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Wolverine Players Series #1
Draft Pick
Let's cut to the chase—I'm a prick.Top collegiate quarterback, the so-called Golden Boy on campus, and a sure bet for the NFL. Sounds great, right? But fame comes with its own playbook, and I've been playing by the rules... until Starlie.
She's the game-changer, the one woman who made me feel something real. Our chemistry was off the charts, an undeniable connection that left us both craving more. But I screwed up. I ghosted her, no excuses, no goodbyes. A dick move, even for a guy like me.
Now, I can't shake her off. She's more than just another scorching one-night stand. She's the real deal, and I realized it way too late.
But here's the Starlie's pregnant. My baby. And that's a wake-up call even I can't ignore.
This time, I'm playing for keeps. I've got one shot to prove to Starlie that I'm more than my mistakes, more than the headlines. I want to be the man she deserves, the father our child needs.
I'm ready to lay it all on the line, to fight for the family I never knew I wanted. But will Starlie give me another shot? Or will my past mistakes cost me everything?
One-click now to find out if this bad boy quarterback can redeem himself and win back the woman who changed his life forever.
Draft Pick is a spicy, yet surprisingly sweet romcom with the following
curvy girl/popular guyunplanned pregnancycinnamon-roll herohe falls firstsports romance
She's the game-changer, the one woman who made me feel something real. Our chemistry was off the charts, an undeniable connection that left us both craving more. But I screwed up. I ghosted her, no excuses, no goodbyes. A dick move, even for a guy like me.
Now, I can't shake her off. She's more than just another scorching one-night stand. She's the real deal, and I realized it way too late.
But here's the Starlie's pregnant. My baby. And that's a wake-up call even I can't ignore.
This time, I'm playing for keeps. I've got one shot to prove to Starlie that I'm more than my mistakes, more than the headlines. I want to be the man she deserves, the father our child needs.
I'm ready to lay it all on the line, to fight for the family I never knew I wanted. But will Starlie give me another shot? Or will my past mistakes cost me everything?
One-click now to find out if this bad boy quarterback can redeem himself and win back the woman who changed his life forever.
Draft Pick is a spicy, yet surprisingly sweet romcom with the following
curvy girl/popular guyunplanned pregnancycinnamon-roll herohe falls firstsports romance
372 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2023
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Alexx Andria
173 books442 followersAlexx Andria is a USA TODAY bestselling author of spicy romance novels ranging from rom-coms to billionaire and everything in between.
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June 24, 2024
The story was okay but I think for me the characters were a little too immature about things at time. It really annoyed me how Starlie acted towards Cason near the halfway point. And from their the relationship moved somewhat too slow and it felt like it jumped right to the HEA at the end with not much fanfare
January 16, 2024
I am usually a fan of this writer, I found this rather lacklustre.
November 11, 2024
Entertaining read. I was left at the end wondering what happened.
April 22, 2024
Cason & Starlie forever. I loved how no matter what life threw their pay, they rolled with it and did what needed to be done. I can't wait to continue this series. I loved the banter with Starlie and her girls
April 4, 2024
3 ⭐️
I liked this but my favorite parts were the supporting characters. The relationship between the mains was really shallow and wishy washy and I didn’t buy it. I could see attraction, but then it jumped to HEA and there wasn’t much growth.
I liked this but my favorite parts were the supporting characters. The relationship between the mains was really shallow and wishy washy and I didn’t buy it. I could see attraction, but then it jumped to HEA and there wasn’t much growth.
