Gavin pushes him into making a definitive decision.
These two are sweet together, and this was an enjoyable read. It might have been more fun to see more scenes where they might have almost gotten caught by their friends since they kept their relationship a secret from all of them. I hope we eventually get Coop and Dollar's stories!

I have been waiting for Gavin and Sienna's story since the first Kings of Campus book and Monica Murphy delivered!!

The push and pull, between these two, the chemistry, just everything about them was amazing! I loveddd Sienna for pushing Gavin's buttons and doing her best to make him see what he was missing.

Had real life not been calling, I would have finished this book in one sitting. It was quick, fun, and steamy, everything I love in a good book! I loved that we got a front row seat to what was causing the tension between these two from the first book. I can't wait for what's next, I'm crossing my fingers it's Coops book, that man has a story to tell and I just know it!

Love the drama. Makes the story a bit exciting, a bit warry, also sexy, and sweet. Sienna knows where she stands and is not afraid to ask for more. And Gavin is simply not stupid. He finds in her all the support he craves and deserves. Between those two and their friends, there is no lack of unity and support.

Monica Murphy does it again with her sports series!

Play it off is book 2 in the King of Campus series! This is a brother's best friend secret romance. I loved both Sienna & Gavin in this book. Their banter, secret pinning and then came the FIREWORKS!!

Not gonna lie, there was a time or two that I wanted to slap Gavin upside the head for being a dumbass but he definitely ended up getting his shit together and did right by our girl Sienna! I loved Sienna's attitude. She's a girl who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it! She definitely put Gavin in his a place a time or two and it was AWESOME!

Tropes:
Brothers Best Friend
Boy Obsessed
Forbidden Love
Jealous Possessive
Secret Hookups/Romance


*Thank you Monica Murphy, VPR & NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC*

3.5 This was a fun and super quick read! Gavin and Sienna have had this tension and attraction between them for years, but they avoid acting on their feelings because he’s teammates and best friends with her brother. But luckily, we get to see the tension build until they can’t take it anymore. 🤪 I loved the college setting and allllll of the yearning.

There was also a cute scene where he’s drunk and just cant help but tell her how he feels, and I’m always a sucker for that. 😌

Sienna has had it bad for Gavin since she met him. They even almost went too far her freshman year. But they have been avoiding each other and acting like they don't like each other much for a couple of years.

Gavin has had it bad for Sienna since he met her. But he had to walk away from her that night a few years ago since her brother is his best friend and Coop would totally kill Gavin if he knew how Gavin felt.

But the more time they spend together, the harder it is to deny their feelings. Then they realize they can't keep their hands off of each other, but they still don't want to have their relationship known to the world.

I love how Gavin has been secretly pining for Sienna for all of these years. He's borderline obsessive when they do start a relationship. Sienna is the classic "girl who doesn't know how awesome she is". They are really a great couple, but hesitate to reveal their relationship because it will be complicated in a lot of ways. Monica Murphy has such a talent for bringing characters to life and amazing storytelling! This love story is a 99 yard touchdown return for sure!

What a fun book! I was completely invested from the first chapter and stayed that way the whole book. Gavin is the star college quarterback and Sienna is the sister of one of his teammates who grew up living in the shadow of her brother. Football still reigns supreme and it was thoroughly entertaining to see how Gavin navigates his life and her needs. This was a story I didn’t want to end. It was just that much fun to read.

I love that much of the book runs in tandem with the first book in the Kings of Campus series, End Game. Reading End Game first isn’t necessary but will add to the enjoyment of this one.

I’m so happy we got Gavin and Sienna’s book! After meeting them in End Game, it was clear these two had a story to tell.

Sienna and Gavin have been attracted to each other for years, but for various reasons never chose to pursue a relationship. It took a while in this book, but I’m glad the two of them eventually got on the same page with one another (mainly Gavin haha) and decided to just go for it! Not only did they have chemistry right from the start, but they were also both very supportive of one another. They really were a perfect match!

Overall this was a cute, easy read and I’m hoping there’s still more to come from other characters in this series!

This book was a fun and faced paced read! The banter and spice between these two were spot on. Its book two in the series however I read it as a standalone and had no issues understanding the plot. Brothers best friend and secret romance are always a yes for me and this sure did deliver. Overall it was a great college romance football read!

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Oh my goodness! I did not want this book to ever end. I absolutely loved everything about Gavin and Sienna’s story. Both characters are so strong. They complemented each other absolutely perfectly. I couldn’t get enough of their back-and-forth banter or how clearly they liked each other. Even if neither of them fully realized it. Could some of this have been resolved with a simple conversation? Sure. But where’s the fun in that? Ha!

And then Gavin with the dirty talk? Um, yes please! Give me more of that! And don’t even get me going on drunk Gavin. My heart broke for him, but I loved how Sienna was right there in his corner the whole time.

I also really enjoyed that this book was written around the same timeline as book one. I wasn’t expecting that, but it added such a fun layer to the story.

I can’t wait to see who’s next and read their story. If you haven’t started this series yet, go back to the beginning and read it! You won’t be disappointed!

Thanks so much to Monica Murphy & Valentine for this ARC. This is my honest review of this book.

A starting quarterback and his best friend’s little sister have always had an attraction for each other. Gavin and Sienna had an encounter that went from a hot night to ignoring each other for years. Highly recommend! Enjoyed reading this astounding college football romance with drama, anguish, wonderful characters, and secrets relationship!