My Rating: 4.9
Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular on the tennis circuit. By the time she retires from tennis, she is the best player the world has ever seen. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Grand Slam titles. And if you ask Carrie, she is entitled to every one. She sacrificed nearly everything to become the best, with her father, Javier, as her coach. A former champion himself, Javier has trained her since the age of two. But six years after her retirement, Carrie finds herself sitting in the stands of the 1994 US Open, watching her record be taken from her by a brutal, stunning player named Nicki Chan.
I am not a sports fan never mind tennis and yet this book captured me. I couldn't wait to get back to it. I loved following her whole journey but particularly her come-back when is 37 years old. Her reluctance to train with Bowe, who is also trying to make his come-back, and the unfolding of their relationship endeared me. I also had a secret crush on Carrie's father, Javier. Every story that that TJR writes is different with the commonality of them all being fabulously entertaining. I can't wait for her next book!
So glad you enjoyed. I really liked this more than Malibu Rising. I like how Reid took a character from that book and brought Carrie Soto to life. What a strong woman and I agree Javier was very intriguing.
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