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Big Wolf on Campus #1

Cocky Jock Wolf

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Nerdy, chubby girls don't date quarterbacks... or werewolves.

Eli:
I just want one night off of being the all-star golden boy that the whole world, including my pack, expects great
things from. Is it too much to ask to go watch my favorite horror movies and eat popcorn?
Apparently it is.
I just might get my chance if this cute AF nerdy book girl at the bar plays defense for me. As long as I don't let my wolf get a whiff of her ripe delicious scent. The last thing I need to add onto my plate is a fated mate.

Charlize:
Go on a date or get fired - that’s the ultimatum from my boss at the Moon Bean coffee shop. But I picked a real jerk and now I’m stuck at the bar with him.
I don’t need anyone to save me, but a smart girl recognizes a good escape plan when she kisses one.
It’s not like I’m going to fall for a jock with more notches on his belt than books on his shelf. But Eli is more than that and I'm developing some crazy feelings for him.
That is until he turns into a werewolf straight out of a horror movie.

Cocky Jock Wolf is a fated mates New Adult paranormal romance with a nerdy, dirty, cute, and curvy girl and the captain of the football team (who is secretly a wolf shifter!)

80 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 16, 2021

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February 28, 2023
Goodreads, you are drunk. I’ve never read this book and didn’t rate it.
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1,230 reviews20 followers
January 25, 2023
Cocky Jock Wolf

HERO Eli is an all-star quarterback. He refers to himself as the golden boy, Mr. perfect. Straight A’s. He carries the world on his shoulders and knows he has to be his perfect self for friends, school, and his pack to be a good alpha. In turn, he hides away parts of himself, like he’s a nerd, because he thinks people wouldn’t accept him.

HEROINE Charlize is plus-size and nerdy. She works at a coffee shop. Has this thing against real life boyfriend because she doesn’t want to get hurt.

REPRESENTATION plus size heroine

OVERALL THOUGHTS Been seeing this up and down my tiktok feed and I followed the author for sometime. This was a cute story. It’s cheesy and outrageously unrealistic, even if it’s a paranormal romance.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE First page: " I'd racked up plenty of one- night stands. came with the alpha wolf football star territory. I had a ball bunny knocking on my door most any evening, whether she knew or not I was a wolf shifter. I was always down for some arm candy, or bed candy. The stream of cheerleaders, Bay State University Dire wolves fans, and even a fresh out-of-school alum or two made me look like a sex god. " Like I get it. It was said plenty throughout the story that he is a man whore. From his friends to a little one liner from someone he had a fling with. Was over the top the whole time.

This book seems pretty current, with nods to tiktok and the new versions of Stephen King’s IT. You would think that “I’m a jock. I can't also be a nerd,” stereotype would have evolved into something a bit better but no. We’re stuck with him having to play up how he is secretly a tortured nerd inside who internally calls his friends stupid when they get references wrong.

I like cheesy books. I read Jessa Kane and Mink for goodness sake. Those or hella cheesy with insta-love. This book just fell flat for me. The writing was hard to get around. Felt very teenagerly and the dialogue was annoying. It was like watching an old episode of a children's cartoon about pre teens.

There was a scene where our mmc Eli, who is an alpha is about to fight a beta who is a “one-blood”, think “pure-blood” from Harry Potter, and they are getting ready to challenge each other and Eli references that he smells popcorn. Turns out the two women on the side, one being his girlfriend, had time to pop some popcorn to get ready for this fight? Cartoonish and silly.

Don’t even get me started on the fatphobic comments in this book that are put there to start fights.

There are four books in this series. I’ll finish them off to get a good idea of the authors' writing voice. But this one wasn’t a good introduction.

FAVORITE QUOTES: He'd been a gentleman, a little bit of a knight in shining Under Armour.

SAFETY Safe

AGE: Both are of college age.

SEXUAL HISTORY: Both have had sex. Eli is more of a man whore and is proud of it.

CONDOMS: Yes, but he bursts out of it when his knot forms.

HEAT LEVEL: 1/5 There is smut but it’s not great. It didn't get me breathing hot and heavy.

PUSH/PULL: Nah

SEPARATION: No

CHEATING: No

OW (Other Woman)/OM (Other Man) drama: OM. A Beta who was on a date with our fmc in the first chapter, he was rude to her and mmc stepped in to handle it. The beta finds them the next day and causes a fight.

