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Wide Open
Don’t hate the player. Hate the game.
Soon-to-be retiring NFL player Beau Mitchell had just about given up on his ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl, but after pulling off a miraculous win he’s now set his sights on an even bigger prize.
Dating a player is completely out of the question for the beautiful and ever so elusive sports journalist Tatum Rogers. but Beau’s persistence and a debt with dire consequences might just make her consider moving her goalpost.
Soon-to-be retiring NFL player Beau Mitchell had just about given up on his ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl, but after pulling off a miraculous win he’s now set his sights on an even bigger prize.
Dating a player is completely out of the question for the beautiful and ever so elusive sports journalist Tatum Rogers. but Beau’s persistence and a debt with dire consequences might just make her consider moving her goalpost.
34 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2021
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Tanzania Glover
18 books303 followersTanzania Glover lives in Chicago, Illinois. She is a blogger, pop culture critic, amateur chef, and tiny house enthusiast. Find her on all social media platforms as TanSaidWhat.
"I am a writer that creates stories and characters for black girls and women who never got to see themselves as the protagonist. Whether you were told that your skin was too dark, your hair was too nappy, your body was too big or too tall or all of the above, I’m here to tell you it was all a lie and I have something written just for you. For us."
"I am a writer that creates stories and characters for black girls and women who never got to see themselves as the protagonist. Whether you were told that your skin was too dark, your hair was too nappy, your body was too big or too tall or all of the above, I’m here to tell you it was all a lie and I have something written just for you. For us."
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June 1, 2021
Wide Open was a cute but, quick read. I'm a sucker for sports themed romances and the author hit it out of the box with this one. Honey, Beau and Tatum were hot! The chemistry between these two was explosive! Tatum was hilarious! Those inner thoughts of hers had me rolling! Beau was hittin' us with the BDE from that text message in the first quarter. Whew chile! Come get me Beau! Tatum has been playing hard to get for years but, when she finds out Beau came to her rescue a second time, she was only too happy to finally admit her feelings for him. Wide Open was a steamy and fun read. The flow and pace of the storyline was good but, the dialogue was everything. Read this book ladies. You will not be disappointed.
November 15, 2023
Too Funny
June 28, 2021
Sooo, I'm kinda pissed it ended🙄😭
Oh-kay Queen Tanzania Glover gave is a cute frienemies to love short. This book was my first read by this author, recommended by one of the beauties in one of my online book chats and it did not disappoint. The Queen that did the narration via audio book definitely added something to the story. I ain't gone lie, I wish there was a man narrator🤷🏽. Outside of that great short.
It's bad that Baeu had to win the Super Bowl and party a gambling debt for Tatum to finally spend some time with him outside of her doing her job as a Sports Reporter. At least he finally got the chance to tell her I he really felt about her. The fact that she assumed her daddy had been the one protecting her and getting revenge on her behalf only for him to bust that bubble😳. They got their HEA😁💕
I really wish it was longer would've loved to see how their relationship developed. I'm a sucker for a story ending with a Baby and marriage, lol.
Oh-kay Queen Tanzania Glover gave is a cute frienemies to love short. This book was my first read by this author, recommended by one of the beauties in one of my online book chats and it did not disappoint. The Queen that did the narration via audio book definitely added something to the story. I ain't gone lie, I wish there was a man narrator🤷🏽. Outside of that great short.
It's bad that Baeu had to win the Super Bowl and party a gambling debt for Tatum to finally spend some time with him outside of her doing her job as a Sports Reporter. At least he finally got the chance to tell her I he really felt about her. The fact that she assumed her daddy had been the one protecting her and getting revenge on her behalf only for him to bust that bubble😳. They got their HEA😁💕
I really wish it was longer would've loved to see how their relationship developed. I'm a sucker for a story ending with a Baby and marriage, lol.
July 1, 2021
Touch Down
This was a super cute, quick read! The sports theme, the romance, and the plays in the bedroom made for a steamy, fun story.
Glover does an excellent job creating well-rounded characters and telling a complete story in her novellas. The plot of the story was intriguing, the characters were entertaining and relatable!
I would recommend this book to fans of sport-themed romances such as the “Playbook” series by Alexa Martin.
