Their rivalry turns into undeniable chemistry, and a secret relationship neither can afford.
Zone, an all-new rivals to lovers, surprise baby, football romance, and the newest installment of The New Bradfords series by USA Today bestselling author Tia Louise is available now!
Their rivalry turns into undeniable chemistry, and a secret relationship neither can afford.
As the youngest son in the Bradford football dynasty, I’ve spent my whole life being compared to someone else. The last thing I need is an influencer building her platform on my mistakes.
So naturally, I confront her.
Then I kiss her.
Again.
And Again.
Now we’re hiding a secret relationship that could destroy both our careers, and I’m falling for the one woman who refuses to go easy on me.
When a baby shows up on my doorstep, she stays to help, and we find ourselves wrangling poopy diapers, unexplained crying, and a little girl who makes us feel things we’re not ready to admit.
Naturally, the paps catch us, a photo is leaked, and our whole relationship goes viral. Everything is put on the line, and we’re forced to choose: walk away or risk it all to stay in the Zone.
If you love…
💜Football romance
💚Rivals to lovers
💜Dirty-talking, playful Hero
💚Sassy, driven FMC
💜He falls first (and HARD)
💚Secret relationship!
💜Surprise baby
💚So much FUN BANTER!
💜Found family
💚No cheating, cliffhanger, third act breakup, & a guaranteed HEA!
…this book is for you!
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🎧 DUET AUDIO coming August 13!!
EXCERPT
“Why won’t you talk to me before the games?” He’s frowning, and I study the lines of his muscles.
“I’m a critic. Talking to you would dull my edge.”
“Why do you only criticize me?”
That catches me off-guard, and my eyes snap to his. “What do you mean?”
“You talked about my brother when he still played for Texas. He made mistakes. Why didn’t you call him out the way you do me?”
I swallow the sudden desert in my mouth, trying to calm my racing heart. My skin prickles, and I need something to drink, some water, preferably ice cold. My entire body is burning up, and I need relief.
By contrast, Knox is freshly showered. His hair is shiny, curling behind his ears. He’s muscles for days, potential energy just waiting to be released.
“Austin Sinclair was Jack Bradford 2.0.” I maintain a professional tone. “Your dad’s fingerprints were all over him.”
Knox steps closer. “So there’s nothing to criticize there?”
“There’s nothing new there. We’ve seen it all before.”
I can tell this is an issue for him, and I can understand why. He’s fighting with a legacy, both in his family, in his past, and in the team he presently leads.
I try to explain better. “You’re more interesting, and more infuriating, because you’re neither of them. You’re Knox Fucking Bradford. You’re the new generation of your family’s legends. I want you to get out of your way and own your legacy.”
His blue eyes blaze, but I can’t tell if he’s angry. I don’t know if he understands what I’m trying to say. His jaw muscle moves, and his hand tightens on the door frame.
The air around us crackles with electricity. The storm has grown closer, and light strobes in the clouds behind him as if he were a god.
He breathes, wetting his bottom lip with his tongue. He reaches up and puts the other hand on the door frame, almost like he’s holding himself back by sheer force of will.
The space between my thighs melts as the temperature between us rises. Lifting my hand, I place it beneath his on the wood.
“What are you thinking?” I whisper.
“I’d like to kiss you right now.” It’s a low tone, almost feral. “Tell me to stop if you don’t want it.”
Behind him, lightning crawls across the sky, curling into the clouds. We’re all alone here, Lindsey will be in the Quarter for hours.
This is wrong. I should tell him to stop.
My eyes flicker to his lips, the bottom one slightly fuller than the top, a perfect pout. He’s waiting, hanging on by a thread, and I dive forward.
My hands grip his shoulders, and I pull him down, climbing as I go for his mouth.
Zone by Tia Louise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ARC REVIEW
I’ve been thinking about how to tell you about my experience reading this story without actually giving away anything about it, and I have to tell you, it is not easy! LOL It’s actually never easy, but this time seems harder.
I finished reading this story what seems like a million years ago yet I can still feel it. That’s important. How a story makes you feel will stick with you a lot longer than any one detail about that story. I am going to remember Knox & Melody for a long time!
Their relationship, growth, journey, whatever term you want to put to it was natural. It was so them that I was giddy over it. They made me happy. The story made me happy. Everyone made me happy.
Emotionally, the story ran the spectrum but in a first half/ last half kind of way. That means the first half I did not stop laughing even for a second. The banter between everyone was so natural it felt I was reading a conversation me and a friend would be having in real-life. Then came the last half and I was a blubbering idiot for one reason or another. Still enormously happy from head to toe, just in my #cryfest era!
Tia’s execution of this story was epic and a thing of beauty! Also, I very rarely say this, but if you’re new to Tia’s worlds, this is an outstanding book to start with. It stands perfectly on its own. (I can’t believe I am saying book 4 of a series can be read without reading the first 3! LOL who am i?!)
Here are some out of context highlights for your enjoyment …
“Life throws some crazy passes, but if you stay strong and keep your eye on the ball, you’ll catch them and run them in for a touchdown.”
“I think people who don’t understand football need to get back in the kitchen and focus on making the wings and pizza.”
My eyes widen, and my lips part. “Did he just say…”“Go left.”
“You’re more interesting, and more infuriating, because you’re neither of them. You’re Knox Fucking Bradford. You’re the new generation of your family’s legends. I want you to get out of your way and own your legacy.”
I don’t know how everything went to hell so fast. 🤣🤣
Your daughter is highly intelligent. She is already attempting to say words above her developmental level. “Fu” is a particular favorite. Congratulations.
We ride at dawn? Just say the word.
You want more? READ THIS STORY!
Sidenote: To say I am excited for this audiobook is an understatement!
Meet Tia Louise: Tia Louise is the USA Today best-selling, award-winning author of super-hot and sexy contemporary romance.
From former military alpha-rolls, to arrogant bosses needing to be taken down a notch (or two!), to cocky playboys with hearts of gold, she’ll steal your heart, make you laugh, and melt your kindle.
If you like spicy romances that will make you laugh and cry, pull up a chair and enjoy!
Connect with Tia Louise: https://linkin.bio/ig-authortlouise
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