SEX SCENE WITH OW/OM: No

ABUSE: Fatphobic comments

POSSIBLE PET PEEVES/TRIGGERS Fatphobia, not only by the villain but also his friends.

HEA/HFN: HFN
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223 reviews13 followers
October 3, 2021
I really liked the premise of the story- hot jock wolf shifter falls for curvy nerdy bookworm human girl. However it's not your typical opposites attract because they actually have a lot more in common than the "labels" would lead us to believe. The dialogue between them was fun, comedic, and easy going. I enjoyed how Eli was super obsessive over Charlie and not once doubted why he was so attracted to her. Yes, he acknowledges she wasn't at all like the typical "bunnies" that he hooked up with, but when he mentions it we get the sense that he wants someone that's not a 'bunny'. I love the whole mating mark magic- I have not seen it done this way before. I found it interesting that a female wolf is called a wolftress in this book.
One thing I didn't like was the whole pack scenes- the dialogue was too cheesy and made me want to rate this book 3.5. Thankfully there were only 2 of these cheesy scenes. For a short book, it hit the right marks. I really enjoyed Eli and Charlie and I am cant wait to continue reading the series.

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3,746 reviews210 followers
September 6, 2025
A Award P Fox Big Wolf on Campus bk 01 Cocky Jock Wolf

OTT Shifter Love

Eli Teagan and Charlize (Charlie, Char) are completely over-the-top fun! This is my first book from either author. I look forward to jumping into another one. I do hope the stories get a little bit longer, but this was a steamy good time.

I put my arm around book girl’s waist, and it took the damn will of a saint not to grab her plump ass.
-- Eli Teagan

I think my favorite part was when Charlie first met Eli's dad. I burst out laughing. I was so loud that my pup had to check on me. 🤣🤣

I borrowed the audio book. The narrators are Bridget and Jake Bordeaux. They both had great energy and delivery. Duet is the only thing that would have made this better. 🎧💜🎧

Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

H & h= 22?
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729 reviews2 followers
September 4, 2025
Loveeeeeeed this one! It was very short but super cute! I’ll definitely listen to the rest of the series!
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1,409 reviews234 followers
May 25, 2023
4 stars!

This was a quick, opposites-attract steamy romance between the playboy heir who has everything and the shy, curvy heroine who is content with blending in the background. I liked how Eli wasn't your typical alpha hero and enjoyed romance novels! Charley wasn't afraid to take charge, and I loved her shy confidence. This was a cute, sexy read, and I look forward to more🖤

Tropes: fated mates, instalove, playboy jock hero, curvy bookish heroine, opposites attract, STEAMY🔥
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2,773 reviews1 follower
September 10, 2025
Not really long enough to get any story. Eli is a cocky jock and a wolf shifter. The next alpha in line to take over his pack. Trying to be perfect for everyone until he meets Charlize, a human and his mate. She wants him for him but can he keep her. Eli and Charlize are a great couple. Steamy hot story, great couple, lots of fun.
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1,998 reviews39 followers
September 22, 2021
Eli might be the school jock, he maybe the next alpha of his Wolf pack, but Eli just wants a little peace and a quiet beer! Rescuing a cutie wasn’t in his agenda. But witnessing her humiliation at the hands of an idiot is just too much for Eli to witness. He’s going to put the dude in his place!!

Charlize thinks the night is going to be a mistake. And she proven right! Her date insults her one too many times! On the verge of leaving, Charlize gets rescued by a hot hunk! And it turns out to be none other than the high school football hero.

The book then moves at a pretty fast pace. It’s a short story, so we don’t have time for long walks and deep conversation 😂 and anyway his Wolf knows what it wants, even if Eli is fighting the instincts to mate and mark this gorgeous creature!

I love this authors writing, add in Piper Fox (who I've not read before) and it’s a fun and steamy read. You are always guaranteed a life with Aidy’s books, and this one is no exception. A chubby nerdy girl gets rescued by the school jock (who’s a bit of a secret nerd) and is then introduced into a new world (and that’s including the supernatural world of Wolf shifters!)

I love the internal dialogue that both the MC’s do. It had me chuckling throughout the book.

A short read but packs in lots of story. It’s also the start of a new series.

Bring on the next book 😉


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3,702 reviews111 followers
June 18, 2022
The couple: Eli and Charlize

Romance trope: shifter
Series: Big Wolf on Campus
Length: 80 pages

Plot: Eli is the star football player at his college, and while his life is pretty great, it seems like everyone always wants something from him, and nobody even knows the real him. But when he meets Charlize and they need each other to help them on the dating/not dating scene, he finds someone that not only shares his interests but is also his fated mate. Turns out that the werewolf football star is fated to mate the curvy nerdy human.

