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If you want to score, you have to get in the game...
The last thing Jenna Riley needs is more sports in her life. While her brothers are off being athletic superstars, she's stuck running the family's sports bar, whether she likes it or not. Then in walks pro hockey stud Tyler Anderson. As much as Jenna would like to go to the boards with him, she's vowed to never fall for a jock-even one as hot as Ty.
Ty, intrigued by the beautiful bar owner, becomes a regular. He senses that Jenna wants to do something more with her life. And as he gains her trust, the passion between them grows, as does Ty's insistence that Jenna should start living for herself. With his encouragement, Jenna starts to believe it, too...
But first, Jenna has to figure out what she wants, what she needs, who she loves, and if she has the passion and pride to take a shot at having it all-including Ty...
danja
Posted Wed Mar 07 00:00:00 EST 2012
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sexy, romantic, love the character and the flow.
8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Jenna Riley is positive that she is destined to run her family’s sports bar for the rest of her life and with her father recovering from a heart attack, leaving Jenna to run the bar solo, she knows that she can never utter a word of complaint to her parents. With two professional athletes for older brothers though and the non-stop sport’s talk at work her life seems consumed by it and Jenna is adamant about not adding any more to the mix; even if that means shooting down sexy pro hockey player Tyler Anderson.
For months Ty has been frequenting Riley’s Sports Bar, intrigued by the spunky, pierced and tattooed bartender, despite getting the cold shoulder from her. He knows there is more under the prickly exterior that she shows the world, and even her family, and once he sees something he wants’ he goes for goal. Determined to show Jenna that he is the one man for her, Ty sets out to prove that the type of man she may think she wants can never light the fire in her that he can, and she will never feel that spark of chemistry with anyone but him.
Soon, Jenna can’t deny the passion that flares brightly between her and Ty, and no longer tries to fight it. But when he pushes her to follow her dreams and live for herself he may just end up pushing her too far. Can Jenna find the courage to face her fears and take a shot living the life she has always dreamed of or will she end up losing in the game of love?
Consuming passion, complex characters and an intriguing plot, Jaci Burton can chalk up another win for the sexy athletes in her Play by Play series!
I just LOVE the Riley’s, the family dynamics is amazing and with each new novel in the series this caring and supportive family captures another piece of my heart. Taking a Shot follows Jenna, the youngest of the Riley siblings and the only girl, Jenna feels like she has been living in the shadow of her two older pro-athlete brothers and is sick of sports taking over her life. As the female protagonist she is funny, smart, frustratingly stubborn and sadly feels that she cannot confide in her family her true feelings. I found myself wanting to give her a good hard shake throughout the story as well as a big hug. And Ty, well Ty…he was just WOW. Sexy, considerate, supportive, smart, with a great sense of humor and good attitude he is the perfect package; not to mention how he heats up the ice and the bedroom. You’ll need a bucket of ice for the sizzling sex that Burton delivers in Taking a Shot! Tyler Anderson easily makes the list of top swoon-worthy romance heroes for 2012 and the year has only begun.
Jaci Burton gives readers more than just a pretty package, but an entertaining and compelling story that will leave them begging for more. I cannot say enough good things about this book. If you’re already a fan of the Play by Play series than you won’t be disappointed with this latest installment and new readers are sure to find a new favorite author/series. Taking a Shot is set up well for a stand-alone but better read in a series and the Play by Play series is a must read for erotic romance and sports romance fans everywhere! Now I am dying for Cole Riley's story (Mick, Gavin & Jenna's cousin) in Playing to Win!
7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Sat Mar 10 00:00:00 EST 2012
I loved books 1 and 2 of this series, but this one really missed the mark for me. It was ok, but Jenna was completely unbelievable. What a cry baby, her oh poor me attitude was so annoying. Also, I think Jaci Burton went from trying to tell a steamy love story, to just trying to shock the reader with her excessive use of course language. The love was definitely missing from this one. I usually really like this author, maybe the next one will be better???
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Mon Apr 16 00:00:00 EDT 2012
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Amazing!!! I couldn't put my Nook down, this was another excellent book by Jaci Burton.. Loved it and recommend it highly...can't wait for the next one...
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.My Review:
For me, this book was about so much more than simply a really hot romantic story line (although it definitely was that). This book was truly about Jenna and the fact that she's terrified to follow her dreams. Jenna is the female of the Riley siblings. While big brothers, Gavin and Mick, have been following their professional sports dreams, Jenna has taken over the running of the family sports bar. Honestly, she is sick of sports....only because it's all her life has been 24/7 for years. But the fact that she doesn't want anything to do with sports is actually indicative of a much deeper issue. Sports in Jenna's life are standing in the way of Jenna's dream of singing...a fact that none of her family is even aware of. They have no clue about her talent or passion of song-writing and singing.
She has issues with sports in another area of her life too. She doesn't want to have anything to do with dating a guy who is into sports...kind of hard to do when you spend all day at a sports bar and every interaction in your life is based around sports. But she's determined and that's why she has no intention of giving into her attraction to Ty. Unfortunately for Jenna, as a pro hockey player, Ty really doesn't give up well and he's determined that he wants her.
Ty has a few issues of his own when it comes to relationships, but honestly, a relationship isn't what he's looking for with Jenna. He just wants to explore what they can do with their combustible chemistry.
