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I don’t know what it is about books and movies centred on American football (or as Americans call it...football) but it is like catnip for me! The Blind Side, Friday Night Lights, Remember the Titans I cannot get enough! So when I heard of Allison Parr’s series I knew I was in for a treat and RUSH ME is definitely a favourite book to add to my football obsession!

Rachel Hamilton is a publishing graduate currently holding down an unpaid internship while her savings pay for her Brooklyn rental and groceries. When her roommate invites her to a swanky party in Manhattan Rachel accidentally wanders into the wrong apartment and comes face to face with a world far removed from anything she could imagine – professional football. Trading barbs with NFL quarterback Ryan Carter only serves to remind her that this is not her scene however when Ryan’s teammates take a shine to the only girl who hasn’t fallen head over heels for their cocky football star Rachel finds herself constantly thrown together with Ryan. As the months pass, Rachel and Ryan bicker constantly, challenge each other’s preconceptions and prejudices and realise that perhaps first impressions aren’t always reliable and opposites really do attract...

There is one reason above all others that I adored this book; the main characters COMMUNICATE! Yes they talk! They don’t give mixed signals, they don’t say “I’m fine” while secretly simmering with anger, they lay it all out there and damn the consequences. It was so refreshing to read and interesting to see it all play out.

I adored both characters, Rachel was a fresh and funny heroine, eager to give her opinion despite an underlying feeling of inadequacy present at all times as she feels she’s floundering while everyone else’s careers seem to be on track. When she meets Ryan and is introduced to a world of extreme privilege rewarded for simply “kicking a football” she cannot comprehend it. She can’t understand how brawn is favoured over intellect but as the months go on and she spends time with Ryan she comes to realise that there is a lot more to football than meets the eye. Likewise with Ryan, after years of being fawned over as God’s gift to sport and women, meeting Rachel is an eye-opener and it plays on his insecurities too as he is constantly reminded that without football he doesn’t have a secure backup plan. Through the couple’s constant bickering both Rachel and Ryan come to realise that their fears and inadequacies are one more thing they have in common that neither want to admit.

There’s some serious chemistry between these two and the sexual heat is searing when they stop talking however their conversation is definitely the sexiest and most interesting aspect to this couple. Their banter is never completely innocent and always has a sharp edge to it that cuts right to the nerve. At times I winced at how vicious and brutally honest the pair were towards each other as they really uncovered each others’ vulnerabilities and attacked them to break down the barriers both had erected to protect themselves. I simply loved it. They used words as both weapons and to heal, there were no stupid silences; every moment between them was pulsing with energy.

The secondary characters were another highlight for me especially Ryan’s teammates whom Parr managed to make distinctly memorable. The exploration into the world of publishing was another highlight for me on a personal level and I also highly enjoyed how Parr explored Rachel’s Judaism and Ryan’s Catholicism and how they differed but more importantly ultimately interconnected.

RUSH ME was a fantastic, refreshing take on the New Adult genre/category with memorable characters full of passion and a great storyline that provided me with plenty to think about. Thoroughly enjoyable!


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Rush Me edition by Allison Parr Contemporary Romance eBooks Reviews

My absolute favorite part of this book is the snarky back and forth between Ryan and Rachel. The story had some pretty predictable elements to it which was a little bit of a turn off, but the fact that I really never knew what Ryan and Rachel would say to each other kept me coming back for more. Their first meeting was hilarious and awkward and so much fun to read. Their second meeting was the same, although Ryan needed to be smacked around.

I really loved that Rachel wasn’t a football fan and that she didn’t really apologize for not knowing who any of the guys were or really caring who they were. Rachel was really relatable, as we all tend to go through that “what have I done with my life” phase. Every year, I look back and what I want to accomplish and what I’ve done. I also compare my accomplishments, or lack thereof, to the accomplishments of others like Rachel did with Alexander the Great.

Ryan was definitely not what I expected. There was far more to him than met the eye and the chip on his shoulder was based on his insecurities, which was pretty new to me. Usually alpha male, jocks like Ryan don’t have insecurities, so that was a nice surprise. I loved the way that Ryan’s layers were unfolded throughout the book and how Rachel really grew. The way their friendship developed before turning into more was really sweet, even while they were passing back barbs and hurting each other with their words.