Commentary: This was a short cute story. We get a jock who isn't quite what he seems. Everyone always wants something from him and that is stressing him out. With Charlize he can just be himself and indulge in all the pastimes that he won't share with anyone else. Charlize has trouble believing he could fall for someone like her, but it's even more unbelievable that he can shift into a wolf - until he does. Then she finds out that she's surrounded by shifters and nothing will be the same.

Next book in the series: Bad Boy Wolf
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238 reviews12 followers
September 8, 2023
I feel like this book should come with a warning label. Two, in fact.

First, a warning for women with already high expectations, because Eli will not set that bar any lower. Sure, he's a bit on the promiscuous side, but once you get past that, he's totally book boyfriend material. He's hot, especially in an animalistic way, yet sweet and sensitive, especially to a woman's needs (i.e. keeping protection handy even though it's not actually needed). Oh, and he and Charley were absolutely adorkable together.

But the second warning label I feel this book could've used regards a certain piece of Eli's anatomy, especially as it pertains to him being a wolf shifter. Don't get me wrong, the love scenes were full of steam; Eli's got the goods, and he knows how to use it. I just could've done without the whole knotting thing. I could tolerate it to a degree the first time because it was apparently unusual for his wolf's knot to join the party, so to speak, and so to me, that was just his wolf side wanting to claim Charley as their mate. Other than that...just eww.

Oh, but hey, at least we have another heroine that's not a virgin. Huzzah!

Overall Verdict: 7 mate marks out of 10
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1,316 reviews38 followers
September 30, 2023
3.5 Book Girl Stars

The last book I've read by Piper Fox was a disaster, so I'm happy that this one was a pleasant surprise. Fast-passed and kinda sweet ista-love story between Eli and Charlize.
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1,364 reviews26 followers
December 17, 2025
"Cocky Jock Wolf" plunges into the unexpected romance between Charlize, a nerdy and curvy book lover, and Eli, a star quarterback with a werewolf secret. The novel kicks off with both characters at a crossroads. Charlize faces an ultimatum at work, pushing her into a disastrous date, while Eli seeks a brief escape from his overwhelming responsibilities. Their worlds collide at a bar, leading to a spontaneous kiss that sets off a series of supernatural revelations and romantic entanglements.

Eli, the golden boy quarterback, is burdened by the expectations of his pack and the pressure to maintain his public image. His internal conflict between his duties and personal desires is a central theme. His asset is his natural leadership and athleticism, but his flaw lies in his fear of disappointing others, leading him to suppress his own needs. Charlize, on the other hand, is fiercely independent and intelligent but struggles with self-esteem and vulnerability. Her strength is her sharp wit and passion for her interests, while her flaw is her tendency to build walls to protect herself from getting hurt. Their relationship is a catalyst for growth, as Eli learns to prioritize his happiness and Charlize learns to open herself up to love.

The plot takes several unexpected turns, particularly when Eli's werewolf identity is revealed early on, shifting the narrative from a typical romance to a paranormal love story. Another twist involves the power dynamics within Eli's pack, as internal conflicts and power struggles threaten their relationship. The tone of the novel balances lighthearted humor with moments of intense emotional depth, creating an engaging reading experience.

Several themes are woven throughout the novel:

* Identity and Acceptance: Both Eli and Charlize grapple with their identities and the expectations placed upon them. Eli struggles to reconcile his role as a leader with his personal desires, while Charlize battles her insecurities and societal standards. The novel explores the importance of self-acceptance and finding someone who loves you for who you truly are.
* Breaking Stereotypes: "Cocky Jock Wolf" challenges traditional stereotypes by pairing a nerdy girl with a popular jock, and by portraying werewolves as more than just monstrous creatures. The novel suggests that people are more complex than their labels and that love can transcend superficial differences.
* Fate vs. Free Will: The concept of fated mates raises questions about destiny and choice. While Eli and Charlize are drawn together by fate, they must actively choose to overcome their personal obstacles and build a lasting relationship. The novel suggests that fate may set the stage, but free will determines the outcome.

