Review: No Promises Required – Cari Quinn

A sexy category romance from Entangled’s Brazen imprint…

No strings. And no restraints…

Professional football player Bryan Townsend is sidelined for the next two weeks while he recovers from a knee injury. The upside? He’ll get to attend his sister’s wedding. The downside? He’s not sure he’ll have a spot on his team when he returns. So when he’s confronted by a sexy blast from his past the night of the bachelor party, he sees an opportunity to seduce the very stunning maid of honor.

But Bryan had no clue Jill St. John was still a virgin. Or that she was merely looking to expand her sexual repertoire without having to trust anyone with her heart. But with every encounter, Jill can’t help but fall for the man Bryan’s become. The clock is running down. If he’s to win it all, Bryan must make the biggest play of his career—choosing between his team…or the woman he’s always wanted.

Series: Love Required #4
Release Date: November 17th 2014
Publisher: Entangled: Brazen
Source: Manic Readers
Reviewer: Karen
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

This is a passionate football romance filled with drama and lots of sizzle.  The story is about Bryan Townsend, a professional football player, who plays for the Mariners and is trying to clean up his bad boy image.  For years Bryan’s life has consisted of three things football, drinking and women.   Now, he’s paying the price for his self indulgent lifestyle and worries about his future in football.  On the outside Bryan is a confident and cocky guy, but inside he’s hurting and afraid to share his concerns with anyone.

Jill St. John has always wanted Bryan to notice her, but Bryan has kept his distance because he knows she’s too young and innocent for him.  When Bryan returns home to attend his sister’s wedding, Jill convinces him to spend some time with her.  He doesn’t want Jill to get hurt, so from the beginning, Bryan is up front and let’s her know he isn’t interested in a long-term relationship.   His sole focus is on football and he doesn’t have room for anything else in his life.

Cari Quinn writes a provocative story about a man struggling to overcome his issues.  Bryan is a man used to taking what he wants and not worrying about the consequences.  Jill on the other hand, has lived a sheltered, quiet life and is a good hearted person.  Bryan doesn’t want to corrupt Jill, but she keeps pushing him for more.  Bryan has never met anyone like Jill; she accepts his imperfections, even though he can be thoughtless and has a hard time sharing his feelings.  Bryan knows he doesn’t deserve someone like Jill, but he just can’t seem to resist her.