Book Release Blast for Sideline Infraction by Emily Silver (REVIEW)…….

 Complications arise for a star quarterback trying to keep hidden in the closet once he meets a man who tempts him on every level in this angsty m/m romance set in the world of football with all its personal and professional stressors.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Sideline Infraction by Emily Silver, along with getting my impressions of this third installment in the Denver Mountain Lions series, then add it to your bookshelf too!

What happens when I find the right guy at exactly the wrong time?I’m Alex Young. Star quarterback for the Denver Mountain Lions. Captain of the team. Son. Brother. Teammate.

And I’m gay.
No one can know. My secret could destroy everything. I lock myself up in the closet and throw away the key. It’s better this way. I can focus on football and being the best quarterback I can be.
Until him.
With that first look, I’m a goner. I’ve never met anyone like him. With each passing day, he’s breaking down my walls that I’ve worked so hard to build.
But what if someone finds out? What if I’m outed to the world and cut from the team I love?

I can’t risk it.
But when Carter kisses me like that?
I can’t resist.
I am in so much trouble.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

From the moment I started reading this book I knew it was going to be a touchdown! From its charming yet complicated m/m romance, to the internal and external pressures weighing on this pair, theirs was a journey that kept me glued to the pages.  From romance to friendship this couple captivated me, kept me thoroughly entertained and rooting for the two of them to get on the same page.

Alex Young is the young hotshot quarterback for the Denver Mountain Lions, determined to bring home the championship this year...if he can just keep his eyes on the prize. And as this story starts it's high school math teacher Carter Brooks who's the prize in this tale of insta-love.  From the moment Alex and Carter meet things turn combustible! These two are a match Made in Heaven...if Alex can just get out of his own way.  It's clear that he has strong feelings for Carter early on, but worries about how others will view him and feels as if he has much to live up to.  Despite the sweet times embedded within their relationship, along with some sensual encounters, theirs is an angsty journey when Alex must make a big decision regarding his future.  The reasoning behind it was reasonable and it hurt my heart just as much as it hurt Alex's heart.  The road to HEA for these two often put a smile on my face, gave me all sorts of warm fuzzies early on, before breaking my heart later on.

On a whole this was a romance full of heart and soul, a romance between a math nerd and a star quarterback, that utterly captivated me.  Carter's a strong-willed man, comfortable in his skin, who embraces his life completely.  Alex isn't quite there yet when the story starts though, instead hiding from the truth and keeping what he and Carter have a secret, in a connection that kept me rooting for them both.  The interactions between Alex and his teammates, along with Alex and his coach, warmed my heart in the strength, love, and support expressed between the characters.  From the first page to the last this was a story that played with my emotions, building them up before leaving me with a few tears.  It's an intensely emotional tale that fully immerses me in a love that was meant to be...and another entertaining installment in a very well-crafted series!

My rating for this is an A.

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR INFO:

Hello! After winning a Young Author’s Award in second grade, Emily Silver was destined to be a writer. She loves writing strong heroines and the swoony men who fall for them.

A lover of all things romance, Emily started writing books set in her favorite places around the world. As an avid traveler, she’s been to all seven continents and sailed around the globe. Some of her favorite places are Antarctica (Emily's first book is a love letter to Antarctica!), New Zealand, London and South Africa!

When she’s not writing, Emily can be found sipping cocktails on her porch, reading all the romance she can get her hands on and planning her next big adventure!