November 28, 2023
I thought that this was a really good book. I enjoyed the instant connection and chemistry between these Cason and Starlie. These two start as a one nightside but they have trouble staying away unil Cason makes a mistakes and Starlie won't let it go. These two get a small surprise from their long one nightstand and these two have to work on themselves to see if they truly want to be together. I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait for for more of the series.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 22, 2023
A sweet university athlete-surprise pregnancy story
I try not to read too many Academy or University themed reads, as I’ve realized I’m just too old. Often times they’re pretty unrealistic, with high schoolers who have all sorts of power, wealth, and sexual prowess no teenager possesses. This book was a pleasant surprise with how realistic it was. Starlie and Cason both behaved exactly like one would expect someome their ages to behave. Cason was the golden boy, the quarterback on the fast track to the NFL. He had a history of being the typical playboy, burning through the sorority girls, but had started to become disenchanted with that lifestyle when he laid eyes on Starlie. She was the opposite of the sorority girls - curvy, introverted, excited about things like using her metal detector at the beach. She had her own emotional baggage which definitely played a part in their relationship. He was a young adult trying to find his own way as well, saddled with the expectations of his domineering family. He found peace in the realness of Starlie. He makes a poor decision- one that you can see he struggled with, when he ghosts Starlie. He acted age appropriately, convincing himself he was actually protecting her from the judgement she would face at the hands of his family. And probably taking the easy at out for himself. Was it a poor choice? Absolutely. Did he regret it? Most definitely. Especially when he learns she is pregnant and that decision may have cost him even more. Was it believable? Also most definitely. I loved that both of them struggled with their issues at a legitimate age appropriate level. It made everything feel real and believable.
His friend and teammate Zayden is the stereotypical playboy a$$hat with an ego that must make it hard to hold his head up. If he has a book in this series, I can already say I’m not interested. There’s nothing redeemable about that personality imo. While I appreciate the youthful and age appropriate choices and behavior throughout this book, he is really that d bag that typically never grows up or suddenly respects women. ::shudder::
Editing wise: there were a number of editing issues. Some punctuation, a number of dropped or missing words. There were a few times I had to reread a sentence to figure out what was missing. It wasn’t the worst I’ve seen, but could certainly be cleaned up.
Continuity wise: In the beginning she disclosed to the reader she is lactose intolerant, when sharing how insensitive her ex was by insisting on going out for ice cream. But later, when Cason is trying to woo her, he serves her ice cream and she swooned about him remembering her favorite flavor. No mention of lactose intolerance. It was a d!ck move when the jerk ex did it, but it somehow romantic when it was Cason. There was eventually a comment about her taking an enzyme, but it was like an afterthought. As a lactose intolerant family, I understand that some still eat it knowing the consequences. But to vilify the dirty ex for it and swoon over the new flame was weird.
The ending is sort of rushed and tied up with a pretty bow. One minute they’ve decided to be together, consequences be damned… and the next is the epilogue with the baby born and his family suddenly in board. And the night before the draft. So we skip any drama with his family (which I wasn’t too sad about as they are quite awful- but we are to believe they had personality transplants) and we never learn the draft results or how they make things work.
Overall a sweet (not in the “clean” sweet trope manner- there was a bit of steam) age appropriate read. It was a well done coming of age, time to make some grown up decisions type read. It was believable, no forced or contrived drama, no OW/OM drama, no third act breakup. Just an enjoyable, believable read.
I try not to read too many Academy or University themed reads, as I’ve realized I’m just too old. Often times they’re pretty unrealistic, with high schoolers who have all sorts of power, wealth, and sexual prowess no teenager possesses. This book was a pleasant surprise with how realistic it was. Starlie and Cason both behaved exactly like one would expect someome their ages to behave. Cason was the golden boy, the quarterback on the fast track to the NFL. He had a history of being the typical playboy, burning through the sorority girls, but had started to become disenchanted with that lifestyle when he laid eyes on Starlie. She was the opposite of the sorority girls - curvy, introverted, excited about things like using her metal detector at the beach. She had her own emotional baggage which definitely played a part in their relationship. He was a young adult trying to find his own way as well, saddled with the expectations of his domineering family. He found peace in the realness of Starlie. He makes a poor decision- one that you can see he struggled with, when he ghosts Starlie. He acted age appropriately, convincing himself he was actually protecting her from the judgement she would face at the hands of his family. And probably taking the easy at out for himself. Was it a poor choice? Absolutely. Did he regret it? Most definitely. Especially when he learns she is pregnant and that decision may have cost him even more. Was it believable? Also most definitely. I loved that both of them struggled with their issues at a legitimate age appropriate level. It made everything feel real and believable.
