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Floored

(Ward Sisters #3)

Karla Sorensen (Goodreads Author)

4.12 · Rating details · 2,655 ratings · 315 reviews

If you've ever had a steamy one-night stand with a British football player and then find yourself pregnant with his baby, you know how Lia Ward feels.

To be fair, Lia didn't know who Jude McAllister was when they met.

Across the ocean for a semester studying for her master's program, all she knows is that she's a little lonely and he's very charming, even as they have an ...more

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Dec 10, 2020 Phuong ✯ rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 3-stars-enjoyable-but-had-issues, age-gap, books-read-in-2020, found-family, rare22-edinburgh, rambling-thoughts-and-rant-reviews, watch-paint-dry-is-more-interesting, friends-to-lovers, sports-romance, best-family-moments

Floored is the third standalone book in the Ward Family series. This book is following Lia Ward while she is studying at Oxford for a semester. When a one nightstand with a hot british football player turns into an accidental pregnancy, things are getting interesting.

I'll try to keep it short. I like to read the Ward Family series because of the Ward family. Who knows me, knows close-knitted family/friends groups are my ✨ kryptonite ✨. I really liked Logan and Paige story in The Marriage Effect ...more

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Nov 29, 2020 mila rated it really liked it

Shelves: arcs

What to expect here:
⚽ one night stand turned into unexpected pregnancy
⚽ the wild twin in a new country
⚽ a swoon-worthy british football player
⚽ 9-year age gap
⚽ two characters with so much emotional baggage that I don't know if I should hug them or schedule a therapist appointment for them
⚽ one of the purest, cutest and funniest family dynamics ever because the Wards are THAT family for me

❝ I don't know what I did to deserve finding you that night because you were the catalyst, Lia. Whate

❝ I don't know what I did to deserve finding you that night because you were the catalyst, Lia. Whatever hope I've found for the rest of my life started with you. ❞

4.5 stars || "Floored" is the third installment in The Ward Sisters Series and follows Lia, the wild and adventurous twin who jumped right into studying for a semester abroad when her idol invited her there, though she didn't count on the loneliness that being away from her loud and numerous family made her feel. Jude McAllister is a famous British soccer player, but his career has seen better days. They were both at their lowest when they met in a pub on a rainy afternoon and the attraction was instantaneous, so much so that a baby was made 🤷🏻‍♀️ oops.

I loved Lia. From the other books you could see how she was the extroverted side of this set of twins, and she was this but also much more. Like her sisters, she too was scarred by her mom's actions and showed it in her own way; avoiding all kinds of problems and doubting herself at times. I liked her humor in times of crisis, how she faced the consequences of her actions and how she was always aware of her family's love and support for her, as well as how mature she was when things with Jude went downhill. Jude was a bit harder to crack because despite knowing what was going on in his life through his POV, he really took his sweet time to fully let Lia in and get his head out of his ass, but he was actually a very charming, sweet and romantic character from the very beginning.

As for the romance it was just a lot of chemistry and sexual tension in the beginning because duh, one night stand. But once the baby bomb was dropped and they got to know each other there were a lot of soft and domestic moments. There was a bit of angst as well mostly provided by Jude saying some things to Lia even when he knew he was hurting her, but the reconciliation and the epilogue made it all worth it in the end.

Also, special mention to the Ward family as always because this time their conversations made me shed a few tears. Logan and Paige are literally the best parents and the sister relationship between the girls is everything. I loved how this had a lot of funny moments - mostly because of Paige's comments - but also how emotional it was, especially Logan's reactions as an older brother and father figure to Lia.

AND ISABEL! WE ARE FINALLY CLOSER TO HER BOOK! I've been drawn to her since the beginning of her relationship with Paige on "The Marriage effect" so I thoroughly enjoyed her spotlight here and can't wait to read what problems her book will bring! From the beginning we could see that she's the one with the most mommy issues and I bet that's gonna explode here, besides her li being her new boss? and single parent trope? I'M SO READY FOR 2020 TO END AND SO WE CAN FINALLY HAVE HER'S BOOK. I already loved her, she's the tough character in this series so I'm ready to see her vulnerable side and protect her from all evil.

