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Long Shot

By Kennedy Ryan
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Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan is a gripping tale of love and resilience set against the backdrop of the professional basketball world. The narrative centres on the intense connection between Iris, who finds herself in a complicated relationship with an NBA star, and August, a talented young player with dreams of his own. As their paths cross unexpectedly, they must navigate personal and professional challenges to find where their hearts truly belong.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by intense, heart-rending romance that is both thought-provoking and emotionally charged. The story may appeal to readers who appreciate strong, complex protagonists and a narrative that delves into challenging themes like love, resilience, and personal growth against the backdrop of the sports world.

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Forbidden romance takes the court in this emotionally rich NBA sports romance from award-winning author Kennedy Ryan.

From award-winning author Kennedy Ryan comes the soul-gripping, unforgettable first instalment of the Hoops trilogy. Iris DuPree meets August West in a sports bar during her last semester of college. It's the conversation of a lifetime and sends sparks flying in every direction. The connection is undeniable...but the timing is all wrong. August is poised for the NBA draft, and Iris belongs to another manβ€”basketball's "golden boy" and August's long-time rival.

The two go their separate ways, but they often recall that electric night and what could have been. While August has embarked on his all-star life, studded with wealth and fame, Iris's perfect public relationship has become a nightmare behind closed doors. A tarnished dream of fool's gold.

When August re-enters her life, the world seems briefly bright again, but Iris's darkest nights are not over yet. To survive, she must build her own strength and trust that her bond with August can endure after all this time. Even when her fraudulent prince has vowed never to let her go.

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Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan is widely praised for its raw and emotional portrayal of sensitive subjects, including relationships and personal struggles. Reviewers admire the author's skill in crafting deep, complex characters and a compelling narrative that balances romance with intense drama. The book is celebrated for its ability to evoke strong emotions, leaving a lasting impact on readers.

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ISBN: 9781728284965

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 477g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

A RITA and Audie Award winner, USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan writes for women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Her heroes respect, cherish, and lose their minds for the women who capture their hearts. Kennedy and her writings have been featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, TIME, O magazine, and many others. She is a wife to her lifetime lover and mother to an extraordinary son.

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