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๐Ÿ 2025/020 | BELLA MATTHEWS - “ALL IN” | 4.5★

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Synopsis

Nothing prepared me for meeting Brady Ryan.

I’ve been called football royalty my entire life.

Born into a family that has experienced the highs and lows of the game.

Constantly surrounded by football players and coaches.

Now I’m following my father across the country for yet another team.

I’m supposed to be spending this year finding myself, but can I do that with Brady by my side, or is he just another player?

Natalie Sinclair came into my world and changed my life.

Her father was the new professional coach in town, and her twin brother played on my team.

This tiny dancer fit into our circle of friends like she was the missing piece.

Neither of us might have been looking for something serious, but that changed the day we met.

Now nothing can keep her from me. Not her twin brother. Not the threats of a jealous ex. Not even myself. Now I just need to convince her.

She’s it for me. She’s the end game.

I’m all in.

 

Chapters In Total

Prologue

:

-

Chapters

:

47

Epilogue

:

01

Pages

:

-

 

Note(s)

·       THE KINGS OF KROYDON HILLS #1

 

Others

1.    Bacon

2.    Eggs

3.    Sausage

4.    Salsa

5.    Burrito wraps

6.    Bagels

7.    Chips with sour cream and onion dip

8.    Cheese and crackers

9.    Spinach dip and pumpernickel bread

10. Pepperoni bread

11. BBQ wings

12. Cheese puffs

 

Destination

1.    Philadelphia

2.    California

3.    Italy

4.    Tampa

5.    New York

6.    Texas

7.    Pennsylvania

8.    Vale

9.    Poconos

10. Annapolis

11. Boston

12. Seattle

13. London

14. Illinois

 

Song(s)/Band(s)

1.    Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar

2.    Dua Lipa

3.    Taylor Swift

4.    Kesha’ Praying

5.    Jeff Buckley – Hallelujah

6.    Meek Mill

7.    AC/DC – Hell’s Bells

8.    Sam Smith – Stay With Me

9.    The Weekend

 

Movie(s)/Drama(s)

1.    The Great British Bake Off

 

Main Character(s)

Male

:

BRADY RYAN

Female

:

NATALIE GRACE SINCLAIR

 

Other Character(s)

Brady Ryan

:

Quarterback

Natalie Grade Sinclair

:

Nattie

Dancer

Joe Sinclair

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Natalie’s father

Philly’s new professional football coach

Superbowl winning coach

Declan Sinclair

:

Natalie and Cooper’s older brother

Junior year at Notre Dame

Cooper Sinclair

:

Natalie’s twin

Brady’s teammate

Navy

Aiden Murphy

:

Brady’s teammate

Linebacker

Sebastian Beneventi

:

Bash

Brady’s teammate

Coach Maxwell

:

Football coach

Coach McNamara

:

Maxwell’s assistant

Darby Stafford

:

Brady’s teammate

Left Tackle

Arrested for assault

Chloe Ryan

:

Brady’s little sister

Sabrina

:

Chloe’s friend

Kenzie

:

Brady’s cousin

Dan

:

Luca’s boyfriend

Luca

:

Natalie’s friend

Chloe’s friend

Carys Murphy

:

Murphy’s younger sister

Sophomore

Dave

:

Tiffany’s older brother

Tiffany

:

Cooper’s ex-girlfriend

Cheerleader

Annabelle Hart

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Natalie’s boss

Owner of Hart & Soul Dance

Tommy David Hart

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Annabelle’s little brother

Nine-year-old

Autism

Football fan

Aria Marino

:

Have a crush on Brady

Arrested for assault

Landon Gage

:

Brady’s teammate

 

Quote(s)

1.    To do anything well, it takes dedication and practice. It’s years of hard work. Ten thousand hours to be considered an expert at anything you do.

2.    Have fun, Cooper. Don’t forget, babies grow up in 18 years, but herpes lasts forever!

3.    She’s the good girl you introduce to your mom, not the girl you let suck your dick and then toss aside.

4.    I’m not telling you to beg. Trust me. I would never tell you that you needed to beg any man or woman. Girl, you are a catch, and you need to own that. I’m just reminding you that guys are a little slow to pick up the breadcrumbs we put out there for them to follow. They are visual creatures, and you the total package. You need to flaunt what your momma gave you.

5.    She’s smoking hot, but there is a train wreck hidden underneath.

6.    Grabbing me by the front of the hoodie, he pulls me to him and slams his mouth to mine.

7.    You should be able to walk on a beach with a guy without having to worry about whether or not he’s going to hurt you. You didn’t do anything wrong, and screw anybody that tells you differently.

8.    Her words take me by surprise, and I momentarily wonder if I am the first girl Darby has assaulted.

9.    Chloe Ryan, do not take any of the blame here. This is not your fault, and it is not Natalie’s fault. This happened because Darby Stafford is an overgrown toddler in a grown man’s body who does not know what the word no means. No one should be taking any ownership of what happened tonight besides him.

10. “The storm sounds angry. I don’t know that I want to go outside.”

11. “Maybe it’s not angry. Maybe, it’s washing away the day. Giving us all a clean slate for tomorrow.”

12. I hate what if’s because they’re questions that have no real answers.

13. You are a beautiful young woman. Just be smart because the decisions that you make now affect the rest of your life.

14. Natalie, I need you to know that you can come to me with anything. Part of that is treating your respectfully, like the young adult you are. You may be eighteen years old, but you are still my baby girl. I trust you. Just don’t ruin that.

