Book Review: The Rivalry by Nikki Sloane

This tight end is at the top of his game.

He’s good with his hands, even better with his sexy mouth, and the best at making me forget my own name. His—ahem—stats are perfect.

But I can’t fall for him.

He might be everything I want, all rolled into a glorious package of gridiron god, but there’s one teeny-tiny problem. The vile, loathsome team I’ve spent my entire life hating—my beloved school’s arch-rival?

This guy is their star player. 








The Rivalry is very different from Nikki Sloane's previous books but I loved it just the same. It's a sexy, star-crossed lovers sports romance.

Kayla McCarthy is a bridesmaid at her friends wedding when she meets  the very sexy, irresistible Jay. What she doesn't know at the time is the Jay is Jay Harris, number eight-eighThank t from Michigan, her colleges football rival.

Kayla lives and breathes OSU (Ohio State University). Her father was a coach at OSU, her mother went into labor at a game and Kayla is the cheerleader captain. Their family bleeds OSU red. So when Kayla discovers Jay is from Michigan she's out of there.

Jay could care less about the rivalry, unless he's on the football field. He's attracted to Kayla. He likes knowing that Kayla likes him for him and not is football number. He's ready for the to chase after her. Oh boy does he have a chase ahead of him.

The story is a whirlwind of conflicts. It's Kayla and Jay's attraction and growing feelings that finds a way to move past the rivalry. Now if only Kayla's parents can accept their relationship.
I loved the crazy chemistry between Kayla and Jay. They faced unexpected challenges that solidified their relationship in the end. Love this story! 5 Playbook Stars!