Blitzing Emily: A Love and Football Novel

By Julie Brannagh

All's fair in Love and Football . . .

Emily Hamilton doesn't trust men. She's much more comfortable playing the romantic lead in front of a packed house onstage than in her own life. So when NFL star and alluring ladies' man Brandon McKenna acts as her personal white knight, she has no illusions that he'll stick around. However, a misunderstanding with the press throws them together in a fake engagement that yields unexpected (and breathtaking) benefits.

Every time Brandon calls her "Sugar," Emily almost believes he's playing for keeps—not just to score. Can she let down her defenses and get her own happily ever after?

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Jan 7, 2014
• ISBN: 9780062279712

Julie Brannagh

Julie Brannagh has been writing since she was old enough to hold a pencil. She lives in a small town near Seattle, where she once served as a city council member and owned a yarn shop. She shares her home with a wonderful husband, two uncivilized Maine Coons, and a rambunctious chocolate Lab. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, or armchair-quarterbacking her favorite NFL team from the comfort of the family room couch. Julie is a Golden Heart® finalist and the author of contemporary sports romances.

Reviews for Blitzing Emily

[ilonita50 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thank you Harlequin's Carina Press for this ebook copy which I received to provide an honest review.The book is funny, interesting romance story, perfect for gloomy rain days. I enjoyed both characters Emily and Brandon. their dialog was so enjoyable and funny. So, the two main characters meet at very weird circumstances and faith moves them to spend the rest of 24 hours together, followed by misunderstanding which makes the fast ideas rise and set the most crazy action two strangers can think about - engagement. This comes with benefits, as both characters are busy adults in their own fields, and the engagement literary bursts into high demand professional bookings. As the story develops I liked that the author has chosen to go into depth of situations, they were great to get to know each characteristics and wonder whats gonna follow. There are ups and downs and small dramatic situations with temperamental personalities, funny!

[Tabitha Rutter · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A Little to descriptive sex senses but other than that loved the book!

[Nancy · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

What was a 4+ star book dropped to 2 stars in the last quarter. Emily was horrible and did not deserve the HEA she got. Giving it 3 stars for a great start marred by a crappy ending.

[Samantha · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love it!

[bette_hansen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book! This is my first Julie Brannagh book but she has definitely gained a new fan. Really enjoyed her writing style and the characters were amazing. They felt very real, like they could live right next door. The pace of the story was excellent. It felt like the relationship moved along at a normal progression rather than a rushed immediate love. I will definitely be reading all the books in this series and highly recommend this one!

[dlynch-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Opera Diva, Emily Hamilton, helps her sister, Amy, out by making a Valentine delivery to the Seattle Shark’s headquarters. NFL star, Brandon McKenna, is annoyed when he sees balloons with his name on them being delivered to the stadium from his stalker ex-girlfriend. He startles the delivery person who falls, getting a concussion. Feeling responsible he takes her to the emergency room. Only family is allowed with the patients, so the nurse calls Brandon Emily’s fiancé. The next thing they know the rumor spread making the news. Discovering that being “engaged” is helping both of their careers the two decide to play along for a month and then stage a break up. Blitzing Emily is a really cute story. It is fun and hard to put down. These two opposites make a fantastic pair. The more they learn about each other; they discover they are good for each other.I love the bantering dialog between Emily and Brandon. Their conversations are very entertaining and will have you laughing.Julie Brannagh did a great job with this story. After reading the preview of book Two, Rushing Amy, I am intrigued to read the next book. I have a feeling this is going to be a successful series.ARC provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.