This was a super cute, quick read! The sports theme, the romance, and the plays in the bedroom made for a steamy, fun story.
Glover does an excellent job creating well-rounded characters and telling a complete story in her novellas. The plot of the story was intriguing, the characters were entertaining and relatable!
I would recommend this book to fans of sport-themed romances such as the “Playbook” series by Alexa Martin.
May 31, 2021
Short and Sweet
This was a short and cute read. I loved the sports element of the storyline. This book kept my interest piqued from the beginning to the end.
This was a short and cute read. I loved the sports element of the storyline. This book kept my interest piqued from the beginning to the end.
November 5, 2022
🤤🤤
This short story owes me nothing; it was sexy. The cat & mouse game was cute but Beau was not playing- he had been saving Tatum and he was tired of playing! Whew, we Stan a man who knows what he wants.😮💨🤭🤤
This short story owes me nothing; it was sexy. The cat & mouse game was cute but Beau was not playing- he had been saving Tatum and he was tired of playing! Whew, we Stan a man who knows what he wants.😮💨🤭🤤
June 6, 2021
Great book
I loved everything about this novella. Actually got sad that it ended. I would love to hear more from Beau & Tatum.
I loved everything about this novella. Actually got sad that it ended. I would love to hear more from Beau & Tatum.
June 16, 2021
A quick gamble!
This was a cute short story that packed a lot into four football quarters. In the end there were no losers when it came to Beau and Tatum! They both scored big!
This was a cute short story that packed a lot into four football quarters. In the end there were no losers when it came to Beau and Tatum! They both scored big!
April 30, 2023
Super Short!!!! Super Sassy!!!! Super Sexy!!!!!!!!!!!!
These two needed at least 30 more pages because they were so hilarious together.
Tatum is a feisty sports journalist who finds herself in deep financial trouble. She has run out of people to borrow from, until she discovers that NFL player, Beau, has come to her rescue and she doesn't have a clue why.
Well that is not the only thing that Beau has rescued Tatum from and 30 more pages would have clarified exactly what went down!
July 18, 2021
Short but sweet! I really enjoyed this. It was a super cute and funny read and I loved Beau and Tatum’s dynamic. I hope we see more of them soon. Loved it!
May 29, 2021
Tanzania Glover is killing the novella game right now and Beau and Tatum were a fantastic addition! I can’t really say this was an enemies to lovers storyline since the animosity seemed to be one sided. However, I can say the tension and chemistry between these two were explosive!
Tatum was hilarious and her inner thoughts were the same because she just knew she had the upper hand lol. The flow and pace of this story was good but the dialogue was everything. The connections the characters have really made for a great story. We get to experience the banter between Beau and Tatum as well as their interactions with others.
Beau was seriously cocky and I was here for all of it. Finding out his true feelings and thoughts towards Tatum was tragically beautiful and the way it was conveyed within a novella was outstanding.
Yessss I can’t say it enough this book was explosive, sexy, hilarious and heartwarming all at the same time. Tanzania Glover has given us some gems in the past and I hope she keeps them coming!
Tatum was hilarious and her inner thoughts were the same because she just knew she had the upper hand lol. The flow and pace of this story was good but the dialogue was everything. The connections the characters have really made for a great story. We get to experience the banter between Beau and Tatum as well as their interactions with others.
Beau was seriously cocky and I was here for all of it. Finding out his true feelings and thoughts towards Tatum was tragically beautiful and the way it was conveyed within a novella was outstanding.
Yessss I can’t say it enough this book was explosive, sexy, hilarious and heartwarming all at the same time. Tanzania Glover has given us some gems in the past and I hope she keeps them coming!
May 29, 2021
Tanzania Glover is killing the novella game right now and Beau and Tatum were a fantastic addition! I can’t really say this was an enemies to lovers storyline since the animosity seemed to be one sided. However, I can say the tension and chemistry between these two were explosive!
Tatum was hilarious and her inner thoughts were the same because she just knew she had the upper hand lol. The flow and pace of this story was good but the dialogue was everything. The connections the characters have really made for a great story. We get to experience the banter between Beau and Tatum as well as their interactions with others.
