Monday, September 12, 2016

Review and Excerpt Tour: The Playbook by Kelly Elliott

     
 

My life revolved around two things. Football and my cock. And not necessarily in that order.

Being the head football coach for a top university in Texas had its ups and its downs.

The ups? Endless women to f*ck.

The downs? The politics that came with the job.

From the moment Aubrey Cain walked into my office, she turned my world upside down. Being forced to have her follow me around for a month was going to be a pain in the ass. Especially since I couldn’t keep my eyes off of her.

The best I’d hoped to come out of this was a few nights with her in my bed. I never imagined she’d be the game changer.

Brett Owens was my assignment.

Head football coach for a top college, bad boy reputation, short temper, and handsome good looks should have scared me off. But I was tougher than that.

From the first words out of his obnoxious, dirty-talking mouth, I knew it was going to be a long month. It wasn’t five minutes after meeting him, he hit on me. If only I had known his blue eyes would haunt my dreams and awaken a desire inside of me I never knew existed.

This was business. There was no way I would be tempted by him no matter how good looking he was or how many things he whispered in my ear.

He was only supposed to be my assignment. Not the man who threatened to destroy both my heart and my career. I would follow along with his playbook for now. But who would end up winning was anyone’s guess.

The Playbook is a stand-alone novel.


Reaching into my brief case, I took out my notebook that I had already filled with research on Brett and the university college program.

I flipped through the endless pages of notes until I found a blank page.

“So, I’m assuming since it’s spring training, I’ll be granted full access to the stadium.” Peeking up at Brett, I added, “That includes the locker rooms.”

His jaw muscles flexed and I couldn’t help but smile. “I’d like to really observe you, Mr. Owens, for the first week or two here at work. Really get an understanding of your work habits and ethics with the team and, of course, your habits away from the team as well.”

His lips parted to say something, but Mr. Stevenson coughed and Brett shut his mouth.

“This piece is going to be about getting to know Brett Owens. Three-time national championship winner. Youngest head football coach in college football, and rumored ladies’ man.”

“What?” Brett gasped, nearly chocking on his own spit.

I shrugged and flipped through my notes where I found a reference to picture in People magazine.

“Yes, here it is. A picture of you with two women on your arms exiting a bar in downtown Austin. I believe it was on New Year’s Eve.” I held it up for him to see.

His eyes narrowed and I swear they turned black. “What in the hell do you have written down in that book?”

I pointed to my notebook, while keeping my focus fixed on him. “This notebook?”

When his hand combed through his hair, I felt a tug in my lower stomach that I quickly pushed aside.

“Yes, that notebook, Aubrey! I don’t see another notebook on the fucking table.”

My head drew back with raised eyebrows. I quickly flipped back to the empty page and wrote a note.

Curses like a damn sailor.

“Wh-what are you writing?”

I couldn’t help but feel giddy knowing I was getting to him. “Just taking some notes, that’s all.”

Brett leaned closer to me as I covered the note with my hand. “What did you say? I saw sailor written down!”

I flashed him an evil smile which only irritated him more, causing him to curse more under his breath.

Mr. Stevenson sighed heavily next to me. “Oh, for the love of God. The two of you are going to have to learn to play nice. Your boss, Ms. Cain, and the president of the university, want this thing to happen. Now I hope you will shine a more positive light on Mr. Owens and not focus on his… on his um—”

Brett and I both looked at him, anxiously waiting for him to finish his sentence.

 “On my what?” Brett questioned.

With a roll of his eyes, Mr. Stevenson answered, “On the colorful lifestyle you lead outside of work.”

“That was gently put,” I mumbled.

“Ms. Cain,” Mr. Stevenson started.

“Please, call me Aubrey.”

He nodded. “Aubrey, you will have full access so getting in places will not be an issue. I advise you to stick close to Brett until you learn your way around.”

“Thank you, Mr. Stevenson.”

“Pat will be fine.”

