Smart, funny, and oh so sexy. Sidelined is the first installment of a sizzling trilogy about love, friendship, and half-truths.
When up-and-coming event planner Bryn Charles scores NFL superstar Shane Smith as a client, she thinks she has it made. But with only six weeks to create the “hottest event Baltimore’s ever seen”, she has her work cut out for her. Complicating her efforts is Shane’s determination to score her like one of his touchdowns. In order to stay in the game, she must decide whether she can play by his rules. Convinced only a fool would date a professional athlete, Bryn ignores his advances—until she wakes up at an impromptu sleepover next to a shirtless Shane. Suddenly the two of them can’t stay apart. Only Bryn doesn’t realize the true complexities of Shane’s life. Caught up in her own desires, she dismisses the warning signs and gives in to a love affair unlike any she’s ever had. But just when Bryn believes she might have found the love of her life, a blast from Shane’s past causes interference. Now Bryn must decide if she can stay in the game—or if she’s doomed to sit it out on the sideline.
Professional Reviews
Fun, fast-paced page-turner
"No time is wasted in Williams's fun, fast-paced page-turner. The love interest is introduced on the first page, and things only get hotter from there until the thoroughly satisfying conclusion." -The BookLife Prize
Great, old-fashioned girl meets boy
"With her 3-book Sidelined series; The Draft, The Penalty and The Contract, Baltimore, Maryland native, Bianca Williams cooks up a slow groove romance for football world lovers in perfect time for the NFL, college and high school seasons. Not too fast and not too slow, in The Draft, her first book in the series, we follow the kick-off courting and tender seduction of corporate analyst/event planner, Bryn Charles, who gradually falls for the superhuman manhood and gentleness of Shane Smith, a star NFL player. Going down easy like scrambled eggs, pancakes, syrup, bacon and orange juice on a Sunday morning, William's literary flow is effortless, like a real pro. For all readers who love a great, old-fashioned girl meets boy story, Sidelined is your perfect match." -Omar Tyree, the New York Times bestseller author of All Access
Page turning, stress filled romance
Sidelined: The Draft by Bianca Williams is a page turning, stress filled romance, with tries, fouls, and of course goals, or in this case perhaps agendas would be more to the point. Written in the present tense, it follows Bryn and her surprising infatuation with NFL superstar Shane Smith, a spoilt man-child. The story is heavily character driven and easy to follow, whether you're a fan of sports or not. The characters are developed, and I often found myself getting frustrated at some of their actions. Ms Williams shows poise and talent for creating atmosphere throughout her plot. This is the first book in the series and, given the ending, it's easy to understand why. - Readers' Favorite
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