How in the heck did I not already have THIS list up?!! Some of my absolute favorite “new adult” books feature the sports star/girl-next-door fantasy. Whether he’s famous worldwide, or the college hero, there’s nothing better than being best friends (and maybe more) with one. Done right, whether they be loaded in cocky bad-boyness, or we have a more subdued, brooding-guy slow burn, these are the books that keep hitting the best sellers lists.
And it’s not for nothing. They can be hilarious (especially with a well-written entourage… like more popular guy friends). They tickle our “romance fantasy” needs (that, of being THE ONE noticed by the star that can have anybody they want), plus you get that family feel with the whole cast of characters. Pining and unrequited love. Angsty misunderstandings and endearing silly hijinks. Unexpected true friendships, groupies and mean girls. Nerds and jocks. Rumors and paparazzi. Throw ’em together in one story, and it promises unputdownable FUN!!! Plus, the sports stars tend to be a little alpha-male, so that’s always a plus. 😉
SUPER-WEALTHY EX-SPORTS STAR & THE COLLEGE STUDENT THAT WORKS IN A PUB (with a secret!!) ALERT!!! Ohhh this one totally gave me a blurb jolt ’cause 1.) I LOVE famous guys with “regular girl” romance stories, and 2.) so much potential for heartache since he’s not in town for long, and 3.) He can’t find out who she really is. Eeeeeeep! YES PLEASE
HOCKEY STAR ROMANCE ALERT!! Book #2 just went live (she’s stranded in Canada with a hockey star!! YES PLEASE!!) and is now a USA Today best seller!! YAY ROMANCE!!