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$50 #Giveaway Fourth Down by Heidi McLaughlin @HeidiJoVT Ends 8.26

August 15, 2021 By Mary 36 Comments



Fourth Down
Heidi McLaughlin
(Portland Pioneers, #1)
Publication date: August 10th 2021
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance, Sports

From the New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl: The Motion Picture, Heidi McLaughlin delivers a contemporary romance that will leave you dancing in the end zone!

Autumn LaRosa has been playing defense since the moment she met Julius Cunningham. After accepting a position as a meteorologist in Portland, she strives to make a good first impression. Then she meets the arrogant wide receiver who belittles her in front of her new friends. She could have walked off the sting of his bitter words, but he keeps showing up in her social circle.

Now, she is determined to meet him at the line of scrimmage and prove she’s not one to back down.

Julius Cunningham is well aware there’s a flag on the play after his harsh words to Autumn. The more he sees of Portland’s new weather girl, the clearer it becomes his judgments of her were unfounded.

But how can he call a timeout on the animosity he created?

When Autumn attends a charity event with the Pioneer players, she sees an opportunity too tempting to resist. Julius looks miserable being a part of the date auction, making it even more fun for Autumn to bid. Will she use the opportunity for some good old-fashioned payback? Or will this be their fresh start at the twenty-yard line?

Get ready for the snap and sprint for the end zone because Autumn and Julius are headed for either a tackle or a touchdown!

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EXCERPT:

The bourbon numbs everything except my thoughts. This room is full of people kissing ass and taking names to better themselves in their careers. The media management companies are trying to brand Noah and Peyton, then there’s the rookie running back who makes sure to tell Peyton how pretty she is every day, and the new weather person for who knows what station. If I had to guess, it’s probably some online-only type broadcast because the internet is the wave of the future. Honestly, they’re right. I rarely watch the news because I can’t filter what they show. At least, with the web, I can go right to the information I want. Probably not the best way to get my news, but whatever. ESPN is pretty much the only channel I watch because they’re nice enough not to comment on my marriage, but they’re sure to point out when I have a lackluster game. Fun times in the land of Julius Cunningham.

What bothers me the most is the new person in the crowd. What did she call herself? Oh yes, a “meteorologist.” Even as I say this in my head, it sounds pretentious and snobbish. Did she have to go to some special school to tell people it’s going to rain? Hell, I can do that just by looking at the clouds. And seriously, this is Portland—it’s going to fucking rain, and then in the summer, it’s going to get so fucking hot, people are going to wish for rain. It’s an endless cycle.

I watch her, this weather girl, as she moves around the room. She’s schmoozing, taking names and numbers, and working the room. She’s using Peyton to advance her career because it’s likely she wants to be the next Barbara Walters, and standing in front of the map talking about the rain accumulation is just her way of getting her foot in the door.

When this woman heads toward Quinn, I am certain she’s just here to use Peyton, and I hate it. I overheard earlier that they went to school together, yet Peyton has never mentioned her until this evening. What bothers me is that Noah doesn’t seem concerned. Normally, he’s a hawk, protecting his wife from everyone. His sheltering comes from Peyton’s accident. She almost died, and it still haunts him after all this time. I remember it all, clear as day. Noah almost quit, gave up his career to be by her bedside while she was in a coma. I was so angry with him, not because he wanted to leave the team. I was mad because he had a girl at the time, and to me, this was cheating. Dessie thought so as well but stuck by him. She tried to confide in me when all of this went down, but I turned her away. Elena didn’t trust her, and as it turned out, with good reason. Still, I had beef with Noah until he told me why he put Peyton before anything. He was in love with her and had been most of his life. The minute he found out about her accident was when he knew he had to make changes in his life, or he would never be truly happy. This isn’t to say Noah still didn’t make a few mistakes where his life is concerned. Now though, as I watch him, he’s always gravitating toward Peyton. He always knows where she is and always knows when to look at her at the right time.

 

Author Bio:

Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of The Beaumont Series, The Boys of Summer, and The Archers.

Originally, from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband, two daughters, and their three dogs.

In 2012, Heidi turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career, writing over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl.

