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The Slam: A New Adult Sports Romance Paperback

by Haleigh Lovell (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 917 ratings
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From the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, Haleigh Lovell, comes a sexy new standalone novel. "A top favorite read of 2016!" ~ April, Read & Share Book Reviews
An athlete. An Aspie. A love story.

Note: THE SLAM is a full-length novel. No cliffhanger. HEA. Dual POV. 18+
"The Slam is without a doubt one of my favorite reads of 2016! What an exceptional, totally refreshing angle on an already saturated genre. I LOVED IT!" ~ PopKitty Book Reviews
"Holy hotness! I think I might need a cold shower after this one!" ~ Reviews from the Heart 
"A top favorite read of 2016! When worlds collide, it's a childhood bosom buddies to lovers tale of heartwarming, panty melting perfection. A perfect mix of sexy, sweet, serious and funny. The Slam is sure to be a hit!" ~ April, Read & Share Book Reviews
"A love story with a refreshing twist. The Slam is truly a gem." ~ H. Robinson
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  2. Print length
    280 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
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  5. ISBN-10
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  6. ISBN-13
    978-1530426386
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"A top favorite read of 2016! The Slam owns my heart and is the very definition of why I love diving into a book blind. Adelaide is by far the best heroine I've come across. I think I have a crush! When worlds collide, it's a childhood bosom buddies to lovers tale of heartwarming, panty melting perfection." ~ April, Read & Share Book Reviews
"Another SLAM (dunk) for Haleigh Lovell! Their love story is so fun and unique, and the sex is smoking hot. I absolutely loved this couple together. All in all, a five-star MUST read!" ~ Tia Louise, bestselling author of the One to Hold series
"Hot, sexy, and funny. Could not put it down." ~ J. Jacobs
"Filled with moments of LOL humor, there is passion and scorching heat along this self journey of amazement." ~ Kelli C, Goodreads
"All I can say is WOW! A must read! ✮✮✮✮✮ " ~ Ofelia, Goodreads
"A fun, light read with a touch of heat that had me fanning my face." ~ Book Junky Girls
"I freakin' loved it. This book has everything. Humor, romance, and sexiness." ~ M. Hoy
"Amazing! Sexy hot! Funny as hell! Ender and Adelaide are so hot together!"~ Hayley, Goodreads
"This book made me laugh out loud, made my knickers so damn wet, and warmed my heart. I fell in love with both the leads. The banter and witty conversations were just hilarious and their friendship to lovers journey is amazing." ~ Chatterbooks Book Blog
"Please give me a moment while I wipe the tears from under my eyes. No, not tears of sadness, tears from non-stop laughter! This book is hysterical with countless Laughs Out Loud moments. Along with the abundance of humor, this story is both heartwarming and passionate." ~ Somertime Book Blog
"There are some really hot moments where you're going to need a fire extinguisher!" ~ M. Michelle, Goodreads
"Smart and sexy. The dialogue is some of the wittiest I've read in ages. Both the characters are so relatable you can help but fall in love with them. This book will have you on the edge at one moment, laughing the next and heart melting soon after. And the chemistry between our leadsis white hot!" ~ Sweet & Spicy Reads"Holy hotness! I think I might need a cold shower after this one!" ~ Reviews from the Heart
"The Slam is without a doubt one of my favorite reads of 2016!" ~ PopKitty Book Reviews
"I can't remember a time when I've ever laughed or smiled so much while reading a book. The Slam is absolutely hilarious in an IDGAF type of way. The characters are magnetic, the writing is dynamic. This is not your average New Adult story, it's better! " ~ Shannon, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Book Boyfriends
"The Slam is a grand slam winner of a rom-com." ~ Bookaholics Not-So-Anonymous
"The relationship between Ender and Adelaide was gradual and when they finally got together it was explosive! I highly recommend this book." ~ Wicked Babes Books "A love story with a refreshing twist. The Slam is truly a gem." ~ H. Robinson

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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1530426383
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1530426386
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 917 ratings

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Beckyrae99 (Becky Wise)
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2018
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If you haven't had the chance to read Haleigh Lovell yet then you need to do so now. I have to admit that The Slam is my very first book that I've read by Haleigh. Now I'll let you in on a little secret.....I so plan on going back for more.

