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Focused: A hate to love sports romance (Ward Sisters Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Karla Sorensen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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You know the hot neighbor boy you crushed on all your teenage years? Imagine seeing him ten years later and he turns out to be a complete jerk, then you know how I feel.

Our last encounter was awkward, given I’d climbed into his bedroom window to turn my unrequited crush into something ... requited. That day was bad enough, but things just got worse.

Noah Griffin turned himself into one of the best football players in the country and a transfer to the Washington Wolves— the team I work for—lands him on my doorstep. The timing couldn't be worse, because my boss just handed me the opportunity of a lifetime. And that promotion rides squarely on Noah's big, muscular, condescending shoulders.

He wants nothing to do with me, and the feeling is so very mutual. But for the sake of my career, I can ignore all those things about him that drive me insane. His eyes. His mouth. His big, big … hands. Until one day, we can’t ignore them anymore.

You know what they say about the line between love and hate though? They’re so very right.
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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Ward Sisters
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    276 pages
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    7 January 2020
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Em Eldridge is an experienced audiobook narrator and voiceover artist. Having narrated over one hundred titles, she has earned an Earphones Award as well as a Voice Arts Award. When not narrating, she loves to play the piano and sing along when no one is listening.

Karla Sorensen has been an avid reader her entire life, preferring stories with a happily-ever-after over just about any other kind. It doesn't take much to keep her happy...a book, a really big glass of wine, and at least thirty minutes of complete silence every day. She still keeps her toes in the world of health-care marketing, where she made her living pre-babies. Now she stays home, writing and mommy-ing full time. She currently resides with her husband and their two sons in Michigan.

David Bendena is an actor and a musician based in the Midwest. His theatre experience over the past twenty years has taken him to stages throughout Chicago, Kansas City, and Michigan. He is very proud to be a member of the Actors Equity Association and to be a Resident Artist with the Purple Rose Theatre Company.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B082S4BGBN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dutch Girl Publishing, LLC (7 January 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5675 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09JR9TGKS
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Karla Sorensen is an Amazon top 10 bestselling author who refuses to read or write anything without a happily ever after. When she's not devouring historical romance, reading Dramione fanfic or avoiding the laundry, you can find her watching football (British AND American), HGTV or listening to Enneagram podcasts so she can psychoanalyze everyone in her life, in no particular order of importance. With a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University, she made her living in senior healthcare prior to writing full-time. Karla lives in Michigan with her husband, two boys and a big, shaggy rescue dog named Bear. 

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r Liz Muston
5.0 out of 5 stars love all the books in series
Reviewed in Australia on 6 January 2024
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Beautifully written n enjoyed all books in series. Read all in 3 days and very sad to finish last one 🫶🏻
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Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars
Reviewed in Australia on 11 January 2020
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Molly Ward is one of Logan Ward's 4 sisters first introduced in The Marriage Effect. The girls were hilarious and a handful for Logan, so I'm really glad they are all getting their own books.

In Focused, after not seeing him for years, Molly once again finds herself in the company of Noah Griffin. They haven't laid eyes on the other since they were teens. Noah presents as unavailable and very stand offish to Molly to begin with. Completely understandable as from his POV, her teenage actions nearly derailed his career. These 2 have such great chemistry, I adore a good second chance romance, especially when one of the characters is super grumpy towards basically everyone. Except his grandma ( so sweet ).

Faked is the next book releasing in the series, which will be Claire's book. I REALLY WANT Isabel's book - that tiny little teaser at the gym............I really hope he turns out to be her guy.
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Angela
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Read, loved it!
Reviewed in Australia on 14 January 2020
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I really enjoyed reading this book, the story keep me scrolling up and wanting to find out more. I loved the family moments and the dedication of her brother and Paige. I loved Molly’s line “maybe it’s his turn to climb through my window” I was kinda wishing that scenario might have been included as part of his endgame scene, but I must say the one we got was pretty special. Looking forward to reading more from this author. Give this book a read if you love sports, family fun & the guy finally wakes up and gets the girl books.
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Seline
3.0 out of 5 stars Liked it!
Reviewed in Australia on 31 January 2021
3.5 stars

Alright so I’ll start off by saying I really liked this book and I did enjoy it. The characters were likable and the storyline was great. I ALSO DID NOT SKIM THIS BOOK...