Heidi’s first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe, and opened in theaters on January 19, 2018, and is now available on DVD & Digital.

To stay connected with Heidi visit www.facebook.com/authorheidimclaughlin or heidimclaughlin.com

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Comments

  1. Angelica Dimeo says

    August 15, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    this book sounds good

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  2. Deborah D says

    August 15, 2021 at 10:27 pm

    How long was the writing process?

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  3. Terri Shaw says

    August 15, 2021 at 10:50 pm

    This sounds like a great book.

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  4. Diane Eral says

    August 16, 2021 at 1:00 am

    I plan on watching Forever My Girl on DVD.

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  5. Joy Avery says

    August 16, 2021 at 1:11 am

    I’ve heard good things about this book!

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  6. Maria Malaveci says

    August 16, 2021 at 4:00 am

    Sounds like a wonderful read!

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  7. Bea LaRocca says

    August 16, 2021 at 5:26 am

    I love the cover, synopsis and excerpt, this is a must read for me. Thank you for sharing the book and author details

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  8. Rita Wray says

    August 16, 2021 at 6:25 am

    Sounds like a book I will enjoy reading.

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  9. Christina d says

    August 16, 2021 at 6:32 am

    This sounds like a cute story!

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  10. Barbara Montag says

    August 16, 2021 at 7:23 am

    I like the title genre and cover for this book.
    Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  11. Chrystina Williams says

    August 16, 2021 at 7:27 am

    Sounds great!

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  12. Shelly Peterson says

    August 16, 2021 at 8:04 am

    I like the cover

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  13. Gwendolyn Jordan says

    August 16, 2021 at 8:10 am

    Nice cover

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  14. Marcy Meyer says

    August 16, 2021 at 11:39 am

    The cover looks good. Sounds like a good story.

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  15. Dianne Casey says

    August 16, 2021 at 2:06 pm

    Adding to my TBR list. Sounds like a great book.

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  16. Susan Smith says

    August 16, 2021 at 2:06 pm

    Sounds like a great book. I like the cover and excerpt.

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  17. Latifa Morrisette says

    August 16, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    Sounds like a good read.

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  18. Bonnie says

    August 16, 2021 at 6:35 pm

    This book sounds very interesting. Cute cover too.

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  19. Glenda M says

    August 16, 2021 at 7:05 pm

    This sounds like a great read! Thanks for the excerpt!

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  20. Judy Thomas says

    August 17, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    I love that cover. This book sounds like a great read., thanks for sharing it

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  21. David Hollingsworth says

    August 18, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    The book sounds interesting.

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  22. Margaret Smith says

    August 18, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    ounds like a great book. Congratulations on it’s release.

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  23. Ann Fantom says

    August 18, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

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  24. Cynthia C says

    August 19, 2021 at 4:44 am

    The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it.

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  25. Ellen Stafford says

    August 19, 2021 at 10:00 am

    I love the cover! Thanks for sharing!

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  26. David Hollingsworth says

    August 19, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    The story sounds good!

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  27. Leela says

    August 20, 2021 at 12:41 am

    It looks like a good read.

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  28. Debbie P says

    August 20, 2021 at 8:08 am

    This sounds like an excellent read.

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  29. Elizabeth H. says

    August 20, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    Julius sounds like a big jerk! I hope Autumn serves up some sweet payback at the auction! Thanks for sharing an excerpt!

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  30. gloria says

    August 21, 2021 at 7:25 am

    thank for contest

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  31. Antoinette M says

    August 24, 2021 at 9:39 am

    Sounds great! Thanks for the excerpt.

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  32. Tina R says

    August 25, 2021 at 7:17 am

    Sounds like a good sports romance.

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  33. clynsg says

    August 25, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    This scenario comes with built-in possibilities for a very good story.

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  34. Anita C. says

    August 25, 2021 at 3:34 pm

    This sounds like a really good read. I hope she gets some sweet revenge at the auction before their love blooms

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  35. Amy Green says

    August 25, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    Let’s hear it for the boy! Practice your cheers as root for this true love touchdown!

    Reply
  36. Anita Jude says

    August 25, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    This book sounds great!

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