NEW RELEASE & REVIEW: Lucky Number Eleven by Adriana Locke

Title: Lucky Number Eleven
Author: Adriana Locke

Genre: Romantic Comedy/Sports Romance

Release Date: September 7, 2017

Blurb

People say not to believe the things you read in magazines, but you know what? Most things you’ve heard about me are probably true.

I totally banged the reporter in the locker room after the championship game last year.

Those pictures in Expose from last summer? Those were not modified.

I’m also not really six-foot tall. (But let’s keep that between us.)

Now, I know you’re wondering about that last Expose headline—the one about me and my teammate (and ex-best friend) Finn Miller’s sister, Layla James. That one is a little more complicated.

Here’s the thing: I’ve played football my whole life. If there’s one thing I know, it’s how to adjust when the game changes. And if there’s one thing I always do, it’s find a way to win.

Granted, the stakes are higher. The playbook has changed. There’s more on the line than (another) MVP title. But guess what hasn’t changed? Me. I’m still Branch “Lucky” Best and I’m not about to fumble this one.

Grab a seat and a subscription to Expose. I’m about to make some headlines. (Again.)

A sexy, swoon-filled standalone novel.

Caroline's Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Adored this book! 

"He's this crazy confusion of dangerous and wonderful. I've never laughed so much with a man."

Layla is getting over a breakup and has gone to the family cabin with her BFF, Poppy, only to find her brother and his teammate, Branch Best, there. She vows to steer clear of anyone to do with sports, especially football players, because they just spell trouble for her.

"The way she looks at me makes me want to come undone. It's like she cracks open my outer shell and watches me bleed in front of her, something I don't do for anyone."

Branch loves his job. He's enjoys the game, the fame, and the women. He is all too aware of the lifestyle and challenges of being a football player, and steers clear of commitment because he wouldn't want to expose any woman he's serious about to that way of life. 

"Without a movement, with not so much as a flick of his thickly roped muscles, he does everything he's hinted at...I stand in front of him, pinned to the spot by nothing more than a gaze so hot I almost blister."

When they meet, there's undeniable physical attraction between them. However, Layla's brother, Finn, has warned Branch to steer clear of his sister, and he's also told Layla to stay away from a player like Branch. Unfortunately, their libido has other plans for them. 

"Nothing is random and nothing is coincidence. Everything is running on a schedule, a pattern that we don't see or control."

This story was funny and really sexy. There was a ton of chemistry between Layla and Branch. I loved the banter between them. I also loved how they connected on a deeper level, in spite of wanting to keep things light. When their intentions are railroaded by an unexpected event, I enjoyed watching them get over their shock, and start building on the friendship they started at the cabin. 

Branch is comically cocky but endearingly charming, at the same time. I loved his POV and seeing his feelings for Layla grow. Layla is sweet and sassy, and I liked how she dealt with Branch's nonsense. There was a serious undertone to the story and I might have shed a tear or two!

This book had all the feels and plenty of zing! I adored the swoony ending. Thoroughly recommend!

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AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

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Excerpt

“One question,” Poppy interjects, looking at Branch. “What position are you?”

“I typically like the bottom so I can watch—oomph,” he says, getting another elbow from Finn. “Wide receiver. Why?”

Looking at Poppy, I can’t help but laugh as her eyes light up.

“You got a problem with wide receivers?” Branch asks.

“You do,” Finn interjects, giving me a narrowed glare. “They aren’t any better than quarterbacks.”

Branch looks from me, to Finn, and back to me. “Why do we not like quarterbacks?”

“My sister was dating Callum Worthington.”

“No shit?” His face puckers like he just bit into a lemon. “How in the hell did that cocksucker end up with you?”

“He didn’t. We’re not together anymore.”

Branch’s eyes heat, the look causing my pulse to quicken. “I’m not a bit sorry to hear that.”

“You better forget you heard any of that,” Finn warns. “This is my sister, Branch. Not a cheerleader or reporter or some chick from a dating app. Got it?”

“Finn, relax,” I say, shoving a swallow past the lump in my throat. “I appreciate the big brother spiel, but I can handle myself.”

“I know you can,” he says, pulling his gaze away from Branch. “But you can’t handle him.”

Author Bio

USA Today and Amazon Top 10 Bestselling author Adriana Locke lives and breathes books. After years of slightly obsessive relationships with the flawed bad boys created by other authors, Adriana has created her own.

She resides in the Midwest with her husband, sons, and two dogs. She spends a large amount of time playing with her kids, drinking coffee, and cooking. You can find her outside if the weather's nice and there's always a piece of candy in her pocket.

Please contact Adriana at www.adrianalocke.com. She loves to hear from readers.

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