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Dec 12, 2020 Zain: The Avid Reader rated it liked it

3.5 stars

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Nov 28, 2020 bruna rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2020, arcs-2020

"I don't know what I did to deserve finding you that night because you were the catalyst, Lia. Whatever hope I've found for the rest of my life started with you."

If you know me, then you probably know I’m a sucker for the accidental pregnancy trope. When I found Lia’s book was going to have that exact trope, I was beyond excited because I knew Karla Sorensen would not disappoint. Once again, she wrote an amazing romance with complex characters dealing with real-life problems in the most hone "I don't know what I did to deserve finding you that night because you were the catalyst, Lia. Whatever hope I've found for the rest of my life started with you."

If you know me, then you probably know I’m a sucker for the accidental pregnancy trope. When I found Lia’s book was going to have that exact trope, I was beyond excited because I knew Karla Sorensen would not disappoint. Once again, she wrote an amazing romance with complex characters dealing with real-life problems in the most honest way.

Lia is now finishing her master's and writing a research paper in Oxford because she never quite figured out what she should do for a career. After spending all this time struggling with finding her own path, she decides to ignore her problems with the new guy who rocked her world after a one-night stand. However, Lia soon discovers that her problems will not go away unless she faces them head-on. Lia’s growth throughout the book was incredible and it gave me that optimistic feeling that everything works out in the end.

When Jude met Lia, he was always on the edge because he was worried he would lose his beloved career as a soccer player. Besides that, he had a terrible relationship with his parents because they have never supported his choices and that left a toll on him. Jude had no clue on how to navigate those feelings and ended up making wrong choices that hurt Lia, but especially himself. One thing I loved about his arc was that not only he owned up to his mistakes, but also searched for help to be better to those he loved. Seeing a male character seeking therapy should be more common in NA books and I’m glad Karla approached this subject so beautifully in this book.

As for the romance, I think even people who dislike the accidental pregnancy trope will love "Floored". At least for me, it was clear that Jude and Lia ended up together because they loved each other and not because they felt obligated. They didn’t just found out they were going to have a baby and lived happily ever after. On the contrary, Lia and Jude had to suffer, grow, and learn a lot before they realized the connection they shared was real and worth fighting for.

Besides the whole grown-up stuff, Lia and Jude were just cute AF! Their first meeting was intense and explosive so there was no way it would end as a simple one-night stand. I liked how there were no games between them and that they were both crazy for each other. Jude was so soft and protective over Lia and their future children. He would literally do anything to be with them and be the partner and father they both deserved. Ugh, I wish I had a Jude in my life.

Last, but most definitely not least, can we talk about how the Wards are the best family out there? Lia’s interactions with her sister throughout the book were so precious, funny, and important. Even though all the sisters are different, they are each other’s biggest supporters no matter what. Their scenes were amazing, of course, but what absolutely killed me in this book was Logan’s reaction to Lia’s pregnancy. I already knew he was an amazing brother/father to her, but after this book, there are simply NO WORDS to describe how perfect he is. Paige’s freak-outs about being a grandma were also amusing as hell. Some of the family scenes even made me cry because I’m so attached to this fictional family it’s not even funny lol

I highly recommend “Floored” if you love romances with a sweet couple expecting a baby, lots of character development, and a perfect family that will make everything a little bit better. After reading the Washington Wolves and the Ward sisters series this year, now I know I’ll read anything Karla Sorensen writes.

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Dec 09, 2020 Melanie (mells_view) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

"The back and forth of the game is what makes it so beautiful,"

Floored was such a sweet and emotional read. I always think I’ll get through a story about a Ward sister without crying, and it hasn’t happened quite yet. I just love that family. Lia and Jude do their love story all backwards, but somehow it works for them. Of course there’s some angst, there usually is with unexpected pregnancy trope, but honestly the way these two just go together was perfect to me. I did get a little sad at how s ...more

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Dec 10, 2020 yasmin rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 4-stars-perfectly-imperfect, chaotic-close-bonded-family-ily, 2020, men-so-swoony-suddenly-want-a-hubby

The parental abandonment issue is real. This book had me crying when I hit almost 90% marks I truly didn't expect that coming. I'm just a sensitive bitch at heart so bear with me.

