After the Game

It was an obvious happy ending romance book, but that's why you read them in the first place. Because there are two characters, in the end they will love each other like nothing else and it's all good. An H.F.N ending

This was very nearly a five star read for me. Other than a few minor things, it was perfect! This book pulled at my heartstrings more than the previous two books ever did. I love series that are built like this one. This book builds onto the first two books in the series. The characters from each book are incorporated into each book of the series, but each individual book concentrates on a specific couple and those characters' personal journeys. The couples from the first two books are in this book and it gives a good background for the world these characters are living in and it lays a great foundation. Out of all the books in the series so far, I like Brady and Riley's story the most by far. The characters and their personal journeys really make this story stand out. I loved getting to know Brady better and getting to know Riley. I honestly didn't have such a great love for Brady when reading the first book of the series. He didn't really make an impression on me then, but he definitely did in this book. I adore Brady! He is total book boyfriend material. His entire personality is heart melting. He does the right thing even in the face of opposition from those that he cares about, he puts the feelings of others above his own, he is kind, and he follows his dreams with a fierce determination. I fell right in love with this amazing boy right alongside Riley. And Riley's character is just as impressive. I absolutely loved this brave girl. Her struggle was heartbreaking but the way that she handles it is inspiring. This girl has been raped and had to deal with the entire town turning on her, not believing her when she tells them that the town golden boy raped her, and being ostracized by the entire town. She and her family leave town and she has a beautiful baby. She comes back to town when her grandmother needs caring for because of Alzheimer's. She is caring for both her daughter and her grandmother all while homeschooling to get her high school degree. She has overcome so much and she decides that she won't let the opinions of the people in her hometown phase her. She has a daughter to care for and she won't let anyone get in the way of that. And then along comes Brady. Brady sees all the things in Riley that I saw. Her strength, determination, love for her daughter, and her drive to make things better. After all hell broke loose in the Lawton household in the last book and Rhett's true nature was revealed, Brady starts to second guess everything that took place two years ago when Riley accused Rhett of rape and no one stood by her apart from her parents. Brady finds himself drawn to Riley and he believes her. He sees that she needs a friend and he wants to be one, but he also has his football dreams to consider. He doesn't want to come between his friends on the team and cause any damage that would jeopardize their big wins when they are so close to a championship in their senior year. But he still can't stay away from Riley and after spending time with her he realizes that what he feels may be more than friendship. Riley has been harboring the same feelings. And then Brady's life starts to fall apart like it never has before. Something happens that crushes his soul and makes him question everything he thought that the knew. Riley is there to support him and in this he understands that he loves Riley. The romance in this book was more emotional than physical. I normally like a little more physical display of love in my books, but I found that I didn't mind not having as much in this one. Sure, there is some kissing but it isn't hot and heavy. It is sweet and heartfelt. It really works in this story though. Brady and Riley are precious together and I ship them all day long. Overall, this book is an emotional ride that I enjoyed from start to finish. I can't recommend this book enough. This is by far the best book in this series so far. I don't know if Glines will be able to outdo herself with the next book, but I suppose we shall see.

It was one of my favorite books. I love the field party series! Abbi glines has become my favorite author!