The Slam is an incredible breath of fresh air read. Ender and Edric are amazing brothers. I love their relationship. You add in long time friend Adelaide moving in with them into the mix and let the giggles commence. Seriously I love Adelaide and the fact that we are presented with such a unique character. Adelaide never sees her Asperger's as a hindrance. If anything it makes her the most amazing person out there. She is quirky, smart and full of surprises. I love her honesty. It's no wonder Ender is drawn more and more to her. Ender always knew she was different growing up and I love how he just embraces it fully. Now he does come off as bit of a ladies man in the beginning but once Adelaide enters the picture you can tell he only sees her. Through out The Slam they create a beautiful relationship and bond. I love how Adelaide pushes Ender to go after his dream of playing pro tennis. I for one couldn't get enough of this book. I was happy to see that Ender and Adelaide story continues in The Foreplay and can't wait to jump into that one to see how much Adelaide and Ender grow together. The Slam is a book that needs to be read.
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Robert A. Cohen
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Spicy
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019
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I regularly download Kindle books using Kindle Buffet. I find that 2 out of 3 are worthless, and I erase them within a few pages. The third book is generally a joyous surprise. The Slam is that 3rd book.

Right out of the gate, there is some erotic content. I wasn’t really in the mood for erotica, but in short order, the story took off in another direction: humor, which I was in the mood for. Ender, Edric, and Adelaide are 3 friends from early childhood who have not seen each other for a long time, but are thrust together because Adelaide decides to go to the same college as Ender and Edric, UC Berkeley, and she travels half way around the world from Australia to do so. She is ensconced in Ender and Edric’s apartment because, well, their grandmother Camille owns the place and demands that they take Adelaide in, and watch over her. What makes this book utterly charming is the fact that Adelaide is on the Autism Spectrum, at the far end. Camille likes to refer to Adelaide as her “little Aspie”, short for Asperger’s.

Adelaide manages to either annoy or delight everyone around her because of her literal interpretation of whatever is said in conversation. She knows that she has difficulty with social cues, but often cannot tell when this is happening, and she just hopes that she enchants more people than she irritates. Naturally, Ender is one of the people she most irritates, which leads to some very funny dialogue exchanges.

I love Adelaide’s literalness. Ender, in speaking of his friend Mira, says, “We’re friends with benefits.” “Benefits?”, muses Adelaide. “Like earning cash back, travel rewards, and other perks with everyday purchases?”. There are too many LOL passages like this to enumerate. How can the reader fail to find Adelaide adorable and endearing?

And yes, the erotic comes back. But it simply fits right in the story and moves the plot along, rather than looking like it has been wedged in to provide some heat. This is NOT erotica. It is a delightful story with well-crafted erotic content. There is a difference.

It is pretty easy to see where the story is going. But the circuitous route it takes is alluring, sweet, playful, and yes, poignant, particularly around discussions of their respective childhoods and the joys and challenges of Asperger’s. It is impossible not to delight in these characters, even Edric’s exasperating girlfriend Natasha. And some sweet if zany characters appear, such as Miguel, a gay Freshman who embodies every cliché about gay men, but in a way that is ingenuous and wholesome, qualities that Lovell clearly wants her characters to embody.

I picture Ms. Lovell as a mischievous imp who looks to elicit giggles and guffaws from her readers. The book is jam packed with Neuro-Typicals who, if they are representative of humanity (they are not), I definitely prefer the sanity of Asperger’s. But it’s all in good fun. No feelings were harmed in the making of The Slam.
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📖 Roanne Germaine 📖
5.0 out of 5 stars 5+++ Absolutely Slammin' Stars!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2016
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Ender and Adelaide spent their summers together as kids. But through the years and distance, they grew apart. Then his grandma informed him that Adelaide will be living with him and his brother since she'll be attending the same university. He was also requested that he must take good care of Adelaide , especially that she has Asperger's , an autistic condition.

