The Fadeaway

 

Author: Rebecca Jenshak

Published: March 2019

Read on: Kindle Unlimited

Series: Smart Jocks #2

Sports, Romance, Single mum, Basketball, POV, Contemporary

 'HE THINKS WE'RE PLAYING THE LONGEST GAME OF HARD-TO-GET EVER. WE'RE NOT.

Joel: The hottest girl on campus won't go out with me. I know, I know, that sounds presumptuous, but this girl... this girl has gotten under my skin, and I can't seem to walk away.

Every Thursday, I show up at the café where she works. She's fed me every excuse in the book. I should give up and bang one of the many girls blowing up my phone. I'm not. Even when she says no, Thursday is my favorite day of the week.

Katrina: The hottest guy on campus won't stop asking me out. I know that sounds like a good problem to have, but this guy... this guy has no idea how complicated my life is trying to juggle being a single mom and college student.

Every Thursday, he shows up at the café where I work. His cheesy pickup lines and arrogance should have me completely annoyed. I'm not. I can't say yes, but Thursday is my favorite day of the week.'

The Fade away is the #2 book in the Smart Jocks series, written by Rebecca Jenshak but like all books in this series could be read as a standalone!

This book is for all the single mums out there—doing it on your own, not complaining, just getting by while trying to grow and thrive.

And then there’s the cheeky, fun-loving athlete who finally gets the wake-up call he needs: you can’t always get what you want right away.

We first met Katrina back in the very first Smart Jocks book—a bit of a mystery, never giving too much of herself away. What we do know? She’s hardworking, focused, and driven.

But when her daydream bubble suddenly bursts and he finally starts noticing her, only one question remains…

When will she say yes to a date?

“Come on. I’ve been asking you out for five months. Throw a guy a bone…. Or, you know, let me stick mine in you.”

Joel🏀🏀

Cheeky, charming, and a self-proclaimed manwhore—that’s Joel Moreno.
Or at least, that’s what you’re led to believe in the first book.

But in Joel and Katrina’s story, you quickly learn the truth: Joel is a family man, fiercely loyal, and an all-around 10.

And when it comes to winning over his “Kitty,” Joel proves one thing—when there’s a will, there’s always a way.

Katrina👩👦

What a heroine!
Katrina is chasing her dream of becoming a screenwriter while raising a toddler—and doing it all without relying on anyone else. Even with the disappointment of a baby daddy who can’t seem to make time for his son, she never makes it anyone else’s problem or asks for help.

Katrina has girl power written all over her.

Watching Joel grow and Katrina slowly lower her walls has been an absolute joy to read. Together, they’re the perfect balance—the harsh truths of reality mixed with the dreamland escape we all crave.

With the usual college drama, gossip, and pressures woven in, this book truly has it all. And I, for one, can’t wait to see how a single mum continues to fit into the rest of the Smart Jocks series.

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This was my first single-mum storyline, and it did not disappoint. I loved watching both characters grow, especially the bond that developed between the male lead and the son.

The way Rebecca Jenshak writes makes everything feel authentic—never too much, never too silly. Every character’s feelings and point of view truly matter, and that’s what makes this story so special.

Rating

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The Fadeaway: A College Sports Romance (Smart Jocks Book 2) eBook : Jenshak, Rebecca: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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