15. My mother gave me my first vibrator when I turned fifteen. Something about wanting to make sure I knew that I didn’t need a man for anything.

16. I just want to make sure that we are on the same page. I’m a hundred percent in this, Nat. I want you to be mine, and I want to be yours – no one else. I’ve never done the whole relationship thing before and have no idea what I’m doing. Be patient with me. I promise not to lie to you, and I’ll never do anything to hurt you. But if something is happening and you don’t like it, please come talk to me. I don’t want to fuck this up.

17. If you’re ever going to have a chance at keeping my daughter happy, you’d better not be dumb, son. A pretty face only goes so far.

18. What girl doesn’t want to claim her man by wearing his name?

19. I hear the band playing in the distance and the crowd cheering for the prep. My world just took a turn on the crazy train, but everyone else is having a perfect day. It’s the strangest sensation. I’m standing still as everyone else moves around me.

20. I know he’s right. I can’t handle this on my own. I have to call my dad. But did he have to scream at me? I didn’t do anything wrong, but he made me feel like this was my fault.

21. We’re family. Family fights for each other. Call me if you need me.

 

BOOK JOURNEY

Thoughts

(6)

No way!!! Darby’s going to rape her!

Sure, you can go to anywhere with anyone without being assault. But why did you let people kiss you when you clearly have someone in your mind?

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(8)

Oh man. I don’t hope this on anyone.

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(19)

That’s what one feels when they’re in a situation.

 

Reading Experience

Typical story of quarterback met the sister of his best friend and teammate. Nothing new. But I like this genre.

What I really like about this story is the advice from the father and the determination of Brady to make their relationship works. I love that.

 

Question(s)

1.    -

 

Three Most Important Concepts in This Book

1.    You have to make an effort in a relationship so that it will work for both you and your partner.

2.    When you’re a good catch, you’ll meet another good catch.

3.    NEVER EVER have sex in a public place. Unless you’re not afraid of getting caught and got viral in the internet.

 

Suitable For People Who

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Reading Start and End Dates

Start

:

09.01.2025

End

:

16.01.2025

 

Total Reading Duration

7

Hours

44

Minutes

 

Reading Timeline [In Chapter(s)]

09.01.2025

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01

10.01.2025

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02

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02

11.01.2025

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03

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12.01.2025

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05

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14.01.2025

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06

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10

15.01.2025

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11

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22

16.01.2025

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23

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Epilogue

 

Tags

Fiction; Contemporary; Romance; Sports; High School

 

Pace

·       Medium

 

Spiciness

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Rating

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Social Media

Goodreads

Instagram

 

Notes

Reading Experience

·       Plot and Content: The appeal of the storyline, the depth and interest of the content, and the relevance and accuracy of the information presented.

·       Language and Style: The fluidity and beauty of the writing, and whether the author’s style aligns with the reader's preferences and expectations.

·       Characterization and Development: The dimensionality and vividness of the characters, and whether their development feels deep and credible.

·       Pacing and Structure: The appropriateness of the pacing, the coherence of the structure, and whether the plot progresses smoothly.

·       Emotional Resonance: Whether the reader can connect with the emotions, themes, or viewpoints presented in the book.

·       Visual Presentation: The book’s design, including layout, font, illustrations, and cover design, and how these elements enhance the reading experience.

·       Personal Impact: The influence of the book on the reader’s thoughts, emotions, or life experiences.

·       Reading Comfort: The comfort of reading, considering factors like paper quality, book weight, and the reading environment.

 

Pace

·       Fast Pace: The plot progresses rapidly, with frequent events occurring, creating a sense of tension and urgency for the reader. Typically, these books have short paragraphs and chapters, with concise and brisk language, and frequent conflict and suspense. Examples include thrillers or action-adventure novels.

·       Medium Pace: The plot develops at a moderate speed, neither too rushed nor too slow. These books usually feature a balanced progression of story and character development, with a relatively even writing style. Many literary or commercial novels may have this pace.

·       Slow Pace: The plot advances slowly, often focusing on the characters' inner worlds, environmental descriptions, or nuanced emotional portrayals. These books typically have longer paragraphs and chapters, with a more complex writing style and a lot of information. Literary classics or works with intricate psychological depictions often exhibit a slow pace.

 

Spiciness

·       0 No Spiciness

Completely non-romantic and non-suggestive; suitable for all ages.

·       1 Very Mild

Occasional flirtation or light hints; very tame and appropriate for most readers.

·       2 Mild

Some romantic tension or innuendo; suitable for young adult readers but no explicit content.

·       3Moderate

Noticeable romantic or sexual themes; suitable for mature readers with some emotional depth.

·       4 Spicy

Frequent and more explicit romantic or sexual content; intended for adult readers with significant emotional stakes.

·       5 Extremely Spicy

Highly explicit content with detailed sexual scenes or intense emotional drama; strictly for mature audiences.

 

Ratings

·       0.0: Unreadable or offensive.

·       0.5: Extremely poor; frustrating and unenjoyable.

·       1.0: Poorly written with little redeeming quality.

·       1.5: Very weak; minimal positives, mostly disappointing.

·       2.0: Some merits but overall disappointing.

·       2.5: Slightly above disappointing; some redeeming qualities.

·       3.0: Solid but flawed; enjoyable but forgettable.

·       3.5: Good; has engaging moments but still some flaws.

·       4.0: Very good; well worth reading with a few minor issues.

·       4.5: Excellent; impactful and nearly perfect, with just a few minor flaws.

·       5.0: Exceptional; a must-read that stays with you.

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