There’s something about a book that can grab you from the very first paragraph. I absolutely fell in love with this upcoming release. So I am overly excited to be able to share this review with you and even offer a copy for giveaway.
This is not the first book I have read by this author. In fact, I have read several of her other books from the True series. A fresh writer in the romance genre with a beautiful gift of prose, you have to check out First Step Forward by Liora Blake.
First Step Forward by Liora Blake
Series: The Grand Valley Series (Book 1)
Publisher: Pocket Books (November 29, 2016)
ISBN-13: 978-1501155116
Pro-football player Cooper Lowry is off the field and into some trouble—in the form of a very alluring, very free-spirited apple orchard owner named Whitney Reed—in the first installment in Liora Blake’s all new Grand Valley series.
After eight seasons playing pro-football, Cooper Lowry knows all the right answers.
Is he stubborn, short-tempered, and impatient? Yes. Are jersey chasers more trouble than they’re worth? Absolutely. Has he ever imagined a life beyond the game? Nope.
Cooper has built an enviable career—the result of staying focused, working hard, and keeping his head on straight—even as his body takes the brunt. So when a hard hit during a Sunday home game leaves him in a dazed heap on the field, it’s nothing more than another day at the office. The only thing that’s different about this Sunday is a chance encounter with a certain fascinating, beautiful free-spirited woman. And some sternly-worded instructions from his coach to take a little time off and give his body the TLC it craves—before he does lasting damage.
Whitney Reed is a few months away from losing the organic fruit orchard she bought three years ago in the tiny town of Hotchkiss, Colorado. At the time, she was just looking for a place to get lost. Instead, she found a home, somewhere she could finally put down roots. Now foreclosure is knocking on her door—along with a grumpy, gorgeous football player who might be just what she never knew she needed.
Review of First Step Forward by Liora Blake
I love this book so much!! AGH! I’m gonna gush for a little while so be prepared.
This book is so very different than just a sports romance. The characters are quirky and fun with loads of anticipation and heat buildup. With delightful doses of humor, flirty banter, in-depth emotion, and insightful detail that truly makes this a must-read!
The amount of description that the author puts into this book makes a difference in how you read and appreciate the story. Told from two points of view, both Cooper’s and Whitney’s, you get an in-depth look at how this perfect romance develops just from a single look and casual meeting.
Hot and so steamy, this seriously is one book I hated to put down and I definitely hate it that it ended. It is so full of emotion and their personal thoughts and feelings, you just get sucked into the story and never want to let go. SOOOO Good!
Liora Blake is quickly becoming one of my favorites and I am looking forward to more from the series, especially if they’re written in the same strain.
The question is now what am I going to read? I’m afraid anything else at this point would be a let down. Sigh. You have to check out this book!
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Disclaimer:The Pocket Books brand provided me with a free book for purpose of review. The thoughts expressed here are my own and you may not agree. Sponsor is responsible for prize shipment
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9 thoughts on “First Step Forward by Liora Blake: Review”
Would love to read True North!!~
i would like to read true north also. they look like good books.
I would like to read Second Chance Season
They look like amazing books!
I loved all of the True series. Ooh, Trevor! Especially Trevor! ;-). I want to read the entire Grand Valley series. Liora Blake has become one of my new faves.
I’ve never read her books before but this one sounds really good!
Oh this looks so good! I would also love to read SECOND CHANCE SEASON! Liora is a new author for me!
Second Chance Season looks good too
Second Chance season would be a great read as well. Thank you