Superfan - Classic Edition (Brooklyn Bruisers, #7)

by Sarina Bowen

Sometimes lady luck shakes your hand, and sometimes she smacks your face. Sometimes she does both on the same day.

Three years ago I met the most amazing girl in the world. We were both down on our luck. Then I got that call—the one that tells you to get your buns on a plane to go meet your destiny.

But the girl was left behind. I didn’t have her phone number, and she didn’t know my real name.

While I became a professional hockey player, she became a superstar, with platinum records and legions of fans. And a slick, music producer boyfriend who treated her badly.

But fate wasn’t done with us yet. When Delilah turns up at a hockey game, I can’t resist making contact. The internet swoons when I ask her out on a date.

She might not remember me. But her jerkface ex does. He’ll do anything to keep us apart. 

Good thing athletes never give up. This time I’m playing to win.

• ISBN10: 1942444761
• ISBN13: 9781942444763
• Publish Date: 25 June 2019 (first published 1 June 2019)
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Tuxbury Publishing LLC
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 314
• Language: English

Reviews

[stacey_is_sassy]

A second chance for a Spark to ignite...

****4.5 Stars****

I honestly thought by the title, that the Superfan was going to be the heroine. I guess after 'meeting' the Bruisers I just assumed that all the women were going gaga over them as much as I am. How utterly captivated I was to learn that the Superfan was Silas, the goalie, over Delilah Spark. Sure, I was having a doey moment considering I know that Silas has a wee bit of an infatuation with Ms Spark. But, in true narrow-minded...I've read too much romance...judgement, I automatically assumed a sports romance hero would have a Superfan. Me and my silly *going in blind* mentality. I don't have to check a blurb to preorder a Sarina Bowen, Brooklyn, it's just an auto-buy.

I really enjoyed this second chance at love story and it reinforced my opinion that Sarina Bowen's hockey guys are THE BEST!! Silas is one of the sweetest guys EVER. He is not egotistical, self-serving or arrogant, if anything, he's the complete opposite. I absolutely loved his devotion to Delilah that kicked in from almost the minute they met. It was even sweeter considering their first meeting was before either of them became a sports star or rockstar. It was cute and sweet but unfortunately just not the right time for either of them. Circumstances split them apart and it will be years before they get a chance to see if their initial feelings were worth exploring.

Superfan is the kind of story that leaves me completely satisfied. The storyline kept me captivated from start to finish. The characters were fun, original and completely lovable. The baddie made my skin crawl, and the additional characters were fun and came to life for me. I enjoyed seeing Silas and Delilah connect both in the bedroom and out, and my heart beat that wee bit quicker at their first touch. I was left very happy in the end.

If you're looking for an entertaining sports romance with lots of heart, a few laughs and plenty of steamy bits, I highly recommend giving Sarina Bowen's, Bruiser's a go.

[Linda]

What do you get when Sarina Bowen puts a hot goalie with a gorgeous singer / song writer? You get a perfect romance, that's what!

Superfan was a very tender and deep story, and I fell hard for both Silas and Delilah. They were perfect together - they really were. But fate was in the way for a long time, and it just seemed like it wouldn't really happen for them.

Well written, Superfan even brought a tiny bit of tears to my eyes, and I can't do anything but recommend this to all contemporary romance fans!

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[thebookdisciple]

We finally get the story of Silas and Delilah! Bowen has been teasing this for a few books now, and Superfan delivers the dirt on these two! Part second chance, part rock star romance, Superfan brings humor and heart to the Brooklyn Bruisers!

Honestly, I am really not a fan of 'rockstar' romances. But, Delilah is a singer/songwriter and she is already successful. Silas is also already successful too. I think having them both on 'equal footing' in that sense made the book work better for me. The twist is that they both knew each other before they made it big. They met but it wasn't their time. So, parts of the story are flashbacks to that time before they were famous, and the rest of the story is in the present. Delilah's ex (who is also her manager of sorts) is a real piece of work. Turns out, he and Silas have a history too (and its not good). Brett (the ex) was a horrible human. I seriously spent the entire book thinking "Why hasn't anyone punched him in the nuts"? Its not like he was the one with the talent!

Superfan has a bit more angst than previous books in the series (at least I thought so). First, Delilah and Silas live on opposite coasts. Second, both have very demanding jobs that require lots of travel. Third, she has all the baggage that is Brett. It seemed like there was ALWAYS something getting in their way. The upside to this angst was that Bowen writes a heroine who recognizes she has been 'managed' her entire adult life and has a need to do things in her own time. This sets Silas up as a perfect book boyfriend because he not only lets her do things at her pace, but encourages her!

"Silas-He lets me know that he cares, and yet I know he isn't going to lecture me either. That's what real support looks like"

 

•   POV: dual 1st


•   Tears: no


•   Trope: famous, crazy ex


•   Triggers: Delilah is drugged by someone close to her


•   Series/Standalone: stand alone within an interconnect series (You won't really understand why all his teammates tease him if you have read the lead up to Superfan)


•   Cliffhanger: no


•   HEA: yes with GREAT epilogue

sports romances from authors like Kristen Callihan, Cora Carmack, Sara Ney,...then you will probably like Superfan!

 

Superfan

 
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[whisperingchapters]

Superfan had me grinning from beginning to end! It was so entertaining and had my heart fluttering, thanks to our hot hockey player, Silas!

I'm not a major fan of musicians so I was slightly wary on reading this one. Sarina Bowen had my interest completely when it came to the musical aspect of the story. Delilah is so wonderful and down-to-earth. I love reading the flashbacks of when she first met Silas, and all those moments they would spent together at the bar way back before either was famous.

“Just so you know? You were kind of a big deal to me then. And you still are now.”

I loved seeing Silas so infatuated with Delilah years after they met. It was so adorable and sweet. I loved how Silas treated Delilah. To me, that's what made my heart flutter and had me with a smile from ear to ear.

I was glad to see this wasn't a typical romance when it comes to a Rockstar romance and a sports romance. It had much more depth than I had anticipated. And the characters were so likeable! There wasn't one single moment where I disliked Delilah, even though I for sure thought I would hate her. She truly was so sweet and caring and giving! There was only character I despised with all my being and that was Delilah's ex/manager. Man, that guy had me seeing red. Other than that, I enjoyed everything! Even Mr. Muscles! He melted my heart a little.

“Guy like that you hang onto. I would if he was mine. Hot and super nice. If he’s also good in bed, that’s like a unicorn right there.”

Overall, Superfan is a great second-chance romance that's very feel-good and will have you so giddy!

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[Rowena]

Sarina Bowen strikes again with another winner of a hockey romance. Silas was just as amazing as I hoped and Delilah was a delight as well. Their romance was super cute and I read this in one sitting.