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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Note: An ARC was provided by the author.
Jock Royal may be the fourth book in Sara Ney's Jock Hard sports romance series, but it can be read and enjoyed as a standalone if you're either new to the series or to the author. Ashley and Georgia, aka Ash and Georgie, were a couple of great main characters. They had some good chemistry going on and their banter was one of my favorite things about the book. I liked that they forged a friendship and readers see that develop into something more. Naturally, there are complications, but nothing that led to unnecessary drama for the sake of drama. Ney succeeds in creating a lighthearted and fun-filled read with Jock Royal. Four stars!
Jock Royal may be the fourth book in Sara Ney's Jock Hard sports romance series, but it can be read and enjoyed as a standalone if you're either new to the series or to the author. Ashley and Georgia, aka Ash and Georgie, were a couple of great main characters. They had some good chemistry going on and their banter was one of my favorite things about the book. I liked that they forged a friendship and readers see that develop into something more. Naturally, there are complications, but nothing that led to unnecessary drama for the sake of drama. Ney succeeds in creating a lighthearted and fun-filled read with Jock Royal. Four stars!
I adore Sara's YA Sports romance! She always hits the spot for me!
Georgie and Ash were the perfect opposites attract! A little bit of Sara's famous slow burn, sports, snarky heroines and broody heroes made this a great addition to the series! Cant wait to read about Jack!
Georgie and Ash were the perfect opposites attract! A little bit of Sara's famous slow burn, sports, snarky heroines and broody heroes made this a great addition to the series! Cant wait to read about Jack!
I enjoyed this read so much. I love the banter and the chemistry between these characters. I loved seeing them grow throughout the story and I loved how this story made me laugh out loud so many times. I cannot get enough of this series and this book has just become my favorite. I am so looking forward to more from this series and from this author.
3.5 stars
Georgia has just transferred to a new uni for her senior year, and unbelievably is hazed by her track teammates. She knows she should walk away but the truth is, she wants to make friends with them, they’re a team after all.
Her task is to ask the ugliest guy out at a party and bring him over to the girls as proof. So when she spies a huge, shaggy looking guy with a bruised face and cut lip, she makes him her target. The only problem is that he’s aware of the hazing ritual, and so is naturally offended that she’s deemed him ugly.
It turns out that Ashley - the “ugly” guy - is in one of Georgia’s classes, and they end up in a group together. Much to her mortification. She apologises profusely, and after some time Ashley begins to forgive her. They form an unlikely friendship and she even ends up moving into his spare room to get out of the dorms.
All of this just leads Georgia to realise that he isn’t actually ugly at all. Nor is he just cute like she thought before she moved in. Ashley is handsome…hot…sexy even. Can they stay firmly in the roommate/friendzone?
Firstly I just want to sad that I love Sara’s writing, and I enjoyed the storyline as always. However, with Ashley being British there was just a bit too much…forced Britishism? Terms that I have genuinely never heard anyone utter, like “bullshite” and “jackarse”. We say bullshit and jackass (although that one isn’t that common) too. And Ashley talks about height in centimetres and distance in kilometres…no no no. Most Brits still use feet and inches, and miles. Yeah we’re supposed to be all metric these days but trust me…it’s slow going.
I know these seem like really petty and minor points, and in a way they are. But as someone who is half British and has lived in the U.K. for 20 years, it just grates on me and did take away from my enjoyment of the book.
The banter was good, the characters were fun and had great chemistry, the story was interesting and well-paced, and there was a good dose of spice!
Georgia has just transferred to a new uni for her senior year, and unbelievably is hazed by her track teammates. She knows she should walk away but the truth is, she wants to make friends with them, they’re a team after all.
Her task is to ask the ugliest guy out at a party and bring him over to the girls as proof. So when she spies a huge, shaggy looking guy with a bruised face and cut lip, she makes him her target. The only problem is that he’s aware of the hazing ritual, and so is naturally offended that she’s deemed him ugly.
It turns out that Ashley - the “ugly” guy - is in one of Georgia’s classes, and they end up in a group together. Much to her mortification. She apologises profusely, and after some time Ashley begins to forgive her. They form an unlikely friendship and she even ends up moving into his spare room to get out of the dorms.
All of this just leads Georgia to realise that he isn’t actually ugly at all. Nor is he just cute like she thought before she moved in. Ashley is handsome…hot…sexy even. Can they stay firmly in the roommate/friendzone?