In closing, "Cocky Jock Wolf" is a fun and engaging paranormal romance that explores themes of identity, acceptance, and breaking stereotypes. Readers who enjoy this book might also like "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer, which features a similar blend of romance and supernatural elements, or "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston, which also challenges societal expectations and celebrates unconventional love.
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4,960 reviews46 followers
February 12, 2022
Wolf shifter and all-star football golden boy Eli just wants one night off from all the expectations and go and see his favourite horror movie and eat popcorn. He hopes to get that chance if the cute nerdy book girl helps him and as long as his wolf doesn't pick up her scent - the last thing he needs is a fated mate. Charlize was told to go on the date or get fired by her boss who runs the Moon Beam coffee shop. Hazing picked the wrong guy to go out with, she then takes advantage of a great offer and ends up leaving with a football jock with more notches on his belt than books he has on the shelf. Then she realises that Eli is much more than that and she starts to develop feelings for him which is topped when he turns into a werewolf just like in a horror movie!

I quite liked this short book with the curvy movie and book-obsessed girl meeting her fated mate who is hiding in plain sight as a top college football player who was far more intelligent and deeper than that. A good fun read that was easy to comprehend as well as the fact that it morphed into a real HEA too. Contains explicit sexual content.
1,985 reviews10 followers
September 17, 2021
This book rocks! The first book of the Big Wolf on Campus series, it’s a definite must read and I can’t wait to read what comes next! Eli is the next Alpha of his wolf pack, the star college quarterback and very popular. But nobody truly knows the real him and he just wants a night to himself. He will get that when he meets Charlize, a curvy, nerdy girl, in the local bar. He will come to her rescue and soon the two will find that they have a lot in common. He also thinks she’s his mate. They will have a bump or two along the way but when the journey finally smooths out, it will give them both everything they ever wanted.

I read an ARC copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review.
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981 reviews8 followers
January 10, 2024
Eli is a big football star and a wolf shifter. He secretly loves romance and horror. He just wants one evening alone for himself. He sees the perfect opportunity when he runs into Charley in a bar. He helps her get out of the bar and she plays his fake girlfriend to help
Him get away for the night. He runs into Charley again at the classic horror movies and things heat up from there.
I am such a fan of shifter hotties. Eli does not disappoint. His life has been driven by expectations from his family, pack, friends and team. I love that he
Finally starts to make decisions himself. Charley
Is so fierce. She had some insecurities but she is so
Strong, understand accepting of herself. We should all take a lesson from Charley.
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134 reviews3 followers
September 28, 2021
This was a cute, fun, and quick read! I don't know that I was in the proper headspace to truly appreciate this one (sometimes I'm into the sports romances, sometimes I'm not, and I can never tell until I start reading one), but it was still a fun evening read. I always appreciate a book loving hero, and the fact that the "nerd-dom" focused on in this book was horror rather than more mainstream was nice to experience. This was a good book to zip through as a PhD student, so give it a try if you're looking for a fun quickie (yes, I know what I did there, it was on purpose).
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3,992 reviews62 followers
February 18, 2022
Cocky Jock Wolf is a short & sweet read. I liked nerdy Charley. She has a bit of a complex about her curves but i loved that that wasnt really the focus for Eli. Yes he noticed & liked them but it was their love of old horror movies that connected them. Meaning that started an attraction that was based on common interests more than anything else. Yes it has steam in it but i liked the dynamic Charley and Eli had. It was a really good read and im looking forward to getting my hands on more books in this series
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381 reviews19 followers
November 3, 2023
Cocky Jock Wolf: A Curvy Girl and Wolf Shifter College sports Romance BOOK 1

Review: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥/5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Cocky jock wolfram, is an insta love story, written by the amazing ladies Aidy Award and Piper Fox. I was lucky to find this book on Facebook, the rest is history.

I really like this story, some people might not like insta love or love at first sight. In my opinion those stories are the best ones to read when you are in a slump. Both Aidy and Piper did an amazing job writing the love story of Eli and Charlize. The Cocky Jock Wolf shows you not to judge a book by its cover, it shows the perfect couple doesn't have to look the same. But the most important thing that shows is that every woman with or without curves deserves to be treated like the queen she is. Eli sees and treats Charlize like a queen, well like his LUNA. Eli knows she belongs to him, and he won't stop until he makes it his. He would protect and kill for her, he also has his own squad to have his back.
I really enjoyed this book. If you haven't read it yet, what are you waiting for? Go and get it on amazon. Also please show some love to these wonderful writers and follow them for more inside on their upcoming and existing books.
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55 reviews1 follower
September 10, 2025
📚✨ Book Review: Cocky Jock Wolf ✨🐺🏈

Curvy girl + wolf-shifter jock = a spicy, quirky romance that had me laughing one moment and fanning myself the next. Aidy Award and Piper Fox bring the perfect mix of banter, heat, and heart—making this one an absolute must-read if you love shifters with swagger and heroines you can’t help but root for. 💖🔥

A fun, flirty, and feel-good paranormal romance that proves sometimes the cockiest wolves make the best book boyfriends. 😉🐺

Would you fall for a cocky wolf jock?