I truly anticipated Lia's book because apparently, when everyone is drooling about Isabel and her retired MMA love interest and a single daddy I was just there thinking who is Lia going to be paired up with. Somehow there are things about Lia that I love more than the rest. She might have a twin sister, Claire but ever ...more

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Nov 29, 2020 jordane rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2020, 2020-favorites, pregnancy-babies-kids, favorite-couples, favorite-new-adult, sports-romance, arcs

"I don't know what I did to deserve finding you that night because you were the catalyst, Lia. Whatever hope I've found for the rest of my life started with you. I know how closed-off I was, how selfish I've been, and reparations begin now. If it takes you a month, a year, two years, for you to trust what we have, I'll wait."

Lia Ward is going to England for a semester as part of her master’s program. Excited by this big opportunity, Lia’s first few weeks in England are proving to be difficul ...more

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Dec 09, 2020 Izzie d rated it liked it

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Dec 14, 2020 Bookgasms Book Blog rated it it was amazing

Shelves: shelly

Ohmygosh.

This was soooooo good!

Absolutely delicious! A sweet, sexy romance that felt decadent and swoony and the perfect amount of emotional. I recently acknowledged that I think I have a thing for surprise baby tropes and this just confirms it: I definitely have a thing for surprise baby tropes.

I was hooked on Lia and Jude's story from the flirty, fun meet-cute. Their banter was the exact sort of snappy, smart, laced-with-heat kind that I'm a sucker for, every time. Their chemistry fired up i ...more

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Dec 10, 2020 Tzelina rated it liked it

Shelves: instant-attraction, sports-romance

3 🌟
It was good enough!

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Dec 10, 2020 zaira rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: arcs, 2020

tropes: sports (football) romance, unexpected pregnancy, age gap

Lia Ward is finally in the UK for her a semester but she finds herself spending her free time alone and missing home. A chance encounter at a pub has her meeting Jude McAllister, a British football player — but Lia didn’t know that. After spending a night together, they part ways and return to their own busy schedules. About a month later, Lia finds out she is pregnant and so she decides to meet up with him again.

After the initial s tropes: sports (football) romance, unexpected pregnancy, age gap

Lia Ward is finally in the UK for her a semester but she finds herself spending her free time alone and missing home. A chance encounter at a pub has her meeting Jude McAllister, a British football player — but Lia didn’t know that. After spending a night together, they part ways and return to their own busy schedules. About a month later, Lia finds out she is pregnant and so she decides to meet up with him again.

After the initial shock, they spend time getting to know each other better. I get why Lia caught Jude's attention. Jude's life was filled with other people's expectations from him, but Lia came into his life without any expectations from him. For Jude, it felt like a moment of respite.

I honestly loved their initial meeting in the book. The chemistry was SO GOOD. Why the 3 stars? Eventually, Lia comes to the realization later on that in the time they spent together, they barely talked about "the important stuff", as she’d call it. That’s what their relationship felt like to me for the most part. At first I was even wondering why I wasn't getting attached with the couple, but then Lia herself pointed that out and gave me the answer. I guess I was looking for more communication considering their relationship and how there's more on the line than just the two of them.

I admire how Lia was mature in handling everything that happened, and that she also knew she had to walk away for a while. The time they spent apart felt needed for their own growth so I felt even more hopeful after seeing their relationship in the latter part once they've reunited.

For me, the Ward family outshined Lia and Jude’s relationship in this book. Every single one of them (Logan, Paige, Claire, Molly, Isabel, even Emmett) had their own moments with Lia despite her being away from home for the most part of the book. Their dynamic will always be a favorite and I still highly recommend this series (+ Washington Wolves!).

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Dec 11, 2020 Rachael*Caribbean*girl*bibliophile rated it really liked it

I love this family so freaking hard! Next book June 2021😭

Review to come

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Dec 10, 2020 ♡tanaz♡ rated it it was ok

Shelves: alexa-play-baby-by-justin-bieber

I really wanted to like this since I freaking adore the Ward family, however, this story fell flat for me. I couldn't connect with Jude as a person he came across as a man-child to me. I loved Lia and her sisters sooo much (Molly and Claire had the better stories sorry not sorry).

