Review: Davenport writes top-notch sports romances!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 27, 2013
Aaaah, balance has been restored in my life, because there is a new Lumberjacks book in my life. First, I am a big sports fan and a big romance novel fan, so it seems more than logical that I would fall (HARD) for sports romances. The truth of the matter...Davenport is the best of the best. I have adored her Seattle Lumberjacks series from the beginning. I say it nearly every time a new book comes out, but Backfield in Motion is one of my favorites. There is just something about Mac and Bruiser that sucks you in; Davenport has a unique way of getting the reader invested in her characters.Bruce (Bruiser) was one of my favorite Lumberjacks players from page one because there is so much about himself that he keeps hidden, peeling back the layers becomes a bit of a mystery. I wanted to know about his tragic past, and why he threw himself into modeling and endorsement deals when he clearly hates everything about that superficial life. Despite the exterior he shows the world, Bruce has an ooey, gooey center that truly makes him delicious.Mac is another enigma. Her titles of a self-proclaimed tomboy, a member of the Lumberjacks grounds crew are veils to hide the sex-kitten underneath. She is full of heat and spice, but hides them because she is afraid to let herself have some happiness. You see, Mac's life is ruled by her own tragedy, a missing brother and a father obsessed with finding out what happened to Will.Not only are Mac and Bruiser interesting, dynamic characters in and of themselves, when you put them together, the heat is undeniable. Mac's makeover for a Lumberjack's event, bowls Bruiser over, and he's a goner. I also loved the fact that though her makeover gets his attention, he quickly figures out he prefers the natural Mac. These two are meant to be, the question is just can they let go of past hurts and let themselves have some happiness? Can they heal each other?Disclaimer: I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. However, all opinions are my own.