It has been years since they last saw each other . Ender is now an athletic tennis champion who dreams of becoming pro soon , and a hot fraternity president with a string of willing girls always available for him. Adelaide has blossomed into a naturally stunning beauty but she's not even aware of it.

They built a special kind of friendship. Adelaide helped him train and she really gave him sound advice. He, on the other hand, became her social life coach. He also helped her explore her sexuality. To her, it was purely for educational purposes. But the more they spent time together, the more Ender was falling for her. And he wanted to be more than a friend with sexy benefits.

The Slam is actually the first tennis-themed sports romance I've read. But this book also touched a little on skiing/ snowboarding and basketball . It's really a delightfully sporty hot read. More than that, The Slam is also laugh out loud, hilarious ! Adelaide is such an adorable character. Her innocent and unfiltered personality is so refreshing. Everyone will love her. This book is a must read!

This is only my first Haleigh Lovell book. But because I fell in love with The Slam, I am now stalking this author, one-clicked her The List Series , and will definitely be waiting for her next books. Although The Slam is a standalone, it's so good that I want a book 2! But I don't mind if Ender's brother, Edric, will get his own story, too. Actually, scratch that, I want both!
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Dino Gioia
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are looking for a good funny read and enjoy a nice romance than this ...
Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2018
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If you are looking for a good funny read and enjoy a nice romance than this book is for you.
The main character is Andalaide has autism and this is her story to finding love. She has been childhood friends with Ender and so when she comes and stay with him when she starts the college experience that is when she starts to she him in a new light. Ender appointed himself her social coach so she could understand social cues better when interacting with others. While the two spend more and more time together they both start to see what each has to offer and therefore a new relationship is born. I really liked this story because Ender never treated Andalaide as different and it was nice to see how the relationship progressed from the begging of the book.
Looking forward to the next installment!
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joanne.heaver
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2019
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This is the second time I’ve read the slam and I’m just as much in love with Ender and Adelaide as I was the first time. I’ve laughed so hard I was crying these 2 characters captured my heart can’t wait to read book two.
Thank you for such a awesome book.
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Emdawi
5.0 out of 5 stars Adult Romance, standalone
Reviewed in Germany on November 9, 2018
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Erfrischend, witzig, tiefgründig, heiß sind nur die ersten paar Wörter, die mir zu diesem Buch einfallen. Es gab einige Stellen, bei denen ich laut lachen musste :)
Die ehrliche, ungefilterte Art von Adelaide war eine schöne Abwechslung zu anderen Büchern aus diesem Genre.
Ender war heiß und wie er Adelaide wegen ihrer Kondition verteidigt super sympathisch.
Werde mir den zweiten Teil auch besorgen!
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Claypot_reads
5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh and funny writing
Reviewed in Australia on June 18, 2018
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This was a really fantastic read - my first from this author & definitely won't be my last. The characters are fresh and the dialogue is witty and I have to say I loved that the heroine wasn't your typical sweet college virgin. Adelaide has Aspergers and has travelled to the US from Australia to live with her childhood best friends Ender and Endric. She wants to have a "NORMAL" college experience. They are the BIG MEN on campus and are not sure how to handle Adelaide and all her honesty/quirks to begin with but a promise to their grandma and their childhood history make them take her in. She is smart, kind and seriously funny and I ADORED her. I loved the dual POV where we got to see how her brain processed situations and Ender's feelings (which he tries to keep hidden for a lot of the book).

Add in some hilarious supporting characters and the promise of great stories from this group of friends and I know I will definitely be checking out more of her books. Highly recommend if you're looking for something a little different - smart, funny with just the right dash of heat.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, but needs more research
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2018
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The author needs to send her novel off to be fact checked by people who actually do the sport she describes.

The main characters went on a ski vacation. She mixes up boarding, skiing, and back country skiing discriptions interchangeably. You don't put skins on a board. The skiing technique and equipment between the sports are different. The author doesn't know this.

Also her depiction of aspbergers is also Inaccurate. She just took a regular person and made them sciency and a bit oblivious.

Check out Heidi Cullinan's Carry the Ocean if you want an accurate depiction on aspbergers.
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