Love and Sportsball
LOVE AND SPORTSBALL
MEKA JAMES
Atlanta Cannons #1
ebook
Sapphic Contemporary Sports Romance
Summary
Khadijah Upton has worked hard to land her dream job as an athletic trainer for the Atlanta Cannons, and she is determined to keep her focus on her career. But after a night of celebrating leads to an unexpected and unforgettable one night stand with a beautiful stranger, Khadijah quickly realizes that keeping things professional may be harder than she imagined.
On her very first day with the team, she comes face to face with Shae Harris, the star basketball player she cannot stop thinking about. Confident, charismatic, and known for her flirtatious reputation, Shae lives life without hesitation, while Khadijah prefers structure, boundaries, and control.
Despite Khadijah’s determination to keep their relationship strictly professional, the chemistry between them becomes impossible to ignore. As Shae begins to reveal the person behind her public image, Khadijah finds herself increasingly drawn to her in ways that threaten both her carefully planned career and her guarded heart.
Balancing intense attraction, emotional vulnerability, and the pressure of professional expectations, the two women must decide whether the connection growing between them is worth risking everything they have worked for.
Synopsis adapted from Goodreads.
Tasty Thoughts
Love and Sportsball by Meka James is an absolute delight! From the first page, I was hooked by James's superb writing style, which effortlessly keeps you engaged throughout the entire story. This sports romance is the perfect blend of steamy and sweet, featuring a fantastic opposites-attract trope with two incredibly different yet compelling main characters.
Khadijah Upton, an organized and focused athletic trainer, finds herself face-to-face with basketball star Shae Harris after a wildly sexy one-night stand. Shae is sweet, sexy, and patient, making it impossible for Khadijah to resist her charms. Their chemistry sizzles both on and off the court, and their dynamic kept me rooting for them from the very beginning.
James's attention to detail, from the songs in the club to the skating rink scene, adds a special touch that makes the book even more endearing. Dijah and Shae's journey is captivating, filled with heartfelt moments and intense passion. The side characters, from Khadijah's supportive family to Shae's loving relatives and the tight-knit team, added depth and relatability to the story, enriching the overall reading experience of this wonderful story.
I was thrilled to discover that this is the start of a series because I absolutely loved Tina and Courtney and can't wait to see their stories unfold. Consider me a loyal fan of the Atlanta Cannons and Meka James! Love and Sportsball is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted, steamy sports romance.
Thank you to Netgalley, Harlequin & Meka James for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review
Originally posted on Goodreads
Why You’ll Love It
Throwback music references
Toys and toys
Celebrity sports star
Superb teammate banter
Athletic trainer that’s not sporty
Sister shenanigans
