Blog Tour: Boyfriend Material by Ilsa Madden Mills

In Boyfriend Material Ms Mills returns us to Hawthorne University for another round of college hockey romance with grit. Julia and Eric had history before they connect at Hawthorne and when they do connect, they each come with a boat load of baggage. I found myself liking and rooting for these characters to get a real chance at happiness. Some of the situations here are a bit over the top, but I did appreciate that Ms Mills gave us characters that had struggles representing real life. The way Eric and Julia both responded to these issues sometimes reflected their ages (22ish), but didn’t resort to drama for the sake of drama. I especially liked how even as Julia struggled with perception and social judgment, she maintained the core of who she was and blossomed to remembering her self worth. For Eric, it was seeing the lessons he learned regarding parental expectations and what is really important in life. He is an excellent example of how something may not be as it seems. As with Boyfriend Bargain, the secondary cast is relatively small, but they are important in terms of helping Eric and Julia. We see some overlap from Bargain and I hope we see more books in this series and I continue to be curious about these characters and where they may end up.

Skyscraper cheekbones, lush lips, and magnetic topaz eyes. I’m talking about Eric Hansen.

Boyfriend Material, an all-new enemies-to-lovers sports romance full of heat and chemistry from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is available now!

#1 Amazon Bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills delivers an all-new, enemies-to-lovers sports romance, a breathtaking tale of passion, heartbreak, and love…

Skyscraper cheekbones, lush lips, and magnetic topaz eyes.

I’m talking about Eric Hansen.

Rich prick.

Glorified hockey star.

Thinks he’s amazing.

The Golden Boy and I are well acquainted. In prep school he trampled on my heart then kept right on going.

Now, he’s living the high life with frat parties and puck bunnies at Hawthorne University. On the other hand, people barely notice me—unless I’m on stage taking my clothes off. I’m the nobody, surviving in the seedy part of town as I fight to keep my head above treacherous waters.

I’ve snubbed him for three years.

The avoidance game we’ve been playing was working—until he rescues me from a bad guy and claims he wants to help me more.

Hello. I don’t need a knight in shining armor. This girl saves herself.

Yet, I’m not sure how long I can ignore the undeniable spark between us. (It’s not even a spark; it’s a full-fledged, blazing fire.)

Can this hockey player prove he’s boyfriend material, or will our past get in the way?

This steamy romance is perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers or second-chances. Boyfriend Material is a new adult college romance.

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Eric’s large frame and rugged handsomeness takes the air from my lungs. His hair is pulled back in a man-bun, my fav look on him. No. I do not have a favorite look for him, but it does show off his ridiculous cheekbones and aristocratic, slightly bent nose. He’s wearing jeans, gold Converse, and a HU shirt. The lion on the front seems to glare at me—much like he is now. I lean against the doorjamb. Be cool, be cool. “Howdy, partner.” He doesn’t smile. “That guy at the laundromat is scary. Stay away from him. I mean it.” I huff. The nerve of him to tell me what to do. “That’s what I told you. I repeat, you could have been hurt. Let me handle Connor.” His arms cross. “How did you get involved with him? Are you on drugs?” I tuck my hands in my pockets and dip my head so he can’t see how much his words hurt. I know I strip, no one has to remind me, but in prep school, I was the goody-two shoes who never wavered. I had to keep my grades up to keep my scholarship—not that I was ever invited to parties. I wrote poetry. I drew. I daydreamed about him. “Do I look like an addict?” His golden eyes roam over me. Assessing. “Maybe.” My throat tingles with words I want to say but know I shouldn’t. The less he knows, the better. His nose flares. “I’m trying to help you and you’re giving me the cold shoulder. What’s wrong with you?” I swallow thickly as I gaze at him. “Eric. Please. Being around me will only smear your good name—” “Stop,” he calls out, then rubs his face, his anger seeming to deflate like a popped tire. “Don’t put yourself down like that. You’re a person, Julia. One that people care about.” And I want to protect those people. I chew on my bottom lip. “You shouldn’t have interfered.” He lets out a long sigh, gives me a searching look, goes to leave, then stops. He reaches into his pocket and holds something up. “This is yours, I assume.” I stare at the ring, my lips parting. “How did you . . .?” But he’s already out the door.

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About Ilsa Madden-Mills Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is best known for her angsty new adult romances and romantic comedies.

Eight of her eleven novels have placed in the Amazon Top 10 Best-seller List: Dirty English #1; Fake Fiancée and I Dare You #2; I Bet You, Filthy English, and Very Bad Things #6; Boyfriend Bargain #8; The Last Guy, her collaboration with Tia Louise, #4.

A former high school English teacher, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice, and of course, Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero.

She’s addicted to frothy coffee beverages, cheesy magnets, and any book featuring unicorns and sword-wielding females. Feel free to stalk her online.

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