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    Taking a Shot
    Taking a Shot
    Taking a Shot
    Audiobook8 hours

    Taking a Shot

    Written by Jaci Burton

    Narrated by Lucy Malone

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    About this audiobook

    The last thing Jenna Riley needs is more sports in her life. While her brothers are off being athletic superstars, she's stuck running the family's sports bar, whether she likes it or not. Then, in walks pro hockey stud Tyler Anderson. As much as Jenna would like to go to the boards with him, she's vowed to never fall for a jock-even one as hot as Ty.Ty, intrigued by the beautiful bar owner, becomes a regular. He senses that Jenna wants to do something more with her life. And as he gains her trust, the passion between them grows, as does Ty's insistence that Jenna should start living for herself. With his encouragement, Jenna starts to believe it, too.But first, Jenna has to figure out what she wants, what she needs, who she loves, and if she has the passion and pride to take a shot at having it all-including Ty.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMar 19, 2012
    ISBN9781452676944
    Taking a Shot

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    • 4/5
      Jenna and Tyler are extraverted, love life and have a few hangups. The book moves along at a moderate pace, just the right speed to get to know everyone a little better. All the characers from preceeding books are mentioned and needed in the plot. I really liked both of these characters. You found yourself rooting for them and trying to push them along. When it comes to the hot scenes these too never did find a bed but the places they did find were fun. A great read.
    • 2/5
      I know a lot of people like these books. They have some off the charts sexy heroes and downright steamy scenes :)

      But this didn't work for me on a couple of levels. They start out already knowing one another, and you know from the beginning of the book that Ty wants more than just one night. So he has to convince Jenna to give him a chance. Yes, give the good looking hockey stud a shot. (pun intended) Anyways, her reasons for not wanting him come across as a wee bit contrived and there was never any doubt that Jenna would relent. She has a great job tending bar, is great looking, has a supportive & loving family complete with professional ball players and is unhappy because she's been too much of a wimp to tell her family she writes & plays music. Because of what is relayed to you at the beginning of the book, it lacks the tension I really like in romance novels and the complete discovery of who the other person is. They're familiar with one another, he knows one of her brothers & future sister in law and thus the developing romance felt rather lackluster. It never felt like a friends to lovers type of trope, just more of I've seen you around, I know the same people you do, and I'd like to bang you b/c you're hot. Snooze alert.