His friend and teammate Zayden is the stereotypical playboy a$$hat with an ego that must make it hard to hold his head up. If he has a book in this series, I can already say I’m not interested. There’s nothing redeemable about that personality imo. While I appreciate the youthful and age appropriate choices and behavior throughout this book, he is really that d bag that typically never grows up or suddenly respects women. ::shudder::
Editing wise: there were a number of editing issues. Some punctuation, a number of dropped or missing words. There were a few times I had to reread a sentence to figure out what was missing. It wasn’t the worst I’ve seen, but could certainly be cleaned up.
Continuity wise: In the beginning she disclosed to the reader she is lactose intolerant, when sharing how insensitive her ex was by insisting on going out for ice cream. But later, when Cason is trying to woo her, he serves her ice cream and she swooned about him remembering her favorite flavor. No mention of lactose intolerance. It was a d!ck move when the jerk ex did it, but it somehow romantic when it was Cason. There was eventually a comment about her taking an enzyme, but it was like an afterthought. As a lactose intolerant family, I understand that some still eat it knowing the consequences. But to vilify the dirty ex for it and swoon over the new flame was weird.
The ending is sort of rushed and tied up with a pretty bow. One minute they’ve decided to be together, consequences be damned… and the next is the epilogue with the baby born and his family suddenly in board. And the night before the draft. So we skip any drama with his family (which I wasn’t too sad about as they are quite awful- but we are to believe they had personality transplants) and we never learn the draft results or how they make things work.
Overall a sweet (not in the “clean” sweet trope manner- there was a bit of steam) age appropriate read. It was a well done coming of age, time to make some grown up decisions type read. It was believable, no forced or contrived drama, no OW/OM drama, no third act breakup. Just an enjoyable, believable read.
March 12, 2024
'Te quiero a ti, al bebé, a nosotros, lo quiero todo. Y sí, eso significa que quizás tengas que aprender un poco sobre fútbol, pero no espero que seas la esposa del fútbol, que uses mi camiseta en cada partido y sonrías para la cámara. Quiero que sigas siendo quien eres. La chica de la que me enamoré.'
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Draft Pick de Alexx Andria Serie Wolverine Players libro 1
Argumento:
Vayamos al grano: soy un imbécil. El mejor mariscal de campo universitario, el llamado Golden Boy en el campus y una apuesta segura para la NFL. Suena genial, ¿verdad? Pero la fama viene con su propio manual, y he seguido las reglas... hasta Starlie.
Ella es el tipo de mujer que cambia el juego. Éramos fuego juntos, pero fallé.
La engañé, sin excusas, sin despedidas. Movimiento típico para un chico como yo y, sin embargo, no puedo deshacerme de ella. Ella es más que otra ardiente aventura de una noche, y me di cuenta demasiado tarde.
Pero aquí está el giro: Starlie está embarazada. Mi bebé. Y esa es una llamada de atención que ni siquiera yo puedo ignorar.
Esta vez, estoy jugando para siempre. Tengo una oportunidad de mostrarle a Starlie que soy más que mis errores, más que los titulares. Pero en el juego del amor definitivo, ¿puedo conseguir una repetición para tener una segunda oportunidad con la única mujer que alguna vez me hizo querer ser un mejor hombre?
¿O desperdicié mi oportunidad de tener un futuro real por el que valiera la pena jugar?
Mi humilde opinión:
Romance deportivo, universitario, atracción instantánea, mundos distintos, chica curvilínea, deportista popular, aventura de una noche, embarazo sorpresa.
