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The Pickup (Imperfect Love #1)
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Somebody once said we don’t decide who we love. The world decides for us. But I disagree.
I believe love is a decision. Who we love, how we love. It’s in our control - in our hands.
I grew up having no clue about the true meaning of love. Money. Cars. Houses. Status. Fame. That’s what love means to the people around me.
It wasn’t until the woman I picked up in a bar came back ...more
I believe love is a decision. Who we love, how we love. It’s in our control - in our hands.
I grew up having no clue about the true meaning of love. Money. Cars. Houses. Status. Fame. That’s what love means to the people around me.
It wasn’t until the woman I picked up in a bar came back ...more
Kindle Edition, 267 pages
Published
February 7th 2019
by Amazon Digital Services
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Welp... Nikki has done it again! She gave me yet another favorite read. Not that I'm surprised. I'd probably read the woman's chore list, and give it 5 stars. Her books just do it for me.
The Pickup is a sweet second chance romance, that will just make your heart happy. Nick's a pro ball player, who's just coming into his own when he meets Olivia in a club. Both know that their chemistry is off the charts, but both give false names to conceal their identities. After a hot as hell one night stand ...more
The Pickup is a sweet second chance romance, that will just make your heart happy. Nick's a pro ball player, who's just coming into his own when he meets Olivia in a club. Both know that their chemistry is off the charts, but both give false names to conceal their identities. After a hot as hell one night stand ...more

Nikki Ash is my go to author and I am happy to say she delivered another touchdown with this book! I am so in love with this book and characters! Nicholas Shaw will make you fall in love with him, even when you’re mad at him for being a typical guy. He’s a sweet, sexy football player who has had a heartbreaking history with love (in any form of it). And Olivia Harper, our female lead, is a hopeless romantic who refuses to settle for less and who could blame her for that! The chemistry between Ni
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A one night stand.
An exchange of names which may or may not be right.
She believes in fairytales and happily ever afters
He believes love is a decision.
Olivia and Nick hook up after meeting in a bar. Unfortunately he left something behind neither one of them expected. An accidental meeting has them coming face to face again, will she make him see fairytales are for everyone, Or will he follow the path of money and fame? Nikki Ash once again captures your attention with this story from page one. Ol ...more
An exchange of names which may or may not be right.
She believes in fairytales and happily ever afters
He believes love is a decision.
Olivia and Nick hook up after meeting in a bar. Unfortunately he left something behind neither one of them expected. An accidental meeting has them coming face to face again, will she make him see fairytales are for everyone, Or will he follow the path of money and fame? Nikki Ash once again captures your attention with this story from page one. Ol ...more

Feb 07, 2019
Kara
added it
DNF.
Not safe, and full of tropes I don't care for. I don't know why I do this to myself, I really don't.
Safety info:
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Not safe, and full of tropes I don't care for. I don't know why I do this to myself, I really don't.
Safety info:
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Feb 08, 2019
Dilek VT
marked it as nope
I was thinking of reading this book but thanks to Kara, I am saved from an awful torture...
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Somebody once said we don’t decide who we love. The world decides for us. But I disagree.
I believe love is a decision.
Who we love, how we love.
It’s in our control--in our hands.
I grew up having no clue about the true meaning of love. Money. Cars. Houses. Status. Fame. That’s what love means to the ...more
One-click this football romance today at a special price ➜
US: https://amzn.to/2RdjhBq
UK: https://amzn.to/2FgjIEF
CA: https://amzn.to/2GZuWz2
AU: https://amzn.to/2HamKMO
Somebody once said we don’t decide who we love. The world decides for us. But I disagree.
I believe love is a decision.
Who we love, how we love.
It’s in our control--in our hands.
I grew up having no clue about the true meaning of love. Money. Cars. Houses. Status. Fame. That’s what love means to the ...more

RTC

Another top favorite of 2019! Must-read author!
I recently discovered Nikki Ash and have been obsessed ever since. She’s become one of my favorite authors. Everything she writes is amazeballs and this book was no different!
I FLOVED it so much that I read it in one sitting! I won’t give spoilers, just know it’s not an overly dramatic storyline. 😉I loved Nick and Olivia.😍 I’m sad the book ended, but I’m very excited for Killian & Giselle’s book. I’m also hoping the author writes a book for Cel ...more
I recently discovered Nikki Ash and have been obsessed ever since. She’s become one of my favorite authors. Everything she writes is amazeballs and this book was no different!
I FLOVED it so much that I read it in one sitting! I won’t give spoilers, just know it’s not an overly dramatic storyline. 😉I loved Nick and Olivia.😍 I’m sad the book ended, but I’m very excited for Killian & Giselle’s book. I’m also hoping the author writes a book for Cel ...more

