The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan

The Friend Zone (Game on, #2)

by Kristen Callihan

Gray doesn’t make friends with women. He has sex with them. Until Ivy.

The last thing star tight-end Gray Grayson wants to do is drive his agent’s daughter’s bubblegum pink car. But he needs the wheels and she’s studying abroad. Something he explains when she sends him an irate text to let him know exactly how much pain she’ll put him in if he crashes her beloved ride. Before he knows it, Ivy Mackenzie has become his best texting bud. But then Ivy comes home and everything goes haywire. Because the only thing Gray can think of is being with Ivy.

Ivy doesn’t have sex with friends. Especially not with a certain football player. No matter how hot he makes her… Gray drives Ivy crazy. He’s irreverent, sex on a stick, and completely off limits. Because, Ivy has one golden rule: never get involved with one of her father’s clients. A rule that’s proving harder to keep now that Gray is doing his best to seduce her. Her best friend is fast becoming the most irresistible guy she’s ever met. Which means Gray is going to have to use all his skills to win Ivy’s heart. Game on.

Reviewed by stacey_is_sassy on

5 of 5 stars

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Cupcake pushed his Ivy Mac out of her Zone and it was Game On...

I am again burdened with guilt that I have maligned the genre of NA when books like The Friend Zone are out there. I now admit I'm a fan of NA...well Kristen Callihan NA. So far this series has filled me with emotions. I have laughed out loud at the characters shenanigans, teared up at the pain the characters felt, impressed with the hot and sexy scenes and content that we see this couple connect and communicate in and out of the bedroom.

First off I need to disclose that I know absolutely nothing about American football which is my excuse for not remembering Gray's position. The Friend Zone is the story of Ivy and Gray. They meet because Ivy's Dad lends her car to Gray while she is overseas. Ivy contacts him by text to warn him not to hurt her precious car, which then turns into them texting each other on a regular basis. When they finally meet they are both excited to make their friendship a real one, not just a texting one. We see the journey they take to cement their friendship...but they can't deny their attraction.

Grey is dealing with the pressures of training, choosing an agent and keeping everything moving smoothly. Ivy is at a bit of a crossroads in her life. She has an opportunity to work overseas, but what once was her dreams, no longer has the same appeal. I loved that this couple was not afraid of sharing their feelings or emotions.

Some hard subjects are dealt with and we see why and how the characters are the way they are. Again, we get to meet intelligent and strong men who know they are capable of violence but generally know how to control it. These are not football players who use their ball skills to avoid hard work and study. They put in the time and effort to be the best at what they do whether it's on the field or in the classroom.

I thoroughly enjoyed Ivy and Gray's story and will definitely be reading more in this series.

I've been Hooked...visited the Zone...and now I'm heading to the Game.

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