La historia de amor de Cason y Starlie me gustó, explotaron chispas entre ellos y disfruté de su romance instantáneo, fue dulce y sexy. El tema bebé se trató muy bien, o sea, tenía lo que espero de un romance de embarazo no planeado. Me parecieron reales sus miedos, dudas, preocupaciones y lo difícil de convertirse en padre tan jóvenes cuando tu futuro es incierto. Así que pude creer en esta pareja joven y los algunos obstáculos en el camino que tenían que superar.
Solo me pareció un poco largo para lo que era. Creo que hubo mucha conversación innecesaria con amigos v solo un par de ellas fueron concejos claves para la pareja. Se pudo haber aprovechado más páginas para resolver algunas cosas que quedaron en el aire, no se terminó de explicar ni supe cómo se resolvió. En cuanto a los protagonistas, eran lindos juntos pero podían ser frustrantes, sobretodo Starlie. Tardaron un poco en hablar claro pero igualmente es entendible por lo jóvenes que eran.
En general fue una historia linda y entretenida pero no creo que continuaría con la serie.
January 27, 2024
Going all the way for the touchdown of love
Draft Pick is the first book in the Wolverine Players series. I was entertained from the start to the end of this book. This story may start a bit slow but it kicks into an all out blitz play before long. Cason is the typical star quarterback on his college team. He is arrogant, privileged, wealthy and flippant. Starlie is the opposite and is having to make her own way in life. They cross paths at a Karaoke bar and she sings to his heart. But with his plans for the NFL there is no room for a relationship, only a toe curling one night stand. But best laid plans have a habit of going way off track and with an unexpected pregnancy and his heart in the mix they will have to run the love play, unless it is fumbled.
Draft Pick is the first book in the Wolverine Players series. I was entertained from the start to the end of this book. This story may start a bit slow but it kicks into an all out blitz play before long. Cason is the typical star quarterback on his college team. He is arrogant, privileged, wealthy and flippant. Starlie is the opposite and is having to make her own way in life. They cross paths at a Karaoke bar and she sings to his heart. But with his plans for the NFL there is no room for a relationship, only a toe curling one night stand. But best laid plans have a habit of going way off track and with an unexpected pregnancy and his heart in the mix they will have to run the love play, unless it is fumbled.
January 4, 2025
This was a good story between Starlie and Cason. They met at a karaoke bar and had a one night stand that turned into more until he ghosted her. They are in their senior year of college and he is being looked at for the NFL. She finds out she is pregnant and someone tells him. He is then on the road to winning her back and both facing their demons and his parents. I almost cried on this one a couple times for Starlie but glad it ended with a HEA.
November 30, 2023
This book was absolutely beautiful! Casen and Starley are everything. The banter, dry humor had me laughing I loved it. I was blushing and kicking my feet Casen is the best book boyfriend and starley makes him work for every minute while being a total bad ass her self. They were the best couple. I read this twice in a matter of a few days and I’m thinking about the next time I get to read it. Love it so much!
Did not finish
July 9, 2024I dnfed because she didn’t even want to tell him about the baby, and when he found out she didn’t really give him the choice of being in the baby’s life. As a girl who got pregnant off a one night stand I can’t stand her decision to do that.
January 7, 2025
Not What I Expected
S L O W burn. This book is 75% of the h trying to decide whether she wants a relationship or not. The spice is at the beginning and a little at the end. Was trying to remember if this book was a romance. Not my cup of tea.
S L O W burn. This book is 75% of the h trying to decide whether she wants a relationship or not. The spice is at the beginning and a little at the end. Was trying to remember if this book was a romance. Not my cup of tea.
December 6, 2023
I liked Cason and Starlie’s book. It was an entertaining read. And am voluntarily leaving this review.
December 7, 2023
Good writing. It was a quick read. It started off good but for me it got a little boring throughout the book. I did enjoy the short epilogue.
February 16, 2024
Really Sweet
This book is a sweet romance. The characters blended well together and the side characters were on point. It was an enjoyable read.
This book is a sweet romance. The characters blended well together and the side characters were on point. It was an enjoyable read.