A one night stand
An exchange of names which may or may not be right.
She believes in fairytales and happily ever afters
He thinks love is a decision.
Olivia and Nick hook up after meeting in a bar, unfortunately he left something behind neither one of them expected. An accidental meeting has them coming face to face again, will she make him see fairytales are for everyone or will he follow the path of money and fame?
Nikki Ash once again captures your attention with this story from page one. Olivia ...more
An exchange of names which may or may not be right.
She believes in fairytales and happily ever afters
He thinks love is a decision.
Olivia and Nick hook up after meeting in a bar, unfortunately he left something behind neither one of them expected. An accidental meeting has them coming face to face again, will she make him see fairytales are for everyone or will he follow the path of money and fame?
Nikki Ash once again captures your attention with this story from page one. Olivia ...more

Important information....
ITS A NIKKI ASH BOOK!!!
That's all you really need to know, right?! Nothing else really matters. Plain and simple. Lol
Ok, I guess you want more!! Geez, greedy boogers!!
So this book is about the guy, trying get the girl. Said guy is Nicolas Shaw and said girl is Olivia Harper. Or was the girl Celeste? I WILL NEVER TELL!!!
Either way, no matter who he was chasing, or should I say picking up.. 😉...Nick was clueless the whole damn time. I loved him, he was awesome, when he wa ...more
ITS A NIKKI ASH BOOK!!!
That's all you really need to know, right?! Nothing else really matters. Plain and simple. Lol
Ok, I guess you want more!! Geez, greedy boogers!!
So this book is about the guy, trying get the girl. Said guy is Nicolas Shaw and said girl is Olivia Harper. Or was the girl Celeste? I WILL NEVER TELL!!!
Either way, no matter who he was chasing, or should I say picking up.. 😉...Nick was clueless the whole damn time. I loved him, he was awesome, when he wa ...more

The Pickup is the first in a new series by Nikki Ash and will leave you completely caught up and wanting more. The characters in this story are absolute perfection. This story will have you swooning and praying for fairytales to come true.
Also, with that extended epilogue, I don’t know how I’m going to wait until April for The next stand-alone!
Also, with that extended epilogue, I don’t know how I’m going to wait until April for The next stand-alone!

5 Stars!
I am so in love with this author. Nikki Ash writes another home run with this amazing book!
Once again I am blow away with how much I enjoyed another one of Nikki Ash’s books. I have read many of her books and have never been disappointed. Her writing has every aspect that makes a perfect book for me. From the very beginning I am hooked and her characters have been some of my all time favorites. For me this author has given me the most amount of book boyfriends than any other. Her heroes ...more
I am so in love with this author. Nikki Ash writes another home run with this amazing book!
Once again I am blow away with how much I enjoyed another one of Nikki Ash’s books. I have read many of her books and have never been disappointed. Her writing has every aspect that makes a perfect book for me. From the very beginning I am hooked and her characters have been some of my all time favorites. For me this author has given me the most amount of book boyfriends than any other. Her heroes ...more

Feb 13, 2019
Rejane
marked it as no-way-jose
A lot of high ratings... 😏🤔😱. Go figure
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Nikki Ash... oh, Nikki Ash. I do love you.
I love football.
I love one night stands.
I love accidental pregnancies.
This was a win in my book.
I was hooked from the beginning.
One thing that I love about Nikki Ash’s books is that I not only fall in love with the hero and heroine but I fall for the secondary characters. I cannot wait to read more Killian! So. In. Love!
I love football.
I love one night stands.
I love accidental pregnancies.
This was a win in my book.
I was hooked from the beginning.
One thing that I love about Nikki Ash’s books is that I not only fall in love with the hero and heroine but I fall for the secondary characters. I cannot wait to read more Killian! So. In. Love!

The Pickup is another great book by Nikki Ash! Nick and Olivia’s story gives readers all the feels! After a one night stand and a note- that’s all- Nick feels connected to Liv but doesn’t think he will see her again! When they finally meet up again in the most unexpected way- their story begins from there and he wants to create “new chapters” to their story!
Nick is a great character- complex, caring, wanting to make everyone happy but has lost himself along the way! Olivia- I love her- she wants ...more
Nick is a great character- complex, caring, wanting to make everyone happy but has lost himself along the way! Olivia- I love her- she wants ...more

3 ❤🧚♀ ❤⭐s
This was an ok read. It didn’t thrill me but also didn’t let me down. ...more
This was an ok read. It didn’t thrill me but also didn’t let me down. ...more

Jan 25, 2019
Britt Franks Red Hatter Book Blog
rated it
it was amazing
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Nikki Ash never fails to bring out all my emotions with her writing. And let me tell you, The Pickup brought out A TON of them. My heart hurt, I raged, I cried, my heart melted, I laughed so hard it hurt, I fell madly in love and did I mention raged? Because for a minute there I wanted to throw my kindle across the room. Seriously though, Nikki Ash had me hooked immediately with this one truly hitting me right in the feels almost immediately and her writing kept me hooked all the way to the very
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TOP READ FOR 2019🙌🙌🙌
Nikki Ash has fast became my favourite Author that I will one click ALL the time.
I binge read her Fighting Series and their kids books. Her book keep you hooked from page one to the end.
Nick and Liv story was raw, emotional and beautiful. Can't wait for more form this Amazing Author.
Can't wait to see what Killen and Gisselle story will bring us.
Nikki Ash has fast became my favourite Author that I will one click ALL the time.
I binge read her Fighting Series and their kids books. Her book keep you hooked from page one to the end.
Nick and Liv story was raw, emotional and beautiful. Can't wait for more form this Amazing Author.
Can't wait to see what Killen and Gisselle story will bring us.

