Jamie Engel's Reviews > Fake Shot

Julia can really do no wrong in my eyes. I was instantly hooked with this one and couldn’t put it down. This is the second book in Julia’s Boston Rebels series.

This story follows Jules and Colt. Jules Flynn has crushed on Mathieu Colter, aka Colt, for a long time. Too long, in fact, as she's felt unable to move ahead from these ill-advised feelings for her older brother's best friend, who obviously does not return those feelings in any way, shape, or form. 6 years later some circumstances end up throwing them together with Colt ending up having to live with her for a bit. After another incident they are now fake engaged…but the longer they pretend they more the lines begin to blur.

I just loved the story between Colt and Jules. Their push and pull was funny, sweet and emotional. I loved that Julia slowly uncovered what happened in each of their pasts to make them the way they are.
This is such a slooow burn…but in the most delicious way. I loved seeing Colt pull back Jules’ layers and once you get to the spice….PHEW!! You will not be disappointed. Their chemistry is top notch.

Thank you Julia for an eARC.

Overall: 5
Spice: 3

Tropes:
- Hockey Romance
- Fake Engagement
- Brother’s Best Friend
- Forced Proximity
- Age Gap
- Reformed Playboy
- Virgin FMC
- No 3rd Act Breakup
- Slow Burn