July 2, 2024
Loved this book
Absolutely loved this book. It reminds me that things happen in our lives unexpectedly but we can always find a way to keep moving forward.
Absolutely loved this book. It reminds me that things happen in our lives unexpectedly but we can always find a way to keep moving forward.
January 7, 2025
Three stars
I really wanted to love this one but I'll be honest and I ended up skim reading it. It just became a little too predictable for my liking
I really wanted to love this one but I'll be honest and I ended up skim reading it. It just became a little too predictable for my liking
January 24, 2025
Ok I really liked this until like the last 25% it moved way too fast and I feel like there was way more story to tell but it just stopped. Oh well
December 3, 2023
The first novel in the Wolverine Players Series by Alexx Andria is Draft Pick and it is a sizzling hot tale of two unlikely bedfellows who are inexplicably drawn to one another even though they appear to have nothing in common. Cason is the star QB just waiting for the NFL draft pick to begin so he can solidify his years of physical and athletic discipline perfecting his craft, and Starlie is a gorgeous young woman fending for herself. Cason is a child of extraordinary wealth and privilege and Starlie is not. Starlie does not want to get involved with any more men having been burnt badly by her last boyfriend. Cason has his plans for an NFL career which are right on track and doesn’t have the time or energy for more than one-night stands, that is until he meets Starlie who is singing at a Karaoke bar. Her voice captures his heart, and he cannot get this woman out of his head, but she is totally unsuitable for his family dynamics, even though in subsequent encounters she makes him feel like he can just be himself around her, the first time in his life he has ever felt this way with anyone. This is a wonderful story that I did not want to end! Get it now!!
December 1, 2023
Draft Pick is book 1 in the new series Wolverine Players written by the talented author Alexx Andria. This is Starlie & Cason, a romantic second chance story. Tropes: sports romance, guy falls first, unplanned pregnancy, spicy romcom. He's a college quarterback, called Golden Boy on campus and she's the shy karaoke queen with a beautiful voice. Can two people from different worlds find love and have a chance at a real future? NO SPOILERS! GO, buy the book. I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait for for more!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 9, 2023
Cason and Starlie on the outside seem like complete opposites, but once you look behind the facade things are not too different. This was a wonderful story and the start to an amazing series.
Cason is headed to the NFL and has his family's wealth to back him. Starlie is keeping her head above water and is making it. When the meet, Cason has a feeling of calmness in his chaotic life, but she can't be for him.
Starlie's past relationship have caused her to put a break on any idea of a relationship, but Cason finds himself in a place with her and more than she expected.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Cason is headed to the NFL and has his family's wealth to back him. Starlie is keeping her head above water and is making it. When the meet, Cason has a feeling of calmness in his chaotic life, but she can't be for him.
Starlie's past relationship have caused her to put a break on any idea of a relationship, but Cason finds himself in a place with her and more than she expected.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 1, 2023
I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I enjoyed this story about Starlie and Cason. He's the star quarterback who looks like will make it to the NFL draft this year. Starlie is a young woman who needs a boost. Her ex was a jerk and deciding to try a new outlook, she does a one night with Cason. But both realize that want something different. Follow them on their adventure.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 15, 2023
Cason and Starlie's story is a steamy and sweet one. These two were complete opposites but they were so perfect for each other. This slow burn romance took a bit for me to get into but once I did I didn't want to put it down until the final page. I was cheering Cason and Starlie on to get their happily ever after. Draft Pick is book one and a great start to the Wolverine Players series. I look forward to reading the next book. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
December 1, 2023
This story is quite well written, but somehow it did not resonate with me. The storyline is fine and the characters are good. Overall it is good and despite my shortcomings regarding it I am giving it fine four stars because it is well written.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 15, 2023
A bit of a slow-burn romance despite its start, as Cason has to make up for his fumble with Starlie.
It was a nice and steamy read, well written.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It was a nice and steamy read, well written.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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