      Definitely competently written, just wasn't what I was expecting.
    • 4/5
      This was another sexy romance in the the Play-by-play series. The youngest Riley - Jenna - is running the family sports bar. She is in charge since her father's heart attack. Her brothers are busy with their new loves and their sports careers and Jenna is stuck. While she loves her family, she doesn't really love the bar. Too much sports and too many athletes for her. She is determined not to have a relationship with any guy into sports. It is hard to find a guy to date since she spends all of her time in a sports bar.Tyler Anderson is new in town. He plays pro hockey. He also gets under Jenna's skin. Even with her dislike of athletes, he has something. They have a powerful chemistry which Jenna tries to deny. However, they manage to hook up at her brother Mick's wedding. She thinks it will be just a one night stand to get her need for him out of her system but Ty isn't that eager to be gotten rid of.They enter into a relationship very tentatively. He doesn't have any faith in relationships and hasn't since his parents' acrimonious divorce when he was fourteen. She doesn't want a relationship with an athlete. But they do get to know each other outside of bed too and find that they are each fascinated by the other.Jenna shares a secret with him. She sings and writes songs but has never told her family. She has a dream of opening a second Riley's that focuses on music but feels she will disappoint her family by leaving the sports bar. Ty tries to encourage her to pursue her dreams but she is afraid of failure. Her fear of going for her dreams is the thing that causes the major tension in their relationship.This was a great romance and it was wonderful catching up with Mick and Tara, Liz and Gavin and the Riley parents. It is also great seeing Jenna work through her problems and decide to go for her dreams. It was very satisfying to see two strong, stubborn people decide that their relationship was worth the fight. This was another entertaining episode in a series that has very spicy intimate scenes and also strong romance. I recommend it to those romance readers who like their stories hot.
    • 5/5
      Jenna Riley runs the sport bar her family owns. Her big brothers are famous sport's superstars and after her dad had a heart attack last year she is the only one who can take care of Riley's.Not that she complains... much. She doesn't mind taking care of the place and running it but she is drop-dead tired of being surrounded by sports every single day of her life. And that is a lot.Every football, basketball or baseball game means that Riley's will be full packed with clients and full of players, actual players, thanks to her brothers who have turned the bar into a hot spot.No one seems to notice that Jenna wants something more except Tyler, a hockey player who has been flirting with her for the last couple of months with no success. And is not because his looks, you know? Because he sure is as hot as hell, in fact his only problem is his career... Jenna has only one rule: She will never date a guy who is into sports.But Tyler won't give up and after peeling a few of Jenna's protections layers off he discovers something: she likes to sing and compose. And she is really good at it. Without seing the problem Ty asks her THE question: why is she wasting such an awesome gift?!Which ends up with him getting tossed out of Jenna's house and the realization that he stumbled upon a secret: her family doesn't know about the music stuff and she doesn't want to speak about it. In fact, she prefers to stay where she is, unhappy.Fortunately for her Tyler is the kind of person that doesn't give up easily. And there is no way he is going to let her go when they have such good chemistry on the bed... and maybe outside too.Personal opinion:I can't get enough of the Riley family, I'm telling you. Jenna's story has been very entertaining, funny, clever and touching.I have no brother or sisters and when I read about this family I truly miss having any siblings... specially with the girl talks that Jaci creates between Jenna, Liz and Tara, they are hilarious! The way they talk, the way they are with each other and how much they trust the other is just refreshing.Jenna's fears felt real and I could relate to her situation right away while I rooted for Tyler to help her get through it. I mean, he is just an amazing guy, you know? Caring, sexy, snarky, confident... did I mention sexy? Ladies, believe me, I know I've said this before but it's true and you have to do it: get a fan before reading the book! OMG... the sex scenes? Steamy to say the least. Pure hotness, pure awesomeness and a LOT of details.Jaci's style, once again, hit the right spot and I can only say this: I'm dying to read the next book and meet Cole Riley who is Jenna, Mick and Gavin's cousin.Finally I just want to say I'm really grateful for the eARC and that, starting today, we are a month away from the publication of Taking a Shot... days can't pass faster enough!
    • 5/5
      SYNOPSIS:If you want to score, you have to get in the game...The last thing Jenna Riley needs is more sports in her life. While her brothers are off being athletic superstars, she's stuck running the family's sports bar, whether she likes it or not. Then in walks pro hockey stud Tyler Anderson. As much as Jenna would like to go to the boards with him, she's vowed to never fall for a jock-even one as hot as Ty.Ty, intrigued by the beautiful bar owner, becomes a regular. He senses that Jenna wants to do something more with her life. And as he gains her trust, the passion between them grows, as does Ty's insistence that Jenna should start living for herself. With his encouragement, Jenna starts to believe it, too...But first, Jenna has to figure out what she wants, what she needs, who she loves, and if she has the passion and pride to take a shot at having it all-including Ty...REVIEW:Jaci Burton does it again! She never ceases to amaze me with her series and/or books. I found Ms. Burton through her Wild Riders series and since then, not only has she been an inspiration for me to start my own writing, but she has had me hooked. With each and every book she publishes, I find myself unable to put it down until it’s finished. And even then, I want more.Taking A Shot provides the right amount of buildup, comedy, drama and happy times needed in order to make any romance novel a delight. The chemistry between Ty and Jenna is hot and their stubbornness just adds to the appeal between these two.Ms. Burton provides an overall view of every aspect that leaves readers wanting more, from sports, to jokes, to family, and then the hot scenes. