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Bless Her Heart
Scarlet, Alabama doesn’t know what to make of Sloan Averley. She’s an outsider, as wild as she is beautiful, and so much trouble even her Yankee parents didn’t know what to do with her. But she’s their beloved high school football coach’s granddaughter and this is THE year…The year that blue chip recruit and quarterback protégé Courtland Mackenzie carries them on his very capable shoulders all the way to their first state championship.
As a surprising common goal is forced upon them, Sloan and Courtland’s very different worlds collide and clash. The town’s golden boy and the rebellious beauty: they have as much contempt for one another as they do fascination.
Can Sloan find a way to accept the dark past she can’t change in the last place she every thought to look: on a football field? Will Courtland be able to create a balance in his life before his promising future slips away? They have to go through each other to get what they want, but time’s running out – the season’s almost over.
As a surprising common goal is forced upon them, Sloan and Courtland’s very different worlds collide and clash. The town’s golden boy and the rebellious beauty: they have as much contempt for one another as they do fascination.
Can Sloan find a way to accept the dark past she can’t change in the last place she every thought to look: on a football field? Will Courtland be able to create a balance in his life before his promising future slips away? They have to go through each other to get what they want, but time’s running out – the season’s almost over.
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First published May 1, 2015
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Blakney Francis
2 books33 followersBlakney Francis was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where she developed an unhealthy obsession with college football but never once had the urge to marry a cousin as the stereotypes of the South might suggest.
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May 20, 2015
I'm not good at writing reviews, but I'm going to try anyways, because I think this book deserves a lot more attention and I don't think the description is very descriptive.
I don't want to take away much of the story, I think part of what makes this book really good is figuring out what is happening, especially at the start. If you can read a Sample of the first few bits, but don't stop reading in the prolouge, I found myself a bit irritated by the narrator in the proloug.
This book felt very realistic to me, though because I have never been in the South I can't really compare them. But I believed the author, that this town and its population could indeed be a real town. The two narrators Sloan and Courtland (they alternate) also were very believable, at times I did not understand Sloan's actions, but it always felt true to the character.
I started this book without any expectations, but I was pleasently surprised by the depth of the characters, how dark this book got and how desperatly I wanted to read through the whole thing. Since it is a bit longer I wasn't able to read it in one setting, but I would've if I had the time.
All in all very engaging book, that I would recommend to anyone that likes to venture into the dark and sometimes bright sides of life.
-> Also I hope someone writes a better review than this, because it does not do the book any justice!
I don't want to take away much of the story, I think part of what makes this book really good is figuring out what is happening, especially at the start. If you can read a Sample of the first few bits, but don't stop reading in the prolouge, I found myself a bit irritated by the narrator in the proloug.
This book felt very realistic to me, though because I have never been in the South I can't really compare them. But I believed the author, that this town and its population could indeed be a real town. The two narrators Sloan and Courtland (they alternate) also were very believable, at times I did not understand Sloan's actions, but it always felt true to the character.
I started this book without any expectations, but I was pleasently surprised by the depth of the characters, how dark this book got and how desperatly I wanted to read through the whole thing. Since it is a bit longer I wasn't able to read it in one setting, but I would've if I had the time.
All in all very engaging book, that I would recommend to anyone that likes to venture into the dark and sometimes bright sides of life.
-> Also I hope someone writes a better review than this, because it does not do the book any justice!
March 23, 2019
I don't know why this author isn't way more popular. Her writing style is fluid, unique, easy to lose yourself in. I very much enjoyed this book, tough subject that's been done many times before, but seemed very realistic and wonderfully done. While Sloan's character was hard to love, there was also a vulnerability there. I really liked that Courtland was a virgin and not your typical athletic manwhore. FYI, if you need sex scenes, this book is fade-to-black. I thought it was an emotional, intiruguing journey, very well done.
I certainly am a fan of the [only] 2 books Blakney Francis has written, and I hope she continues her author endeavors.
I certainly am a fan of the [only] 2 books Blakney Francis has written, and I hope she continues her author endeavors.
February 2, 2017
I need more books from this author, she's amazing! This is the 2nd Blakney Francis book that i've absolutely loved. My only complaint is it ended too soon, I need & want more Courtland Mackenzie.
A flawed girl, meets her grandfather & together along with a small town football team, they will steal your heart...keep the tissue close by:-)
A flawed girl, meets her grandfather & together along with a small town football team, they will steal your heart...keep the tissue close by:-)
September 21, 2019
Re-read September 2019
10 or maybe 20 stars? I don't know, but I'm sure it is worth much more than just 5.
It was amazing!
10 or maybe 20 stars? I don't know, but I'm sure it is worth much more than just 5.
It was amazing!
June 28, 2015
My totally biased opinion is that if you're looking for a mature young adult book with a little grit, some romance, and appreciate a good sultry southern setting then READ THIS BOOK.
September 7, 2020
this was so amazing
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