Charleston Condors Book 1: The Star by Beth Bolden

 

Charleston Condors Book 1

Tight end Landry Banks knows the score when he signs with the Charleston Condors in a rebuilding year.

New owner. New coach. New players. New rules.

But one rule hasn’t Don’t hook up with your best friend’s little brother.

Rookie quarterback Riley Flynn knows what it takes to make it in the NFL. He’s in Charleston to prove himself—to the world and to his teammates, but mostly to his older brother, who’s never believed he could be a star.

The last thing he expects is for his brother’s best friend Landry to welcome him with open arms and an offer to become roommates.

Riley’s always believed Landry was straight—but the way Landry keeps checking him out leaves him suddenly unsure. And Landry’s hot looks certainly don’t help squash the crush he’s always had on his brother’s best friend.

Revisiting his teenage crush isn't part of the plan. But as he and Landry fall into a rhythm of thrilling plays on the field and sizzling tension off it, there's no denying their connection.

Riley isn’t willing to trade becoming the next big NFL superstar for love. But with a man like Landry Banks waiting to catch anything he throws at him, maybe he can have both.

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Riley has always wanted to play in the NFL. He knows he isn’t the typical quarterback, but he knows he has what it takes. If he was given the chance. And that day finally comes when the Condors pick him up after their QB is injured. This is his chance to prove his brother wrong. A brother who is always quick to criticize before giving any praise. A brother who tells his best friend to keep an eye on Riley now that he transferred to his team. Landry decided to try a new team when he transferred to the Condors. He never expected that his best friend’s younger brother would be playing by his side. A brother he hadn’t really seen much through the years. But after going to a recent game for Riley, suddenly it’s like Landry is seeing Riley for the first time. And next thing he knows there is a little flirting before Riley comes to his team. And is his new roommate. Landry isn’t sure what to do about his new feelings for Riley but it won’t be long until he realizes that he isn’t going to shy away from what could be one of the best decisions of his life. Riley has always had a crush on Landry but it was just that a crush. A crush he never thought would be reciprocated. Until it was. The more these two spend time together, the more they realize just how well they fit. Now to just tell the brother… I adored these two! It was clear from the moment they were reunited that there was a spark between them. Both got a chance to really know the other outside of the connecting link that was Riley’s brother. We also have a great cast of other characters to keep us on our toes and ones I definitely can’t wait to see get their own stories! Definitely looking forward to the next book!