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The Ex Effect

By: Karla Sorensen
Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Lucy Rivers
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The headline could write itself: Matthew Hawkins, star defensive end, comes out of retirement to play for the Washington Wolves. Which is perfectly fine by Ava Baker - it makes her job as publicist for the team easier.

There are only two problems. This particular football player was her first crush. The bigger problem: Matthew Hawkins was once engaged to her older sister.

It's been 10 years since Ava has seen Matthew. He's bigger, better looking, and best of all - completely single. Despite his history with her sister, the attraction between Ava and Matthew isn't so one-sided anymore. It's hot enough to burn down the entire city of Seattle.

But this headline is far more complicated to write. And not just for the press or what it means for her family - because once her heart is involved, there's no predicting the ending.

Contains mature themes.

©2018 Karla Sorensen (P)2019 Tantor Contemporary Romantic Comedy Heartfelt Feel-Good
Sweet Romance • Excellent Narration • Excellent Vocal Performances • Compelling Chemistry • Engaging Storyline
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This book was so fun and so swoony. I found myself getting really mad at Ava's parents and sister until the very end, but I just loved how supportive Matthew was. Their story was so sweet and just perfect.

Fun and Swoony

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Good book I love the series.
This was a cute story.
Awesome Good Plot Good drama Good Happy Ending.

Cute

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The narration for this book was spot on - they both portrayed the characters emotions and inner thoughts perfectly. Teddy was excellent as Matthew- I could imagine him both in the locker room or in the bedroom with Ava. And Lucy brought sophistication and class to Ava - I felt her pain and heartache like she was in the car with me.

The Story:

There is nothing better than sports romance - and I am not even a diehard sports fan outside of reading! This book highlighted why I love the genre, there is just something about the dedication and heart of sports players that makes me love them and everything surrounding them. So when you throw in a juicy detail like the hero being the sisters ex-fiancé - I am salivating to sink my teeth into the story and fall in love.

Matthew Hawkins was not ready to be done with Football- but his life long team was done with him- opting for younger,
uninjured replacements. So when the Washington Wolves are willing to take a chance on him - the last thing he expects to find in the front office is his ex-fiancés little sister. Always having a soft spot for her, the sexy, take no bull, vixen, who half the team is scared of, is not what he expected. Ava Baker loves her job, loves her team but anything involving her family is a painful, torturous event she’d rather avoid. So when Matthew waltzes into her office, surrounds her in a giant bear hug, she’s knows she is screwed and the wall she had built up around her heart doesn’t stand a chance.

The chemistry and past history between Matthew and Ava leads to some difficult situations and some sizzling moments as well but I loved every minute of it. I seriously needed a giant hug from Matthew as well to make it through certain scenes. I feel like a hug from a giant man like him could solve any problem. And Ava - her family always made her feel like second best and she let that dictate her actions- just like they wanted. I was glad to see her finally stand up to them and make her voice and opinions known - she is a powerful, important woman and didn’t deserve to be overlooked. I got chills reading the final chapter- I love when it all comes together and plays out like I hoped. 5 Stars for me!

Football Romance! Fantastic Audiobook

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I loved the second book in this series, Ava and Matthew’s friends to lovers story played out so well in this book. Ava had some SMH head moments and I definitely felt Matthews heartbreak, held out for the HEA and it was worth it. Teddy Hamilton and Lucy Rivers together always makes for a great book. Sorensen is becoming one of my favorite authors. Use a credit on this one!

Sports Romance Dream book

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I like that the characters are carried over from one book to another through out the series

Romance and comedy

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I loved, adored and enjoyed every thing about this story. Matthew and Ava are absolutely perfect for one another, they may have a couple of little bumps in their road but their destination was beautiful. Great story!

Matthew and Ava

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Amazing audiobook with amazing narrators. I would recommend it without hesitation, and the story was also great. It was worth it.
I loved Ava and Matthew together.

Loved it

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There is an AI quality in the auditory of the narrators and that throws off the complete enjoyment.

AI quality

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I really enjoyed Matthew’s and Ava’s surprising reunion, the revelation of their past connection, and the myriad of complications that arise when Ava is torn between her newfound love and the expectations of her dysfunctional and highly judgmental family. I was drawn to both characters from the start as Matthew comes out of retirement to play the final years of his career with the Washington Wolves where Ava is thrown by the arrival of her sister’s ex-fiancé who was her teenage crush. I was enamored with Matthew’s easy going, protective nature and applauded Ava’s feisty and exuberant confidence as their newfound chemistry leads to the sharing of their emotional vulnerabilities and a passion that is all consuming. When past and present collide, Matthew and Ava’s amazing connection is tested and I enjoyed every minute of their unfolding story because of the excellent vocal acting performances of Lucy Rivers and Teddy Hamilton.

Amazing story and excellent narration performances!!

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Matthew & Ava’s story solidifies that this is my favorite sports romance series! It’s perfection in every way, including the narration.

My favorite football romance series

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