The Total Package

March 14, 2016
Revelations, redemption, and romance make for a winning combination in Evanovich's charming third outing (after The Sweet Spot). A descent into drug and alcohol addiction sidelined quarterback Tyson Palmer's promising football career. Four years later, he's returned to the field, stronger and sober. Spunky sports commentator Dani Carr can never forget the night she spent with Tyson, her college crush, but she's hesitant to forgive the superstar for his reckless behavior. After a public meeting turns Dani into a media darling, Tyson becomes determined to win her over. Dani, however, wants to keep her heart and her secrets safe. Evanovich adds depth and dimension to a tried-and-true formula, providing readers with relatable struggles, memorable side characters, and a hilarious wedding fiasco. While the answer to "Will they or won't they?" is foregone, the sass and sexual tension keep the pages turning.

Narrator Katie Schorr's youthful, captivating voice is the perfect choice for this story of mistakes and second chances. Tyson Palmer, rising college football star, nearly lets addiction destroy a bright future. Years later, when he encounters a certain gorgeous sports commentator, he doesn't recognize her as his former tutor with whom he spent one forgotten night. Schorr uses tonal differences to effectively differentiate between characters. Her use of a subtle but spot-on Southern accent for one of the supporting characters adds a nice contrast. This feel-good story of flawed characters who overcome the odds to find love and laughter is narrated by a talented pro. A.C.P. � AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

October 15, 2015
Star quarterback Tyson Palmer does his bad boy thing, seeks forgiveness, and gets it from everyone except striking-looking media analyst Dani. Not only did he dump her in college after a passionate affair, but he doesn't even remember her. With a 100,000-copy first printing.

Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

October 15, 2015

Star quarterback Tyson Palmer does his bad boy thing, seeks forgiveness, and gets it from everyone except striking-looking media analyst Dani. Not only did he dump her in college after a passionate affair, but he doesn't even remember her. With a 100,000-copy first printing.

Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.