“Pat, it is.”

“Now, I believe, Brett, you have a staff meeting at noon.”

I swear it looked like Brett was sitting over there pouting. It probably killed him he had no safe-zone to hide in. I was going to be stuck to him like glue. Oh, this made me all kinds of happy right now.

“Yeah. It’s at noon.”

Pat stood. “Good, show Aubrey around and to the office she’ll be using.”

My heart skipped a beat in my chest. “Thank you, Pat. That means a lot to me to have a place to work while I’m here. That’s very thoughtful of you.”

He looked at Brett and then me. “Don’t thank me, thank Brett. It was his idea.”

My head snapped to the side as I looked at him. That was totally unexpected, and I couldn’t hide the fact that it made my chest tighten some.

 


Brett Owens is the University of Austin's football coach, and a cocky one at that. His life has revolved around football and women. And that is the persona most see. That is until Aubrey Cain is factored into the equation.

Aubrey works for ESPN with the goal of becoming a sideline announcer in the NFL. Until then she has been relegated to report at the college level. Her chance to prove herself is to write an article on the football department at the University of Austin and a personal spread on Brett Owens.

Only thing is, Brett Owens doesn't let anyone in.

There is instant heat and attraction between the two, but Aubrey tries to remain professional. She doesn't want to cross the line and write this piece of its own merit. But the more she learns about the Owen that is hidden from the public eye, the more she is attracted to him.

This book was fantastic! I could not put it down. The push and pull between these too was scorching. And the obstacles that drive them apart slowly brings them back together.

Will this become more than a fling? One click this now.

This book was one of my favorite genre's-- SPORTS! Then you add Kelly Elliott being the author, well that drew me in from the beginning but what kept me captivated was the characters and the story line. This book was a great read and I would give it a 4.5 stars and highly recommend to others. I was happy to see Kelly Elliott write more outside of her normal genre of Cowboys... but no worries cowboy lovers she does throw a spin of the country into this book! It is what she does best, and adding football to the mix was a win win combination!

Brett is the head coach of a well known football team in Texas, and he is the epitome of sex on a stick, and he knows it all to well. His focus is always on the game but when a brown-haired beauty caught his eye.. and of course stir something in his pants he wasn't sure what to think of the feelings it evoked in him...

Aubrey is woman working in a so called man's world, football, ESPN, reporter- but she has bigger dreams, dreams of sidelining in the NFL. There was one problem her boss didn't think she was good enough for the NFL, but when an assignment lands in her lap she knows this is her one chance to prove to her boss that she can do the job any man could and do it better....

Her assignment Brett Owens..... will she walk away the dream job... or something else more important??


Get to one clicking this steamy dirty talking book because you don't want to miss it!


The Playbook by Kelly Elliott is a great sports romance.

What I loved most about this book is how well the author showed us her characters. They were so incredibly well developed. Especially Brett, the way we got to see ALL of him was beautifully written.

Aubrey Cain is assigned to follow the biggest manwhore in college football. This is her chance to prove herself worthing in a male driven field. But first she's got to survive his advances, and avoid his bed. But the more she gets to know him, the harder it is for her not to fall in love with the guy that everyone loves.

He opens up to her in a way that he's never done, but he's convinced, he cannot give her more what she really wants.

One click this 4 star read today and find out if this coach can keep his head in the game and listen to his heart.



Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Since finishing her bestselling Wanted series, Kelly continues to spread her wings while remaining true to her roots and giving readers stories rich with hot protective men, strong women and beautiful surroundings. Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Without You, and Unconditional Love, to name just a few. Kelly has been passionate about writing since she was fifteen. After years of filling journals with stories, she finally followed her dream and published her first novel, Wanted, in November of 2012. Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, daughter, and two pups. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She is down to earth and very in touch with her readers, both on social media and at signings. To find out more about Kelly and her books, you can find her through her website.
www.kellyelliottauthor.com