Leighton U Book 2: Caught Stealing by CE Ricci

 

Leighton U Book 2

It's not stealing if he's meant to be mine. 

Let me tell you how Holden Sykes operates.

As the campus playboy and one-and-done king, he doesn’t do strings.

Or repeats.

Or names, for that matter.

So when he tries making my best friend the next notch on his bedpost, I react poorly.

Some would call it jealousy or an unrequited crush,

but friends protect each other from making mistakes.

The same ones I’ve already made.

Which is why driving Holden away seems like my only option.

Too bad he’s not giving up without a fight.

Each prank leads to another

until he turns this into a game far more precarious than intended.

One filled with stolen moments and heated glances,

drawing me into his orbit.

But the undeniable attraction simmering between us

leaves me caught in the crosshairs of an impossible decision.

Loyalty...or love.

*Caught Stealing is the second in a five book standalone college sports romance series featuring a road-tripping rubber ducky, two guys fighting for the upper hand, and enough cock-blocking shenanigans to make your cheeks flush. Not suitable for anyone under 18 years of age*

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68055856-caught-stealing

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Holden isn’t afraid of one night stands and meaningless hook ups. And when he sets his eyes on his teammate, Kason, he figures if they both find one another attractive then what is the harm? Well, that’s not the case according to Kason’s best friend, Phoenix. Phoenix immediately comes between them with a protective streak and an attitude that leaves Holden baffled…and a bit intrigued as they find themselves constantly in a verbal spar. And the more he tries to prove to Phoenix that he can have a relationship and be more than just a playboy, the more he realizes that he may not want Kason but Phoenix. Too bad he might be missing some crucial information… Phoenix can’t forget the night months ago where him and Holden hooked up. He doesn’t do one night stands but maybe he could have let it go if not for how Holden treated him after. No recognition, no sign that anything between them happened. And he’ll be damned if he let’s his best friend get that kind of treatment. So he’ll protect Kason. But as Phoenix and Holden engage in their battle of pranks and verbal spars, Phoenix can’t help but feel the attraction and chemistry between them once more. And what happens when he learns the truth about that night? The night that Holden doesn’t actually remember? Things get complicated as they two come to terms with the pull they feel for one another but know that others can get hurt if they give in. Loved Holden and Phoenix! Their chemistry was off the charts and even when they were annoying the crap out of one another and the tensions were always high. They just fit. And it was only a matter of time before they would give in. But you’ll feel for them as they come to terms with their feelings and what that could mean for those around them and for what it is like to put your heart on the line. Really great story. Loving this series so far! Definitely can’t wait for more.