Jude just doesn't compare to the standards set by Logan, Noah, and Bauer. I seriously thought Lia would have a friends to lovers theme with Finn or maybe the unplanned pregnancy plot but with a hot professor from her t ...more

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Dec 08, 2020 Lori R. rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Bloody hell, this was good!

I could not wait for Lia’s story. I knew it was going to be good. And the author did not disappoint.

This well-written, age gap romance is one I didn’t want to put down. You know those stories you read, that hook their claws into you right away and don’t let you go? Yeah, that was this story. The author brings so much emotion to the pages. I could feel everything.

The Ward Family.
Need I say more?
They have got to be one of my favorite fictional families. I so wish they ...more

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Nov 07, 2020 Nas rated it really liked it

Shelves: cutsieeee, lovely-3-4-stars

omg accidental pregnancy trope??? pls i adore this already

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Dec 05, 2020 PP's Bookshelf rated it it was amazing

Karla Sorensen nailed the angsty and steamy feels once again in Floored. This unique sports romance was full of intense emotions and all consuming romance goodness. She never fails to bring out the best and the worst in me with her brilliant writing.

Lia has come to England to do a special semester with renowned English Literature Professor. Foreign country. Strange people. So far away from home comfort and family love. She meets football superstar Jude MacAllister at a bar on a rainy evening. O ...more

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Dec 09, 2020 Jenn Amy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: best-of-2020, contemporary-romance, sports-romance, angsty-read, british-romance, surprise-pregnancy

Oh how I loved Jude and Lia’s story! I cannot get enough of the Ward sisters and this story drew me in from the very first page. The chemistry and connection between Lia and Jude was magnetic and instant. Starting with their flirty banter and playful jabs to their sexy hookup that ends up in an accidental pregnancy.

Lia is an American college graduate that has just accepted a rare opportunity to study at Oxford University in England for one semester in their English Literature Program. Being so ...more

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Dec 14, 2020 Seline rated it it was ok

2.5 stars

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Dec 10, 2020 mlovestoread rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved this book so much! Floored was beautifully written, emotional and a heartwarming read that I entirely enjoyed reading!
Lia and Jude were such amazing characters and the two of them together were everything! I loved them so, so much!
I loved seeing more of Ward’s, one of my all-time favorite fictional families, and I can'tcan’tcan’t wait for Isabel's book!! ✨
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Nov 29, 2020 gilda rated it it was amazing

an accidental pregnancy, an age gap, a british football player, AND the ward family? all i need to be happy

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Dec 08, 2020 Michelle Claypot_Reads rated it it was amazing

I was super duper lucky and got to read Floored extra early. I have to say that this book is everything & a scone with jam & cream on top!!

Lia is the smart, kind little sister everybody wants & Jude is the romance hero every reader deserves. I FLOVE him 🥰

It’s the kind of book that made me smile like a dope, cry like a baby and swoon like a love sick loon.

All the English countryside stars for this awesomeness. It’s getting one of my rare 6 stars... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Dec 06, 2020 Jeeves Reads Romance rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This opens with the kind of magnetic chemistry that makes you want to clear your schedule and dive in for a full day of reading. I loved that immediate connection, and it kicked off a great first half to this unexpected pregnancy romance. The storyline is a mix of light, sexy, and emotional, leading with the sweet before slowly transitioning into the angsty. And while the back half took some of the sparkle out of this romance, I understood the transition and appreciate the depth it gives this ot This opens with the kind of magnetic chemistry that makes you want to clear your schedule and dive in for a full day of reading. I loved that immediate connection, and it kicked off a great first half to this unexpected pregnancy romance. The storyline is a mix of light, sexy, and emotional, leading with the sweet before slowly transitioning into the angsty. And while the back half took some of the sparkle out of this romance, I understood the transition and appreciate the depth it gives this otherwise heartwarming read. There's a focus on family in all its forms, and it will tug on your heartstrings in a big way.

The story follows Lia, an American college grad who is spending a semester in England while working on her master's degree. Lia's not sure what she wants to do with her life, and is feeling a little lost and alone when she heads to a cozy pub in town. It's there that she meets Jude, a sexy, mysterious British guy who has his own reasons for seeking out the comfort of easy conversation with a stranger. Their banter soon leads to one steamy night together, and just as these two are figuring out if there will ever be more to them than that... Lia discovers that she's pregnant. The unexpected pregnancy changes the course of their whole relationship, so Lia and Jude have to figure out if they're ready for any of what will happen next.