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1,291 reviews29 followers
September 17, 2021
Don't judge a book by its cover...

Eli and Charlize's story made me feel all warm and fuzzy. I fell for Eli right away. Yes, he is super sexy hot but he has a nerdy side that spoke to me. He is also not your stereotypical captain of the football team hottie. He has of course been with many, many sports bunnies, but they are only romps in the sheets to him. When he meets Charlize, he immediately is drawn to her charms and he believes she is his fated mate.

Charlize can't believe Eli could be attracted to her. She is after all chubby and spends most of her time watching horror movies and reading spicy romance novels. What really gives her a shock is that she finds out Eli is a wolf shifter. Their story is adorable, funny and made me snort laugh on more than one occasion.
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400 reviews
September 18, 2021
Eli is the star player for the Dire Wolves. He just wants to be so much more then just star football player, play for the NFL or being the future alpha of his pack. Charlize is a curvy book worm who loves the classical horror movie. She is the one person that does not judge Eli but is also very drawn to him. They have a lot of common interests and with her he doesn't have to hide. She brings out the true Eli. Read this book and find out what happens with not only Eli's future? But find out what happens with him and Charlize.
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49 reviews1 follower
September 18, 2021
Sweet novella

As always, Aidy Award delivers a great, sweet shifter story in this new series. I personally loved the small references and joining characters from other books she has written.
I wasn't sure what to think when I saw that it was co-written, but the flow between both authors seemed to be seamless.
I only wish that it had been a touch longer but I enjoyed this quick read. Can't wait for the next one. Definitely recommended for all those paranormal fans out there!
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734 reviews9 followers
September 18, 2021
This was a quick, cute read. I liked that Eli was so much more than a stereotypical football jock. I enjoyed his nerdy side. Charlize thinks he could not possibly want her and they will have nothing in common, but she quickly finds out that he will fight for her. I enjoyed the humor that added to the story. I absolutely loved all the pop culture references. I highly recommend this book, it is definitely worth picking up.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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6,263 reviews71 followers
September 22, 2021
I love both of these authors and to see them working together like this to pull out a fab and fun shifter story, well count me right in! This story had great flow and characters that were more than they seemed. I loved their dynamics, the nerdiness and the steamy romance that sparked between Eli and Charlize. So much fun to follow their journey and I can't wait for the next book by this 'dynamic duo' ;D
59 reviews
May 31, 2022
I love a good insta-love fated mates story, but this was not it for me. The story is fine. I should've known from the blurb that this would be filled with phrases like 'book boyfriend' and extensive talk about romance novels but call me naive cause I read it anyway.

Take out all the romance novel talk and make the main character a smidge less annoying, and I think this could've gotten at least 3 stars from me.
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19 reviews
November 20, 2023
Not too bad

I wasn't expecting such a short story. It got right to the point and felt like it fast forwarded a lot. They met, hooked up, then were together forever in 80 pages. I felt like it didn't give me time to get to know the characters or their stories. I love wolf stories but this was way to short to get into. If I'm between books this series will be great to float with because they are just a quick read.
41 reviews
December 19, 2023
Read this book on a whim and it got me out of a reading slump. xD If you like fast paced romances, this is the book for you. There were a few scenes that were honestly a little too cheesy for me but close to the end of the book I just overlooked them. 😂 If you’re not into fast paced book “I fell in love with you within a few hours” don’t read it. Wouldn’t recommend. If you do like plots like that (or don’t mind it) just..yep. Read it. You’re welcome. 🤪
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173 reviews2 followers
January 31, 2024
Loved Charley and Eli!

Eli stood up for Char at a bar when she was having a bad date. After a very passionate kiss they parted ways. They ran into each other again at an old horror movie film festival. Both are fans of the old films. From there, they head to Eli's house and hit it off. They discovered they read the same types of books. Eli even discovers Charley is his fated mate and tells her he loves her. This book is a cute and quick read. I highly recommend it.
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