Jock Row

by Sara Ney

• ISBN10: 1717306365
• ISBN13: 9781717306364
• Publish Date: 3 May 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 374
• Language: English

Reviews

This was a slow burn romance relatively free of drama and with two main characters who were both nice, normal and genuine. I liked the banter between them and I liked the way their friendship and then their romantic relationship unfolded.

That said, something just fell flat for me and I'm not sure if I just wasn't in the mood for a contemporary romance or it was something in the writing that lacked that spark. I couldn't quite put my finger on it. But I think it was more me than the actual story itself.

I liked both Scarlett and Rowdy/Sterling. For all Scarlett is listed as the sensible one and the good girl - she wasn't really. She works hard for her grades but she's cheeky and daring - she's willing to call out bullshit ( The guys her friends were hitting on were lying about winning a championship to impress them and she was like yeah, no you guys so didn't win it was whoever. ) and she totally shut down the bad pickup lines. It was freaking hilarious when she was like dude, don't get offended get better lines. Sterling was arrogant and cocky but he wasn't an asshole which was a nice change. I liked the way they got to know each other by playing Never Have I Ever and Would You Rather. I was amused that she started bringing him food. I would've liked to see them be a bit more outgoing and confident in their feelings but the shy awkward development worked. And Sterling's mum was hilarious.

Overall, a sweet easy read. 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

[stacey_is_sassy]

…and this is why I don’t read teasers.

Funny story…I was on Amazon checking out books and I skimmed over a cover and did a double take. A SARA NEY!!! Now, you may be surprised, but I’m a shocking fan when it comes to my favourite authors. I sometimes keep up to date when they have new releases, sometimes not. You know, life gets busy, too many emails, too many Facebook posts, yadda, yadda, yadda. Anyways, I didn’t realise Sara Ney had a new book coming out. So, I checked out the blurb, read it and stopped. I went back to the beginning and read it again…and again…and once more for good luck. Something was terribly wrong. See, I felt like I had already read this story.

Now, while you’re all laughing yourselves silly…

I was really worried. Like really, really worried. I’ve chatted (in group discussions) with Sara Ney a couple of times and found her lovely. Should I tell her of my worries? Am I the right person to let her know that I’ve read something really similar? I even started to question my memory. Maybe, I’m wrong.

Being the absolute worry wart that I am, I couldn’t bring myself to be the bearer of bad news. So I buried my head in the sand and decided to let things play out.

THANK BLOODY HELL I DID!!!

Weeks later, the release is a HUGE success and nobody was reporting of deja vu or same old same old. This made me stop and think…like, really think. So, I got the blurb up again on Goodreads, did comparisons of all her stories and tried to work out where I had seen this storyline before.

What an absolute spaz!! I FINALLY remembered that it was the teaser at the end of Switch Hitter. I wasted weeks. A smack to my forehead, but jeez I’m glad I finally worked it out.

I really enjoyed Jock Row. I loved the characters, the storyline and the relationship that blossomed. Scarlett and Rowdy impressed me that they were friends before lovers. I loved that they were original, kind of nerdy and worked hard to get ahead. She wasn’t impressed with his status and he was impressed because she wasn’t. Scarlett appreciated his looks but loved his personality. Rowdy was curious about Scarlett as she wasn’t like all the other women throwing themselves at him. A few Friday nights in each other’s company, sitting on a porch, playing games and talking, it was the best start to a relationship.

The story was great, the sexy times were SEXY and I loved getting to know Rowdy and Scarlett better. But, the highlight for me was something that Sara New acknowledged at the end of the book. Scarlett and Rowdy did not want drama for the heck of drama in their story. Alle-bloody-luia! How good is THAT? Sure, I kept turning each page expecting the worst, but geez I was ecstatic when it didn’t happen. I even took a deep sigh and my goofy grin got goofier when at the end of the story I was left satisfied. I wasn’t thinking happy for now thoughts, I believed they could make it.

So, this goofy and spazzy reviewer FINALLY got to reading Jock Row and I’m so glad that I didn’t message Sara Ney. No more teasers for me.

[Ing Cruz]

Really romantic read. Loved the whole "Never Have I Ever..." or "Would You Rather" games these two characters played to get to know one another. Nice slow, sweet and romantic read. Drama free romance that did not bore me. I really enjoyed this one. Looking forward to more from this series.

[leelu92]

I dropped the book I was reading when this one came out and I have no regrets.

I LOVED Scarlett and Rowdy and I can honestly say that I wanted to cry when it ended because I loved these two so freaking much. This book is truly a love story and it wasn't bogged down by unnecessary drama, it about two people who figured out what they wanted and it was each other.

I'm not kidding when I say I wanted more Scarlett and Rowdy. They were hilarious, snarky and sweet and I cannot forget the slow burn of their relationship.

Jock Row hit all of the right notes with me!

[Romance Schmomance]

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I ABSOLUTELY. LOVED. THIS. BOOK. I became a huge fan of Sara Ney with her How to Date a Douchebag series and was completely bummed when it ended. But then she released Switch Hitter, which was totally worthy of a full length novel and then we got the excerpt for Jock Row. And I could not contain my excitement.

Guys, this book was just pure perfection. Coming off from reading about her Douchebag guys that we love so much, I wasn't sure which direction this new series was going to take.

I am 100% #TeamRowdy and there's no changing that... at the moment. He was so different than her previous heroes and it was so easy to fall in love with him. He wasn't a d-bag, just a guy waiting to finish his last year of school to pursue his professional baseball career and keep his fellow teammates in line. But I'm sure what he least expected was to have Scarlett sneak into his life.

Scarlett, a heroine you'll absolutely love and the best friend everyone should have, even though hers were kinda sh*tty and a bit dimwitted might I add. But never mind that. #collegelife

It was clear as day that when Scarlett and Rowdy met it was game over for the both of them. I've never felt so giddy during a book in so long. They're just so freakin' cute and make you wish that they were indeed a real couple. But whatever, they're real to me! Seriously, they have the best "how did you meet" story!

I don't think Rowdy expected to be so enamored with Scarlett on that very porch. Their conversations and flirting was just... ugh, everything. All the fuzzy feelings with this one and it'll give her other books a run for their money.

I think I liked the fact that they were at that age of almost graduating from college and nearly entering the reality of being an actual adult. Rowdy already did the partying and messed around, so he was just done with all of that.

And Miss Scarlett, so full of sass and will call you out on your BS from a mile away. A bit of a killjoy they called, but I loved her. She was the best!

Yep, Sara Ney fans will absolutely love this and you'll completely switch to #TeamRowdy. The next ones in her Jock Hard series has some serious shoes to fit.

So, pick up your copy of Jock Hard, laugh, swoon, giggle, blush a little a bit and completely fall in love with Rowdy and Scarlett.

Highly recommend!