I loved how natural it all felt. These two are both a little lost and broken, each with things on their mind that led them to act out of character. And while spending a night with a stranger is easy, co-parenting with someone who lives across the globe is anything but. So they're forced to dig deeper and get to know each other on a level they probably wouldn't have otherwise. Through it all, the chemistry shines through. I loved these two together - so much of their relationship just made complete sense, and it was really something special to see how they fit. This was easily a 5-star read in the first half - light, and sweet, and a little swoonworthy, with just a bit of trouble brewing beneath the surface. The back half... well, the back half is bumpier. I didn't love it in the same way, and yet I also understand why it needed to happen the way it did. This one will put you through a range of emotions, and I loved the character growth that happens. It's family-focused with appearances by each of Lia's siblings, and while this easily stands on its own, fans of the author are in for a treat. I'm absolutely looking forward to more from the series - and am very intrigued by the tease we get at the end. I was lucky enough to receive an early copy and am voluntarily leaving a review of this unexpected pregnancy/sports romance. ...more

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Nov 29, 2020 Mia rated it really liked it

Floored is the third book in by Karla Sorensen’s Ward Family series.
Lia Ward is a serious student with some serious goals, she goes in U.K for semester studying for her master's program.
I admired how dedicated she was, same goes for Jude McAllister. He is a football player and he loves playing football. He’s sweet, fun-loving and an all around good guy.
When they see each other, they know there is something special there. That one night between them changes everything for the both of them.
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Dec 09, 2020 Natasha rated it liked it

I'm really bummed that I didn't like this book as much as the others. I don't mind the unexpected pregnancy troupe but I didn't really feel the connection between Lia and Jude. I think they were very undeveloped as characters. They needed more time getting to know each other and I felt that bigger part of this book was just telling and not actually showing, it had weird time lapses one week later than months later, so where was the character development for both of them?
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Dec 10, 2020 eli rated it liked it

Shelves: boring-af, 3-stars, not-remembering-this-in-a-week

so disappointed because I was waiting for her book since forever, but this was boring, maybe it’s the one night stand trope or maybe it’s me, but their relationship is so rushed and nothing happens besides her pregnancy.
I loved the family moments tho and I loved the baby, that’s why i’m giving it 3 stars 🏃‍♀️

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Dec 19, 2020 konstantina avouri rated it liked it

This was such a soft quick read and I absolutely loved their dynamic !!! The suprise baby trope will always be so cute to me I loves all the domestic moments I get from it.

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Dec 09, 2020 patrícia rated it really liked it

i love ward family more than anything

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Nov 27, 2020 Amber rated it really liked it

Cue Kim Kardashian ugly crying because I loved this book. Lia and Jude's book has to be my favorite out of the sisters so far. Once the book landed in my kindle, I had such a hard time turning away from it. It was a damn near perfect book and this was pregnancy trope done right. The development of their relationship was realistic and at times heart attack inducing. Because character growth be damned! We just want them happy and together. Not only was their relationship developed well but the cha ...more

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Dec 06, 2020 Ashley rated it liked it · review of another edition

I just love the Ward family and the love and support they have for each other. They’re one of my absolute favorite fictional families.

This book has a lot fun dialogue and banter, it’s got a wonderful, supporting family juxtaposed against one that is not so loving and supportive. There’s a lot of emotional baggage these characters must deal with, and it’s well-written.

However, while I liked Jude and Lia, I didn’t feel the undeniable, soulmate connection between the two of them. I wondered if th ...more

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Dec 26, 2020 Stephanie rated it it was ok

Knowing that unplanned pregnancy is one of my least favorite tropes, I probably should've skipped this book. It was definitely my least favorite Sorensen book. It took me a very long time to get on board with Lia and Jude. In the beginning I did not feel their chemistry at all. It felt really forced to me. It wasn't until the last few chapters that I actually bought into their feelings for each other. I also didn't like how they handled things for the majority of the book. However, I DID like th ...more

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