I enjoyed this story more than I expected to and I am really looking forward to reading more by Allison Parr. I have the next book in this series sitting on my and I hope I can get to it soon.

Arc provided via Netgalley for an honest review.
I became completely enthralled with this book! I loved Ryan and Rachael! According to the reviews it sounds like some people were put off by the heroine, but I found her to be real, honest, and imperfect and working to be better. She struck me as impetuous and passionate about life and her beliefs. I enjoyed her spunk and yes there were a few time I wanted to shake her, but that was part of her youth and growth into adulthood and a grown up relationship. I loved that she was smart, confident and yet a confused, emotional mess all at the same time! That is real, that is life, that was me in my early twenties.

And Ryan, oh my, LOVED him! They were both passionate people and they had a passionate relationship, I loved that they were not afraid to push eachother's boundaries and therefore forced eachother to make changes for the better. They definitely made some mistakes during the course of their courtship, but they were really trying to be better people for eachother and themselves. I thought part of their charm was that their love was so fierce and they loved a good fight and the making up that followed. I also liked all the supporting characters, they seemed to be a group of people who really cared for and loved eachother. And it was refreshing to actually show the respect all the characters had of their different religions and customs, it played into the story realistically. I look forward to reading more from Allison Parr. She writes smart, honest, and fun romance!
I don’t know what it is about books and movies centred on American football (or as Americans call it...football) but it is like catnip for me! The Blind Side, Friday Night Lights, Remember the Titans I cannot get enough! So when I heard of Allison Parr’s series I knew I was in for a treat and RUSH ME is definitely a favourite book to add to my football obsession!

Rachel Hamilton is a publishing graduate currently holding down an unpaid internship while her savings pay for her Brooklyn rental and groceries. When her roommate invites her to a swanky party in Manhattan Rachel accidentally wanders into the wrong apartment and comes face to face with a world far removed from anything she could imagine – professional football. Trading barbs with NFL quarterback Ryan Carter only serves to remind her that this is not her scene however when Ryan’s teammates take a shine to the only girl who hasn’t fallen head over heels for their cocky football star Rachel finds herself constantly thrown together with Ryan. As the months pass, Rachel and Ryan bicker constantly, challenge each other’s preconceptions and prejudices and realise that perhaps first impressions aren’t always reliable and opposites really do attract...

There is one reason above all others that I adored this book; the main characters COMMUNICATE! Yes they talk! They don’t give mixed signals, they don’t say “I’m fine” while secretly simmering with anger, they lay it all out there and damn the consequences. It was so refreshing to read and interesting to see it all play out.

I adored both characters, Rachel was a fresh and funny heroine, eager to give her opinion despite an underlying feeling of inadequacy present at all times as she feels she’s floundering while everyone else’s careers seem to be on track. When she meets Ryan and is introduced to a world of extreme privilege rewarded for simply “kicking a football” she cannot comprehend it. She can’t understand how brawn is favoured over intellect but as the months go on and she spends time with Ryan she comes to realise that there is a lot more to football than meets the eye. Likewise with Ryan, after years of being fawned over as God’s gift to sport and women, meeting Rachel is an eye-opener and it plays on his insecurities too as he is constantly reminded that without football he doesn’t have a secure backup plan. Through the couple’s constant bickering both Rachel and Ryan come to realise that their fears and inadequacies are one more thing they have in common that neither want to admit.

There’s some serious chemistry between these two and the sexual heat is searing when they stop talking however their conversation is definitely the sexiest and most interesting aspect to this couple. Their banter is never completely innocent and always has a sharp edge to it that cuts right to the nerve. At times I winced at how vicious and brutally honest the pair were towards each other as they really uncovered each others’ vulnerabilities and attacked them to break down the barriers both had erected to protect themselves. I simply loved it. They used words as both weapons and to heal, there were no stupid silences; every moment between them was pulsing with energy.

The secondary characters were another highlight for me especially Ryan’s teammates whom Parr managed to make distinctly memorable. The exploration into the world of publishing was another highlight for me on a personal level and I also highly enjoyed how Parr explored Rachel’s Judaism and Ryan’s Catholicism and how they differed but more importantly ultimately interconnected.

RUSH ME was a fantastic, refreshing take on the New Adult genre/category with memorable characters full of passion and a great storyline that provided me with plenty to think about. Thoroughly enjoyable!