I can say with all honesty that I never intended to fall head over heels for sports romance. With little to no athletic ability myself, I couldn’t imagine finding anything interesting within the genre. Then Elle Kennedy came along and thoroughly changed my mind. Her books are always engaging and have never failed to draw me in by the end of the first chapter. Body Check was no different.
It was amazing how quickly I fell in love with the characters. Hayden and Brody were both dynamic characters that really thrived as characters within their own right. They both led interesting lives and could maintain a story on their own. Their friends and family encouraged their development and pushed the plot line along nicely.
Hayden herself was strong and independent most of the time, but occasionally her personality lacked luster. The constant struggle in her mind about her relationships were frustrating by the end because she was so focused on what she thought she wanted, that she was unwilling to give Brody a chance. For most of the book, it was nearly impossible not to root for the couple because their chemistry was palpable from the start. They really brought out the best in one another, despite Hayden’s desire to push him away.
Despite the main focus of the story being on Hayden and Brody, there were many side stories that were meant to enhance the main points. However, there were so many that it ended up bogging down the highlights of Hayden and Brody’s journey. By the end, some of the side plots were finished up so hastily that it felt forced.
Overall, this was a great book to lose myself in for a weekend and I can’t wait to read more.
3.5/5 stars
Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Romance for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
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