HOWEVER, their relationship was underdeveloped. I was told not shown how they fell in love. I wanted to read about them spending more time with one another. All I can recall is a yoga session, having a conversation sitting on his coach and at his grandmother’s home.

As for the individual characters I DID LIKE THEM but they weren’t deep. What I mean by deep is more emotion I wanted more emotion from them. I didn’t feel a emotional connection to them.. I don’t want to use the word flat to describe them but at times that’s what it felt like. THAT DOES NOT MEAN I DIDN’T ENJOY THIS. I actually liked this book more than some of the books I’ve read lately.

Overall I LIKED THIS BOOK..
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P
4.0 out of 5 stars Focused - please read it!
Reviewed in Australia on 21 July 2021
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Thank you Karla this series was absolutely amazing! I loved reading each of Logan’s sisters stories. Please read the all the books in this series you will not regret it, even if you’re not a sports fan.
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Claypot_reads
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing way to kick off 2020 ❤️❤️❤️
Reviewed in Australia on 8 January 2020
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All the stars in the world for this! What a way to kick off my reading for 2020!! Oh my heart! This was absolute perfection. Noah is EVERY-GROWLY-THING I want in my BBF & I just adored Molly’s quiet strength and wit. Together they were kaboom 💥

Their slow burn, their banter, their chemistry - it all added up to my very favourite kind of romance.

Karla draws you into their love story like a voyeur & oh what a story they tell. Packed with humour, emotions and supporting characters that I demand ALL get a book - it’s quite simply perfect.

Gah! Such a happy reader. I am smiling like a loon right now. Definitely recommend this one.
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Princess
4.0 out of 5 stars Good continuation of the series.
Reviewed in Australia on 25 January 2021
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Great start to the spin off series. I would definitely recommend reading the Washington Wolves
Series first as it lays a lot of back story. I definitely want to read all the ward girls stories, especially Iz’s!
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LW
5.0 out of 5 stars Just so adorable 😍
Reviewed in Australia on 12 September 2020
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I love the way that this book is read by the narrators and the life that they bring to the characters. It's too bad that there isn't a second epilogue as I totally want to hear what happens after all is said and down. Hopefully in the next few books we will hear what comes of these two. They are just adorable.
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Canadian Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in Canada on 21 March 2024
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These two! I just love their story and how it all worked out. A crush at 16 with the boy next door turned into a love for each other that is hot hot hot. They are so cute and fun together. I love them.
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Erika Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it 😍
Reviewed in the United States on 5 March 2024
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I love this story. It was really good. It held my attention throughout the book. Molly is amazing at what she do. She is smart, beautiful, sweet and nervous. She has just receive an opportunity that can make or break her career. The last person she expect from her past just showed up. Molly is trying her hardest. Noah is back in his hometown. He is good looking, grumpy, focus and dedicated. He is a football player. He sees the girl of his past that blossom into a beautiful woman. Noah is trying his hardest to stay away. What will happen next? The writing was done beautifully and flows throughout the book flawlessly. I love all the characters in this book. Great work Karla Sorensen!
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Mary-Louise
4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars
Reviewed in Brazil on 12 September 2022
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It was a good story, I loved the couple and the previous story of them. I read that in Logan's book at the time. I just feel like the author could have written a chapter with their point of view of the situation at the time. And I also hated her boos and I don't think she should have been fired at all!
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Sabrina_2111
5.0 out of 5 stars It was a cute love story
Reviewed in France on 9 October 2021
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I liked the characters and the evolution of their relationship.. was a cute read and i can’t wait to read more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It made me remember
Reviewed in Mexico on 11 August 2020
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I was a fan of the Washington wolves, this book made me remember why !! In love with this love stories !! Football + Love = Touchdown for me !!!
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