Beau was seriously cocky and I was here for all of it. Finding out his true feelings and thoughts towards Tatum was tragically beautiful and the way it was conveyed within a novella was outstanding.
Yessss I can’t say it enough this book was explosive, sexy, hilarious and heartwarming all at the same time. Tanzania Glover has given us some gems in the past and I hope she keeps them coming!
Tatum was hilarious and her inner thoughts were the same because she just knew she had the upper hand lol. The flow and pace of this story was good but the dialogue was everything. The connections the characters have really made for a great story. We get to experience the banter between Beau and Tatum as well as their interactions with others.
Beau was seriously cocky and I was here for all of it. Finding out his true feelings and thoughts towards Tatum was tragically beautiful and the way it was conveyed within a novella was outstanding.
Yessss I can’t say it enough this book was explosive, sexy, hilarious and heartwarming all at the same time. Tanzania Glover has given us some gems in the past and I hope she keeps them coming!
June 11, 2021
Well, this was fun.
Wide Open is a short, starring professional sports commentator Tatum Rogers. The daughter of a renowned Rutgers University coach, sis finds herself on the wrong end of a Super Bowl, owing significant amount of money with no feasible way to pay it off. In comes retiring Beau Mitchell to save the day or so it seems.
I really enjoyed this short. Tatum and Beau are lowkey hilarious and the chemistry between them is through the roof. I only wish this was a bit longer so I could see what other kinds of shenanigans they could get it to. Overall, a very quick and enjoyable read. 5 stars.
Wide Open is a short, starring professional sports commentator Tatum Rogers. The daughter of a renowned Rutgers University coach, sis finds herself on the wrong end of a Super Bowl, owing significant amount of money with no feasible way to pay it off. In comes retiring Beau Mitchell to save the day or so it seems.
I really enjoyed this short. Tatum and Beau are lowkey hilarious and the chemistry between them is through the roof. I only wish this was a bit longer so I could see what other kinds of shenanigans they could get it to. Overall, a very quick and enjoyable read. 5 stars.
June 16, 2021
This was such a quick cute read (actually audiobook)....I love the back and forth between Beau & Tatum....this was a relationship that was actually brewing for a few years. Beau is a professional football player and Tatum's father is the coach, so the two of them were in close proximity for a number of years. The relationship appeared combative, but the truth of the matter was Beau had a secret crush on Tatum for a while and even helped her out of a financial jam. This was really a cute quick story.
June 24, 2021
The opening line of this book..WHEW!! I wish it was longer but I'll just keep re-reading it when I need my Beau fix haha. I love Tatum and I can relate to her personality so much! These two "enemies" to lovers are hands down my fav couple (coming just below Cam & Tillar). I highly recommend everyone read this book! You did it again, Tanzania!!
September 17, 2021
super cute and short
This was so cute and I need more. I loved that Tatum was playing hard to get with Beau. But it felt so good for him to finally get his girl. I need more of Tatum and Beau… with all the heat they created together I know sparks was flying in the off season. Definitely excited to see more of them and what’s next
This was so cute and I need more. I loved that Tatum was playing hard to get with Beau. But it felt so good for him to finally get his girl. I need more of Tatum and Beau… with all the heat they created together I know sparks was flying in the off season. Definitely excited to see more of them and what’s next
October 12, 2021
Whewwwwwww!!!
All I can say is "I want more" of Tatum and Beau's story. This was THE hottest novella I've ever read. I think I need a cigarette😂😂😂 It was the silent chase for me. Hats off to the amazing author!
All I can say is "I want more" of Tatum and Beau's story. This was THE hottest novella I've ever read. I think I need a cigarette😂😂😂 It was the silent chase for me. Hats off to the amazing author!
May 29, 2021
Friend where did this nasty stuff come from? I’m telling your mama!
June 2, 2021
Wide TF Open
Ok Ms. TG with the quick Wide Open quicky goodness. This was Fire🔥and needs to be a full book. So good.
Ok Ms. TG with the quick Wide Open quicky goodness. This was Fire🔥and needs to be a full book. So good.
June 2, 2021
Wide open
This was a fun and cute novella. Just what the dr ordered after a long day at work. Then Cat and Mouse between these two was entertaining!