Firstly I just want to sad that I love Sara’s writing, and I enjoyed the storyline as always. However, with Ashley being British there was just a bit too much…forced Britishism? Terms that I have genuinely never heard anyone utter, like “bullshite” and “jackarse”. We say bullshit and jackass (although that one isn’t that common) too. And Ashley talks about height in centimetres and distance in kilometres…no no no. Most Brits still use feet and inches, and miles. Yeah we’re supposed to be all metric these days but trust me…it’s slow going.
I know these seem like really petty and minor points, and in a way they are. But as someone who is half British and has lived in the U.K. for 20 years, it just grates on me and did take away from my enjoyment of the book.
The banter was good, the characters were fun and had great chemistry, the story was interesting and well-paced, and there was a good dose of spice!
Another fun read by Sara! Who knew a little hazing would end up with you living your best life? I definitely laughed out loud a few times!
I’ve been dragging my feet because I find books by American authors that feature British characters corny. Admittedly I did find some moments pretty corny but I was able to overlook those moments and thoroughly enjoy this. This is as nice easy reading. A rugby jock who happens to be a gent with a title. I thought Georgia was slightly lacking, she didn’t seem to have much depth but nevertheless I loved how she was the one to make the first move and take what she wanted. Solid 4* addition to the Jock World series :)
The Jock Hard series is on my tbr list for a while now and I finally gave in, starting the series backwards :-D not the usual way to do so, but I don't regret a single thing. Starting this series with Jock Royal was definitely not a bad move at all, because this book is fantastic!
Georgia and Ashley, their story is such an adorable, playful and funny read!
The fun banter, some really hilarious, keep you smiling through the whole book.
Jock Royal is such an easy read, it's perfect for in-between some heavy reads to light up your mood.
Sara Ney delivered what she'd promised.
Georgia and Ashley, their story is such an adorable, playful and funny read!
The fun banter, some really hilarious, keep you smiling through the whole book.
Jock Royal is such an easy read, it's perfect for in-between some heavy reads to light up your mood.
Sara Ney delivered what she'd promised.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
WHAT. IN. THE. FUCK. WAS. THAT?
This book gave me literary blue balls.
Sara Ney, what happened to you? Why do you hate your readers?
This was the most unsatisfying and lazy book I have read in a long while.
I’m not going to waste my time outlining this fucktastic plot and that shittastic ending. There are several really detailed reviews on why this book sucks already in existence.
Suffice it to say I want my money back, and I read this through KU so I want the value of the 6 hours it took me to read this back.
Here are the bullet points that I will NOT be elaborating on.
1. This guy was the worst depiction of an English person I have yet to read.
2. This book was boring until the 75% mark and then it was dizzying.
3. The ending was shite. Barely a hfn.
4. Sex scenes were shite, none of the smut was written to completion and Ney ftb on all orgasms.
5. So the ending, did I mention it was shite? Basically she ends up with him because she has nowhere else to go. She doesn’t decide to be with him, she literally ENDS UP with him.
That’s it.
I took a long break from Ms Ney after Hard Luck because all of her new stuff was disappointing. I saw these Jock Hards were back on KU so I thought, let’s pick up where I left off and see if there is any improvement......
Nope. Just nope. I’m sorry Sara, but we are breaking up for good. You don’t respect me enough to write a decent ending to fulfill me. That’s the unwritten contract between romance writers and readers. We need an HEA and we need satisfaction. You’ve broken your contract therefore we are over.
This book gave me literary blue balls.
Sara Ney, what happened to you? Why do you hate your readers?
This was the most unsatisfying and lazy book I have read in a long while.
I’m not going to waste my time outlining this fucktastic plot and that shittastic ending. There are several really detailed reviews on why this book sucks already in existence.
Suffice it to say I want my money back, and I read this through KU so I want the value of the 6 hours it took me to read this back.
Here are the bullet points that I will NOT be elaborating on.
1. This guy was the worst depiction of an English person I have yet to read.
2. This book was boring until the 75% mark and then it was dizzying.
3. The ending was shite. Barely a hfn.
4. Sex scenes were shite, none of the smut was written to completion and Ney ftb on all orgasms.
5. So the ending, did I mention it was shite? Basically she ends up with him because she has nowhere else to go. She doesn’t decide to be with him, she literally ENDS UP with him.
That’s it.
I took a long break from Ms Ney after Hard Luck because all of her new stuff was disappointing. I saw these Jock Hards were back on KU so I thought, let’s pick up where I left off and see if there is any improvement......
Nope. Just nope. I’m sorry Sara, but we are breaking up for good. You don’t respect me enough to write a decent ending to fulfill me. That’s the unwritten contract between romance writers and readers. We need an HEA and we need satisfaction. You’ve broken your contract therefore we are over.