Offsides (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Christie Mitchum

Offsides: Game Time Series by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have become a fan of the Game Time Series, but this book is my favorite so far!

Two other Wildcats Players have found their HEA. Now, it’s Finn and Chessly’s turn to share their story. Chessly may enjoy watching football, but she has no intention of dating a football player, especially Finn, the D-lineman. He is constantly surrounded by catty jersey chasers. At least, that is what she keeps telling herself. One night at a bonfire celebrating the teams’ big win, she and Finn can’t seem to keep their eyes off one another, and when he offers her a ride home, she accepts. During that ride home, they learn they have a pretty good bit in common. Both are science nerds. Talking leads to an almost kiss until Chessly’s nemesis ruins the moment, but Finn is determined to get a second chance with his dream girl.

I enjoyed all the characters, except enemy number one, Tory, but Finn and Chessly are my favorites. They are so cute together, even when they are arguing. As with all the other books, Jackson, knows how to use the chemistry between the characters, and she doesn’t rush it, which makes the book even better. Chessly and Finn are perfect for one another. He may be a talented football player but he has an even greater mind. One would think Finn knows a lot about women since so many throw themselves at him, but he is clueless at times. Some of that might be that he is just a nice guy. I was glad that Chessly finally saw that and didn’t continue to think he was basking in all that attention. Chessly is no shrinking violet herself. She stands up for her convictions no matter what obstacles she faces. I thought they made a great team!

The storylines of all three books intersect somewhat, but the things that happen in each book aren’t repetitive. I’m always happy to see my favorite characters from previous books. This is a sweet, spicy read with some angst thrown in, but it was great to be a part of Chessly and Finn’s journey to happiness.

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