This was a fun and cute novella. Just what the dr ordered after a long day at work. Then Cat and Mouse between these two was entertaining!
June 5, 2021
Good Quick Read
This book was really good. Beau knew he wanted Tatum. He paid her debt and got the girl. Tatum acted like she didn't want him but she knew she did.
This book was really good. Beau knew he wanted Tatum. He paid her debt and got the girl. Tatum acted like she didn't want him but she knew she did.
June 6, 2021
Sexy
I loved the story. It was super sexy from beginning to end. I am such a fan of Tanzania. Her storytelling is great.
I loved the story. It was super sexy from beginning to end. I am such a fan of Tanzania. Her storytelling is great.
June 11, 2021
More
A great teaser! I wanted more story! A nice read. Characters with a history with plans to start fresh in a different direction
A great teaser! I wanted more story! A nice read. Characters with a history with plans to start fresh in a different direction
June 12, 2021
Cute!!!
The repartee between Tatum and Beau kept me engaged. This story was cute, funny, and nerve wrecking! Tatum made me want to shake her at times!
The repartee between Tatum and Beau kept me engaged. This story was cute, funny, and nerve wrecking! Tatum made me want to shake her at times!
June 21, 2021
okay
It take me a minute to finally read this book but boy am i glad i finally did. truth is i want more. great read.
It take me a minute to finally read this book but boy am i glad i finally did. truth is i want more. great read.
July 4, 2021
Loved it
I wanted it to be longer because it was just getting to the good part lol. l enjoyed this short story. I loved beau..... minus his extra sweater 😣😒😉
I wanted it to be longer because it was just getting to the good part lol. l enjoyed this short story. I loved beau..... minus his extra sweater 😣😒😉
September 21, 2022
I enjoyed this novella. The characters, plot, and erotica were all great. I loved the aesthetic and how everything fit together, from the title to the chapter titles to the dialogue between the characters; all football related. I think the author did a great job highlighting the sad reality that many women face. We move through the world, constantly feeling a man has an ulterior motive. It’s hard for some of us to picture a man genuinely liking us for who we are all the way through. Tatum automatically assumed that Beau did what he did for her because he wanted to sleep with her, but he honestly and genuinely liked her. I felt like Tatum was being ungrateful when she didn’t apologize to Beau for making assumptions.Like, at least say sorry and then get to thanking him properly. That was the only bone I had to pick with her. She had her guard up, and the title illustrates this point well. Beau had her “wide open” in more ways than one. Overall, another great piece from Tanzania Glover!
February 1, 2023
Book was good but way too short !!
I was so sad when this book was over. Could have easily been a full length novel. I won’t lie- my feeling were hurt. I understand Novellas aren’t meant to give all the details but, on this one- we were left hanging on the Beginning and the Future of these characters story. I have it a 5 star rating because the writing was good and drew you in.
I was so sad when this book was over. Could have easily been a full length novel. I won’t lie- my feeling were hurt. I understand Novellas aren’t meant to give all the details but, on this one- we were left hanging on the Beginning and the Future of these characters story. I have it a 5 star rating because the writing was good and drew you in.
March 14, 2023
A Win Win
Well Ok, Beau‼️..”Wide Open” was a short but cute teflon novella. I have much respect for a man that defends the honor of the woman he’s interested in romantically. …sense of humor…pays her debt…home purchase…chivalrous …helicopter…& 🍭👏🏿👏🏾👏🏿👏🏾👏🏿👏🏾🥰‼️That’s a win win situation 🤎😊‼️
Well Ok, Beau‼️..”Wide Open” was a short but cute teflon novella. I have much respect for a man that defends the honor of the woman he’s interested in romantically. …sense of humor…pays her debt…home purchase…chivalrous …helicopter…& 🍭👏🏿👏🏾👏🏿👏🏾👏🏿👏🏾🥰‼️That’s a win win situation 🤎😊‼️
August 11, 2022
MrsTee_Reading_Realtor
Tatum took a chance and had to pay up! Beau found an opportunity and seized it! Decent short with a little heat. I would have enjoyed a longer novella or full size novel better.
Tatum took a chance and had to pay up! Beau found an opportunity and seized it! Decent short with a little heat. I would have enjoyed a longer novella or full size novel better.
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