I love sports themed books and I have to admit, hockey is one of my favorites. I loved the hockey aspect of this book and actually would have been happy if we could have even delved into the sport a little deeper, but I liked watching Ty as he struggles with his rocky relationship with Jenna at the same time he's trying to do what he needs to do on the ice to get his team to the play-offs. It was a fun and entertaining mix. Add to that, Jenna's singing ambitions and fears, and I was really pleased with the story line of this book. Yes, it's an erotic book with all the super-hot sex that you expect, but there is so much more to this story and it made for riveting reading.
I liked the dynamic between the three women: Jenna, Tara, and Liz and the way that they all bonded through their love of these sports figures. These scenes in the book were really well-done and added a lot to the book. I also really loved the way Ty was constantly pushing Jenna to go for her dreams, even when she pushed right back at him telling him to shove it. She could be really bi**hy and he would simply back off for the moment. I loved that about his character.
Overall, this was a really fantastic book. I enjoyed the story and the chemistry. The characters continue to be incredibly well-developed and this series continues to stay right up there as one of my favorites. I love these sports themed Jaci Burton books. She writes them so well!!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri Apr 18 00:00:00 EDT 2014
I love this series but, liked the first two books with the guys better. Jenna just didn't seem believable.
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Posted Wed Nov 13 00:00:00 EST 2013
I love the smart-ass baby of the Riley family, Jenna. She doesn't take sh*t from no one and hides her real self behind snarky wit and intellectual wealth of sports statistics.
Poor Jenna feels obligated to run the family business, a sports bar opened by her mom and dad. She works long hours keeping the successful bar running while dreaming of the day she can do what she wants to do.
Yes, she is lonely but after living and breathing sports all her life and with two pro athletes for brothers, Jenna is NOT looking for a man interested in sports.
In walks Ty. He's gorgeous but plays professional hockey. Jenna's strict no-dating-jocks rule can't hold back Ty's advances for long. Her resolve soon crumbles and she is lost in Ty’s arms.
As Ty and Jenna lose themselves in between the sheets, their hearts get involved quickly no matter how hard these two deny it. Jenna shares her passion with Ty and he quickly throws his support behind her and encourages her to go after her dreams. Can Jenna fess up to her family about her hidden talent and future plans, or will she resolve herself to running the family business while her dreams are put on hold once again?
I love Jenna! She is a little spitfire and completely loyal to her family. She loves them so much she would rather sacrifice her dreams in order for others to have theirs. I think Ty completes Jenna well. He is strong, patient and encourages the hell out of Jenna to pursue her dreams. I loved watching their story unfold and their dreams coming true.
frosty1
Posted Thu Nov 07 00:00:00 EST 2013
Great story, and great addition to the series.
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Posted Mon Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I loved this book can not wait to continue reading the series could not put it down
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Posted Tue Jun 18 00:00:00 EDT 2013
A terrific book. Did not want to put it down. I love Jaci Burton books.
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Posted Tue Mar 19 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Love it.
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Posted Wed Mar 06 00:00:00 EST 2013
If your looking for roses and sweeping off your feet this is not the book for you. This is another great contempary. With attitude, laughter, and lots of passion.
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Posted Sun Feb 24 00:00:00 EST 2013
Great to see charactersvthat truly get what they want in the end. The sister in this family of brooding athletes really intrigued me, and her finally finding her own voice was great to see. The sex is off the charts hot in this one!
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Posted Fri Jan 25 00:00:00 EST 2013
I love every book in this series!! They just keep getting better && better!! It's nice to see the characters from the previous books evolving with each new book as well!! Hot sports guys are def fun to read about!!!
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Posted Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Steamy sex & likeable characters. Highly recommend
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Posted Mon Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 2012
This is a an enjoyable series but this was my least favorite. I did not find Jenna's character believable. Also, I did not understand Ty's attraction to Jenna. They seemed mismatched.
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Posted Thu Nov 29 00:00:00 EST 2012
My First Jaci Burton Book ~ Beyond Hooked!!!
" ... The characters are real and believable. Their success and failure is completely relatable. Sure, it it is a bit of a fairytale with all of these hot jocks, but have you looked at the cover? Wait til you read the scorching hot intimate scenes. Orgasmic as a rating is an understatement! I loved that Jenna and Ty had to work for their happiness. Each had their own misconceptions to overcome and they had to do it in their own time and their own way. They maintained a level of independence with just the right mixture of dependency and complimented each other perfectly. For those of you who like the familial component, this book fills that need with recurring characters. ..."
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Anonymous
Posted Wed Nov 28 00:00:00 EST 2012
This was good but not as good as the first to but its great
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Posted Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 EDT 2012
I love this series! I have read Mick, Gavin, Jenna, and Cole's stories, and can't wait for the next one! You can't beat the steamy sex, compelling storylines, and the endearing family connection in these books.
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Posted Tue Sep 25 00:00:00 EDT 2012
Loved it
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Overview
If you want to score, you have to get in the game...
The last thing Jenna Riley needs is more sports in her life. While her brothers are off being athletic superstars, she's stuck running the family's sports bar, whether she likes it or not. Then in walks pro hockey stud Tyler Anderson. As much as Jenna would like to go to the boards with him, she's vowed to never fall for a jock-even one as hot as Ty.
Ty, intrigued by the beautiful bar owner, ...