Release Blitz w/ Review: LUCKY NUMBER ELEVEN by Adriana Locke

Lucky Number Eleven

A standalone best friend’s little sister romance by USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke

Genre: Romantic Comedy, Sports Romance

Cover Designer: Kari March Designs - www.karimarch.com

Release Date: September 7th, enrolled in Kindle Unlimited

Series: Complete STANDALONE

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Blurb:

People say not to believe the things you read in magazines, but you know what? Most things you’ve heard about me are probably true.

I totally banged the reporter in the locker room after the championship game last year.

Those pictures in Expose from last summer? Those were not modified.

I’m also not really six-foot tall. (But let’s keep that between us.)

Now, I know you’re wondering about that last Expose headline—the one about me and my teammate (and ex-best friend) Finn Miller’s sister, Layla James. That one is a little more complicated.

Here’s the thing: I’ve played football my whole life. If there’s one thing I know, it’s how to adjust when the game changes. And if there’s one thing I always do, it’s find a way to win.

Granted, the stakes are higher. The playbook has changed. There’s more on the line than (another) MVP title. But guess what hasn’t changed? Me. I’m still Branch “Lucky” Best and I’m not about to fumble this one.

Grab a seat and a subscription to Expose. I’m about to make some headlines. (Again.)

A sexy, swoon-filled standalone novel.

Excerpt:

“One question,” Poppy interjects, looking at Branch. “What position are you?”

“I typically like the bottom so I can watch—oomph,” he says, getting another elbow from Finn. “Wide receiver. Why?”

Looking at Poppy, I can’t help but laugh as her eyes light up.

“You got a problem with wide receivers?” Branch asks.

“You do,” Finn interjects, giving me a narrowed glare. “They aren’t any better than quarterbacks.”

Branch looks from me, to Finn, and back to me. “Why do we not like quarterbacks?”

“My sister was dating Callum Worthington.”

“No shit?” His face puckers like he just bit into a lemon. “How in the hell did that cocksucker end up with you?”

“He didn’t. We’re not together anymore.”

Branch’s eyes heat, the look causing my pulse to quicken. “I’m not a bit sorry to hear that.”

“You better forget you heard any of that,” Finn warns. “This is my sister, Branch. Not a cheerleader or reporter or some chick from a dating app. Got it?”

“Finn, relax,” I say, shoving a swallow past the lump in my throat. “I appreciate the big brother spiel, but I can handle myself.”

“I know you can,” he says, pulling his gaze away from Branch.

“But you can’t handle him.”

Author Info:

USA Today and Amazon Top 10 Bestselling author Adriana Locke lives and breathes books. After years of slightly obsessive relationships with the flawed bad boys created by other authors, Adriana has created her own.

She resides in the Midwest with her husband, sons, and two dogs. She spends a large amount of time playing with her kids, drinking coffee, and cooking. You can find her outside if the weather's nice and there's always a piece of candy in her pocket.

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Review

Adriana Locke had my interest piqued right from the blurb with her latest standalone romance, Lucky Number Eleven. What I found inside met all my expectations, it was witty, fun and charming. I adored getting swept away in Branch and Layla’s story.

Professional football player Branch Best is an expert at playing the field, both on and off. He knows just how to lay on the charm. He’s masculine, strong, confident, and a whole lot of sexy. With the life he leads, he believes it isn’t ideal to have a serious relationship, nor does he want one.

Lifestyle blogger Layla Miller has just gone through another break-up with another asshole athlete. She’ll no longer be getting involved with men in the sports world- or so she says. But the moment she sees Branch Best, her body betrays her new rule, it has other ideas.

I absolutely loved the chemistry between the two main characters, the banter between them had me smiling and laughing to myself and the sexual tension and chemistry between them was palpable. The moment they gave into their attraction, I was elated, they were so passionate and steamy and lord I couldn’t get enough of Branch’s hotness.

Eventually their weekend rendezvous is exposed and after that it’s like a domino effect, one thing happening after another. Shocking news, lies spread, strained friendship. Branch and Layla are both in the business of breaking their own rules in the process, blurring all the lines they attempt to draw in the sand. Their attraction growing right along with their feelings, even if it takes them time to admit it. I loved the twists, the romance and the intrigue of it all. I couldn’t flip the pages fast enough!

I feel like with an Adriana Locke book, I can’t go wrong. Lucky Number Eleven is no exception. It was a joy to read and it left me with a happy heart, smiling face, and a craving for coffee cake!