Jason is embracing all the superstitions and rituals hoping to increase his team's luck this season. He feels the pressure to prove himself as part of the team and generally is a people pleaser. So he is charming and outgoing. As an out and gay player he also feels the need to set a good example and have a positive media presence. His love life has not been so positive and the last guy that sparked his interest subsequently stood him up.  

Beck Cafferty has just been traded to the best team in San Francisco, The Renegades. He is taking over for a legend that retired and is a last-minute fill-in. He has had a lot going on in his life...some of which caused him to make a move on Jason last year and then disappear.  He is more private and reserved and not as adept in handling attention and the media. He is a bit overwhelmed and trying to get his bearings in a new city, with a new team, and with a few regrets. 

But now they are rival quarterbacks in the same city and share friends in the football community. They are bound to cross paths. The truth will eventually come out...all of it. They will have to let go of the past to focus on the present. Beck might be the quiet type but he has a stealthy sarcastic sense of humor and is not afraid to ask for what he wants. And Jason is patient and understanding and is a mentor to him in some ways. 

Both are under such pressure to be the best quarterback in the city and lead their teams to victory. But they also have the added responsibility of representation in sports. They both need to focus and get their jobs done and avoid distractions...and avoid any media scandals. But they seem to keep finding ways to distract the other...with lips, bodies, or sometimes just witty rapport. 

These two have snarky banter, flirty exchanges, and the SF football team rivalry that makes it more forbidden and brings pressure and fear of exposure. They have insane chemistry.  Even though it is sometimes in their best interest to team up for career purposes, they know that they should not be engaging in any unsanctioned extra-curricular activities. They try to resist but sometimes they just get carried away. There are times when what you cannot have is the thing you want most but can see no way of keeping it.  And when emotions start getting in the mix, it's bound to get complicated. 

They are often sidelined by timing, missed opportunities, anxiety, and the forbidden aspect and privacy issues regarding their teams and status. But sometimes it comes down to asking for what you want,  giving as good as you get, and living in a bit of denial. 

This second-chance romance is full of seriously HOT, raw, powerful physical scenes along with sweet, vulnerable, emotional, and swoony ones. These two are so likable, charming, sexy, sweet, witty, and just so everything! I adored them both! Their personalities and needs offset each other so well. While they strive to be the best in their sport, they also both have issues to tackle that they have to deal with personally and together. It's about finding balance, priorities, acceptance, and having passion in life as well as for the game. The characters have so many growth opportunities and really excel in taking on challenges.

Two guys.
One shared hope.
Interference in their way. 
Taking steps to navigate obstacles.

Figuring out the big picture.
Deciding what is a true win in the grand scheme of things. 

I came into this one already liking Jason from the other books, but Beck quickly garnered my attention and won me over. He really comes into his own and takes on unexpected challenges along the way. And Jason is his ideal counter-balance. They mesh so perfectly together in their safe bubble, but there is a whole city and legion of fans and others that could keep them from getting to the endgame of their happy-ever-after.

I enjoyed all the cameos from various books and the teammates. I love Jason's relationship with his brother, Nolan, and close friends. There are a lot of people in this one, but they all serve their purpose. I was rooting for somehow both teams could ultimately win in this one. But these two guys definitely won a place in my heart!