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for something to give them their best fantasies as well as an escape from their worlds. If you want a book that will leave you smiling and as if the written characters are a real part of your life, then this is your book/series. Will give five out of five stars.
    • 3/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: A love story about a girl that doesn’t know what she wants and a guy that knows exactly what he wants; her. Opening Sentence: Jenna Riley wanted nothing to do with sports. The Review: There are people out there that are stuck in a rut within their lives. They are unhappy with their jobs or their relationships, but are afraid to change. Sometimes, the devil you know is easier to handle than the devil you don’t. This is Jenna Riley’s lot in life. At least it was, until a sexy hockey player named Ty Anderson strolls into her bar and shakes her whole world up. Jenna Riley loves her family. She runs the family sports bar so that her dad doesn’t have to worry about it. She talks sports with all the patrons, even though she’s really not that excited about it. Her own wants and desires have taken a back seat to her brothers’ and parent’s. It is not as though she made known her dreams, but she instead allowed her family’s achievements and expectations to overshadow her own. They didn’t even know that she wants to be a singer one day, or that she was once in a band. While using her family as a shield, she reinforces it by declaring anyone into sports as off limits dating-wise. This is the main reason why she fights her attraction with Ty, though she agrees to one night with him after her brother’s wedding. After several tries and his relentless pursuit of her, Ty gets her to agree to more. He’s constantly pushing her to break out of her comfort zone, which makes her lash out at him. She doesn’t see what a great guy he is because she is too confused about her own desires to notice. Can Jenna stand up for what she wants, in both a career and in love? Or will she remain miserable and alone within the prison of her own making? Ty Anderson is a very confident man, on and off the ice. As many times as he gets shot down by Jenna, he continues to pursue her. He even uses one of the best tactics I have ever heard of: He gives Jenna exactly what she wants in a potential date. He sets her up with guys that she says she wants, but knows that they will never have the chemistry with her that he does. By letting her see that, Jenna chooses to come back to him. I appreciate a man that gives a girl what she asks for, whether or not he agrees with it. Even though he isn’t looking for love, he can no more get Jenna out of his blood than he can stop playing hockey. The two of them have explosive chemistry together. Though Jenna is hesitant to have a relationship with Ty outside of “friends-with-benefits”, she cannot deny she loves what he does in it. The physical relationship that they share lead to them getting to know each other better, even so far as falling in love. But throughout the entire book, Jenna rallies against Ty and all he stands for; change. Will Ty convince her to follow her heart or will he give up and move on himself? I enjoyed this book for the romance novel that it is. Though previous books in this series have more sporty references, I liked that it was not a prevalent theme in this one. I must admit that the various locations for the sex scenes are a nice break from always being in the bedroom or on the couch. Yes, Ty and Jenna even have a scene on the ice! Overall, this book was a nice blend of smut, sappy romance, and sports. Notable Scene: Since Dylan had left and Renee was off waiting on her customers, the guys had moved back to the pool tables. Jenna didn’t relish the idea of wading into a sea of Ice players to talk to Ty, and getting him alone might be problematic. She pondered the situation, even considered giving Renee a not to give to him, then thought better of it. What if he shared it with his friends? They’d all laugh. And this isn’t high school, you idiot. Where are your balls?FTC Advisory: Penguin/Berkley Heat graciously provided me with a copy of Taking a Shot. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. The only payments I receive are hugs and kisses from my little boys.
    • 4/5
      Enjoyable steamy read. Burton writes scorching sex scenes, but I think it was a bit much for this book. Although you get to know Jenna really well, she's a bit immature and seems prone to the "silent treatment" when she doesn't get her way. Tyler is the perfect dream guy. Smoking hot, always the perfect gentleman, bad boy in the bedroom, and actually thinks of amazing things to do for Jenna. I kept thinking that he was too good for her. Better than the 2nd but not as great as the first.
    • 2/5
      Taking a Shot
      2 Stars

      Boring and annoying.

      Jenna is an immature, idiotic and self-absorbed whiner, and her so called self-sacrifice made me want to slap her silly.

      Tyler is a sexy sweetheart but even he couldn't save this book as it is completely incomprehensible how such an intelligent and sensitive man would want to have anything to do with Jenna.

      The romance falls flat and the conflict is completely contrived. Even the steamy scenes can't save it. The hockey scenes are boring and remind me of why I dislike sports books.

      May continue sometime if I'm in the mood.