Sliding Home

I loved reading Sliding Home by Kathy Lyons, book two of her Locker Room Diaries series. This is the story of what happens when shy, reserved, and good girl Ellie decides to break out of her shell and go after what she wants. First step for Ellie is to ask her long time secret crush Jake to take her on an old fashioned date She expects him to turn her down so she can move on; but he says yes. Jake, a MVP short-stop, tries to control his bad boy nature. Jake decides to tempt the sweet and innocent Ellie to take a walk down the dark side as no one would know. However, when the hotel catches fire and his rescue of her, while slightly naked, is caught on camera, these two have a major PR problem. I was shocked when Jake decided the best solution would be to have a fake resolution with Ellie for the season. The more Ellie spends time with Jake and gets to know the real Jake, the less fake this relationship feels. Ellie took a huge risk by being bold, trying things that could lead to her getting rejected. Yet, it is Jake who takes the largest risk by becoming vulnerable and letting Ellie see the real him. Given his background and family situation, doing that is very difficult for him. However, these are the risks these two have to take in order to reach their happily ever after. Ms. Lyons wrote a wonderful and emotional story that is not to be missed. She drew me into the lives of her characters, making me forget the world around me. Sliding Home is a fun, fast paced romance you don’t want to miss. This story is filled with witty banter, sexual chemistry, fun dialogue, and endearing characters. I highly recommend this book to other readers and am definitely looking forward to the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

I love this story! It's a fairly typical bad boy meets good girl type story but Ellie and Jake gave it a fresh fun feel. Ellie's rejection therapy is hilarious and Jake is just so yummy. It's hard to recap the story without giving away too much and I'd rather you experience it for yourself. It's a fun sexy story that will keep you entertained. Jake and Ellie work so great together you can't help but cheer for them to get a HEA. I definitely recommend this one.

It's been said that opposites attract. Sliding Home takes that common occurrence and runs with it in the sweetest of ways. Kathy Lyons pulls at the heart while keeping hormones on full alert. Ellie is an introvert with a kind heart and little less confidence. Jake is an extrovert with a boisterous nature but a heart no less kind. They shouldn't fit, but they do. They bring out the best in each other. He encourages her to take risks and she helps him tone down. Along the way each becomes more secure in their skin and their hopes for the future. Cute read.