I have really wanted to read this book for quite a while... and finally broke down yesterday and bought it. Along with the 2nd one. Now I'm regretting the cost. The book wasn't horrible - don't get me wrong - the storyline was okay... but the author relied on cliches and football metaphors a bit too much for my liking. For a football themed erotic romance, I think that Bianca Somerland is a bit more "realistic". Personally? I can't imagine pro footballers being out late the night before a game pounding drinks. Yes, I realize there are some that probably do, but not first stringers (hopefully!). Hoping that Forward Passes doesn't rely on as many trite tricks to move the story... ( )