Enemies is a new adult sports romance where Dusty, a character with a lot of tragedy in her life, tries to start anew in college. Stone, a professional football player, re-enters her life, bringing back unresolved conflicts and a complicated past. The book explores their tumultuous relationship, filled with animosity, secrets, and a history that neither can ignore. Despite the heavy themes of grief and trauma, the story also focuses on empowerment and resilience as Dusty fights for the life she wants while navigating her complicated feelings for Stone.

Characters:

The characters, especially the main duo, are multifaceted and relatable, although the side characters lack depth.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is characterized by its descriptive nature and conversational style, which helps convey the characters' emotions effectively.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative centers around a childhood friendship that evolves into a romantic relationship amidst personal conflicts and emotional challenges.

Setting:

The story takes place in a college setting, intertwined with the pressures of professional sports and familial complications.

Pacing:

The pacing varies; it includes slow moments and intense scenes driven by emotional conflict, contributing to a push-and-pull dynamic.

Every room was lit up. People were on the front yard. The door was constantly opening and closing. People were running in and out. Girls. Guys. All Homo sapiens with those red cups in hand. A person d...

Notes:

The main characters, Stone and Dusty, were childhood friends who drifted apart due to family conflicts.

Dusty experiences many personal tragedies, including the loss of her parents.

Stone is a professional football player, while Dusty is new to college life.

The story involves themes of grief, trauma, and empowerment.

Sex is depicted as an escape mechanism for both characters.

There are instances of miscommunication and emotional turmoil between Stone and Dusty, which creates tension in their relationship.

The writing has been noted for its descriptive and relatable style, evoking strong emotions.

The book features a mix of drama and humor, despite the heavy themes.

Dusty struggles with intense feelings of anger and sadness, making her character relatable to some readers.

There are supportive friendships that develop through the narrative, adding depth to Dusty's journey.

The book uses a dual point of view, offering insight into both characters' thoughts and emotions.

Readers mention a deep connection to the characters, indicating strong character development.

There are steamy scenes that add to the romance but are balanced with emotional depth.

Fans of the book appreciate the angst, describing it as a rollercoaster of emotions.

It includes multiple epilogues, which is often missed in contemporary romance novels.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of grief, trauma, and references to abusive relationships, particularly with regard to stalking and violence.

Has Romance?

Yes, Enemies features a significant romantic element that drives the plot and character connections.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Stone Reeves was my neighbor, and I've hated him since sixth grade.

Gorgeous and charismatic, he became the town's football god, while I became the town's invisible girl.

He went to a Division 1 school for football, while my father was fired by his father.

His team won the National Championship, while my mother died the same day.

He was a first round pick for the NFL ...

... while I made the worst decision of my life.

Now I'm in Texas trying to pick up the pieces of my life.

But, Stone is here.

Stone is everywhere .

It doesn't matter that disaster has struck my life again.

It doesn't matter that he's the one trying to console me.

It doesn't matter that he's the nation's newest football obsession.

Because for me, he always has been and always will be my enemy.

** Enemies is a 100k enemies-to-lovers football romance standalone! more

Ratings (25)

Incredible (3)
Loved It (9)
Liked It (7)
It Was OK (4)
Did Not Like (1)
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1 comment(s)

kerrav714

Loved It

6 months

3.5 so I'm rounding up. Tijan has a way of messing with my emotions. I really feel her heroines, even though I've not experienced the horrors many of her characters have. Her writing just puts in you the character's head. That is amazing to me.

I thought there were lots of flaws in the setup/explanation of the "feud," and hanging out with NFL players seemed too far out for me. I also generally don't care for Alpha males, but this worked for me.

Finally, I liked that the housemates adopted Dusty by the end. I like mean b!tches that can actually have a heart. Too cliche? Probably. Def entertaining.

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