This book!!! Seriously loved Nick and Olivias story, as the first book in a new series this one was unputdownable and I cannot wait for April to read more on our next couple.
NICK 💞😍 He had me Swooning y'all. This hunky football player had a heart of gold and was a true believer in love. His heart had been through the ringer before and to see him continue to try is everything! Olivia's parents had a fairy tale love so she's determined to settle for nothing less! *insert Disney references* so fun ...more
NICK 💞😍 He had me Swooning y'all. This hunky football player had a heart of gold and was a true believer in love. His heart had been through the ringer before and to see him continue to try is everything! Olivia's parents had a fairy tale love so she's determined to settle for nothing less! *insert Disney references* so fun ...more

First off this story is effing amazing! I love sport romances and this one kicked it out the park right from the start. Nick and Olivia have this amazing chemistry that will knock you right out your chair.
Nick and Olivia have this one great night together when Olivia ups and disappears which is usually the other way around but not this time. Olivia leaves Nick heart broken so he decides to throw himself into football and move on. So he does move on and while he is out on night he sees Olivia onl ...more
Nick and Olivia have this one great night together when Olivia ups and disappears which is usually the other way around but not this time. Olivia leaves Nick heart broken so he decides to throw himself into football and move on. So he does move on and while he is out on night he sees Olivia onl ...more

4.5 stars! A sweet, fun sports read.
This book made my heart happy, Nick and Olivia’s chemistry is HOT. After meeting in a club and having a one night stand they give each other false info. Olivia believes in fairytales, true love and happy ever after. Nick believes love is created by your own decisions.
After bumping into each other again will Olivia convince Nick to chase their HEA or will he be so focused on his career and the fame that things won’t work out? I loved both the hero and the hero ...more
This book made my heart happy, Nick and Olivia’s chemistry is HOT. After meeting in a club and having a one night stand they give each other false info. Olivia believes in fairytales, true love and happy ever after. Nick believes love is created by your own decisions.
After bumping into each other again will Olivia convince Nick to chase their HEA or will he be so focused on his career and the fame that things won’t work out? I loved both the hero and the hero ...more

Holy fing shit Nikki Ash!!! I can't even begin to put into words what The Pickup has done for me. I can't even stop reading it. Sneaking in pages at work, stayed up passed my bed time, anything I can do to get this book in. Oh my Lord was it EVERYTHINGGGGG i needed. I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE it. This is exactly how I felt about the Fighting Series as well. Oh my gosh. YOU DID IT AGAIN! I think this could easily be my new favorite! I neeeeeeeeeeeeed the next one type of book! Ruined for days from this
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I don't quite know how to write this review, I'm kind of lost for words. All I really know is, that I absolutely loved this story, this plot, and especially these characters. Now that I'm finished anyway...
The first 35 % of the story I actually actively hated the guts out of Nick, the main character. He was so weak (him personally, not the writing of him). I didn't want to throw my kindle at the wall, I wanted to crawl into the pages, kick his behind, and shake some sense into him.
Anyway, this ...more
The first 35 % of the story I actually actively hated the guts out of Nick, the main character. He was so weak (him personally, not the writing of him). I didn't want to throw my kindle at the wall, I wanted to crawl into the pages, kick his behind, and shake some sense into him.
Anyway, this ...more

The Pickup by Nikki Ash is a standalone in her Imperfect Love series.
Meet Nick Shaw. He's a 29 year old NFL player. He's a man whi loves to pleases his family (at high costs). He's very successful, on top of his game, but exhausted at the same time. He longs for something. And then he meets Liv. The have a ons , and months later they meet again and Nick is confronted with some consequences.
I'm a huge sucker for oops baby stories and this is a good one.
I loved the storyline and the characters. Th ...more
Meet Nick Shaw. He's a 29 year old NFL player. He's a man whi loves to pleases his family (at high costs). He's very successful, on top of his game, but exhausted at the same time. He longs for something. And then he meets Liv. The have a ons , and months later they meet again and Nick is confronted with some consequences.
I'm a huge sucker for oops baby stories and this is a good one.
I loved the storyline and the characters. Th ...more

I love this book! I love the storyline and how I was pulled in so fast and stayed captivated until the end. I love Nick and Liv! This book has drama, romance, and greed. I wasn’t able to put it down. I absolutely love this book and can’t wait to read more books by this author!
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Feb 16, 2019
Shari Kay
marked it as not-for-me
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Nikki Ash resides in South Florida where she is an English teacher and mom by day and a writer by night. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand. From the Boxcar Children to Wuthering Heights to the latest Single Parent Romance, she has lived and breathed every type of book.
Reading is like breathing in, writing is like breathing out. - Pam Allyn
While reading and writing ar ...more
Reading is like breathing in, writing is like breathing out. - Pam Allyn
While reading and writing ar ...more
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